A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty
Lot 5056
A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty
Sold for US$ 314,500 inc. premium
Auction Details
A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha Ming dynasty
Lot Details
Property From a Southern California Collection

A related cast figure with lotus throne and serene expression was sold in these rooms December 20, 2011, lot 8210 from The Estate of Dino Bigalli, Maestro of the Chicago Civic and Light Opera. Another without the accompanying lotus throne was sold in the same venue on June 21, 2011, lot 8183. See a slightly smaller figure sold at Lempertz, June 11-12, 2010, lot 44.and another correlative example sold at Christies, Paris, December 15, 2010, lot 26.
A large cast bronze seated figure of the Amitabha Buddha
Ming dynasty
The imposing figure with serene expression and downcast eyes, plump face and neck, his head surmounted with a prominent ushnisha and tight conical curls with a small urna at the front, his hands gently held in bhumisparsa mudra calling the earth to witness and to commemorate his victory over temptation, seated in dhyanasana with chakra incised on upward-facing feet below the domed chest centered with a raised svastika and framed by a loosely draped robe with embellished hem containing decoration of lotus and peony blossoms, the interior garments tied with a bow at the waist, all raised atop a separately cast multi-tiered lotus-form base; showing remnants of lacquer, gilt and red pigments with blue pigment visible on the head.
28 1/4in (71.7cm) high overall

Footnotes

  • A related cast figure with lotus throne and serene expression was sold in these rooms December 20, 2011, lot 8210 from The Estate of Dino Bigalli, Maestro of the Chicago Civic and Light Opera. Another without the accompanying lotus throne was sold in the same venue on June 21, 2011, lot 8183. See a slightly smaller figure sold at Lempertz, June 11-12, 2010, lot 44.and another correlative example sold at Christies, Paris, December 15, 2010, lot 26.
Activities
Auction information

This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services.

Buyers' Obligations

ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.

If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team.

Buyers' Premium and Charges

For all Sales categories excluding Arms & Armor, Coins & Medals, Motor Cars, Motorcycles, and Wine & Whisky:

Buyer's Premium Rates
25% on the first $100,000 of the Hammer Price
20% from $100,001 to $2,000,000 of the Hammer Price
12% on the excess over $2,000,000 of the Hammer Price

Collection Notices

Holiday Closure and Shipping Information:
Bonhams' offices will be closed for the Holiday season from Saturday, December 22nd, 2012 through Tuesday, January 1st, 2013. No pick-ups will be available during this time. We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013. If you wish to have your property shipped before our holiday closure, cleared payments and shipping arrangements must be made no later than 5PM on Thursday, December 13th, 2012.

Collection of Property:

To avoid removal and storage charges, all lots marked with a 'W' on your attached bid confirmation must be removed from our San Francisco location by 4:00pm on Wednesday, December 12th.

All 'W' lots (listed in the beginning of our printed catalog under the heading 'Lots to be Removed to Storage) along with all other items purchased, if not removed by the above date (12/12/12), will be transferred to Box Brothers warehouse. Clients can pick up their property at 1471 Doolittle Drive in San Leandro, CA with an appointment made 24 hours in advance. To make an appointment, call +1 (800) 942-6822.

Payment Notices

Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier's check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card. A processing fee will be assessed on any returned checks. Please note that the amount of cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a given purchaser may be limited.

Shipping Notices

For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.

Contacts
  1. Angela Lee
    Auction Administration - Asian Art
    Bonhams
    Work
    220 San Bruno Avenue
    San Francisco, United States 94103
    Work +1 415 503 3358
    FaxFax: +1 415 503 3300
Similar items
A bronze seated Buddha Ming Dynasty A cast bronze figure of Guanyin Ming dynasty