A gilt bronze figure of Guanyin. In the style of the 14th century, but probably 18th century - image-1

Lot 601 Dα

A gilt bronze figure of Guanyin. In the style of the 14th century, but probably 18th century

Auction 1101 - overview Cologne
09.12.2017, 11:00 - Art from China, Tibet, and Nepal I: Highlights
Estimate: 4.500 € - 5.500 €
Result: 6.200 € (incl. premium)

A gilt bronze figure of Guanyin. In the style of the 14th century, but probably 18th century

A gilt bronze figure of Guanyin seated in royal ease with the right leg pending, holding the amrita bottle in the right hand and a small pearl between two fingers of the left hand, the diadem on the head surmounted by an Amitabha figure while he wears jewellery at the ears and at the chest. Closed with a flat base of recent date. Red-lacquered wooden seat. In the style of the 14th century, but probably 18th century.
Height 17.3 cm

十四世紀式可能為十八世紀 銅鎏金觀音菩薩坐像
來源:Nils Nessim (1916-1974年)私人收藏,標籤》藏號2866
德國漢諾威私人收藏

Provenance

Old collection number in white ink 3052
Collection Nils Nessim (1916-1974), paper label to the base of the figure and the base of the seat, with the collector's number 2866 in ball point pen
Private collection, Hannover