Lot 820
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
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
Connoisseurship II: The Literati Sale
Ravenel Autumn Auction 2018
Saturday, December 1, 2018, 4:30pm