Lot  643 Ravenel Spring Auction 2016 Hong Kong

Ravenel Spring Auction 2016 Hong Kong

A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF THE SECOND DALAI LAMA 16-17th century

H: 22.5 cm
W: 18 cm

Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with beaded rims, his right hand raised in vitarkamudra and his left holding a manuscript in his lap, dressed in voluminous patchwork robes with hems incised in a floral pattern, the face with smiling mouth flanked by prominent ears, the base sealed and incised with a double-vajra.

Estimate

TWD 2,101,000-3,361,000

HKD 500,000-800,000

USD 64,400-103,100

Sold Price

TWD 2,761,506

HKD 660,000

USD 84,942


PROVENANCE:
Private collection, London, acquired in 2007

LITERATURE:
Himalayan Art Resource (himalayanart.org), item no. 23958
Related Info

Literati: Quiet Affection

Ravenel Spring Auction 2016 Hong Kong

Sunday, May 29, 2016, 2:00pm