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Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Bronze
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A Mongolian gilt bronze monk, with fine features, 19th/20th century, the ample robes falling in folds, flanked by two lotus flowers, hands held at the chest with the gesture of teaching, seated on a double lotus plinth, height 24 cm, width 13 cm ***
*** A Japanese bronze Ikebana vase, Meiji period, raised on a tri-footed base, twin handled body with low relief cast decoration of mountain lake, under a wide, spreading rim. Two character maker's mark to base, height 28 cm, diameter 30 cm ***
*** A Sino-Tibetan bronze Guanyin, seated and enveloped in her Unadorned robes, 19th/20th century, her face in solemn concentration feet and hands hidden, height 14 cm ***
*** Two ritual Tibetan Phurba daggers, one carved painted wood and the other of a bronze alloy, Tibet/Nepal, 19th/20th century, used in tantric Buddhism. Provenance: An old South African collection, length 23 cm ***
*** A Tibetan bronze thunder bolt ***
*** An Indian bronze deity with Bulging eyes & multiple arms each holding a Symbolic object, carved to the base are lines of Sanskrit, a naga slithering in front, & above another three figures, detailing on the reverse & sanskrit characters, height 18 cm ***
*** A 29th century brass/bronze Buddha on a double lotus base right and resting on leg, left hand on bowl 21 cm high ***
*** A bronze Burmese Buddha head on square wood stand, the young face with a Monobrow and long ears, the hair piled high and held back with a pierced tiara. Height 36 cm ***
*** A bronze statue of a Tibetan monk 24 cm high ***
*** A bronze Buddha 34 cm high ***
*** A Chinese bronze bell of typical Eastern Zhou form, the body cast with repeating bosses and key decoration, set upon a wooden stand, 20th century. Height 41 cm. Ex stand ***
*** A Chinese bronze, bulbous shaped vessel inlaid with enamel in an archaic design with double Taotie mask handles, 19th/20th century, impressed with calligraphy to the base, height 30 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer, 20th century, with lion head handles & a six character impressed Ming mark to base. Height 6.5 cm, diameter 13 cm ***
*** A Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara seated on a lotus throne in the Posture of Royal Ease, 19th century, wearing an elaborate crown & jewellery, with a scarf over her shoulders & sacred symbols, height 8 cm ***
*** A fine Japanese bronze alloy dish, with a Bijin kneeling by her bird cage, Meiji period, 1868-1912, pierced edge, and hand beaten centre without mould marks, diameter 19 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall ***
*** A Japanese bronze Hibachi inlaid with a silver key fret band, Showa period, early 20th century, the cylindrical shape inverted above the footrim, height 18 cm, diameter 18 cm ***
*** A Sino-Tibetan hollow cast bronze alloy Buddha bust. Provenance: An old South African collection, height 10 cm, width 9 cm ***
*** A Tibetan bronze Buddha on lotus throne, a full face framed with loose Curls & long ears, wearing a simple off-the-shoulder robe, seated in the lotus pose with soles of feet facing up, gesture of touching the earth, on a half lotus throne. Provenance:… ***
*** A Japanese bronze lantern in the form of a pagoda, Meiji period, complete with bells & fire finial, later electrified, height 33 cm ***
*** A vintage Buddha with brass and copper highlights on bronze right and resting on leg, left hand on bowl 27 cm high ***
*** A Chinese bronze Ku-shaped vase, late Ming Dynasty 16/17th century. Provenance: Raymond Tregaskis 1989, 15.5 cm ***
*** A Burmese 19th century bronze standing figure AF ***
*** A Chinese bronze mirror with dragon relief and natural Patina 18.2 cm dia ***
*** A Chinese pair of bronze Chimera censors. Four character marks to base. Height 11 cm ***
*** Four Thai bronze Buddha heads three set on wooden stands tallest 33 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze of flattened circular form, with impressed mark to base, raised on a low foot rim, diameter 20 cm ***
*** A gilt bronze Dakini Vajravarahi, Tibet, 19th century, the goddess wearing a skull crown and rich jewels, seated in the Royal ease posture on another figure, the right arm held high holding an implement, in front of her billowing scarf, height 10 cm ***
*** A serene and finely cast bronze Buddha, seated on an elaborate lotus throne, Thailand, with downcast eyes and elongated ears, a tall flame-shaped finial, above the tightly curled hair, the embellished robe falling over both shoulders, height 26 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze two handled censer 20th century ***
*** A large cast bronze Buddha with classic right and to knee pose 27 cm high ***
*** A bronze seated Buddha on a