Lot 174. A gilt-bronze figure of a Sadaksari Avalokiteshvara, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), 24.5 cm, 9 5/8  in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 60,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.

 the figure seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, the principle hands in namaskaramudra, the secondary hands holding a flower and a bhodi bead, the serene face bearing a compassionate expression with eyes cast downwards, the hair neatly drawn up in a chignon under a five-pointed diadem surmounted by the head of Amitabha, the long pendulous ears suspending large earrings, wearing elaborate inlaid beaded jewellery, a patterned shawl, flowing dhoti and a billowing celestial scarf around his shoulders and arms falling to the base.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, Londres, 10 mai 2017, 02:00 PM