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Lot Limit Estimation 1 VAJRA 50 € 75 € Silver with Turquoise Tibet, 19Th Century Lot Limit Estimation 1 VAJRA 50 € 75 € Silver with turquoise Tibet, 19th century Dimensions: Height 2 cm , Wide 4 cm , Depth 1 cm Weight: 10 grams Small brooch in decorative vajra shape with a turquoise inlay in the centre. 2 A THANGKA OF VAJRAVARAHI 800 € 1.000 € Distemper on cloth; with original silk mounts Tibet , 19th century Dimensions: 70 cm by 44 cm Weight: 139,2 grams - Seite 1 / 112 - Lot Limit Estimation 3 BODHISATTVA 1.200 € 1.500 € Bronze firegilt Tibet , 18th century Dimensions: Height 36 cm by 14 cm Weight: 6218 grams Standing on a square plinth, Bodhisattva in slight tribhanga pose with right hand forming the varada mudra, dispensing of boons. The thumb and middle finger of the other hand are touching. The Bodhisattva is dressed in a dhoti with decorative waistband and adorned with different jewellery and an opulent tiara with stone inlay. The eyes are downcast and the expression is benevolent. 4 DRAGON 12.000 € 15.000 € Bronze China , Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Dimensions: Height 17 cm Weight: 1004 grams Dragon seated on his hind legs with front legs stretched out. The body is covered in scales and the limbs are slender in nature. The mouth is opened and bears a beak-like shape with beard-hair on the chin. The eyes are squinted and the dragon seems to be roaring or snarling. Two horns are shaped to the back from the front head and on top of its head is a lotus bud. Sitting dragons are extremely rare. The dragons were probably an ornament on the royal vehicle and the royal throne. - Seite 2 / 112 - Lot Limit Estimation 5 SITTING BUDDHA 800 € 1.000 € Bronze Burma, Shan Period 18th century Dimensions: Height 30 cm Weight: 2685,7 grams Seated Buddha on a high reversed lotus throne with circular base. The Buddha is forming the bhumispharsa mudra and is seated with legs crossed, dressed in a robe covering the right shoulder. The round face is framed by elongated earlobes, a gentle smile is playing the lips and the eyes are downcast. A beaded line sets of the curly hair topped by the ushnisha. The back of the statue is flattened. Two small hooks are attached to the base of the throne in the front. 6 A LARGE FIGURE OF A COURT LADY 300 € 500 € Painted pottery China Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) Dimensions: Height 25,5 cm Weight: 486 grams The lady is shown standing with her body elegantly swayed to one side as her head is raised inquisitively towards the visitor. Her hands, held in front of her chest, are distinctively modelled in fine detail whereas the voluminous sleeves of her robe fall down in voluminous folds. Her hair is dressed in an elaborate coiffure. Remnants of pigment. - Seite 3 / 112 - Lot Limit Estimation 7 SITTING BUDDHA IN BHUMISPARSHA MUDRA 2.000 € 2.500 € Bronze rest gilt Nepal, in the style of the 13th century but made recently Dimensions: Height 46 cm by 36 cm Weight: 10.373 grams See also statue at Patan Museum Nepal 8 BUDDHA MAITREYA 5.600 € 6.000 € Bronze fire-gilt Tibet , 14th century Dimensions: Height 12 cm Weight: 302,4 grams Buddha seated with pendent legs on a throne with four legs, the feet resting on a protruding lotus bud and openwork backrest. The throne is decorated with incisions. The Buddha is forming the dharmachakra mudra, the turning of the chakra wheel. A sash with dotted pattern covers his right shoulder, he is slightly leaning to the back with a smiling face, eyes downcast but open. Elongated earlobes frame the face, the black curls cover the head and ushnisha and a third eye spots the centre of the front head. The serpent head of Naga forms a protective shield from the back over Buddha's head. Acquired May 2016 , Nagel Auctions, Stuttgart , Germany , original Invoice available - Seite 4 / 112 - Lot Limit Estimation 9 SITTING GANESHA 200 € 300 € Bronze India , 17th century Dimensions: Height 6,3 cm Weight: 112,4 grams Seated Ganesha on circular throne on a square plinth with fiery aureole. The mouse his vehicle or vahana sitting on his right side. With four arms holding the noose, hatchet, sweets and another object. The trunk is hanging down slightly coiled into the left side. Ganesha is wearing a high headdress. 