Chinese Blanc de Chine Guanyin Table Lamp
Antique Lighting and Decorative Arts

Chinese Blanc de Chine Guanyin Table Lamp

This decorative table lamp features a white glazed porcelain figure, likely representing the goddess Guanyin, in the Blanc de Chine (Dehua) style. The figure is depicted in a seated position with flowing robes and a serene expression, a hallmark of mid-20th-century Chinoiserie exports. The sculpture is mounted on a carved dark wooden base, which is tiered to complement the organic shape of the porcelain ceramic. The lamp is topped with a flared or pagoda-style fabric lampshade in a muted sage green color with decorative piping along the scalloped edges. Physically, the porcelain exhibits a high-gloss finish typical of kiln-fired ceramics from the Fujian province. While the image is of low resolution, there appear to be no major cracks in the porcelain body, though slight yellowing of the lampshade and potential surface dust suggest the item is an authentic vintage piece dating from the 1950s to 1970s. The craftsmanship of the figurine shows complex modeling in the drapery of the garments and the pedestal rockwork, indicating a mid-tier decorative quality. No maker's marks are visible through the assembly, but such pieces often featured impressed square seals on the back of the figure.

Estimated Value

$350 - $550

Basic Information

Category

Antique Lighting and Decorative Arts

Appraised On

February 26, 2026

Estimated Value

$350 - $550

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statue chinoise

Item Description

This decorative table lamp features a white glazed porcelain figure, likely representing the goddess Guanyin, in the Blanc de Chine (Dehua) style. The figure is depicted in a seated position with flowing robes and a serene expression, a hallmark of mid-20th-century Chinoiserie exports. The sculpture is mounted on a carved dark wooden base, which is tiered to complement the organic shape of the porcelain ceramic. The lamp is topped with a flared or pagoda-style fabric lampshade in a muted sage green color with decorative piping along the scalloped edges. Physically, the porcelain exhibits a high-gloss finish typical of kiln-fired ceramics from the Fujian province. While the image is of low resolution, there appear to be no major cracks in the porcelain body, though slight yellowing of the lampshade and potential surface dust suggest the item is an authentic vintage piece dating from the 1950s to 1970s. The craftsmanship of the figurine shows complex modeling in the drapery of the garments and the pedestal rockwork, indicating a mid-tier decorative quality. No maker's marks are visible through the assembly, but such pieces often featured impressed square seals on the back of the figure.

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