A Dehua porcelain figure of the standing Guanyin

Estimated Value:

900 € - 1.500 €

Result:

1.813 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

China, marked Xue Changsen, Republic period
H. 49 cm
White porcelain with a glossy, slightly bluish glaze in the traditional "Blanc de Chine" style. Guanyin stands barefoot in an elegant pose on a round, unglazed lotus pedestal. She wears a long, flowing robe with delicate drapery, a hood over her pinned-up hair, and an elaborate, three-strand pearl necklace across her chest. Four-character seal mark on the inner rim of the hollow interior: *Xue Changsen zuo* (Made by Xue Changsen).
Former European private collection - Few glaze imperfections, pedestal with sand adhesions
Xue Changsen was a well-known master of porcelain sculpture who was active in the early 20th century. He was a member of the famous "Fujian Guild" (Fujian Huiguan) in Jingdezhen. This group included the best sculptors of the era, such as Zeng Longsheng and Wei Hongtai

Bidding Estimate Shipping

previous lot Catalogue next lot