single lotus leaf base 28 cm high ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer the body decorated in archaic style, with upright half loop handles and tripod feet, Qing Dynasty, 13 cm diameter ***
*** A Sino Tibetan bronze Buddha, with gilt highlights. Height 18.5 cm ***
*** A Thai gilt bronze Angel. Height 23 cm ***
*** A rare Chinese bronze ritual pouring vessel, on tripod feet, Ming Dynasty. Provenance: Raymond Tregaskis 1989, 10 cm ***
*** A Tibeto-Chinese bronze seated Buddha on a double lotus throne. Height 12 cm ***
*** Chinese bronze figure of Buddha modelled seated in the lotus position holding a pagoda. Height 38 cm ***
*** A bronze alloy of a seated Buddha raised on lotus throne, Tibet, 19th century. Provenance: An old South African collection, height 10 cm, width 7 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze boy monk, height 19.5 cm ***
*** A Tibetan copper-bronze alloy belt buckle, with a central Dorji, Tibetan Script on the reverse, 19th/20 century a dragon head on each corner of the square, a natural patina with traces of verdigris 5 sq cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze figure of a reclining man, 19th/20th century, finely cast with detailed robes, holding a vessel in the right hand and leaning back on the left elbow, in excellent condition, with stand. Length 6.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese bronze vase inlaid with silver and gold, the cockerel with his tail feathers flowing, is perched high on the branches of a flowering cherry blossom. His Crown picked out in red pigment. a two character incised signature on the reverse. Meiji… ***
*** A Tibetan bronze seated monk with elongated ears, wearing unadorned robe, 19th/20th century, one foot protruding from under the folds of the pooling robe. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 17 cm ***
*** An antique Chinese bronze gong profusely incised with dragon amongst clouds within borders of blossom emblems 20 cm high ***
*** Two Chinese bronze hand warmers with marks, each with raised decoration to the body, largest 19 cm length ***
*** A large Chinese bronze hexagonal seal. Alternating panels of standing ladies in low relief with enamel robes and different poses and 14 character couplets. Height 10 cm ***
*** Unusual Chinese bronze brush rest, 10 cm x 7 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze ritual vase, & a celadon glaze teapot, with a carved wood fisherman (3). Provenance: The Residual of the Hutcheon's Estate. The Hutcheons lived in Shanghai & Hong Kong in the early & mid 20th century before moving to Sydney, height 9-23 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze pendant travelling incense burner 12.5 cm diameter ***
*** A Japanese lacquered bronze kneeling figure holding a pipe, Meiji period 1868-1912, height 6 cm ***
*** A red and black lacquer wooden barrel with bronze pull on lid, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, held with metal hoops, made in the tradition of a cooper, diameter 33 cm, height 30 cm ***
*** A seated bronze Buddha on a double lotus throne with Downcast eyes below Tight Curled hair, off the shoulder robe, the hands clasping a bowl, height 16 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze incense burner with dog handles and the lid surmounted with a dog ***
*** A Chinese bronze vase, with stylized dragon handles, decoration of birds sitting in a flowering trees in relief, on old stand, height 30 cm ***
*** Bronze Buddha 20th century seated on double lotus pedestal 20 cm high ***
*** A solid bronze Oriental Guanyin on marble base 23 cm high ***
*** A Japanese mixed metal vase with quail on the ground & birds in flight, the design in relief with the leaves picked out in copper, bronze & silver. Height 31 cm ***
*** A decorative bronze Thai Buddha, 50.5 cm high ***
*** A Chinese bronze toggle of a young boy holding a Ingot, Qing dynasty. A natural patina from handling. L4.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer the openwork lid supporting a reclining deer, the handles and feet of bamboo form, the body decorated with sprays, seal mark to base late 19th/ early 20th century,27 cm high ***
*** A south Indian bronze figure of Lakshmi cast in traditional form standing on a single lotus pedestal, 18th/19th century 24.5 cm high Provenance: The collection of Cynthia Smith and the late F. R. Gullick ***
*** A small bronze alloy of a seated Buddha, a flamed shaped aureole, Laos/Thailand, 17/18th century wearing an off the shoulder robe, a tall finial rising from the tight curls, the hands in the mudra of touching the earth, height 16 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze vase of faceted double gourd shape the neck and rim tapering slightly outwards, apocryphal mark to base, 19th century. Height 21 cm. ***
*** A pair of Thai bronze Catfish, 20th century, each finely cast with fluid tails & detailed scales. Length 28 cm ***
*** An Indian bronze dancing deity, modelled with multiple arms standing upon his foe, 20th century, 29 cm high ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer, with double handled on three low legs impressed 16 character mark to base, including 'Made By Wubangzuo Hao in the 5th Year of the Xuande Emperor', height 9 cm, diameter 12.