36 - (R) A 20TH CENTURY THANGKA DEPICTING SCENES OF BUDDHAS LIFE, NEPAL OR TIBET

(R) A 20TH CENTURY THANGKA DEPICTING SCENES OF BUDDHAS LIFE, NEPAL OR TIBET Dimensions: Height 52 cm Wide 39 cm Weight: 1427 grams A densely composed thangka arranged around a central seated Buddha, whose calm figure is surrounded by smaller scenes, deities and architectural settings. Bands of blue, green, red and gold-toned colour distinguish the many episodes, while mountains, clouds and floral borders lead the eye through the busy surface. The symmetrical organisation gives the painting an overall order despite its wealth of detail. Narrative thangkas can bring several moments from the Buddha's life and teachings into a single devotional image, allowing the viewer to move between central presence and surrounding stories. Here the central figure provides a still point within a sequence of smaller encounters and sacred settings. The painting is most rewarding when viewed both from a distance, for its balanced structure, and close up, for the intricate subsidiary scenes. For lots marked with (R), a 19% VAT is added to the combined hammer price and commission. This VAT is waived for: - Private buyers outside the EU who officially export the items.- Businesses inside the EU holding a valid VAT number, exporting to their home country. Proper export documentation is required to waive the VAT