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Bronze — Oriental - Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.
Auction House:
| Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd. | |
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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 bombe form bronze censer, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 17th/18th century, finely cast with lion mask handles and an eight character mark in relief in seal script inset to the base. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 7 cm high,… | *** |  |
| *** | A standing bronze Buddha, Ayutthaya period, Thailand, 18th century, a fine example of the Ayutthaya style Buddha with a serene face and standing in samabhanga, his right hand in abhayamudra and his left pendent along the left side of his body, floating… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese documentary bronze censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen period (1627-1644), dated 1634/1635, finely cast in bombe-form with lion mask handles and an eight character mark in relief in seal script inset to the base, translating as 'Han home… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese archaistic inlaid bronze jar, 20th century or earlier, of compressed baluster form, decorated in low relief to the exterior with a diaper motif with inlaid turquoise roundels. Bone script mark to interior of base, 6.6 kgs in weight, 19 cm high,… | *** |  |
| *** | A gilt bronze six arms Bulmo Buddha, Qing Dynasty in gilt, wearing a Crown, Ying Luo inlaid stones, six arms depicting the Buddha's Mudra, sitting on a double lotus pedestal, 11 cm high. Notes: This is a Tibetan six arm Bulmo, however it is in the Chinese… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a standing Padmapani/Avalokiteshvara, the large gilt-bronze figure decorated with elaborate crown and jewellery, with an incised dhoti, embellished with hardstone cabochons, the right hand raised in vitarka mudra. 69… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Yongle incised six character mark, the deity seated with legs crossed in dhyanasana, the hands in dhyana mudra, the face with serene expression and downcast eyes wearing an elaborate diadem, the bare torso… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze Densatil style support, circa 15th century, cast with two four-armed Chakrasamvara retinue deities standing in tribhanga pose, one male, holding a mala in the right hand and a kundika in the left, and the other female holding a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese silvered bronze model of a hawk, by Akasofu Gyokko, Meiji period (1868-1912), cast and carved as a bird of prey perched on a separately cast bronze base formed as a gnarled trunk of a pine tree with cones, the beak, eyes and feet finished in… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai Sukhothai style bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, probably late Ayutthaya period (1351-1767), 18th century, cast as a large seated Buddha in padmasana on a stepped-plinth base, with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, covered in an even dark brown… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of a Buddhist attendant, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, cast as a standing figure on a double lotus base, richly gilded and with fine chasing work to the robes. Collection label affixed to base. 21 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 15th/16th century, the well modelled figure with a bright, penetrating gaze beneath brows knitted in concentration, with a benign smile. His characteristic hat has an unusual decoration of five heaped… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze white Tara, 16th century, the fire-gilded bronze with turquoise inlay, the right hand in Bhumispharsha mudra and holding a lotus in the left, seated on a double lotus throne, with sealed base, 10.5 cm high. Provenance: Cito Cessna,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze statue of Mahakala, 17th century, set upon a square seat decorated with incised flowers, wearing a robe with incised decoration. Mahakala, the guard of Tibetan Buddhism, 10 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A substantial exhibition quality Japanese bronze floor standing censer, unsigned, late Meiji period, the large and impressive vessel raised on a on naturalistically modelled stand featuring a stylized wave motif, the cover surmounted by a finely cast… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze seated figure of the white-robed Guanyin, 17th century. sitting cross-legged on a lotus base, with high chignon and diadem of the Amitabha Buddha, depicted wearing necklaces and flowing robes, in the left hand, Guanyin holds the… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese bronze figure of a Bijin holding a lamp, Meiji period, Tokyo school, the beautiful woman stepping carefully in geta holding her kimono with her right hand, her hair elaborately dressed, signed with seal: Hosho/Takanobu, and another… | *** |  |
