16th century, Tibet, Sonam Tsemo, gilt copper alloy, 13 cm, Jules Speelman collection lot 3, 11th June 2024, photo and details by Alvina Ang on Bonhams (Paris).
Like his father, Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, Sonam Tsemo (1142-1182 AD) was a layman, hence the long-sleeve garment made of fine silk with a floral pattern, a cloud-shaped collar, and a border with scrolling vegetation. He holds a manuscript in his left hand and makes the fear-allaying gesture with the other. His legs and feet are covered by his meditation cloak, which is decorated with a cloud pattern and Buddhist symbols (see close up on HAR ). Compare with another portrait seen on Bonhams.
15th-16th century, Tibet, Dragpa Gyaltsen, gilt copper alloy, 18,1 cm, as before, lot 18, on Bonhams.
Dragpa Gyaltsen (identified by an inscription on the base) is often depicted with his arms crossed over his chest and his hands holding a vajra sceptre and a vajra bell.
18th century, Tibet, Marpa, materials unknown (painted wood or clay ?), size unknown, item ABS 387 on Fondation Alain Bordier , at the Tibet Museum in Gruyères (Switzerland).
A vivid image of Marpa Chokyi Lodro (cir. 1012-1097 AD), often seated with his hands over his knees and his bare right foot showing. We have seen two closely related sculptures of this famous translator in the gTsug Lhakhang collection in Lhasa, published by Ulrich von Schroeder on Jokhang Sculptures pl. 336 D and 336 F.
13th-14th century, Central Tibet, Densatil, Jigten Sumgon Rinchen Pel, gilt copper alloy with silver and stone inlay, 18,1 cm, Jules Speelman collection lot 10, 11th June 2024, Bonhams (Paris).
Himalayan Buddhist Art - Art Bouddhiste de l'Himalaya 