Lot 75
16TH CENTURY
The figure of Buddha seated in padmasana with his right hand in bhumisphara mudra wearing an elaborately detailed cloth, with serene down cast eyes.
VIEW IN MELBOURNE
35cm high, 23cm wide
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
Significant denting to the entire sculpture. A large dent to the left shoulder and the left knee. Shallow and deep scratches. Multiple losses to gilding. Tears to the metal at the rear of the base. Possible area of restoration to the figures forehead and cheek with losses of gilding to those places. The figure's right ear probably detached and reattached.
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Asian Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8261
6:30pm - 8 October 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6.30PM AUSTRALIAN EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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