Mar 13, 2017 10:00 EST
Asian Works of Art
189
Chinese Carved and Gilt Soapstone Figure of Guanyin
Qing Dynasty
Modeled seated on a rockwork base, the left knee raised supporting the hands, holding a scroll, dressed in long flowing robes incised with ruyi-form clouds and hemmed with foliate borders, the face with a serene expression below a high chignon draped over by a cowl, the mottled stone a buff color with areas of warm russet and golden brown inclusions. Height 5 3/8 inches.
Sold for $3,438
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Chinese Carved and Gilt Soapstone Figure of Guanyin
Qing Dynasty
Modeled seated on a rockwork base, the left knee raised supporting the hands, holding a scroll, dressed in long flowing robes incised with ruyi-form clouds and hemmed with foliate borders, the face with a serene expression below a high chignon draped over by a cowl, the mottled stone a buff color with areas of warm russet and golden brown inclusions. Height 5 3/8 inches.
Gilt and pigment wear. Small chip to edge of cowl and to edge of cloak over shoulder. Small chip to back side where meets base. May have been re-adhered to base.
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Auction: Asian Works of Art, Mar 13, 2017
