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Lot 11
BronzeTibet, 19th centuryDimensions: Height 30 cm Wide 20 cm Depth 10 cmWeight: 3291 gramsA large Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze deity Hajagriva embracing his consort, standing on a lotus base with beaded rim, surrounded by a fiery aureole. The wrathful deity has six arms fanning out to the sides holding ritual objects, three faces and four legs. His wild mane is decorated with a skull crown. Both are wearing tiger skins around their waists. The piece is separable into the statue and the aureole.
Lot 122
Bronze with copper inlaysTibet , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 14,5 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 6 cm without baseWeight: 450 gramsSeated Buddha with legs crossed on double reverse lotus base with beaded rims. Showing the bhumispharsa mudra, long robe with decorative brim covering his left shoulder and ends fanning out underneath his ankles. Long, thin neck with two necklines. Elongated earlobes frame the slender face, one earlobe is mising. The face is smiling with downcast eyes, high arched eyebrows and a dot on the forehead. Head covered in tiny curls, the ushnisha topped by diamond.
Lot 123
Bronze with traces of PujasNepal , 17th centuryDimensions: Height 24 cm Wide 22 cm Depth 4 cm without baseWeight: 4249 gramsSquare piece showing a scene of the future Buddha Maitreya with disciples, adorants and angels. The frame is made of the braided bodies of seven snakes, whose heads are lined up on the top of the frame. The scene shows Buddha Maitreaya seated on a throne on a double reverse lotus base on a pole supported by two disciples. He is showing the dharmachakra mudra, his head enframed by an aureole. On the bottom we see two standing disciples next to smaller pair, kneeling and sitting on thrones. Above them we see four more Buddhas standing on double reverse lotus bases holding attributes like lotus buds. Floating in the air are two apsaras playing harps.
Lot 126
Bronze firegiltNepal or Tibet , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 12 cm Wide 11 cm Depth 7,5 cmWeight: 866 gramsSeated Manjushri on lotus base with beaded rim, cross-legged and body creating an elegant curve from the hip. One hand is raised holding a bent sword, the other hand raised in front of the chest with thumb touching the ring finger. A flower growing on his left side and body adorned in jewellery with turquoise stone inlay. The face is serene and calm, high chignon decorated with a tiara, the back exposes the fine hairlines. The bronze is hollow.
Lot 129
Bronze giltTibet , 15th to 16th centuryDimensions: Height 8 cm Wide 6,5 cm Depth 3 cmWeight: 189 gramsA mahasiddha seated on a prostrate person on a lotus base, with body tilted in a curve from the hip, holding a kartika knife and a skull cup, a skull garland dangling from the shoulders. The mahasiddha has a long beard, he is exposing his teeth and has bushy eyebrows, the hair done up with a bone. The bronze is sealed.
Lot 144
Bronze firegiltNepal , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 14 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 7 cmWeight: 805 gramsSeated Buddha on double reverse lotus base gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra, calling the earth to witness. Dressed in long robe with ornamental brim covering his left shoulder, the ends fanning out underneath his crossed ankles. Three necklines, elongated earlobes framing the face with smiling but meditative expression with downcast eyes. Black tiny curls cover the head and ushnisha topped by diamond.
Lot 150
Bronze restgiltTibet , 17th centuryDimensions: Height 5,5 cm Wide 4,5 cm Depth 4 cm with baseWeight: 182 grams with baseHead of a Buddha attached to metal rod on plinth. The oval face framed by elongated earlobes with holes, the face smiling gently with downcast eyes, high arched eyebrows. Missing the ushnisha, hairlines covering the head.
Lot 185
Bronze with Silver inlaysIndia , 10th to 11th centuryDimensions: Height 14,5 cm Wide 4,5 cm Depth 4 cmWeight: 374 gramsJain sculpture on small round surface on a square podest. The typically long arms placed alongside the body, no jewellery or clothes covers the body. A relief mark in the center of the chest. Curls cover the head and small ushnisha, elongated earlobes frame the serene but friendly face backed by a small mandorla.
