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A 'BLANC-DE-CHINE' DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 AUD
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Description
- A 'BLANC-DE-CHINE' DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN, 18TH CENTURY
- 19cm high
the deity seated in lalitasana, draped in long flowing robes falling in folds around her bare right foot, her shawl loosely tied at the front revealing a beaded pendant on her bare chest, her right hand resting on her raised knee, the left holding a ruyi sceptre, her head slightly turned to the side with heavily lidded eyes and serene expression, her hair combed back into long knotted plaits falling down over her shoulders, the back impressed Dehua in a double gourd above a square seal mark
Provenance
Spink & Son Ltd, London
Condition
restoration to finger tips on both hands, edge of robe below right foot ground on underside approximately 1cm and 3cm, otherwise good condition
"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."