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Art of Ghana at High Museum of Art, Atlanta

Akan Artist, Ghana, “Double-Figured Staff Finial”, Late 19th–early 20th century. Wood, brass tacks, white beads, and fiber, 19 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 inches. Purchase with funds from Fred and Rita Richman, 2009.25, High Museum of Art, Atlanta. © High Museum...

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Tags: Akan, Ghana, Asante, Osei Bonsu

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15 juillet 2019

Yves Klein, des cris bleus... au Musée Soulages Rodez

Portrait d’Yves Klein réalisé à l’occasion du tournage de Peter Morley The Heartbeat of France © Charles Wilp - BPK, Berlin - Ditr. RMN - Grand Palais / Image BPK Rodez - Après Pablo Picasso (2016), Alexander Calder (2017), Le Corbusier (2018), le groupe...

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15 juillet 2019

A gilt-bronze figure of Ananda, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534)

Lot 13. A gilt-bronze figure of Ananda, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534). Height 2 5/8 in., 6.8 cm. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Lot sold 15,000 USD. © Sotheby's. Buddha's principal disciple portrayed as a monk with shaved head and hands held in anjalimudra...

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Tags: Gilt-bronze, Ananda, Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534)

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15 juillet 2019

An important gilt-bronze votive stele of Guanyin, Northern Wei dynasty, dated 484 AD

Lot 12. An important gilt-bronze votive stele of Guanyin, Northern Wei dynasty, dated 8th year of the reign of Taihe corresponding to 484 AD. Height 6 1/8 in., 15.6 cm. Estimate 200,000 — 300,000 USD. Lot sold 293,000 USD. © Sotheby's. the figure cast...

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Tags: Guanyin, Gilt-bronze, Northern Wei Dynasty, votive stele, Collection of Chen Jieqi, Collection of Marquis Blasco Lanza d’Ajeta, 484 AD

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15 juillet 2019

A gilt-bronze 'Tiger' fitting, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)

Lot 11. A gilt-bronze 'Tiger' fitting, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Length 1 1/8 in., 3 cm. Estimate 1,000 — 1,500 USD. Lot sold 2,250 USD. © Sotheby's. cast in high relief with the beast on its back, four paws in the air, curled tail on its belly, all...

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Tags: Gilt-bronze, Han Dynasty (206 bc-220 ad), 'Tiger' fitting

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15 juillet 2019

A finely decorated small gilt-silver box and cover, Tang dynasty (618-906)

Lot 10. A finely decorated small gilt-silver box and cover, Tang dynasty (618-906). Diameter 1 7/8 in., 4.8 cm . Estimate 15,000 — 20,000 USD. Lot sold 60,000 USD. © Sotheby's. of circular form, the domed cover and box decorated with a flower-head medallion...

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Tags: box and cover, Gilt-Silver, Tang dynasty (618-906)

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15 juillet 2019

A gilt-bronze belt hook, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)

Lot 9. A gilt-bronze belt hook, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Length 3 5/8 in., 9.2 cm. Estimate 1,000 — 2,000 USD. Lot sold 1,250 USD. © Sotheby's. cast in relief as an animal mask resembling a tiger, with feline features and hollowed spaces for inlaid...

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Tags: Gilt-bronze, Belt Hook, Han Dynasty (206 bc-220 ad)

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15 juillet 2019

Five inlaid bronze belt hooks, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

Lot 8. Five inlaid bronze belt hooks, Warring States period (475-221 BC). Length of longest 6 3/4 in., 17.2 cm. Estimate 5,000 - 6,000 USD. Lot sold 12,500 USD. © Sotheby's. the first with a slender long shaft inlaid with gold and silver; the second and...

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Tags: Belt Hook, inlaid bronze, Warring States Period (475-221 BC)

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15 juillet 2019

A small gilt-bronze lion, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534)

Lot 7. A small gilt-bronze lion, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534). Height 1 1/4 in., 3.2 cm. Estimate 6,000 - 8,000 USD. Lot sold 18,750 USD. © Sotheby's. the ferocious beast portrayed crouching with one paw raised, the mane framing its leonine face, the...

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Tags: Gilt-bronze, Lion, Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534)

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15 juillet 2019

A gilt-bronze tiger-form weight, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)

Lot 6. A gilt-bronze tiger-form weight, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Diameter 2 1/4 in., 5.7 cm. Estimate 4,000 - 6,000 USD. Lot sold 15,000 USD. © Sotheby's. the feline cast in a tightly coiled pose, with a collar round its neck, its head supported on...

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Tags: Gilt-bronze, Han Dynasty (206 bc-220 ad), tiger-form weight

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