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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SWISS COLLECTION

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A GILT LACQUERED STONE FIGURE OF
GUANYIN
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

The Bodhisattva is shown seated on rocks in ‘royal
ease’, rajalilasana, and wearing fowing robes and
beaded necklaces. Her head is adorned with a
crown decorated with a small fgure of Amitabha
Buddha.
8√ in. (22.5 cm.) high

£6,000-10,000 $8,700-14,000
€7,600-13,000

PROVENANCE:

Property from a Private Swiss Collection, amassed
between 1963 and 1980.

明 石漆鎏金觀音坐像

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TWO POLYCHROME-PAINTED
WOOD FIGURES OF MANJUSRI AND
SAMANTABHADRA
16TH-17TH CENTURY

One fgure is shown seated on a lotus throne on
top of a Buddhist lion and the other is seated on
top of an elephant. Both are holding an attribute
and are dressed in fowing robes, necklaces and a
crown. Traces of polychrome pigment and gilt are
visible.
15¿ in. (38.5 cm.) high

(2)

£1,500-2,500 $2,200-3,600
€1,900-3,100

PROVENANCE:

Property from a Private Swiss Collection, amassed
between 1963 and 1980.

明十六/十七世紀 木雕彩繪文殊菩
薩坐像及普賢菩薩坐像一組兩件

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