Description
China, Yuan period (1279-1368), large gilded wood and red and black lacquered subject, representing a Luohan seated in padmâsana on a base in the shape of a double inverted lotus, the back of the left hand resting on the right foot, the hand in karana-mudra, a gesture that drives away negative energies, the index and little fingers extended, the middle fingers folded over a sphere, probably a fruit; the right forearm raised, the hand slightly closed. The Saint, with a shaved head, is dressed in a dhoti that leaves his torso bare, and a cloak covering his shoulders and falling in heavy folds around him. On the back, a cavity, which must have contained prayers, is closed by a lacquered wooden panel. The lotiform base, independent of the sculpture and slightly larger, bears on the reverse a label stating "Atelier Li Lin". (Some gaps, numerous cracks and some lifting of the lacquer; the left hand is removable; wear of the gilding; old base but later than the sculpture; wear on the base). H. without base: 60 cm - H. with base: 69.5 cm - L. Buddha at the base: 38 cm - W. base: 43 cm - D. Buddha at the base: 34 cm - D. base: 37 cm. Provenance : Sotheby's Paris, 18 December 2012, lot 167. Expert: Cabinet ANSAS & PAPILLON
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China, Yuan period (1279-1368), large gilded wood and red and black lacquered subject, representing a Luohan seated in padmâsana on a base in the shape of a double inverted lotus, the back of the left hand resting on the right foot, the hand in karana-mudra, a gesture that drives away negative energies, the index and little fingers extended, the middle fingers folded over a sphere, probably a fruit; the right forearm raised, the hand slightly closed. The Saint, with a shaved head, is dressed in a dhoti that leaves his torso bare, and a cloak covering his shoulders and falling in heavy folds around him. On the back, a cavity, which must have contained prayers, is closed by a lacquered wooden panel. The lotiform base, independent of the sculpture and slightly larger, bears on the reverse a label stating "Atelier Li Lin". (Some gaps, numerous cracks and some lifting of the lacquer; the left hand is removable; wear of the gilding; old base but later than the sculpture; wear on the base). H. without base: 60 cm - H. with base: 69.5 cm - L. Buddha at the base: 38 cm - W. base: 43 cm - D. Buddha at the base: 34 cm - D. base: 37 cm. Provenance : Sotheby's Paris, 18 December 2012, lot 167. Expert: Cabinet ANSAS & PAPILLON
