Sale 12195
New York
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14 - 15 June 2016
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF RICHARD D. BASS
Price realised
USD 750
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
TWO CHINESE DEHUA FIGURES OF SEATED GUANYIN 20TH CENTURY One seated in the lotus position on a draped lotus base, wearing an elaborate headdress with a small figure of Buddha in it, the other in elaborate robes seated cross-legged on an elaborate rockwork base holding a scepter with a scroll and vase on an outcrop while attended by a young child in a prayer, each with impressed four character and double gourd seal 14 ¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high, the tallest
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Pre-Lot Text
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