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A RARE GILT COPPER ALLOY FIGURE OF AMITAYUS, MING DYNASTY
奥地利
04月16日 下午5点 开拍 /19天2小时
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Expert's note: This thickly cast and unusually restrained representation of Amitayus may explain why this figure was initially identified as Korean by Christie's in 2018. However, the presence of the shou (longevity) character and the precious vase originally held in the figure's hands securely identify the deity as Amitayus, which along with its stylistic attributes like the facial features and celestial scarf make a Chinese attribution far more plausible, as supported by Bonhams and the sculpture's present owner Jules Speelman. Although the unique physiognomy of this particular bronze has few precedents in Chinese images, the robust modeling of his upper torso, together with the soft and rounded treatment of his eyelids, nose, and chin, stylistically relate to works from the 17th century.China, 17th century. Boldly cast seated in dhyanasana with the hands folded above the lap, dressed in a long dhoti falling in graceful folds over the knees centered by swirling clouds below the feet, and a billowing scarf draped over the shoulders and arms, the wrists and ankles each adorned with floral jewelry.The serene face sensitively modeled with heavy-lidded eyes, elegantly arched brows, a broad nose, full lips forming a gentle smile, and a prominent rounded chin, flanked by elongated earlobes. The richly incised hair pulled up into a high chignon fronted by an arched plaque finely cast with a shou character, above a beaded floral headdress, and falling in long tresses over the shoulders.The hollow interior reveals three pierced tabs and two bent pegs for attachment on a base.Provenance: Christie's, London, 19 June 1967, lot 120 (described as Ming dynasty). Collection of Soame Jenyns, acquired from the above and thence by descent within the family. Christie's London, 6 November 2018, lot 29 (described as Korean, Joseon period, 17th century), sold for GBP 17,500 or approx. EUR 27,000 (converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing). The private collection of Jules Speelman, London, acquired from the above. Bonhams Hong Kong, 30 November 2022, lot 1040 (described as Ming dynasty, 17th century), mid-estimate HKD 600,000 or approx. EUR 80,500 (converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing). Roger Soame Jenyns (1904-1976) was a British art historian, museum curator, and connoisseur specializing in Chinese art, particularly ceramics, jades, and decorative arts. From 1927 to 1931 he was stationed in Hong Kong after which he joined the British Museum as a curator and later became the Deputy Keeper of the Department of Oriental Antiquities until 1968. He wrote several important works on porcelains, including Later Chinese Porcelains (1951) and Ming Pottery and Porcelain (1953). Between 1954 and 1972 he made gifts of Chinese porcelain to the British Museum, and a selection of Chinese and Japanese ceramics are in the Marlay Gallery at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge on loan from the Jenyns family. Jules Speelman is a world-leading dealer and collector of East Asian art with 60 years of experience. In 1964 he joined his late father, Alfred, in the family business which already stretched back three generations to 19th century Holland and expanded into England around the turn of the century. Originally, A & J Speelman dealt with antiques, from European ceramics, silver, tapestries, and furniture to Chinese porcelain, and works of art. With his father, Jules gradually shifted the focus towards Asia and under Jules Speelman's skilled direction, A & J Speelman is now considered amongst the foremost dealers in Asian antiques, with a particular emphasis on figurative sculpture and works of art from the past 2000 years. Published: Himalayan Art Resources, item number 4709.Condition: Good condition with expected wear, casting irregularities, rubbing to gilt, losses to attributes, small nicks and shallow surface scratches, few dents to the back, remnants of red lacquer to the scarf. The underside with old pierced holes and nailed patches probably inherent to the manufacture.Weight: 3.3 kg Dimensions: Height 23.6 cmAs attested in the Sukhavativyuha Sutra, a Mahayana text dating to the later second century and translated into Chinese by monks from the Kushan Empire, the cult of Amitayus enjoyed a continuous and enduring presence in China from the Eastern Han period through the Qing dynasty. Alluding to Amitayus' power to bestow long life, the 'shou' (longevity) character is a fitting element. This motif was widely employed on objects and images of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, appearing across a range of media due to its shared philosophies among the Three Popular Religions. The prominent use of the shou character here suggests that the bronze was intended not only for devotional use within a Chinese temple, but also for a Mahayana context that accommodated the syncretic integration of Daoist and Confucian ritual traditions.Literature comparison:Compare a related earlier gilt bronze figure of the Water and Moon Guanyin, with similar facial features and thick casting, dated Five Dynasties to Song dynasty, 17.6 cm high, in the Cleveland Museum of Art, accession number 1984.7.Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3 October 2018, lot 3626Price: HKD 47,481,000 or approx. EUR 5,937,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: An extremely rare large imperial gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty, Kangxi periodExpert remark: Compare the closely related subject and related modeling. Note the larger size (53.7 cm) and later dating.13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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