A THANGKA OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Sino-Tibetan, 18^th to 19^th century. Distemper on cloth. Painted in vibrant colors depicting Buddha Shakyamuni seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne in a nature setting, his left hand in dhyana mudra cradling a begging bowl, surrounded by his main disciples, lamas, buddhis lions, amongst other creatures. An inscription to the reverse.

Condition: Some material loss, creasing, tears, soiling, and loose threads.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection, according to the current owner acquired from a Swiss private collection in 2000.

Dimensions: 110 x 74.5 cm (incl. mounting), 58 x 42.3 cm (image)

Auction result comparison: Compare a related Thangka with a similar depiction of Buddha Shakyamuni at Christie’s New York in Indian and Southeast Asian Art on 23 March 2010, sold for USD 8,750.