Bronze Buddha statue

Author: Shi Shuqing, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: China Water Conservancy and Electric Power Press is a central-level publishing organization with a rigorous work ethic, meticulous management, and over 40 years of history. It is among the first batch of "National Outstanding Publishers." Initially, it primarily published scientific and technical publications on water conservancy and power. With the expansion of its business and growing strength, it has now successively published a variety of publications in fields such as civil engineering, architecture, computer science, and tourism, earning the approval and praise of readers. On this basis, we are committed to promoting the spirit of scientific exploration and upholding traditional culture, striving to achieve the integration of science and art, as well as the fusion of publishing and culture, in order to contribute to the preservation of traditional Chinese art. To this end, we are honored to invite the renowned art appraisal expert, Mr. Shi Shuqing, to compile this series of "Investment and Appraisal of Chinese Artworks," with strong support from Yachang Enterprise Co., Ltd. We extend our gratitude to them here. Compared to other published books of the same type, the greatest feature of this series is that experts combine their years of experience to analyze the key points of collecting and appreciating various types of artworks, making every word a gem. Nearly 300 artworks in each book are carefully selected and thoroughly analyzed by experts, making them highly representative and informative. Through reading and appreciation, readers can not only gain comprehensive knowledge of artworks but also master the essence of appraisal. This series is highly suitable for art collectors and enthusiasts from all walks of life. To save space, this series uses abbreviations for auction companies, such as "China" referring to "China International Auction Company," etc. The units of currency mentioned in the book are "ten thousand yuan," and the units of dimensions are "centimeters," and so on, without listing them all. Please note.
Ming and Qing dynasty bronze Buddha statues are part of Buddhist sculpture art. During the Ming Dynasty, due to the widespread construction of temples, the needs of offerings, and the imperial court's donations to religious leaders, bronze sculptures rapidly developed and reached their highest artistic level during the Yongle and Xuanzhe reigns, known as the "Yongxuan Bronze Sculptures." At this time, the faces of the statues were full, the shapes were exquisite, the gold color was rich, and the artistic level was extremely high. The Qing Dynasty inherited the Ming Dynasty's style, with meticulous craftsmanship, marking the peak period of Tibetan-style bronze sculptures. Today, these statues are not only objects of worship for Buddhists but also precious national artistic heritage, cherished by collectors both at home and abroad. The author of this book has compiled it using rich materials from museums and the, providing a detailed account of the development history of Ming and Qing dynasty bronze Buddha statues, as well as common knowledge of collecting, investment analysis, and appraisal of bronze Buddha statues. The book includes over 100 color illustrations, introducing the auction information, common analysis, and comments on over 100 different statues.