{"product_id":"monumentaal-antiek-frans-bronzen-beeld-van-guanyin-monet-unieke-randsoldaat-corner-sitter-in-koninklijke-hoge-stijl-57-cm-14-6-kg-massief-brons-vroege-20e-eeuw","title":"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","description":"\u003carticle class=\"product-description\" lang=\"nl\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMonumental Antique French Bronze Statue of Guanyin \"Monet\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-meta\"\u003eUnique Corner-Sitter in Royal High Style — 14.6 kg Solid Bronze, Early 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"description-section entry-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"description-section design-integration\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngenious Corner-Sitter Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"description-section craftsmanship-patina\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Quality \u0026 Exclusive Signature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the flowing drapery of the robe lies the cast-in, handwritten signature \u003cstrong\u003e\"Monet\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"description-section specifications\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIdentity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuanyin \/ Kuan Yin (Bodhisattva of Compassion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast-on French foundry signature \"Monet\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCasting Technique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtisanal lost-wax bronze casting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunctional Corner-Sitter \/ Edge-Sitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH 57 cm x W 42 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.6 kg (Solid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePeriod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly 20th century (approx. 1910–1920)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStatus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully evaluated according to the 1stbuddha Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* Minimalist, Academic styling lines for preview or Shopify integration *\/\n.product-description {\nmax-width: 800px;\nmargin: 0 auto;\nfont-family: \"Times New Roman\", Times, serif;\n    color: #2c2c2c;\n    line height: 1.6;\n    padding: 20px;\n  }\n  .product-header {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #d3d3d3;\n    padding-bottom: 15px;\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\n  }\n  .product-header h1 {\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: normal;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n  }\n  .product-meta {\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #666;\n    margin: 0;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  .description-section {\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\n  }\n  .description-section h2 {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter spacing: 0.5px;\n    border-left: 3px solid #555;\n    padding-left: 10px;\n    margin: 0 0 15px 0;\n  }\n  .entry-summary {\n    font-size: 15px;\n  }\n  .description-section p {\n    margin: 0 0 15px 0;\n    text-align: justify;\n  }\n  .spec table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  .spec-table th, .spec-table td {\n    padding: 8px 12px;\n    text-align: left;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n  }\n  .spec-table th {\n    font-weight: bold;\n    width: 30%;\n    color: #555;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57776686104907,"sku":"702","price":4516.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/Guanyin_bronzen_sculptuur_museum_opstelling_historische_context.jpg?v=1783334301","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/monumental-antique-french-bronze-statue-of-guanyin-monet-unique-rand-soldier-corner-sitter-in-royal-high-style-57-cm-14-6-kg-solid-bronze-early-20th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}