Auction Preview: 2019 Lunar New Year Auction at La Puente, La Puente, Feb 17
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What: 2019 Lunar New Year AuctionWhere: La Puente; 131 S. 6th Avenue; La Puente, CA 91746 United StatesWhen: February 17; 12.00 am GMTPublic Viewing: Feb 14 - 15 from 10 am – 6 pm; Feb 16 from 10 am – 4 pmTop lots of the sale:- Metin Bereketli: Diversity
Auction Preview: 2019 Lunar New Year Auction at La Puente, La Puente, Feb 17
What: 2019 Lunar New Year AuctionWhere: La Puente; 131 S. 6th Avenue; La Puente, CA 91746 United StatesWhen: February 17; 12.00 am GMTPublic Viewing: Feb 14 - 15 from 10 am – 6 pm; Feb 16 from 10 am – 4 pmTop lots of the sale:- Metin Bereketli: Diversity 5. Acrylic on canvas, broadcast on the set of Friends, Sept 25, Oct 2 & 9, 2003, NBC, the lift that snaps, secret that leaks, laughter that erupts, the jewel that hits the fan. Approximately 60 * 48 inch. Estimate: $ 40,000 - $ 50,000- Yuan Style Blue White and Red Glazed Buddha. Depicted one buddha seated in vajraparyankasana position inside of the temple, his right hand in Canada mudra, wearing a long flowing garment, the serene fave with meditative expression below thin arched brows and an urna, and hair tied in a tall chignon secured by a crown, the temple glazed in cobalt blue and red tone, all supported on a square shape base. 12.5 inch H; 6.8 inch W. Estimate: $ 30,000 - $ 50,000- 18-19th Antique Sandal Wood Seal. The seal of square shape, surmounted by a pair of dragons, each carved with bulging eyes and flaring nostrils above long whiskers, the moth open to reveal its curled tongue between sharp fangs, with two log studded horns extending back over its head along a combed mane with finely incised details, the two scaly bodies tightly intertwined and crouching on their haunches, pierced through the center with an aperture, the seal face caved with six-character. 4.125 inch L; 4.06 inch W; 3.5 inch H. Estimate: $ 30,000 - $ 40,000- Chinese Old Spinach Jade Seal. Of square form, surmounted by a pair of dragons, each powerfully carved with bulging eyes and flaring nostrils above long whiskers, the mouth open to reveal its curled tongue between sharp fangs, with two long studded horns extending backs over its head along a combed mane with finely incised details, the two scaly bodies tightly intertwined and crouching on their haunches, pierces through the center with an aperture, the seal faced carved with four-character, all surrounded by Qianlong inscription, the stone of a gray-green color flecked with ampler inclusions. 5.125 inch L; 4.25 inch H. Estimate: $ 20,000 - $ 30,000- Chinese Vintage Painting Peach. Ink and color on hanging scroll, painted in horizontal, one basket filled with three peaches fruit, one mantodea standing on atop, side with brown color vase, dragonfly amidst among, with two signed. A Japanese collector acquired in Tokyo, Japan, 1990. Approximately 37.5*17.2 inch. Estimate: $ 20,000 - $ 30,000- Ming Antique Yongle Mark Gilt Bronze Buddha. Seated in the regal posture of rajalilasana, with swaying torso and head inclined, the face painted in the Tibetan manner, an urn on the forehead, his left arm resting at the elbow on his raised left knee, with the hand bent at the wrist and brushing the cheek, his right arm down with the hand resting in his lap, wearing bodhisattva jewelry including earrings, bracelets, and armbands, anklets and foot adornments, beaded necklaces, a crown framing the forehead and secured by a band tied over blue painted hair drawn up falling to the bare shoulders, an effigy of the Buddha Amitabha separately cast and secured behind the central crown leaf, one reign mark engraved on its upper surface and sealed with a plate beneath. 8 inch H; 5 inch W. Estimate: $ 20,000 - $ 30,000- Metin Bereketli: God Bless America. Acrylic on canvas, freedom streams, there rises on the wings of a billion angels America. Approximately 36 * 48 inches. Estimate: $ 20,000 - $ 25,000For details, visit: https://www.liveauctioneers.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more
