Tibetan Copper‑Alloy Complete Set Statue of Avalokiteshvara (Padmapani), 18th Century, Qing Dynasty

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Dimensions：Overall Height 51 cm (20.08 in), Overall Width 26.5 cm (10.43 in), Weight 5950 g (13.12 lbs) Condition & Provenance：The main deity, mandorla backplate, base and attendant monk are original matching components of one ensemble, no later replacements. Original sealed base plate is intact, engraved double‑vajra emblem at center, with traditional red sealing clay preserved along edge. The reverse side of mandorla retains original red lacquer ground. Rectangular plinth bears legible original Tibetan dedicatory inscription on front face. Dense aged patina with rich layered surface. All limbs, attributes and attendant figure fully preserved; only natural devotional wear, no cracks, losses or modern restoration, no over‑painting. This ensemble originates from a monastery in Western‑Central Tibet. It was removed from Tibet by a European missionary in 1931 and entered a private Paris collection. In 1982 it passed to a private Himalayan‑art collection in Munich, Germany, kept within the same family and never publicly auctioned. Description：This monumental complete 18th‑century Tibetan copper‑alloy Avalokiteshvara ensemble retains its original mandorla, multi‑tiered plinth and attendant monk; full‑set examples of this scale are exceedingly rare. The bodhisattva sits in relaxed royal ease posture, one leg pendent upon a small lotus blossom. His face is soft and benevolent with serene expression; Amitabha Buddha, the characteristic crest icon of Avalokiteshvara, is set within his crown. His right hand touches his cheek, left hand grasps the lotus stem rising over his shoulder. Graceful naturalistic torso is adorned with finely chased necklaces, beaded garlands, armlets and bracelets. Large open‑work foliate mandorla is incised with cloud patterns, original red lacquer survives on reverse. Multi‑layered rectangular plinth is richly decorated with repeating lotus and floral scroll motifs. Framed Tibetan dedicatory inscription is carved on front plinth face, original consecration text for the statue. An attendant monk in anjali mudra is cast integrally on left side of base. Base plate bears engraved double‑vajra seal with residual sealing clay. Executed in lost‑wax casting, imposing in scale and fully intact, this is a major museum‑quality example of 18th‑century Tibetan Avalokiteshvara sculpture.

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