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LOT 2306
Chinese Wooden Guanyin Statue
MING DYNASTY, 1368-1644 A.D. OR LATER
69 in. (73.5 kg, 1.75 m).
Seated in an attitude of tranquil ease, right arm resting on the raised right knee and left one supporting the weight of the upper body; characteristic elongated earlobes, downcast eyes and slightly pursed lips; wearing an elaborate tall crown and embroidered voluminous robes.
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12561-231042.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Bodhisattva Guanyin is a divine being who attained enlightenment but chose to stay in the world to help others. The name Guanyin is an abbreviation of Guanshiyin, meaning: “Perceiver of the World’s Sounds”, and is thought to have responded to the calls of those in peril.
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LOT 2306
Chinese Wooden Guanyin Statue
Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)
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