Asian Art Auction

June 13, 2016

LOT 36

Lot 36

Japanese Bronze Gotama Buddha, Taisho Period

Japanese Bronze Gotama Buddha, Taisho Period
Lot 36 Details
Japanese Bronze Gotama Buddha, Taisho Period

大正時代 銅鑄釋迦摩尼佛

Seated in virasana with hands resting in bhairava mudra, the face with a serene expression, eyes downcast with gently smiling lips, elongated earlobes and curled hairdress and usnisha, with gilt, red and blue enamel, and double flaming aureoles to the back
height 28" — 71 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $2,040
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Japanese Bronze Gotama Buddha, Taisho Period
  • Japanese Bronze Gotama Buddha, Taisho Period
Provenance:

Acquired from Mr. Abraham’s The Jade Shop in Toronto’s King Edward Hotel in the 1970s

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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