RARE AMERICAN TRADE SIGN.

RARE AMERICAN TRADE SIGN. Last quarter 19th century, probably New York. Large and finely detailed example of a carved Quanyin Buddha figure, with hands in mudra position. Believed to be a tea shop trade figure for window display. Carved in white pine with original polychrome paint decoration. Probably intended to display a case of tea in his lap. Recently discovered in a Hudson River Valley, NY home. Reference: Treasury of American Design by Clarence P. Hornung, Vol 1, page 66, figure 173-176. SIZE: 38-1/2″ h x 25″ w x 23″ d. CONDITION: Structurally very good with minor paint loss and with old small age splits. One fingertip with restoration, otherwise very good, untouched condition. 9-24150 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2044	$0.00	RARE AMERICAN TRADE SIGN. Last quarter 19th century, probably New York. Large and finely detailed example of a carved Quanyin Buddha figure, with hands in mudra position. Believed to be a tea shop trade figure for window display. Carved in white pine with original polychrome paint decoration. Probably intended to display a case of tea in his lap. Recently discovered in a Hudson River Valley, NY home. Reference: Treasury of American Design by Clarence P. Hornung, Vol 1, page 66, figure 173-176. SIZE: 38-1/2″ h x 25″ w x 23″ d. CONDITION: Structurally very good with minor paint loss and with old small age splits. One fingertip with restoration, otherwise very good, untouched condition. 9-24150 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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