Rare antique pair of 19th-century Burmese statues in carved and gilded wood, depicting a traditional couple, 36 and 33 cm tall, Asian art.

Beautiful pair of antique Burmese statues depicting a couple in traditional dress.

These two figures are carved from wood, then painted and patinated. They wear richly decorated costumes, predominantly gold, adorned with relief motifs and inlays of red and green glass beads. Their poses are elegant, suggesting a dance or ceremonial performance, typical of Southeast Asian decorative art.

The faces, the elaborate hairstyles, the clothing, and the colorful details give this pair a striking decorative presence. The set has an antique patina, with signs of wear that enhance its authenticity and charm.

These statues can be displayed in a showcase, on a console, a bookcase, an antique piece of furniture or in an Asian-inspired decoration, cabinet of curiosities, ethnographic collection or boho chic interior.

Item details:

Subject: Pair of antique Burmese statues
Origin: Burma / Myanmar, Southeast Asia
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art, Burmese art, traditional decor
Subject: Couple in traditional dress
Material: carved, painted and patinated wood
Decoration: gilding, polychromy, red and green glass beads
Dimensions:
Large statue: height 36 cm, width 11 cm, depth 8 cm
Small statue: height 33 cm, width 10 cm, depth 8 cm
Total weight: 1276 g
Condition: Both statues are in good overall condition for their age.
There are small areas of paint loss, surface wear, rubbing, signs of age, and a beautiful patina. These imperfections are consistent with the age of the object and contribute to its antique charm.
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Delivery :

Careful and secure shipping.
The statues will be packed with reinforced protection suitable for antique and fragile objects.
Delivery with insurance and signature required upon delivery.