Lot Essay
Compare the very similar silver-inlaid bronze figure of Guanyin, also with a Yutang Shisou mark, sold at Christie's New York, 22-23 March 2012, lot 1786.
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THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTOR
A LARGE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
19TH CENTURY
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A LARGE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
19TH CENTURY
The bodhisattva is shown standing with one hand positioned above the other, wearing long flowing robes and a cowl finely inlaid in silver. The hair is drawn up into a topknot behind a crown. A silver bead forms the urna and necklace, and the back is inlaid in silver wire with a Yutang Shisou mark.
18 7/8 in. (47.9 cm) high
19TH CENTURY
The bodhisattva is shown standing with one hand positioned above the other, wearing long flowing robes and a cowl finely inlaid in silver. The hair is drawn up into a topknot behind a crown. A silver bead forms the urna and necklace, and the back is inlaid in silver wire with a Yutang Shisou mark.
18 7/8 in. (47.9 cm) high
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