清十八世紀 鎏金銅無量壽佛坐像

cast seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, the hands folded in dhyanamudra, dressed in a dhoti with a celestial scarf over the arms, embellished with beaded jewels, the face with serene expression, the hair piled up into a high chignon under an elaborate headdress

Hardstones and turquoise inlay is missing from the head-dress, necklace, bracelet and arms, the vessel is missing from the hands, loss to both ends of the scarf, minor dents and nicks to the extremities, and light rubbing and loss to the gilded decoration. The base is open.
"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."

無量壽佛，身量無邊，以阿彌陀佛之應化身為無量光佛，乃西方淨土之主宰。西藏虔奉無量壽佛，祈求淨除業障，使子嗣福澤延綿。

國立故宮博物院藏一作例，尺寸較小，圖刊於《皇權與佛法: 藏傳佛敎法器特展圖錄》，台北，1999年，圖版21。Willard D. Straight及India House Club收藏另一作例，手持聖水瓶，售於紐約佳士得2013年9月19/20日，編號1531。同可比較夏景春珍藏一例，錄於《夏景春藏金銅佛像》，瀋陽，2000年，圖版90。