April 13, 2022 10:00 EST
Asian Arts
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A Chinese gilt and painted lacquered wood figure of Avalokiteshvara 漆金观音木造像
Late Ming/early Qing dynasty 晚明或清
Seated in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus base with beaded edges, the right hand curled in lap, the left hand raised to the chest and curled; clad in robes fastened high around the waist and secured with a belt, with outer robes loosely draped over the shoulders and cascading in voluminous folds around the feet; portrayed with a serene countenance framed by a pair of pendulous earlobes, all below a five-leafed diadem, centered by a seated figure of the Buddha.
H: 12 1/2 in.
PROVENANCE:
Private Estate, New York City
Sold for $2,772
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
Seated in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus base with beaded edges, the right hand curled in lap, the left hand raised to the chest and curled; clad in robes fastened high around the waist and secured with a belt, with outer robes loosely draped over the shoulders and cascading in voluminous folds around the feet; portrayed with a serene countenance framed by a pair of pendulous earlobes, all below a five-leafed diadem, centered by a seated figure of the Buddha.
PROVENANCE:
Private Estate, New York City
