89*
A FINE IVORY GUANYIN SEATED FIGURE ON ELEPHANT, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY
In a very good condition.
15,2 cm high, 7,3 cm wide
15,2 cm high, 7,3 cm wide
ESTIMATE € 3.000 - 5.000
The ivory with a beautiful and intense patina, finely engraved, the Guanyin seated on a crouched elephant simulating a throne, the robes elegantly draped over the body, one leg bent and the other elongated, the right hand in Shuni mudra (is the mudra that represents patience: the middle finger indicates the constancy in reaching one's goals, while the thumb symbolizes metaphorically the nature and the divine ) and the left hand holding a scepter. Hair gathered in a high bun, the face with a serene expression.
Provenance: bought at Enrico Questa Antichità and since then (1970) in this private collection
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* This lot contains ivory: before bidding, please check your country's import regulations. For information please contact our offices
Provenance: bought at Enrico Questa Antichità and since then (1970) in this private collection
* Questo lotto contiene avorio: prima di partecipare all'asta, preghiamo verificare le regole di importazione del vostro paese. Per informazioni per favore contattare i nostri uffici
* This lot contains ivory: before bidding, please check your country's import regulations. For information please contact our offices
LOTS
33
A VERY FINE GOLD THREATS GROUND SILK TAPESTRY, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY
A VERY FINE GOLD THREATS GROUND SILK TAPESTRY, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 4.000 - 6.000
105
A PAIR OF LARGE POTTERY GLAZED FIGURES OF STANDING FLAG HOLDERS, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) (2)
A PAIR OF LARGE POTTERY GLAZED FIGURES OF STANDING FLAG HOLDERS, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) (2)
ESTIMATE € 4.000 - 6.000
121
A LARGE SQUARE 'FAMILLE VERTE' PORCELAIN VASE, CHINA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
A LARGE SQUARE 'FAMILLE VERTE' PORCELAIN VASE, CHINA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 4.000 - 6.000
97
A FINE GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A STANDING GROOM, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A FINE GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A STANDING GROOM, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
ESTIMATE € 5.000 - 7.000
113
A CHINESE IMARI OCTAGONAL PART DINNER SERVICE, CHINA, 18TH CENTURY (40)
A CHINESE IMARI OCTAGONAL PART DINNER SERVICE, CHINA, 18TH CENTURY (40)
ESTIMATE € 5.000 - 8.000
109
A SMALL TEA DUST GLAZED PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE, CHINA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
A SMALL TEA DUST GLAZED PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE, CHINA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 7.000 - 9.000
92 | premium
A GOOD LONGQUAN CELADON CARVED BALUSTER JAR, GUAN, CHINA, EARLY MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY
A GOOD LONGQUAN CELADON CARVED BALUSTER JAR, GUAN, CHINA, EARLY MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 8.000 - 12.000