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Chinese Ivory Head of Guanyin, Circa 1920
約1920年 牙雕觀音
With downcast eyes and a serene expression over her face, wearing an elaborately carved diadem featuring a seated Buddha, which encircles her chignon that is surmounted by a seated deity finial
height 8.8" — 22.4 cm.
Estimate $900-$1,100
Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium
About artist/note:
A similar head of Guanyin was sold at Christie’s Amsterdam, September 21-22, 2010, lot 193 (part)