A fine Dehua model of Guanyin, protector of fishermen, China, marked He Chaozong, 17th century.

A fine Dehua model of Guanyin, protector of fishermen, China, marked He Chaozong, 17th century. photo courtesy Nagel

The deity stands on a low base lapped by waves, her extended left foot resting on a vase from which protect a lotos flower and leaf. H. 46,7 cm - Estimate € 15 000 / 25 000

Provenienz: Aus einer norddeutschen Privatsammlung, über den deutschen Kunsthändler Heinz Reichert erworben bei Sotheby's London, 9.12.1975, Lot 177

Vgl. John Ayers 'Blanc de Chine - Divine Images in Porcelain', China Insitute Gallery 2002, no. 26 - Christie's London, 8.11.2005, Lot 86 - Kleinere Bestoßungen am Gewand, der Lotos mit Brandrissen

Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. November 5th 2010 www.auction.de