- 942
AN ENAMELED PORCELAIN FIGURE OF GUANYIN QING DYNASTY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
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portrayed seated in lalitasana, holding a scroll, a cowl draped over the chignon and white sgraffiato-decorated robe with gilt-accented borders, all supported on a separate lotus throne resting on green crested waves behind a jagged rock (2)
Provenance
European Private Collection (by repute).
Offered at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th April 2004, lot 254.
Offered at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th April 2004, lot 254.
Condition
Guanyin - extensive overpainting to the blue enamel of the cowl and the ribbon. Both hands and scroll restored.
Throne - minor flaking to the enamels, otherwise in 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.