Chinese Figure Of Guanyin In Variegated Stone With Round Fan, C. 1910

A finely carved Chinese soapstone figure of Guanyin, shown in a serene feminine form holding a round fan engraved with flowers. She wears flowing robes, with a long braid falling down the back and flowers arranged in an elaborate coiffure. The carving is delicate and carefully finished, with well-modelled drapery and a gentle, composed expression.

The figure is carved from a richly variegated Chinese stone, with soft natural transitions from pale cream to warm honey and deeper amber-brown tones, which add warmth and decorative richness to the piece. It stands on a fitted carved stone stand made specifically for it and now fixed in place.

The stand is carefully shaped, with a stepped form and a distinctive semicircular front element that gives the base a more architectural and visually balanced appearance.

For collectors, the figure is particularly appealing as a finely carved representation of Guanyin - Guānyīn Púsà (觀音菩薩) — combining the enduring popularity of this revered Chinese subject with attractive natural stone colour and the survival of its purpose-made fitted stand.

Measurements

• Weight: 549 g

• Height including stand: 20.5 cm (8.1″)

• Stand: 6.1 × 6.1 cm (2.4″ × 2.4″)

Condition
No chips or damage. The fitted stone stand was made specifically for the figure and is fixed to it.

Shipping & Packaging
Fully tracked and insured delivery.
Carefully packed using appropriate materials.

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