Amitayus

Amitayus, the Buddha of Infinite Life, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande Period (1426-1435). Gilded copper alloy, 25.4 × 18.4 cm. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Bequest of Dr. Francis W. Lewis, 1902-712.  

Lot 39. A Grey Schist Figure of a Bodhisattva Ancient Region of Gandhara, Circa 3rd Century. Estimate: €400,000-600,000. Photo: Bonhams. Lot 117. A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Amitayus. Attributed to Sonam Gyaltsen (A. 15th Century), Shigatse, Central Tibet, circa 1430-40. Estimate: €1,000,000 - €1,500,000. Photo: Bonhams. Lot 54. A Magnificent and Very Rare Large Wood Figure of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, Jin dynasty. Estimate: €800,000 - €1,200,000. Photo: Bonhams. A Wood Netsuke of an Elephant and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 330.  A finely embroidered satin panel of Amitayus, Tibet, 17th-18th century; 30 by 21.5 cm, 11¾ by 8¾ in. Lot sold: 10,080 GBP (Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000 GBP). (C) 2021 Sotheby's depicted seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, hands in dhyana mudra, a five-pointed crown with a jewel crests the top of the head and the downcast face framed by elongated ears and earrings, the bare chest adorned with necklaces and wrapped in flowing ribbons, the whole is... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1066. A copper and hardstone-inlaid bronze figure of Amitayus, Ming dynasty, 15th - 16th century; 14.3 cm. Estimate: 30,000 - 40,000 HKD. Lot Sold: 50,400 HKD. (C) 2021 Sotheby's Sotheby's. Chinese Art Online, including Song Ceramics from the Kai-Yin Lo Collection, Hong Kong, 26 August 2021

Lot 3280. A finely embroidered silk fragment of Amitayus, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 13 ½ x 9 in. (34.2 x 27.8 cm). Estimate $10,000 – 12,000. Price Realized $10,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The fragment is finely embroidered in satin stitch with gold-couched outlines with Amitayus seated in dhyanasana on a green base with peach-colored lotus petals and holding the kalasa containing the Elixir of Life. His pale gold-colored body is adorned with yellow scarves encircling... [Lire la suite]

Lot 162. A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qianlong period, circa 1770; 20,4cm high. Estimate HK$80,000 - 120,000. Sold for HK$ 100,000 (€ 11,862). Photo: Bonhams. Cast seated in dhyanasana on a rectangular plinth with foliate edges and a long cloth draped over the front, the back fitted with a separate flaming mandorla, the Bodhisattva with hands held in dhyana mudra, wearing robes draped over one shoulder and a foliate crown, the face with a serene expression, with a four-character inscription on the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 200. A gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty, Early 18th century; 16.5cm., 6 1/2 in. Estimate GBP 8,000 — 12,000. Lot sold 10,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's. finely cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the right hand in vitarkamudra, and wearing a dhoti and ornate body jewellery and a five-leaf diadem. Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 13 may 2015, 11:00 AM

Lot 85. A gilt-copper figure of Amitayus, Tibet, 16th-17th century; 16.5cm (6 1/2in) high. Estimate £ 10,000-12,000. Sold for £ 11,250 (€ 12,874). © Bonhams. The deity seated in in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus base, holding a jivana-kalasha, wearing detailed robes and beaded jewellery inlaid with hardstones, the face with serene expression, the high chignon supporting a foliate finial and surrounding a five-pointed crown, the base sealed and incised with a double vajra.  Provenance: the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 42. Rare et important paravent à douze feuilles en laque de Coromandel, Chine, Dynastie Qing, Epoque Kangxi, Daté de 1699. Estimation : €200,000-400,000. Price realised: EUR 2,110,000. © Christie’s images limited Paris – Le 12 décembre prochain, le département d’Art d’Asie présentera sa seconde vente de l’année. Réunissant 238 lots pour une estimation globale comprise entre 5.1 et 7.6 millions d’euros, cette vente propose un éventail complet des arts décoratifs asiatiques présentant plusieurs objets à... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3064. An imperial gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 16 3/4 in. (43 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 2,000,000 - HKD 3,000,000. Price Realized HKD 6,260,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010  Finely and heavily cast seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus pedestal with beaded rim, dressed in loose robes delicately incised with meandering lotus scrolls at the borders and wearing princely ornaments of the sambhogakya form inset with various hardstones, the... [Lire la suite]