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A RARE FAMILLE-ROSE AND GILT FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- figure 14.8 cm, 5 7/8 in.
modelled seated on a double lotus base with legs in dhyanasana and arms folded in front supporting a vase, cloaked in elaborate robes opening at the chest to reveal beaded necklaces, crowned by a five-leaf diadem, zitan lotus base
Provenance
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 14th/15th November 1983, lot 203.
Condition
The figure is in very good condition, with only three minor breaks to the extremities of the headdress, which have been reattached with the original pieces. There is minute nibbling to the extremities of the flaming vase.
"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."