Auction Preview: Asian Art at Sotheby’s, Paris, June 11
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What: Asian ArtWhere: Sotheby’s, 76, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, CS 10010, 75384 Paris Cedex 08, Paris, FranceWhen: June 11, 10:00 AM CESTPublic Viewing: June 8, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM CEST, June 9, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM CEST, June 10, 2019 | 10:Auction Preview: Asian Art at Sotheby’s, Paris, June 11
What: Asian ArtWhere: Sotheby’s, 76, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, CS 10010, 75384 Paris Cedex 08, Paris, FranceWhen: June 11, 10:00 AM CESTPublic Viewing: June 8, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM CEST, June 9, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM CEST, June 10, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM CESTTop Lots at the Sale:— “An Important Sandstone Head of Buddha,” Tang Dynasty, Late 7th/Early 8th Century — Serene and smiling expression, the broad eyebrows on the forehead in elegant smooth curves evolving to the bottom of the nostrils. Measured at 42.8cm, 16 7/8in. Featured in lot 51. Estimate: 167,000 USD - 278,500 USD.— “A Rare Well-Cast Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva,” Yongle Mark and Period — Serenely seated in vajrasana on a double lotiform pedestal, hands initially holding attributes, meditated face on the forehead of the urna, lowered eyelids, finely drawn lips sketching a smile. Measured at 21cm, 8 1/4in. Featured in lot 22. Estimate: 111,400 USD - 222,800 USD.— “A Rare Gilt-Bronze Figure of Amitayus,” Mongolia, 18th Century — Seated in dhyanasana on a double lotiform pedestal, the hands in dhyanamudra supporting the kalasa , dressed in floating scarves and a dhoti end decorated with a flowery border and forming a fan between his legs. Measured at 26cm, 10 1/4in. Featured in lot 69. Estimate: 111,400 USD - 167,000 USD.— “A Rare and Impressive Twelve Panel Coromandel Polychrome Lacquer Screen with Views of the West Lake,” Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period — With ploychrome decoration on a background of black lacquer, decorated on one side with a panoramic view of West Lake Hangzhou. Each panel 288x61cm, each panel 113 3/8 by 24in. Featured in lot 93. Estimate: 89,100 USD - 133,700 USD.— “A Large Gilt-Bronze Figure of Bhaishajyaguru Buddha Seated on a Lotus Base,” Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th Century — Seated in dhyanasana on a lotiform pedestal resting on a hexagonal pedestal with a balustrade, his left hand in avakasha mudra and his right hand in varada mudra holding the arura nut between his index finger and his thumb. The figure 51cm, 20 1/2in.; the stand 29.3cm, 11 1/2in. Featured in lot 28. Estimate: 55,700 USD - 78,000 USD.— “A Rare Well-Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Tiered Double Lozenge-Shaped Box and Cover,” Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period — The finely carved lid of two clawed five-clawed dragons encircling the flaming pearl against a background of waves, surrounded by a frieze of leiwen. Measured at Larg. 28.6cm, Width 11 1/4in. Featured in lot 18. Estimate: 44,500 USD - 66,800 USD.— “A Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonne Enamel Tripod Censer and Cover,” Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period — Resting on three gilded feet elephants head, the cylindrical body decorated with two registers of archaic patterns on a turquoise background. Measured at 37.5cm, 14 3/4in. Featured in lot 4. Estimate: 44,500 USD - 66,800 USD.For details, visit: https://www.sothebys.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the salehttps://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more