18th Century,Tibetan Gilt‑Bronze Seated Avalokitesvara Statue
专场: Autumn Asian Art Auction (Part 3)
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Dimension:H 11.5cm,W 8.3cm,Weight 850g Condition & Provenance:The statue is fully intact without breaks or missing parts,the base is integrally cast with no later‑repaired welding.It features original gilding with age‑related wear revealing underlying bronze patina all over,rich and natural aged patina.Facial features,crown,lotus stem and jewelry ornaments remain well‑preserved,no restoration or re‑gilding.The original casting opening on bottom remains uncovered,the inner casting cavity shows authentic aging traces.Private collection,Dallas,Texas.Acquired from New York antique gallery by local collector in 1982,kept within family collection and never publicly displayed. Description:This is an 18th‑century Tibetan gilt‑bronze Avalokitesvara figure.The deity sits in full lotus meditation pose on integrated base.The ornate crown bears small Amitabha Buddha at center,braided hair falls over both shoulders.The face is soft and rounded with down‑cast eyes,expressing serene compassion.Right hand makes abhaya mudra,left hand grips lotus stem with blossom blooming beside left shoulder.The body has soft natural contours,robes and full set of necklaces,bracelets and armlets are finely rendered with fluid garment folds.Heavy‑weight bronze body retains natural uneven gilding.It represents authentic local Tibetan artistic style,made strictly following Tibetan Buddhist iconographic rules.This well‑preserved small devotional figure holds significant spiritual and collecting value.
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