Lot 188
BronzeIndia , 7th to 8th centuryDimensions: Height 9,5 cm Wide 6 cm Depth 5,5 cmWeight: 359 gramsAkota bronze of Buddha seated on a multi-leveled throne made of rectangular expansive base with incised floral pattern followed by a round lotus with beaded rims. The right leg is placed on the left in cross-legged position, the hands placed above each other with palms facing to the sky. The broad face is smiling, framed by elongated earlobes with holes, the head covered with wavy curls. The statue is hollow.
Lot 189
Bronze with SilverIndia , 12th century Pala DynastyDimensions: Height 14 cm Wide 7 cm Depth 4 cmWeight: 273 gramsVishnu with two consorts on an elevated base flanked by two devotees and backed by an open mandorla with ornamental rim. The two consorts might be Sarasvati and Lakshmi holding a weapon or other object and a music instrument. Vishnu is standing on a lotus base in the center with four arms holding his attributes, the eyes downcast and smiling.
Lot 190
BronzeIndia, 15th century Dimensions: Height 43 cm Wide 21 cm Depth 12 cmWeight: 8198 grams Bronze of Hindu god Vishnu standing on a small surface with four arms, three gesturing different mudras, one arm hanging down to the side. The god is dressed in a simple slip, except for a circular earring and a high conical headdress with diamond finial, there is no further adornment. The face is oval with a long, pointy nose, attentive eys and small lips. Provenance:Christies Amsterdam , 21. November 2001 - Lot 41Christies New York , 21 March 2008 - Lot 761
Lot 191
Bronze giltTibet , 17th to 18th centuryDimensions: Height 15,5 cm Wide 11,5 cm Depth 6 cmWeight: 290 gramsThe tantric deity dancing on a prostrate corpse on a lotus base surrounded by a large fiery mandorla in pin-shape. The deity is standing on one foot, the other drawn to her pelvis, her right arm lifted in the air holding a kartika knife, the other hand holding a skull cup called kapala in front of her chest. A skull garland is dangling down from her shoulders and she is adorned with beaded jewellery. Her face is grinning widely and exposing her teeth, the bulging eyes wide open, a skull tiara on her head. Sanskrit writing on the back of the mandorla.
Lot 2
BronzeIndia , 17th centuryDimensions: Height 22 cmWeight: 1250,6 gramsA hindu-shrine consisting of a three-stepped platform with decorative incisions. On the top platform we see a circular shape protruding from the floor which represents the yoni but simultaneously the body of a five-headed Naga snake which rises as a protective hood. The head of each snake is topped with a lotus bud finial. Nandi the bull is seated across from the snake on a small platform attached to the front. This bronze can be separated into two pieces.
Lot 204
Bronze firegiltNepal , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 12 cm Wide 9 cm Depth 3,5 cmWeight: 265 gramsArchaic gau made of clay enclosing a dakini, a female spirit or demon in Hindu mythology. The dakini is standing on one foot, her other leg spread wide across, resting in the elbow crease of the opposite arm. Supporting herself on a sword or staff with the other hand. The face gazing up to the right, wearing a tiara and large ear pendants. Surrounded by fiery aureole.
Lot 205
Bronze firegilt and TurquoisesTibet , 17th centuryDimensions: Height 15 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 7 cmWeight: 481 gramsSeated Buddha on double reverse lotus base with beaded rim on the bottom, covered in an alcove with border decorated by various stones, some missing. The alcove is attached to a square expansive base of several decorative layers, the middle showing two mythical lion-beasts supporting the throne. The Buddha is seated with legs crossed and showing the gesture of calling the earth to witness, the expression is calm, the chest is partly exposed. The bronze is sealed and decorated with an incised double vajra and yin and yang symbol.Provenance: Ex Cabinet Portier Paris - France
Lot 211
Bronze restgiltNepal , 14th centuryDimensions: Height 11 cm Wide 4,5 cm Depth 4 cmWeight: 243 gramsStanding Padmapani, the lotus holder, on a small circular lotus base with double-beaded rim. The arms are comparatively long, one hand showing the varada mudra, the other raised in front of the chest holding the stem of the flower and thumb touching index finger. Dressed in a dhoti with decorative brim, body adorned in various jewellery with stone inlay, a beautiful tiara encircles the chignon. The expression is friendly, the backside created with less details only showing the hairlines. Still sealed.Provenance: Purchased at Jacques How , Bruxellles
Lot 226
Bronze giltTibet , 14th to 15th centuryDimensions: Height 10 cm Wide 8 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 239 gramsSeated Buddha on double reverse lotus base with beaded rim, calling the earth to witness. Dressed in robe with ornamental brim exposing only his right shoulder. The broad face is smiling peacefully, the raised urna on the forehead, small curls cover the head and ushnisha topped by a diamond finial. The statue is hollow.
