Chinese ivory head of Quan Yin
Estimate □ $1,200 – $1,500
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MR DARREL FARRELLY, MELBOURNE
having a finely carved headdress depicting further deities upon lotus thrones holding ruyi sceptre and attributes, with a serene expression to the face, apocryphal seal mark of Yuan dynasty to base
29 cm high
- Lot Sold $3,500 (Hammer Price)
- $4,270 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Ivory head is overall in excellent condition. Three minor cracks to head dress one of which has a historical stabilisation with glue.
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |