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Lot 141
Bronze fire giltTibet , 15th century , DensatilDimensions: Height 18 cm by 14,5 cmWeight: 906,1 gramsIntriguing depiction of a makara, a sea -dragon or water monster from Hindu mythology. Often it is depicted as half-reptile and half-aquatic animal, but sometimes also with the face of a dragon. It is used as a decoration for a wide array of objects like knives, vessels, doors, gates and so on.
Lot 18
Bronze India , 18th century or earlier Dimensions: Height 23 cm by 14 cm Weight: 1061,9 grams This shrine shows one of the principal deities of Hinduism, Shiva the Destroyer and Creator, standing on a multi-tiered tapering platform on four feet with each platform decorated with different design patterns. Standing on a round lotus flower base, his left leg with a slight bent in the knee. The god is only dressed with jewellery and scarfs. He has eight arms fanning out to the side in a circle, holding his weapons and a severed head. His mount the bull Nandi can be seen to his left at the feet in a rearing position. Shiva's face has a pointy chin indicating a beard and a moustache. A cobra is winding around his crown. Five snakes create a protective canopy above his head. He is framed by a large gate with two pillars at the bottom, the top is enlarged and made of petals. The arch is surmounted by a makara face.
Lot 2
Bronze fire gilt Tibet or Nepal , 16th century Dimensions: Height 16 cm by 4 cm Weight: 432,5 grams Elaborately crafted sculpture standing on a small lotus base with beaded rims, the hands joined in front of the chest holding a devotional object. Dressed in long striped dhoti with ornate waistbelt. The whole body is adorned with beaded jewellery highlighted with stone inlays in blue. The chest is also decorated with a beaded chest piece, large earrings hang down over the shoulders. The face is graceful with downcast eyes and high eyebrows. At the back of the tiara we can see the strands of hair done up in a bun.
Lot 21
Bronze inlaid with Gold and Silver North-India or Kashmir region, 7th to 9th century Dimensions: Height 7 cm by 3cm by 3 cm Weight: 170,1 grams Kartikeya, the god of war, seated on his mount, a peacock, holding a sword in his right raised hand. The peacock represents destruction of harmful habits and conquer of sensual desires. The war god is wearing a three-pointed crown, his face is grim with a golden dot in the middle of his forehead. A silver beaded necklace is decorating his chest.
Lot 24
Bronze with silver and copper inlaysTibet or North-India , 12th century , Pala DynastyDimensions: Height 9 cm by 6 cm Weight: 202,4 gramsSeated Green Tara on an expansive three-stepped throne with feet. She is seated in lalitasana pose with her right foot pendant on a small lotus flower. She is sitting on a double reverse lotus base with beaded rim and a child is cradled into her left arm resting on her leg. Her right hand is resting on the knee with palm facing out, gesture of generosity and holding an egg. She is dressed in a long dhoti with floral design and adorned with lots of jewellery. Her face is smiling with a welcoming expression and a scarf is billowing around her shoulders. The sculpture is highlighted with several inlays.
Lot 26
Bronze Tibet , 16th century Dimensions: Height 10 cm by 7 cm Weight: 212,5 grams Green Tara is easily recognizable by the lotus flower in the hand. Here she is seated in royal ease pose on a double reverse lotus base with her right foot supported on an extra lotus flower growing from the front. Her right hand is resting on the knee with palm facing up and the other hand lifted forming a mudra. A loose scarf is covering her lap, her body is adorned with various jewellery like armlets and necklaces, some have stone inlay highlights. Her face is smiling gently with small lips, a small nose and closed eyes. The elongated earlobes are adorned with large circular earrings. A five-pointed tiara with beaded lines is on the head. The lotus flower is peeking out over her left shoulder.
Lot 27
Bronze fire giltChina 19th century or earlierDimensions: Height 26 cm by 24 cm by 10 cmWeight: 3728 gramsSimhanada form of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, his hands doing the dharmacakra mudra, seated on a lion. He sits on a sturdy lion with a short neck, adorned with beading.A more recent piece, with Chinese-style facial features, festoons and parcel-gilding, both lotuses supporting the flaming hilt of a sword.
