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  Lot 890. A fine huanghuali ‘Southern Official's Hat’ armchair, nanguanmaoyi, 17th-18th century; 48 1/2in (123.3cm) high; the seat frame 25 x 19 1/2in (63.5 x 49.5cm). Estimate US$60,000-80,000 (€ 54,000 - 72,000). Price realized: $375,075. Courtesy Bonhams.   NEW YORK, NY.- On September 9 and 11, Bonhams New York held four auctions for Asian Art – Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles, Fine Chinese Works of Art and Paintings, Property from the Collection of Drs. Edmund and Julie Lewis, Part I, and Fine... [Lire la suite]

Frans Francken the Younger, The Wedding at Cana, ca 1618–20, NM 7504. Photo: Cecilia Heisser/Nationalmuseum. STOCKHOLM.- Nationalmuseum has acquired two important oil paintings by Frans Francken the Younger and Daniel Seghers, both influential artists in 17th-century Antwerp, the Golden Age of Flemish art. Before now the Nationalmuseum did not own any painting by Francken of this significance. And by acquiring Seghers’ large-format painting on copper, the museum is now better able to reflect the earliest period... [Lire la suite]

Lot 313. A gilt-bronze figure of Amitabha, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Height 13 1/2  in., 34.3 cm. Estimate USD 60,000 — 80,000. Lot sold 87,500 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. cast seated in vajraparyankasana, the upturned soles of the feet each inscribed with a four-spoked dharmacakra, the hands in dhyana mudra, the dhoti sashed at the waist and the hems of the garments delicately chased with a brocade pattern of scrolling lotus, the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 323. A gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Tang dynasty (618-907). Height 6 7/8  in., 17.5 cm. Estimate USD 100,000 — 150,000. Lot sold 125,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. the figure cast seated, with the proper right hand raised in the abhaya mudra, the hair in neat spirals around the ushnisha and extending to a low and straight hairline just above prominent arched brows, the features crisply cast between full and rounded cheeks, the robe open... [Lire la suite]

Lot 311. A rare inscribed gilt-silver figure of Amitabha, dated Wanli 20th year, corresponding to 1592. Height 14 1/3  in., 36.5 cm. Estimate USD 60,000 — 80,000. Lot sold 137,500 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. the Buddha cast in vajraparyankasana and dhyana mudra with the palms incised with six-spoke dharmacakra, the hair in neat whorls over the ushnisha and the face in a serene state of meditation, wearing a kasaya of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 309. A large gilt-lacquer bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara and child, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Height 36 in., 91.5 cm. Estimate USD 50,000 — 70,000. Lot sold 175,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. the maternal emanation of the bodhisattva adorned in a long cowl sheltering the Amitabha crown above a neatly coiled and combed coiffure, the small, round face of the principal figure with hooded eyes and peaceful gaze, a tiered necklace framed by the open cowl with a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 315. A gilt-bronze figure of Maitreya, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Height 8 7/8  in., 22.6 cm. Estimate USD 30,000 — 50,000. Lot sold 187,500 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. the corpulent jovial figure cast seated and at ease, holding a small attribute in the proper left hand, the rotund belly protruding from a loosely draped robe with chased lotus meander borders secured at the waist with a tasseled belt, raised on a rounded cushion, supported on a floral... [Lire la suite]

Lot 312. A large gilt-lacquer bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Height 14 3/4  in., 37.4 cm. Estimate USD 50,000 — 70,000. Lot sold 325,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. seated in vajraparyankasana, with the hands in abhaya and varada mudra, the shoulders flanked by a bird and a chilug ewer borne on blossoming lotuses from vines stemming from the hands, a small Amitabha figure enclosed within... [Lire la suite]

Lot 324. A bronze figure of Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara, Song dynasty (960-1279). Height 14 5/8  in., 37 cm. Estimate USD 300,000 — 500,000. Lot sold 375,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. the divine figure beautifully cast in rajalilasana, supported by a tripod armrest beneath the proper left elbow, the opposite arm languidly extended and resting on the raised knee, the left leg pendent over the seat, the high, scrolled topknot encircled by a bejeweled diadem with streaming... [Lire la suite]

Lot 314. A large gilt-bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, 17th century. Height 16 1/8  in., 41 cm. Estimate USD 200,000 — 300,000. Lot sold 475,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's.  finely cast, seated in dhayasana on a double-lotus base with the right hand raised holding a willow branch or lotus stem (now missing), the left hand in the lap turned upwards supporting a beaker, attired in flowing robes falling in symmetrical folds around the body, the edges and hem with... [Lire la suite]