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A SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN 17TH/18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- 11.7 cm, 4 5/8 in.
the figure seated in lalitasana, holding in both hands a boy seated on one knee, her long robes detailed with stylised cloud scrolls, the boy playfully grasping a long lotus stem, the stone of a creamy beige tone, with a signature of Zhoubin on the back
Provenance
Private collections.
Christie's South Kensington, 7th June 2017, lot 109.
Christie's South Kensington, 7th June 2017, lot 109.
Condition
There are general surface wear, and shallow chips to the extremities, the most prominent meassuing approx. 0.4 cm to the robe on her right knee. There are some losses to the inlay. There are natural veining running across the surface, the longest running from the right arm across the left leg. A residue of adhesive is visible between the figure and base, possibly securing the figure to the later added 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."