A blanc-de-chine figure of Guanyin, 18th-19th century. Photo Bonhams.

The figure modelled wearing a long flowing shawl over the hair and shoulders and a robe just opening at the chest to reveal Buddhist jewellery, the hands held out low in front of the body and a jewelled tassel hanging down between the bare feet, fixed painted wood stand. 40cm (15¾in) high. Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,200 - 1,800)

Provenance: Christie's Hong Kong, 27 March 1982, lot 218
A European private collection

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. 4 Mar 2014, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com