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Antique Avalokiteshvara Thangka on Panel - 19th Century – Paintings & Drawings
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Antique Avalokiteshvara Thangka on Panel - 19th Century

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Avalokiteshvara – Antique Thangka on Panel A powerful and rare depiction of the four-armed Avalokiteshvara, also known as Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. This object combines a hand-painted Tibetan thangka with a wooden panel, giving the work a strong decorative and spiritual presence. Product details Period: approx. 1900 or older Dimensions: 61 cm (H) x 50.5 cm (W) Weight: 4.3 kg Material: Pigments on canvas, mounted on wooden panel Expertise & Condition The painting shows clear signs of age, including fine craquelure, natural wear in the pigment layers, and visible manual paint buildup. Under magnification, multiple layers and irregularities are visible, consistent with an authentic hand-painted work. The canvas is firmly attached to the wooden support and finished as a panel. This has given the object a stable, robust form, making it immediately suitable for hanging. The surface structure has a characteristic, slightly sealed appearance, typical of older mounted paintings. Symbolism Avalokiteshvara is depicted here in his four-armed form, symbolizing compassion, protection, and spiritual presence. The central figure is surrounded by smaller deities and spiritual teachers, which gives the composition a clear devotional function. At 1stBuddha, transparency is key. We present this object as an old hand-painted thangka on canvas, mounted on a wooden panel. It is precisely this combination that makes the work visually powerful, decorative, and particularly suitable for an interior, practice space, or collection of Asian art. Frequently asked questions about this thangka panel Why is the thangka mounted on a wooden panel? Mounting thangka paintings on a panel occurred with objects intended for long-term use in interiors, home altars, or decorative arrangements. In some cases, this was done later to stabilize and better protect the painting. Is this an original thangka? Yes, it is a hand-painted thangka on canvas. The current panel form makes the work more stable and gives it the appearance of a standalone art object. How do you recognize age in this type of work? Age is visible in the craquelure of the paint layer, the natural wear of pigments, discolorations, and the buildup of multiple paint layers. These characteristics indicate an older, hand-painted object with natural signs of use and age. How can this panel best be maintained? Preferably hang the panel in a place without direct sunlight and with stable humidity. This helps maintain the condition of both the wood and the painting. Additional details: - Brand: 1stbuddha - Style: Tibetan - Material: Pigmenten - Material: Doek - Material: Houten paneel - Period: 19th century - availability: in_stock - product_type: Thangka / paubha
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CategoryPaintings & DrawingsConditionVery goodSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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Damme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales