Sale 7431
London
|
6 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 3,250
Estimate
TWO BLANC-DE-CHINE MODELS OF GUANYIN KANGXI (1662-1722) Each modelled with a centrally seated Guanyin with the hands held together on a rockwork base, flanked by two smaller standing acolytes below and a bird and vase by their sides 8½ in. (21.6 cm.) max. high (2)
Provenance
Alain de Botton.
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