- 3058
A Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Late Ming / Early Qing Dynasty, 17th Century
Estimate
3,000,000 - 5,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Bronze
well cast and portrayed seated in vajraparyankasana, his hands held in dharmacakra mudra, wearing a loose robe exposing his chest, the robe elaborately accented with fine incisions of chrysanthemum and scrolls, the serene face with downcast eyes and a meditative expression, flanked by a pair of long pendulous earlobes, the head and domed usnisa covered with tight curls and surmounted by an ovoid jewel, all supported on a double lotus pedestal with beaded edges
Provenance
An old Swiss collection.
Condition
Overall good condition. As visible in the catalogue photo, there is rubbing to the gilding and general surface wear. The base plate is missing. The colour in the photo is accurate. Please note that the reverse of the figure is superbly decorated with incised floral scroll bands. Additional photos are available upon request.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The image represents a transitional sculptural style from the late Ming into the early Qing dynasty, with the heavily lidded eyes remaining reminiscent of Ming works while the robe style with engraved decoration relates to Qing stylistic developments; see a lacquered wood Buddha in the British Museum containing a dedicatory inscription dated 1692, illustrated in W. Zwalf, ed, Buddhism: Art and Faith, London, 1985, pl. 309.