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A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara
Estimate: $25,000-$30,000
Passed
Live Auction
Asian Works of Art
Size
Height 6 3/4 in., 17 cm.
Description

A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Avalokiteshvara

18th Century

十八世紀 銅鎏金藏傳佛教菩薩像
cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the right hand lowered in varadamudra, the left hand raised chest, wearing an elaborate beaded necklace, the face with downcast eyes and meditative expression framed by a high five-pointed crown.

Height 6 3/4 in., 17 cm.

Property from an Important American Collection. 美國私人收藏。

Condition
Overall good condition, a broken little finger to the right hand. Some areas of gilt loss throughout including the back, chest, arms, hands and feet. Also some light nicks and scratches to the surface throughout.  Additional photos are updated prior to the sale via this link (asian.smugmug.com/Sale-1222). Please contact us to request a complete condition report. We advise all buyers to carefully examine the condition of the lots before the auction and be responsible for their bids. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Please note that measurements and opinions are given as a courtesy and are approximated. Bidders must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction. Please contact the department at asian@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.  品相细图见链接 (asian.smugmug.com/Sale-1222),品相报告请联系我们索取。 为感谢您的参与,我们出于礼貌提供拍品尺寸和品相建议。图录中未说明品相的拍品并不等没有磨损、瑕疵、老化或其他问题,建议买家于拍前自行检查。落槌无悔,请对您的竞拍行为负责。也请所有竞拍者提前仔细阅读并签署竞拍意向书,如有有其他问题,请邮件asian@hindmanauctions.com 咨询亚洲艺术部(中英皆可)。
Provenance
Provenance:Himalayan Art Resource, item no. 8022Private American CollectionFine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Sotheby's London, 5 November 2014, lot 87.喜馬拉雅藝術資料庫8022號美國私人收藏倫敦蘇富比2014年11月5日中國工藝精品專場87號。