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A LARGE SILK EMBROIDERED THANGKA OF AMITAYUS, QING DYNASTY
Lot 312 - FAS0425
China, 1644-1912. Finely embroidered in satin stitch, with details highlighted in couched gold-wrapped thread to depict a crowned Amitayus wearing loose robes at the center, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne with hands held in adhyana mudra holding the Elixir of Life, backed by a radiating mandorla and halo, below a central Buddha seated in ardha padmasana and holding a thread in both hands representing Buddhist sutras, flanked by attendant deities with hands clasped together in anjali mudra, above two worshippers bearing offerings kneeling at the base, below, all against a dark blue ground with thick swirling clouds issuing billowing celestial bands.
Provenance: European private collection.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, few loose threads, and little soiling. The frame with a few nicks and tiny chips.
Dimensions: Image size 122 x 81.5, Size incl. frame 125.7 x 85.3 cm
Mounted on silk brocade and framed behind glass. (2)
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Wolley & Wallis, 13 November 2024, lot 519
Price: GBP 9,450 or approx. EUR 11,500 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A large Chinese embroidered thangka of Amitayus, Qing dynasty
Expert remark: Compare the similar colors, the facial features of Amitayus, the treatment of the robes, and the radiating halo. Note the larger size (190 cm x 112 cm).
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Bonhams New York, 17 March 2014, lot 49
Price: USD 9,375 or approx. EUR 11,000 converted at the time of writing
Description: A silk embroidered thangka of Tara, Mongolia, 19th century
Expert remark: Compare the similar colors, the radiating mandorla, facial features, and similar size (122 x 66 cm).
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