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A RARE GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA BUDDHA, LATE MING TO EARLY QING DYNASTY
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2025年10月16日 开拍
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Expert's note: The present bronze is entirely coated with a fine layer of lacquer applied above the underlying fire gilding, a technique only seldomly encountered, for example on the most exquisite Yongle bronzes, see an example sold in these rooms, 17 October 2024, lot 47. This lacquer gilding, made using mercury, shows a rather unique luster and shine, giving the statue a precious appearance. Even after centuries of worship and handling, it retains an unctuous, almost velvety feel. In some areas where the lacquer has worn off, such as the large toe of the Buddha's right foot, the underlying fire gilding is clearly visible.China, 16th-17th century. Finely cast seated in dhyanasana with the hands folded in dhyana mudra, the eyes with heavy lids that are neatly incised and downcast with a serene expression, the bow-shaped lips forming a subtle smile, flanked by elongated earlobes suspending ornate earrings, all beneath blue-painted snail-shell curls surrounded by a tall openworked crown with five foliate panels enclosing the Five Dhyani Buddhas, and issuing ribbons falling over the shoulders. The elegantly flowing robes revealing a plain chest centered by a wan emblem.Provenance: French trade. Acquired from an old private estate. Condition: Good condition with expected old wear, some flaking and rubbing to lacquer, light surface scratches, few cracks extending over the lower section of the back with minor associated losses to the lacquer, obvious losses to the crown.Weight: 9.1 kg Dimensions: Height 40.5 cmThis magnificent gilt-bronze of Amitabha is an exceptional example of its type, exhibiting refined casting and meticulous detail. Amitabha, known as the Buddha of Infinite Light, embodies boundless compassion and is associated with the western direction in the mandala of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, or Five Wisdom Tathagatas. In Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, Amitabha presides over the western Pure Land of Sukhavati, where devotees aspire to be reborn through sincere devotion and meditative practice.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related bronze figure of Amitabha dated to the 18th century, 52.5 cm tall, in the Linden Museum, Stuttgart, inventory number 071760.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Bonhams London, 10 November 2016, lot 107Price: GBP 155,000 or approx. EUR 272,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A rare and large gilt-bronze figure of Vairocana, 17th centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting with similar expression, robe, and crown. Note the size (47 cm).Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby's London, 8 November 2017, lot 69Price: GBP 131,250 or approx. EUR 222,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A large gilt-bronze figure of Vairocana, Ming dynasty, 17th centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of casting with similar expression, robe, and crown. Note the size (50 cm).

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