Asian Art Auction

December 01, 2014

LOT 88

Lot 88

Large Gilt Repoussé Bronze Figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, 17th Century

Large Gilt Repoussé Bronze Figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, 17th Century
Lot 88 Details
Large Gilt Repoussé Bronze Figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, 17th Century

Well cast and rendered in a seated dhyanasana pose with legs crossed and the soles of both feet upturned, the meditative figure with a smiling expression and round face framed by a pair of pendulous earlobes, dressed in a long dhoti richly decorated with bands of lotus throughout and bearing a separately cast khatvanga, his signature weapon pressed against his chest and left arm
height 14.4" — 36.5 cm.

Estimate $30,000-$40,000

Realised: $28,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Large Gilt Repoussé Bronze Figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, 17th Century
  • Large Gilt Repoussé Bronze Figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, 17th Century
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto.

Note:

Padmasambhava was an 8th Century Buddhist guru who went to Tibet and spread the sutras over a period of fifty years. He is known as one of the great founders of Tibetan Buddhism and is often identified with a khatvanga, a divine staff.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 88
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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