拍品 120
  • 120

明十六世紀 銅鎏金觀音坐像

估價
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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描述

  • bronze
seated in dhyanasana, wearing a floral etched long flowing robe open at the chest to reveal a wan symbol, the face with gentle smile and framed by a high five-pointed crown, long flowing ribbons and large earrings, all seated on a separately-cast lotus pedestal base

Condition

The gilt-bronze is in good condition with the exception of minor casting flaws and light rubbing to the gilded decoration especially around the face.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

本像整體中式女相造型,高坐蓮台,法相莊嚴慈悲。此一風格始現於明中晚期,至今仍為東亞地區觀音造像之常見式樣。比較一相近觀音弟子造像,售於紐約蘇富比1995年9月23日,編號335A;另一例尺寸較大,售於紐約佳士得2009年9月18日,編號166;再比一例,出自Peter Tcherepnine伉儷收藏,售於紐約佳士得1984年11月30日,編號618。