| *** | A Western Tibetan inscribed gilt bronze figure of a Kagyu Lama, 17th century, cast in bronze with fine gilding, depicting a Kagyu lama seated in padmasana, dressed in robes with brocade edging and the high hat of the Drukpa Kagyu, his right hand in… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese champleve enamelled gilt bronze Symbolic offering, Qianlong (1735-1796) or Jiaqing (1796-1820) period, the symbolic altar offering cast in gilt bronze with champleve enamel details, of one of the seven Regal Buddhist symbols, the Queen, here… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze model of eagle on rocky outcrop, 105.5 x 114 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 15TH/16th century, seated in padmasana on a later double lotus base, with a bright, penetrating gaze with a benign smile, his characteristic hat with unusual decoration of five heaped 'Norbu' jewels.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of standing Avalokiteshvara, circa 18th century, the deity cast in bronze with fine gilding, depicted standing on his lotus throne, with two hands in anjalimudra, his others in various positions, his smiling principle face… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze inlaid vase, by Suzuki Chokichi (Kako) 1848-1919, the body worked in gold, polychrome and silver relief inlay, with worm-eaten foliage, flowers and a grasshopper, the neck decorated with repeated geometric motifs in fine flat inlay of… | *** |  |
| *** | Two Chinese bronze figures 17th century, the first figure depicting a seated dignitary, the other image of a standing general grooming his beard, tallest 23.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze Koro in the form of a caparisoned elephant carrying a temple, mid 19th century, the two tiered pagoda with pheonix finial and fretwork openings, on an embellished and brocade cloth with pearl fringes, signed to underside 'Hasegawa,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of green Tara, 17th century, the finely cast figure seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne, with her right leg pendant, the foot resting on a lotus blossom, lotus flowers emerging from both hands and flanking her… | *** |  |
| *** | A Nepalese Newari bronze figure of a goddess 15th/16th century or earlier, the goddess seated in padmasana with a benevolent smile, with four arms holding a noose and other attributes, wearing an elaborate Crown, jewellery, a very detailed dhoti, inset… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Japanese bronze figural censer Meiji period, modelled as the traditionally robed figure of a traveller holding a staff and carrying frogs to his belt and tunic, holding aloft a pierced dragon decorated relief moulded censer bowl, raised on a… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese inlaid bronze vase, Genryusai Seiya; Meiji period (1868-1912); a fine and large baluster shaped vase applied in high relief with patinated bronze inlays including a caparisoned elephant, a tethered hawk on a perch, a green patinated vase… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Japanese animalier bronze late Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890, signed, the brutal scene displays a zebra with patinated gilt stripes under attack from a marauding lion, complete with a naturalistic carved timber base, impressed seal to base… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese Buddhist bronze figures of Lokapalas, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), each wearing elaborate armour and standing on shaped plinths. One figure carrying a stupa and the other a spear. The taller figure 25.5 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | An Eastern Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Dra Lha Kye Chigbu, circa 18th century, the cast bronze and gilded wrathful protective deity, one of the five Pehar Kings, depicted wearing a round hat, a short upper garment with flaring sleeves, jewels, his right… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 17th century, finely cast bronze depicting a seated Padmasambhava as the guru of medicine, seated atop a tall square plinth. Cast in high relief at the front of the plinth are the eight medicine Buddhas in a… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese bronze censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier, the bombe 'Ding' form censer on three cabriole legs with claw feet and mask shoulders, with a large handle on either side, decorated in high relief to the sides with figures and dragons.… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Chinese turquoise and cinnabar inlaid gilt-bronze belt hook, Warring States (475-221BC), the body of the gilt-bronze hook cast in openwork with a writhing dragon inlaid with turquoise, the dragon head hook inlaid with cinnabar eyes. Together with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Laotian bronze seated Buddha, 17th-18th century, seated in bhumisparsha with downcast eyes and elongated earlobes on a lotus throne, incised inscription to plinth, traces of gilding, height 39 cm. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, February 2013, lot 98.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, C.17th century or later, seated in padmasana on a double lotus throne, with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra. | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of Ushnishaviyjaya, circa 19th century, the cast gilt bronze figure of the eight-armed, three-faced, crowned female longevity Buddha, seated on a double lotus throne, wearing flowing robes and elegant jewels, with large… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Manchu ceremonial helmet, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, of conical form in black lacquer, with gilt bronze finial and visor, and indigo cotton back and side flaps studded with ornamental bosses. Together with a fitted perspex… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Thai gold lacquered bronze figure of the standing Buddha, Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782-1932), 19th century, finely cast in bronze with intricately detailed robe, on a fitted square black stand, the figure 99.5 cm high, 24 cm wide. With stand 118.5… | *** |  |
