A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, MING DYNASTY

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, MING DYNASTY
China, 1368-1644. Seated in dhyanasana above a detachable double lotus base, with his right hand lowered in bhumisparsa mudra and the left lowered above his upturned feet, dressed in long flowing robes opening at the chest, tied at the waist, and cascading in folds, the hems incised with lotus flowers. The face with a serene expression marked by heavy-lidded eyes below gently arched brows centered by an urna above full lips forming a subtle smile, flanked by elongated earlobes. The hair arranged in tight pointed curls surrounding an ushnisha.
Provenance
: Old Austrian private collection.
Condition
: Very good condition with minor wear and casting flaws, small losses, remnants of lacquer gilding, malachite encrustations. Magnificent naturally grown patina overall.
Weight: 3,050 g (incl. base)
Dimensions: Height 25.5 cm (incl. base) and 19.7 cm (excl. base)
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie's New York, 20 March 2001, lot 63
Price: USD 11,750 or approx.
EUR 19,500
converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An unusual bronze figure of Buddha, Ming dynasty, late 15th/16th century
Expert remarks: Compare the similar base, incised robe, and pointed curls. Note the similar size (26.7 cm incl. base).
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie's London, 15 May 2018, lot 164
Price: GBP 10,000 or approx.
EUR 13,000
converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A lacquered bronze figure of Buddha, Ming dynasty
Expert remarks: Note the size (25.5 cm) and missing base.
明代釋迦牟尼坐蓮銅像
中國，1368-1644年。釋尊結全跏趺坐於蓮花座之上，頭頂高肉髻，螺髮密集，頂嚴雙珠，分明嚴整。眼長眉彎，雙目低垂，呈微笑慈悲和善之態；身著漢式雙肩袈裟，袒露前胸，內著僧祇支，胸襟束帶繫結，衣紋俐落流暢。左手置腹前，施禪定印，右手施觸地印，
來源：
奧地利私人舊藏。
品相：
品相非常好，有輕微磨損和鑄造缺陷，小缺損，鎏金殘留，孔雀石綠色結殼，包漿自然。
重量：3,050 克 (含底座)
尺寸：高 25.5 厘米 (含底座)，19.7 厘米 (不含底座)
拍賣結果比較：
形制：相近
拍賣：紐約佳士得，2001年3月20日，lot 63
價格：USD 11,750（相當於今日
EUR 19,500
）
描述：十五世紀末期和十六世紀明代佛陀銅像
專家評論：比較相似的底座、長袍雕刻和彩繪髮髻。請注意相似的尺寸 (26.7厘米含底座)。
拍賣結果比較：
形制：相近
拍賣：倫敦佳士得，2018年5月15日，lot 164
價格：GBP 10,000（相當於今日
EUR 13,000
）
描述：明代佛陀漆銅像
專家評論：請注意尺寸 (25.5厘米) 和遺失的底座。