Vajradhara

Photo: Bonhams. LONDON.- The sale of the Part II of the Claude de Marteau Collection, held in Paris on 4 October 2022 at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr demonstrated once again how rare and important this collection was, focusing on the finest Himalayan art and a series of spectacular Buddhist statues from the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. The 56-lot sale, representing a broad range of styles from the 14th to 19th centuries, achieved a total of more €2,5 million with 93% of lots sold.A spectacular gilt copper alloy... [Lire la suite]

Vajradhara et sa parèdre, Népal, 1488 © RMN-Grand Palais (MNAAG, Paris) / Thierry Ollivier L’art du Népal, qui jusque vers le milieu du 18e siècle désignait la seule vallée de Katmandou, occupe une place majeure au sein des arts du monde himalayen, en dépit de la surface modeste du pays. Un art exceptionnel s’y développa, trouvant son impulsion première dans celui de l’Inde mais acquérant par son originalité une réputation qui s’étendit au Tibet et jusqu’à la cour impériale de Chine. L’exposition présente environ 90... [Lire la suite]

Lot 1044. A gilt-bronze figure of Vajradhara, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century; h. 22 cm. Estimate: 200,000 - 300,000 HKD. Lot sold: 252,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's. Note: Vajradhara is revered as the primordial or Adi Buddha. The embodiment of the mind of enlightenment, Vajradhara is the source of the Five Dhyani Buddhas which represent the five qualities of Buddhahood. Vajradhara is seated cross-legged in vajraparyankasana atop a double-lotus pedestal; the hands crossed in front... [Lire la suite]

Lot 5036. A gilt-bronze fragmentary arm of Vajradhara, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 31.5 cm, 12 3/8  in. Estimate 30,000 - 50,000 HKD. Sold for 200,000 HKD (23,664 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's. cast as a hollow bent right forearm and hand, the middle and ring fingers depicted gently bent inwards as though holding a vajra, the wrist rendered adorned with beaded jewellery, the gilt-bronze surface with extensive malachite encrustation concentrating around the hand, stand. Note:Compare a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 79. A gilt copper alloy figure of Vajradhara, Tibet, 15th-16th century; 16cm (6 2/8in) high. Estimate £ 3,000-4,000. Sold for £ 12,500 (€ 14,304). © Bonhams. The deity seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with both hands crossed before his chest holding a vajra and ghanta, wearing a beaded dothi and various jewellery inset with hardstones, the face with elongated eyes and a raised urna, the hair highlighted in blue and topped with a conical finial surrounding a foliate tiara. Provenance: the Jeannette... [Lire la suite]

Lot 382. A gilt-bronze figure of Vajradhara, Tibet, 14th-15th century; 21.5cm., 81/2 in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 38,750 GBP. © Sotheby's. cast standing with the right hand raised to the chest supporting a vajra and the left arm lowered clutching a ghanta, dressed in a dhoti embellished with jewels, the benevolent face surmounted by an elaborate headdress, fitted wood stand. Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 191. A gilt-bronze figure of Vajradhara, Tibet, 14th-15th century; 22.8cm., 9in. Estimate 12,000 - 16,000 GBP. Lot sold 25,000 GBP. © Sotheby's 2013. cast seated in in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base, the arms raised in vitarkamudra holding a bell and a vajra respectively, wearing a dhoti embellished with beaded jewels, the benevolent face surmounted by an elaborate headdress. Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 06 nov.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 191. Statuette de Vajradhara en alliage de cuivre doré Tibet, XVe-XVIe siècle; 19,3 cm, 7 1/2  in. Estimate 25,000 — 35,000 EUR. Lot sold 162,500 EUR. Courtesy Sotheby's. assis en vajrasana sur une double socle lotiforme, les mains croisées devant la poitrine tenant chacune délicatement une longue tige de lotus dont les fleurs s'épanouissent près des épaules et soutenant d'un côté un vajra et de l'autre une cloche ghanta, richement paré de... [Lire la suite]

Lot 179. A gilt-bronze figure of Vajradhara, Ming dynasty, 15th century, 15.3 cm, 6 in. Estimate 15,000 — 25,000 GBP. Lot sold 50,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. cast seated in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus pedestal, with both hands crossed in prajnalinganabhinayamudra clasping avajra and ghanta, wearing an eight-leaf crown enclosing the high scrolling chignon set with a cintamani finial, the meditative face framed by large wheel-shaped... [Lire la suite]

Bodhisattva Maitreya from Pakistan, Gandhara, circa 2nd-3rd century.#AsiaWeekNY 2016 exhibition at Carlton Rochell Asian Art. NEW YORK, NY.- March 10th kicks off Asia Week New York, the extraordinary ten-day extravaganza that animates New York with a glorious array of prized Asian works of art. Originating from every corner of the Asian continent, the artworks will be shown throughout Manhattan by international Asian art specialists starting March 10 through March 19. In the museum-quality presentations by 45... [Lire la suite]