Page 208 - Christie's London May 14, 2019 Chinese Works of Art

*260
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The fgure is cast with a serene expression and tightly curled hair with traces of
blue pigment. He is seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, with his hands held
in bhumisparsa mudra, the earth touching gesture, with one hand on his lap.
He wears a dhoti tied at one shoulder which is decorated at the hems with a
stamped foral design.
6¾ in. (17 cm.) high
£10,000-15,000 US$14,000-20,000
€12,000-17,000

清十七/十八世紀 鎏金銅釋迦牟尼佛坐像

260

*261
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF KARMAPA
18TH CENTURY
The fgure is shown with his right hand raised in vitarkamudra, while his left
is resting on his lap. His face has a mole on the right cheek. The lama is cast
seated with crossed legs on a rectangular base and wearing voluminous robes
incised with lotus and tendrils.
7⅞ in. (20 cm.) high
£5,000-8,000 US$6,600-10,000
€5,900-9,300

清十八世紀 鎏金銅噶瑪巴坐像

261

206 In addition to the hammer price, a Buyer’s Premium (plus VAT) is payable. Other taxes and/or an Artist Resale Royalty
fee are also payable if the lot has a tax or λ symbol. Check Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of this catalogue.