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THE ORIGINAL BUDDHA VAJRADHARA
Bronze
Tibet, approx. 16 to 17 Century
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This Adibuddha with its characteristic crossed hands is seated
in lotus position on a lotus base, which is repeated on the
stepped pedestal with a sash on the front. In the crossed
hands are vajra (thunder bolt) and ghanta (bell), manifesting
the happy unification of opposites. Vajradhara wears
necklaces, jewelry with lotus blossoms on the ears, as well
as a pointed crown with a flaming pearl on the front. Both
scarf garlands with flaming, tall ends. The face with broad
forehead, wide eyebrows and lowered gaze, the expression
altogether very contemplative and wise.
Engraved on the pedestal are ashtamangala, the eight
auspicious symbols of Buddhism. On the back of the pedestal
are the signs for the mantra ‘Om, mani padme, hum’. The
incised decoration on the clothing shows floral tendrils. Very
beautiful, dark-brown patina with green areas.
Shape: Figural on a stepped base
Dimensions: HEIGHT 30 CM, WIDTH pedestal 21.6 CM
Condition: Good, complete condition
Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Helmut Rainer in
Innsbruck, Austria
Estimate EUR 500,-
Starting price EUR 250,-

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A PAIR OF LACQUERED WOOD FO-DOGS
Wood and lacquer
China, around 1900
Two snarling fo-dogs standing on a square base.

Shape: Figural on a square base
Dimensions: HEIGHT 62 CM each 119 120
Condition: Good condition, one chipped on the tail – SEATED BUDDHA LARGE DRY LACQUER BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI
partial wear to lacquer Bronze Dry lacquer, painted eyes, traces of former color with gold painting
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Provenance: From an old Austrian private collection Burma, 19 Century Burma/Myanmar, 19 Century
acquired before 1930
The Buddha seated on a Depicted is Buddha Shakyamuni on a multi-stepped throne with a smooth
Estimate EUR 300,- multi-leveled, very high back, seated in the padmasana lotus position. The hands form the bhumisparsa
Starting price EUR 150,- throne in padmasana (lotus mudra, the gesture of touching the earth, which declare Buddha’s victory over
pose) with a final flame Mara. Expressive facial features, downcast eyes, small nose and slightly pointed
above the ushnisha, framing mouth. The expressions, the shape of the head and the type of the ears show
a serene face with downcast the style of Ava Amarapura.
eyes and a strong nose; one
hand “touching the earth” in Shape: Figure of seated buddha Shakyamuni on a multi-stepped throne with a
bhumisparsha. Dark-brown smooth back
patina. Dimensions: HEIGHT 97 CM
Condition: Good condition with clearer signs of age and wear such as restored
Shape: Figural on a stepped sections and little loss of material; the lotus bud on the ushnisha is missing
base Provenance: From an old European collection
Dimensions: HEIGHT 57 CM
Condition: The overall Estimate EUR 500,-
condition is very good; the Starting price EUR 250,-
118 fingers of the right hand are
BATTLE SCENE broken but still attached
Wood with gilding Provenance: From an old 121
China, Qing Dynasty Austrian private collection THE GOD SHIVA – HALF FEMALE
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acquired before 1930 Bronze. South India, presumably Tamil Nadu, 19 Century
Three-dimensional and open-worked, decorative piece from a palace
door. Many warriors, two on horseback, all armed with swords or Estimate EUR 500,- On a circular, widely flared lotus base stands the androgenous Shiva, who is
lances with barbs. One waves a flag with the script characters Si Liang Starting price EUR 250,- half Parvati. This female side displays round, pronounced breasts, accentuated
⚃ ⅱ, literally ‘Four Colds’. ‘Liang’ might refer to the Liang Dynasty, at tribhanga and pleated dhoti falling to his/her ankles. The male side, on the
latest 5 to 6 century, which took place in several, small empires, an other hand, is four-armed and holds an axe, clothed in a short apron. On the
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epoch with very many martial conflicts. The central equestrian figure is forehead is the Third Eye of Shiva, very tall crown with a flower on the front.
especially lively and effectively crafted. Jutting out of the back of his head is a blossom-shaped cakra. The yellow
bronze is deeply blackened.
Shape: Rectangular openwork panel
Dimensions: SIZE 18.5 x 31.5 x 7 CM (H x L x W) Shape: Up-right standing on a circular lotus base
Condition: Good preservation, complete gilding, with mounting bracket Dimensions: HEIGHT 29 CM
Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Helmut Rainer in Innsbruck, Condition: Good, complete condition
Austria Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Helmut Rainer in Innsbruck, Austria
Estimate EUR 100,- Estimate EUR 500,-
Starting price EUR 50,- Starting price EUR 250,-

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