Asian Art - Session 2 2025-11-04 Auction - 331 Price Results - Bonhams in London
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Asian Art - Session 2
CAO YUAN (17TH CENTURY) Scholars on Boats
A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE FIGURES OF SAMURAI By Akasofu Gyokkō, Meiji period (2)
A LARGE BRONZE FOUR-PART BRAZIER Qing Dynasty (4)
Done
Knightsbridge, London, United Kingdom
Auction Details

Asian Art - Session 2

Bonhams

Bonhams

3 November 2025 | starting at 10:00 GMT | with lot 1
4 November 2025 | starting at 10:00 GMT | with lot 165

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SOLD
A GILT LACQUER BRONZE FIGURE OF WEITUO PUSA Ming Dynasty: A GILT LACQUER BRONZE FIGURE OF WEITUO PUSAMing DynastyThe figure standing with the right hand lowered holding a mace, the left raised with an outstretched palm, the full face gazing forward intently
0165: A GILT LACQUER BRONZE FIGURE OF WEITUO PUSA Ming Dynasty
Est.
£3,000
-
£4,000
SOLD
A BRONZE FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA RIDING AN ELEPHANT Ming Dynasty: A BRONZE FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA RIDING AN ELEPHANTMing DynastyThe deity in long flowing robes and elaborate headdress, sitting side-saddle with the left hand raised, the right reaching onto the back
0166: A BRONZE FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA RIDING AN ELEPHANT Ming Dynasty
Est.
£1,000
-
£1,500
SOLD
A GILT BRONZE MODEL OF A GUANYIN Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century: A GILT BRONZE MODEL OF A GUANYINMing Dynasty, 16th/17th centuryFinely cast, seated in padmasana, dressed in long flowing robes falling in elegant folds, adorned with elaborate jewellery and a high
0167: A GILT BRONZE MODEL OF A GUANYIN Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century
Est.
£1,500
-
£2,000
SOLD
A GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL Ming Dynasty (2): A GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF AN OFFICIALMing DynastySeated in flowing robes, the head slightly lowered and wearing an official's hat, the hands clasped together, raised on a carved wood
0168: A GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL Ming Dynasty (2)
Est.
£800
-
£1,200
SOLD
A BRONZE MODEL OF XIAOSHI LUOHAN Ming Dynasty: A BRONZE MODEL OF XIAOSHI LUOHANMing DynastySeated on a stepped waisted throne, wearing long flowing robes cascading down and falling in long pleats over the plinth, a small lion crouching beneath,
0169: A BRONZE MODEL OF XIAOSHI LUOHAN Ming Dynasty
Est.
£1,500
-
£2,000
SOLD
A LARGE BRONZE 'BUDDHIST LION' INCENSE BURNER Ming Dynasty (2): A LARGE BRONZE 'BUDDHIST LION' INCENSE BURNERMing DynastyPowerfully cast, the head dramatically turned upwards to the left, the tail raised, the left front paw supported on a pierced ball tied with
0170: A LARGE BRONZE 'BUDDHIST LION' INCENSE BURNER Ming Dynasty (2)
Est.
£1,000
-
£1,500
SOLD
A PAIR OF BRONZE INCENSE BURNERS AND COVERS Ming Dynasty (2): A PAIR OF BRONZE INCENSE BURNERS AND COVERSMing DynastyOf cylindrical form, each set on three beast mask cabriole form legs, cast in relief with scenes of gentlemen at leisurely pursuits in pavilion
0171: A PAIR OF BRONZE INCENSE BURNERS AND COVERS Ming Dynasty (2)
Est.
£800
-
£1,200
SOLD
A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER Chongzhen nine-character mark, dated Guiwei year (1643) and probably of ...: A BRONZE INCENSE BURNERChongzhen nine-character mark, dated Guiwei year (1643) and probably of the periodOf bombé-form raised on a high foot with an everted rim, the base with a six-character
0172: A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER Chongzhen nine-character mark, dated Guiwei year (1643) and probably of ...
Est.
£2,000
-
£3,000
SOLD
A LARGE BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND STAND Xuande six-character mark, 18th century (2): A LARGE BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND STANDXuande six-character mark, 18th centurySupported on three conical feet, the compressed rounded body rising to a waisted neck and flattened rim, flanked
0173: A LARGE BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND STAND Xuande six-character mark, 18th century (2)
Est.
£1,500
-
£2,000
SOLD
A BRONZE 'LUDUAN' INCENSE BURNER AND COVER 18th century (2): A BRONZE 'LUDUAN' INCENSE BURNER AND COVER18th centuryThe beast standing four-square upon a serpent form base, facing forwards and wearing a tasselled collar, cast in relief with large coils, flame
0174: A BRONZE 'LUDUAN' INCENSE BURNER AND COVER 18th century (2)
Est.
£3,000
-
£5,000
SOLD
A GOLD AND SILVER INLAID BRONZE VASE, HU 17th/18th century: A GOLD AND SILVER INLAID BRONZE VASE, HU17th/18th centuryOf square section, flanked by a pair of tubular handles, decorated with archaistic designs of pendent lappets and formal bands inlaid in gold
0175: A GOLD AND SILVER INLAID BRONZE VASE, HU 17th/18th century
Est.
£1,500
-
£2,000
SOLD
