A LARGE BLANC DE CHINE FIGURE OF GUANYIN QING DYNASTY, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

the delicately modelled figure dressed in loose-fitting robes, with an elaborate jewelled necklace and headdress, her hands clasped at the front, standing on breaking waves, impressed mark to the reverse

Spink and Son Ltd., 1998.

With the exception of the loss to the tip of the pinkie of her left hand and to the thumb of the right hand; four hairline firing cracks to the base (approx. 1.5cm, 3cm, 6cm, 7cm); loss of the tips of two extremities of the crown; a hairline firing crack to her left lock of hair, two to her right shoulder, several to the bottom and ends of her robes, one to her waist below her left arm, one to her neck, and several tiny firing cracks to the jewellery; a chip to the bottom tip of the robes to her right; and very minor overall glazing imperfections and scratches to the glaze.
"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."

The impressed mark to the reverse of the figure can be translated: 'Virtue extends to all, even fishermen.'