A very rare Chinese Buddha statue is set to be auctioned in Paris. This statue, which was found in the home of a French individual and is part of a collection believed to be lost, is expected to sell for one million euros (1.1 million dollars). According to Reuters, the auction house 'Bonhams' stated that this piece, a very rare wooden statue, is a religious depiction of Buddha dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. The statue, which is over one meter tall, was last sold to a family in Boulogne, a suburb of Paris, in the 1930s. The family wishes to remain anonymous. Large statues like the one being auctioned were originally made for Buddhist temples. Caroline Schulten, head of the Chinese art department at the auction house, said the current owners were unaware of its value until they were asked to estimate its price. Schulten mentioned that this statue has been passed down through generations in a private home. According to 'Bonhams', it is likely that only a handful of such pieces remain in the world, most of which are in museums.
Rare Chinese Buddha Statue to Be Auctioned in France
A rare Chinese Buddha statue, expected to fetch around one million euros, will be auctioned in Paris after being discovered in a private home. The statue, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, highlights the cultural significance and rarity of such artifacts. Its auction reflects the ongoing interest and value placed on historical art pieces.
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📰 What Happened
A rare Chinese Buddha statue, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, is set to be auctioned in Paris for an estimated one million euros. The statue was discovered in a private home and is considered a significant cultural artifact.
- The statue is over one meter tall and was originally made for Buddhist temples.
- It is believed that only a few such pieces remain in existence, most of which are housed in museums.
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Cultural artifacts like the Buddha statue are often seen as significant historical treasures, representing the artistic and religious heritage of their time. The global art market continues to thrive, with rare pieces commanding high prices.
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