A Dehua multi-armed figure of Guanyin Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $8,000 – $12,000
seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base supported on an octagonal pedestal pierced with wan and oval motifs, the primary hands held in anjalimudra, the lower pair in dhyanamudra, the other fourteen arms extended and holding various attributes, with two discs representing the sun and moon held by the uppermost hands, wearing loosely draped robes and a necklace, the face with downward gaze and long hair falling in knotted tresses and encircled with an elaborate diadem set on the front with a figure of Amitabha Buddha, the overall white glaze of slight bluish tint, the reverse with a double gourd seal, and a square seal below reading Boji Yuren (virtue extends to all, even fishermen), fitted box
37 cm high
- Lot Sold $23,000 (Hammer Price)
- $28,060 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Private Collection, Sydney
On long term loan to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney , 1982-2016
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |
