AN EGG AND SPINACH MOLDED BISCUIT PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A GUANYIN CHINA, QING DYNASTY, POSSIBLY KANGXI PERIOD The Goddess of Mercy is depicted seated in rajalalisana, wearing loose robes and a necklace as well as a veil covering the hair-bun which topped her head. She is also holding a fly whisk in her right hand as well as a holy water vase in her left hand. The piece is covered with an egg and spinach (also known as arlequin, i.e. yellow and aubergine enamels) glaze. Offered at auction together with an old and desirable matching wooden collector stand with lotus bands. H (stand excluded): 19,2 cm H (stand included): 25,5 cm Note: An identical figure of Guanyin is visible in the archived sold lots of Galerie Nicolas Fournery, Paris, France. Click HERE to see the related item. A related figure is illustrated by Luisa Vinhais and Jorge Welsh in Biscuit: Refined Chinese Famille Verte Wares, Jorge Welsh Books, London and Lisbon, October, 2012, pp. 206-210. 黄绿釉观音瓷像 中国，清代 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.