Lot 239. A fine and rare gilt- and red-lacquered wood figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644). H. 38 cm. Sold: €32,000 (Est: €15,000 - €25,000). © 2021 Nagel Auctions

Seated in vajrasana with both hands resting on his lap in dhyanamudra, wearing monastic robe including a mantle falling in heavy pleats down his legs, his face displaying a serene expression with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows running into his nose-bridge, urna at his fore-head, painted facial details, pierced elongated earlobes, a blue coloured curled hairdo continuing into the ushnisha and topped with a lotus-bud.

Provenance: Former old European private collection, assembled prior 2007.

Nagel Auctions. Asian Art, December 7, 2021