{"product_id":"early-20th-century-guanyin-signed-monet-bronze-57cm","title":"Early 20th-Century Guanyin – Signed ‘Monet’ Bronze, 57 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 57 × W 42 cm | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.6 kg | \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze | \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large bronze figure of Guanyin seated in lalitasana, the pose of royal ease. The sculpture was designed to sit on the edge of a table, cabinet or architectural ledge, allowing one leg to fall freely below the supporting surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuanyin is the East Asian form of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion. Here the figure is represented in an ornate crowned form with flowing robes and a calm, inward expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSignature and attribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe drapery carries a cast cursive signature reading ‘Monet’. The exact maker or foundry has not been securely identified, so the signature is recorded without assigning the work to a known artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark brown patina with warmer rubbed highlights on exposed areas and normal age-related surface wear. The substantial weight gives the sculpture a stable presentation when correctly positioned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361438417226,"sku":"702","price":3875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/early-20th-century-guanyin-signed-monet-bronze-57cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787913238","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/early-20th-century-guanyin-signed-monet-bronze-57cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}