Asian Art Auction

June 10, 2013

LOT 63

Lot 63

Large Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Sino-Tibetan, 17th/18th Century

Large Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Sino-Tibetan, 17th/18th Century
Lot 63 Details
Large Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Sino-Tibetan, 17th/18th Century

Heavily cast and well patinated throughout, the rounded face with meditative expression and downcast eyes, a broad nose, and full lips framed by a pair of elongated and fleshy ears with tight whorls of hair and an elaborate top knot, the figure dressed in decorated robes cascading away from the body seated in a cross legged position with the soles of his feet upturned, the whole raised on a double lotus plinth performing the vitarka and jnana mudras
height 11.9" — 30.3 cm.

Estimate $15,000-$20,000

Realised: $33,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Large Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Sino-Tibetan, 17th/18th Century
  • Large Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Sino-Tibetan, 17th/18th Century
Provenance:

Private collection of Buddhist Art, Cleveland, Ohio, acquired in the 1990's. Select parts of the collection were on loan to the Columbus Museum of Art for their 2004 exhibition ‘The Circle of Bliss: Buddhist Meditational Art’.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 63
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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