Gandhara region

Lot 164. Detail. A fine Chinese blue and white Transitional bottle vase, Chongzhen (1628-43). Estimate £10000–15000. Photo Dreweatts  NEWBURY.- The auction of Chinese Ceramics and Asian Works of Art will take place at Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE and comprises an impressive selection of works of art from across the Asian continent including China, Japan, Tibet, India and Persia. Estimates range from £100 to £15,000.  Of special note is the collection of... [Lire la suite]

A fine over-life size bust of Buddha Shakyamuni, Gandhara region, 2nd-3rd century. Photo Nagel The superbly sculpted head displaying a serene expression with heavy lidded downcast eyes below slightly arched eyebrows that run into his nose-bridge, carved circular cavity at his forehead originally inlaid with a rock crystal bead, smiling lips, elongated earlobes, his wavy hair combed backwards over head and ushnisha and a section of his neck still visible. H. 53 cm. Estimate 80 000 - 120 000 € Provenance: Acquired by the present... [Lire la suite]

Bearded head with a knotted turban, Gandhara region, 4th to 6th century. Terracotta. Dimensions: (height) 34 cm (13 2/5 in.). Photo courtesy John Eskenazi Ltd The above date has been corroborated by Thermoluminescence analysis.  ASIAN ART IN LONDON. 31st October - 9th November 2013. John Eskenazi Ltd. John Eskenazi. Phone +44 (0)20 7409 3001 - Fax +44 (0)20 7629 2146 - Email john.eskenazi@john-eskenazi.com - Website www.john-eskenazi.com

Head of a Bodhisattva, Gandhara region, 2nd-3rd Century A.D. Gray Schist. Height: 14 inches (36 cm). Photo courtesy Nancy Wiener Gallery Nancy Wiener Gallery. The Ansonia, 2109 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 - T (212) 360 7028 - nancywienergallery@mac.com - www.nancywiener.com