1774
419950
A western Tibetan/Kashmir bronze figure of Maitreya on a high throne, presumably 12th Century or older.
Estimate
100 000 - 150 000 SEK
8 950 - 13 400 EUR
9 160 - 13 700 USD
Hammer price
1 050 000 SEK
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A western Tibetan/Kashmir bronze figure of Maitreya on a high throne, presumably 12th Century or older.
Height 20 cm.
Wear. Missing its mandorla.
Provenance
The Collection of Poul Nortung (1905-1973).
The Manufacturer Poul Nortungs passion for Chinese and Japanese Works of Art started at an early age, influenced by his father, master bookbinder Frederik Nortung, who collected Oriental Ceramics, Literature and Works of Art. He himself started to expand the family collection during the years 1935-1950. Poul Nortung owned a Danish metal company known as LUXOR. The antiques in his collection were often acquired in London, Paris and Germany, or through his friend, the antique dealer Canova Skånstrom.
Literature
P. Pal. Bronzes of Kashmir; 1975: Compare with lot 23 and 32.