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Bronze — Oriental - Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Bronze
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A Chinese bronze and gilt footed brushpot decorated with roosters, stamp to base, with stand. 7 cm high. 11 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze figure of Amitabha Tathagata seated in meditative posture, 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine bronze of Shiva as Nataraja, a very fine representation of the Lord of dance, Shiva in a classic posture of dancing above the dwarf Apasmara. The statue captures the strength and grace of the deity in sinuous movements, with beautifully articulated… | *** |  |
| *** | A life size, bronze Ganesha, dancing on a lotus base, south India, possibly late Chola period, the face flanked by wide ears & his hair in a high conical shaped chignon held back by a jewelled crown, with four arms, each of the hands in a gesture of hasta… | *** |  |
| *** | A monumental bronze seated Buddha, wearing an unadorned robe with the shoulder flap falling to the waist, Sukhothai, 14th/16th century, almond shaped eyes & long sweeping earlobes on the smooth oval face, a tall flame finial rising from the tight curls,… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Tibetan bronze of Avalokiteshvara the standing multi-armed and multi headed deity holding various attributes, the rear arms fanning out at the flanks, 104 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A large Sino-Tibetan Bodhisattva, bronze alloy with Remnants of gilt, the head crowned with a five segment diadem, 18th/19th century the hair secured with a high topknot, the curvaceous body seated upright and adorned with beads, a celestial scarf… | *** |  |
| *** | A large, gilt bronze seated Buddha, the Spiritual Serenity is merged with a youthful form, 18th/19th century, cojoined eyebrows arched above half closed eyes, inlaid with glass, the face framed by long pendulous ears, the ushnisha with a tall flame finial… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, 18-19th century, a serene young full face framed with long ears, eyes downcast and his urna visible between the arched brows, the hair in small whorls, off the shoulder robe with generous folds, seated with the… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare pair of bronze boy monks, Rising on a lotus branch, Burma, 18th century, the solid young rounded form in a posture of adoration in a respectful manner, the legs folded over each other, they would have sat either side of a large Buddha, a smooth… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Burmese marble Buddha, Shan period/state, 17th/18th century, the robe with gentle folds & without adornment, the eyes with total concentration, carved from one large boulder with a natural patina, raised on a bronze & timber presentation base.… | *** |  |
| *** | An important copper-bronze seated Buddha, wearing a fine engraved robe, Sri Lanka 19th century, the hands in the gesture of meditation, the face with a benevolent expression with lips pursed & downcast eyes below the monobrow, flanked by long narrow… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze censer with double handles, with Xing You Heng studio mark to the base, dated 1848, note: a studio in Daoguang period. Height 7 cm, width 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze censer with double lion mask handles on bronze stand, with Ming Xuande mark and probably of the period, the rounded shape with gentle curve toward the flat mouth, a smooth patina with a red tinge, diameter 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, Yuan - Ming Dynasty the Bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana, the hands in vitarka mudra, the body supporting a tassel-hung beaded necklace, the Crown pierced, 14th / 15th century, 23 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Tibetan gilt bronze alloy figure of Achala, kneeling on one knee, and encrusted with turquoise and coral, 17th/18th century, the head surmounted with a five leaf tiara in front of a crown, a neck collar inlaid with cabochon stones, brandishing a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Jambhala, seated in Royal Ease pose, holding a mongoose in his right hand, wearing an ornate crown with blue pigment and elaborate jewellery, height 21 cm, length 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese Ming style bronze Buddha, seated on a lotus petal stand, the hands clasped with raised index fingers, a full face centred with a small urna, eyes downcast below his domed usnisa, wearing flowing robes that fall around the upturned feet,… | *** |  |
| *** | A large bronze alloy seated Shakyamuni Buddha, the hands elegantly cast following the Dharma, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century the hair arranged in rows of tight whorls surmounted by a domed ushnisha, the loosely draped robe covering the shoulders and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze standing Buddha with eleven heads & eight arms, 18th-20th century, the Avalokitsavara heads in three tiers & topped with two single heads, two hands held in prayer the other hands in different mudras, elaborately dressed & adorned… | *** |  |
| *** | A large seated bronze Ganesha with splashes of gilt, India, 19th century or earlier, large wrinkled ears framing a benevolent face below an elaborate headdress, jewels adorn his body & a cobra belt around his ample tummy, holding his broken tusk in his… | *** |  |
| *** | A finely cast bronze of Padmasambhava, 19th century seated in meditative pose on a lotus platform displaying his various attributes, left hand in vitarka mudra, face with serene expression below a crown with projecting apex, Western Tibet or Kashmir. the… | *** |  |
