Shakyamuni Buddha

A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. Ming Dynasty, 15th Century - Photo Sotheby's seated in vajraparyankasana, the right hand held in bhumisparshamudra, the left indhyanamudra, wearing a pleated robe and sash finely hemmed with incised lotus scrolls on a stippled ground, draped over his shoulders and falling in loose folds over his crossed legs, his gentle face with sensuous lips and finely drawn eyebrows centred with the urna, the eyes downcast in a meditative expression, the ears with long... [Lire la suite]

An Important Gilt-Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. Yongle Mark and Period. Photo Sotheby's well-cast and portrayed seated in dhyanasana with right hand in bhumisparsamudra, the left in dhyanamudra, clothed in a loose-fitting robe falling in elegant folds leaving the right shoulder bare, the serene face with downcast eyes and gentle smile flanked by pendulous ears with pierced lobes, the head and domed ushnisha covered with tight curls and surmounted by an ovoid jewel, all supported on a double lotus... [Lire la suite]

A gilt bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. Incised mark and period of Yongle.  Photo Sotheby's seated in vajraparyankasana, the right hand held in bhumisparshamudra, the left in dhyanamudra, wearing a pleated robe draped over the left shoulder and falling in loose folds over his crossed legs, with the undergarment antaravasaka gathered at the chest, the eye downcast in a meditative expression, the long pendulous earlobes pierced with vertical slots, the hair arranged in rows of tight... [Lire la suite]

A gilt and red, lacquered wood figure of Buddah Shakyamuni, Vietnam, 18th-19th ct. photo Nagel standing in samabhanga on a lotus flower carved with a double row of upturned lotus petals placed on a hexagonal throne with his right hand lowered in varadamudra. H. 45,5 cm. Estimate 2200 € Nagel Auctions. "Asian Art". May 9th 2012 http://www.auction.de

A small wooden portable shrine. China, 16th-17th century. Photo Bonhams Secured by rope hinges; the rounded section of wood has been divided into three sections and carved in relief with Shakyamuni Buddha and two attendant figures on elephants. 11 ¾ in. (29.8 cm.). Estimate: US$2,000 - 3,000 Provenance: Acquired from Dragon House, San Francisco, 2004 Bonhams. The Sartin Collection of Asian Art, 13 Sep 2011, New York www.bonhams.com

A Magnificent And Exceptionally Large Gilt Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Ming Dynasty, l5th-l6th Century. Photo Sotheby's of superlative casting and finish, the high-backed near-life-sized figure emanating power and spiritual energy in its naturalistic proportions, the massive figure cast seated in dhyanasana on a waisted pedestal encircled by two tiers of elaborate lotus lappets between bands of pearlised bosses, the left hand in dhyanamudra, the mudra of meditation, and the right hand bent with palm down before the right... [Lire la suite]

A gilt bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. 14th/15th century Seated in dhyanasana on a triangular double-lotus throne, adorned in long flowing robes revealing his chest, the face in a contemplative expression flanked by long pendulous ears below tightly coiled hair rising to a high ushnisha.  2 3/4in (7cm) high. Estimate: $2,500 - 3,500 Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 29 Jun 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.com

A jadeite Buddha Carved from translucent, light lavender jadeite suffused with pale green and brown, depicting the Shakyamuni Buddha, founder of Buddhism, holding a highly translucent bright green jadeite begging bowl and a Buddhist relic, wearing jadeite bangles of light brown colour, the lavender jadeite protuberance on his head, representing wisdom, on a wooden stand, dimensions 143.5 x 55.0 x 35.6mm.. Sold for HK$162,000 Accompanied by a report from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory, stating that the... [Lire la suite]

Unknown Artist, Shakyamuni Buddha, Myanmar (Burma), 15th century. Stone, 23 ½ x 11 ¼ x 7 in. Private Collection, California. SACRAMENTO, CA.- According to tradition, Buddha was a spiritual being who attained enlightenment and shared his teachings, giving birth to Buddhism, a philosophy originating in Asia and practiced for centuries. In Buddha, a new exhibition on view January 31 – April 19, 2009, the Crocker Art Museum explores the differences of Buddhist belief revealed through the depiction of the Enlightened One in more... [Lire la suite]

A Gilt Bronze Figure Of Shakyamuni Buddha, Late Ming Dynasty well cast seated in vajraparyankasana, the right hand held in bhumisparshamudra, the left in dhyanamudra, wearing a long robe draped over the left shoulder leaving the right bare, with eyes downcast in a meditative expression, the hair in tight curls surmounted by an ushnisha, supported on a double pedestal lotus pedestal, the base inscribed with a visvavajra. 26cm high. Estimate 6,000—8,000 AUD Sotheby's. The Connoisseur's Spring Collection, Including the Private... [Lire la suite]