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STELE WITH VISHNU AND
GODDESSES
Grey stone
India, Pala Dynasty, approx.
10 Century
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Rare, large stele presenting
a four-armed Vishnu on a
lotus base, considered to
be the great ‘preserve’ and
manifestation of goodness.
In the four hands are the
attributes indicative for this
god - the club gada and wheel
cakra, which is also a sun
symbol. The one lower hand
displays the gesture of ‘wish
fulfi llment’, varadamudra.
The other holds the attribute
shankha, a shell, symbol
for the origin of all life.
Both lowered hands rest on
lotus blossoms. Vishnu is
accompanied by two female
goddesses standing in
tribhanga, left is Lakshmi with
122 depiction displays consistent, harmonious green age patina. Head and lotus and frond, on the right is
RECLINING BUDDHA PARINIRVANA feet of Buddha are propped on a cushion, the elongated, flat base Sarasvati with the long-necked
Bronze is only partly preserved, while the image of Buddha is in very good string instrument vina. Around
Early Royal Empire of Ayutthya, approx. 15 to 16 Century preservation. Remains of of gilding in the area of curls on the head. these depictions are further
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fi gures, as well as riders on
Very beautiful, balanced composition of reclining Shakyamuni Buddha Shape: Reclining Buddha mounted on a black pedestal with felt pad mythical creatures. At the base
with characterful head design. Buddha rests stretched out straight on Dimensions: LENGTH buddha 35 CM, base 36.3 CM, pedestal 38.2 x there are additional fl owers
a flat base with slanted ends. The legs are perfectly parallel, even the 14 CM and two kneeling worshippers
samghati flows exactly straight. In contrast, one arm at his side offers Condition: Good condition – base only partly preserved in prayer.
a fine curve, as also in the hands with expressive, long fingers. A rarity, Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Helmut Rainer in Innsbruck,
such a spiritedly worked face - Buddha as sensual, dreamy youth, totally acquired decades ago from the former Vienna Gallery Asboth Shape: Large rectangular stele
immersed in ‘total passage’ to the ‘Paradise of Transcendence’. mounted on a wooden base
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Dimensions: HEIGHT 77.5 CM,
On the head over the ushnisha is a large lotus bud as closure. The Starting price EUR 500,- WIDTH 47.5 CM
Condition: Good to very good,
age related condition; the
normally rounded top part of
the stele and part of the club
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BUDDHA BRONZE FIGURE WITH DISTINCT Provenance: From the
FEATURES collection of Dr. Helmut
Bronze Rainer in Innsbruck, acquired
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Thailand, 18 Century decades ago from the former
Vienna Gallery Zacke in the
This Buddha is depicted in the half lotus seat Schulerstraße
on a pedestal. In this position his left leg is laid
down on his right calf and the foot is facing Estimate EUR 5.000,-
upwards. The hands present the gesture of Starting price EUR 2.500,-
meditation mudra with the palms placed
in his lap. The neck of the enlightened is
decorated with necklace in relief. His peaceful
countenance shows a slight smile, half-closed
eyes and finely crafted features. The Buddha
has long earlobes and his head is crowned by
an ornate headdress. The natural patina gives
the figure a distinctive beauty.
Shape: Representation of Buddha in half-lotus
position on a pedestal
Dimensions: 14.5 x 8.5 x 3.5 CM (H x W x D)
Condition: Signs of age; the ketumala is
missing, a restored breakage on the neck as
well as loss of material and repairs on the base
Provenance: From an Austrian private
collection
Estimate EUR 200,-
Starting price EUR 100,-

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