August Buddha Auction

18thC Tibet roundel or reliquary with the Kalichakra Symbol, out of an old Northwest estate.

Antique Mongolian Thangka-Fierce Protective Deity, Excellent Quality! Finely Framed

Very very early Ganesh- likely in the range of 1500 years old.

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Ukiah, CA, United States

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August Buddha Auction

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Tang dynasty devotee carrying an offering basket on his head.: Tang dynasty devotee carrying an offering basket on his head. Quite wonderful! The devotee measures 2.25" tall and 3.25" tall on its custom base. Never seen another like it- even in books. Reportedly

10041: Tang dynasty devotee carrying an offering basket on his head.

Est.

$1,300

$1,600

Lot Passed

15/16thC Ming Baby Buddha pointing toward heaven and earth. Dragon base: 15/16thC Ming Baby Buddha pointing toward heaven and earth. The lotus form base embodies a dragon-something I have only been twice before in 30 years. Baby Buddha raises his hand to a height of 7.5

10067: 15/16thC Ming Baby Buddha pointing toward heaven and earth. Dragon base

Est.

$1,235

$1,520

Lot Passed

Early Style Himalayan Bronze Bodhisattva, From Kashmir or other nearby Kingdom.: Early Style Himalayan Bronze Bodhisattva, From Kashmir or other nearby Kingdom. It has a significant amount of inlay, most of which remains (see photos). It is a solid cast. Has what appears to be

10071: Early Style Himalayan Bronze Bodhisattva, From Kashmir or other nearby Kingdom.

Est.

$3,500

$4,500

Lot Passed

Authentic 11/12thC Pagan Tablet, Birth of the Buddha: Authentic 11/12thC Pagan Tablet depicting the birth of the Buddha from the side of his mother. It's a very rare type. Stands 6 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 1-1/8 inches deep. No damage or repairs.

10075: Authentic 11/12thC Pagan Tablet, Birth of the Buddha

Est.

$2,080

$2,560

Lot Passed

19thC Indian bronze Garuda holding a tray above his: 19thC Indian bronze Garuda holding a tray above his head. Excellent example of his type. 6.5" tall. Rare to find complete, well cast and sculpted, with perfect patina, and with such overall beauty.

10078: 19thC Indian bronze Garuda holding a tray above his

Est.

$1,560

$1,920

Lot Passed

Very very early Ganesh- likely in the range of 1500 years old.: Very very early Ganesh- likely in the range of 1500 years old. Came to me with a group of Gandharan objects. Likely the earliest bronze Ganesh you are likely to encounter outside of a museum. The

10117: Very very early Ganesh- likely in the range of 1500 years old.

Est.

$1,150

$1,400

Lot Passed

17/18thC folk style bronze Krishna- Long arms, Good size: 17/18thC folk style bronze Krishna. A good size at 7 1/8" tall, 8 5/8 on a custom stand. Face, while worn, is delightful. Exceptionally long arms and legs add great personality. High-quality

10126: 17/18thC folk style bronze Krishna- Long arms, Good size

Est.

$1,240

$1,500

Lot Passed

Antique Mongolian Thangka-Fierce Protective Deity, Excellent Quality! Finely Framed: THANGKA Antique Mongolia Canvas, 9 x 11 inches (image only)-Protective Deities-expensively FRAMED-Museum glass, silk mat. Quality piece!

10145: Antique Mongolian Thangka-Fierce Protective Deity, Excellent Quality! Finely Framed

Est.

$1,800

$2,000

Lot Passed

Beautiful Old Thangka in Museum Quality Display: Fine old Thangka framed with museum glass, silk, and best quality materials. Best of its type and remarkably clean- spent all of its life in a Gau box. Thangka is 4-5/8 x 5.5 inches, frame measures

10146: Beautiful Old Thangka in Museum Quality Display

Est.

$1,600

$2,650

Lot Passed

Antique Mongolian Thangka of 3 Face 6 Arm Bodhisattva-Best framing: Antique Mongolian Thangka of 3 faces, 6-arm Bodhisattva. Custom framed, with a Thai silk mat and museum glass. The painting itself measures 6 x 7.25, frame measures 13 x 14 5/8. A personal all-time

10147: Antique Mongolian Thangka of 3 Face 6 Arm Bodhisattva-Best framing

Est.

$2,000

$3,000

Lot Passed

A set of 4 antique Mongolian Thangkas in a custom vertical frame.: A set of 4 antique Mongolian Thangkas in a custom vertical frame. Each depicts auspicious offerings. Opening for each thangka is approximately 4 x 5 inches, frame dimensions are 10 1/8 x 30.5 inches.

10148: A set of 4 antique Mongolian Thangkas in a custom vertical frame.

Est.

$2,600

$3,200

Lot Passed

Lovely old Mongolian Thangka. Vibrantly painted: Lovely old Mongolian Thangka. Vibrantly painted Thangka. It is a very good size for this type, which likely lived in a large Gau box or glass protected frame. Actual Thangka measures 11" x 9".

