Lot 251. A large gilt-bronze head of Bixia Yuanjun, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Height 23 in., 58.3 cm . Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 USD. Lot sold: 47,880 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's. cast with a benevolent expression with downcast eyes and a gentle smile, the...

Lot 10. A large gilt-lacquered bronze figure of the Goddess of the Morning Clouds, Bixia Yuanjun, Late Ming Dynasty; 81.9cm (32 1/4 in) high. Estimate HK$650,000 - 850,000. Sold for HK$ 812,500 (€ 88,227). Courtesy Bonhams. The lady immortal portrayed...