A WELL CAST IRON HEAD OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PAINT AND GILDING

Estimated Value:

1.500 € - 2.500 €

Result:

3.367 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

China, Yuan/ early Ming dynasty
H. 23 cm (o.S.)
The upper and lower eyelids as well as the lips are rendered with double, raised contours. The chin, strands of hair and the brows connected above the bridge of the nose are also raised and linear. Large holes at the base of the topknot on three sides, to which a tiara may have been attached, and small holes at the ears, probably for jewellery. Remains of primer and paint.
Old Hamburg private collection, sold at Lempertz, Cologne, 12.6.2009, lot 65 - Traces of age, minor wear - Metal stand

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