Fine Chinese Paintings & Works of Art - 27th July 2021
Lot 44
A CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN AND CHILD
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £4000
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Description
A CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN AND CHILD
17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
The smiling goddess sits holding a boy clutching a sceptre on her lap, she wears loose robes finely incised with clouds and stylised waves, with areas of gilt and red lacquer to their clothes, with her hair piled in a chignon adorned with a veil and hairpiece, together with a wood stand, 13.4cm. (2)