21 avril 2021

Lot 201. A pair of parcel-gilt silver foliate-form 'phoenix' boxes and covers, Tang dynasty (618-907). Width 2 ¾ in., 7 cm. Estimate: 15,000 - 20,000 USD. Lot sold: 31,500 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. each of generally circular section with the undulating sides divided into four bracket foliations, the central panel of each box and cover worked in repoussé with a phoenix in motion, the wings and legs outstretched and the long tail sweeping overhead, a leafy fruiting... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 200. A rare bronze figure of a crouching dragon, Jin dynasty (265-420). Height 7 ½ in., 19.2 cm. Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 USD. Lot sold: 40,320 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. cast seated on three powerful legs, its left forepaw raised above cloud vapor, the ferocious head detailed with a long curled horn above large protruding eyes and a long upturned snout exposing sharp fangs and a curled tongue, the sinewy body with long flowing flames issuing... [Lire la suite]

Lot 199. A gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Northern Wei dynasty, dated Zhengshi fourth year, corresponding to 507. Height 7 ¼ in., 18.3 cm. Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 USD. Lot sold: 195,300 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. modeled standing before a flame-shaped mandorla on a splayed lotus base above a four-legged plinth, the plinth chased with a grid pattern with each unit enclosing a small circle, the figure adorned in long flowing robes, the right hand held against the chest, the left... [Lire la suite]

Lot 198. A gilt-bronze 'mythical beast' weight, Han - Six dynasties. Length 2 ¼ in., 5.7 cm. Estimate: 15,000 - 20,000 USD. Lot sold: 37,800 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. crouching with the muscular body twisting sharply and the head turned to one side, the face with a menacing expression with the mouth open, the lips curling back in a snarl, and the eyes wide, a pair of ridged horns pressing against the neck, tufts of fur covering the body and sweeping outward from the elbows, a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 197. An archaic bronze horse, Han dynasty (206 -220 AD). Length 9 ¼ in., 23.5 cm. Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 USD. Lot sold: 18,900 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. standing foursquare, the neck held high with the head directed forward with an alert expression including bulging eyes, flaring nostrils, pricked ears, and the lips pulled back, the bound tail lifted energetically, the body hollow-cast, the pale green patina with malachite and azurite inclusions.  ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 20. A gilt copper alloy figure of Shakyamuni, Khasa Malla, 13th-14th century. Himalayan Art Resources item no.61907; 26 cm (10 1/4 in.), height including tangs; 25 cm (9 7/8 in.), height excluding tangs. Est: HK$ 500,000 - HK$ 700,000. Sold for HK$ 2,065,000 (€ 220,737). © Bonhams 2001-2021. Of impressive figural volume and quality, this gilt bronze figure of Shakyamuni stems from the Khasa Malla Kingdom, which ruled over the Karnali Basin in western Nepal and parts of western Tibet between... [Lire la suite]

Lot 22. A gilt copper alloy figure of Bhaishajyaguru, Tibet, 15th century. Himalayan Art Resources item no.16980. 27 cm (10 5/8 in.) high. Est: HK$ 2,000,000 - HK$ 3,000,000. Sold for HK$ 2,502,500 (€ 267,504). © Bonhams 2001-2021. Skillfully modelled and thickly gilded, this impressive bronze depicts Bhaishajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha, who is worshipped in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism to overcome physical, mental, and spiritual sickness, and to purify karmic debt. In line with classic iconographical... [Lire la suite]

Lot 12. A gilt copper alloy figure of Tara, Tibet, Densatil style, circa 14th century. Himalayan Art Resources item no.68457. 17 cm (6 3/4 in.) high. Est: HK$ 3,200,000 - HK$ 4,500,000. Sold for HK$ 4,002,500 (€ 427,846). © Bonhams 2001-2021. Published: David Weldon and Jane Casey Singer, The Sculptural Heritage of Tibet: Buddhist Art in the Nyingjei Lam Collection, London, 1999, pp.110-1, pl.22. Exhibited: The Sculptural Heritage of Tibet: Buddhist Art in... [Lire la suite]