Lot  8082 Ravenel Autumn Auction 2014 Hong Kong

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2014 Hong Kong

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


PROVENANCE:
Sotheby’s London, 29 April, 1993, lot278
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Ravenel Autumn Auction 2014 Hong Kong

Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 2:00pm