Sale 9438
London, South Kensington
|
18 July 2002
Price realised
GBP 764
Estimate
A Chinese gilt-bronze model of Buddha Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th Century seated in dhyanasana, wearing robes revealing his open chest, with tightly curled hair, serene facial expression and downcast eyes, his hands clasped together before him, incised mark to uinderside -- 4¾in. (12cm.) high, wooden carved and pierced stand, (drill hole to the reverse at the base of the robes, rubbing). See Illustration.
Provenance
Contact Client Service
info@christies.com
New York +1 212 636 2000
London +44 (0)20 7839 9060
infoasia@christies.com
Asia +852 2760 1766
Special Notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
In her regular column, Meredith Etherington-Smith pays tribute to her friend, the legendary fashion designer and art collector
We reveal the inspiration behind Les Grandes Décorations, the most radical works of the great Impressionist’s career