Auction Preview: Josette And Théo Schulmann Collection at Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris, Jun 11
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What: Josette And Theo Schulmann CollectionWhere: Cornette de Saint Cyr, 6 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris, FranceWhen: 11 June, 02.30 PMTop lots of the sale:—Lot 88: “Green Tara” Tibet. Tibet, 13th century. Copper alloy inlaid with copper, silver and turquoiAuction Preview: Josette And Théo Schulmann Collection at Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris, Jun 11
What: Josette And Theo Schulmann CollectionWhere: Cornette de Saint Cyr, 6 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris, FranceWhen: 11 June, 02.30 PMTop lots of the sale:—Lot 88: “Green Tara” Tibet. Tibet, 13th century. Copper alloy inlaid with copper, silver and turquoises. H. 20 cm. Estimate: 25,000 € - 35,000 € (31,772 USD – 44,481 USD)—Lot 40: “Mandala of Avalokiteshvara (Avalokiteśvara).” Eastern Tibet / China, 18th century. 143 x 103 cm. The appearance ekadashamukha ( to eleven t e your and four pairs of arms) of the bodhisattva of compassion occupies the center of the composition, standing at c oe heart of a lotus ed panoui on p ed tales which four Jina occupy their orients respectively. Beyond to the circle of flames are arranged, a llama at the top of the composition, and twelve mahasiddha. Note the style Particular e dynamic surely the repr ed presentations of large your members elongated e s. Framed ed under glass, wear surfaces. Estimate: 12,000 € - 18,000 € (15,250 USD – 22,876 USD)—Lot 41: “Mandala of Vajrabhairava” Oriental Tibet / China. 18th century. Tempera on canvas. 143 x 103 cm. The appearance of Yamantaka, the guardian of the Buddhist law is figured in the center of the composition associated with its female counterpart. He is surrounded by four secondary aspects of himself. Beyond the circle of flames are a lama at the top of the composition, and twelve mahasiddha. Note the particularly dynamic style of representations of large aceti with elongated limbs. Framed under glass, surface wear. Estimate: 12,000 € - 18,000 € (15,250 USD – 22,876 USD)—Lot 42: “Mandala of Sarvavid Vairocana.” Oriental Tibet / China c. 18th century. Tempera on canvas. 143 x 103 cm . The omniscient jina occupying the center is in some traditions considered a supreme deity. He is surrounded by multiple deities in the various enclosures of the structure, including a circle of sixteen goddesses carrying offerings. Beyond the circle of flames are arranged, a lama at the top of the composition, and ten mahasiddha. Note the particularly dynamic style of representations of large aceti with elongated limbs. Framed under glass, surface wear. Estimate: 12,000 € - 18,000 € (15,250 USD – 22,876 USD)—Lot 73: Dharmapala (China / Mongolia c. 18th -19th century): “Copper repousse.” Painted and gilded. H. 38 cm. The divinity of red complexion rests on two pairs of legs, deploys three pairs of arms and one of wings, and sports three heads each surmounted by a golden leaf. Her waist is surrounded by a tiger skin. Although the iconography is atypical, it is probably an aspect of Heruka. Estimate: 12,000 € - 18,000 € (15,250 USD – 22,876 USD)—Lot 239: Male deity: “Java / Indonesia c. 9th -10th century.” Volcanic stone. H. 57 cm. The divinity sits in sattvapryanka on a double blooming lotus, the body adorned with rich ornaments. The absence of attributes prohibits any precise identification. Old accidents and visible deficiencies. Estimate: 12,000 € - 18,000 € (15,250 USD – 22,876 USD)—Lot 240: Yogini (yogin?): “Khmer Art (Cambodia / Thailand) c. 12th /13th century).” Copper alloy. H. 22 cm. The deity follows the classical iconography of his category, represented in a dancing position resting on his right foot, the right arm raised probably brandishing a chopper, the left hand supporting a cranial cut. Its size is surrounded by a short sampot raised high on the kidneys, maintained by a belt supporting pendants and a long ornament ending in «fish tail». His body is richly adorned with earrings, necklace, armbands, bracelets and anklets. Its triocular face is surmounted by a hairstyle organized in a small bun on the top of the skull. Estimate: 12,000 € - 18,000 € (15,250 USD – 22,876 USD)For details, visit:http://www.cornettedesaintcyr.fr/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more