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A LARGE DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- 54.6 cm, 21 1/2 in.
skilfully modelled, depicted standing on a base of swirling clouds, wearing layered robes draped over rounded shoulders and opening at the chest to reveal a beaded lotus necklace, the robes hemmed with incised borders and further embellished with beaded tassels on the lower body, the figure holding a ruyi sceptre in the left hand and with the other carrying a basket of fish, the face with a benevolent and peaceful expression, the back impressed with a commendation seal mark reading Boji Yuren (shall virtue extend to all fishermen)
Provenance
A European private collection.
Christie’s Hong Kong, 27th November 2007, lot 1810.
Christie’s Hong Kong, 27th November 2007, lot 1810.
Condition
The figure is in very good condition, with only insignificant minor losses and associated retouching to the extremities, such as the hairpin and the fish fins. There are some characteristic glaze firing imperfections.
"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
Notable for its impressive size, dehua figures with the seal mark boji yuren (Shall virtue extend to all fishermen), are discussed by P.J. Donnelly in Blanc de Chine. The Porcelain of Têhua in Fukien, London, 1969, pp 259-260, where he notes that this mark is found mostly on figures of medium size, large and small examples being relatively unusual.
Compare a related figure of Guanyin holding a basket of fish sold in our New York rooms, 13th June 1979, lot 467, and again at Christie’s London, 15th May 2007, lot 263; two sold at Christie’s New York, 29th November 1990, lot 198, and 21st September 2004, lot 306; and a fourth figure sold in our London rooms, 20th February 1968, lot 110.
Compare a related figure of Guanyin holding a basket of fish sold in our New York rooms, 13th June 1979, lot 467, and again at Christie’s London, 15th May 2007, lot 263; two sold at Christie’s New York, 29th November 1990, lot 198, and 21st September 2004, lot 306; and a fourth figure sold in our London rooms, 20th February 1968, lot 110.