Guanyin

Lot 819. A 'Dehua' figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Height 20 in., 50.8 cm. Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 USD. Lot sold 21,250 USD. Courtesy Sotheby’s. the standing deity wearing voluminous robes falling in heavy folds and a single-strand beaded necklace, the hair covered with a cowl and the head turned slightly to the left with a peaceful gaze, the back with an impressed jinfeng square seal mark. Exhibited: Blanc de Chine: Divine Images in Porcelain, China... [Lire la suite]

Lot 733. A Dehua figure of Guanyin, Late Ming dynasty, early 17th century, 7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) high. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 9,000. Price realised USD 7,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 The deity is shown seated cross-legged on a mat, with her hands and feet concealed within the folds of the long robe. The figure is covered in a warm, ivory-toned glaze.  Provenance: Admiral Walter Colin Lucas (1860-1954) Collection.  Christie's. Marchant: Nine Decades in Chinese... [Lire la suite]

Lot 732. A Dehua figure of Guanyin, Late Ming dynasty, early 17th century, 7 3/8 in. (18.8 cm.) high. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000 © Christie's Images Ltd 2017 The deity is shown seated cross-legged on a low rocky platform, wearing a tiara containing a small figure of Amitabha Buddha, and a long robe which falls in folds that also conceal the hands and feet. The figure is covered in a creamy, warm-toned glaze.  Provenance: Roger Duchange, Paris, 25 May 1993.Important private collection, Saint... [Lire la suite]

Japanese. Amida Buddha (Amida Nyorai), 12th century (detail). Lacquer, gold and pigment on Cypress (Hinoki), crystals, 118.5 x 36.1 cm diameter (overall). National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Purchased with funds donated by Allan Myers AO and Maria Myers AO, 2010 (2010.3) MELBOURNE.- From the tranquil smile of an enlightened icon to the widely recognisable laughing Buddha, nine iterations and cultural interpretations of Buddha from throughout Asia are being presented in Buddha’s Smile, on view in the Asian Art temporary... [Lire la suite]

Lot 335. A large and impressive 'Longquan' celadon Guanyin shrine, Ming dynasty, 15th century, 51cm., 20 1/8 in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 60,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's the Goddess finely modelled seated in 'royal ease' within a rocky alcove on a tiered rockwork throne, wearing a flowing robe and elaborate beaded jewellery, her face with gentle smile beneath a high tiara, all framed within an arch applied with a freely modelled bird and the 'Vase of Immortality' perched on... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1608. A rare Dehua seated figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, early 17th century, impressed Lin Chaojing mark, 18 in. (45.8 cm.) high. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Price realised USD 425,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2016 The bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is shown seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus throne encircled by beads, with the hands held in the lap in dhyanamudra, and wearing a loosely draped robe falling in graceful folds, a ruyi bead... [Lire la suite]

Lot 174. A lacquered bronze figure of Guanyin seated in royal ease, Song dynasty (960-1279), height 16.5 cm. Estimate CHF 5,000 / 8,000 (€4 630 / 7 410). Sold for CHF 15 000 © Koller Bronze with black lacquer and traces of gilding. The Bodhisattva of Mercy sits loosely lalitasana, the right arm resting on the knee. In the crown she wears Buddha Amithaba, whose emanation he holds. In this attitude, the figure is often referred to as water-moon Guanyin. Provenance: Swiss private collection,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 264. Statuette de Guanyin en porcelaine Dehua, Dynastie Qing, XVIIIe-XIXe siècle; 39 cm. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 EUR. Lot sold 12,500 EUR. Photo: Sotheby's. debout sur un socle de nuages vaporeux, vêtue d'une longue robe retombant en d'élégants plis jusqu'aux pieds, le visage à l'expression sereine surmonté d'une tiare, les cheveux coiffés en un haut chignon élaboré couvert d'un voile, marque Chen Wei zhi yin au dos A DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYIN, CHEN WEI ZHI YIN SEAL MARK, QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH... [Lire la suite]

Lot 239. Importante statuette de Guanyin en porcelaine Dehua, Dynastie Qing, XVIIIe-XIXe siècle. Estimate 70,000 — 90,000 €. Lot sold 87,500 €. Photo: Sotheby's. se tenant debout sur un socle circulaire formé de nuages vaporeux recouvrant des vagues tourbillonnantes, vêtue d'une longue et ample robe retombant jusqu'aux pieds et nouée sous la poitrine ornée d'une parure de perles élaborée, la main gauche tenant un rouleau, le visage plein aux yeux mi-clos et aux traits... [Lire la suite]

Lot 127. A large Dehua figure of Guanyin, 18th century, 35 in. (89 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 50,000 - GBP 80,000 (USD 64,750 - USD 103,600). Price realised GBP 62,500 (USD 80,875). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017  The serene figure is modelled standing upon swirling waves, with her hair tied in an intricate chignon, and with downcast eyes and a serene expression. She is holding the edge of her long voluminous robes in her left hand and a scroll in the other. The back is impressed... [Lire la suite]