A carved wood model of the head of Guanyin
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A carved wood head of Guanyin
In the Ming dynasty style, having downward cast eyes below arched brows, with an extensively carved tiara containing a swirling design and hair loosely gathered behind, with stucco and applied polychrome pigments throughout (cracks, chips, and later pigments).
20 1/4in (51.5cm) high
Estimate:
US$ 1,000 - 1,500
£660 - 990
€780 - 1,200

Lot heading

Property from the Collection of Joseph Klein (1899 - 1987), New York, New York

Category: Asian Art

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