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Lot 170

A large gilt-lacquered wood figure of Guanyin and boy
17th/18th century

16 May 2019, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £37,562.50 inc. premium

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A large gilt-lacquered wood figure of Guanyin and boy

17th/18th century
The Goddess of Mercy and giver of sons seated in the relaxed posture of royal ease, with her right hand resting on her raised right knee, a child sitting on her left knee, wearing long flowing robes over her shoulders, tied at the chest, the face with a serene expression, flanked by pendulous ears, the hair arranged in a high chignon bun and draped with a hood. 114.3cm (45in) high.

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十七/十八世紀 木漆金送子觀音造像

The striking wood figure of the Goddess of Mercy is expertly carved demonstrating superb craftsmanship, naturalistically rendering the soft folds of the robe cascading over the shoulders and legs, the face gracefully conveying the benevolence of the deity. The imposing size of the present lot suggests it would have been worshipped in a temple or shrine. See a related gilt and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin in the British Museum, ref.no.OA+.7339 (illustrated on the museum's website).

Compare with a similar gilt-laquered wood figure of Guanyin, 17th/18th century, which was sold at Bonhams London, 14 May 2015, lot 64.

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