Lot 25. A carved wood figure of a Guanyin, early Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century. Estimate £10,000 – £15,000 ($14,340 - $21,510). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The standing figure is carved wearing long robes draped over one shoulder and with elaborate headdress and jewellery. There are some traces of blue, red, green and white pigments remaining. 23 ½ in. (59.7 cm.) high, wood stand

Provenance: From a private Swiss collection, amassed between 1963-1980.

Christie's. INSPIRED THEMES: A FINE SELECTION OF CHINESE WORKS OF ART, 10 May 2016, London, King Street