A MINIATURE SILVER AND GOLD INLAID ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSEL AND COVER, YOU 17th century (2): A MINIATURE SILVER AND GOLD INLAID ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSEL AND COVER, YOU17th centuryRising from a tall foot with two raised bands, cast with a band of gilt-decorated animal-masks divided by
0176: A MINIATURE SILVER AND GOLD INLAID ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSEL AND COVER, YOU 17th century (2)
Est.
£1,500
-
£2,000
SOLD
A GOLD AND SILVER INLAID BRONZE VASE 17th century: A GOLD AND SILVER INLAID BRONZE VASE17th centuryModelled as conjoined vases, set with a pair of chilong handles, decorated to the body with archaistic designs incorporating chilong, linear and
0177: A GOLD AND SILVER INLAID BRONZE VASE 17th century
Est.
£2,000
-
£3,000
SOLD
A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER Qing Dynasty: A BRONZE INCENSE BURNERQing DynastyThe rounded sides set on conical tripod feet, with loop handles, the base with a six-character mark, Wushen lishi jiacang (Li Family Collection, Wushen year) within
0178: A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER Qing Dynasty
Est.
£1,500
-
£2,000
SOLD
A COPPER HAND WARMER AND COVER 18th century (2): A COPPER HAND WARMER AND COVER18th centuryOf rounded square form, decorated to the body with bats on a wan diaper ground, the pierced cover with a similarly decorated central reserve, within a border
0179: A COPPER HAND WARMER AND COVER 18th century (2)
Est.
£800
-
£1,200
SOLD
A BRONZE 'ELEPHANT' INCENSE BURNER Xuande six-character mark, 17th/18th century: A BRONZE 'ELEPHANT' INCENSE BURNERXuande six-character mark, 17th/18th centuryOf bombé form, set with a pair of well cast elephant-head handles, the base with the reign mark within a rectangular
0180: A BRONZE 'ELEPHANT' INCENSE BURNER Xuande six-character mark, 17th/18th century
Est.
£600
-
£800
SOLD
A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA 17th/18th century: A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA17th/18th centuryThe figure seated in dhyanasana, on a double lotus petal base, wearing flowing robes open at the chest, the right hand in apana mudra, the left in
0181: A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA 17th/18th century
Est.
£3,000
-
£5,000
SOLD
A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS Qianlong, dated by inscription to 1770 (2): A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUSQianlong, dated by inscription to 1770The figure wearing a dhoti and seated in dhyanasana on a raised plinth, before a flaming mandorla. 21cm (8 1/4in) high. 1.07kg.
0182: A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS Qianlong, dated by inscription to 1770 (2)
Est.
£3,000
-
£5,000
SOLD
A BRONZE 'LIUHAI AND TOAD' PAPERWEIGHT 17th/18th century: A BRONZE 'LIUHAI AND TOAD' PAPERWEIGHT17th/18th centuryThe grinning boy resting against a double gourd bottle, his chest bared and flowing robes tied by a sash, holding a string of cash coins above a
0183: A BRONZE 'LIUHAI AND TOAD' PAPERWEIGHT 17th/18th century
Est.
£600
-
£800
SOLD
A SMALL SQUARE GILT BRONZE INCENSE BURNER Qing Dynasty: A SMALL SQUARE GILT BRONZE INCENSE BURNERQing DynastyWith S-form handles, the base with a cast apocryphal Xuande six-character mark. 9cm (3 1/2in) wide across the handles. 0.43kg.Footnotes:清
0184: A SMALL SQUARE GILT BRONZE INCENSE BURNER Qing Dynasty
Est.
£800
-
£1,200
SOLD
A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE 'DRAGON' TABLE SCREEN AND STAND Qing Dynasty (2): A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE 'DRAGON' TABLE SCREEN AND STANDQing DynastyInset to one side with a pierced bronze panel with a pair of dragons writhing amongst scrolling clouds around a central dragon mounted
0185: A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE 'DRAGON' TABLE SCREEN AND STAND Qing Dynasty (2)
Est.
£1,000
-
£1,500
SOLD
A LARGE BRONZE FOUR-PART BRAZIER Qing Dynasty (4): A LARGE BRONZE FOUR-PART BRAZIERQing DynastyThe cylindrical base supported on three cabriole lions mask legs below a wide rim, supporting a sectional three-tiered domed cover, each section cast in
0186: A LARGE BRONZE FOUR-PART BRAZIER Qing Dynasty (4)
Est.
£4,000
-
£6,000
SOLD
A BRONZE DRUM-FORM INCENSE BURNER 19th century: A BRONZE DRUM-FORM INCENSE BURNER19th centuryRaised on three short feet, the compressed rounded body set within bands of raised bosses, flanked by a pair of taotie mask and loose ring handles, the
0187: A BRONZE DRUM-FORM INCENSE BURNER 19th century
Est.
£1,000
-
£1,500
SOLD
THREE BRONZE INCENSE BURNERS Xuande six-character marks, 18th/19th century (3): THREE BRONZE INCENSE BURNERSXuande six-character marks, 18th/19th centuryComprising: a burner of bombe form, raised on a splayed foot and flanked by a pair of animal-mask handles, the base with an
0188: THREE BRONZE INCENSE BURNERS Xuande six-character marks, 18th/19th century (3)
Est.
£1,500
-
£2,000