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Lot 79

A Chinese carved and painted wooden figure of an ancestor, 19th century,

79A Chinese carved and painted wooden figure of an ancestor, 19th century,
Cheffins

the seated male figure wearing head gear and a flowing robe, 30cm high

Lot 82

An Asian carving of a boy, late 19th century,

82An Asian carving of a boy, late 19th century,
Cheffins

standing on a rocky base holding a staff, 25cm highCondition report: Natural splitting to the wood at the back and a samll chip at the back toward...

Lot 96

A Khmer sandstone bust of Buddha,

96A Khmer sandstone bust of Buddha,
Cheffins

well carved detail to sensitive face, and hair style, on a museum base, 63cm highCondition report: Cond. Old losses and general wear as expected. ...

Lot 100

A large red sandstone torso of Buddha, Thailand Ayutthaya period, 16th/17th century,

100A large red sandstone torso of Buddha, Thailand Ayutthaya period, 16th/17th century,
Cheffins

the broad central flap of his robe extending down to the navel, traces of black lacquer remaining. 43cm highFootnote: Provenance: Private English ...

Lot 101

A carved stone head of a Buddha, 20th century in Tang Style

101A carved stone head of a Buddha, 20th century in Tang Style
Cheffins

with blue colouring to the hair and gold paint to the face, 25cm high

Lot 111

A Chinese cream stone male head, with headdress, perhaps Tang,

111A Chinese cream stone male head, with headdress, perhaps Tang,
Cheffins

35cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 112

A Chinese white marble seated Buddha on a pedestal, headless, Northern Wei style,

112A Chinese white marble seated Buddha on a pedestal, headless, Northern Wei style,
Cheffins

62cm high Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 ...

Lot 113

A Chinese pale stone seated Buddha on pedestal, headless, perhaps northern Qi,

113A Chinese pale stone seated Buddha on pedestal, headless, perhaps northern Qi,
Cheffins

49cm high Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 ...

Lot 114

A Chinese grey stone architectural fragment,

114A Chinese grey stone architectural fragment,
Cheffins

possibly 6th/8th century, carved with recumbent Buddha, with extensive inscriptions and vestigial paint, 55.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist...

Lot 119

A Chinese pale limestone lower enrobed torso of a Bodhisattva, perhaps Northern Qi.

119A Chinese pale limestone lower enrobed torso of a Bodhisattva, perhaps Northern Qi.
Cheffins

40cm highFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from C. P. Ching, Hong Kong, 15 April 1994. The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was a...

Lot 123

A Chinese limestone double Bodhisattva stele with acolytes,

123A Chinese limestone double Bodhisattva stele with acolytes,
Cheffins

with extensive inscriptions, C6 style, 36cm highCondition report: Badly damagedFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection ...

Lot 126

A Chinese white marble double Bodhisattva stele, with aureole, with inscriptions, Northern Qi style,

126A Chinese white marble double Bodhisattva stele, with aureole, with inscriptions, Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

31cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 128

A Chinese black stone arched stele,

128A Chinese black stone arched stele,
Cheffins

incised with Buddha, flanked by eight disciples with inscription, 91 x 57cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was ...

Lot 129

A Chinese limestone square ancestor box and lid, perhaps 6/7th century,

129A Chinese limestone square ancestor box and lid, perhaps 6/7th century,
Cheffins

the chamfered cover with extensive inscription and foliate detail, 39 x 39cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was...

Lot 130

A Chinese grey limestone torso of the enrobed Buddha, in Northern Qi Dynasty style,

130A Chinese grey limestone torso of the enrobed Buddha, in Northern Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

the hands originally in abhaya and varada mudra, close fitting robes with U-shaped folds and long draped sleeves, 76.5cm highFootnote: Provenance:...

Lot 134

A Chinese grey limestone fragmentary figure of the standing Buddha,

134A Chinese grey limestone fragmentary figure of the standing Buddha,
Cheffins

lower torso, Northern Qi typeFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong duri...

Lot 135

A Chinese grey limestone fragment of the robed Buddha, perhaps Northern Qi Dynasty,

135A Chinese grey limestone fragment of the robed Buddha, perhaps Northern Qi Dynasty,
Cheffins

lower body, vestiges of old paint, 61cm highFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Delicate House, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 12 April 1997. The Chinese...

Lot 141

A highly decorative Chinese green marble standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Northern Qi style,

141A highly decorative Chinese green marble standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

carved in the round, enrobed and bejewelled, standing barefoot, 44.5 cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was...

