A fine and large Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16th century

Lot #1 - A fine and large Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16th century

Auction House:

Mossgreen
Sale Name:

Fine Chinese Art
Sale Date:

28 Feb 2012 ~ 6pm
Lot #:

1
Lot Description:

A fine and large Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16th century
Seated with eyes downcast, in "meditation and "earth-touching mudra, on a bronze double-lotus throne. The character "wan engraved on the chest, the edges of the robes finely detailed with lotus flowers, the tightly curled hair panted with blue pigment. Figure weight: 24.31kg; Base weight: 12.98kg
65.5 x 45 x 30cm
Provenance:

This collection was formed by descendants of the Australian vendor, whose great-great grandfather was based in Peking and Shanghai between 1850-1870, where he held a high diplomatic position and it would have been at this time that he acquired the importa
References:

See â€œMind Transforming Treasures, A Selection of 100 Buddhist Works of Artâ€, Chung Tai Museum, 2009; cat no 12, pp60, colour plate p61 for an almost identical parcel-gilt figure
Notes:

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Estimate:

A$100,000 - 150,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.