A gilt bronze figure of Dipankara Buddha, Nepal, late 19th century
(2)Estimate $1,200 – $1,800
standing on a lotus pedestal, the right arm raised in vitarkamudra and the left lowered in varadamudra, the removable figure supported on a stepped rectangular base backed with an elaborate mandorla and flanked by smaller seated figures, a pair of Buddhist lions on the lower tier above a pierced ruyi head border
(2)
32.4 cm high overall
- Lot Sold $5,500 (Hammer Price)
- $6,710 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Two applied turquoise cabuchons cracked and one missing. Some dabs of green paint on some of the radiating lotus buds on the mandorla. Some surface oxidation and wear. Otherwise generally good condition.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |