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Lot 997 | Extraordinary figure of Buddha Amitayus
Estimate
1.300
- 1.500
€
D
Result:
(incl. premium)
1.677 €
EXTRAORDINARY FIGURE OF BUDDHA AMITAYUS.
Origin: Tibet.
Date: 17th/18th c. or earlier.
Technique: Light bronze with residue of fire gilding and cultic painting.
Description: The Buddha of Longevity sitting in devout posture in padmasana. Both hands rest in dhyana mudra in his lap and hold the Amrita vessel.
The double lotus base is made of thin gilded copper bronze and did not originally belong to the figure. However, like the figure it is designed in an elegant manner and therefore complements it in an appropriate way. Base closed and possibly ritually filled.
Measurement: 451g. H.9.2cm, with pedestal 12.5cm.
Condition B. Amrita vessel broken off, reattached. Residue of glue. Upper body bent.
Provenance:
Collection Emil Ball (1907-2008). Acquired locally in the 1970s-90s.
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Origin: Tibet.
Date: 17th/18th c. or earlier.
Technique: Light bronze with residue of fire gilding and cultic painting.
Description: The Buddha of Longevity sitting in devout posture in padmasana. Both hands rest in dhyana mudra in his lap and hold the Amrita vessel.
The double lotus base is made of thin gilded copper bronze and did not originally belong to the figure. However, like the figure it is designed in an elegant manner and therefore complements it in an appropriate way. Base closed and possibly ritually filled.
Measurement: 451g. H.9.2cm, with pedestal 12.5cm.
Condition B. Amrita vessel broken off, reattached. Residue of glue. Upper body bent.
Provenance:
Collection Emil Ball (1907-2008). Acquired locally in the 1970s-90s.
Conditions of this Lot
VAT margin scheme, VAT included, but must not be indicated, not refundable
29% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
29% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
Estimated Estimated shipping costs for this lot:
Germany: 15,97 Euro plus 3,03 Euro VAT
EU: 26,89 Euro plus 5,11 Euro VAT
Worldwide: 50,42 Euro plus 9,58 Euro VAT
additional shipping insurance
Stock Id: 65689-6