Bidspirit auction | Lrg Chinese Qing Pale Jadeite

Lrg Chinese Qing Pale Jadeite Guanyin Figure - Large Chinese jadeite figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 20th century. Modeled holding a peony spray in her right hand, the figure's hair is bound high in a tight knot atop her head. Her robes flow loosely, curving across her front. The stone of a pale, celadon tone, with a dark emerald band across the floral spray and apple flecking along the robes. Illustrated in Nott, ”Voices from the Flowery Kingdom, ” pl. 36; Nott, ”A Catalogue of Rare Chinese Jade Carvings, ” pg. 7. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”Important Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes, Jade Carvings and Jewelry, Furniture and Works of Art, ” 20 November 1979, Lot 461; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Height: 26 1/4 in x width: 7 1/4 in x depth: 5 1/4 in. Weight approx.: 16,700 g. Condition: There are no large losses. There are minute chips along the extreme edges of the petals, noticeable upon touch. There is a toned possible repaired break running upward from the woman's chest, over her head, and down her left shoulder; however, due to natural fissures in the stone, it is difficult to discern with certainty the extent to which the sculpture has been compromised. The figure is affixed to a carved wooden stand. Light wear to the stand.