A RARE THANGKA OF LAKSHMI

A RARE THANGKA OF LAKSHMI Mongolia or Tibet, 18th-19th century. Distemper and gold on cloth. Seated in lalitasana atop a lotus base on a five-stepped throne with rows of various offerings, framed by a billowing curtain, with clouds and a halo behind her. Old silk brocade mounting. Provenance: From a Swiss private collection. Condition: Good condition with old wear, minor losses, creases, abrasions and soiling Dimensions: Image size 35.5 x 25 cm, Size incl. mounting ca. 70 x 40 cm This finely painted thangka depicts the rare subject of the Indian goddess Lakshmi, or Pal Lhamo in Tibetan, the peaceful form of Shri Devi Dudsolma. She is holding a small child in her arm as well as a vase and jewels in her hands. Her robe is finely painted with foliate and floral scroll. The face with a meditative expression marked by almond-shaped eyes below gently arched brows centered by an urna. With a modern frameless backing behind glass, which can be removed upon request. Auction result comparison: Compare a related Mongolian thangka of Lakshmi, dated to the 19th century, at Bonhams London in The Jongen-Schleiper Collection of Fine Thangkas on 11 May 2017, lot 37, sold for GBP 28,750. 罕見吉祥天女唐卡 蒙古或西藏，十八至十九世紀。布面膠彩。吉祥天女坐於蓮座上，面前有成排的供品，後有光背與祥雲。舊絲綢錦緞裝幀。 來源：瑞士私人收藏。 品相：狀況良好，磨損、輕微缺損、摺痕、擦傷和污跡。 尺寸：畫面35.5 x 25 厘米，縂約 70 x 40厘米 拍賣結果比較：比較一件十九世紀的蒙古吉祥天女唐卡，見倫敦邦翰思The Jongen-Schleiper Collection of Fine Thangkas 2017年5月11日 lot 37, 售價GBP 28,750。