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Maori, Oceanic, African, and Asian Art — Dunbar Sloane Ltd.

Auction House:Dunbar Sloane Ltd.Number of lots recorded:319
Sale Title:Maori, Oceanic, African, and Asian ArtLots with images:317
Auction Location:WellingtonPrices available:264
Date:7-Dec-2021
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Large and impressive Thai bronze 19th century Chang Saen style Buddha figure, the meditating figure seated in padmasana (double lotus) on a lotus throne with one hand resting on his lap and the other in Bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra, gold leaf applied to one foot and hand as offerings, 65 cm high 42 cm width
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Thai 19th century Buddha figure, the meditating figure seated in padmasana (double lotus) on a lotus throne with one hand resting on his lap and the other in Bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra. Raised on a later stand, 17 cm height
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19th century Laotian carved wood Buddha figure, seated with hand in the Bhumisparsha mudra. One hand missing, 48 cm height
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Thai 19th century bronze Chang Saen style Buddha figure, seated in mediation on a lotus throne with hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra, 27 cm height
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Thai bronze Ayutthaya period Buddha figure (1350-1767), the meditating figure seated in padmasana (double lotus) on a lotus throne with one hand resting on his lap and the other in Bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra, 22 cm height
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Tibetan thangka depicting Virudhaka, the Dharma Protector of the south portrayed holding the precious parasol of protection, 53 x 36 cm
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Large late 19th century Chinese cabinet, the black lacquer cabinet decorated with figures and pagodas in a landscape. Raised on square section legs. Brass circular locking plate with original engraved locking bar and key. Provenance: Private Collection Auckland. Previously in the collection of the award winning journalist Pat Booth, 110 cm width, 202 cm height, 56 cm depth
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Chinese Bonze lidded vase, the cast Hu shape vase made in the Warring States style. Captured ring handles to the sides. Decorated in panels with depictions of exotic creatures, 24 cm height
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Chinese Neolithic pottery vase, ovoid barrel shape painted with scrolling decoration, Gansu-Yangshao culture 2000-1500BC, chips to the rim, 32 cm height. 36 cm width
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A decorative Meiji period Japanese cloisonne vase, tapering ovoid shape with two handles to the shoulder. Decorated with exotic birds and scrolling foliage. Raised on a circular stand. 31 cm height. Some faults and repairs evident
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Rare Thai bronze age red slip jar, ovoid shape tapering to the mid section flaring to the top rim. Incised decoration to the lower section. 400 BC. Excavated on the Southwest Khorat Plateau, 19 cm high
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Rare Thai bronze age red slip jar, ovoid shape with incised lineal decoration. Some repairs evident, Excavated in the Lopburi region, central Thailand. 2000 BC, 19 cm height
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A Japanese Meiji period Shunga scroll, with twelve erotic images hand painted on fabric. Each image 21 x 21 cm, some damage evident
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A Japanese Meiji period Shunga scroll, comprising twelve erotic ukiyo-e, 17 x 20 cm
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Edwardian Chinese Chippendale style tea table, the mahogany table with fret carved gallery and frieze. The front with a small sliding tray. Raised on cylindrical legs imitating bamboo united by pierced serpentine shaped stretchers, 68 cm height 34 cm width
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Chinese celadon jade dragon, raised on a fitted stand, 16 cm high
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Thai bronze Ayutthaya period Buddha figure (1350-1767), the meditating figure seated in padmasana (double lotus) posture on a lotus throne with hands in the Dhyana (meditation mudra), 22 cm height
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An almost complete run of Arts of Asia magazines, from the inception of the magazine in 1971 to June 2011, approximately 245 issues. The only magazine missing November - December 2008, Arts of Asia is the premium reference publication for Collectors of Asian Art. This collection is an invaluable research and reference tool.
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A large collection of Orientations magazines, the collection runs from June 1980 - March 2002, some editions missing. Approximately 294 magazines including some duplicates
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