Robert and Jean-Pierre Rousset Collection

Torso of a Male Deity, Baphuon style, Khmer Empire, 11th century. Sandstone. 98 x 29 x 16 cm (38.6 x 11.4 x 6.3 in.). © Jan Liégeois. Courtesy AXEL VERVOORDT at TEFAF Maastrich 2023 Provenance: Bonhams Cornette de Saint-Cyr, 25 October 2022, lot 66;Jean-Pierre Rousset (1936-2021), Paris, by descent;Robert Rousset (1901-1981), Paris, acquired from Peng Seng, Bangkok, 27 April 1965. This elegant male torso represents an unidentified (Hindu) deity. The head, arms and feet are missing. There is a notable... [Lire la suite]

Lot 201. Three archaic jade pendants, Shang-Han Dynasty (circa 1500-1050 BC/206 BC-220 AD). The larger bird 7cm (2 3/4in) long; the smaller bird 5.5cm (2 1/4in) long; the cicada 6.3cm (2 1/2in) long. (3). Sold for 10,837.50 € (Estimate €1,500-2,000). Photo Fabrice Gousset. Comprising a stylised bird pendant, the stone of olive, grey and creamy hue, incised to each side with the wings folded back, tail feathers horizontal and the face with large eyes facing directly ahead, Shang dynasty (circa... [Lire la suite]

Lot 90. A pair of blanc-de-chine 'Dutchmen' whistles, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 7cm (2 6/8in) high. (2). Sold for €1,083.75 (Estimate € 200-300). Photo Fabrice Gousset. Each modelled as a Dutchman wearing a tricorn hat, cravat and buttoned jacket, with his left foot resting on a dog, both on a hollow hexagonal base with incised cartouches containing animals and plants. Provenance: Jean-Pierre Rousset, Paris (1936-2021). Note: A related blanc-de-Chine whistle with figure of a European and animal... [Lire la suite]

Lot 89. A blanc-de-chine Guanyin and child, 18th century; 30.8cm (12 1/8in) high. Sold for €2,805 (Estimate € 800-1,200). Photo Fabrice Gousset. The Goddess of Mercy finely modelled seated on pierced rockwork with the right leg crossed and resting on her left lap and the bare left foot protruding under the long flowing robes open at the chest to reveal a floral necklace over the undergarments, the hooded eyes downcast in a serene expression beneath highly-arched brown and incised hair gathered in high chignon,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 88. A blanc-de-chine incense burner, gui, 17th century; 13.5cm (5 3/8in) wide. Sold for €7,650 (Estimate € 1,500-2,000). Photo Fabrice Gousset. The vessel raised on a short cylindrical foot with everted rim, the bombe form body flanked by a pair of stylised dragon handles beneath the gently flaring neck. Provenance: Robert Rousset, Paris (1901-1981)Jean-Pierre Rousset, Paris (1936-2021). Note: Compare with a similar blanc-de-Chine incense burner, Qing dynasty, in the Palace Museum, Beijing,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 59. A sandstone bust of a female divinity, Cambodia, Angkor Period, style of Pre Rup, 10th century; 62cm (24 3/8in) high. (2). Sold for €315,375 (Estimate € 30,000-50,000). Photo Fabrice Gousset. This is a very rare and early representation of a female deity with superb purity of form. The top of the sarong is draped across the plain belt and the hemline is flared towards the top. She is carved with delicate folds at the neck (trivali) and faint wavy lines are incised beneath the breasts and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 58. A sandstone head of a male deity, Cambodia, Angkor Period, style of Pre Rup, 10th century; 36.5cm (14 3/8in) high. (2). Sold for €75,975 (Estimate € 20,000-30,000). Photo Fabrice Gousset. The eyebrow arches come together in a single soft line, the nostrils slightly flared, eyes defined with a delicate line and fleshy mouth with a very slight smile and faint suggestion of a moustache. Two bands of hair protrude from the diadem descending on the temples to continue with a beard defined as a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 50. A red sandstone figure of a female deity, North India, Rajasthan, circa 11th century; 95cm (37 3/8in) high. Sold for €35,655 (Estimate € 20,000-30,000). Photo Fabrice Gousset. Adorned with a detailed necklace with heavy pendants in the centre a long single cord ending in a pearl pendant that falls between her prominent breasts. A second five-row necklace of pearls with shaped medallions passes over her breasts and across her stomach. Her lower diaphanous garment is defined by the presence of small... [Lire la suite]

Lot 49. A sandstone head of a male divinity, Champa (Vietnam), My-Son A 1 style, 10th century; 30cm (11 3/4in) high (2). Sold for €4,462.50 (Estimate € 2,000-3,000). Photo Fabrice Gousset. Carved with a high tiara with two rows of large lotus petals, the tips turned towards the top and ends with a large lotus bud opening at the top. The facial features are are worn but still discernible with high arching brows, prominent triangular nose and broad fleshy lips. Provenance: Georges Halphen... [Lire la suite]

Lot 48. A sandstone head of a female deity, Champa (Vietnam), My-Son A 1 style, 10th century; 30cm (11 3/4in) high (2). Sold for €4,845 (Estimate € 2,000-3,000). Photo Fabrice Gousset. Carved with a high tiara with two rows of large lotus petals, the tips turned towards the top and ends with a large lotus bud opening at the top. The facial features are are worn but still discernible with high arching brows, prominent triangular nose and broad fleshy lips, stand. Provenance: Georges Halphen... [Lire la suite]