gilt bronze

Rare inkwell, Nymphenburg, circa 1790-1810. Painting probably by Kajetan Purtscher (1740-1813; chief painter until 1810). Inserted inkwell in gilt bronze. Impressed shield mark, incised mark W, 2 dots and 1/5. H 8.7cm, D 10.7cm. Estimation : 6 000 / 8 000 CHF Vente du Lundi 15 septembre 2008. Porcelaines, Faïences, Verreries. Koller - CH-8031 Zurich. Tel: + 41/44/445 63 63

A fine gilt bronze figure of a seated Guanyin, China, Qing dynasty, probably18th/19th century Bronze. Auf felsförmigem Lotosthron sitzender Bodhisattva Guanyin, mit einem angewinkelten Knie sitzend, den anderen Fuß in einer Lotosblüte stehend. Dargestellt in einem faltenreichen Gewand mit viel Schmuck, die rechte Hand ruht auf dem Knie, mit der linken Hand stützt sich der Bodhisattva der Barmherzigkeit am Boden ab. Zu seiner Linken zweiSutrenbücher. Schöne, meditative Gesichtszüge, eine Krone mit einem zentralenAmithaba bedeckt... [Lire la suite]

An important and large gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara. Kashmir school in Western Tibet, 9th/10th century Expressively cast standing with his right hand lowered in the open-handed gesture of compassion varada mudra and his left hand resting against his hips, wearing a long dhoti finely incised with alternating bands patterned with diamonds and florets, an eloborate beaded necklace, armlets and a sash, all with pendent jewels, the ears with a diamond pendant and large earrings, the chest well-defined and powerfully... [Lire la suite]

An important and monumental gilt bronze figure of Buddha. Tibet, 14th Century Seated in dhyanasana with his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, his torso powerfully modeled wearing a tightly-fitted robe elegantly draped across his left shoulder, his face with a benign expression with large eyes and smiling lips flanked by long pendulous earlobes, his hair arranged in spiral curls, richly gilt overall. 56 in. (142 cm.) high - Rstimation on request. Christie's. Masterpieces of Himalayan Gilt Bronze. 15 September 2008. New... [Lire la suite]