*** | A fabulous trio of Japanese bronze cranes, Meiji period (1868-1912), 220 cm, 210 cm and 120 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Densatil gilt bronze figure of Vajrayogini, Tibet, 14th-15th century, meticulously crafted, she holds a chopper in her right hand and a skullcup in her left. She wears a beaded and festooned apron, multiple necklaces, armbands, and bracelets adorned… | *** | |
*** | A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated figure of Manjushri, possibly Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). The figure is seated in dhyanasana, on a double lotus base, the hand in dharmacakramudra and clasping stems of lotus sprays rising to the shoulders, wearing a dhoti,… | *** | |
*** | A gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Bhaishajyaguru, approx 25 cm high. Provenance: The Henry Litton collection | *** | |
*** | A graduated set of three Japanese bronze cranes, Meiji period ( 1868-1912), 113 cm, high and 60 cm, high | *** | |
*** | A Mongolian gilt repousse figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1735 - 1796) the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the left hand in dhyanamudra, the right hand in bhumisparsa, wearing a dhoti with a shawl draped… | *** | |
*** | A gilt-bronze figure of a deity, China/Tibet, circa 19th century, approx 25 cm high. Provenance: The Henry Litton collection | *** | |
*** | A fine Tibetan gilt bronze seated Padmasambhava, 15th/16th century. Provenance: Collection of Tom Bennett (label). Sotheby's Australia, 18/7/2018, lot 285. Compare a circa 15th century Padmasambhava formerly in the Blanche C. Olschak collection, see… | *** | |
*** | A gilt-bronze figure of Vajrabhairava, Tibeto-Chinese, 18th-19th century, approx 20 cm high. Provenance: The Henry Litton collection | *** | |
*** | A gilt bronze figure of a Deva, Qianlong mark, 19.6 cm high | *** | |
*** | A rare bronze Owl-Form vessel. Han Dynasty, (206 BC-AD 220). A rare bronze vessel in the form of an owl, Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). This exquisite small vessel is crafted in the shape of an owl, with the body elegantly perched upon two small feet and a… | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a monk, 16th century seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base with beaded rims, his right hand is upheld in a modified mudra of discourse, the base sealed with a copper plate. 16, 10.4 cm high. Provenance: a private collection… | *** | |
*** | A gilt bronze figure of the Infant Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16TH-17th century well cast standing on top of a lotus base with left arm raised and right arm pendent at his side, each hand held in a fist with the index finger extended, the boy shown naked… | *** | |
*** | A rare red lacquered wood Qin box, Ming Dynasty, 15th century the box is of a retangular shape, with bronze carring handles to both sides, covered in red lacquer, 132 cm long; 30.8 cm deep; 26.2 cm wide. Provenance: acquired from a private collection,… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze gold-splashed beast, 17th century, 16 cm wide; 12 cm high. Provenance: collection of an English Manor house. Acquired from James Conley Antiques, Australia & U.K., 1/9/2011. An important private collection, Qld. | *** | |
*** | A pair of gilt-bronze figures of seated Buddhas, Ming Dynasty, 16TH-17th century both figure is shown seated in dhyanasana, the hands in front of the bare chest, dressed with robes open at the chest revealing a sash-tied dhoti beneath an incised wan… | *** | |
*** | A fine Tibetan gilt bronze Buddhist vase, 16TH/17th century, 33 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, Qianlong period (1736-1795), 7.6 cm high | *** | |
*** | A bronze votive figure of Shakyamuni Buddha and Prabhutaratna Buddha, possibly Northern Wei dynasty (386-535), two deities seated in dhyanasana against flaming mandorlas. The figures are cast in low relief against a mandorla. On the reverse side, there is… | *** | |
*** | A large Tibetan gilt-bronze Vajra, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the large thunderbolt-sceptre is cast with a central bulbous grip that separates two lotus pedestals supporting a central column surrounded by eight arched vajra points emerging from the jaws of… | *** | |
*** | .A gilt bronze figure of Maitreya, Nepalese,13-14th century, Aeated on a throne with legs pendant, the hands held in the teaching position dharmachakra mudra, wearing a diaphanous robe draped over the left shoulder and an elaborate tall Crown, height 11… | *** | |
*** | A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated figure of Usnisavijaya, 18th century the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the eight arms held in various mudras, the three faces in meditative expression with eyes cast down, framed by large floral… | *** | |
*** | A gilt bronze head of a Buddha, circa 14th century the head is well cast and powerfully modeled with broad rounded face in a serene expression, downcast eyes beneath slightly arched brows cast in relief, straight nose, bow shaped mouth and angular chin… | *** | |
*** | A gilt and inlaid bronze belt hook. Provenance: Important private collection, Melbourne, approx length 21.6 cm | *** | |
*** | A fine Nepalese bronze Stupa, 15th century, 13.