- 3632
A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN SHISOU MARK, 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 HKD
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Description
- 21.3 cm, 8 3/8 in.
depicted seated, the right knee raised supporting both hands with one holding a scroll, clad in long flowing robes falling into voluminous folds and draped over by a shawl, the garments embellished by silver wire-inlaid lotus scrolls and stylised clouds, opening to reveal the bare chest adorned by a bejewelled beaded necklace, the serene face turned gently to one side, with hair neatly piled up to form a chignon secured by a pin, the reverse inlaid with a Shisou mark in silver wire, accompanied by a letter and box inscribed by Hata Zouroku dating to 34th year of Meiji period, in accordance with 1901
Provenance
The Ryushido Collection.
Collection of Mitsumura Toshimo (1877-1955), according to box inscription.
Collection of Mitsumura Toshimo (1877-1955), according to box inscription.
Condition
The figure's left hand has been off and reattached. There are some casting flaws around the base and minor expected oxidation to the surface.
"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."