Page 103 - Chinese and Japanese Art Auction February 27 and 28th 2020 Galerie Zacke

681 | TWO PAINTINGS OF A BODHISATTVA
ON A THRONE, MING
China, late 16th – mid-17th century. Ink and color on silk. The
Bodhisattva, probably Akasagarbha, is portrayed seated on a
sumptuous throne in front of a circular halo, flanked by four dragons,
wearing long flowing and embroidered robes and an enameled gold
crown, holding a scepter. (2)

Condition: Laid down
on board. Darkened,
some soiling, tears
and creases, minor
losses, abrasions. Some
touch-ups. Old frame
with losses to paint and
traces of use.
Provenance: From
a French estate. Old 682 | “BUDAI” BY YUAN WU (1959) 683 | “LU YOU” BY YUAN WU (1959)
collector inventory
China, 1998. Ink and watercolors on paper. Depiction of Budai China, 1998. Ink and watercolors on paper. Finely painted in the
number “C.337” to lower
with gentle smile and benevolent expression, wearing a huge artists distinct style to depict Lu You in long flowing robes, his
left.
red robe, under which he is likely hiding his sack, next to him a head raised towards the branches of a blooming plum tree, a
vase with branches of fern. Two seals, signature and inscription. massive rock next to him. Three seals, signature and inscription.
Dimensions: 137 x 68 cm
Framed. Framed.
(the painting).
Auction result
Condition: Fine condition with minor creasing. Condition: Fine condition with minor creasing.
comparison: Compare
Provenance: A French private collection. Thierry Desbenoit & Provenance: A French private collection. Thierry Desbenoit &
with a portrayal of Associés, Paris, France. A Spanish private collection, acquired Associés, Paris, France. A Spanish private collection, acquired
Akasagarbha Bodhisattva from the above. from the above.
at Sotheby’s Paris on
June 11th, 2019, in Arts Dimensions: 69 x 68 cm (the painting) and 90 x 90 cm (the Dimensions: 67 x 69 cm (the painting) and 90 x 90 cm (the
d’Asie, lot 23. frame). frame).
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 800,- Estimate EUR 800,-
Starting price EUR 500,- Starting price EUR 400,- Starting price EUR 400,-

684 | A HIMALAYAN PAINTING 685 | A BUDDHIST PAINTING ON PAPER,
ON TEXTILE OF JAMBHALA LATE QING TO REPUBLIC
Himalayan, late 19th to early 20th century. The God of Wealth China, 1850-1930. Painted on paper with Buddha seated in
taking up more than half of the image, crouching on the ground front of a large towering mountain, wearing a long flowing robe
naked with a protruding chest and belly, holding a mongoose in covering his entire body. With inscription and artist seals.
each hand, above him a tree and other animals, including a green
toad, a cow and an armadillo, all appearing very frightened.
Condition: Wear,
soiling, creasing,
Condition: Some loss one larger tear to
of color, soiling, and the lower end.
creasing. Provenance:
Provenance: Swiss American private
680 | A PAINTING OF BUDDHA, QING private collection. collection.
China, 19th century. Colors and gilding on paper. Imposing Dimensions: Size 88 x Dimensions: Size
depiction of Buddha Avalokiteshvara seated in dhyanasana 52 cm. 96.5 x 39.8 cm.
on a lotus throne, wearing a magnificent jifu dragon robe.
Mounted as a scroll. Estimate EUR 1.200,- Estimate EUR 300,-
Starting price EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 150,-
Condition: Superb colors. Some losses to paper, creasing.
Very minor repairs to background as visible on the photos.
Provenance: An Austrian private collection, acquired c.
1980 from an important German collection. Old collector
labels to scroll ends.

Dimensions: The painting 160 x 80 cm.
Inscriptions: ‘The spirit tablet of the believer Li Hekai’ and ‘All
living beings are sublime’.
Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-

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