Auction Preview: Art d'Asie at Christie’s, Paris, June 13
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What: Art d'AsieWhere: Christie’s, 9 Avenue MatignonWhen: June 13, 2018, 10.30 amPublic Viewing: 9 Jun, 02.00 pm – 06.00 pm; 10 Jun, 02.00 pm – 06.00 pm; 11 Jun, 10.00 am – 06.00 pm; 12 Jun, 10.00 am – 06.00 pm- Rare and Important Flat Porcelain BluAuction Preview: Art d'Asie at Christie’s, Paris, June 13
What: Art d'AsieWhere: Christie’s, 9 Avenue MatignonWhen: June 13, 2018, 10.30 amPublic Viewing: 9 Jun, 02.00 pm – 06.00 pm; 10 Jun, 02.00 pm – 06.00 pm; 11 Jun, 10.00 am – 06.00 pm; 12 Jun, 10.00 am – 06.00 pm- Rare and Important Flat Porcelain Blue White China, Dynasty Qing, Brand Six Characters in Cachet Blue under Cover and Time Qianlong (1736-1795): The dish is hollow with slightly rounded walls. The outside is adorned around the foot of these same waves breaking on rocks; diameter: 44.7 cm. (17 7/8 in). Estimate: EUR 300,000 - EUR 500,000 (USD 354,641 - USD 591,068)- Rare and Important Statue of Buddha Shakyamuni in Bronze Golden Tibet, Beginning of the XVth Century. He is represented sitting in vajrasana on a lotiforme base raised with a vajra placed in front of him. His hair and his ushnisha are curly and enhanced with blue; sealed, height: 46.5 cm. (18 1/4 in). Estimate: EUR 300,000 - EUR 500,000 (USD 354,641 - USD 591,068)- Rare and Important Statue of Padmapani in Golden Bronze Nepal, Beginning of the Time Malla, XIIIEM-14th Century. It is represented standing on a lotiform base, sketching the slight tribanga swing. He wears a fine dhoti and wears precious jewels and a wrought crown. The right hand in varadamudra , the other holding the end of a stem of a lotus flower is in vitarkamudra, height: 18.8 cm. (7 1/2 in). Estimate: EUR 300,000 - EUR 500,000 (USD 354,641 - USD 591,068)- Rare and Important Statue of Mythic Lion in Polychrome Wood China, Dynasty Song (960-1279): The mythical animal is represented in a dynamic posture on the lookout on all fours ready to pounce on his opponent. The mane and the tail are also rendered with realism; small gaps; Length: 67 cm (26 3/8 in), Width: 66 cm (26 in). Estimate: EUR 200,000 - EUR 300,000 (USD 236,427 - USD 354,641)- Rare and Important Statue of Luohan in Marble White China, Dynasty Jin (1115-1234): He is represented sitting cross-legged on a rock. The expression on his face is serene; Height: 75 cm (29 1/2 in). Estimate: EUR 200,000 - EUR 300,000 (USD 236,427 - USD 354,641)- Rare and Important Torse of Buddha Shakyamuni in Schist Gray Old Region of Gandhara, IIEME-IIIEME Century. He is shown standing, the left knee slightly forward. His left hand holds a piece of his clothing along his body, his right hand (missing) was raised, Height: 129 cm. (50 ¾ in.). Estimate: EUR 200,000 - EUR 300,000 (USD 236,427 - USD 354,641)- Signature of Qiu Ying (China, Dynasty Qing, 1644-1911): The River Walk on the Day of the Feast of Pure Light. The colophon bearing the apocryphal signature of Wen Zhengming with three seals. Estimate: EUR 100,000 - EUR 150,000 (USD 118,214 - USD 177,320)For details, visit: https://www.christies.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more