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PROPERTY FROM A DANISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
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A DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN A DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN
QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
seated in lalitasana on a rockwork base holding a scroll in the standing on a cloud scroll base and wearing long owing robes,
left hand, wearing long owing robes, the face with a serene the hands clasped together in front of the waist, the face with
downcast expression and hair ornately tied and set with a serene expression, the hair in a high chignon and draped with
jewellery a cowl
33 cm, 13 in. 32.7 cm, 12¾ in.
PROVENANCE PROVENANCE
Collection of Vilhelm Meyer (1878-1935). Collection of Vilhelm Meyer (1878-1935).
Thence by descent to the present owner. Thence by descent to the present owner.
£ 3,000-4,000 £ 8,000-12,000
HK$ 29,000-38,600 US$ 3,750-5,000 HK$ 77,500-116,000 US$ 10,000-14,900
1878 1935 1878 1935
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