Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 11 september 2012
28 janvier 2020
A bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Lot 179. A bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Height 13 5/8 in., 34.5 cm. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Lot sold 25,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's
cast seated in dhyanasana, the hands in dhyana mudra dressed in finely cast, loose, flowing robes open at the chest revealing an elaborate beaded necklace, the cuffs and borders of the robes incised with floral scroll, the hair in knotted plaits and with elongated earlobes suspending ornate earrings, the tiered crown inset with Amitabha Buddha.
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