California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 24, 2017  September 24, 2017

 Lot # 3502 
A CARVED 'GUANYIN' WHITE JADE TABLE SCREEN    清 嵌白玉如意觀音插屏


  • Dimension: Total Height: 30 1/4 in (76.8 cm) Width: 14 1/8 in (35.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $8000

Of rectangular form made of wood, in the middle exquisitely and skillfully modelled a carved white jade figure of Guanyin standing on a wood stand fitted to the rectangular screen, the figure wearing a layered robe draped over softly rounded shoulders and opening at the chest, the figure grasping the robe in the right hand and with the left hand gracefully holding a scrolling paper, the face with a benevolent and peaceful expression and flanked by pendulous earlobes, the hair drawn up into an elaborate chignon and secured with a crown and ruyi-headed pin, the stone of translucent white tone.