Lot #751 - A rare and finely cast large Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Maitreya, 15/16th century
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:International Decorative Arts
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Sale Date:28 Nov 2017 ~ 10am (Lots 139 - 635)
29 Nov 2017 ~ 3pm (Lots 636 - 813)
29 Nov 2017 ~ 10am - online bidding for Lots 814 - 969. Bidding for lot 814 closes at 10am, and the following lot -
Lot #:751
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Lot Description:A rare and finely cast large Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Maitreya, 15/16th century
Seated in bhadrasana posture, in the dharmacakra mudra
41cm high -
Provenance:Mossgreen 2/6/2008, lot 5
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References:Similar example please see Ulrich von Schroeder, “108 Buddhist Statues in Tibet”, DVD-images-part 2, Jok255D; also see M. M. Grewening & E.Rist, “Buddha: 2000 Years of Buddhist Art. 232 Masterpieces”, fig. 170, p. 394 for a Maitreya with similar gesture but without the crown
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Estimate:A$100,000 - 150,000
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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.