Asian garden statue Of Guan Yin

Limestone statue, probably the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin ,from the private collection of the late Donald Neering. She stands 40″h and is on a 16″ separate plinth. There is remarkable definition to her features and to the drapery of her clothing, as well as to the detail of jewelry and head dress. Her facial expression is especially captivating, and what one would hope to see on a Goddess of her reputation! She has been mended at the neck and has a chip here and there, commensurate with her age, which I’m guessing is about 200.
A very special piece.