A LARGE AND IMPORTANT BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA, ANGKOR WAT PERIODKhmer Empire, 12th century. Standing in samapada, holding a lotus bud and a book in his hands, wearing a short pleated sampot, tucked around the belt, the end forming a 'fishtail' at the hem, the serene face with urna, almond-shaped eyes, and full lips, the hair surmounted by a stupa-like ushnisha.Provenance: From an old French-Cambodian collection, acquired in the 1990s.Condition: Areas of minor losses with old fillings, extensive patina with malachite-green encrustations, overall superb condition with wear and casting flaws.Weight: 2,756 g (the figure only)Dimensions: Height 40.5 cm (excl. base and foot pegs) and 43.5 cm (excl. base)The figure is richly adorned in jewelry, including a large circular diadem, a necklace with a central floral motif, armbands, bracelets, anklets, and earrings in the form of lotus buds.With a modern base. (2)Auction result comparison: Compare with a related but smaller figure of a four-armed Avalokiteshvara at Sotheby's New York in Indian and Southeast Asian Works of Art on 19 March 2008, lot 243, sold for USD 73,000.