Two Chinese carved giltwood "Sun Wukong" figures
19th century
Comprising two sculptures, each depicting the Monkey God wielding his signature staff in his left hand and bearing an immortal peach in his right hand; each deity seated upon a throne with small guardians underfoot, 2 pieces
Larger: 12.25" H x 6" W x 5" D; smaller: 10.25" H x 5" W x 4.5" D
Other Notes: According to Buddhist legend, the Jade Emperor, in an effort to control Wukong, appoints the Monkey King as the iGuardian of the Immortal Peach Grove.i This doesnit last long, as Wukong canit help but eat all the ripe immortal peaches. These figures each bear an immortal peach in their right hand.

Each overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. The larger of the two with a center crack radiating from the base upwards, approximately 5" in length. Each with scattered losses to the gilt finishes throughout. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.