Chinese Dehua Guanyin Statue, Ming

A Chinese Dehua statue of Guanyin dating from the Ming dynasty. She sits in a relaxed pose wearing a lingzhi hairpiece under her hooded robe.

Dimensions are: 5 1/2 inches tall X 4 inches wide, 14 cm X 10.2 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: There is a small 6/10cm hairline to the bottom edge. Abrasions are present on her back. Her fingers and neck have firing cracks. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Provenance: From the private, premier collection of a gentleman in Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States.