Large Tibetan & Nepalese Buddhist Statues

With the opening of the Kingdom of Nepal in 1951 and the closing of Tibet after the events of 1959, Himalayan art, both antique and newly crafted, won high appreciation worldwide. It is remarkable how many cultural treasures of Northern Buddhism, generally known as Lamaism, have survived from their long history.

Large gilt crowned bodhisattva seated on a double lotus base, black background

Ref. 321Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara)79 cmCHF 9'800

Large gilt-appearing statue of White Tara seated on a lotus base, lotus flowers at her shoulders

Ref. 320White Tara (Saptalochana)80 cm · appears to be gilt metalCHF 9'800

Four-armed Avalokiteshvara statue, hands joined at the heart, holding lotus, seated on lotus base

Ref. 247Shadakshari Avalokiteshvara80 cm · appears to be gilt metalCHF 9'800

Wrathful Yama statue in a lunging stance with red-painted flaming hair, on oval lotus base

Ref. 225Yama45 cm · appears to be gilt metalCHF 2'300

Seated gilt-appearing deity before a silver-toned flame aureole on a stepped rectangular base

Ref. 21Janma Raj47 cm · appears to be gilt metalCHF 1'100

Gilt-appearing statue of the mahasiddha Virupa seated at ease, right arm raised toward the sky

Ref. 05-093Virupa42 cm · appears to be gilt metalCHF 3'200

Large gilt Medicine Buddha with blue hair holding a bowl and sprig on a double lotus base

Ref. M-089Medicine Buddha78 cmCHF 4'800

Gilt crowned Amitayus with hands in meditation on a high double lotus base

Ref. SAH-05Amitayus (Aparimita)36 cmCHF 1'400

Large statues from Tibet and Nepal are usually kept in Himalayan monasteries and seldom find their way into private collections, museums or exhibitions in the West. The large statues shown below are therefore truly exceptional. Some are most probably unique worldwide.

Thanks to my friend’s family’s strong connections with local artists, I am able to present a unique and outstanding collection of large statues. The artists created them with outstanding craftsmanship, closely following the canonical rules, and both Nepali and Tibetan forms of expression are beautifully illustrated.

Some pieces must be unique worldwide, such as the Yamantaka statues (the large one and the one made of silver). I would also like to highlight the four Chatur Maharajas, the guardians of Mount Meru, all executed in solid casting. Gilded pieces are finished with the traditional Nepalese fire-gilding technique, reflecting great artistic dedication. Many are solid cast copper.

FAQ

Who are the Chatur Maharajas?

The Four Great Kings, guardians of the four directions who protect Mount Meru and the Buddhist teachings. They are often placed at monastery entrances.

Who is Yamantaka?

Yamantaka is a wrathful form associated with Manjushri, the ‘conqueror of death’, and an important meditational deity in Tibetan Buddhism.

How are large statues delivered?

Please contact me to discuss viewing and delivery arrangements for a specific piece.

Important: all descriptions of the large statues were provided to Fine Asian Art by the original seller and may contain inaccuracies. All indications of age are given without scientific testing. All offers are subject to prior sale and price changes. More information or additional photos of a large statue can be provided on request.

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