2509/​51

A Chinese soapstone figure of Guanyin, dressed in a richly pleated robe. Qing, 19th century. H. 12 cm.

Provenance: According to information acquired by Ludvig Stenersen Münter, 1877–1957, who worked for the Great Northern Telegraph Company and was stationed as an assistent in Shanghai from 1900–1909 and as a station master in Beijing from 1909–1929, the family knew Sophus Black, and their home was a popular meeting place for Danish expats in Beijing.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Some scratches, especially on back. Two holes on bottom presumably for stand.

Auction
Category
Estimate

4,000–6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

1,800 DKK  

22 bids

When Bidder Bid
295626 1,800 DKK
893062 1,750 DKK
295626 1,700 DKK
893062 1,650 DKK
295626 1,600 DKK
927346 1,550 DKK
295626 1,500 DKK
927346 1,450 DKK
1017714 1,400 DKK
927346 1,350 DKK
1017714 1,300 DKK
927346 1,250 DKK
295626 1,200 DKK
927346 1,150 DKK
895922 1,100 DKK
295626 1,050 DKK
894116 (Auto bid) 1,000 DKK
295626 1,000 DKK
894116 950 DKK
802311 900 DKK
1017714 850 DKK
802311 800 DKK