Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara – Himalayan Bronze – 49 cm – Lot 461
A standing Sahasrabhuja Avalokiteshvara cast in Himalayan bronze, representing the thousand-armed manifestation of enlightened compassion. The openwork aureole and layered heads emphasize expanded awareness and spiritual protection. Traces of original fire gilding remain in the recesses, contrasting with the naturally aged surface. Height: 49 cm | Width: 25 cm | Weight: 4.2 kg. Market valuation: €1,400 – €2,200.
Lot 461 is a powerful standing representation of Sahasrabhuja Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva who extends infinite assistance to all beings. Each arm symbolizes an active response to suffering, while the upward stacked heads represent ascending levels of consciousness.
The sculptural rhythm of the radiating arms forms a mandala-like field around the central body. The open aureole enhances the sense of spiritual expansion. Surface oxidation and worn gilding are consistent with devotional handling and ritual presence.
The casting method, weight relative to size, and structural openness align with mid-20th century Himalayan atelier production. In the European devotional art market, works of comparable scale and quality consistently range between €1,400 and €2,200.
Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara – Himalayan Bronze – 49 cm – Lot 461
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This standing Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara (Lot 461) represents the fully awakened embodiment of compassion within Vajrayana Buddhism. The multiple arms radiate outward in symbolic protection, while the stacked heads express transcendent perception across spiritual realms. The central hands in prayer create a calm focal point within the dynamic composition.
The sculpture is cast in bronze using a relatively thin-walled Himalayan workshop technique typical of mid-20th century Nepal. The openworked aureole and pierced base confirm ritual placement rather than mass decorative production. Remnants of mercury fire gilding remain visible in protected zones, particularly within folds and beneath the aureole structure.
Height: 49 cm
Width: 25 cm
Weight: 4.2 kg
Material: Bronze with remaining fire gilding
Comparable Himalayan devotional bronzes of this size and complexity are currently valued between €1,400 and €2,200 depending on condition and provenance.
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