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese bronze vase inlaid with silver, two fronds of bamboo with leaves swaying, sharp Studio & makers mark to base and on the side. Height 16 cm ***
*** A bronze Chinese mirror. Diameter 13 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze toggle of a monkey, Qing dynasty. The monkey is the 9th animal in the lunar calendar, a natural patina from handling. Height 3.5 cm ***
*** Chinese mounted bronze archaic style dagger with openwork handle, the blade inscribed with script, mounted on a timber stand 32.5 cm long ***
*** A bronze alloy of Nandi the bull, the mount and Gatekeeper of the Hindu deity, Shiva, India 17-20th century, height 9, length 10 cm ***
*** A Burmese bronze alloy elephant bell, Chu, incised with a band of leaves and Burmese characters, 19th/20th century, the round shape has a central split with a ball that rolls around, hanging from fitted stand, note, the bell is to alert people that an… ***
*** A 20th century small bronze Buddha 7 cm high ***
*** A vintage 20th century small bronze Buddha seated on plinth 11 cm high ***
*** A Chinese cast bronze dragon, finely cast with detailed scales and facial features. Height 16.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze vase decorated with symbols of longevity, the bulbous shape has an ancient peach tree on front & a pine on the reverse. Height 11 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze bell of dome form, the body cast with concentric line decoration, the handle fashioned as a double headed mythical best. Height 17.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese bronze box, Molded with slender dragons on the lid, 19th/20th century, the underside with characters, diameter 6 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese bronze vases, each vase of bottle shape with four faceted sides, the necks with elephant drop loop handles, the bodies with key decoration,19th century. 18 cm high Provenance: The collection of David Henwood ***
*** A Chinese bronze seated Buddha & a very finely carved boxwood Guanyin, + Chinese print [3], height 21.5 & 27 x 32 cm ***
*** A Sukhothai style bronze alloy Buddha head, a young serene oval face with eyes half Closed, Thailand, 18th/19th century below the arched brows, and elongated curved earlobes, the flame shaped finial rising from the tight curls of the usnisa. Condition:… ***
*** A pair of Chinese bronze candlesticks, with greenstone decoration height 58 cm ***
*** A parcel gilt Chinese bronze vase of garlic neck type, the two handles of figurative S form, the body depicting a crane in flight amongst clusters of flowers, 19th century. Height 18 cm. ***
*** An antique Chinese inlaid bronze vase of Gu-form with archaic style decoration, 20 cm high ***
*** A bronze seated Guanyin, enveloped in her robes, 20th century. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 14 cm ***
*** A Chinese circular bronze censer the rounded squat form without decoration, a raised single character mark to base. Diameter 7 cm ***
*** Japanese circular bronze Hibachi, Meiji period, the double handles are stylized rooster heads & on the shoulder a row of mons with dragons, a greening patina from the base. Height 27 D24 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze paperweight in the form of a ram, Length 8.5 cm ***
*** A group of decorative objects (9), including a cast bell, yixing teapot, multiple head buddha bronze, two lidded jars, marble style box and enamel sign and two cane boxes (9) ***
*** A Chinese bronze incense burner in the form of a Lotus pond with a flowering lotus as the knop, growing out of a Lake, the tri footed vessel with double handles in the form of roots. Height 13 cmxD10 cm ***
*** A Nepalese bronze figure of Uma, 20th century, modelled in a Royal ease posture on a double lotus throne, height 17.5 cm ***
*** A bronze Chinese dragon figure ***
*** An archaistic bronze bell and Thai bronze Buddha head(2) ***
*** A beautiful serene face of Guanyin, the hair piled high and Picked out in black lacquer, Japanese 20th century, the hollow ceramic face well delineated with a bronze glaze, a flat back used as a wall hanging, condition: age wear to the lacquer. Provenance… ***
*** A bronze Japanese vase, signed to base ***
*** A bronze Tibetan Buddhist prayer bell the three pronged handle also modelled with three heads above raised lotus and scroll borders. Height 20.5 cm ***