• A historical bronze statue of Guanyin displayed in a museum setting.
  • Monumental French antique bronze statue of Guanyin seated in Lalitasana royal pose with a brown gold-gloss patina.
  • Oblique front view of the solid bronze Guanyin sculpture designed as a functional corner sitter for a cabinet or mantelpiece.
  • Close-up of the serene face and the detailed ceremonial tiara of the bronze Guanyin Bodhisattva.
  • Side view of the 14.6 kg bronze statue showing the flowing drapery of the robe over the edge.
  • Right profile view of the solid lost-wax bronze casting with the characteristic asymmetrical Lalitasana balance.
  • The reverse side of the early 20th-century bronze Guanyin statue with dark oxide tones in the deep folds.
  • Left side view of the bronze meat resting on a flat surface with the handwritten cast-in signature Monet.
  • Dynamic composition of French Art Deco Japonism bronze flesh of the seated Guanyin Bodhisattva of compassion.
  • Close-up of the finely cast hand and the jewelry of the antique French bronze Guanyin.
  • Macro shot of the layered ceremonial headdress with the warm ochre-gold silk sheen on the prominent contact surfaces.
  • Detailed macro shot of the cast-in, handwritten French foundry signature Monet in the flowing drapery of the bronze robe.
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Monumental Antique French Bronze Statue of Guanyin "Monet" – Unique Corner-Sitter in Royal High Style (57 cm) – 14.6 kg Solid Bronze, Early 20th Century
$4,513.00 USD
$4,513.00 USD
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Monumental Antique French Bronze Statue of Guanyin "Monet"

Unique Corner-Sitter in Royal High Style — 14.6 kg Solid Bronze, Early 20th Century

A rare and architectural masterpiece of exceptional weight and elegance. This monumental bronze sculpture, measuring a staggering 57 centimeters high and weighing 14.6 kilograms, depicts Guanyin (Kuan Yin), the Bodhisattva of infinite compassion, in the iconic and sought-after pose of Royal Ease (Lalitasana / Royal Ease).

Ingenious Corner-Sitter Design

This particular piece is ingeniously designed as a 'corner-sitter' or 'edge-sitter'. Thanks to a perfectly balanced weight distribution, the bronze figure rests flawlessly stable on a flat surface, while the right leg hangs gracefully down over the edge of a cabinet, mantelpiece, or table. This creates a fluid, three-dimensional dynamic that seamlessly connects traditional Buddhist art with high-end European interior architecture.

Cast Quality & Exclusive Signature

The sculpture displays exceptionally high cast quality with extremely fluid folds in the robe and a serene face beneath a layered ceremonial tiara. The patina possesses brilliant depth; the sheltered folds show dark oxide tones, while the prominent touch points have developed a warm, ochre-gold silky sheen through generations of polishing and devotional touch.

In the flowing drapery of the robe lies the cast-in, handwritten signature "Monet", testifying to an exclusive French art foundry or interior studio from the early 20th century (the period of Art Nouveau and early Art Deco Japonism). An absolute masterpiece for the serious collector.

Technical Specifications

Identity Guanyin / Kuan Yin (Bodhisattva of Compassion)
Signature Cast-on French foundry signature "Monet"
Casting Technique Artisanal lost-wax bronze casting
Design Functional Corner-Sitter / Edge-Sitter
Dimensions H 57 cm x W 42 cm
Weight 14.6 kg (Solid)
Period Early 20th century (approx. 1910–1920)
Status Fully evaluated according to the 1stbuddha Protocol