Chinese 18th Century or earlier A large and rare carved pain...

Estimate

£8,000 - £12,000

Chinese
18th Century or earlier
A large and rare carved painted wood figure of Kuan Yin, the Bodhisattva of mercy, seated cross legged on a draped base with both hands raised, the swirling celestial garment looped at the elbows and sweeping out over the right shoulder. The head is tilted to one side with a serene expression and wearing a high lotus diadem. 
Traces of gilding and original polychrome.
With original Barling, 1970 invoice. 

See Christie's, Annabel's, Lot 124. The sister statue that realised GBP 137,500

Property of a lady

Provenance:
Barling, 112 Mount Street, London, 8th November 1970, where purchased by the current owner's mother.

Dimensions:
42 in. (H) x 25 in. (W) x 18 in. (D)