- 1161
A LARGE BLANC-DE-CHINE FIGURE OF GUANYIN QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
modelled standing on the head of a fish-dragon surging from tempestuous waves, dressed in long flowing robes, pouring water from a small bottle vase held in her left hand while her right hand is set in dhyanamudra, applied overall with a cream-white glaze
Provenance
P.C. Lu & Sons Ltd., 25th February 1986.
Condition
There is a 0.5 cm flake with some minor abrasion to the lower edge of the robe to the right of the figure. Otherwise the figure is in good condition with expected occasional minor nibbles along the edges.
"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."