New Beginning's Buddha Auction

18/19thC Chinese Cloisonne Quan-yin on Stand. Beauty!

18/19C/earlier Solid-Cast Bronze Head of a Hindu Saddhu- Extremely Fine, remains/Gilding

9/10thC Javanese solid silver Bodhisattva on ORIGINAL bronze base.- Magnicent

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Early Ming- Big Head, Big Smile, Big Presence. 9.25: Early Ming- Big Head, Big Smile, Big Presence. 9.25 inches tall. Now re-listed with a custom base that makes him sit 11.5 inches tall and at a much better angle. The new stand really makes him "pop".

8358: Early Ming- Big Head, Big Smile, Big Presence. 9.25Est. $1,800-$2,800Lot Passed

Early Burmese emulation of a Himalayan bronze of the Bodhisattva of Compassion: After owning this piece for decades, I believe this is an early Burmese emulation of a Himalayan bronze of the Bodhisattva of Compassion. I believe they had an early Tibetan or Nepalese prototype

8360: Early Burmese emulation of a Himalayan bronze of the Bodhisattva of CompassionEst. $4,000-$5,500Lot Passed

Ming/Early Ching "Baby Buddha" in his street clothes sporting a stylish hair-doo.: Something I've never seen before. A Rare and unusual piece. Probably not a Buddha at all I see the Buddha in everything (the reason I do this business). Stands 6.67 inches for the bronze alone. 8

8362: Ming/Early Ching "Baby Buddha" in his street clothes sporting a stylish hair-doo.Est. $2,340-$2,880Lot Passed

13/14thC Himalayan Buddha atop a pair of powerful Elephants: Early Himalayan Buddha atop a pair of powerful elephants. A fine example of its type. Some loss around the edges, but the central figure is in fine shape. Sits 2.75 inches tall and a little over 4

8368: 13/14thC Himalayan Buddha atop a pair of powerful ElephantsEst. $1,400-$2,300Lot Passed

China15/16thC Ming Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva-Special: 15/16thC Chinese Ming Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva. Unusually animated posture. Most of this type stand stiffly- this piece has a grace and flow that brings him to life. Stands 7 7/8 inches tall. Loss

8369: China15/16thC Ming Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva-SpecialEst. $2,340-$2,880Lot Passed

19thC Mongolian Bronze Mandalas (Set of 3 matched) - Fine examples on a custom base.: Set of three mandalas- These are used as a meditation aid in focusing on the liberation from suffering for all sentient beings. Most Mongolian Mandalas are made of fairly thin copper repousse. These

8377: 19thC Mongolian Bronze Mandalas (Set of 3 matched) - Fine examples on a custom base.Est. $2,500-$3,100Lot Passed

Fine Mongolian applique Thangka. Probably mid-20th: Fine Mongolian applique Thangka. Probably mid-20th century made with a dozen different types of much older antique silk. Each color silk has a different pattern and weave. Striking example of its

8379: Fine Mongolian applique Thangka. Probably mid-20thEst. $2,200-$3,050Lot Passed

Antique Thai or Burmese Oxcart handle carved as Bird. On high-quality custom stand.: Antique Thai or Burmese Oxcart handle carved as Bird. On high-quality custom stand. 25 years ago these were readily available in the marketplace. Today the few that are for sale are either low

8383: Antique Thai or Burmese Oxcart handle carved as Bird. On high-quality custom stand.Est. $975-$1,200Lot Passed

Very distinctive Mongolian Thangka drawn in a very singular style-not at all like a typical Thangka-: Very distinctive Mongolian Thangka drawn in a very singular style-not at all like a typical Thangka- more like folk art. Cloth is almost like oil cloth or other atypical cloth for making Thangkas.

8385: Very distinctive Mongolian Thangka drawn in a very singular style-not at all like a typical Thangka-Est. $900-$1,120Lot Passed

Mongolian Thangka/Mandala Woodblock with hand coloring: Mongolian Thangka/Mandala Woodblock with some hand coloring. Unusual type. Relatively small at 9" by 6.5" (image only) and 11" by 8" (total piece).Domestic shipping is included, and international

8387: Mongolian Thangka/Mandala Woodblock with hand coloringEst. $300-$350Lot Passed

Antique Mongolian Painting=Very Large at almost 3 by 4 feet-Monk of the Woods-Beauty: Delightful, very large old Mongolian painting of the "White Haired Old Main". a popular subject in Mongolian Buddhist art, always with his staff, animals in pairs, and wonderful face. The biggest

8388: Antique Mongolian Painting=Very Large at almost 3 by 4 feet-Monk of the Woods-BeautyEst. $2,400-$4,080Lot Passed

18/19thC or earlier Korean Bronze Quan yin- Strikingly Beautiful and Elegant: 18/19th or earlier Korean bronze Buddha with elaborate headdress, robes, and ribbons. One large piece of jade(?) in the crown and a place for another in the forehead. Really different (and appealing)

