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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SWISS COLLECTION, PREDOMINANTLY
ACQUIRED IN FRANCE IN THE 1980s AND 1990s

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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MEDICINE BUDDHA
18TH CENTURY

清十八世紀 鎏金銅藥佛坐像

Medicine Buddha is seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, with the
left hand in dhyanamudra, and the right hand extended in varadamudra. He
wears monk’s robes that have detailed hems. His face is cast with a serene
expression and his hair is modelled in tight curls.

6Ω in. (16.5 cm.) high

£3,000-5,000 $4,600-7,600
€4,100-6,800

PROVENANCE:

A private Swiss collection, predominantly acquired in France in the 1980s
and 1990s.

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A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A MONK
18TH CENTURY

清十八世紀 鎏金銅喇嘛坐像

The fgure is shown seated in dhyanasana, with his hands in
dharmachakramudra. He wears a long robe with a foral pattern at the hems
and his face has downcast eyes and a serene expression.

5æ in. (14.5 cm.) high

£3,000-5,000 $4,600-7,600
€4,100-6,800

PROVENANCE:

A private Swiss collection, predominantly acquired in France in the 1980s
and 1990s.

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