A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA BHAISAJYAGURU, MING DYNASTY
A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA BHAISAJYAGURU, MING DYNASTY
China, 1368-1644. Seated in padmasana atop a lotus throne, the right hand lowered and clasped around a myrobalan fruit, the left hand held above the lap, dressed in long flowing robes opening at the chest, tied at the waist, and cascading in folds gathering at the top of the base, the hems incised with floral scroll, the face with a serene expression marked by downcast eyes below gently arched brows centered by an urna above full lips forming a subtle smile, flanked by elongated earlobes. The hair tightly arranged in small pointed curls surrounding the ushnisha.
Provenance: Swedish trade. A private collector in Sweden, acquired from the above.
Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age, with expected old wear and numerous casting flaws. Some corrosion. Minor nicks, losses and small dents, light scratches. Remnants of ancient pigment and lacquer gilding.
Weight: 6,197 g
Dimensions: Height 35.2 cm
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Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby's Paris, 16 June 2022, lot 68
Price: EUR 12,600 or approx. EUR 13,500 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A bronze seated figure of Shakyamuni Buddha Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting with similar foliate incised hems, hand gestures, and lotus base. Note the related size (33 cm).
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie's New York, 20 March 2001, lot 63
Price: USD 11,750 or approx. EUR 19,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An unusual bronze figure of Buddha, Ming dynasty, late 15th/16th century
Expert remarks: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting with similar base, incised robe, and pointed curls. Note the size (26.7 cm).
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A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA BHAISAJYAGURU, MING DYNASTY
China, 1368-1644. Seated in padmasana atop a lotus throne, the right hand lowered and clasped around a myrobalan fruit, the left hand held above the lap, dressed in long flowing robes opening at the chest, tied at the waist, and cascading in folds gathering at the top of the base, the hems incised with floral scroll, the face with a serene expression marked by downcast eyes below gently arched brows centered by an urna above full lips forming a subtle smile, flanked by elongated earlobes. The hair tightly arranged in small pointed curls surrounding the ushnisha.
Provenance: Swedish trade. A private collector in Sweden, acquired from the above.
Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age, with expected old wear and numerous casting flaws. Some corrosion. Minor nicks, losses and small dents, light scratches. Remnants of ancient pigment and lacquer gilding.
Weight: 6,197 g
Dimensions: Height 35.2 cm
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby's Paris, 16 June 2022, lot 68
Price: EUR 12,600 or approx. EUR 13,500 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A bronze seated figure of Shakyamuni Buddha Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting with similar foliate incised hems, hand gestures, and lotus base. Note the related size (33 cm).
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie's New York, 20 March 2001, lot 63
Price: USD 11,750 or approx. EUR 19,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An unusual bronze figure of Buddha, Ming dynasty, late 15th/16th century
Expert remarks: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting with similar base, incised robe, and pointed curls. Note the size (26.7 cm).
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