17th Oct, 2024 11:00
TWO-DAY AUCTION: Fine Asian Art, Buddhism and Hinduism
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A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA, TIBET, 17TH CENTURY
Sold for €3,900
including Buyer's Premium
Exquisitely cast, the bodhisattva stands in samabhanga, with the right hand in varada mudra and the left in vitarka mudra. Draped in long, loose-fitting layered robes with finely incised floral hems, the figure is adorned with elaborate foliate and beaded jewelry set with turquoise and other gemstones. A billowing celestial scarf wraps gracefully around the arms. The serene face, with downcast eyes, full cheeks, arched brows, and a raised urna, complements the hair arranged in a high chignon, topped by a jewel behind the paneled tiara.
Provenance: The Farrow Collection of Chinese Works of Art, and thence by descent. George F. Farrow (1916-2001), born in Greenwich, South London, was a prominent British art collector and property developer. After World War II, he expanded a small property firm into one of Britain's largest private landlord companies. Farrow's deep passion for art led to the creation of the Farrow Art Collection, which featured Italian and European artworks, fine furniture, Oriental carpets, and Chinese art. Farrow meticulously cataloged his collection, driven by a lifelong fascination with Oriental rugs, a passion sparked by childhood visits to the Horniman Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Although rugs were his primary interest, his first acquisition was a Chinese blue and white charger from the Kangxi period. Farrow described his love of art as "sincere and pure," driven by passion rather than profit, reflecting his impeccable taste and broad interests in the art world.
Condition: Good condition with old wear, casting flaws, small nicks, minor dents, some of the inlays replaced, and losses. Good, naturally grown patina. The small cavity on the back is sealed.
Weight: 1,445 g (incl. base)
Dimensions: Height 32 cm (excl. base) and 37.5 cm (incl. base)
Mounted on an associated wood base. (2)
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie’s Paris, 13 June 2013, lot 285
Price: EUR 47,100 or approx. EUR 57,000 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A gilt-bronze figure of Manjushri, Tibet, 17th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling, manner of casting, and gilding with similar layered robes, billowing scarf, inlaid jewelry, and gilt-lacquered face. Note the smaller size (27 cm).
Exquisitely cast, the bodhisattva stands in samabhanga, with the right hand in varada mudra and the left in vitarka mudra. Draped in long, loose-fitting layered robes with finely incised floral hems, the figure is adorned with elaborate foliate and beaded jewelry set with turquoise and other gemstones. A billowing celestial scarf wraps gracefully around the arms. The serene face, with downcast eyes, full cheeks, arched brows, and a raised urna, complements the hair arranged in a high chignon, topped by a jewel behind the paneled tiara.
Provenance: The Farrow Collection of Chinese Works of Art, and thence by descent. George F. Farrow (1916-2001), born in Greenwich, South London, was a prominent British art collector and property developer. After World War II, he expanded a small property firm into one of Britain's largest private landlord companies. Farrow's deep passion for art led to the creation of the Farrow Art Collection, which featured Italian and European artworks, fine furniture, Oriental carpets, and Chinese art. Farrow meticulously cataloged his collection, driven by a lifelong fascination with Oriental rugs, a passion sparked by childhood visits to the Horniman Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Although rugs were his primary interest, his first acquisition was a Chinese blue and white charger from the Kangxi period. Farrow described his love of art as "sincere and pure," driven by passion rather than profit, reflecting his impeccable taste and broad interests in the art world.
Condition: Good condition with old wear, casting flaws, small nicks, minor dents, some of the inlays replaced, and losses. Good, naturally grown patina. The small cavity on the back is sealed.
Weight: 1,445 g (incl. base)
Dimensions: Height 32 cm (excl. base) and 37.5 cm (incl. base)
Mounted on an associated wood base. (2)
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie’s Paris, 13 June 2013, lot 285
Price: EUR 47,100 or approx. EUR 57,000 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A gilt-bronze figure of Manjushri, Tibet, 17th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling, manner of casting, and gilding with similar layered robes, billowing scarf, inlaid jewelry, and gilt-lacquered face. Note the smaller size (27 cm).
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