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A SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN AND CHILD QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
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finely carved standing dressed in a loose robe cascading in ample folds and delicately engraved with foliate scrolls, holding in her arms an infant clutching a lotus, her plump face detailed with fine features set in a benevolent expression, her hair tied up in a high chignon and covered with a veil, the stand modelled as a pierced rock
Provenance
Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester, NY (ref. 75.1340).
Condition
There are a few expected nicks along the edge of the carving, especially to the lower edge of the robe. There are chips to the tip-end of her right foot's toes. There are a few further occasional bruises to the extremities or expected surface wear here and there to the figure and the base but overall the sculpture is in good condition. The figure is drilled on the underside to fit on two screw-pegs on the rock base.
"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."