A LARGE STONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the standing figure wearing long flowing robes and adorned with elaborate jewelry, the right arm raised and holding a lotus stem, with a vase in the left hand, the hair arranged in an elaborate chignon, standing atop a lotus pedestal on an octagonal base, gilt-wood stand (2) 

Ralph M. Chait, New York. 

In overall good condition with chips to the edges of the pedestal, and a small chip to the rim of the vase. There are some unpolished areas, such as under the arm and under the lotus base. Overall with some chips along the edges, and signs of wear to the surface. The wood stand with signs of use and age.
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.
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