Lot 8082
A LARGE SINO-TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESVARA <br/>18TH CENTURY
In a standing position, Avalokitesvara wears a five-leaf crown embedded with jewels. The silk fabric behind the crown drifts upwards. With a plump face, high and broad forehead, a bindi between his eyebrows, a high nose, and a small mouth, his appearance is beautiful. His upper body is bared, while necklaces hang across his chest. A silk scarf rides on his shoulders which weaves around his arms, dangles across both sides of his knees, and rolls up at the base. His right arm is raised while his left arm is lowered. He holds the branches of the lotus in his hands and a Dharmacakra is manifested on top of the left lotus branch. In his right hand, a bottle is displayed on top of the lotus branch. A fitted beam skirt covers his lower body, which are embellished with elegant necklaces. He stands barefoot on top of a lotus pedestal. This is a magnificent statue of Avalokitesvara. The detailed decorations manifest its fine beauty. This is indeed a rare, boutique Avalokitesvara statue from the 18th century.
H: 66 cm
Estimate
TWD 14,729,000-17,829,000
HKD 3,800,000-4,600,000
USD 490,300-593,500
Sold Price
TWD 17,882,353
HKD 4,560,000
USD 587,629
Sotheby’s London, 29 April, 1993, lot278
Chinese Literati Works of Art
Ravenel Autumn Auction 2014 Hong Kong
Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 2:00pm