Lot 1085. A large 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin, Late 19th century-Early Republic period; 89 cm high. Price realised USD 56,700 (Estimate USD 30,000 – USD 50,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2023

The back is impressed with a double-gourd mark reading Dehua and another seal mark reading bo ji yu ren (virtue extends to all, even fishermen)The back is impressed with a seal mark reading bo ji yu ren (virtue extends to all, even fishermen).

Provenance: Yamanaka & Co., New York, 1943.
The Collection of Marion and Henry Bloch, Kansas City, Missouri.

Literature: Yamanaka & Co., Collection of Chinese and Other Far Eastern Art, New York, 1943, no. 1124.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 23 March - 24 March 2023