Subasta Bidspirit | An important large bronce figure

An important large bronce figure of Guanyin, Ming - The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana on a lotiform throne while holding a willow stem in the raised right hand and a cup in the left hand. A serene expression with partially closed eyes is framed by elongated earlobes and floral pendant earrings. Her finely detailed hair is upswept into a top knot beneath an elaborated crown with a seated figure of Amitabha Buddha on the centre. She wears long flowing robes with detailed floral motif hems and long beaded necklaces on top of the uncovered torso. The bronze base is crafted into three rows of lotus petals. The figure conserves a patina with traces of gilding and, inside, has a layer of material from the mould used to cast the figure. Size: 90,50 x 45 x 52 cm Provenance: Private Collection Turkey Meltem Karabeyoglu   Note bidders: In order to bid on this lot, a deposit of the indicated amount (starting price) is required to be made to the Darley Auctions bank account before the 28th of December. Only users who make the deposit will be allowed to bid on this lot. Once the identity of the bidder has been verified and the deposit has been transferred, the only bids accepted unilaterally will be from absentee bids, floor bids and telephone. The auctioneer has the right to cancel bids from online platforms at any time. Please contact us at info@subastasdarley.com or call +34 960 46 16 88.