15th Nov, 2013 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 209
 

209

A Chinese Amber Figure of Guanyin, late 18th/early 19th century, standing holding a fly whisk,...

A Chinese Amber Figure of Guanyin, late 18th/early 19th century, standing holding a fly whisk, an attendant at her side amongst fungus and rockwork, 9cm high

Provenance: D & M Davis Ltd, Birmingham 1967

Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

Split down left hand side. Small section of bocage missing. Minor surface abrasions and tiny chips. A section of the fungus broken out but is with the figure. This amber carving was valued for insurance with the subsequent lot by Sotheby's in 1975 for £250. 190913

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale, 15th Nov, 2013

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