A Dehua figure of Guanyin
Republic period
Seated in 'royal ease' with the proper left arm drawn in front of the chest holding a scepter, the loose robes falling in folds over the body and opening to reveal a necklace at the chest, the oval face with a serene expression and downcast eyes, the hair pulled into a high chignon save for three long tresses falling over each shoulder, the back impressed with a square 'fisherman' mark reading Boji yuren ('Virtue extends to all, even to fishermen').
8 5/8in (21.9cm) high

PLEASE NOTE: This report describes, but may not be limited to, major condition issues for the lot.
Wood stand. The figure is in mostly good condition, but there is a loss to one fingertip.