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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.
£30,000 - 50,000
CNY260,000 - 440,000
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.

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.