10 SITTING BUDDHA MAITREYA 600 € 800 € Bronze with several silver inlays West-Tibet or Kashmir , 10th - 11th century Dimensions: Height 15 cm by 7 cm Weight: 550,1 grams Seated Buddha of the Future on a throne supported by lions on a double reverse lotus base. His legs are crossed and his foot soles are showing upwards. He is wearing a long dhoti, a scarf around his arms and necklaces, jewellery and a crown. The eyes are wide open and worked with inlay, creating a piercing glance. With the left hand he is showing the gesture of dispensing boons, the other hand is holding something, possibly a small flask holding the liquid of immortality. When we look at the back we see his long curly hair hanging down on to his back. - Seite 5 / 112 - Lot Limit Estimation 11 STANDING VISHNU 300 € 400 € Bronze South-India , 16th century Dimensions: Height 8,5 cm Weight: 123,6 grams Standing Vishnu on lotus base attached to flat surface. He has four arms and is holding his significant attributes, the mace or gada, discus or sudarshana chakra, conch shell or shankha and lotus flower. He is wearing a high conical headdress and is dressed in a short striped dhoti, anklets, armlets and bracelets. The face's details are rubbed off, which suggests that the statue was kept close at the body as protection or a house shrine. 12 SHIVA PROTECTED BY NAGA 400 € 500 € Brass Bronze India , 18th century Dimensions: Height 20 cm Weight: 941,3 grams This statue shows Shiva's head attached on a stepped platform with broader base and decorative incisions. In front of the head is a small lingam, also representative of Shiva the destroyer. Shiva's face is smiling and his eyes are open, a thin, wavy moustache runs along his cheeks and his high eyebrows also end in a little wave. Small pendants are hanging from his ears and the face is framed by a cover and headdress. The nose is pointy and distinctive, the head is slightly leaning backwards. A three-headed serpent called Naga forms a protective hood over Shiva's head. The bronze can be separated into three pieces. - Seite 6 / 112 - Lot Limit Estimation 13 GANESHA 300 € 400 € Bronze South-India , 17th century Dimensions: Height 6,5 cm Weight: 130,9 grams Four-armed Ganesha sitting on his mount the mouse whose head is sticking out between his legs. He is holding his broken tusk, the discus, the hatchet and sweets. His trunk is reaching for the sweets in his hand. He is wearing a high headdress with lotus bud finial. The back of the statue is flat. 14 ELEPHANT 100 € 150 € Marble India , 18th century Dimensions: Height 13 cm , Wide 13 cm , Depth 5 cm Weight: 874 grams Majestic elephant made from white marble, standing on a flat surface in mid-stride. The trunk is easily relaxed to the ground, touching the front leg. The ears are small, a characteristic for the Asian elephant. - Seite 7 / 112 - Lot Limit Estimation 15 VISHNU STANDING ON GARUDA 1.500 € 2.000 € Bronze Cambodia , 12th century Dimensions: Height 20,4 cm Weight: 648,1 grams Vishnu standing on the spread wings of his mount Garuda. The king of birds is presented in a zoomorphic form with bird-like feet, a man's torso, wings, arms and hands, a beak and a tail. The face is very mystical looking with bulging eyes, large, wavy eyebrows and a beard. Vishnu is dressed in simple clothes and has four arms holding attributes. He is wearing the crown distinctive for Khmer sculpture art. Vishnu's face is even and expression serious. purchased in NY 2003, original Invoice available 16 BUDDHA 200 € 300 € Bronze Tibet, 19th century Dimensions: Height 6 cm Weight: 148 grams Buddha seated in lotus pose showing the bhumispharsa mudra, calling the earth to witness. His right chest is covered in a robe which is stylistically fanning out underneath his legs. Elongated earlobes frame the round face and the expression shows the meditative state of the Buddha. Tiny curls cover his head and ushnisha. The throne has a semi-circled shape and is set off by a band filled with small figures, animals and disciples supporting the throne. This is followed by a double reverse lotus throne. - Seite 8 / 112 - Lot Limit Estimation 17 WHITE TARA 3.000 € 4.000 € Bronze with Silver inlays Tibet , 14th century Dimensions: Height 9,6 cm Weight: 223,6 grams White Tara seated on a lotus throne with beaded-rim. She is sitting cross-legged and the left hand is placed over the knee with the palm facing out, varada mudra. The other hand is raised in abhaya mudra. She wears a necklace, armlets, bracelets, big round earrings and a beautiful headdress. Her face has a friendly and warm look with gently smiling lips. The ends of her transparent lower garment are pleated under her ankles. The silver inlays create wonderful highlights. 18 HEAD OF BUDDHA 4.000 € 5.000 € Bronze Thailand , Late Ayutthaya Period , 18th century Dimensions: Height 23 cm without base Weight: 6512 grams Round head of a Buddha attached to a plinth. The knob-like chin gives this head a distinctive and child-like look.
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