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A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA AMITAYUS, TIBET, 19TH CENTURY
LOT 27 - FAS0624
Finely cast, seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus throne with his hands lowered in dhyana mudra. Dressed in a dhoti arranged in tight folds beneath his legs, a long shawl which flares out from the sides, and adorned with fine jewelry. The figure’s face with a serene expression, the hair arranged in a high chignon behind the foliate tiara.
Provenance: Old Austrian private collection. Viennese private collection, acquired from the above.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, casting flaws, and the water vessel lost. The bronze is covered in a rich, chocolate patina which darkens in the recesses.
Weight: 649 g
Dimensions: Height 14.2 cm
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie’s New York, 22 September 2021, lot 404
Price: USD 32,500 or approx. EUR 36,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A group of three bronze ‘Pala revival’-style Buddhist figures, TIbeto-Chinese, 18th century
Expert remark: Compare the related form and style. Note this lot is comprised of three figures. Note the size (17.5 cm).
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