A LARGE AND IMPORTANT BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA, ANGKOR WAT PERIOD Khmer Empire, 12th century. Standing in samapada, holding a lotus bud and a book in his hands, wearing a short pleated sampot, tucked around the belt, the end forming a 'fishtail' at the hem, the serene face with urna, almond-shaped eyes, and full lips, the hair surmounted by a stupa-like ushnisha. Provenance: From an old French-Cambodian collection, acquired in the 1990s. Condition: Areas of minor losses with old fillings, extensive patina with malachite-green encrustations, overall superb condition with wear and casting flaws. Weight: 2,756 g (the figure only) Dimensions: Height 40.5 cm (excl. base and foot pegs) and 43.5 cm (excl. base) The figure is richly adorned in jewelry, including a large circular diadem, a necklace with a central floral motif, armbands, bracelets, anklets, and earrings in the form of lotus buds. With a modern base. (2) Auction result comparison: Compare with a related but smaller figure of a four-armed Avalokiteshvara at Sotheby’s New York in Indian and Southeast Asian Works of Art on 19 March 2008, lot 243, sold for USD 73,000.