Description
Large Chinese carved and polychrome-painted wooden figure of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, Ming dynasty or earlier. The figure is modeled atop a rockwork seat in rajalilasana or the royal ease position, with her right leg raised and her open palm restfully placed along her knee. Wearing an elaborate tiara headdress and beaded necklaces hanging along her neck, the figure's robes hang gracefully, hugging the rockwork base.
Provenance: Christie's, London, "Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art," 7 June 1993, Lot 97; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 59 1/2 in width: 32 in x depth: 24 in.
Provenance: Christie's, London, "Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art," 7 June 1993, Lot 97; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 59 1/2 in width: 32 in x depth: 24 in.
Condition
Wear throughout commensurate with age and material. There are several large splits and cracks, including along the face, the right knee, the left knee, the back, the base, and arms forming in the wood. There are large losses and areas of flacking to the pigment throughout. Heavy dust and debris gathered along the recessed areas.
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Very Large Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Guanyin
Estimate $4,000-$8,000
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