Lot 143

A grey stone/limestone standing Bodhisattva torso, perhaps Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577 AD)

143A grey stone/limestone standing Bodhisattva torso, perhaps Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577 AD)
Cheffins

perhaps from the vicinity of Qingzhou, Shandong Province, carved in the round, enrobed and with luxurious jewellery, sashes and tie, carved in per...

Lot 150

A red pudding stone carving of a Crouched Pixiu/Chimera, Northern Qi Dynasty style,

150A red pudding stone carving of a Crouched Pixiu/Chimera, Northern Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

in stalking pose, fierce open jaw, on integral rectangular base, 33 x 16.5cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was...

Lot 161

A Chinese grey limestone torso of a Buddha, Northern Qi Dynasty style,

161A Chinese grey limestone torso of a Buddha, Northern Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

carved in the round, the Kasaya leaves the right shoulder bare, the lines of the garment are depicted intaglio in single and double lines, 73cm hi...

Lot 162

A Chinese grey veined marble Seated Buddha, in Northern Wei style,

162A Chinese grey veined marble Seated Buddha, in Northern Wei style,
Cheffins

depicted in peaceful meditative pose on a figurative dais, carved with arcades of Buddhas in niches and lions around the frieze, 44cm highFootnote...

Lot 166

A Chinese white marble figure of a Buddha, lower body only, Northern Qi style,

166A Chinese white marble figure of a Buddha, lower body only, Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

carved in the round, wearing a Kasaya, 36cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OB...

Lot 167

A Chinese pale grey stone figure of a Buddha, torso and legs, Northern Qi Dynasty style,

167A Chinese pale grey stone figure of a Buddha, torso and legs, Northern Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

78cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 169

A Chinese limestone head of Avalokiteshvara, perhaps Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD),

169A Chinese limestone head of Avalokiteshvara, perhaps Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD),
Cheffins

with downward gaze and elaborate tall diadem, centred by a small figure of Amitabha and flanked by Bodhisattvas, 21cm highFootnote: Exhibited: Lon...

Lot 175

A Chinese limestone standing Avalokiteshvara, in Northern Qi style,

175A Chinese limestone standing Avalokiteshvara, in Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

wearing bejewelled robes, 50.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong K...

Lot 176

A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Northern Qi Dynasty style,

176A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Northern Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with vestiges of paint, 47cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong ...

Lot 181

A Chinese veined marble seated figure of Laozi, in Northern Wei style, on pedestal,

181A Chinese veined marble seated figure of Laozi, in Northern Wei style, on pedestal,
Cheffins

44cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 183

A Chinese grey stone seated figure of Maitreya, in Tang style, crowned,

183A Chinese grey stone seated figure of Maitreya, in Tang style, crowned,
Cheffins

61cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 184

A Chinese white marble fragmentary torso of a Buddhist deity, in 6th/7th century style,

184A Chinese white marble fragmentary torso of a Buddhist deity, in 6th/7th century style,
Cheffins

40cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 188

A Chinese gilt bronze standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Republic or later,

188A Chinese gilt bronze standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Republic or later,
Cheffins

with inset paste stones, on lotus dais, 37cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss O...

Lot 194

A Chinese carved and polychrome wood figure of Iohan, in Yuan/early Ming style,

194A Chinese carved and polychrome wood figure of Iohan, in Yuan/early Ming style,
Cheffins

seated with mythical animal, 31.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hon...

Lot 198

A Chinese sandstone figure of an enrobed figure, headless, in early Tang style,

198A Chinese sandstone figure of an enrobed figure, headless, in early Tang style,
Cheffins

33cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 ...

Lot 202

A Chinese pale grey limestone fragmentary torso of a standing Buddha, in Qi Dynasty style,

202A Chinese pale grey limestone fragmentary torso of a standing Buddha, in Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

wearing ankle length robes with long sleeves, 50cm highFootnote: Exhibited: London, Oriental Arts Ltd, Chinese Buddhist Sculpture, London 18-27 Ma...

Lot 204

A Chinese grey stone standing torso of a Buddha, in Northern Qi style,

204A Chinese grey stone standing torso of a Buddha, in Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

showing Gupta influence, on a socketed pedestal, 32.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C R...

Lot 207

A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a standing Buddha, hands held in a mudra,

207A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a standing Buddha, hands held in a mudra,
Cheffins

17.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 208

A Chinese stucco standing figure of Guanyin, in 6/7th century style,

208A Chinese stucco standing figure of Guanyin, in 6/7th century style,
Cheffins

with vestiges of polychromyFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during...

