Himalayan Buddhist art from a Swiss private collection
Buddha Statues, Thangkas and Himalayan Art from a Private Collection
My first visit to Nepal goes back to 1979, when I climbed some peaks in the Himalayas for the first time. It was not my last trip to this wonderful region.
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About this collection
Collecting since 1979
Assembled over decades of travel to Nepal, starting with my first Himalayan trip in 1979.
Acquired through trusted friends
Pieces bought from Tibetan refugees and from the family collection of second-generation collector friends in Kathmandu.
Private collection in Switzerland
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What always struck me was the kindness of the Himalayan people and their community spirit rooted in Buddhism. Because of these bonds, I returned to Nepal several times and immersed myself in the many forms of Buddhist and Hindu art. Thanks to very close friends in Kathmandu, I gained deep insight into the secrets of their philosophy and its associated arts.
At the same time, I started to collect objects such as Buddha statues and thangkas for my personal interest. I benefited greatly from friends who were second-generation art collectors and generously shared their expertise and connections. In the early years, I bought objects mostly from Tibetan refugees who were in urgent need of help. Early this century, my friend’s family decided to sell parts of their private collection – mainly due to the political and social unrest in Nepal. At that time I extended my collection with several Buddha statues, many of them of great rarity. Today, it may well be one of the most select private collections offered for sale.