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A DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN QING DYNASTY
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 21 cm, 8 1/4 in.
seated in lalitasana and with a benevolent expression, the reverse incised with a He Chaozong seal mark within a double gourd, the base inscribed erdi
Provenance
Christie's New York, 13th/14th September 2012, lot 1481.
Condition
There is a minute chip to the tip end of the hairpin in her hair (showing on the illustration in the catalogue), otherwise the figure is in good condition. There are some expected small occasional firing cracks underglaze, including one across the tip of the veil flowing on her knee. Beside the 'erdi' incised mark there are two inventory numbers '1' and '31' beneath the 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."