FINE ASIAN ART AUCTION

51: Gilt Bronze figure of Bhaisajyaguru, Ming Dynasty

60: Sino-Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Statue, Avalokiteshvara

62: Bronze Tripod Vessel and Cover,China,Warring States

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FINE ASIAN ART AUCTION

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Fine Asian Art Auction featuring Asian antiques including fine bronzes, furniture, ivory, jade, paintings, porcelain, rhino horn, scholar's items, snuff bottles and textiles. Including property from: The Family of a Distinguished Gentleman and Scholar of Asian Art. The collection formed in China in the early to mid-20th Century. A Prominent Canadian Philanthropist A Scholar and Educator of East Asian Art. The collection formed in Southeast Asia in the 1970's. A Private Collector, Chicago, Illinois A Private Collector San Francisco, California

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Large Antique Southeast Asian Textile: Large Antique Southeast Asian Textile, with various floral patterns and geometric shaped designs. Adorned with small reflective mirrors and framed with a black border. Size: approximately 67 x 48

0050A: Large Antique Southeast Asian TextileEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Gilt Bronze figure of Bhaisajyaguru, Ming Dynasty: Gilt Bronze figure of Bhaisajyaguru Buddha (known as the medicine Buddha, or YaoShi Fo), Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Seated in a meditative posture his wide face with finely cast features wearing a

0051: Gilt Bronze figure of Bhaisajyaguru, Ming DynastyEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

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Chinese Archaistic Bronze Cup, 18th/19th Century: Chinese archaistic bronze cup, 18th/19th Century, the body decorated with taotie masks and archaic motifs carved in relief with two animal-head handles. Height: 5 inches (12.7 cm).

0052: Chinese Archaistic Bronze Cup, 18th/19th CenturyEst. $600-$900

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A Bronze Figure of Marpa, Qing Dynasty: A Bronze Figure of Marpa, Qing Dynasty. Naturalistically modeled seated atop a half-circle cushion, his hands resting on his knees, wearing a luxuriant robe, his face finely detailed with a serious

0053: A Bronze Figure of Marpa, Qing DynastyEst. $4,000-$6,000

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Gilt Bronze figure of the Medicine Buddha, 18th C.: Gilt Bronze figure of the Medicine Buddha, 18th Century. Depicting Bhaishajyaguru, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus pedestal base with a beaded edge, one hand in varada mudra and the other in

0054: Gilt Bronze figure of the Medicine Buddha, 18th C.Est. $8,000-$10,000Lot Passed

A Large Parcel-Gilt Bronze Buddha, China, 19th C.: A Large Parcel-Gilt Bronze Buddha, China, 19th Century. Shown seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base with the right hand in abhayamudra (mudra of no fear), the left hand in jnana mudra (mudra of

0055: A Large Parcel-Gilt Bronze Buddha, China, 19th C.Est. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed

A Bronze figure of Kuan Yin, Qing Dynasty: A Bronze figure of Kuan Yin, Qing Dynasty. Seated on a double lotus base with one knee bent, wearing a luxuriant robe and jeweled necklace, her right hand holding a pearl and her left hand a vase,

0055A: A Bronze figure of Kuan Yin, Qing DynastyEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha, Laos 16th/17th Century: Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha, Laos, 16th/17th Century. Supported on an undecorated double throne with a square base and seated in virasana with his right hand lowered in bhumisparsa mudra ("touching

0056: Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha, Laos 16th/17th CenturyEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed

Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha, Thailand, 16th C.: Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha, Chiang Saen, Thailand, 16th Century sitting on a lotus flower in virasana pose, his hands in bhumisparsha mudra ("touching the Earth"), attired in a robe, his ovoid face

0057: Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha, Thailand, 16th C.Est. $5,000-$8,000Lot Passed

Bronze Figure of Buddha, Chiang Saen, 19th C.: Bronze Figure of Buddha, Chiang Saen, Thailand, 19th Century. Seated in virasana pose on a lotus base with a beaded rim, his right hand lowered in bhumisparsa mudra ("touching the Earth"), wearing a

0058: Bronze Figure of Buddha, Chiang Saen, 19th C.Est. $3,500-$5,000Lot Passed

Rare Pair of Sino-Tibetan Bronze Oil Lamps, 18th C.: Rare Pair of Sino-Tibetan Bronze Oil Lamps, 18th Century, of Ganesh ("remover of obstacles") and Kartikeya ("God of War"). Each framed by an open-work mandorla on top of a lotus base supported by a

0059: Rare Pair of Sino-Tibetan Bronze Oil Lamps, 18th C.Est. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed

