Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Japanese Carved & Lacquered Monk Figure Of Kukai On Meditation Chair
- Price realized
- $512
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $400
- Category
- Sculptures & Carvings
- Sold
- August 21, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 1- AUGUST 2026 | SUMMER SIGNATURE ESTATES & EUROPEAN ANTIQUES
Lot description
Japanese carved and lacquered wood figural sculpture, modeled as the Buddhist monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi, Japanese, c.774-835), with inset glass eyes, in orange robes with red tassels, the hands in a grip position, seated upon a parcel-giltwood black lacquer meditation chair, worn multi-character inscription under seat, figure: approx 13.5"h, 13"w, 10"d, stand: approx 18"h, 19"w, 13.75"d, 7.5lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.