13th Oct, 2023 11:00
THREE-DAY AUCTION - Fine Chinese Art / 中國藝術集珍 / Buddhism & Hinduism
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A LARGE BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA, YUAN - EARLY MING DYNASTY, CHINA, 14TH-15TH CENTURY
十四至十五世紀元至明初大型銅佛陀頭像
Sold for €4,420
including Buyer's Premium
Expert’s note: The head of the Buddha reflects profound contemplation. It was undoubtedly a component of a larger statue, approximately 70-80 cm in height, and probably salvaged after the remaining parts of the statue were destroyed in a fire. There are slight indications of fire damage on the right side of the deity's face, serving as a testament to this incident. The partially closed eyes capture the essence of Buddha's meditation, while the intricately carved facial features highlight his vibrant serenity and inner tranquility.
The massively cast head is flanked by elongated earlobes, surmounted by an ushnisha and covered with a multitude of snail shell curls in high relief. The face shows prominent brows, heavy-lidded eyes, and a sharp nose above the bow-shaped lips outlining a indulgent smile.
Provenance: Jacques Barrère, Paris, France. A copy of the signed expertise from Jacques Barrère Art D’Extrême Orient, dated 10 November 1999, confirming the dating above, accompanies this lot. The Jacques Barrère Gallery is located in the heart of Paris, in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. Since 1969, it has held exhibitions to promote and preserve Far-Eastern art. The gallery specializes in Chinese sculpture, archaeology, ceramics and decorative arts, as well as Japanese works of art and porcelain. Statuary art from Gandhara, India or South-East Asia is also regularly displayed. Objects once owned by Barrère are now in major museums around the world, including the Guimet, the Cernuschi, and the Shanghai Museum. The Barrère gallery is a regular exhibitor at TEFAF in Maastricht.
Condition: Good condition commensurate with age and size, showing significant old wear and weathering, minimal corrosion, and expected casting flaws. Some dents, losses, and minor fire damage. Magnificent naturally grown patina overall.
Weight: 11.4 kg
Height: Height 18 cm (excl. base) and 32 cm (incl. base)
Please click here to read the full description
Mounted on an associated base. (2)
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 20 March 2019, lot 680
Price: USD 137,500 or approx. EUR 150,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A large bronze figure of Shakyamuni Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century
Expert remark: Note the size of the complete figure here is 54.6 cm, resulting in a size of 14.5 cm for the head itself, which is smaller than the present lot with a height of 18 cm.
点此阅读中文翻译 (Chinese Translation)
十四至十五世紀元至明初大型銅佛陀頭像
圓臉，表情寧靜，半閉的柳葉形眼睛，狹窄的鼻樑，柳葉形眉。笑容慈祥，側面長耳垂，螺髻。
來源：法國巴黎Jacques Barrère; 此拍品附有Jacques Barrère Art D’Extrême Orient 藝廊於 1999 年 11 月 10 日簽署的專業意見的副本，確認了上述日期。Jacques Barrère藝廊位於巴黎市中心的聖日耳曼德佩區。自1969年以來，它一直舉辦展覽以推廣和保護遠東藝術。該藝廊專注於中國雕塑、考古、陶瓷和裝飾藝術，以及日本藝術品和瓷器，也定期展出來自犍陀羅、印度或東南亞的雕像藝術。Jacques Barrère曾經擁有的藏品現在分佈在世界各地的重要博物館中，包括吉美博物館、賽努奇博物館和上海博物館。Barrère 藝廊經常參加馬斯特里赫特 TEFAF 博覽會。
品相：狀況良好，顯示出明顯的磨損和風化、輕微腐蝕和鑄造缺陷，一些凹痕、缺損和輕微的火災損壞。自然包漿。
重量：11.4 公斤
尺寸：高18 厘米 (不含底座)，32 厘米 (含底座)
配置底座（2）
拍賣結果比較：
形制：非常相近
拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2019年3月20日，lot 680
價格：USD 137,500（相當於今日EUR 150,000）
描述：明十六 / 十七世紀銅釋迦牟尼佛坐像
專家評論：此像的完整尺寸為 54.6 厘米，頭部尺寸為 14.5 厘米，比本拍品的高度 18 厘米要小。
Expert’s note: The head of the Buddha reflects profound contemplation. It was undoubtedly a component of a larger statue, approximately 70-80 cm in height, and probably salvaged after the remaining parts of the statue were destroyed in a fire. There are slight indications of fire damage on the right side of the deity's face, serving as a testament to this incident. The partially closed eyes capture the essence of Buddha's meditation, while the intricately carved facial features highlight his vibrant serenity and inner tranquility.