Lot 227
Bronze GiltTibet, 18th / 19th centuryDimensions: Height 21 cm Wide 14 cm Depth 8 cmWeight: 2153 gramsA Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Shadakshari Lokeshvara, seated in vajraparyanksana on a double reverse lotus base with beaded rim, with principal hands in anjali mudra and secondary hands holding a lotus and rosary. His hair done up in a high chignon, his legs covered in a long, striped dhoti with floral pattern. The bottom is still sealed and is marked with a double vajra symbol and yin and yang.
Lot 23
Bronze firegiltNepal , 16th to 17th centuryDimensions: Height 14 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 6 cmWeight: 658 gramsSeated Tara on lotus base with beaded rim backed by an elaborately mandorla in diamond shape. She is seated casually wearing a dhoti, a scarf entangling her arms, one hand showing the varada mudra placed on the knee, the other raised in front of the chest holding the stem of a flower and with thumb touching the middle finger. Her face is smiling with downcast eyes and a third eye incised on the forehead, a large tiara on her head. The backside flat and inside hollow.
Lot 231
Bronze with inlaysIndia 17th centuryDimensions: Height 9 cm Wide 5,5 cm Depth 3 cmWeight: 190 gramsBodhisattva Avalokiteshvara seated casually on a double reverse lotus base with beaded rim. Lotus flowers are growing besides the deity, the body in a gentle curve from the waist and the head tilted to the side. One arm is resting on the leg holding a precious jewel, the other supported by the knee and holding the flower. He is adorned with beaded jewellery, his hair done up in a high chignon and encircled by a tiara. He is smiling and gazing friendly. The bronze is still sealed with an incised double vajra and yin and yang symbol.
Lot 272
Bronze giltTibet, 15th centuryDimensions: Height 18 cm Wide 13 cm Depth 10 cmWeight: 846 gramsSeated Buddha on double reverse lotus base with beaded rim. A small vajra is lying in front of him, sunken into the surface. The Buddha is wearing a simple robe with ornamental brim, the ends fanning out underneath the crossed ankles. The Buddhist god is gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra. The broad face is smiling friendly with downcast eyes, elongated earlobes frame the face, a raised urna between the eyebrows. Tiny, black curls cover the head and ushnisha, a diamond finial. From the back we see the same detail. The statue has been opened and a small script can be seen in the depth of the bronze.
Lot 273
BronzeIndia , 19th centuryDimensions: Height 38 cm Wide 17 cm Depth 13 cmWeight: 6258 gramsThe Hindu deity standing on a round base on top of a square expansive base with incised decorative pattern. Vishnu is four-armed, his right palm facing outside with fingers pointing down, gesture of dispensing of boons. The other palm is lowered and facing to the ground. The two other hands are raised in chest height forming mudras and holding the conch shell and drum. Wearing a high conical crown with lotus bud finial. Dressed in long striped dhoti fastened with broad belt with decorative pattern. The chest, legs and arms adorned with many chains, beaded necklaces. The back of the bronze is created with the same detail.
Lot 274
Bronze giltTibet, 15th centuryDimensions: Height 24,5 cm Wide 18 cm Dept 9 cmWeight: 2580 gramsSeated in Vajrasana on a double lotus throne, the left hand in avakasha mudra holding a bowl and right in varada mudra holding a fruit, face in meditation.Provenance: - By repute from an Indonesian collection formed in the 1970’s and then by descent and to the current owner.
