Lot 90. A large gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, 16th-17th century; 38cm (15in) high. Estimate £ 10,000-15,000. Sold for £ 17,500 (€ 19,985). Photo Bonhams.

The deity cast seated in dhyanasana, the hands folded in dhyana mudra, the face with a contemplative expression flanked by elongated earlobes suspending ornate earrings and long knotted hair falling over the shoulders, wearing flowing robes, an elaborate necklace over the plain chest, earrings and a tall pierced tiara enclosing a seated Amithaba Buddha at the centre.

Provenance: the Jeannette Claude Jongen collection of Buddhist Art.

Note: Compare a related but larger gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 17th century, sold at Christie's New York, 18-19 September 2014, lot 1028.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, London, 12 November 2015