Lot 491 , A 19th century Chinese carved soapstone model of Guanyin and a Kangxi Dehua figure of Guanyin (the latter cracked) (2)
A 19th century Chinese carved soapstone model of Guanyin and a Kangxi Dehua figure of Guanyin (the latter cracked) (2)
Estimate £80-120
The soapstone figure is screwed to base, has a repair or natural fault to back of robe, there are also other natural faults and inclusions. The wooden base is missing section at back. The other figure is heavily cracked and restuck.
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Sold for £120