Chinese Neolithic Gansu, probablyChinese Neolithic Gansu, probably Majiayao culture circa 2000 BC, earthenware double handled vase, with allover painted geometric designs to body, handles, and interior of rim; one handle repaired with large chip, other minor flaws and losses consistent with age; H 6" x D 5 3/4" (approx.)Provenance: Estate of Roy and Ilse Byrnes, San Juan Capistrano, CA; acquired Little River Antiques, London
FLYING HORSE OF GANSU SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION:FLYING HORSE OF GANSU SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: The Flying Horse of Gansu sculptural depiction. Features a Chinese hand carved horse treading on a flying swallow composed of polished hardstone. CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: China DIMENSIONS: H: 7" x D: 12" CONDITION: Missing broken piece at head. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Chinese - Tibetan gilt bronze GodChinese - Tibetan gilt bronze God of Prosperityriding on a lion. 7.5''H x 7.75''W Circa - 19th C.
AFTER WU GUANZHONG (Chinese 1919-2010).AFTER WU GUANZHONG (Chinese 1919-2010). LANDSCAPES AND STILL LIFES eight Chinese ink on paper signed and sealed marked Shansi Province - 12 in. x 16 in.
A CHINESE WORK ON PAPER OF GUANYINA CHINESE WORK ON PAPER OF GUANYIN FROM MOGAO CAVES Colors on paper, inscription to lower right corner with two red seals, inspired by the Buddhist temple paintings at the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China, framed, not examined outside of the frame.
Sino-Tibetan Gilt-Bronze DeitySino-Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Deity Sino-Tibetan a six piece gilt-bronze thousand arm deity with central bovine head standing on people and animals atop a beaded lotus throne with his consort Vajravarahi wrapped around him surrounded in a ring of flames having an enclosed sealed bottom; ht. 12 in. (30.5 cm) Condition: Loss of gilding. The ring of flames with a 1/2'' hairline crack.Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
BRONZE FLYING HORSE OF GANSUFlyingBRONZE FLYING HORSE OF GANSUFlying Horse of Gansu bronze. Unsigned. 6"L x 4 3/4"H. Losses to patina.
sino tibetan gilt bronze standingsino tibetan gilt bronze standing fugure of a diety holding a lasso in one hand and sword in the other, with intertwined dragon, supported by a multi-tiered base, with flaming mandorla. Base with incised leaf mark. Overall height; 12"H
Chinese susancai deer head ZunChinese susancai deer head Zun vasedepicting warriors in a battlefield. 20''H Circa - 20th C.
CHINESE PARTIAL GILT BRONZE FIGURECHINESE PARTIAL GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYINChinese Partial Gilt Bronze Figure of Guanyin on a Lotus Base , modeled seated in dhyanasana with one hand raised in vitarka mudra wearing long robes, elaborate bead necklace, and crown centered by Amitabha, h. 24 in. (3 parts)
Chinese scroll depicting a mountainChinese scroll depicting a mountain valley landscape with cascade in back ground and grass hut dwellings in foreground, black pigment ink calligraphy and red pigment stamp; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear, surface soiling; L 22 1/2" H 70 1/2" (Approx.)
A SINO-TIBETAN BRONZE SCULPTUREA SINO-TIBETAN BRONZE SCULPTURE OF GUANYIN Probably 17th or 18th century, very finely cast bronze with traces of reddish-brown enamel and gilt, wearing a five tier crown, elaborate earrings and necklace, Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, holding a vase with the nectar of immortality with one hand and tip of a willow with the other, her robes have some incised decoration, she is seated on a double lotus base with bead work around the top and bottom, cast to be seen in the round, hollow open base.
CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF STANDINGCHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF STANDING GUANYIN 19TH/ 20TH CENTURY the standing deity dressed in flowing robes with incised borders and scattered cloud scrolls downcast gaze and her hair upswept in chignon carved wood lotus base - h:18.50 in.
CHINESE GILT WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN.CHINESE GILT WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN. Seated in dhyanasana on lotus throne - 22 1/2 in. high.
CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF STANDINGCHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF STANDING GUANYIN 19TH/ 20TH CENTURY the standing deity dressed in flowing robes with incised borders and scattered cloud scrolls downcast gaze and her hair upswept in chignon carved wood lotus base - h:18.50 in.
Chinese gilt bronze Guanyin, seatedChinese gilt bronze Guanyin, seated in dhyanasana , left hand holding a patra, lotus throne slotted into stem rising from galleried lotus pond, two lotus flowers at either side, possibly 17th century, 14 in. Losses to gilt, corrosion, possibly lacking small figures on flowers. Estate of the Late Mary F. Kessler, Tryon, North Carolina.
SINO-TIBETAN BRONZE GUANYIN SCULPTURESino-TibetanSINO-TIBETAN BRONZE GUANYIN SCULPTURESino-Tibetan bronze sculpture depicting a female figure, possibly Guanyin, with engraved robe decoration, seated upon a lotus pedestal base with an outstretched arm holding a flower blossom. 11 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W x 8 1/2" D. 19th century. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Slight losses and wear to base, most notably to the interior.
