A gilt-bronze seated figure of Avalokiteshvara, Ming dynasty, 15th / 16th century

Auction Closed

June 11, 03:42 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 EUR

Lot Details

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Description

Height 27.2 cm, 10¾ in.

Collection of Jacques Gérard (1897-1970), and thence by family descent.

Jacques Gérard (1897-1970) worked at the beginning of his Engineer career for the Kailan Mining Administration in China, from 1920 to 1934.

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