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A BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze
the deity cast standing on stylised cloud scrolls with hands lifted to the right before the waist, wearing a loose fitting robe incised with lotus scrolls billowing in the wind and opening at the chest to reveal a lotus flower, the face with downcast eyes and a contemplative expression below hair tied into an elaborate chignon atop, the bronze patinated to a dark chocolate tone
Condition
The middle and little fingers of the figure's right hand has been broken in a clean break, the little finger is now repaired with slight deposition. Aside from general rubbing to the patina and trace deposits of verdigris, the figure is in reasonably 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."
"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."