California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 12, 2016  March 12, 2016

 Lot # 1078 
A LARGE SOAPSTONE GUANYIN FIGURAL CARVING WITH INSCRIPTION    清雍正 壽山石雕慈航普渡觀音像山子


  • Dimension: Height without stand: 14 in (35.6 cm) Width: 10 3/8 in (26.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $6500

The Guanyin is shown standing upon a large lotus above foam of waves, wearing long and loose robe decorated with leaf and flower motif, holding a sprig on her left hand, her face is modelled with a serene expression and downcast eyes, hair pulled up into a tall coiffure beneath a cowl; her attendant standing beside her with hands clasped together, behind a rockwork with four character inscription 'Ci Hang Pu Du'. The back of the carving finely incised with inscription of White Robed Guanyin Mantra, dated to second year and fifth month of Yongzheng reign. Qing Dynasty period.


來源: 德州奧斯丁藏家提供
Provenance: Privati​​on collection, Austin, Texas.