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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SWISS COLLECTION

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A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA
17TH CENTURY

The deity is carved seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, he has a beautiful
face with a serene expression and downcast eyes, the hair is worn in tight curls
in a top knot, robes draped loosely about the body and open at the chest. The
sculpture has traces of blue pigment, gilt and red lacquered decoration.
10æ in. (27.2 cm.) high

£6,000-8,000 $8,700-11,000
€7,600-10,000

PROVENANCE:

Property from a Private Swiss Collection, amassed between 1963 and 1980.

明末清初十七世紀 木雕佛坐像

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A PAIR OF POLYCHROME-DECORATED
WOOD FIGURES OF BUDDHIST
GUARDIANS
17TH CENTURY

Each ferce multi-head guardian has multiple arms
and is carved wearing armour visible beneath their
robes that are loosely secured at the chest. The
fgures have traces of red, black, green pigments
and gilt.
13º in. (33.5 cm.) high

(2)

£4,000-6,000 $5,800-8,600
€5,100-7,600

PROVENANCE: 645

Property from a Private Swiss Collection, amassed
between 1963 and 1980.

明十七世紀 木雕彩繪天王立像一
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