10150: Lovely old Mongolian Thangka. Vibrantly painted

Est.

$1,200

$1,500

Lot Passed

18thC silk embroidery Tibet Lama-Water Bag Cover-Special!: Superb late 18thC silk embroidered fabric with metallic thread. Measures 11 inches by 10 inches. This is a water bag cover for a high monk or lama. Original bright colors. Museum quality. Some

10155: 18thC silk embroidery Tibet Lama-Water Bag Cover-Special!

Est.

$1,600

$2,000

Lot Passed

18/19thC or earlier Mongolian soapstone hand holding bowl-superbly carved: Larger than life, superbly carved Mongolian soapstone hand holding bowl. Found "as is" in the ruins of an old monastery in Mongolia which was destroyed by the communists in late 1920's, and acquired

10156: 18/19thC or earlier Mongolian soapstone hand holding bowl-superbly carved

Est.

$1,500

$1,800

Lot Passed

Exquisite Single Hair Painted Mongolian Thangka-Expensively Framed: A single hair painted antique Mongolian Thangka. Although it is small in size but is one of my very finest. The thangka itself is 4.25 x 5.25 inches, and the frame is 10.5 x 11.75 inches. Custom mat

10157: Exquisite Single Hair Painted Mongolian Thangka-Expensively Framed

Est.

$2,340

$2,800

Lot Passed

Beautifully Vivid, Detailed Mongolian Thangka: One of the most vivid small Thangkas I have ever owned. Purchased from a wealthy Mongolian collector along with 3 other fine small Thangkas in the 1990s from his very best personal pieces as a thank

10159: Beautifully Vivid, Detailed Mongolian Thangka

Est.

$2,300

$2,800

Lot Passed

Finely executed antique Mongolian Thangka- Very best!: Finely executed antique Mongolian Thangka. Measures 6 x 7.25 inches, frame is 12 3/8 x 13.5 inches. Custom mat, frame and museum glass. Very rare to find, so clean and vibrant.

10160: Finely executed antique Mongolian Thangka- Very best!

Est.

$2,600

$3,200

Lot Passed

Ming Dynasty, possibly earlier bronze prayer tablets-PAIR (2): Ming Dynasty, possibly earlier bronze prayer tablets-PAIR (2)The last two photos show the two side by side. Well cast and finished, with a lovely patina. ( 5"H x 3.25"W x .125"D ) - ( *470g *Both)

10163: Ming Dynasty, possibly earlier bronze prayer tablets-PAIR (2)

Est.

$1,170

$1,400

Lot Passed

Quartz crystal Buddha head, possibly Gandara era.: Quartz crystal Buddha head, possibly Gandara era. If authentic from this period, it would be between 1500 and 2000 years old. If it is not a period piece, it could have been made at any time since it

10173: Quartz crystal Buddha head, possibly Gandara era.

Est.

$1,500

$1,850

Lot Passed

Early Crystal Stupa- From ?: Early Crystal Stupa- Gandhara? Chinese? SE Asian? From an old collection of Central Asian items (including the crystal camels I have listed). I can find similar but not exactly the same. ( 5.25"H x

10177: Early Crystal Stupa- From ?

Est.

$2,300

$2,800

Lot Passed

Tibetan or Chinese solid cast Jambalaya- fine details: Tibetan or Chinese solid cast a very uncommon version of Jambalaya, who often is a deity of wealth or abundance. He is remarkable in many ways, from the look of his mongoose to the incredibly

10182: Tibetan or Chinese solid cast Jambalaya- fine details

Est.

$600

$800

Lot Passed

Gandhara Stupa-Well cast bronze, finely carved old glass (?) crystal-Look: Bronze and ancient glass Buddhist Stupa, possibly in the style of Gandara. . The sections stack loosely together. I’ve never seen another of this type other than one group of four of them that were

10183: Gandhara Stupa-Well cast bronze, finely carved old glass (?) crystal-Look

Est.

$1,500

$2,000

Lot Passed

19thC Sri Lanka Bronze Buddha.: 19thC Sri Lanka Bronze Buddha. He has a classic 19thC face, and a nice patina. Finial is lost (not uncommon on Sri Lankan Buddhas). Sitting in the classic Meditation Mudra. (4.5"H x 4"W x 3.75"D) -

10200: 19thC Sri Lanka Bronze Buddha.

Est.

$900

$1,200

Lot Passed

Large Thai Bronze Walking Buddha in a 15thC Style.: A large Thai Bronze Walking Buddha in a 15th-century Style, probably 20th century, is graceful and beautiful. The previous owner purchased it at a respected German Auction house. It is a fine example.

10203: Large Thai Bronze Walking Buddha in a 15thC Style.

Est.

$3,200

$4,000

Lot Passed

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