A 'BLANC-DE-CHINE' FIGURE OF GUANYIN, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

standing barefoot on a cloud scroll base, wearing long flowing robes opened at the chest to reveal a beaded ruyi pendant, her hands emerging from the voluminous sleeves, the right holding the scroll of wisdom, her face serene and her hair piled high in a chignon held with a ruyi pin and draped with a cloth at the back

small piece repaired on rim of shawl over right shoulder approximately 3mm; tiny chip to tip of robe beneath right hand and small chip approximately 2mm to edge of shawl on reverse, four finger tips missing from left hand, one finger tip missing from right hand; otherwise good condition
"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."

Compare with a figure of Guanyin sold in our New York rooms March 20th 2007 Lot 785; and a larger figure sold in our Hong Kong rooms October 8th 2007 lot 1028