AN IMPRESSIVE AND FINE CHINESE CARVED GREY STONE HEAD OF THE AVALOKITESHVARA BODHISATTVA, GUANYIN 唐至明 灰石菩薩頭像
AN IMPRESSIVE AND FINE CHINESE CARVED GREY STONE HEAD OF THE AVALOKITESHVARA BODHISATTVA, GUANYIN Tang - Ming Dynasty 唐至明 灰石菩薩頭像 The elongated and plump face is deeply carved depicting the Bodhisattva with a benevolent expression, sensitively carved with downcast bow-shaped eyes beneath slightly bulging eyelids which are both set within arched brows elegantly curved to the bridge of the sharp nose, below the well-defined full lips with a double chin, the head flanked by pendulous ears and surmounted by meticulously combed hair which is held up into an elaborate chignon secured in place by an intricately adorned floral headdress depicting a large flower at the forefront, the stone of a dark grey tone, 49 cm high, 23cm wide, 21cm deep, wood stand 33.3 kg - PROVENANCE: From the collection of Samuel Elzevier Ramondt, born in Soekowono, Java, Indonesia 1866, died in Hilversum, Holland in 1933. He worked in the Sugar industry and married Geertruid Wichers in Surabaya, Java, they had three children, the youngest of which was, Marianne Hermina Ramondt (1911-1992); Marianne Ramondt and Frederik Küthe, who inherited part of the collection, including this stone head of the Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, which resided on a large plinth at their home in Laren in the same spot in their dining room throughout their many years there (c.1947-1992); Inherited by Alexandra Küthe, born in Holland in 1943; Thence by descent, Property of a Gentleman, UK Private Collection 來源： 塞繆爾·埃爾澤維爾 ·拉蒙特收藏。他1866 年出生於印度尼西亞爪哇島，1933 年逝於荷蘭。其曾於製糖業工作，並在爪哇泗水與吉爾特魯伊德·威徹斯 結婚，他們育有三個孩子，其中最小的是瑪麗安·埃爾米娜·拉蒙特（1911-1992）； 瑪麗安·拉蒙特 和弗雷德里克·庫特繼承了部分藏品，其中包括這尊灰石菩薩頭像，並一直放置在他們位於荷蘭拉倫的家中的飯廳（約1947-1992）； 此後家族傳承至亞歷珊卓·庫特，1943 年出生於荷蘭； 此後家族傳承，紳士藏品，英國私人收藏 - NOTE: Exquisitely proportioned and exquisitely crafted, this scultpure stands as a remarkable testament to the exceptional standards achieved in Buddhist portraiture during the Tang dynasty, a period renowned for its vibrancy in Chinese art history. During this era, Buddhism thrived in China, witnessing the construction of numerous shrines under the emperor's direct patronage and the appointment of eminent monks as state preceptors. Buddhist art experienced a golden age following the influx of foreign ideas and styles, with substantial financial resources allocated to the creation of Buddhist caves. Within these caves, magnificent sculptures emerged, blending powerful and sensual forms with nuanced expressions. The compassionate countenance of the present piece, characterized by delicately downturned eyes, gracefully arched brows, and intricately detailed high chignon, suggests its representation of Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin, the compassionate Bodhisattva of Mercy. In Buddhist belief, such deity images served as pivotal focal points of worship, inspiring profound acts of devotion that facilitated personal spiritual growth and the pursuit of liberation. For similar examples sold at auction all suggesting the dating of the present lot to the Tang Dynasty, please see one similar sculpture sold at Sotheby's, New York, 21 March, 2018, Lot 563 ($150,000 USD); another comparable sculpture previously in the Arthur M. Sackler Collection offered at Bonhams, Hong Kong, 29 November 2023, Lot 929; another sold at Sotheby's, New York, 15 September, 2010, Lot 298 ($92,500 USD); another at Bonhams, Hong Kong, 26 May 2007, Lot 170; another sold at Christie's, New York, 22 March 1999, Lot 158 ($74,000 USD).Click here to share:Request a condition report
