You may also be interested in

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1666979 — Totaro Sakuma, a stoneware hexagonal vase, Mashiko, Japan, 20th century.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1672972 — A group of nine Japanese imari dishes, Meiji (1868-1912).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1633763 — Album, "Japanese catalogue of items from the Imperial Treasure House Shosoin, Nara," 1930s.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1676588 — Vase Japan, late 19th century porcelain.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1667180 — A Chinese blue and white porcelaine vase, late Qing/first part of the 20th century.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1669511 — A set of nineteen Chinese export porcelain plates, Qing dynasty, 19th century.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1620964 — A Japanese silk Kamishimo ensemble, 19th century.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1633761 — Unidentified artist, Scholar with disciples in a garden, China, around 1900.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1676694 — A set of three export porcelain plates and two dishes, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1675034 — A blue and white porcelain charger, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong 1736-95.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1676693 — A Chinese export porcelain dish, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1674161 — A Chinese famille rose porcelain oval dish and a pair of plates, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1666978 — A Chinese export porcelain tureen with cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1669510 — A set of six Chinese export porcelain service pieces, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1679073 — A Chinese porcelain urn with cover, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

1669761 — A Chinese famille rose porcelain tray, 20th century.

Fine Chinese Art: Including Imperial and Court Textiles Curated by Linda Wrigglesworth

Previous Lot

Next Lot

A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN 16th/17th century image 1

A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN 16th/17th century image 2

The Property of a Gentleman 紳士藏品

Lot 249^*

A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
16th/17th century

2 November 2021, 13:00 GMT

London, New Bond Street

Sold for £5,737.50 inc. premium

Own a similar item?

Submit your item online for a free auction estimate.

How to sell

Looking for a similar item?

Our Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.

Find your local specialist

Ask about this lot

Edward Luper

Specialist, Chinese Works of Art

Tel: +44 20 7468 5887

Edward.Luper@bonhams.com

A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN

16th/17th century
The Bodhisattva seated in padmasana, holding a stem in the raised right hand and a cup in the left, the broad face with serene expression, supporting a multi-pointed crown, the pendulous ear lobes adorned with earrings, the flowing robes open at the chest and falling in elaborate folds about the body. 36cm (14 1/4in) high.

Footnotes

十六/十七世紀局部鎏金銅觀音像

Provenance: a European private collection

來源：歐洲私人收藏

See a related large parcel-gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, which was sold at Bonhams London, 11 May 2021, lot 168.

Additional information

This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services.
Buyers' Obligations
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
From 28 June 2025, the import into the EU of non-EU property of a certain age (and in some categories above a certain value) is subject to additional requirements. Under the relevant EU Regulation, it is the Buyer's sole responsibility to assess whether any Lot meets the criteria for import into the EU. The refusal of any required Import Licence or Importer Statement, or any delay in obtaining such Licence or Statement shall not give rise to the rescission or cancellation of any Sale, nor allow any delay in making full payment for the Lot.
Buyers' Premium and Charges
For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows:
Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,000 up to and including £800,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.
A 3rd party bidding platform fee of 4% of the Hammer Price for Buyers using the following bidding platforms will be added to the invoices of successful Buyers for auctions starting on or after 6th July 2024 – Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.
VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.
Payment Notices
For payment information please refer to the sale catalog.
Shipping Notices
For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licenses please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.
- Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art

Bid now on these items

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A pair of japanese bronze vases, Meiji period (1868-1912).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

Two famille rose bowls and a soap dish, late Qing dynasty and 20th century.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

Vase/Lamp 19th century China porcelain.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

Plates 8 pcs and a serving dish similar China 18th century porcelain.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

Display cabinet, China, 20th century.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A large Japanese blue and white porcelain charger, Meiji (1868-1912).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A Japanese Satsuma vase, 20h century.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

Katsushika Hokusai, after, two woodblock prints from the Tokaido series.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

Totaro Sakuma, a stoneware hexagonal vase, Mashiko, Japan, 20th century.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A group of nine Japanese imari dishes, Meiji (1868-1912).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

Album, "Japanese catalogue of items from the Imperial Treasure House Shosoin, Nara," 1930s.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

Vase Japan, late 19th century porcelain.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A Chinese blue and white porcelaine vase, late Qing/first part of the 20th century.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A set of nineteen Chinese export porcelain plates, Qing dynasty, 19th century.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A Japanese silk Kamishimo ensemble, 19th century.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

Unidentified artist, Scholar with disciples in a garden, China, around 1900.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A set of three export porcelain plates and two dishes, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A blue and white porcelain charger, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong 1736-95.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A Chinese export porcelain dish, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A Chinese famille rose porcelain oval dish and a pair of plates, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A Chinese export porcelain tureen with cover, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A set of six Chinese export porcelain service pieces, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A Chinese porcelain urn with cover, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900.

Lot offered by Bukowskis, part of the Bonhams network

A Chinese famille rose porcelain tray, 20th century.