Page 127 - Chinese and Japanese Art Auction February 27 and 28th 2020 Galerie Zacke

752 | A BRONZE FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA, 755 | A BRONZE FIGURE OF
TANG STYLE AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD AVALOKITESVARA, LATE MING
China. The bodhisattva standing on a six-foiled base, with celestial China, late Ming dynasty (1644-1912). Heavily cast seated in
bands around the arms and legs, wearing a crown. Together with dhyanasana with the right hand lowered in varada mudra and
a 20th century replica of a Tang bronze of a bodhisattva on a four- the left in abhaya mudra, the face with a serene expression and
pronged base. (2) downcast eyes, the hair gathered into a high chignon save for two
long plaits falling off the shoulders. Unsealed.
Condition: Massive encrustations as well as areas of natural
verdigris and malachite patina to the Tang style Bodhisattva. The Condition: Fair condition with old wear and losses, few dents and
replica with artificial patina. abrasions, fine patina with some verdigris.
Provenance: German private collection. Provenance: English private collection.

Weight: 368.1 g in total. Weight: 3,036 g.
Dimensions: Height 12.8 – 13.5 cm. Dimensions: Height 30.0 cm.
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,- Starting price EUR 500,-

753 | A LACQUER-GILT BRONZE
FIGURE OF BUDDHA, MING

China, 1368-1644. Seated in padmasana on a double lotus base
and showing the dhyana mudra, wearing simple robes with finely
incised folds, the face well-cast in a meditative expression. Much of
the original lacquer gilding has been preserved.

Condition: Some losses as well as warping to the unsealed base,
otherwise in excellent condition.
Provenance: Swedish private collection.
Weight: 1,430 g.
Dimensions: Height 23.5 cm.
756 | A SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE
Auction result comparison: Compare with a very similar but larger
bronze, sold at Christie’s New York for USD 74,500 gross on 22-23 FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI
March 2012 in Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art (Parts I &
Sino-Tibetan, 20th century. Seated in padmasana on a lotus base
II), lot 1778.
showing the bhumisparsa mudra, the earth touching gesture,
showing a calm expression with downcast eyes and slender lips, the
Estimate EUR 1.000,-
hair in tight curls and an ushnisha. Sealed.
Starting price EUR 500,-
Condition: Good condition with minor wear, the gilt partly
abraded, with minor dents and nicks.
Provenance: French private collection.
Weight: 1,622 g in total.
Dimensions: Height 23.0 cm.
Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-

757 | A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
SHAKYAMUNI, QING
754 | A BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI BRONZE, LATE MING
China, 1644-1912. Seated in padmasana on a sealed double lotus
China, late Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Seated in dhyanasana atop a base, his right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, while the left rests on
double lotus pedestal. The right hand held in bhumisparsha mudra his lap supporting the (missing) alms bowl, the robes finely incised,
and the left resting in his lap, raised ushnisha and good expression. the curled hair and ushnisha topped by a lotus bud. Remains of
lacquer-gilt and paint.
Condition: Extensive wear and patina, the alms bowl a later
replacement, losses to the back of the base, well visible on the Condition: Extensive wear and minor losses, the alms bowl is
pictures available online. Unsealed. missing.
Provenance: Austrian Private collection. Provenance: Czech private collection.
Weight: 1108 g. Weight: 760.7 g.
Dimensions: Height 20 cm. Dimensions: Height 14.7 cm.

Estimate EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 800,-
Starting price EUR 500,- Starting price EUR 400,-

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