Lot 272. A fine and large gilt, red and black-lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, late Ming-early Qing dynasty; H. 119 cm. Sold: €45 000 (Estimate €40 000 - €60 000). Photo Nagel Auction.
Standing in samabhanga on a plinth with both hands raised in front of her chest holding a cloth, wearing various garments including an underskirt falling down her shoed feet, fastened around her waist with a belt showing a long sash to the front and a wide-sleeved mantle covering both shoulders and falling down in elegant pleats, her face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched-shaped eyebrows running into the nose-bridge, smiling lips, painted facial details and her hair combed in a chignon secured with hair tresses.
Provenance: Important Bavarian private collection, acquired by a member of the Bavarian royal family.
Fine Asian Art - Day I by Nagel Auction, June 12, 2023 • Stuttgart, Germany