| *** | Two bronze deities, including an Indian dancing Shiva, circa 1935 and a standing Thai Buddha, the Shiva 40 cm high (2); | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze pair of guardian lions, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The female lion depicted in the traditional manner with a cub tucked under her paw, as a symbol of nurture, the male with an embroidered ball, indicating power and supremacy, each with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, the gilt-bronze figure rests on a double lotus base, with very finely modelled hands and facial features, and very fine incised details in the robe, 11 cm high, 8 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze figure of Buddha, Thailand, Lanna, Chiang Saen period, 16th-17th century, seated in ardhra padmasana, with the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, with a tall flame finial to the tip of the ushnisha. Height 51 cm. Provenance: Denis Pence, France,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze Yuanbao-Form censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, in the form of a Chinese gold ingot on four mask and claw feet, with qilong form handles at either side, the front and reverse with dragons amongst clouds in relief, the cover… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze tiger by Atsuyoshi, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely cast and worked as a tiger showing interest in potential prey, signed , Atsuyoshi saku , above a cartouche , Maruki shachu seizo, 15 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, 18 cm deep.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze articulated model of a crab Meiji period 1868 - 1912 cast and assembled with fully articulated legs and claws with a textured patination 21.5 cm across. | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, circa 18th century, the finely cast and gilt bronze image of the Buddha of long life seated on an unusually high double lotus throne in padmasana, both hands held in his lap in dhyanamudra, wearing crisply… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese bronze figures, Meiji period (1868-1912), excellent quality bronze okimono depicting two warriors. The first of a Samurai in a fighting pose and holding a detachable Tachi (sword), his clothing rendered with dynamic movement, the second… | *** |  |
| *** | A Laotian bronze figure of Buddha, possibly 15th century, the cast bronze figure standing with both hands outstretched in abhayamudra, wearing dhoti and cape, with a high pointed crown. On a modern wooden base., the figure without base 34 cm high, 11 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze figure of Buddha, Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782-1932), circa 19th century, beautifully modelled as Buddha seated in 'Ardhapadmasana' with right hand in 'Bhumisparsha mudra', with finely cast details including facial features and floral motifs… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Rahu, circa late 19th century, the large finely cast gilt bronze depicting Rahu, with the lower body of a serpent and the upper body of a demon with nine wrathful heads, holding a makhara banner symbolising victory… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese cast bronze Buddha on wooded stand, height 44 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Tibetan figure of Vajrasttva 18th/19th century seated in dhyanasana, both hands holding attributes, with a serene down cast gaze, surmounted by a foliate tiara, the hair in a conical chignon 23.5 x 16 x 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese archaistic bronze lidded wine vessel, You, Song Dynasty (960-1279) or later, of flattened baluster form with a lid and overarching handle, decorated in cast relief with archaistic phoenixes and taotie masks, covered in a fine deep brown patina.… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Ding style censer, 19th century decorated with lotus and zoomorphic face pattern, coupled with zoomorphic legs, 18 cm high with stand. Provenance: A private collection in Japan | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century fine gilt bronze Tara, seated in padmasana, the hands in varada, 10 cm x 8.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, 15TH/16th century, seated in padmasana on a double lotus throne, the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra. 12 cm high, 9.5 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese bronze charger Meiji period, signed cast and applied in high relief with a scene of a procession in a mountainous landscape with pagodas, detailed in gilding and metallic oxides within a trellis border. Diameter 46 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Northern Thai bronze fragmentary Buddha head, circa 16th century, showing a clear Khmer influence to the facial features with prominent nose and lips and with a flaming ushnisha finial, mounted on a wooden base. Height of head 29 cm. Provenance: The… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese archaistic bronze bell Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier decorated with conical spiral bosses and taotie masks to either side. Together with a fitted wooden stand. Without stand 39.9 cm high, 24 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze censer in the form of a mythological beast, Ming period, the fiersome squat beast standing on four legs, height 20 cm. Provenance: Captain W.E.Frank Jones (British advisor to the Chinese government in early 20th century), gallery Desmet,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese bronze figure of Vajradhaka, circa 18th century, the figure seated cross-legged on a lotus base, his hands crossed in vajrahumkara mudra holding a ghanta and vajra, the ferocious bearded three-eyed face with open mouth displaying inlaid… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze head of Buddha circa 14th century, the beautifully detailed head of bronze with a partially encrusted patina. Together with a wooden stand, the head 19 cm high, 16 cm wide. With stand 28.5 cm high. | *** |  |
