Asian Art

June 2429, 2023
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LOT 242

Lot 242

A Large Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Thousand-Arm Guanyin, 19th/20th Century

A Large Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Thousand-Arm Guanyin, 19th/20th Century
Lot 242 Details
A Large Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Thousand-Arm Guanyin, 19th/20th Century

晚清/民国 德化白瓷千手观音

Each of the eighteen arms intricately potted, the four principal hands held in mudra positions and the fourteen others holding attributes, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus pedestal raised on swirling waves and lotuses, the back with two impressed seals reading 'Fujian' and 'Da Ming Wanli Nian Zhi'
height 18.3 in — 46.5 cm

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $9,840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Large Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Thousand-Arm Guanyin, 19th/20th Century
  • A Large Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Thousand-Arm Guanyin, 19th/20th Century
  • A Large Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Thousand-Arm Guanyin, 19th/20th Century
  • A Large Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Thousand-Arm Guanyin, 19th/20th Century
  • A Large Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Thousand-Arm Guanyin, 19th/20th Century
  • A Large Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Thousand-Arm Guanyin, 19th/20th Century
  • A Large Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Thousand-Arm Guanyin, 19th/20th Century
Provenance:

Collection of Franklin Mackenzie (b. 1910), Halifax, NS
来源:
富兰克林·麦肯齐旧藏(1910年左右),新斯科舍省哈利法克斯

Note:

Compare with an example sold at Christie's London, May 21, 2019, lot 44
类似一例请参考2019年5月21日伦敦佳士得,拍品编号44号

Christie's London, May 21, 2019, lot 44
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CONDITION DETAILS

two upper arms reattached; left upper hand reattached; left flaming wheel reattached; bottom left hand with break and lost implement; overall in good condition

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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