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A BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI
MING DYNASTY
Raised on a low integral stand with six small feet, the figure is well
cast, with an unusual degree of detail, the deity seated on a large lion,
the beast’s mane arranged in intricate curls, the god clothed in flowing
robes, the right hand resting on the right knee, the left hand raised in
the vitarka mudra, the chest adorned with pendant jewels, the god
bearing a small tiara.
9 1/4in (23.5cm) high
US$8,000 - 12,000
明 銅鑄文殊菩薩坐像
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PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION
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AN UNUSUAL POLYCHROME-DECORATED WOOD FIGURE OF
A COURT LADY
17th century
Well carved as a standing lady, assuming a swaying, three-quarter
stance, the right hand gesturing and the left hand grasping a corner
of her fluttering, flowing robes, the full face with a sedate countenance
below an elaborate, piled coiffure with a small tiara, the surface
decorated with gilt, green, red, blue, brown, purple and cream
pigments, with wood stand.
18 3/8in (46.4cm) high, overall
US$8,000 - 12,000
十七世紀 彩漆仙女站像
A polychrome-decorated, carved wood figure of similar date, carving
style and pigments, in this case depicting a monk, was sold at
Bonhams San Francisco, 24 June 2013, sale 20982, lot 1155. A set of
four standing figures, depicting luohan, of very close style and quality,
was sold at Sotheby’s Paris, 10 June 2015, sale PF1507, lot 193.
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