A LARGE BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA, ANGKOR PERIOD, BAYON STYLEKhmer Empire, 12th-13th century. Finely cast, standing in samabhanga atop a square plinth, holding in his four hands a water vessel, rosary, lotus flower, and a book. Wearing a short sampot secured with an elaborate belt and the fishtail hem extending to the knee. His serene face with almond-shaped eyes, gently arched brows, and full lips, the hair drawn up into a high chignon centered by a small image of the Buddha Amitabha and secured with a foliate crown.Provenance: From the private collection of Camille Mines (1950-2018), Luxembourg. By repute acquired by his father, René Mines, in the local trade during the early 1970s. By descent to Robert Mines. A copy of a handwritten provenance statement signed by Robert Mines, dated 15 September 2022, confirming the above, accompanies this lot.Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, some losses and cracks, small nicks, light scratches, signs of weathering and erosion, possibly minor old fills. Fine, naturally grown, solid patina with malachite encrustations.Dimensions: Height 40.5 cm (incl. stand), height 33.5 cm (excl. stand)Mounted on a modern stand. (2)Literature comparison: For similar examples see P. Krairiksh, Khmer Bronzes – A Selection from the Suan Phka Tevoda Collection, Lugano, 1982, fig. 3; and G. Coedes, Bronzes Khmers, Ars Asiatica, Vol. V, Paris, Les Editions G. Van Oest, 1923, pl. XXVI, no. 3.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 19 March 2008, lot 243 Price: USD 73,000 or approx. EUR 91,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: Avalokiteshvara, copper alloy, Khmer, Angkor period Expert remark: Note the size (34 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 21 September 2007, lot 366 Price: USD 21,250 or approx. EUR 27,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A bronze figure of Lokeshvara, Khmer, Angkor period, Bayon style, 13th century Expert remark: Note the size (26.5 cm).