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Christie’s and the consignors of lots 208-255 intend to donate a portion of their proceeds received from the sale of the lot to Himalayan Art Resources, a 501(c)(3) not-for profit charity. Please note that a buyers who purchase these lots will not be eligible for any charitable contribution deduction in relation to such purchase.
A Painting of a Seated Buddha
Tibeto-Chinese, circa 1900
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A Painting of a Seated Buddha
Tibeto-Chinese, circa 1900
With the Buddha seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne with an offering table before him flanked by monk attendants, the left hand holding a bowl and right extended down in bhumisparshamudra, wearing red robes and backed by a nimbus with a gold patterned border and an aurole, surrounded by flora, with swirling clouds in the sky above
60 ¾ x 33 ¾ in. (154.6 x 85.9 cm.)
Tibeto-Chinese, circa 1900
With the Buddha seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne with an offering table before him flanked by monk attendants, the left hand holding a bowl and right extended down in bhumisparshamudra, wearing red robes and backed by a nimbus with a gold patterned border and an aurole, surrounded by flora, with swirling clouds in the sky above
60 ¾ x 33 ¾ in. (154.6 x 85.9 cm.)
Provenance
Acquired in New York by 2014
Literature
Himalayan Art Resources (himalayanart.org), item no.24078
Sale room notice
Christie’s and the consignors of lots 208-255 intend to donate a portion of their proceeds received from the sale of the lot to Himalayan Art Resources, a 501(c)(3) not-for profit charity. Please note that a buyers who purchase these lots will not be eligible for any charitable contribution deduction in relation to such purchase.
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