| *** | A large pair of bronze horses inlaid with silver metal, 19th/20th century, the caparisoned horses realistically modelled with the head slightly turned, mouth open & ears upright in an alert stance, the saddle & saddle cloth decorated in cross hatching,… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Buddha seated on an unadorned throne, copper-black Patina, Laos, 19th century, an oval face framed with pendulous ears, tight curls rising to a flamed finial, wearing a modest off the should robe, the crossed legs showing the soles of the feet,… | *** |  |
| *** | A tall Sukhothai style seated Buddha, the bronze alloy with Remnants of gilt, raised on a tiered base with shaped feet, Thailand, 19th century hands in the mudra of bhumisparsha, the oval face with a serene smile and eyes downcast under the arched brows… | *** |  |
| *** | A Majestic Ming-style gilt bronze figure of Vairocana, raised Script on the verso, 18-19th century, a serene full face with eyes downcast, the hair combed into a top-knot behind an ornate seven leaf diadem, the bare chest with a sash over a long string of… | *** |  |
| *** | A finely cast dark bronze alloy Buddha, seated in front of an elaborate aureole with two standing attendants, 19th/20th century, on a stepped throne decorated with Buddhist motifs, height 23 cm, length 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare pair of Chinese champleve & gilt bronze vases, Qing dynasty, the gourd shaped bronze vases, decorated in a continuous scroll pattern in champleve in elaborate stylized lotus scrolls with flower heads and curling leaves, repeated in hues of pink &… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese bronze monkey, a Mon with an raised artist signature to the base, Meiji period, height 10 cm, length 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An elaborate pair of gilt bronze alloy elephants, the vases fitted on the top, probably Qing Dynasty, the elephants festooned in Buddhist ceremonial attire, with harness and tassels, facing forward the trunk lowered, with large pleated ears, the vases… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare bronze seated figure of Rishi, a stong smiling face, with a moustache & beard, Cambodia, 19th century, long braided hair in a high chignon held back by a tiara, embellished with jewellery, hands in a teaching gesture, the upper body entwined by… | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian bronze dancing goddess, with Bare Breasts, 19th/20th century, height 38 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Buddha. Height 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze seated Buddha, an impressed Xuande mark, Wu Bangzuo, with eyes almost closed & long ears straight at the bottom framing a young face, dressed in a richly decorated robe covering both shoulders, falling in folds on a low lotus… | *** |  |
| *** | A very large elegant, Chinese gilt bronze alloy Buddha, seated on a double lotus throne, wearing an Off-the-Shoulder robe, 19th century the tightly fitted folds of the robe hugging the body and legs, a serene face with eyes downcast, below tight curls… | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese 18th century bronze Buddha well cast and modelled in traditional posture, 45 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An Opulent gilt bronze and cloisonne conjoined vessel, a Qianlong seal mark and possibly the period, raised on a waisted scalloped foot, the twin tubular form with a taller kidney shape and a smaller oval, then tied with a large central dragon buckle tied… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of bronze and cloisonne enamel stirrups, 19th century, each foot rest of elliptical form encircled by a raised lip and arching handle inlaid with enamel, separated by a rectangular space for the saddle strap, height 17, diameter 13 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese lacquered bronze Ming style seated Buddha with a tall crown, 19th/20th century, wearing an off the shoulder robe, arms with bangles & bracelets raised across the chest, the folds of the robe falling around the upturned feet, height 70,… | *** |  |
| *** | A gilt-bronze Laos Buddha figure, 17th century, seated in the Vajrasana position on a lotus pedestal, gesturing Bhumisparsha Mudra with fingertips touching the earth symbolizing the moment of enlightenment. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 21 x 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze Buddha in Sukothai style 20th century | *** |  |
| *** | A fine gilt bronze deity, standing in ankle length robes wearing elaborate jewellery, 17-19th century, holding a bowl in the left hand the right hand raised, height 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese bronze vase with a frog on bamboo Frond in low relief, signed Shizan to the base, Meiji period, height 24 cm, diameter 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze Panchen Lama, 19th century, wearing a hat reserved for special ceremonies, seated on cushion incised with foliate and lattice patterns, and a richly incised monastic robe, his right hand in vitarka mudra, the left resting on his lap,… | *** |  |
| *** | A gilt bronze and lacquer Thai Buddha, seated on a high tiered throne, 19th/20th century, a young serene face with downcast eyes and elongated curved earlobes, with a tall finial from the tight curls of the usnisa, wearing an off the shoulder robe, height… | *** |  |
