Lot 267. A Dehua figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 18th century, 35 cm, 13 3/4  in. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Lot sold 13,750 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. 

the standing bodhisattva with hands crossed, on a rocky base buffeted with waves, wearing a layered robe draped over softly rounded shoulders and opening at the chest to reveal a lotus necklace, the robe gathered at the waist in a loose knot,  the face with a benevolent and peaceful expression flanked by pendulous earlobes, the hair drawn up to a high chignon and covered by a cowl