拍品 108
  • 108

金/元 木雕彩塑觀音半身像

估價
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
招標截止

描述

  • chinese willow (Salix matsudana)
the face with downcast eyes in a contemplative pose, framed by long pendulous ears, wearing a high elaborate diadem centred with the figure of Amitabha Buddha, the hair neatly arranged over the brow, pulled up in a top knot and with two braids falling to the shoulder, the robe open at the chest revealing a necklace with rosettes and hanging tassels

Condition

This bust is in reasonably good condition, with the exception of some loss of gesso and polychrome in various areas, particularly to the face. There are some restorations to the curled hair around the ears and to the pigtails, the latter is a later replacement. The crown is also restored with traces of glue remaining. There some cracking and splits including at the back of the collar down to the back, at the back of the head, and a further split at the left side of the head which is filled.
"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

此觀音像採圓雕技法,頭戴華麗寶冠,冠上塑坐佛,飛天圍繞佛像。本品尺寸碩大,從像身彩繪及鎏金痕跡,可知原像堂皇氣派。觀音造像,兩側或隨護法,供奉於寺廟,場面宏偉莊嚴。

此類大型木像,現存之例極罕。一座半身像,同樣尺寸碩大,髮冠造型相近,售於紐約蘇富比1982年1月21日,編號277。另一例面型較長,斷代明朝,出自Fong Chow 收藏,售於紐約佳士得2013年3月21日,編號1196。亦可參考一雕像軀體,斷代明朝,R. Teichert 收藏,售於倫敦蘇富比1995年12月5日,編號37。

本品藝匠巧妙捕捉觀音面容和藹靜穆,莊嚴慈祥,女性造型,面龐飽滿,垂目含笑,高髮髻,優雅和善。此觀音像身戴世間飾物,如華美項鍊與寶冠,凸顯其塵世化身,與佛陀之素衣造型對比鮮明。相傳遇劫難中呼喚觀音菩薩,即能獲得解救,故觀音歷來深受佛徒崇拜,造像眾多。