Lot 732

Gilt Copper & Silver Seated Buddha, Dharmachakra Mudra

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Gilt Copper & Silver Seated Buddha, Dharmachakra Mudra
Gilt Copper & Silver Seated Buddha, Dharmachakra Mudra
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Gilt Copper & Silver Seated Buddha, Dharmachakra Mudra

Estimate: $700 - $1,050

Starting Bid: $300

(0 Bids)
by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

East Asia, ca. late 20th to 21st century CE. A gilt copper and silver statue of a seated Buddha in the dhyanasana position, with hands forming the Dharmachakra mudra, a teaching gesture. The Buddha rests upon an octagonal lotus petal pedestal. The ornate back panel features a mandorla with openwork scrolling motifs, and at the top, a depiction of the Buddha of the future. The mandorla was cast separately and attached to the Buddha's verso. The Buddha is finished with high-quality plating. Size: 4.25" Diameter x 6.2" H (10.8 cm x 15.7 cm); gold quality: 24% to 30%; silver quality: 86% to 88%.

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection

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Item # 192308

  • Condition: Some patina and toning, but otherwise intact and excellent.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 $29,999 $1,000
$30,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 + $10,000