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Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 218

Two Asian Bronze Buddha and Guardian Figures

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

comprising: Chinese example, possibly Ming dynasty, seated robed figure with arm raised, possibly a guardian or bodhisattva figure, 6-1/2 in.; Chinese or Southeast Asian example, possibly Ming dynasty, bronze buddha in bhumisparsha mudra seated on ovoid lotus base, 5-3/4 in. Note: Figure with arm raised weight - 1 lb. 10 oz.; Buddha figure weight - 12 oz.

Provenance: Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches, areas of malachite patination especially to undersides/interiors; figure with arm raised likely missing an element from hand; seated buddha with crack to torso