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A BLANC-DE-CHINE FIGURE OF A
RECLINING GUANYIN
19th century
The serene Bodhisattva of Mercy modelled
recumbent in Sleeping Lion’s posture, with
long robes and jewellery, raised on a large
lotus leaf atop foaming waves.
29.5cm (11 5/8in) wide
£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000
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A BLANC-DE-CHINE FIGURE OF AN
IMMORTAL
19th century
The figure modelled wearing loose robes
open to reveal a portly belly, the cheerful
face topped with a bald pate with knotted
hair buns, the hands lifted, all raised on a
rockwork plinth.
35cm (13 3/4in) high
£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000
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A BLANC-DE-CHINE MODEL OF AN
ELEPHANT
Kangxi
The beast modelled standing four-square, the
legs with naturalistic wrinkles, with its head
turned to the side, and with short tusks. 12cm
(4 3/4in) high
£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000
Compare the present lot with a blanc-de-
chine elephant sold in our New Bond Street
rooms, 6 November 2014, lot 6.
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.
