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680
A BLANC-DE-CHINE MODEL OF
GUANYIN UPON A MYTHICAL BEAST
20th century
The figure seated upon a double lotus petal
base, resting upon a large lotus leaf, holding
a ruyi sceptre, the robes open revealing
a jewelled lotus pendant, a celestial scarf
billowing about the shoulders, the beast with
the head turned to its left, with elaborately
curled fur and tail.
42cm (16.1/2in) high.

£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,700 - 13,000 HK$9,800 - 15,000

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681
A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE MODELS
OF CAPARISONED ELEPHANTS
SUPPORTING VASES
20th century
Each beast standing four-square, with the
head turned back across the body, with grey
incised skin, with colourful caparisons, raising
a beaker vase on its back. Each: 24cm (9
3/8in) high (2).

£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000

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682 682
256 | BONHAMS A FAMILLE ROSE BARREL-FORM
GARDEN SEAT
19th century
Typically formed with pierced cash motifs
to the sides and top, with nail head bosses,
enamelled with various Precious Objects on a
white glazed ground, between foliate collars.
46cm (18in) high

£1,500 - 2,000
CNY13,000 - 17,000 HK$15,000 - 20,000

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.