PRESENTIAL AUCTION OCTOBER 28, 2021 - 1st SESSION - ASIAN ART
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A bronze figure of "Shadakshari Lokeshvara", 19th century
Awarded For. 6.000 €
Lot 224.
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Description.
Made in gilded bronze. It represents Shadakshari Lokeshvara the Buddha of compassion (Avalokiteshvara). The figure appears seated on a lotus base in "vajrasana" posture with two hands in "anjalimudra" posture and two raised in "vitarkamudra" posture. He is attired in a ceremonial dress (dhoti) and a pointed crown adorned with turquoise cabochons. It has a good patina and is preserved in very good condition. On the base there is an engraving in the form of a flower.
Size: 34 cm.
Provenance:
Collection of Molly van Loon (1921-2000).
Acquired at Christie's, June 22, 2016, lot 68, by a private European collector.