Lot 209

A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, in 6/7th century style,

209A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, in 6/7th century style,
Cheffins

18cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 215

A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of Guanyin, in 6/7th century style, mid torso only

215A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of Guanyin, in 6/7th century style, mid torso only
Cheffins

19cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 226

A Chinese grey limestone foot fragment from a Buddhist deity, possibly late 6th century,

226A Chinese grey limestone foot fragment from a Buddhist deity, possibly late 6th century,
Cheffins

21cm longFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 229

A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, in 6th/7th century style,

229A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, in 6th/7th century style,
Cheffins

with socketed base, 30cm highbroken into three partsFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss...

Lot 239

A Chinese carved & polychrome wood figure of a seated dignitary or immortal,

239A Chinese carved & polychrome wood figure of a seated dignitary or immortal,
Cheffins

possibly Ming 16-17th century, with fearsome expression and wearing flowing open robes, 34cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and assoc...

Lot 241

A group of Chinese white marble and limestone Buddhist head/hand/torso fragments,

241A group of Chinese white marble and limestone Buddhist head/hand/torso fragments,
Cheffins

in Northern Wei/Qi style (5)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during...

Lot 247

A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a seated Buddhist deity, in 6th/7th century style,

247A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a seated Buddhist deity, in 6th/7th century style,
Cheffins

12cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 248

A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a Buddha, head and upper body,

248A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a Buddha, head and upper body,
Cheffins

with vestigial painted aureole, in 6th/7th century style, 15cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired ...

Lot 252

A Chinese green stone figure of a female musician, in Tang style,

252A Chinese green stone figure of a female musician, in Tang style,
Cheffins

24.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 256

A Chinese carved wood figure of the four-armed seated Bodhisattva Guanyin, 20th century,

256A Chinese carved wood figure of the four-armed seated Bodhisattva Guanyin, 20th century,
Cheffins

22.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 257

A Chinese white marble Buddhist triad stele with aureole, in Northern Qi style,

257A Chinese white marble Buddhist triad stele with aureole, in Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

the reverse also decorated, with inscription, 23cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger ...

Lot 258

A Chinese limestone double Bodhisattva stele with aureole, in Northern Qi style,

258A Chinese limestone double Bodhisattva stele with aureole, in Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

19.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 198...

Lot 262

A Chinese carved white marble figure of a Buddha seated in meditation on a pedestal, in Tang

262A Chinese carved white marble figure of a Buddha seated in meditation on a pedestal, in Tang
Cheffins

39cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 265

A Chinese grey stone standing Buddhist deity, headless, in 6/7th century style,

265A Chinese grey stone standing Buddhist deity, headless, in 6/7th century style,
Cheffins

57cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 267

A Chinese cream stone figure of a seated Buddha in a niche, in 5-6th century style,

267A Chinese cream stone figure of a seated Buddha in a niche, in 5-6th century style,
Cheffins

carved with inscriptions, 26cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kon...

Lot 268

A Chinese limestone fragmentary upper torso of Avalokitesvara, in 6/7th century style,

268A Chinese limestone fragmentary upper torso of Avalokitesvara, in 6/7th century style,
Cheffins

25.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 275

A Chinese grey limestone figure of a recumbent Pixiu/Chimera, in Southern Qi style,

275A Chinese grey limestone figure of a recumbent Pixiu/Chimera, in Southern Qi style,
Cheffins

crested and winged, 21.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong du...

Lot 276

Three Chinese pillows, green/brown puddingstone with musicians in relief,

276Three Chinese pillows, green/brown puddingstone with musicians in relief,
Cheffins

one, 11cm x 16cm; another carved in limestone, 15cm; another in Song style, greenstone with floral decoration, 6cm (3)Footnote: The Chinese Buddh...

Lot 282

A Chinese carved and polychrome painted wood figure of a seated Buddha,

282A Chinese carved and polychrome painted wood figure of a seated Buddha,
Cheffins

perhaps Ming 16th/17th century, on lotus/stool, 38cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger...

Lot 287

A Chinese white marble fragmentary Buddhist deity torso, in 6-7th century style,

287A Chinese white marble fragmentary Buddhist deity torso, in 6-7th century style,
Cheffins

7cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to...

Lot 288

A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin, in standing pose, in 6/7th century style,

288A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin, in standing pose, in 6/7th century style,
Cheffins

8.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 ...

Lot 289

A white marble fragment of a deity on lotus dais on horseback, in Tang style,

289A white marble fragment of a deity on lotus dais on horseback, in Tang style,
Cheffins

18cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 ...

Lot 295

A Chinese white marble standing Buddhist deity, in 6th/7th century style,

295A Chinese white marble standing Buddhist deity, in 6th/7th century style,
Cheffins

left arm missing, on socketed base, 37cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE i...

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