Page 385 - Chinese Art Auction April 25, 2020 2020 Galerie Zacke

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A gIlT-lAcQueRed
WOOd sTATue OF buddhA,
VIeTNAM 17Th-18Th
ceNTuRy
A rare figure of Buddha, seated
in padmasana, hands held in
dhyanamudra on his lap. His facial
features emphasize reclusiveness while
the sharp curls on his head symbolize
spirituality. Finely crafted red lacquer
plinth. The base is sealed and hollow,
possible still bearing original offerings
inside. Also note the distinct and
separately gilt ushnisha.

Provenance: From the collection of
Georg Weifert (1850-1937). Thence
by descent in the same family. Weifert
was a Serbo-Austrian industrialist and
the first governor of the Federal Bank
of the Kingdom of Serbia, Croatia and
Slovenia.
condition: Good original condition.
Minor losses, ager cracks and
extensive wear to lacquer, all as seen
on the images online at www.zacke.at.

Weight: 6 kg
Dimensions: Height 51 cm
Literature comparison: Compare with a
related Buddha, Vietnam, c. 1600, in the
collection of The Pacific Asia Museum,
accession 1996.28.3.
estimate euR 1.000,-
Starting price EUr 500,-

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A RARe cARVed IVORy
sTANdINg buddhA,
AyuTThAyA KINgdOM
Thailand, 17th century. Standing on an elaborately
carved octagonal triple-lotus base, the face with
a serene expression with downcast eyes, long
pendulous earlobes, arched eyebrows, and a
gentle smile. The hair in tight curls and flaming
ushnisha as well as the sash are lacquer-gilt.

Provenance: From
the collection of
Georg Weifert (1850-
1937). Thence by
descent in the same
family. Weifert was
a Serbo-Austrian
industrialist and the
first governor of the
Federal Bank of the
Kingdom of Serbia, Georg Weifert (1850-1937)
Croatia and Slovenia.
condition: Wear, age cracks. A loss to the right
hand and another to the lower left tip of the robe
show small old replacements carved from ivory.
Minimal losses to the base and tip of the flaming
ushnisha. Superb, naturally grown patina.

Weight: 222.3 g
Dimensions: Height 21.7 cm
estimate euR 1.500,-
Starting price EUr 750,-

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