- 633
A DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN LATE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
60,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- ceramic
seated in lalitasana, wearing long flowing robes opening at the chest to reveal a beaded necklace, the face with a benevolent expression with a high chignon, the reverse impressed with a Dehua mark within a double gourd and a square seal reading Puji Yuren ('virtue extends to all, even fishermen')
Provenance
Christie's London, 6th June 1994, lot 200.
Condition
The figure is in good overall condition. There are minor nicks to the fragile edges, including the shawl and robes. There are expected firing imperfections, including a bodyline to the left sleeve and a firing crack on the reverse extending from the base. There is expected surface wear, including a tiny glaze flake to the left sleeve.
"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."