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A DEHUA SEATED GUANYIN LATE MING DYNASTY
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
elegantly modeled with the right arm supported on the raised right knee, wearing long robes falling into voluminous folds extending to a cowl revealing a flowerhead tiara above the neatly combed hair, and opening at the chest to reveal a beaded necklace suspending a pendant, the face with a benevolent expression, the interior of the base incised under the glaze with a yuan character
Provenance
Harlan E. Youel (1909-1988).
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh (accession no. 89.27.27).
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh (accession no. 89.27.27).
Condition
The figure is in overall good condition. There is a firing crack along the inside of the raised knee. The body with some scattered fine black speckling.
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.