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A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN AND TWO ACOLYTES QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
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Guanyin seated in 'Royal Ease' in a rocky grotto wearing long robes and a high cowl, holding a scroll in her left hand, the two acolytes separately carved both with flowing robes and billowing scarves
Condition
All three figures are in good overall condition with the exception of loss of original lacquer and: Guanyin, an open age crack around the elbow of the right arm and minor hairline age cracks to the rockwork throne; acolytes, minor nibbles to the edge of the boillowing scarfs and an age crack to eac rockwork base.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."