| *** | A large gilt bronze seated figure of Samantabhadra, an impressed Qianlong mark, identified by the multi-tusked adorned elephant with the elaborately attired bodhisattva, seated in the posture of Royal ease, a full face with a top-knot held back with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A gilt bronze Tibetan Tantric figure sitting on an ox, a Qianlong mark on reverse, the bejewelled figure wearing a skull crown with flames, height 25 cm, length, 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze alloy of a four armed Bodhisattva, seated on a jewelled mythological bird with the tail Feathers fanning in layers, the curvaceous body seated upright, adorned with large earrings and strands of beads covering the naked breasts, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Mongolian bronze figure of Vajarapani, 19th century, bronze, painted, base sealed. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 20 x 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Vietnamese/ Cham bronze Crown with gilt centre finely decorated with a lion, a monkey and dancing deity in front centre, circa 1850. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 13.5 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Tibetan seated monk, inscribed on reverse, Ming Se Ren Bo Qie, 1916-1993, height 33 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, 19th/20th century, in male form seated on a triangular dais, wearing a decorative headdress, the centre piece depicting a religious figure seated in meditation. Height 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Thai gilt bronze reclining Buddha, Parinirvana, on an elaborate, low stepped plinth, 19th century, the long lean figure dressed in a sanghati, resting peacefully on his right side, his head propped up by his arm with a serene expression on his face… | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine copper bronze Ganesha wearing a peacock feather crown, Nepal, 19th century, a long string of prayer malas, seated on a rectangular stool the rat looks up adoringly waiting for something to drop from the sweet treats dish, his attributes… | *** |  |
| *** | A seated bronze Buddha with fine detailing, Indo-Tibetan, 18th/19th century, ushnisha, a tall top knot, decorated with garlands of beads over the closely plaited hair, the urna, eye of wisdom above a monobrow on a meditative face, height 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Himalayan bronze alloy Bodhisattva, Ladakh after the Namgyal Dynasty, the slender body adorned with necklace, bangles & earrings & a tall diadem in front of a topknot, note, Ladakh sometimes called little Tibet due to the influence of Tibetan culture… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, the goddess of mercy in sitting posture with right hand upon right knee, her flowing garments forming part of her base, late Ming / early Qing dynasty. Height 19 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare bronze Lama, wearing a double Layered robe, inlaid with silver & copper, Tibet, 18th/19th century, pleated in part, the braiding on the edge with fine incised decoration, he is seated in the meditating pose on a double lotus pedestal, with short… | *** |  |
| *** | A south Indian bronze figure of Nataraja depicted dancing upon a square lotus pedestal base, with one foot resting upon Apasmarapurusha, the demon of ignorant forgetfulness, behind his head embellished with serpents, a large flaming aureole to his rear,… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Buddha seated on a low plinth, Sri Lanka, 19th century, a young full face looking forward with a slight smile, under the tightly curled hair with a flame shaped finial, wearing an off the shoulder robe, height 32 cm, width 23 cm. Provenance: An… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Shan style Buddha seated on a high throne with simple bands of beading, Burma 18th/19th century, a young serene face with high arched eyebrows above partly opened eyes, the tight curls with a domed shape ushnisha, a smooth copper-brown patina,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese bronze Buddha seated on a high waisted base, 19th century, incised eyes and eyebrows, wide nose, earlobes touching the shoulders, tightly curled hair with a tall finial, crossed legged, with left hand resting palm upwards in his lap and right… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze six armed deity, condition: a restoration to the higher right corner, height 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze tripod censer of cylindrical shape with two handles, finished with an unusual gold mottle patinated surface,18th/19th century, together with carved wooden stand 15 cm deep, . Height 11.5 cm. Ex stand | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze censer with lion mask handles, impressed Xuande mark to the flat base, diameter 18 cm, height 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, the young serene face with eyes Downcast, Yongle seal mark on verso, wearing a very finely detailed robe, with buddhas in relief & incised scrolling design falling loosely around his legs, holding a lotus cup in his… | *** |  |
| *** | A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha on double lotus throne seated in lotus position, 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese gilt bronze figure of seated Buddha, 21 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An archaic style bronze vessel, Fanghu and cover, ritual wine vessel, the square foot supporting a bulging rounded body with masks and loose ring handles, a short square neck and flared mouth, the cover with flat finials, height 36 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A gilt bronze lidded circular box resting on three winged animals with inlaid eyes, diameter 11.5, height 9.5 cm. Provenance: Important Private Collection | *** |  |
