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East Meets West: Works of Art Across Cultures

Thu, Aug 6, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 237

Chinese Carved Marble Stele of a Seated Buddha

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

 8 in. high. 

Note: The buddha is accompanied with a notarized letter from Dr. Qing Chang from the Art History Department of the University of Kansas stating that in his opinion the Buddha Stele dates from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and the inscription is later in date.

Condition

Fragmentary in nature, a few losses overall. Encrustations and natural inclusions to the stone. The right hand is missing, it was originally performing the abhaya (with no fear) mudra. Dr. Chang feels the inscription is later in date. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.