- 658
A DEHUA SEATED FIGURE OF GUANYIN QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
shown seated on a rockwork base, wearing long flowing robes and a hooded cowl, holding an alms bowl in the right hand, and a ribbon-tied book on an extended section of rockwork to the left, covered overall in a creamy-white glaze, mounted on a wood stand
Provenance
Frank Caro, New York.
Condition
One hand is broken and restored, the other hand with a broken thumb. There is a firing crack to the back of the base. The figure has not been examined out of its mount.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.