Lot 3
Bronze fire giltChina , 14th century , Yuan periodDimensions: Height 11 cm by 7 cmWeight: 325,3 gramsGreen Tara seated in royal ease pose on a double reverse lotus base with beaded rim, one foot drawn to the thigh while the other leg is pendent standing on an extra lotus flower on the front of the throne. Her right hand is resting on her knee with the palm facing the sky, gesture of dispensing boons. The other hand is positioned in front of the heart and is holding the stem of a lotus flower. A long skirt with floral pattern covers her legs and is fastened around the waist by a belt with three stone inlay in the center. She wears bracelets, armlets and a big necklace with stone inlay around the chest. Big circular earrings hang from her earlobes. The face is rounded and smiling with fleshy cheeks. Her high chignon with lotus bud finial is enclosed by a five-pointed tiara with stone inlay.
Lot 34
Bronze with Silver inlaid eyesBurma , 12th centuryDimensions: Height 38 cm by 26 cmWeight: 6393 gramsBuddhist Art from this period were more heavily influenced by the Pala style of India which had come to the region via the Mon and Arakanese Kingdoms.A rare and beautiful Pagan Burmese Bronze Buddha Statue with an unusual smooth surface. Most Burmese Buddha statues are seen with hair curls (small round bumps), with a slightly raised rounded usnisha. The raised urna on the centre of the forehead is referred to as the “Eye of Wisdom”.This Buddha is seen here seated on a double lotus pedestal, the face shows a calm serene, with the full lips upturned at the corners, eyes are cast downwards, hand gesture in bhumisparsa mudra,dressed in a simple monks robe, typical of the Pagan style Buddha statue. This statue was once fully gilded.Cast in 2 parts.The Pagan kingdom was at its height between 11th and 13th Century. Pagan art and Buddha statues similar to this can be seen in the alcoves of the Ananda temple in Bagan (Pagan), located South West of Mandalay in central Myanmar.
Lot 51
Bronze South-India , 17th century Dimensions: Height 53 cm by 25 cm Weight: 10444 grams Hindu god Shiva in his form as Chandrashekhara, or Lord of the Crescent Moon. The figure has four arms, the upper two holding a battle axe and a prancing deer, the lower two making gestures of reassurance and teaching. The figure wears his hair piled high in the chignon of matted locks that identifies Shiva, with curling locks draping over his shoulders in the back. A crescent moon is just visible at the front of the chignon, pointing upward. The figure stands on a flaring lotus base with round holes pierced through the front and back to attach the sculpture to a litter or cart for transport during temple processions. Shiva Chandrashekhara is worshipped primarily in southern India, where he is often displayed with his consort, Parvati. The straight posture of this icon suggests that it was either worshipped without a consort image (couples often lean in toward one another) or that the consort image was cast and displayed somewhat separately. The battle axe and deer make reference to an episode in which Shiva was attacked by non-believers and he caught both the weapon they threw at him and the wild stag that they sent to attack him. The deer became one of his great devotees and it represents the gods role as Lord of Animals. Bronze icons were made for display and worship on shrine altars inside temples but were often displayed during temple processions as well, and were occasionally transported to different temple buildings on special occasions. Bronze casting reached an apex in India in the tenth century under the patronage of the Chola dynasty of Tamil Nadu. Although masterful bronzes were made in this area for several centuries thereafter, those made in the tenth century are particularly prized for their balance of organic and ornamental qualities. Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi ( 1919-2014) Founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of electic art, jewellery , antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime minister, royals, business leader , politicians, and oil magnates.
Lot 52
Bronze with gold and silver India , 17th century Dimensions: Height 24 cm by 14 cm Weight: 1759,2 grams The goddess of war is here depicted wide-legged standing on a square tapering platform with an open-work gate in the back. She is destroying Mahishasura with a spear, identifiable by the buffalo's head in the front right corner. She is standing on a mystical lion with one foot, her mount. Durga has ten arms fanning out around her body holding various weapons. She is dressed in a long dress with various patterns, her chest bears a necklace and her hair is done up in a high chignon behind a tiara. In spite of some rub-off on her face, her eyes, nose and lips are still recognizable. The gate surrounding her is topped by various small birds and elephant heads on the side, a diamond finial is in the center. In spite of this fierce battle she is smiling calmly and gazing into the distance. The back of the statue is created with the same detail. Provenance: purchased 21st October 1970 - Makler Gallery Philadelphia , USA
Lot 54
Bronze fire giltTibet , 19th centuryDimensions: approximately Height 28 cm by 28 cm by 12 cm eachWeight: approximately 3000 grams eachA pair of bronze elephants with opulent saddle surmounted by a tall finial with. The head is adored with delicate bridle and a wish-fulfilling gem on the head and stone inlay highlights all over.
