- 1467
A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY HEAD OF GUANYIN MING DYNASTY |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 19 1/2 in., 50 cm
modeled with a full face, pendulous earlobes, and peacefully downcast eyes, the hair swept high into a garlanded topknot fronted by a standing Amitabha flanked by attendants, with applied sancai glaze accents
Provenance
Collection of P. Montgomery, Esq.
Sotheby's London, 15th March 1973, lot 502.
A & J Speelman, Ltd., London.
Sotheby's London, 15th March 1973, lot 502.
A & J Speelman, Ltd., London.
Condition
There is wear overall and fritting along edges with glazed decoration. There are small chips and losses to extremities such as the top knots of the apsaras. It is possible that there are some areas of the sculpture's top knot with minor restoration and that some the black pigment has been refreshed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.