Lot 314 , A large Chinese coral figure of Guanyin, 27.7cm incl. wood stand

A large Chinese coral figure of Guanyin, holding a vase and a scroll and standing on a lotus lappeted base, 27.7cm incl. wood stand
Estimate £2,000-3,000

The neck broken and restuck and is such a clean break that it is very difficult to actually see the repair, typical natural faults to the coral with some wax filler to tiny tubules, small plug filler to skirt of figure done in manufacture, figure is glued to wood stand so cannot inspect the very base for condition. Slight crack across the bottom of her dress into the lotus base on the front, otherwise good condition.
740 grams including the wood stand the figure is stuck to.


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Sold for £2,000