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze seated figure of Amitabha, the figure is seated in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus base, the right hand held in bhumisparshamudra and the left in dhyanamudra holding a bowl. 20 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney,… | *** | |
*** | A bronze tripod censer Ming Dynasty, 17th century of deep flaring form with angular C-scroll handles with ruyi-head terminals, supported on a stepped base on three cabriole feet, the underside with a Xuande six-character mark surrounded by two dragons,… | *** | |
*** | A Nepalese gilt bronze repousse figure of Dhritarashtta,19th century, 27 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Thai gilt-bronze seated Buddha, 19th century the Buddha is finely cast with a serene expression, sitting on a high lotus base. 37 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze seated figure of a Lama, circa 18th century the figure is seated in vajraparyankasana on a double-lotus throne, the hands raised in dharmacakra mudra in front of the chest, the robes sweeping around the body in rhythmic folds and… | *** | |
*** | A rare bronze seated Buddha with attendants, Ming Dynasty (1368-1764) the eight-armed crowned figure seated on a detachable lotus throne, with six detachable arms, the face with a serene expression, 17 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, NSW,… | *** | |
*** | A Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze seated figure of Amitayus, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with hands held in dhyana mudra holding a vessel filled with ambrosia, the face with a serene expression framed… | *** | |
*** | A bronze circular tripod censer, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 11.7 cm high. Provenance: China guardian Auctions (by label) | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan parcel-gilt bronze standing figure of Mahakala, 18th century the wrathful four-armed deity adorned with a skull crown, tiger skin loin cloth and beaded jewellery, holding an attribute before him, cold painted and gilt-bronze lotus form stand, 20… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze seated figure of a Buddha, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the figure is seated in dhyanasana with his right hand held in bhumisparsa mudra. His hair is tightly curled and his forehead centred with an urna. His robe is chased with floral borders… | *** | |
*** | A finely cast Japanese bronze of an elephant with two tigers, signed, Meiji period (1868-1912) on wood stand, 41 cm high 43 cm wide, with stand 45 cm high, 50 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze bombe censer, early Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century the censer is finely cast with a compressed globular body rising to a waisted neck, all supported on a low foot, the sides are set with two lion head handles cast in high relief, the… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze lion, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, 5.3 cm long | *** | |
*** | A bronze censer with cover. Qing Dynasty, 18th century, approx height 13.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan bronze seated figure of Shakyamuni, 16TH/17th century seated on a lotus base support on a square throne, the face with a serene expression, 12 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, NSW, Australia. | *** | |
*** | A small Tibetan gilt-bronze seated figure of a Lama, 18th-19th century the finely cast figure is seated on a square cushion, holding a lotus lamp. 19 8 cm high. Provenance: a private collection of Chinese jades from London, UK and Sydney, Australia | *** | |
*** | A bronze censer Ding, Ming Dynasty, 17th century of archaistic ritual vessel Ding form. With fitted hard wood cover and stand, 14 cm high. Provenance: collection of East and West Art gallery, Melbourne. | *** | |
*** | A bronze figure, Yuan-Ming Dynasty, 14th-16th century holding an attribute and with one knee raised, cast with a holder to the reverse, 19.5 cm high. Provenance: Andrew Stuart-Robertson collection, 1970's-1990's. Mossgreen Melbourne, 8/6/2010, lot 1029.… | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan gilt bronze seated figure of a Lama, 18th century the lotus base is inscribed in Tibetan characters on the back, the top is inlaid with a blue semi-precious stone., 13 cm high. Provenance: A private collection, Melbourne. | *** | |
*** | A gilt bronze figure of Yamantaka Vajrabhairava and Vajra Vetali, Tibet, 19th century. Provenance: The Henry Litton collection | *** | |
*** | An Indian bronze figure of a Ganesha, 13th/15th century. Provenance: An important private collection, Tasmania, 7.6 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan bronze Buddha, 16th-17th century, no reserve, 20 cm high | *** | |
*** | A well cast Japanese bronze of an elephant with two tigers, Meiji period (1868-1912) on wood stand, 20 cm high 28 cm long and with stand 28 cm high and 32 cm long | *** | |
*** | A gilt bronze figure of Yamantaka Vajrabhairava, Tibet, 19th century, approx 22 cm high. Provenance: The Henry Litton collection | *** | |
*** | A very decorative Japanese bronze Mizubachi (water container) early Meiji period (1868-1912), 52 cm high 44 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze seated figure of Vajrapani, 18th-19th century the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne, the right hand holding a vajra and left hand holding a bell. 18/19 16.6 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney,… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese large bronze censer, late Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, 49.5 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A Japanese bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), Meiji period (1868-1912), Japan, Provenance: David Jones Art gallery, Australia, 29 cm high | *** | |
*** | A bronze Sun-Mirror, Yang Shui. Qing Dynasty, 18th century or earlier. The Yangshui mirror, is an ancient Chinese bronze mirror with unique reflective and symbolic properties. Known as the 'sunlight ignition mirror,' it was designed with a concave surface… | *** | |
*** | Two Tibetan bronze seated figures including a gilt bronze Laksmi riding on an elephant, and a silver white tara. Largest: 4.6 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia | *** | |
*** | A bronze figure of an Offical riding a horse, late Ming-Early Qing Dynasty, 17th century / ', 23 cm high | *** | |
*** | A small Indian bronze figure of a Ganesha, 19th century. Provenance: An important private collection, Tasmania, 5 cm high | *** | |
*** | A bronze finial of a dragon head, Ming-Qing Dynasty, 17-18th century with wood stand, 5.3 cm high, 4.5 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Melbourne, 29/11/2010, lot 357. An important private collection, NSW, Australia. | *** | |
*** | A rare small bronze 'Deities' mirror. Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220). The central knob is encircled by deities, all cast in high relief within a band of plain semi-circles alternating with rectangles, each enclosing a character, below an inscription and… | *** | |
*** | Wu Dacheng (1835-1902). A mounted calligraphy fan in clerical script style. Ink on paper, fan leaf. Signed Taicheng Daoren and dedicated to Cai Shou, with one seal of the artist, and one collection seal of Cai Shou. Wu Dacheng (1835-) was a prominent… | *** | |
*** | A Tibetan bronze figure of seated Jambahla, 19th century. Provenance: An important private collection, Tasmania, 11 cm high | *** | |
*** | A gilt lacquered bronze guanyin Ming Dynasty, approx height 27.4 cm | *** | |
*** | A Japanese bronze figure of a tiger, Japan, Meiji period, 19th century | *** | |
*** | A bronze 'Dragon' Handwarmer. Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century, height 8.5 cm width 9 cm length 13 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze money tree. Han Dynasty, length 34 cm width 21 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze lamp, Qing Dynasty (1644-1921) the lamp is cast in the form of a lotus stem, with a frog laying on the leaf. 5.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Burmese gilt lacquer on bronze Buddha, Arakan period, 19th century, 14.8 cm high. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney Australia. | *** | |
*** | Art from ritual: Ancient Chinese bronze vessels from the Arthuyr M. Sacker Collections together with a group of 20 Chinese and Asian Art auction Catalgoues | *** | |
*** | A bronze mirror Tang Dynasty, approx diameter 13 cm | *** | |