A MASSIVE GILT BRONZE RELIEF OF A BUDDHIST LION, 17TH-18TH CENTURY Tibet. The copper alloy is heavily cast in relief as a Buddhist lion, its head turned towards the curled tail, the neck with a collar suspending a bell, the mouth open to reveal sharp teeth and fangs. The head, tail, and legs finely incised with fur.

Provenance: From a noted European private collection, assembled prior to 2007.
Condition: Good condition with extensive old wear and some casting irregularities, the reverse with distinct malachite encrustation.

Weight: 1,311 g
Dimensions: Length 17 cm

With an associated metal stand (2).

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie's New York, 19 September 2002, lot 166
Price: USD 8,365 or approx. EUR 12,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A large gilt bronze figure of a lion, Tibet, 16^th-17^th century
Expert remark: Compare the related casting and incision work. Note that the bronze is of a larger size than the present lot.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Christie's New York, 20 March 2002, lot 62
Price: USD 15,275 or approx. EUR 23,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A Gilt Bronze Lion, Tibet, circa 17th century
Expert remark: Compare the fierce expression, bushy tail and fur, as well as the related size (20.2 cm).


十七至十八世紀銅鎏金獅子浮雕片
西藏。鎏金銅浮雕佛獅，轉頭怒視其左側，張口露出獠牙，口型巨大，獵毛反捲向側後上方聳立。獅兩後腿左右分立，四趾緊抓地面，蓄勢待發。雕刻線條清晰流暢，動態十足。

來源：法國私人收藏，收藏於2007年前。
品相：狀況良好，有大量磨損和一些不規則鑄造，反面有明顯的結殼。

重量：1,311 克
尺寸：長17 厘米

有配套金屬架(2)。

拍賣結果比較：
形制：相近
拍賣：紐約佳士得, 2002年9月19日, lot 166
價格：USD 8,365（相當於今日EUR 12,500）
描述：十六至十七世紀西藏大型銅鎏金獅像
專家評論：比較相近的鑄造和雕刻形制。請注意此銅像遠大於我們的拍品。

拍賣結果比較：
形制：相近
拍賣：紐約佳士得, 2002年3月20日, lot 62
價格：USD 15,275（相當於今日EUR 23,000）
描述：大約十七世紀西藏銅鎏金獅像
專家評論：比較相似的兇猛神情、旺盛的毛髮和尾巴。尺寸大小相近(20.2 厘米)。