Lot 73. A gilt-copper figure of Padmasambhava, Tibet, circa 15th century; 26cm (10 2/8in) high. Estimate £ 9,000-12,000. Sold for £ 50,000 (€ 57,218). © Bonhams.

The figure seated over a double-lotus base with beaded rims, holding a skullcup and vajra, wearing voluminous robes falling into graceful pleats around the ankles, the face with open eyes centered by an urna and flanked by large earrings, wearing a lotus hat decorated with the sun and crescent moon, topped with a feather, the khatvanga resting on his left shoulder, the base sealed and impressed with a double vajra.

Provenance: the Jeannette Claude Jongen collection of Buddhist Art.

Published and Illustrated: A.Neven, Etudes D'Art Lamaique et de L'Himalaya, Brussels, 1978, p.110, pl.7 (the catalogue is offered as part of the lot).

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, London, 12 November 2015