22 avril 2020

Lot 24. A gilt-bronze figure of Avalokitesvara, Tang dynasty (618-907); 7.6cm., 3in. Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 GBP. Lot sold 5,000 GBP (6,969 EUR). Photo courtesy Sotheby's. cast seated in lalitasana, the right arm bent upward and holding a lotus flower, the left hand resting upon the knee, below a mandorla set with a Buddha in dhyanasana, all supported on a domed base raised on a four-legged plinth, wood stand and Japanese wood box; together with a gilt-bronze figure of a... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 24. A gilt-bronze figure of Avalokitesvara, Sui-Tang dynasty (581-907); 9.5cm., 3 3/4 in. Estimate 3,000 — 4,000 GBP. Lot sold 3,750 GBP (5,227 EUR). Photo courtesy Sotheby's. cast standing with left knee faintly bent and body twisting in elegant tribhanga, dressed in long skirts and draping scarves knotted intricately over the belly while leaving the torso bare, the left hand lowered grasping the long stems of lotus-bud and leaf, the right arm raised holding a flaming... [Lire la suite]

Lot 23. A gilt-bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, Tang dynasty (618-907); 9.7cm., 3 3/4 in. Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 GBP. Lot sold 8,750 GBP (12,197 EUR). Photo courtesy Sotheby's. cast standing on a floral pedestal with swaying foliate extensions, the hands clasped together before the chest, dressed in long robes falling into neat pleats around the body, the face with a serene expression with hair piled up into an elaborate chignon, surmounted by a mandorla incised with a flame border,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 22. A gilt-bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, Northern Qi dynasty (550-577); 8cm., 3 1/8 in. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP. Lot sold 9,375 GBP (13,068 EUR). Photo courtesy Sotheby's. cast standing with the waist bent slightly backwards, the left arm holding the ends of the long flowing robe, the face lowered with downcast eyes and a serene expression, all supported on a lotus pedestal, wood stand and Japanese wood box. Provenance: Mayuyama & Co. Ltd., Tokyo. ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 21. A dated gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Northern Wei dynasty, dated 495; 8cm., 3 1/8 in. Estimate 6,000 — 9,000 GBP. Lot sold 18,750 GBP (26,136 EUR). Photo courtesy Sotheby's. cast seated in dhyanasana with arms folded in dhyanamudra, the robes falling into neat pleats, the face with a meditative expression and the hair piled up into a high chignon, all supported on a stepped plinth raised on four feet, the reverse with an inscription dated nineteenth year of Taihe... [Lire la suite]

Lot 20. A dated gilt-bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, Northern Wei dynasty, dated 495; 11.4cm., 4 3/8 in.. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 25,000 GBP (34,847 EUR). Photo courtesy Sotheby's. cast standing with the right arm raised, wearing long robes falling into neat pleats, the face with a meditative expression with hair piled up into a high chignon, all before a leaf-shaped mandorla incised to the front with flame-like projections, the reverse with a Buddha seated in a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 18. A ‘Yungang’ sandstone head of a Bodhisattva, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534); 7cm., 2 3/4 in. Estimate 3,000 — 4,000 GBP. Lot sold 17,500 GBP (24,393 EUR). Photo courtesy Sotheby's. the face with a benevolent expression, detailed with downcast eyes, arched brows and a gentle smile, the hair swept up behind the pendulous ears into a high topknot, the granulated grey sandstone with a slight pinkish-buff patina, Japanese wood box. Provenance: Mayuyama & Co. Ltd, Tokyo. Sotheby's.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 676. A celadon crackle-glazed tripod censer and a Longquan celadon-glazed dish, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The larger, 8 ½ in. (21.6 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500. Price realised GBP 2,125. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The censer is carved around the body with a faint band of ruyi-heads and is applied with two animal-head handles. It is surmounted with a carved and pierced wood stand with an ivory figural finial. The dish is carved to the interior with ridges emanating from... [Lire la suite]

Lot 550. A Longquan celadon-glazed floral dish, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 1,000 - GBP 2,000. Price realised GBP 3,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The dish is sturdily potted with a lipped everted rim and is moulded with a central flower spray and is encircled by a carved foliate scroll. It is covered with a sea green glaze, wood stand. Provenance: With certificate of identity from The Curios Furniture & Miscellaneous Utensils &... [Lire la suite]

Lot 549. A Longquan celadon-glazed 'phoenix-tail' vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 21 in. (53.4 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,500. Price realised GBP 5,625. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The vase is heavily potted and freely carved with flower sprays. It is covered in an olive-green crackled glaze, wood stand. Provenance: With certificate of identity from The Curios Furniture & Miscellaneous Utensils & Hardware Merchants & Employees Association, Hong Kong & Kowloon,... [Lire la suite]