IMPORTANT CARVED SOAPSTONE OF QUANYIN VIEWING THE WATER MOON.

PROVENANCE: From the family shrine of Prince Duan. It is purported to have been taken with him during his time in exile. By descent through the family to his great-granddaughter. Signed letter of provenance by Mme. Hengyi Aixinjueluo accompanies this lot stating this is from the family shrine of Prince Duan’s Palace in late Qing Dynasty.

PROVENANCE: Signed certificate of provenance by Mme. Hengyi Aixinjueluo stating that to her recollection from the information that was provided to her by her ancestors this item is from the family shrine of Prince Duan’s Palace in the late Qing Dynasty.

IMPORTANT CARVED SOAPSTONE OF QUANYIN VIEWING THE WATER MOON. Chinese, Qing Dynasty. This beautifully detailed carved figure depicted sitting on a large rock, left arm resting on raised knee, each foot positioned on a lotus blossom. Plinth surrounded by swirling water. With polychrome painted highlights. SIZE: 22-1/2″ h x 14″ w. PROVENANCE: From the family shrine of Prince Duan. It is purported to have been taken with him during his time in exile. By descent through the family to his great-granddaughter. Signed letter of provenance by Mme. Hengyi Aixinjueluo accompanies this lot. CONDITION: Very fine with untouched surfaces. 9-23940 (20,000-40,000)

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
	3113	$32,200.00	PROVENANCE: From the family shrine of Prince Duan. It is purported to have been taken with him during his time in exile. By descent through the family to his great-granddaughter. Signed letter of provenance by Mme. Hengyi Aixinjueluo accompanies this lot stating this is from the family shrine of Prince Duan’s Palace in late Qing Dynasty. PROVENANCE: Signed certificate of provenance by Mme. Hengyi Aixinjueluo stating that to her recollection from the information that was provided to her by her ancestors this item is from the family shrine of Prince Duan’s Palace in the late Qing Dynasty. IMPORTANT CARVED SOAPSTONE OF QUANYIN VIEWING THE WATER MOON. Chinese, Qing Dynasty. This beautifully detailed carved figure depicted sitting on a large rock, left arm resting on raised knee, each foot positioned on a lotus blossom. Plinth surrounded by swirling water. With polychrome painted highlights. SIZE: 22-1/2″ h x 14″ w. PROVENANCE: From the family shrine of Prince Duan. It is purported to have been taken with him during his time in exile. By descent through the family to his great-granddaughter. Signed letter of provenance by Mme. Hengyi Aixinjueluo accompanies this lot. CONDITION: Very fine with untouched surfaces. 9-23940 (20,000-40,000) 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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