Lot 49. An important and rare gilt-bronze figure of Mahasthamaprapta, late Ming dynasty; H. 80cm. Estimate: € 40.000 - € 60.000. Result: € 381.000. Courtesy Nagel. Property from the collection of Friedrich and Ruth Boss, assembled in China between 1911...

Lot 2713. A highly important majestic pair of wood figures of standing bodhisattvas, Five Dynasties-Northern Song dynasty (10th-11th century). Estimate HKD 40,000,000 - HKD 60,000,000. Price realised HKD 45,205,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019. Comprised...

Lot 511. A rare and large gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Mahasthamaprapta, Ming dynasty (368-1644); 23in (58.5cm) high. Estimate: US$20,000 - US$30,000. Sold for US$ 52,575 (€ 46,325) inc. premium. © Bonhams 2001-2019 Heavily cast in great detail, portrayed...

Elegantly outftted in the sumptuous trappings of an Indian prince of old, these compelling sculptures represent bodhisattvas 菩薩,1 benevolent beings who have attained enlightenment 菩提 but who have selfessly postponed entry into nirvana 涅槃 in order to assist...