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A DEHUA FIGURE OF MAITREYA QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- 25.4 cm, 10 in.
modelled standing on a lotus base, the left hand raised holding a bead while the right lowered by the side, cloaked in a long flowing robe opening at the chest to reveal a beaded necklace, the face with a serene expression between pendulous ears, with hair arranged in coils and centred by an ushnisha, wood stand
Provenance
Collection of Edward T. Chow (1910-1980).
Sotheby's Paris, 18th December 2009, lot 232.
Sotheby's Paris, 18th December 2009, lot 232.
Condition
The left hand has been replaced. The adjacent sleeve has a C-shaped hairline crack and an approx. 1.5 cm polished-down section.
"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."