8390: 18/19thC or earlier Korean Bronze Quan yin- Strikingly Beautiful and ElegantEst. $2,450-$3,040Lot Passed

19thC Thai Temple Chest covered with Buddhas: 19thC Thai Temple Chest covered with Buddha images on front and sides. Top replaced (not uncommon, as these were used daily in the temple by monks). Rare type with small doors (also covered with

8401: 19thC Thai Temple Chest covered with BuddhasEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

Fine Mongolian applique Thangka.: Fine Mongolian applique Thangka. Probably mid-20th century made with a dozen different types of much older antique silk. Each color of silk has a different pattern and weave. A striking example of

8405: Fine Mongolian applique Thangka.Est. $1,750-$3,100Lot Passed

19thC Tibetan Thangka -Very unique look-Personal favorite: Unique antique Tibetan Thangka with a style all its own. Check out the photos- done by the hand of a skillful artist listening to his own inner inspiration. Beautiful colors, faces, and overall

8406: 19thC Tibetan Thangka -Very unique look-Personal favoriteEst. $2,600-$3,200Lot Passed

15/16thC/Thai "Happy Buddha" ( Saenkajai) in heavy 22k Gold openable case. Special: SPECIAL- Special Thai form of "Happy Buddha" called Saenkajai (not sure how it is spelled in English). Bought 20 years ago in the far north of Thailand from a farmer who had found this in the ruins

8422: 15/16thC/Thai "Happy Buddha" ( Saenkajai) in heavy 22k Gold openable case. SpecialEst. $4,550-$5,600Lot Passed

19thC Standing Chinese Bronze Buddha: 18/19thC Standing Chinese Bronze Buddha. It has a really good face. Looks to have been cast in a mold and then put together and then very carefully finished and assembled (arm was cast separately).

8425: 19thC Standing Chinese Bronze BuddhaEst. $1,885-$2,300Lot Passed

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RARE 14/15thC Sukhothai bronze ball that makes jingling: RARE 14/15thC Sukhothai bronze ball that makes a jingling sound when shaken. Approx 1 and 7/8 inches across. It makes a beautiful metallic sound when shaken. The legend is that the dogs would bark

8428: RARE 14/15thC Sukhothai bronze ball that makes jinglingEst. $350-$650

14t/15hC Burmese Arakan Buddha in "Jambupati" (royal): 14t/15hC Burmese Arakan Buddha in "Jambupati" (royal) style. 7.5" tall. Very hard to find this type.Burmese emulation of Himalayan Buddha, as they were influenced by Chinese and Tibetan Prototypes

8431: 14t/15hC Burmese Arakan Buddha in "Jambupati" (royal)Est. $2,300-$2,880Lot Passed

120 18/19thC miniature Tibetan Thangkas or Tsaklis-Very Rare Complete Set: Rare set of 120 miniature Thangkas or Tsaklis, which were used to train the young monks in learning the large pantheon of deities in Tibetan Buddhism and the Bon religion. This type was sometimes

8436: 120 18/19thC miniature Tibetan Thangkas or Tsaklis-Very Rare Complete SetEst. $4,225-$5,200Lot Passed

17thC Standing Thai Bronze Ayuthaya Buddha. Large at 19.5 inches (24 on the base).: Standing Thai Ayuthaya Buddha with Laos influence (note the finial, for example). It is large at 19.5 inches high, the base is 4 1/8 inches high, and the total height is 24 inches high. The widest

8437: 17thC Standing Thai Bronze Ayuthaya Buddha. Large at 19.5 inches (24 on the base).Est. $2,600-$3,000Lot Passed

13-15thC Korean Buddha- Finely cast, sculpted and finished: Finely cast 13-15thC Buddha with an exquisite face. It is much rarer than if it were Chinese. I am not expert in dating bronzes from early Korean periods, This piece measures 5.5" tall and 7.25" on

8438: 13-15thC Korean Buddha- Finely cast, sculpted and finishedEst. $4,500-$5,200Lot Passed

Mon/Pagan (11-13thC) Burmese Bronze Buddha w TL test-Large, Special!!: One of my all-time best out of the many thousands of Buddhas I have owned over the past three decades. For many years I believed it was late Pyu period Buddha with strong Pagan influence. After doing

8439: Mon/Pagan (11-13thC) Burmese Bronze Buddha w TL test-Large, Special!!Est. $15,000-$18,000Lot Passed

Ancient bronze bird finial. Very well cast, with great personality: Ancient bronze bird finial. Very well cast, with great personality. It looks to be many hundreds of years old. This piece measures 3.25 inches tall.Domestic shipping is included, and international

8441: Ancient bronze bird finial. Very well cast, with great personalityEst. $250-$300Lot Passed

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