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California Asian Art Auction Gallery

 California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 16, 2012  Dec. 16, 2012

Lot # 198
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE SEATED GUANYIN STATUE     民國 "寧康壽富"粉彩觀音坐像


  • Dimension: H: 12 3/4 in (32.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $6000

This famille rose Guanyin statue was executed with a serene face, half open eyes, and smiling mouth. She is dressed in well detailed robe with maroon colored scarf donning over her head. She is seated in dhyanasana, with her hands holding a medallion painted with a Yin-Yang symbol. The original wooden stand bears a bronze plaque stating: "PRESENTED TO F. H. CLOVER ESQ BY THE CHINESE ENGINEERING STAFF HONG KONG TRAMWAYS LTD", and a well wishing phrase of eight Chinese characters. Republic period.