A monumental fragmentary fresco of a guardian king
宋至元 彩繪天王像壁畫殘片
This monumental fragmentary fresco of a guardian king from the Song to Yuan period depicts a bold, muscular celestial figure (possibly Dharmapala) in elaborate armored robes. The three-section composition features intricate details including a dragon-crested headdress, lion-mask belt, and powerfully confrontational gaze directed at the viewer.
- Medium
- comprising three sections and superbly depicting a bold muscular figure, possibly Dharmapala, standing firmly upon a swirling cloud and dressed in elaborate armoured robes and scarves fluttering in a celestial wind, secured with a lion-mask belt on the belly below the prayerfully clasped hands that are also supporting a long sword, the figure portrayed with eyes directly and powerfully confronting the viewer, framed by a large flared beard and a headdress suspending flaying strands of pearls and tassels below a crest with a writhing dragon, wood frame and stand
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Monochrome III
April 22, 2021
Estimate: $4,000,000 – $6,000,000
Lot 36
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