Sale 12689
Paris
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21 - 22 June 2016
Price realised
EUR 8,750
Estimate
DEUX STATUES DE BOUDDHA ENFANT EN BRONZE CHINE, DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644) The first infant Buddha is cast standing on a lotus base with his hands pointing to heaven and earth; traces of gilding. The second figure is flanked by a pair of worshippers. He is standing on a lotus base decorated with a pair of dragons and placed on a throne. 8 ½ in. (21,5 cm.) high
Provenance
The first figure: acquired from an American private collection in 2002. The second figure: acquired in 1989. Property from a German family collection.
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TWO BRONZES FIGURES DEPICTING THE INFANT BUDDHACHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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