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A 'BLANC-DE CHINE' DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 AUD
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Description
- A 'BLANC-DE CHINE' DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN, 18TH CENTURY
- 23cm high
seated in lalitasana with right arm leaning on a dragon footed armrest, the left resting on her knee, her coiffured head facing forward with heavily lidded eyes and a serene expression, her long flowing robes open at the chest to reveal a beaded lotus pendant, the back with a square mark reading puji yuren
Condition
Guanyin's left hand is missing beneath the bangle at the wrist. There is a firing crack to the interior
"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."
Catalogue Note
The mark translates as 'reaching all, even the fishermen' known as the 'Fisherman' mark and is mainly found on figures.
Compare with a similar figure, illustrated by P.J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, the Porcelain of Tehua in Fukien, London, 1969, pl. 85B