Estimated value: €1,200 – €1,800
Guru Rinpoche – antique bronze statue – lot 115
This antique statue of Guru Rinpoche is crafted in bronze and depicts the famous Tibetan master seated in a traditional lama posture. The statue measures approximately 16 cm high and 13 cm wide, and weighs around 700 grams. Despite its compact size, the object feels solid and substantial, indicating expertly hand-cast bronze.
The design is rich and vivid, with clear manual modeling in the face, the drapery folds, and the attributes. Visible remnants of original gilding are present in recessed areas, while the raised parts show natural wear. This wear pattern, combined with the open underside and the absence of a sealing plate, is consistent with older Himalayan Tibetan bronzework.
The surface has a lived-in patina that is not the result of modern treatment, but of long-term age and use. The statue is not a modern decorative object, but a traditionally crafted religious sculpture with clear historical and artisanal quality.
A powerful and authentic antique statue of Guru Rinpoche, suitable for collectors of Tibetan art, Buddhist objects, or as a special and distinctive object in an interior or meditation space.
