Auction Preview: Asia Arts at Millon, Online, Jun 17
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What: Post-War & Contemporary ArtWhere: Millon; OnlineWhen: June 17; 11.00 AMTop lots of the sale:—Lot 1079: China, 18th-19th century: “Pair of large covered vases In cloisonne enamels.” In the form of auspicious gifts worn by four children dressedAuction Preview: Asia Arts at Millon, Online, Jun 17
What: Post-War & Contemporary ArtWhere: Millon; OnlineWhen: June 17; 11.00 AMTop lots of the sale:—Lot 1079: China, 18th-19th century: “Pair of large covered vases In cloisonne enamels.” In the form of auspicious gifts worn by four children dressed in robes adorned with champleve enamels. The lids have elaborate knots. The decor consists of flowers, foliage, plants and butterflies on a blue background, a frieze on the shoulder alternates auspicious symbols of Buddhism and lotus flowers itself surmounted by a frieze highlighting the collar and presenting macaroons containing herons on bottom of clouds. Bases carved wood adapted and decorated with bats. Estimate: 75,000 € - 85,000 € (95,198 USD – 107,891 USD)—Lot 1142: China, Ming Dynasty: “Important granite Guanyin head.” His face is delicately carved with half-closed eyes, arched eyebrows and fleshy lips. His hair is dressed in a bun, his face is serene and meditative. Height: 61 cm Width: 29 cm Depth: 30 cm. Estimate: 15,000 € - 20,000 € (19,040 USD – 25,386 USD)—Lot 1182: Nepal, 15th century: “Rare Ritual Wreath in Repousse Copper Vajracarya priest's headdress.” Adorned with florets depicting the five transcendental Buddhas, and various Buddhist symbols. The structure of the crown divided into three degressive parts reminiscent of a bun, the tiara is summed with a half vajra. Height: 25 cm. Estimate: 15,000 € - 20,000 € (19,040 USD – 25,386 USD)—Lot 1141: China, Ming Dynasty: “Large sculpture depicting the King of Hell, Di Yu Cast Iron, Judge Yama.” Yanluowang is shown sitting with his hands clasped in front of his chest possibly formerly holding a Hu or court tablet, a long beard and an Official hat gives him the appearance of an impartial judge. Presented on a posterior wooden base. Estimate: 10,000 € - 15,000 € (12,693 USD - 19,040 USD)—Lot 1175: India, circa 1900: “Important statue of Shivanataraja.” In bronze God of the dance, he is represented dancing on the demon Apasmarapurusa (Mulayaka or ignorance) terrified on a lotiform base and surrounded by a fiery halo representing the succession of cosmic cycles. His four arms radiate around him. The serene face, it is adorned with rich jewels and a bun adorned with a tiara, mukata. Height: 127 cm; Width: 115 cm; Depth: 38 cm. Estimate: 10,000 € - 15,000 € (12,693 USD - 19,040 USD)—Lot 1090: China, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century: “Bronze statue with brown patina And ancient traces of lacquer, representing the god of war Guandi sitting on a rock.” Height: 29 cm. Estimate: 10,000 € - 12,000 € (12,693 USD – 15,232 USD)—Lot 1189: Cambodia, Post-Angkorian period, 16th / 17th century: “Rare Buddha Shakyamuni Buddha Head.” His face with almond eyes topped with slightly arched eyebrows is serene. His fleshy lips delicately incised sketching a smile. Her curly hair is surmounted by ushnisha. Height: 28 cm; Length: 15 cm ; Depth: 19 cm. Estimate: 10,000 € - 12,000 € (12,693 USD – 15,232 USD)For details, visit: https://www.millon.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more