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A LARGE INSCRIBED ZHANGZHOU CRACKLE-GLAZED FIGURE OF GUANYIN MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD, DATED 1615 |
Estimate
450,000 - 550,000 HKD
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Description
- 46.5 cm, 18 1/4 in.
the deity modelled seated with one leg raised supporting the right hand holding a scroll, the left arm lowered by the side resting on a lotus bud, clad in a long robe falling into voluminous folds and opening at the chest to reveal an elaborate beaded necklace, the serene face with downcast eyes and a gentle smile, framed by long hair neatly combed backwards and falling into two curled tassels on the shoulders, all supported on a base of swirling clouds, the flat base incised with a dated inscription of dedication corresponding to 1615
Condition
The figure is in good overall condition with minor chips to the fragile extremities, including the nails, and a stabilised chip measuring approx. 1.8 cm to the lotus leaf above the waves.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The inscription can be translated as:
Kaiyuan Temple. Yimao year of the Wanli period of the Great Ming (1615). Dongxi Village outside of the Eastern gate, Tong'an County, Zhangzhou Prefecture. Devotee Lam Shishi. The present figure is outstanding for its size and dated inscription. A slightly larger Zhangzhou example (49 cm), also dated to 1615, in the collection of Salar Jung Museum in India is similarly modelled with the deity's right leg raised and her left hand touching a lotus bud; see Treasures: Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, New Delhi, 2014, pp. 44-45.
Kaiyuan Temple. Yimao year of the Wanli period of the Great Ming (1615). Dongxi Village outside of the Eastern gate, Tong'an County, Zhangzhou Prefecture. Devotee Lam Shishi. The present figure is outstanding for its size and dated inscription. A slightly larger Zhangzhou example (49 cm), also dated to 1615, in the collection of Salar Jung Museum in India is similarly modelled with the deity's right leg raised and her left hand touching a lotus bud; see Treasures: Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, New Delhi, 2014, pp. 44-45.