Thursday, 22 September 2016
Auction Asian art
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Große Figur des stehenden Buddha in grauem Kalkstein. Die Linke Hand in varamudra, der Haltung der Wohltätigkeit, die Rechte (fehlt) wohl in abhayamudra, der Geste der Zuversicht. Lose drapiertes Gewand, reichlich Körperschmuck. Gelassener Gesichtsausdruck mit halbgeschlossenen Augen. Kopf von einem Nimbus umgeben. Auffallend umfangreiche Reste der vielfarbigen Bemalung vorhanden. Montierung auf Eisensockel. Best., Alterssp. (107141154) (15)
Standing Buddha
Height: 136 cm.
China, Northern Qi or Sui Dynasty, 550 – 618.
Large sculpture of a standing Buddha in grey limestone. The left hand in varadamudra, the gesture of benefaction, the right (missing) probably in abhayamudra, the gesture of fearlessness. Loosely draped garment and rich body jewellery. Calm facial expression with half-closed eyes. Head surrounded by a halo. Noticeable substantial remains of polychromy. Mounting on iron pedestal. Blemished and signs of ageing.
This object has been individually compared to the information in the Art Loss Register data bank and is not registered there as stolen or missing.
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