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Lot 337

A 'blanc de chine' figure of a seated Guanyin

Estimated Value:

2.500 € - 3.500 €

Result:

incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

China, marked 'bo ji yu ren', Qing dynasty
H. 32 cm
Shown seated in rajalilasana, holding a scroll in her right hand, wearing a lotus necklace and loose robes falling in graceful folds around the body, the hair dressed in a topknot secured by a hairpin, the back with one mark 'bo ji yu ren', associated with Su Xuejin (1869-1919).
Former European private collection
Su Xuejin was one of the most talented porcelain artists in Dehua during the turn of the twentieth century. His sculptures often feature meticulous details and are full of life energy - Slightly chipped at the front of the robe.