Chinese Carved Wooden Statue – Immortal / Taoist Sage – 19th Century

Important antique carved wood sculpture depicting a Taoist or immortal figure standing in a dynamic and expressive pose. The bearded face, with its intense gaze, possesses a powerful expressiveness characteristic of Asian religious and folk statuary. The figure is draped in deeply carved robes, holds a staff, and carries a scroll or bundle of sticks over his shoulder, a recurring symbol in the iconography of Taoist sages, hermits, or immortals. The sculpture rests on a naturalistic openwork base, evoking stylized rocks. The wood, with its dark, aged patina, reveals high-quality carving with a keen sense of movement and detail. Period: 19th century Origin: Asia Material: carved wood Subject: sage, immortal, or Taoist figure Technique: sculpture in the round Condition: Good overall condition. Wear, cracks, and small, old losses consistent with age and religious or decorative use. Beautiful, unrestored antique patina. Height: 34 cm