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Polychrome Wood Figure of Guanyin Qing

Offered by: Garance Interior Design

Description
China 19th Century Qing Dynasty
A large polychrome wood figure of Guanyin, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, from a private collection, directly bought in China in 1980 by the former owner for his Parisian apartment.
His collection was supervised by the famous Daniel Pasgrimaud, one of the main donators of the Louvre, and most known interior designer of the 20th century. This iconography of the Gandavyuha chapter of the Buddhist Avatamasakasutra. the young pilgrim Sudhana found Guanyin seated on the rocky shores of the grotto "sound of waves" contemplating the reflection of the moon in the water. This specific form of Guanyin became better known as water-moon Guanyin.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood polychrome
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1850
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Incollect Reference #:	417072

Dimensions

W.	29.52 in;	H.	45.27 in;	D.	21.65 in;
W.	74.98 cm;	H.	114.99 cm;	D.	54.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

Garance Interior Design is a French-based company founded in 1993 by Pierre Bîmes and Marc Dauberte in Bordeaux. We like to navigate through periods and styles, from mid century to brand new top design projects. We are specialized in wine castle renovations and one-of-a-kind urban apartments projects.