Lot 1468
  • 1468

A POLYCHROME PAINTED STONEWARE FIGURE OF GUANYIN YUAN - MING DYNASTY |

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 21 1/8  in., 53.7 cm
standing with long green and red robes draping the body, adorned with a beaded necklace, and an elaborate wire ornamented diadem crowning the head, the left hand holding the wire handle of an attribute, likely a flower basket, wood stand (2)

Provenance

Saito, Inc., Chicago, 1983.

Condition

With restored breaks throughout; head slightly loose and possibly reattched. With losses as seen in the image, including the right hand, the attribute, and to the crown. Scattered minor touch ups to pigments.
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.