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A DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN 17TH CENTURY, BY HE CHAOCHUN
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
modelled seated, the right leg raised supporting the hands holding a scroll, wearing a long flowing robe falling into voluminous folds and opening at the chest to reveal a beaded necklace, the face with a benevolent expression and turned slightly to the left, the hair gathered into an elaborate chignon, impressed to the reverse with a double-gourd seal reading He Chaochun
Provenance
A Japanese Private Collection, Kansai.
Condition
The figure is in overall good condition with some burst bubbles 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.
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.