Tibet & Himalayan Art

Maitreya, Tibet, circa 15th century. Gilt copper alloy, gems and pigment. H 29.6 cm. © Dalton Somaré. Literature: D. Weldon and J. Casey Singer, The Sculptural Heritage of Tibet, Buddhist Art in the Nyingjei Lam Collection, Laurence King Publishing, London, 1999, pp. 114-115 DALTON SOMARÉ, Stand 101d at BRAFA, 26 janvier-2 février 2020

 The Surkh Kotal bull, 2nd century AD, carved limestone corner block, from the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul. Photograph: The British Museum. LONDON.- The British Museum and the Art Loss Register have worked together to identify and preserve an Afghan limestone sculpture depicting humped bulls which was stolen from the National Museum of Afghanistan. The sculpture was illegally removed from the country and offered for sale through an online auction house in the UK.It was offered for sale in 2019 by... [Lire la suite]

Lot 229. A rare gilt-bronze figure of Syamatara, Tibet, circa 15th century; Hauteur: 12 cm. (4 ¾ in.). Estimate EUR 20,000 - EUR 30,000. Price realised EUR 43,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 Il est représenté assis en vajrasana sur une base lotiforme. Ses mains sont en dhyanamudra. Son corps est partiellement doré à froid. Son visage est empreint de sérénité. Provenance: American private collection, acquired by the parents of the present owner in the 1960s, by... [Lire la suite]

Lot 237. A rare gilt-bronze figure of Syamatara, Tibet, circa 15th century; Hauteur: 23,5 cm. (9 ¼ in.). Estimate EUR 50,000 - EUR 70,000. Price realised EUR 60,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 Elle est représentée assise en lalitasana sur une base lotiforme. Ses mains en varadamudra et vitarkamudra tiennent des tiges de lotus dont l'extrémité est manquante. Elle est parée de bijoux précieux incrustés. Son visage serein est surmonté d'un haut chignon... [Lire la suite]

Lot 237. A gilt-bronze figure of Padmapani, Nepal, Licchavi revival style, circa 17th century; Hauteur: 24,8 cm. (9 ¾ in.). Estimate EUR 70,000 - EUR 90,000. Price realised EUR 81,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019 Il est représenté en tribhanga sur un socle lotiforme. Sa main droite est en varadamudra, sa main gauche en vitarkamudra tient une tige de lotus. Il est paré de bijoux et vêtu d'un dhoti incisé de fleurs. Son visage est empreint de sérénité. Ses... [Lire la suite]

Lot 151. Stupa, Népal, c. 18° siècle. Cristal de roche. H. 12 cm. Estimate €3,000 - €5,000. © Cornette de Saint-Cyr Superbe représentation d’un petit stupa dans l’esthétique néware. On notera la présence des yeux gravés au niveau de l’harmika. Provenance :- Francois Pannier, Galerie Le Toit du Monde (Paris)- Ancienne Collection Josette Schulmann Cornette de Saint-Cyr. Arts d’Asie - Art Tribal, 20 Novembre 2019

Lot 150. Vishnu, Népal, c. 17°-18°siècle. Cristal de roche. H. 21,5 cm. Estimate €4,000 - €8,000. © Cornette de Saint-Cyr L’immanent est représenté debout, brandissant la massue, la roue, la conque et le lotus dans ses quatre mains. Provenance :- Ancienne Collection Josette Schulmann  Cornette de Saint-Cyr. Arts d’Asie - Art Tribal, 20 Novembre 2019. Expert: Cabinet Daffos-Estournel. Tel. : +33 6 09 22 55 13 – www.aaoarts.com

  Photo: Bonhams.  LONDON.- This November, Bonhams will present the exceptional Mark and Peter Dineley Collections of Chinese, Tibetan and Nepalese Buddhist Art. Fresh to the market, the works are to be offered across a series of sales in London Knightsbridge, London New Bond Street, and Hong Kong. This remarkable and diverse collection comprises more than 40 gilt-bronze Buddhist figures and ritual and ceremonial objects, spanning from the 16th to the 19th century. The highlight is an exceptional 17th... [Lire la suite]

Lot 805. A Gilt Copper Alloy Figure of Manjushri, Nepal, 9th-10th Century. Himalayan Art Resources item no.68446; 37.7 cm (14 7/8 in.) high. Estimate: HK$ 20,000,000 - 25,000,000 (€ 2,300,000 - 2,900,000). Photo: Bonhams. HONG KONG.- The international auction house Bonhams will present ‘The Path of Compassion: Masterpieces of Buddhist Sculpture’ on 7 October in Hong Kong – a single owner sale of eight Buddhist sculptures from the esteemed Nyingjei Lam Collection. The Collection, which translates... [Lire la suite]

From Dr. Johan Carl Kempe (1884-1967) Collection, Sweden, before 1953, no. CK117. Lot 551. A very rare and important large parcel-gilt silver bowl, Tang dynasty (618-907); 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm.) diam.; weight 1052 g. Estimate USD 2,000,000 - USD 3,000,000. Price realised $3,495,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s Asian Art Week live auctions totaled USD $41,641,250 (£33,752,998 / € 37,662,556 / HK$324,469,071) with online sales to continue through September 25. Deep bidding was witnessed... [Lire la suite]