Guanyin assise sur une feuille de lotus - Porcelain - China

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A 20th-century Dehua white porcelain Guanyin, titled “Guanyin seated on a lotus leaf”, 49.5 cm high, with two moulded seals on the back.

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CHINA – DEHUA, 20th CENTURY, IMPORTANT GUANYIN IN WHITE CHINA PORCELAIN (Blanc de Chine) ABOUT 49.5 CM HIGH

An important sculpture of Guanyin in Dehua white porcelain, known as “White Porcelain” (Blanc de Chine), attributed to the 20th century.

In 2018, a Guanyin in Dehua porcelain from the 18th–19th centuries is reported to have sold at Christie’s for £5,625.

With a remarkable height of 49.5 cm, this piece stands out for the finesse of its modelling, the serenity of its face, and the richness of its drapery.

Guanyin is depicted seated on a lotus leaf, resting on a base richly carved with floral motifs and undulating patterns.

Two molded seals on the back, visible in the photographs.

Condition: overall good apparent condition, with some wear and minor losses, notably around the fingers, as well as a possible crack in the lower drapery. See photographs.

From a private collection but purchased at an old auction house.

Already appraised

Dimensions: H. 49.5 × L. 25 × P. 22 cm.

Careful shipping with reinforced packaging and tracking.

CHINA – DEHUA, 20th CENTURY, IMPORTANT GUANYIN IN WHITE CHINA PORCELAIN (Blanc de Chine) ABOUT 49.5 CM HIGH

An important sculpture of Guanyin in Dehua white porcelain, known as “White Porcelain” (Blanc de Chine), attributed to the 20th century.

In 2018, a Guanyin in Dehua porcelain from the 18th–19th centuries is reported to have sold at Christie’s for £5,625.

With a remarkable height of 49.5 cm, this piece stands out for the finesse of its modelling, the serenity of its face, and the richness of its drapery.

Guanyin is depicted seated on a lotus leaf, resting on a base richly carved with floral motifs and undulating patterns.

Two molded seals on the back, visible in the photographs.

Condition: overall good apparent condition, with some wear and minor losses, notably around the fingers, as well as a possible crack in the lower drapery. See photographs.

From a private collection but purchased at an old auction house.

Already appraised

Dimensions: H. 49.5 × L. 25 × P. 22 cm.

Careful shipping with reinforced packaging and tracking.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Dehua
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Title of artwork
Guanyin assise sur une feuille de lotus
Signature
Stamps on the back
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition
Height
49.5 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
22 cm
Weight
7.5 g
FranceVerified
Private

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