California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 24, 2017  June 24, 2017

 Lot # 2110 
A SHOUSHAN SOAPSTONE SEATED GUANYIN    清 芙蓉壽山石雕自在觀音


  • Dimension: Height: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm) Width: 5 1/4 in (13.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

The figure is shown seated with one leg crossed in front of the other, partially exposing one bare foot, and with one hand holding a rosary resting on a raised knee, dressed in long, loose robes incised with scrolled decorations around the body. The hair is finely incised and pulled up into a tall chignon beneath a loosely draped cowl. The back hidden behind a large carved lotus leaf, seated next to a wood stand with a vase, all supported on reticulated hardwood stand. Qing Dynasty period.