Two gilt bronze seated figures of Guanyin. Ming Dynasty

Each seated dhyanasana, dressed in princely jewelry and a reticulated crown fronted by a Buddha image surrounding the top knot to the elaborately arranged hair, the larger image with the left hand raised and the smaller image holding both a small bowl and a simplified myrabalan. 9 3/4 and 9in (25 and 23cm) high. Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 29 Jun 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.com