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国内拍卖首页 > Galerie Zacke > 亚洲艺术集珍 - 第二天 > Lot 0625
A MAGNIFICENT GRAY SCHIST FIGURE OF THE STANDING BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA,
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3RD-4TH CENTURYExpert's note:This is one of the rare instances in which the schist displays clearly visible mineral surface erosion, revealing the stone's geological structure in a way that is unmistakable. Schist, being a metamorphic rock characterized by its foliated structure and layered mineral composition, naturally weathers along these planes over long periods. The gradual breakdown of mica and other mineral components results in a subtle flaking and textural softening of the surface.Yet despite this geological transformation, the artistic integrity of the sculpture remains entirely intact. The contours, carving logic, and spiritual presence of the figure are fully preserved. The natural weathering and the sculptor's original vision now exist in quiet dialogue, the passage of time enhancing rather than diminishing the work — a convergence of geology and artistry that cannot be replicated. Standing on a base centered by a diminutive image of the seated Buddha, flanked by a pair of standing worshipers and framed by columns adorned with floral blossoms at the sides. The figure is clad in a voluminous sanghati draped over both shoulders, the folds falling in measured, rhythmic lines. The face is characterized by a bow-shaped mouth, an aquiline nose, and heavy-lidded, downcast eyes conveying a composed expression. Wavy locks of hair are drawn upward over the ushnisha, and the head is set against a circular nimbus.Provenance: From the private collection of Marie Louise Alexienne Vanleew (1929-2024), Belgium, and thence by direct descent to her grandson, the present owner of this lot. Condition: Good condition with expected wear, signs of weathering and erosion, encrustations, structural fissures, some of which with old fills, obvious losses, small chips, scattered nicks and scratches. Few small touchups.Weight: 41 kg Dimensions: Height 90.5 cmThis masterfully carved figure embodies an idealized and transcendent male form. The heavy sanghati delicately models the muscular shoulders, torso, soft belly and rounded thigh; the left knee bends in preparation to step forward. This subtle gesture, along with the undulating folds of the robe, allows one to imagine the fabric fluttering as the Buddha moves. Heavy eyelids frame the almond-shaped eyes, the forehead remains perfectly unlined, and there is no tension in the rosebud mouth. While activated with energy, movement and life, the Buddha is simultaneously in a state of otherworldly tranquility.With universal appeal among collectors, the Gandharan style is a fascinating and accomplished idiom, testament to the cross-cultural origins and early spread of Buddhist art. Created by ateliers working in the Greco-Roman style that populated the region following Alexander the Great's invasion of modern-day Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Western China in 327 BCE, they drew on Mediterranean sculptural traditions when catering to the demand from local Buddhist communities for carved stone monuments and iconic statuary. The Gandharan style, in turn, formed the precedent for the earliest Buddhist images in China, via contact and exchange across Central Asian trade routes.The ancient region of Gandhara, which spanned modern-day northwest Pakistan and southern Afghanistan, was home to a vibrant, cosmopolitan civilization situated at the crossroads of international trade networks linking South Asia, Central Asia, China, and the Mediterranean. Because of its verdant terrain and lucrative trade position, the region fell repeatedly to foreign raids and invaders. The Kushans, originally from Central Asia and already having incorporated elements of Greek culture, established themselves in Gandhara in the early first century CE. Under the Kushan ruler Kanishka (127-151?CE), Gandharan Buddhist art and architecture flourished, resulting in the creation of some of the earliest iconic images of the historical Buddha, such as the present statue.Literature comparison:Compare a related larger gray schist figure of Buddha, Gandhara, dated 2nd century, 169 cm high, in the Museum Rietberg, inventory number CNX 92.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's New York, 18 September 2013, lot 206Price: USD 117,750 or approx. EUR 138,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A gray schist figure of Buddha, Gandhara, 2nd/3rd centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related modeling, manner of carving, and subject, with similar expression, hair, garment folds, halo, and base. Note the size (83.4 cm).Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's Paris, 12 December 2024, lot 59Price: EUR 102,000 or approx. EUR 103,000 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A rare and important grey schist standing figure of Buddha, Ancient region of Gandhara, 2nd / 4th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling, manner of carving, and subject, with similar expression, hair, garment folds, halo, and base. Note the size (73.5 cm), flames at the shoulders, and water at the feet.

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