{"product_id":"monumentale-vintage-kwan-yin-wandsculptuur-brutalistisch-houtsnijwerk-ca-1970-1990-159-cm","title":"Monumental Kwan Yin Wood Sculpture – Vintage Statement Art for Yoga \u0026 Wellness – 159 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 159 × W 55 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1970–1990\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid hand-carved wood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kwan Yin \/ Guanyin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, Brutalist, Organic Modern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Monumental Kwan Yin Created for the Interior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 159 cm tall and weighing 43.6 kg, this extraordinary wooden Kwan Yin was made to command a space. Rather than following the appearance of a traditional Chinese devotional statue, the artist reduced Guanyin to her most powerful element: a large, peaceful face emerging from an enormous piece of timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result sits somewhere between \u003cstrong\u003esculpture, spiritual art and architectural interior design\u003c\/strong\u003e. From a distance, the serene expression dominates. Up close, the rough carving, natural timber and hundreds of visible tool marks completely change the character of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suited to a large contemporary home, yoga studio, meditation centre, wellness resort, spa, hotel lobby or other interior where scale and atmosphere matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKwan Yin – Compassion and Inner Calm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKwan Yin, or Guanyin\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most recognised figures in East Asian Buddhism and is traditionally associated with compassion, mercy and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere the subject has been interpreted in an unusually restrained way. There is no elaborate jewellery, lotus throne or richly decorated robe. Instead, the sculptor concentrated almost entirely on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe closed eyes and elongated features create an expression of deep stillness. This simplicity makes the sculpture particularly effective in spaces dedicated to \u003cstrong\u003eyoga, meditation, mindfulness and wellness\u003c\/strong\u003e, without making the surrounding interior feel like a traditional temple setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrutalist Carving Meets Organic Modern Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe calm face contrasts dramatically with the surrounding timber. Large sections have been aggressively worked with chisels and carving tools, leaving deep rhythmic marks across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural knots, irregular edges, fissures and changes in the structure of the timber were incorporated into the composition rather than concealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach gives the sculpture a strong \u003cstrong\u003eBrutalist and Organic Modern character\u003c\/strong\u003e. The material itself becomes as important as the representation of Guanyin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is equally interesting. Instead of leaving the back completely unfinished, the sculptor created a broad field of repeated hand-tool marks, giving the enormous wooden surface an almost abstract quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e43.6 kg of Solid Carved Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheer physical presence of this sculpture is difficult to appreciate from photographs alone. At almost 1.60 metres high and weighing \u003cstrong\u003e43.6 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a substantial piece of carved timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth of the facial carving, combined with the relatively flat overall format, gives it the character of a monumental sculptural panel or freestanding wall sculpture rather than a conventional three-dimensional statue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural drying and shrinkage cracks remain visible in the wood. These have not been disguised and form part of the organic appearance of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Mobile Base on Locking Wheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive features is the heavy wooden base and its \u003cstrong\u003eindustrial metal castors\u003c\/strong\u003e. These wheels belong to the presentation of the sculpture and include locking mechanisms so the object can be secured once positioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly practical given its considerable weight. Despite weighing almost 44 kg, the sculpture can be repositioned within an interior without repeatedly lifting the entire object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo integrated carrying grips on the reverse provide additional assistance when handling or positioning the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of monumental carving and deliberately mobile presentation suggests that the work was conceived not simply as decoration, but as a substantial interior object intended to interact with its architectural surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for Exceptional Spaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the type of sculpture that can define an entire room rather than simply decorate one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts scale makes it particularly suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoga and Pilates studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation and mindfulness spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxury spas and wellness centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetreat centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel lobbies and reception areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestaurants and hospitality interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge contemporary homes and lofts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior design projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalleries and showrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a minimalist environment, the natural timber provides warmth and texture. In a wellness or meditation setting, the image of Guanyin introduces a quiet spiritual presence without overwhelming the architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Sculpture – c. 1970–1990\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe highly simplified treatment of Guanyin, expressive carving, emphasis on raw timber and functional mobile presentation point toward a work created during the later 20th century rather than a traditional antique temple sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe therefore conservatively date the piece to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1970–1990\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo specific artist or workshop has currently been identified, and we intentionally do not attribute the sculpture to a particular Asian country or carving tradition without supporting provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in vintage condition with natural drying and shrinkage cracks, variations in the timber and normal signs of age and use. These characteristics are visible in our photographs and form part of the deliberately organic appearance of this monumental work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eObject Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monumental vintage wood sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kwan Yin \/ Guanyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1970–1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brutalist \/ Organic Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid hand-carved wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 159 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy solid wooden base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty metal castors with locking function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated carrying grips on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with natural timber movement, shrinkage cracks and signs of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: €2,450\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58102921789771,"sku":"720","price":2931.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/grote-spirituele-wanddecoratie-kwan-yin.jpg?v=1786464751","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/fr\/products\/monumental-kwan-yin-wood-sculpture-yoga-wellness-159-cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}