April Gallery Auction
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3377
Chinese Blanc de Chine Figure of Guanyin
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Attributed to He Chaozong (early 17th century): Chinese Blanc de Chine Figure of Guanyin.
The figure standing on a lotus base, depicted with downcast eyes and a serene expression, the face full and softly modeled, the hair gathered beneath a cowl and adorned with a ruyi-form ornament, draped in long flowing robes with a shawl cascading over the shoulders, all covered in a creamy white glaze with a slight ivory tone. The figure is hollow, consistent with Dehua porcelain practice, and the reverse impressed with a gourd-shaped seal reading “Dehua” and a square seal reading “Seal of He Chaozong.”The refined modeling, elegant proportions, and smooth, lustrous glaze exemplify the Dehua kilns’ pursuit of jade-like purity, while the gently animated folds of the garment and suggestion of movement in the base convey a sense of pulsating dynamism within an tranquil presence.
{Approximate dimensions: H 25 inches (63.5 cm)}
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