Lot 59
Bronze India , 17th century or earlier Dimensions: Height: 14 cm by 8,5 cm Weight: 1202,4 grams Shiva seated with legs crossed on a tiger fur on a rectangular base with decorative relief in the front. Shiva depicted with four arms, two hands holding the respective attributes, a drum called damaru and another object, possibly it was a trident or trishula. One hand is calmly lying on his left knee. Another common attribute is the snake wrapped around his neck. The snake symbolizes the ego, therefore Shiva wearing it implies his conquer of the ego. Shiva's expression is solemn, big pendants adorn the ear. The hair is tied up at the top of the head, the strands billowing on the right, representing the holy river Ganga. Behind his head is a petal halo.
Lot 6
Bronze with turquoisesNepal , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 11,5 cm by 5,5 cm Weight: 283,7 gramsA standing Dipankara Buddha is usually presented only in China, Thailand and Nepal. He is said to have reached enlightenment before Gautama Buddha and is a Buddha of the Past. Here he is standing on a lotus base with beaded rim, wearing a wide robe with decorative zig-zag patterns and bands all over. The right arm is lowered to the side while he is showing the gesture of fearlessness with the other hand. The body has a small curve in the waist, the face is gazing to the left with a calm expression.
Lot 64
Bronze Tibet 12th century Dimensions: Height 38 cm by 16 cm Weight: 4873 grams Standing Buddha on a lotus base with beaded rim dressed in a long garment and a robe thrown over the shoulders. Showing the abhaya mudra, gesture of fearlessness and welcoming. The head is comparably large and the expression is stern with eyes downcast. A raised urna between the eyebrows, two clearly visible necklines in the front.
Lot 69
Bronze rest giltNepal , 17th centuryDimensions: Height 29 cm by 22 cmWeight: 4820 grams with baseThe divine couple standing next to each other, Parvati leaning against Shiva's left arm gazing at him from the side. Shiva is holding one hand in abhaya mudra, the other is holding a drum and a lotus flower with a missing blossom. His body is curved towards Parvati from the hip. He is dressed in a loincloth with festooned waistband. Parvati is adorned with jewellery and a tiara. Traces of gold may proof that the sculpture was burnt.
Lot 72
Bronze Kashmir , 10th to 11th century Dimensions: Height 16 cm by 8 cm Weight: 764,8 grams A Bodhisattva lost in thought is seated on a lotus flower with extended throne decorated with ornamental patterns. One foot is resting on the ground while the other is drawn to the body. His left hand is resting on the pendant leg, holding the stem of a flower. The other arm is supported on its elbow the hand raised with karana mudra. The body is slightly bent to the left from the hip, as if about to rest his head in his left hand. The Bodhisattva is dressed in a dhoti with minimal decoration. He is wearing a headdress with a Buddha Amitabha effigy. Though being in a state of thinking the face is grinning. The back of the statue is executed with the same detail, showing his hair. There is a small hook on the back.
Lot 90
BronzeChina , Ming DynastyDimensions: Height 27 cm by 33 cmWeight: 6001 grams明代犀牛望月铜摆件Mirror stand in the shape of a prostrate rhino with a saddle in crescent moon shape forming the stand for the bronze mirror. The animal's head is turned towards the mirror also symbolizing the moon. The rhino is of mystical appearance with small horns, curly mane and small ears. The back of the mirror is decorated with a relief landscape design with cranes and a tree. A little knob is in the center of the mirror as handle.
Lot 91
Bronze India or Nepal , 19th century Dimensions: Height 321 cm by 15 cm Weight: 5705 grams Four-armed Ganesha on a round surface, holding his common attributes, a ball of sweets, a noose, his broken tusk and the battle hatchet resting on the ground. He is dressed in a short dhoti with floral pattern, a large garland is hanging down to his knees. The snake is wrapped around his huge belly. The trunk is reaching for the bowl of sweets. Ganesha is wearing an ornamented tiara or crown with a round plaque with eight dots representing the Noble Eightfold Path. His head is backed by an open-work fiery halo.
Lot 92
Bronze Tibet , about 1850 Dimensions: Height 56 cm by 23 cm Weight: 8292 grams With a waisted square plinth decorated with ornamental shapes and depictions of Buddha in a mandorla. Each corner is decorated with a flame. The domed body raised on a round two-tiered platform with lotus petal footing has beaded decorations. A small alcove with ornamental decorations is in the center of the dome, maybe originally including an effigy or small statue of Buddha. The eight-stepped top with the parasol at the top and moon and sun encircling a seated Buddha.
