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Lot 1002
Large antique Chinese carved marble Guanyin
Sold
$2,250
Starting Bid: $1,500
Est.
$3,000 - $5,000
Live Auction
SELECT: 3 Day Auction
Description
Ming Dynasty (likely early 17th c.), nicely carved white marble sculpture of Guanyin and attendant, with accompanying letter stating "Wan Li period A.D. 1619, from the caves in Honan Province. Purchased in Peking, China, 1949", 45"h x 17.5"w x 8"d
Condition
Good/Fair, one foot with toe loss and repair, crack across lotus flower in hand (possibly repaired), other edge chips, spots of surface dirt **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
Provenance
A Private Collection: 33 East 70th Street, New York; Dunbar showroom, NYC (accompany letter states "Wan Li period A.D. 1619, from the caves in Honan Province. Purchased in Peking, China, 1949"; copy available to winning bidder on request)