Cast Gilt-bronze Figure of Guanyin and Stand, China, Ming dynasty style, seated in padmasana, her hands raised with the right in abhaya mudra, the hexagonal pedestal stand with a columnar support surmounted with a hollow three-tiered lotus stand, chased details, overall ht. 13 3/4, bodhisattva ht. 8 3/4 in. Estimate $2,000-2,500 gilt loss, flaking to some gilt, particularly to right hand (possibly from regilt), heavy surface dirt. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.