Lot 94
Bronze Tibet , 19th century Dimensions: Height 23,5 cm by 10 cm Weight: 787,2 grams The lotus-bearer standing on a platform with a slight s-curve. Dressed only in a loincloth and adorned with jewellery, lotus flowers growing on both sides. The face smiling widely, attentive eyes. A high tiara decorates the head.
Lot 98
Bronze fire gilt Tibet , 17th to 18th century Dimensions: Height 26 cm by 19 cm Weight: 2423 grams This is a fierce emanation of a yidam in the Tantric Buddhism, shown in a flaming aureole with a female consort called Vajravarahi in tight embrace called yab yum position. They are standing on top of two prostrate and kneeling creatures. Besides clasping his consort in his tight embrace, his other ten hands are holding various objects and weapons like severed heads, a spear with a crescent moon, a damaru drum, a vajra, a battle hatchet and so on. He has four faces, each wearing a crown enclosing high chignon. Vajravarahi is dressed in a skirt with many turquoise stone inlay and a skull garland around the hip. This is a very dramatic and emotional depiction of "The Binding of the Wheel" tantra.
Lot 1
Bronze with silver and copper inlaysTibet , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 22 cm by 15 cm Weight: 889,1 gramsHe is one of the five meditation Buddhas and here represented seated cross-legged on a double reverse lotus base with beaded rims. The hand gesture is distinctive for Ratnasambhava Buddha, the right hand showing the varada mudra, a gesture of generosity and patience. The other hand is resting in his lap with the palm facing to the sky. His eyes are downcast and the lips almost grinning. His body is dressed in a long dhoti with decorative brim, a billowing scarf surrounds him. Beautiful jewellery with stone inlay adorns his body and a five-pointed tiara encloses his chignon. The back of the statue is simple with less details.
Lot 10
Bronze fire gilt with embossed base Nepal or Tibet , 15th century Dimensions: Height 14 cm by 10 cm Weight: 588,1 grams The Buddhist Bodhisattva of wealth and prosperity and literally translated as "Stream of Gems". Seated on a lotus base with beaded rim in typical lalitasana pose with one leg casually hanging from the throne resting on a treasure vase. Here she has six arms which is almost exclusively found in Nepal. Her first hand is showing the gesture of generosity and at the top thumb touching the middle finger, while the middle hand is holding the Three Jewels of Buddhism. The left hand in her lap is holding a treasure vase, an ear of grain and a sacred text to grant wisdom. Her body is adorned with a great amount of jewellery with stone inlays. Her face is serious and the head decorated with a large tiara backed by an aureole.
Lot 103
Bronze Burma , 15th to 16th century Dimensions: Height 8 cm by 5 cm Weight: 268,7 grams with base A kneeling devotee on a wooden base with hands joined in prayer in front of the chest and holding an object between the palms. The head is bowed humbly, elongated earlobes frame the face, the hairline is clearly visible. These figures were usually part of a group arranged on the side of the Buddha or Bodhisattva statues.
Lot 107
Bronze with silver inlaid Indonesia or India , 8th to 10th century Dimensions: Height 10 cm by 4 cm Weight: 133,1 grams A Buddha attached to a plinth, partly missing from the ankles, the left hand, some fingers of the right hand and one earlobe. The simple robe with silver beaded rim is draped over the right shoulder. His right hand is raised with palms facing the front and thumb touching index finger. The other arm is also raised, possibly he was forming the dispensing of boons gesture with this hand. Facial details are lost due to rub off but the faint smile is still visible. Tiny curls cover the ushnisha.
Lot 109
Bronze with silver inlays Tibet , 16th century Dimensions: Height 11 cm by 7 cm Weight: 472,6 grams Seated with legs crossed on double reverse lotus base with beaded rims, one hand raised in front of the chest with thumb touching middle and ring finger, holding the stem of a large lotus flower. The other hand is resting on the knee with the palm facing up. The lower body is dressed in a long cloth fastened around the waist. Another flower is growing on the left side of Tara. The body is decorated with necklaces and bracelets, a tiara encloses the three-tiered chignon with flaming jewel finial. The expression is friendly with downcast eyes and a slight smile.
Lot 111
Bronze giltTibet , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 8 cm by 5,5 cmWeight: 115,4 gramsBuddha Amitayus seated on double reverse lotus base cross-legged, holding a high vessel in both of his hands resting in the lap. The vessel contains the liquid of immortality. The head is slightly bowing, a large tiara encloses the chignon. The face is smiling with downcast eyes. The back shows the long strands of hair tied together and falling down the back.