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze modelSino-Tibetan gilt bronze model of Maharakta Ganapati Cast to show typical trunk to head, twelve hands supporting attributions, over beast and lotus throne. H: 7 1/2 in. ,000 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
CHINESE GILT-LACQUERED EIGHT-ARMEDCHINESE GILT-LACQUERED EIGHT-ARMED GUANYIN, EARLY QING DYNASTY Chinese gilt-lacquered eight-armed Guanyin, the bodhisattva is shown seated in dhyanasana with the principal pair of hands in abhiseka mudra and three further pairs of hands extended, adorned in drapery, a scarf and a tall reticulated crown encircling his head, featuring three smaller heads of a demon centered by a pig and ox all issuing from the back of his head, 23" h. Provenance: Estate of Eric de Reynier, acquired in Shanghai, China during the late 1930s.
Chinese Ming bronze Guanyin seatedChinese Ming bronze Guanyin seated on a rock hands in Buddhist mudra. 11.5''H x 10.5''W Circa - 16th - 17th C.
CHINESE PAINTED MOUNTAINSCAPE PANELCHINESE PAINTED MOUNTAINSCAPE PANEL Guangxu Era, 1871-1908 pigment on paper, depicting mountainous village, laid on fabric, 22 x 45 in., in gold painted frame.
Chinese carved wood figure of Guanyin,Chinese carved wood figure of Guanyin, wearing elegantly knotted and sashed long dhoti and standing on lotus throne, remnants of white, blue and red pigment, late 19th/early 20th century, 48 in. Losses to six fingers, other minor losses, surface wear, crackling.
PAIR OF CHINESE GILT BRONZE GUANYINPAIR OF CHINESE GILT BRONZE GUANYIN GROUPSLarge and Decorative Pair of Chinese Gilt Bronze Guanyin Groups , 20th c., each modeled seated in lalitasana on a Buddhist lion or elephant wearing voluminous robes, bead necklaces and a tiara , h. 30 in., w. 24 in
Chinese Qing Bronze GuanyinFinelyChinese Qing Bronze GuanyinFinely cast to depict a seated Guanyin one arm resting on a stack of Buddhist texts the other hand holding a Buddhist sutra her robes with incised ruyi cloud design having two character mark on back 12.25''H circa 19th century.property of a gentleman.
Chinese cloisonné figure of Guandi,Chinese cloisonné figure of Guandi, seated on a stepped plinth, his left hand supporting a sash, two-piece construction, late 19thearly 20th century, 15-34 in.
Chinese carved spinach jade GuanyinoneChinese carved spinach jade Guanyinone hand holding a basket the other holding flowers. 12.5''H Circa - 20th C.
Chinese Qing fahua porcelain mountainChinese Qing fahua porcelain mountain depictingShakyamuni Buddha Maitreya Buddha and Guanyin surrounded by their pupils. 11''H x 9.5''W Circa - 19th C.
PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY VENEEREDPAIR OF CHINESE IVORY VENEERED GUANYIN ON BUDDHISTIC LIONS the carved deity seated on the back of a Buddhistic lion on a stepped base (2) - h:15 w:11 d:5 in.
Chinese Sung Style Fresco Painting19thChinese Sung Style Fresco Painting19th century ink and color rendering of Guanyin seated in clouds the work mounted in a wood frame.39 x 31 in.Some surface loss.
Chinese - Tibetan gilt bronze figuredepictingChinese - Tibetan gilt bronze figuredepicting a nude lady. 10''H x 8''W Circa - 18th - 19th C.
Tall Chinese Carved Wooden FigureTall Chinese Carved Wooden Figure of the Bodhisatva Guan Yin, Song/Ming Dynasty (960-1644 A.D.), the standing figure clad in Indian-style dress with a high chignon and diadem, hair draped across the shoulders, standing on an outcrop of weathered rock, one hand holding fabric drapery, the other held horizontal in a gesture (mudra) of meditation, with remains of painted decoration in red, black and gilt throughout, h. 24".
Chinese Double Gourd Vase Chinese. Chinese Double Gourd Vase Chinese. A double gourd vase with ruyi and lappet bands painted with four roundels each containing scenes of birds and flowers enclosed by an iron red ground with gilt highlights depicting lotus flowers scrolling leaves and auspicious symbols with an underglaze blue six-character Qianlong mark; ht. 7.25 in. Condition: Minor loss of gilding around base.
Pr. Chinese Ming gilt bronze Guanyin.8''HPr. Chinese Ming gilt bronze Guanyin.8''H x 5''W Circa - 16th C.
CHINESE SCHOOL 20TH CENTURY GOUACHECHINESE SCHOOL 20TH CENTURY GOUACHE Mountainous river landscape with sage, gouache on paper, calligraphy with chops, 24 x 48 in. , in gilt frame.
Chinese carved lapis lazuli GuanyinChinese carved lapis lazuli Guanyin hands inBuddhist mudra seated on a lotus throne. 8.25''H x 5''W Circa - 20th C.
A Chinese Bronze Figure of GuandiA Chinese Bronze Figure of Guandi probably 19th c. the bearded God of War modeled seated on a rectangular throne holding a long spear in one hand wearing voluminous robes relief decorated with dragons and clouds figure height 14 7/8 in. width 6 3/4 in. depth 7 1/4 in. height with spear 17 5/8 in. Provenance: Washington Collector: acquired by descent in the family of Zhao Xiwu (1918-2001) well-known herbal medicine practitioner in Beijing.