Lot 105
Pair of Gilt Wood Carved Buddhas, China, Ming Dynasty
Lot 105 Details
Pair of Gilt Wood Carved Buddhas, China, Ming Dynasty
Each figure standing wearing voluminous robes open to the chest, hands in vitarka mudra (gestures of discussion) with one possibly carrying a jewel, each showing a soft expression and wearing five pointed crowns above twisted coiffures
tallest height 13.2" — 33.5 cm.
Estimate $3,000-$4,000
Provenance:
Lots 104 to 116: Buddhist Works of Art from a Toronto Collection
Note:
For the style compare with a trio of life sized seated images of crowned Guanyin figures, Ming dynasty, 16th century in the collection of the Royal Ontario museum, two currently displayed.