Height: 12 3/4" Width: 6 1/2" EXTRAORDINARY, RARE, Chinese Song Dynasty Hutian kiln Bodhisattva Buddha figure of Simhanada Avalokiteshvara, Guanyin porcelain statue. With a slim body, cold gilding face, two hands, three peaceful eyes, the face slightly smiling. The right hand is extended above the knee in the mudra of giving refuge. The palm of the left hand is supported on the moon seat, pressed down on the seat behind the left thigh. The breast encircled with a white Brahmin string necklace; with a lower garment of silk. The body is slightly thin and dexterous. The legs are in royal ease position, with the right knee raised, and left leg drawn in. Relaxing seated upon a double lotus throne. Two attendants standing beneath the throne.PROVENANCE: Private collections of John Platts (1905-1985), second son Geoffrey Platts, of Glen Cove, Long Island, NY.ORIGINAL RECEIPT, bought from F. A. LUDLAM, valuer, appraisal & estate, of Long Island Estate, Dated July 7th 1934.(PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO MULTIPLE ITEMS ON SINGLE PAPER RECORD, THE ORIGINAL INVOICE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED WITH SALE)Glen Cove New York is on the North Shore of Long Island and was the summer resort of the rich and famous. In the early 1900s Property was owned by F.W. Woolworth, J.P Morgan, John Platt and John D. Rockefeller. Many of the estates have been sold and are now operated as resorts. The Mansions of Glen Cove The Webb Institute was used as educational facilities and even the Soviet Union has purchased property for retreats for visiting dignitaries. The Collections of Mr. John Platts presented and offered up to auctions from Lot-172 through Lot-182, and continued from Lot-184 Through Lot-209. Condition BROKEN (missing) on left hand pinky finger. All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.