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A 17TH CENTURY CHINESE GILT-BRONZE MODEL OF GUANYIN, MING DYNASTY 21cm high

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A 17TH CENTURY CHINESE GILT-BRONZE MODEL OF GUANYIN, MING DYNASTY 21cm high

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Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

SOUTH CHINA OR VIETNAM 17th CENTURY Bronze statue depicting the bodhisattva Guanyin seated in padmasana, hands in dhyanamudra, wearing a long robe with elegant folds. Hair in a bun protected by a veil falling to the shoulders. H. 24 cm

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

A GILT CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) A Chinese bronze figure of a Guanyin, seated in dhyanasana, hands in vitarka mudra, dressed in a monastic robe with finely incised borders of floral motifs, uncovered torso adorned with jewelry, serene face topped with an ornate crown, hair held in a high bun leaving long locks along the shoulders, seated on a lotus stand, with traces of gilding. Height: 25 cm. PROVENANCE Private collection, Germany.

Estim. 600 - 800 GBP

A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN, 17TH CENTURY The bodhisattva is shown standing on a square stand with right hand raised and holding in the proper left hand bottle. He wears a dhoti gathered by a sash around the waist and an abundance of jewelry, including an elaborate multi-strand necklace, as well as a shawl draped over the shoulders and a long scarf laid across the raised arms and falling on either side of the exposed bare feet. The face is cast with fine features, the hair is arranged in a tall coiffure atop the head. Height: 30 cm. PROVENANCE Private collection, Germany

Estim. 400 - 800 GBP

A RED AND GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN, LATE 19TH CENTURY A RED AND GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN, LATE 19TH CENTURY Vietnam or Southern China. Finely cast seated in rajalilasana atop a rock with crashing waves, a sinuous dragon thrashes in the current, the deity with one hand in karana mudra and the other in shuni mudra, dressed in loose-fitting robes opening at the chest to reveal beaded jewelry, the cuffs and hems incised with foliate blossoms, the face with a serene expression and downcast eyes above a subtle smile, flanked by elongated earlobes suspending floral earrings, the hair tied in a high chignon behind a floral crown with Amitabha at the center. Provenance: French trade. Condition: Good condition with minor wear and casting flaws. Tiny nicks, minor losses, small scratches, and few encrustations. Wear to the lacquer and rubbing to the gilt. One fingertip from the right hand lost. Weight: 1,474.4 g Dimensions: Height 23.5 cm

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