Auction 5 ASIAN ART
By Subastas Darley
Oct 28, 2021
Avda. Menendez Pidal, 13 Pl. Bj, 46009, Valencia, España., Spain
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LOT 224:

A bronze figure of "Shadakshari Lokeshvara", 19th century

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Auction took place on Oct 28, 2021 at Subastas Darley
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A bronze figure of "Shadakshari Lokeshvara", 19th century

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.


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