Lot 152
  • 152

TWO BLANC DE CHINE FIGURES OF GUANYIN QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

each dressed in loose-fitting robes and a necklace with ruyi head pendant, one holding a ruyi sceptre, together with a low square table

Provenance

The figure with sceptre and low table, Christie's London, 8th November 2001, lot 326.

Condition

The figures and table are in fair overall condition with the exception of minor firing imprefections and: (figure holding ruyi) restoration to the area around the right foot and tip of the flowing robe; (other figure) restoration to the whole of the front edge of the robe and exposed right foot, a 7cm., long firing crack to the left side of the figure, and a 2cm., vertical firing line to the area around the elbow of the right arm.
"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."