A large Chinese Ming-style gesso and polychrome decorated wood carved Quanyin 19th century Substantial standing figure, well modeled carved to show black painted reeded piled hair in chignon, serene expression to wide face, hands in the motion of beating a small shoulder-slung drum, flowing sleeves and robe, over scrolling base, gesso and pigment with gilt highlights. H: 42 in. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Florida