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AN IMPRESSIVE AND FINE CHINESE CARVED GREY STONE HEAD OF THE AVALOKITESHVARA BODHISATTVA, GUANYIN Tang - Ming Dynasty 唐至明 灰石菩薩頭像 The elongated and plump face is deeply carved depicting the Bodhisattva with a benevolent expression, sensitively carved with downcast bow-shaped eyes beneath slightly bulging eyelids which are both set within arched brows elegantly curved to the bridge of the sharp nose, below the well-defined full lips with a double chin, the head flanked by pendulous ears and surmounted by meticulously combed hair which is held up into an elaborate chignon secured in place by an intricately adorned floral headdress depicting a large flower at the forefront, the stone of a dark grey tone, 49 cm high, 23cm wide, 21cm deep, wood stand 33.3 kg - PROVENANCE: From the collection of Samuel Elzevier Ramondt, born in Soekowono, Java, Indonesia 1866, died in Hilversum, Holland in 1933. He worked in the Sugar industry and married Geertruid Wichers in Surabaya, Java, they had three children, the youngest of which was, Marianne Hermina Ramondt (1911-1992); Marianne Ramondt and Frederik Küthe, who inherited part of the collection, including this stone head of the Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, which resided on a large plinth at their home in Laren in the same spot in their dining room throughout their many years there (c.1947-1992); Inherited by Alexandra Küthe, born in Holland in 1943; Thence by descent, Property of a Gentleman, UK Private Collection 來源： 塞繆爾·埃爾澤維爾 ·拉蒙特收藏。他1866 年出生於印度尼西亞爪哇島，1933 年逝於荷蘭。其曾於製糖業工作，並在爪哇泗水與吉爾特魯伊德·威徹斯 結婚，他們育有三個孩子，其中最小的是瑪麗安·埃爾米娜·拉蒙特（1911-1992）； 瑪麗安·拉蒙特 和弗雷德里克·庫特繼承了部分藏品，其中包括這尊灰石菩薩頭像，並一直放置在他們位於荷蘭拉倫的家中的飯廳（約1947-1992）； 此後家族傳承至亞歷珊卓·庫特，1943 年出生於荷蘭； 此後家族傳承，紳士藏品，英國私人收藏 - NOTE: Exquisitely proportioned and exquisitely crafted, this scultpure stands as a remarkable testament to the exceptional standards achieved in Buddhist portraiture during the Tang dynasty, a period renowned for its vibrancy in Chinese art history. During this era, Buddhism thrived in China, witnessing the construction of numerous shrines under the emperor's direct patronage and the appointment of eminent monks as state preceptors. Buddhist art experienced a golden age following the influx of foreign ideas and styles, with substantial financial resources allocated to the creation of Buddhist caves. Within these caves, magnificent sculptures emerged, blending powerful and sensual forms with nuanced expressions. The compassionate countenance of the present piece, characterized by delicately downturned eyes, gracefully arched brows, and intricately detailed high chignon, suggests its representation of Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin, the compassionate Bodhisattva of Mercy. In Buddhist belief, such deity images served as pivotal focal points of worship, inspiring profound acts of devotion that facilitated personal spiritual growth and the pursuit of liberation. For similar examples sold at auction all suggesting the dating of the present lot to the Tang Dynasty, please see one similar sculpture sold at Sotheby's, New York, 21 March, 2018, Lot 563 ($150,000 USD); another comparable sculpture previously in the Arthur M. Sackler Collection offered at Bonhams, Hong Kong, 29 November 2023, Lot 929; another sold at Sotheby's, New York, 15 September, 2010, Lot 298 ($92,500 USD); another at Bonhams, Hong Kong, 26 May 2007, Lot 170; another sold at Christie's, New York, 22 March 1999, Lot 158 ($74,000 USD).Click here to share:Request a condition report
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