TWO GILT BRONZE FIGURES OF DEITIES, SINO-TIBETAN, CIRCA 1800 OR LATER
(2)Estimate $4,000 – $6,000
comprising one of Manjushri seated on a lotus base holding up a sword in her right hand, the left held in vitarkamudra, wearing elaborate jewellery, a dhoti and long trailing scarf, the hair held in a chignon behind a five-leaf diadem, the other of a Pancha Raksha deity, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, the six arms each holding an attribute, and three heads with foliate tiaras around the high chignon, wearing a dhoti, jewellery and trailing scarf
(2)
11.5 cm high
- Lot Sold $6,500 (Hammer Price)
- $7,930 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Manjushri - the sword loose. Both figures with some surface wear, generally good condition.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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