Lot 28
Bronze and IronJapan, 1868-1912 (Meiji Period)Dimensions: 8 x 7.4 cm (iron tsuba) and 8.5 x 8 cm (bronze tsuba)Weight: 136 g (iron tsuba) and 169 g (bronze tsuba)Set of two sword guards consisting of one iron naga-maru-gata tsuba, worked on both sides in takazogan with crashing waves. The second, a silvered bronze otafuku-gata tsuba, worked in takazogan to depict a dragon wrapped around both sides.Provenance: - German private collection.Condition: - Very good condition with minor wear and traces of age and use.
Lot 281
Brass , 19th centuryChinaDimensions: Height 15 cm Wide 38 cm Depth 27 cmWeight: 6145 gramsA Ming-style incense burner in the shape of a Gui, the base bearing a six-character Xuande mark in regular script. The vessel is decorated with four sea creatures, birds and clouds in relief. In the upper part of the body there are stylized dragons playing with a flaming pearl. All exterior surfaces are covered with a bronze coating.
Lot 284
BronzeChina, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)Dimensions: Width 7.3 cm (handle to handle), height 4.6 cmWeight: 196 gThree-legged bronze vase of compressed globular form with two raised opposing loop handles on the rim. The base is impressed with an apocryphal six-character Xuande reign mark within a recessed rectangle.Provenance: - German private collection.Condition: - Good condition with minor wear and minuscule nicks to the upper rim, casting flaws as expected.
Lot 292
Bronze with Silver inlaysIndia , 10th to 11th centuryDimensions: Height 9,5 cm Wide 5 cm Depth 4,5 cmWeight: 119 gramsTara seated with one leg pendant on double reverse lotus base, one hand showing the varada mudra placed on the knee, the other raised with palms facing away from her and gesturing a mudra. A flower growing from her hand. Decorated with jewellery, a rough open-work mandorla behind her head. The bronze is hollow.
Lot 294
Bronze gilt with TurquoisesTibet, 15th centuryDimensions: Height 12 cm Wide 7 cm Depth 4,5 cmWeight: 215 gramsBronze of seated Wisdom Buddha on double reverse lotus base with beaded rims. Seated with legs crossed, dressed in long robe fanning out underneath the ankles. The hands forming the dharmachakra mudra. Body adorned with plenty of jewellery with turquoise stone inlay. Hair done up in a high chignon decorated with an elaborate tiara. The inside of the statue is hollow.
Lot 295
Bronze firegiltTibet , 14th centuryDimensions: Height 10 cm Wide 8 cm Depth 2 cmWeight: 257 gramsMahakala standing on prostrate Ganesha, in this case standing for obstacles, on a lotus base with rim. Mahakala has six arms fanning out to the side holding attributes. His broad face is smiling, wearing a tiara. Framed by fiery aureole with stone inlay in the top center. The backside is flat.
Lot 3
Bronze with cold-gilt face and TurquoiseTibet , 16th centuryDimensions: Height 9,5 cm Wide 7 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 401 gramsSeated Buddha Amithaba on surface in dhyanasana posture with hands resting in his lap holding a small vessel containing the elixir of eternal life. Amithaba is usually depicted in the simple robes of a monk like here. His face is calm and eyes closed in deep meditation, elongated fleshy earlobes frame the face.
Lot 302
Bronze restgiltNepal, 15th centuryDimensions: Height 9,5 cm Wide 7 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 178 gramsSeated Buddha Amithaba on double reverse lotus base in a meditative state, dhyanasana pose. The robe is covering his left shoulder. We see three necklines, the broad face has a calm expression with closed eyes, elongated earlobes frame the face. The statue is hollow.