| *** | A tall dancing bronze four armed Ganesha, a deity in Motion with fine engraved detail, India, 19th/20th century, resplendent with the attributes of a noose, a lotus bud, his broken tusk & the conch shell, to immediatly clear the air of obstacles, height… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze censer lion face handles, mark to base. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney 11 cm high, 9 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A tall elegant Tibetan bronze seated Buddha on lotus throne, height 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese bronze Happy Buddha his bare feet resting on lotus pods, above two confronting water dragons encircling the base, the figure with patterned robes open exposing a full tummy, traces of gilt. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 80… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Tibetan bronze figure of green Tara wearing ornate jewellery and Crown seated on separately cast double lotus pedestal 35 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze incense vase the body of square form, the neck and base of circular form, the body decorated with four taotie masks upon a leiwen ground, the base deeply recessed, 17th / 18th century. 16.5 cm height | *** |  |
| *** | A standing bronze four armed Vishnu, India, 19th century, wearing a tiara with hair in a high bun, each arm holding, height 32.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese, ikebana bronze tea ceremony vase with cast cicada detail, Meiji period | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese bronze lobed bowl, finely sculptured with iris & chrysanthemum in Reliefs on each side, height 14 cm, diameter 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze censer on stand of compressed form with raised handles, the stand with four bracket feet, six character mark to base, 12 cm across | *** |  |
| *** | A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze angry deity riding a dragon, 19th/20th century, balanced on one side with his pot belly exposed, the dragon holding a peach, a symbol of longevity, height 23 cm, length 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A tall bronze seated Buddha, Chinese-Tibetan, 19th century, a full young face with elongated ears flicking out, wearing a simple unadorned, off the shoulder robe, hands in a meditating mudra, seated on single lotus petal plinth, above a plain platform,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze elephant, carrying a censer in the form of two tier pagoda, the trunk held high & adorned from trunk to tail, fine detailing including a dragon on top of the roof, six character mark to base. Height 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare complete graduated set of eight Burmese bronze opium weights, in the form of mythical bird, 17th-19th century, comprising the tongue and mane of a lion, the horns of a deer, the feet of an elephant, and the tail of a horse, on a tapering square… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese bronze tripod censers, each of squat form, the bodies decorated with repeating key pattern and Chinese symbols, the handles in elephant head form with drop loop handles, both signed, 19th century. Height 10 cm. X. Width 17 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A seated Burmese bronze Buddha, with an Inscription on the front, the robes pooling around the rounded, plain base above the inscription. Height 55 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese bronze bell on stand of typical Eastern Zhou form, the body cast with repeating bosses and key decoration, set upon a wooden stand, 20th century. 41 cm height | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese bronze tripod censer heavily cast, the handles cast in four claw dragon form, the body busily decorated with wreathing dragons chasing flaming pearls, seal mark to base, Qing Dynasty. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese bronze figure of Quanyin | *** |  |
| *** | A large bronze standing Tara, 20th century, wearing a pleated skirt falling above the ankles, standing on a double lotus pedestal with right hand raised, height 47 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large bronze Buddha head, gilt & lacquer, with large Smiling Lips, 19th/20th century, and an indent below the sharp nose, incised sloping eyes below the arched brows & framed by elongated ears, the hair with tight curls & usnisha, on stepped black stand… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze Buddha seated on a waisted lotus throne, the folds of the robe finely carved with floral design & circular double happiness mons, due to large size the base cast separately. Height 72 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Tibetan bronze figure of a Lama modelled seated in the lotus position on lotus form base. Height 28.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai temple plaque, early 20th century, consisting of numerous small clay Buddha Votive figures each recessed into individual niches, votives were made & used in Buddhist Communities to show devotion & earn merit, they were made in bronze moulds & after… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese Tibetan dark bronze alloy of Guanyin, seated on a triple leaf lotus throne, Traces of gilt, Ming style, 19th century a serene rounded full face, hands in lap, height 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai temple plaque, early 20th century, consisting of numerous small clay Buddha Votive figures each recessed into individual niches, votives were made & used in Buddhist Communities to show devotion & earn merit, they were made in bronze moulds & after… | *** |  |