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A BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS, NEPAL, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
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04月11日 下午5点 开拍
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Seated in dhyanasana with his hands lowered in dhyana mudra supporting a precious vase, dressed in a dhoti gathering in folds beneath his ankles, and richly adorned with beaded jewelry. His serene face with downcast eyes and full lips forming a subtle smile, flanked by elongated lobes suspending large floral earrings. The neatly incised hair pulled up into a high chignon decorated with flowerheads. Inscriptions: To the back of the base, in Tibetan, '22'. Provenance: From a private estate in Oxford, United Kingdom. British trade, acquired from the above. Austrian private collection, acquired from the above. Condition: Good condition with ancient wear, traces of use, and expected casting irregularities. Minor nicks and tarnishing, the base unsealed. The figure with a dark varnish coating, much of which has flaked off, revealing the warm coppery bronze below. Remnants of gilt and lacquer. The interior shows areas of malachite and cuprite encrustation.Weight: 417.5 g (excl. base), 523 g (incl. base) Dimensions: Height 10.5 cm (excl. base), 13.1 cm (incl. base)With a neatly fitted, finely carved and lacquered hardwood double-lotus stand, dating from around 1900 or earlier. (2)Amitayus, the Buddha of Infinite Life, is the deity associated with the rites that ensure long life. He is especially worshipped by Tibetans, who believe that life can be extended through long lineages, faith, and compassion. It is also believed that one can achieve self-enlightenment and cater to the welfare of others with the help of Amitayus.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related earlier Nepalese bronze figure of Amitayus, 10.2 cm high, dated approx. 1200-1300, in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, object number B60B488.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's New York, 13 September 2011, lot 370 Price: USD 3,750 or approx. EUR 4,800 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing : A bronze figure of Amitayus, Nepal, circa 17th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling, manner of casting, and subject, as well as the similar patina. Note the size (13.3 cm).

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拍品估价:750 - 1,500 欧元 起拍价格:700 欧元  买家佣金: 35.00%

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