A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

cast standing wearing long-sleeved flowing robes decorated with silver-wire key-fret edge and bats flying amidst ruyi clouds, open at the chest to reveal a jewelled necklace, the face with serene expression framed by elaborately coiffed hair beneath the cowl, the metal patinated to a rich chocolate brown tone, the interior with a six-character apocryphal Xuande mark

The figure is in good condition with the exception of the separately cast right hand which is loose and the left hand which may have been re-attached.
"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."