A 'Dehua' seated figure of Guanyin17th / 18th century十七 / 十八世紀 德化白釉觀音坐像the back with an impressed He Chaozong seal mark《何朝宗印》仿款Height 12¼ in., 31.1 cm来源: Description A 'Dehua' seated figure of Guanyin17th / 18th century十七 / 十八世紀 德化白釉觀音坐像the back with an impressed He Chaozong seal mark《何朝宗印》仿款Height 12¼ in., 31.1 cmCondition reportThe sculpture is missing an element (likely a bundle of books or a flask) that rested on a rockwork pedestal to one side of the figure. The glaze is tinged with a caramel brown tone indicating that the piece may have been slightly misfired. There a characteristic firing tears at the base and others visible at the deity's foot and knee. There are scattered, tiny burst glaze bubbles visible along the edges of the robe and the lotus pendant. The surface overall with wear and minor imperfections consistent with age and type.For more information on and additional videos for this lot, please contactserina.wei@sothebys.com.In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.ProvenanceChristie's New York, 9th-10th November 1981, lot 236.Japanese Private Collection.紐約佳士得1981年11月9至10日，編號236日本私人收藏