17 octobre 2022
A rare bronze square 'Buddha and bodhisattvas' decorated plaque, 12th-14th century
Lot 40. A rare bronze square 'Buddha and bodhisattvas' decorated plaque, 12th-14th century; 17.8cm (7in) x 16cm (6 1/4in). Estimate 20 000 € - 30 000 €. Sold for €60,855. Courtesy Bonhams.
The surface incised on one side with three large figures, the central Buddha figure flanked by two Bodhisattvas, one holding a lotus bloom extending over the right shoulder, wearing crowns and voluminous flowing robes, tied with sashes and cascading in elaborate folds, each standing upon a lotus petal base, the reverse... [Lire la suite]17 octobre 2022
Bronze mirrors from the Robert and Jean-Pierre Rousset Collection at Bonhams-Cornette de Saint-Cyr
Lot 37. A silvered bronze circular 'mythical beasts' mirror, 14.2cm (5.5/8in) diam.; and a bronze 'bosses' mirror, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), 10.2cm (4in) diam. Estimate 1 000 € - 1 500 €. Sold for €1,402.50. Courtesy Bonhams.
Comprising a silvered bronze circular mirror, finely cast with striding spirit beasts alternating with four bosses, within narrow geometric pattern and inscribed bands, 14.2cm (5.5/8in) diam.; and a small bronze mirror cast in high relief with a central floral... [Lire la suite]