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Antique
Chinese Gilt Wood Buddha Statue
Kuan
Yin
Seated
in Royal Ease
Qing
to early Republic, Circa: 19th century
H
15.5 in.(39cm), W 10 in.(25cm), D 7.5 in.(19cm)
Condition : minor gilt loss, o.a. good Seated
in posture of royal ease on a double lotus throne, this sublime Kuan Yin posesses
a pensive gravity. Lyrical in design, admirably accomplished with an unusual solidity,
particularly the substantiality of the hands and feet, the Chinese yet ideal features
of a full-cheeked and heavy lidded goddess of mercy. She is adorned with necklaces
of jewels, armbands, wristlets and anklets. Furling scarves and parallel curves
of draping cloth establish the elegant rhythms that inhere in the work. Magnificently
carved open lotuses with buds and leaves rest at her shoulders. An extraordinary
and resplendent evocation of Great Enlightenment. Remaining gold is darkly rich
and abundant. |
