An Important Chinese Stone Figure of The Preaching Buddha, Northern Wei Period (386-535), Circa 5th Century Ad

Lot #1464 - An Important Chinese Stone Figure of The Preaching Buddha, Northern Wei Period (386-535), Circa 5th Century Ad

Auction House:

Leonard Joel
Sale Name:

The Graham Geddes Antiques Relocation Auction
Sale Date:

21 Mar 2015 ~ 11am
Lot #:

1464
Lot Description:

An Important Chinese Stone Figure of The Preaching Buddha, Northern Wei Period (386-535), Circa 5th Century Ad
the full bodied figure carved in an upright stance with feet exposed beneath the draped and pleated robe, one arm bent with partial hand which once clutched a segment of the gown, the other arm raised with loss to the hand, the motion suggesting a mudra in prayer, further loss to head and toes at base, 178cm high
Provenance:

Private Collection, Singapore, 1976.
Estimate:

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

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Category:

Unclassified

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