AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
MASSIVE GILT LACQUER WOOD SEATED FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA.Qing Dynasty, China. The large wood lacquer carving depicts seated Guanyin in dehyanasana, hands in mudra, dressed in lose robe, eyes closed with stern expression. SIZE: 45" h x 34" l x 25" w. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection from a renowned Taiwanese Diplomatic Family - Cai Wanjun (? - 2011), Xu Shaochang (1913–1999), and Ye Gongchao (1904 – 1981). CONDITION: Overall good with some losses to lacquer and gilding. Age cracks, minor losses & loose joints. 49431-24 SL (10,000-15,000)