Lot 312
Bronze with Silver and copper inlaysTibet, 12th centuryDimensions: Height 37 cm Wide 16 cm Depth 6 cmWeight: 1892 gramsThis Padmapani descends from a series of eleventh-century bodhisattva icons produced under the patronage of the Guge kingdom. It belongs to a larger tradition of metal bodhisattva icons made in western and central Tibetan workshops under both Kashmiri and Indian Pala dynasty influences. The inlaid silver for the eyes and copper for the lips, and the jewelry details, reflect Tibetan responses to Pala models. A softness to the anatomy points to its twelfth-century date, as do the crown, ear ornaments, and engraved textile designs on the waist cloth.Provenance:- Acquired 1970 from "The Beagle Gallery in London UKCompare:- Metropolitan Museum New York, Accession Number: 2016.752https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/700507
Lot 35
Copper pattinated BronzeJapan, early Showa period (1926-1989)Dimensions: Height 30 cmWeight: 1,330.4 gThe bronze censer in form of a baluster vase with two opposing bamboo handles, each side with a reserve depicting birds and twigs in takazogan, surrounded by geometric patterns filling the whole body, with a matching reticulated cover surmounted by a shishi lion playing with a brocade ball.Provenance: - German private collection.Condition: - Very good condition with minor wear, and casting imperfections.
Lot 4
Bronze giltNepal, 8th century style , Late Licchavi StyleDimensions: Height 26 cm Wide 11 cm Depth 6 cmWeight: 1692 gramsHajagriva is the wrathful form of Vajrasattva, depicted with a horse head, standing with his head slightly tilted towards the sky, his left hand raised and positioned on his left temple with thumb touching index finger. He is holding a dagger in his other hand. He is dressed in a robe with floral pattern tightened around his waist by a snake as belt. His hair bun is decorated with a small horse head.Compare: Ulrich von Schroeder 2001 - Buddhist Sculptures in Tibet pp.472-473, pl 147B-D
Lot 40
Bronze firegiltTibet, 14th centuryDimensions: Height 10 cm Wide 8 cm Depth 6 cmWeight: 294 gramsSeated Buddha on double reverse lotus base with beaded rims, gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra. Covered in robe with ornamental rim, the head decorated with an elaborate tiara with stone inlay. The face has small features with slightly smiling lips, closed eyes and a raised urna. The bronze is sealed.
Lot 41
Bronze China , Dali Kingdom (937 - 1253)Dimensions: Height 20 cm Wide 8 cm Depth 6 cmWeight: 792 gramsA rare and unusual Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze figure of the Buddha as an infant. The young Prince Siddhartha, who would grow up to become the Buddha, is portrayed standing, one hand pointing to the sky, the other to the ground. He is naked, save for a baby apron decorated with a lotus pattern, one of the symbols of Buddhism. In this depiction, he stands upon a rocky outcrop, a dragon rising up to shower him with water. Remnants of gilding throughout.This figure of the Buddha represents an event just after his birth in the Lumbini Grove, where he sprang from Queen Maya's side, able to talk and walk. His first action was to point one hand towards the sky, the other towards the earth, and proclaim: "As in the Heavens above, and the Earth below, I alone am the World Honored One. All that exists in the Three Worlds is suffering, but I will bring comfort." Upon this proclamation, the infant Buddha and his mother, Queen Maya, were showered with fragrant blossoms, and streams of pure water.Figures of the Infant Buddha are often venerated on the Buddha's birthday, where they are showered with purified water.
Lot 42
Bronze with InlaysTibet , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 8,5 cm Wide 6,5 cm Depth 3,5 cmWeight: 208 gramsMahakala standing in wide stance on a lotus base, dressed in a tiger skin loincloth, the big belly exposed, one hand lifted in the air the other forming a mudra with thumb touching ring and middle finger, the other fingers stretched out, apana mudra. His body is adorned with jewellery, the face has a grim look. The bronze is still sealed with an incised double vajra and yin and yang symbol.
Lot 44
Bronze with Silver InlaysIndia , Orissa 15th / 16th centuryDimensions: Height 25 cm Wide 14 cm Depth 10 cmWeight: 2366 gramsStatue of the fourth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, usually depicted part-lion, part-man. Here he is standing on a round lotus base, wearing a short dhoti with ornamental pattern. His waist is very slim in comparison to his broad chest with four arms holding a dharma chakra, a shankha and a crystal. His face is smiling with bulging eyes, a prominent beard and sticking out tongue. He is wearing a tiara and a lotus bud finial on his two-tiered chignon.
