California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 21, 2014  Dec. 21, 2014

 Lot # 3614 
A LARGE BRONZE FIGURE OF WATER BUFFALO    十八世紀 銅鑄大卧牛


  • Dimension: Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $12000
  • Estimate To: $18000

The buffalo is cast realistically in recumbent position with its legs tucked under the body, the head turning slightly to the left, its hair finely detailed with lines, the tail swept over to one side. The base of the statue is cast with four character mark. 18th Century.


此大銅牛雕刻生動,牛身壯實,銅質堅硬,包漿古樸,身體細節清晰可見,生態亦栩栩如生,充分展現了作者高超的雕刻技巧,亦表現出牛的憨厚和勤勞。此貼金大銅牛包漿皮殼好,因年代久遠,牛身所貼金有很多脫落。有極高的收藏價值。