Description:

India, Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh, ca. 10th Century AD. Avalokitevara (Sanskrit: "Lord who looks down") is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddha's. Portrayed in different cultures as either male or female, Avalokite-vara is one of the more widely revered bodhisattvas in mainstream Mahayana Buddhism, as well as unofficially in Theravada Buddhism. Standing with attendant figures at each side. Mounted on museum quality stand (very heavy piece). 23-1/2"H x 13"W (26-1/2"H including stand). For similar example, see Christie's Sale 1878, Indian And Southeast Asian Art, Including Property From The Collections Of Ariane Dandois And Robert H. Ellsworth, 21 September 2007, that sold for $25,000. Provenance: Ex-D. Smith Collection acquired at auction, ex-Dr. Rao Estate, Ex-Sotheby's. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell."

  • Condition: Repaired break on upper right, with minor chipping/surface wear.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000