Lot  820 Ravenel Autumn Auction 2018

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2018

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF THE GURU

18世紀

H: 14.3 cm

Estimate

TWD 90,000-180,000

HKD 23,000-46,000

USD 3,000-5,900

CNY 20,000-41,000

Sold Price

TWD 96,000

HKD 24,365

USD 3,114

CNY 21,622


PROVENANCE: Private collection, Europe This is a figure of Tibetan Guru, finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, with left hand held in dhyanamudra, right hand in dharmachakramudra, wearing classic Tibetan robes, the kind face with realistic facial features including smiling eyes, surmounted by a pointed hat with overhanging lappets falling to the shoulders.This lot is well proportioned with exquisite outlines and sophisticated handicrafts, showing high artistic value. Despite its delicate size, every detail is carefully carved, which makes this figure a representative of Qing Buddhist arts.
This is a figure of Tibetan Guru, finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, with left hand held in dhyanamudra, right hand in dharmachakramudra, wearing classic Tibetan robes, the kind face with realistic facial features including smiling eyes, surmounted by a pointed hat with overhanging lappets falling to the shoulders.This lot is well proportioned with exquisite outlines and sophisticated handicrafts, showing high artistic value. Despite its delicate size, every detail is carefully carved, which makes this figure a representative of Qing Buddhist arts.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Europe


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Connoisseurship II: The Literati Sale

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2018

Saturday, December 1, 2018, 4:30pm