Lot 5
Bronze with Silver inlaysIndia , 12th century , Pala DynastyDimensions: Height 6 cm Wide 4 cm Depth 2,5 cmWeight: 98 gramsJambhala is the God of Wealth and can always be recognized by his big belly and the mongoose he is holding in his left arm on his knee. The mongoose spits jewels when he squeezes its neck. The right hand usually holds a citrus fruit symbolizing wealth. He is wearing jewellery like necklaces, earrings and armlets, a crown on his head. His face is very welcoming with a smile.
Lot 63
Bronze firegiltTibet , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 21 cm Wide 15 cm Depth 12 cmWeight: 1982 gramsSeated Buddha with large body, dressed in robe with decorative brim covering his left shoulder, the end of the robe fanning out underneath the ankles. Elongated earlobes frame the small face, thin neck with necklines. Face in a meditative state with stone inlay as urna. Buddha is calling the earth to witness.
Lot 7
Bronze with Silver eyesIndia , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 45 cm Wide 21 Depth 13cmWeight: 5.601 gramsStanding Buddha on small surface, with long robe covering the curvaceous body. The right hand pointing to the ground, varada mudra or gesture of dispensing of boons. The other hand is placed on his left shoulder holding a script roll. Necklaces adorn the chest, we see three necklines in the front. The face is very broad with fleshy but small lips. The eyes are open, a raised urna sits between the arched eyebrows. We see strands of wavy hair peeking out underneath a crown with ornamental pointy edges encircling his high chignon. The earlobes are sligthly elongated. From the back we see the hairlines.Age confirmed by TL Test from a German laboratory
Lot 74
Bronze with Silver and StonesChina / Tibet , 16th centuryDimensions: Height 11 cm Wide 6 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 272 gramsHajagriva is one of the many Tibetan Dharmapalas, wrathful gods. Hajagriva can be translated as "The horse-necked one" which explains the horse head above his head encircled by an elaborate skull crown. This wrathful emanation of Avalokiteshvara is kneeling on one knee and holding his hands in front of the chest. One hand is holding a ritual staff called khatvanga, the other is facing the palm upwards to the sky. The big belly is ornamented with necklaces, a short dhoti covering his lower body. The face is lifted upwards with a fierce expression. A scowling face with wide-open mouth exposing the fangs, a broad nose and bulging eyes show this deity's determination to help humans overcome egotism and ignorance.
Lot 83
Bronze firegiltTibet or Nepal , 15th centuryDimensions:: 11 x 8 x 7 cm Weight: 293 gramsThe future Buddha seated on a throne with expansive foot with stone inlay, some stones missing. His two feet supported by a small lotus petal stemming from the front of the throne. Dressed in robe with ornamental brim covering his left shoulder. Hands forming the dharmachakra mudra. A small flower growing next to his right upper arm. The frace is smiling welcomingly, eyes downcast.Published by Renzo Freschi Italy
Lot 84
Gilt BronzeTibet , 16th centuryDimensions: Height 22 cm Wide 18 cm Depth 14 cmWeight: 3011 gramsBuddha seated on double reverse lotus base with beaded rims gesturing bhumispharsa mudra, calling the earth to witness. Dressed in fine robe with geometric pattern covering his left shoulder and ends fanning out underneath the crossed ankles. The round face is smiling peacefully, the raised urna on the forehead and elongated earlobes frame the broad face. The bronze is still sealed with an incised double vajra symbol.
Lot 85
Bronze firegilt with SilverNepal , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 13 cm Wide 9,5 cm Depth 6,5 cmWeight: 536 gramsSeated Buddha on double reverse lotus base with beaded rims, cross-legged showing the bhumispharsa mudra and dressed in a robe with beaded brim. The broad face has small features, eyes downcast, a raised urna between the fine eyebrows, elongated earlobes with holes frame the face. The black curls decorated with a tiara with stone inlay, ushnisha topped by diamond finial. The bronze is sealed.
Lot 207
Late 19th/early 20th century Japanese bronze vase of slender baluster form with flared neck, decorated in relief with birds and foliage, together with another smaller bronze vase decorated with various animals including lions, rabbits and birds amongst stylised clouds and foliage etc, tallest H34cm
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