Masterpieces Of Himalayan Bronzes
Posted on Jan 4 - Filed Under Antiquities | Comments
Below are two important gilt bronze figures - statues of Avalokiteshvara and Buddha, respectively - which were sold at Christie’s “Masterpieces Of Himalayan Bronzes” auction event.
Large gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara (sold for $1,538,500)
From the lot description:
“Expressively cast standing with his right hand lowered in the open-handed gesture of compassion varada mudra and his left hand resting against his hips, wearing a long dhoti finely incised with alternating bands patterned with diamonds and florets, an eloborate beaded necklace, armlets and a sash, all with pendent jewels, the ears with a diamond pendant and large earrings, the chest well-defined and powerfully modeled, his face with a benign expression with large almond-shaped eyes inlaid in silver, surmounted by a headdress of crescent moons enclosing jewels, with undulating sashes flaring down to the shoulders
27 in. (68.5 cm.) high ” - More info at Christie’s
Monumental gilt bronze figure of Buddha (sold for $3,666,500)
From the lot description:
“Seated in dhyanasana with his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, his torso powerfully modeled wearing a tightly-fitted robe elegantly draped across his left shoulder, his face with a benign expression with large eyes and smiling lips flanked by long pendulous earlobes, his hair arranged in spiral curls, richly gilt overall
56 in. (142 cm.) high” - More info at Christie’s
Bronze Sculpture of Angaja ($1,123,385)
Posted on Jun 11 - Filed Under Antiquities | Comments
The 51 centimeter high bronze sculpture was bought today for €720,500 (~$1,123,385)
From the lot’s note:
“The Sanskrit meaning of arhat is ‘he who is worthy’. They are considered as free, happy, wise and good company for human beings. They are perfect saints and have reached the eight-fold path and can bestow perfection on others. Actually the arhat state foregoes the bodhisattva-hood in order to show others the way. They were disciples of Buddha Shakyamuni during his lifetime and became patriarchs after his passing away, were entrusted to guard his teachings in times of social decay, religious decline and to spread his teachings abroad.”
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