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415 - AVALOKITESVARA BODHISATTVA in the ‘royal repose’ posture.
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,500

Description

AVALOKITESVARA BODHISATTVA in the ‘royal repose’ posture. Terracotta with faint traces of polychromy. Sulphide eyes. China, Ming Dynasty. Circa 14th–15th century. H. 43–5, W. 40. The statue’s plinth has been restored.French private collection. This richly adorned bodhisattva, with his graceful movements, conveys absolute serenity, calm and tranquillity. He symbolises approachability and active compassion. His informal pose suggests that he is immediately available to those who call upon him for help.

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About the sale WORKS OF ART AND FINE FURNISHINGS, sculptures, ANTIQUE, 19TH-CENTURY AND MODERN PAINTINGS

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Auction time 11/08/2026 at 10:00 AM

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415 - AVALOKITESVARA BODHISATTVA in the ‘royal repose’ posture. See original version (French)

415 - AVALOKITESVARA BODHISATTVA in the ‘royal repose’ posture.
See original version (French)