The massively cast head is flanked by elongated earlobes, surmounted by an ushnisha and covered with a multitude of snail shell curls in high relief. The face shows prominent brows, heavy-lidded eyes, and a sharp nose above the bow-shaped lips outlining a indulgent smile.
Provenance: Jacques Barrère, Paris, France. A copy of the signed expertise from Jacques Barrère Art D’Extrême Orient, dated 10 November 1999, confirming the dating above, accompanies this lot. The Jacques Barrère Gallery is located in the heart of Paris, in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. Since 1969, it has held exhibitions to promote and preserve Far-Eastern art. The gallery specializes in Chinese sculpture, archaeology, ceramics and decorative arts, as well as Japanese works of art and porcelain. Statuary art from Gandhara, India or South-East Asia is also regularly displayed. Objects once owned by Barrère are now in major museums around the world, including the Guimet, the Cernuschi, and the Shanghai Museum. The Barrère gallery is a regular exhibitor at TEFAF in Maastricht.
Condition: Good condition commensurate with age and size, showing significant old wear and weathering, minimal corrosion, and expected casting flaws. Some dents, losses, and minor fire damage. Magnificent naturally grown patina overall.
Weight: 11.4 kg
Height: Height 18 cm (excl. base) and 32 cm (incl. base)
Please click here to read the full description
Mounted on an associated base. (2)
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 20 March 2019, lot 680
Price: USD 137,500 or approx. EUR 150,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A large bronze figure of Shakyamuni Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century
Expert remark: Note the size of the complete figure here is 54.6 cm, resulting in a size of 14.5 cm for the head itself, which is smaller than the present lot with a height of 18 cm.
点此阅读中文翻译 (Chinese Translation)
十四至十五世紀元至明初大型銅佛陀頭像
圓臉，表情寧靜，半閉的柳葉形眼睛，狹窄的鼻樑，柳葉形眉。笑容慈祥，側面長耳垂，螺髻。
來源：法國巴黎Jacques Barrère; 此拍品附有Jacques Barrère Art D’Extrême Orient 藝廊於 1999 年 11 月 10 日簽署的專業意見的副本，確認了上述日期。Jacques Barrère藝廊位於巴黎市中心的聖日耳曼德佩區。自1969年以來，它一直舉辦展覽以推廣和保護遠東藝術。該藝廊專注於中國雕塑、考古、陶瓷和裝飾藝術，以及日本藝術品和瓷器，也定期展出來自犍陀羅、印度或東南亞的雕像藝術。Jacques Barrère曾經擁有的藏品現在分佈在世界各地的重要博物館中，包括吉美博物館、賽努奇博物館和上海博物館。Barrère 藝廊經常參加馬斯特里赫特 TEFAF 博覽會。
品相：狀況良好，顯示出明顯的磨損和風化、輕微腐蝕和鑄造缺陷，一些凹痕、缺損和輕微的火災損壞。自然包漿。
重量：11.4 公斤
尺寸：高18 厘米 (不含底座)，32 厘米 (含底座)
配置底座（2）
拍賣結果比較：
形制：非常相近
拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2019年3月20日，lot 680
價格：USD 137,500（相當於今日EUR 150,000）
描述：明十六 / 十七世紀銅釋迦牟尼佛坐像
專家評論：此像的完整尺寸為 54.6 厘米，頭部尺寸為 14.5 厘米，比本拍品的高度 18 厘米要小。
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