Lot 112
Bronze Kashmir or Swat Valley , 7th to 8th century Dimensions: Height 26 cm by 14 cm Weight: 3102 grams Seated Bodhisattva on a throne attached to a lotus flower on a rectangular base. Seated with legs crossed in lotus position, the soles of the feet showing. The throne is supported by two lions and is decorated with two tassels on the side. With his hands he is showing the vajra mudra, one hand enclosing the index finger of the other hand. The Bodhisattva is wearing a long dhoti and necklaces, armlets and bracelets. The head is decorated with an elaborate headdress with a small Buddha effigy in the center, the face has a welcoming expression with a smile. A loophole is attached to the back. TL Tested
Lot 113
Bronze with copper and silver inlaysWest-Tibet , 12th centuryDimensions: Height 8 cm Weight: 50 gramsBuddha seated in lotus pose with one hand touching the earth while the other is placed in his lap, his eyes are open and attentive. He is seated on a lotus platform on a rectangular throne supported by two lions. Buddha is sitting in a decorative alcove with two small stupas on the arch, the center topped by one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, the Protection Parasol. The Bronze is hollow and flat at the back.
Lot 114
Bronze with two turquoiseTibet , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 12,5 cm by 6,5 cmWeight: 230,6 gramsLiterally translated as "The One born from a Lotus Flower" and also known as Guru Rinpoche. Here seated on a double reverse lotus base with beaded rim in lotus position wearing a robe over his garment. He is backed by an open-work mandorla and flanked by two standing adorants who form mudras of fearlessness. Guru Rinpoche is holding a skull cup filled with the nectar of life in his left hand, the other hand is raised in front of his chest forming a mudra. The khatvanga staff is placed on his left shoulder. He is adorned with jewellery and a headdress. His face is awake and attentive. The mandorla and aureole are removable.
Lot 12
Bronze fire giltTibet , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 17 cm by 10 cmWeight: 743,3 gramsSeated Buddha Shakyamuni on a double reverse lotus base in lotus position. He is showing the bhumispharsa mudra, calling the earth to witness. His highly worked out robe covers his left chest. The eyes are closed in deep meditative state, the urna raises between the eyebrows. Elongated earlobes frame the face. Tiny curls cover the head and ushnisha.
Lot 126
Bronze gilt Tibet , 15th century Dimensions: Height 16 cm by 14 cm Weight: 1736,6 grams Virupa is an important yogi in Tibetan Buddhism. Seated wide legged on a deer hide on a lotus base with beaded rims. He is holding a decorated skull cup or kapala in his right hand, the other hand is raised up to the sky with thumb touching the ring and middle finger. His gaze is turning towards his raised hand also looking into the distance. His whole body is adorned with beaded chains and jewellery, a flower garland decorates his belly. He has a black beard and bushy eyebrows. Cast in two parts fire gilt , slightly rubbed. Face cold gilt
Lot 131
Bronze fire giltTibet , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 11 cm by 6 cmWeight: 23,9 gramsDeriving from a tribe's religion, Chamundra is the fearsome form of Chandi and is depicted in a very haunting style. Here she is kept lifted up in a floating position, her body a mere skelet adorned with opulent jewellery highlighted with turquoise stone inlay. She has four arms, each holding attributes: vajra, skull cup, khatvanga staff and drum. A large garland is hanging down from her shoulders. Her hollow face is smiling evilish and her head wears an opulent crown enclosing a high chignon with lotus bud finial. Her old and frightening look projects fear and horror in contrast to the Hindu goddesses. She bears resemblance to Kali or Durga
Lot 821
Renato Zevi for metal craft - Mid century 'Hollywood Regency' retro bronze tinted chest fitted with four long drawers, back glazed top, black lacquered sides and plinth base Dimensions: Height: 76cm Length/Width: 100cm Depth/Diameter: 47cmClick here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.
Lot 822
Renato Zevi for metal craft -Mid century 'Hollywood Regency' retro bronze tinted cupboard, back glazed top over two doors enclosing shelf, black lacquered sides and plinth base Dimensions: Height: 75cm Length/Width: 100cm Depth/Diameter: 47cmClick here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.
Lot 422
An unusual mid 20th century petrol lighter in the form of an 18th century Blomefield cannon, with a bronze barrel 11cms (4.25ins) long, mounted on a wooden carriage with bronze wheels. The wick is located at the rear of the barrel with the reservoir behind a screw cap on the end of the barrel and the flint wheel below this in the rear of the carriage. Impressed to the underside of the carriage REG.No. 846025
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