Sino-Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Statue, Avalokiteshvara: Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze statue, Sahasra-bhuja Sahasra-netra Avalokiteshvara (Thousand Armed Thousand Eyed Avalokiteshvara). Finely cast and ornately decorated atop a double lotus throne and plinth

0060: Sino-Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Statue, AvalokiteshvaraEst. $7,000-$10,000Lot Passed

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Neolithic Jar, Majiayao Culture, circa 2200 B.C.: Neolithic pottery, Majiayao culture, Machang type circa 2200 B.C. of compressed globular form with two handles, decorated with a band of highly stylised interlocking cross-hatched diamonds and zigzag

0061: Neolithic Jar, Majiayao Culture, circa 2200 B.C.Est. $600-$900

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Neolithic Jar, Majiayao Culture, circa 2000 B.C.: A painted pottery jar, Majiayao culture, Machang type, circa 2000 B.C., of globular form with two stout handles. The body decorated with a continuous vibrant design of two zigzag bands interspersed

0061A: Neolithic Jar, Majiayao Culture, circa 2000 B.C.Est. $500-$700

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Bronze Tripod Vessel and Cover,China,Warring States: Chinese Bronze Tripod Vessel and Cover (Ding), China, Warring States Period (475-221 BC). Finely cast with silver inlay and an elaborate whorl motif, the globular body with everted handles, raised on

0062: Bronze Tripod Vessel and Cover,China,Warring StatesEst. $3,000-$5,000

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Bronze Tripod Ritual Vessel, China, Warring States: A Bronze Tripod Ritual Vessel, Warring States Period (475-221 BC). Raised on three stout supports, the sides and rim with a band of scrolling motifs, a pair of handles designed as Taotie masks

0063: Bronze Tripod Ritual Vessel, China, Warring StatesEst. $2,000-$4,000

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Chinese Bi, Han Dynasty or Later: Chinese Bi, Han Dynasty or later. The stone of olive green color, fashioned with seven sinuous chilong and two bats carved in high relief, the reverse with scrolling archaistic motifs and raised

0064: Chinese Bi, Han Dynasty or LaterEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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Three Archaistic Bi, Zhou Dynasty or Later: Three Archaistic Bi, Zhou Dynasty or Later. The first a highly embellished carving of two dragons in relief, the back showing oxidation to the original dark green color of the stone.

0065: Three Archaistic Bi, Zhou Dynasty or LaterEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Five Ming Dynasty Carvings: Five Ming Dynasty Carvings. A carp transforming into a dragon, Length: 2.5 inches (6.35 cm). A seated mythical beast carved as a lamp base, Length: 3.25 inches (8.3 cm). A seated ram,

0066: Five Ming Dynasty CarvingsEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed

Finely Carved Bi, Ming Dynasty or Later: Finely Carved Bi, Ming Dynasty or later. The stone of a yellow-red color, deeply carved with phoenix, peony flowers and elaborate scrolling motifs. Diameter: 10.25 inches (26 cm).

0067: Finely Carved Bi, Ming Dynasty or LaterEst. $1,200-$2,000Lot Passed

Archaistic Jade Lidded Vessel,Ming Dynasty or Later: Archaistic Jade Lidded Vessel, Ming Dynasty or Later. The stone of white color carved with scrolling archaistic motifs on each side and a lappet band around the base of the lid, surmounted by 2 birds

0068: Archaistic Jade Lidded Vessel,Ming Dynasty or LaterEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Large Archaistic Celadon Jade Axe, Qing Dynasty: Large Archaistic Celadon Jade Axe, Qing Dynasty. Of translucent pale even tone with brown inclusions, the hatchet with incised geometric patterns and the handle carved in the shape of a dragon

0068A: Large Archaistic Celadon Jade Axe, Qing DynastyEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed

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Rare and Large Amber Scholar's Rock, 3331.5 Carats: Rare and large amber scholar's rock, 3331.5 Carats, showing excellent translucency. The object displaying hues of golden yellow to darker brown natural colors, untreated. **Additional pictures just

0069: Rare and Large Amber Scholar's Rock, 3331.5 CaratsEst. $5,000-$10,000

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Exquisitely Carved Wood Ruyi Scepter, 18th/19th C.: Exquisitely Carved Wood Ruyi Scepter, 18th/19th Century. Carved in high relief depicting scholars and attendants engaged in various activities amidst pine, bamboo, and plum, "The Three Friends of

0070: Exquisitely Carved Wood Ruyi Scepter, 18th/19th C.Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

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