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2018 Autumn Auctions
Elegant Treasures from an American Private Collection

613
A LARGE AND FINE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN(Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368))

79.2 cm., 313/16 in. high


Provenance_x000D_
Christie's New York, 18 September 2003, lot 169_x000D_
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The Goddess of Mercy sturdily cast seated in dhyanasanaatop a double lotus pedestal, his right hand loweredand holding the Pearl of Light whilst his left handraised in mudra, the benevolent facial expression withdowncast eyes framed with a five-leaf crown, insetwith a diminutive figure of Buddha Amitabha to thecentral leaf, enclosing the tightly curled hair rising toan elaborate high chignon and jewel, the pendulousearlobes with floral earrings, wearing a patterned shawlaround the shoulders and overflowing dhoti incisedat the hems leaving the chest bare, adorning elaboratebeaded necklaces, bejewelled bangles and armlets.

Price estimate:
HKD: 2,000,000 - 3,000,000
USD: 254,800 - 382,200

Auction Result:
HKD : --

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