Ending 24th Jan, 2026 10:14

Three-Day Auction: Asian Art Discoveries – No Reserve Timed Auction

 
  Lot 1553
 

1553

A GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI

Starting price
€100
Estimate
€200
 

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Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Finely carved, Buddha stands on a circular base set atop a hexagonal platform, both adorned with scrolling motifs. His right hand is held in mida no join (a form of dhyana mudra), while his voluminous robes cascade in folds, parted at the chest to reveal the bare torso. The serene face is characterized by heavy-lidded eyes, small lips, and long, pendulous earlobes, a circular byakugo (urna) is set in the forehead and hair. A mandorla rises behind the figure.

HEIGHT 29.5

Condition: With extensive wear and imperfections, expected flaking and rubbing to gilding and lacquer, typical age cracks, obvious losses to the left arm and the base.
Provenance: Private estate, United Kingdom. The art collection, comprising over 100 fine and eclectic Asian works of art, including pieces from China, Japan, and other regions, has been formed primarily 20–30 years ago.

 

Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Finely carved, Buddha stands on a circular base set atop a hexagonal platform, both adorned with scrolling motifs. His right hand is held in mida no join (a form of dhyana mudra), while his voluminous robes cascade in folds, parted at the chest to reveal the bare torso. The serene face is characterized by heavy-lidded eyes, small lips, and long, pendulous earlobes, a circular byakugo (urna) is set in the forehead and hair. A mandorla rises behind the figure.

HEIGHT 29.5

Condition: With extensive wear and imperfections, expected flaking and rubbing to gilding and lacquer, typical age cracks, obvious losses to the left arm and the base.
Provenance: Private estate, United Kingdom. The art collection, comprising over 100 fine and eclectic Asian works of art, including pieces from China, Japan, and other regions, has been formed primarily 20–30 years ago.

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Auction: Three-Day Auction: Asian Art Discoveries – No Reserve Timed Auction, ending 24th Jan, 2026

Bidding starts on Thursday, 1 January, and lots start closing at 11 AM on Saturday, 24 January

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