| *** | A Qing Dynasty bronze censer with carved wooden base 19th century, tripod footed censer with pierced wooden cover and carved lobed base. 30 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A large Nepalese bronze figure of a deity possibly Padmapani, the standing goddess holding a cup in her out stretched left hand, her right hand raised in abhaya mudra, her back flanked by a double mandorla both supported on a double lotus base, a trace of… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze vase Meiji period, signed baluster, with a flared rim, relief decorated with swimming carp. Height 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese figural bronze, late Meiji period, 20th century, exquisitely modelled as a peasant taking some rest and holding a gourd, with basket and axe alongside. Mounted on a bronze base. Signed Miyuki. 31 cm high, condition: no visible faults or damage. | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze figure of Buddha, mid to late 17th century, cast seated in padmasana with the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, remnant patches of gilding to the face, height 22 cm. Provenance: Charlotte Horstmans Ltd, Hong Kong, c.1987. Private Collection,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Khmer bronze figure of Buddha, Angkor period, 12th century, the bronze figure standing on a circular plinth, wearing a dhoti and cape, with necklace and crown, both hands raised in abhaya mudra, fine verdigris patina throughout. Together with a fitted… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese bronze model of a hawk, Meiji period, 19th century, modelled as a hawk with outstretched wings, perched on a rock with waves. The hawk patinated in deep brown, and the rock patinated black, signed to verso, 74 cm high, 95 cm wide, 40 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Vajrapani, early 17th century, the figure cast in a dynamic pose on a single lotus base, lungeing to his right, holding a bell in his left hand, with flowing scarved and wearing elaborate jewels and crown, and an animal skin… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of green Tara, 18th century, Depicted with a five-pointed crown, seated in rajalalitasana on a double lotus throne, the right pendant foot supported by a lotus blossom. 17 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased arch angel… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Hayagriva and Consort, modelled with three fierce faces, six arms each with attributes, four legs, wings, and a skull Crown and necklace, standing on a lotus base with two attendants, framed by a flaming mandorla,24 cm tall x 16… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze Hibachi Meiji period 1868 -1912, the body of rounded form, decorated in relief with a herd of elephants at a lagoon, supported by five elephant figures upon a wooden base, seal mark to base. Height 41 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Tibetan gilded bronze figure of Tara, modelled with a serene downcast gaze, seated on a double lotus base, hands in the dharmachakra mudra, 49 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Sino-Tibetan parcel-gilt bronze figure of Vairocana, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark, the Cosmic Buddha, the embodiment of the Buddhist Law, with infinite radiance, is cast here seated in the lotus position, seated in padmasana, on a lotus based… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese bronze tiger Meiji period in rampant pose with an open mouth, raised on a naturalistically carved wooden stand. Height 45 cm. Length 72 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai gilt bronze figure of the standing Buddha, 19th century, wearing an elaborate conical headdress and richly decorated loincloth and cape, standing on a multi-tiered base, height 57 cm. Provenance: Gray's Auctioneers, 6 February 1974, lot 108, Estate… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze elephant Sculpture*, by Tsunemitsu, Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled as a trumpeting elephant being attacked by two tigers, with one tiger underfoot at the front whilst the other attacks from behind clambering over its back, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Buddha, late 19th/early 20th century, seated in dhyanasana wearing robes impressed with foliate motifs, his face in a serene impression with pendulous earlobes and hair with top knot, seated on a three level plinth… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze of a guardian holding a small Buddha, Ming Dynasty, depicted in robes with peacock headdress, holding Buddha in one hand and stem in the other, mounted on stand, remnants of polychrome paint in places, 34 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine quality Japanese bronze vase, with winged dragon handles, Meiji period, circa 1850 | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese bronze Guanyin seated in meditative pose with hands resting in lap, wearing Crown and ornate clothing, faint gilt tonings. 90 cm high. | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze ceremonial Bhuta body mask, stylised as two snakes coiled around a prominent belly and breasts, two cobrahead hoods to shoulders, reverse hollow, 50 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva Ming Dynasty 16th - 17th century seated in dhyana sana, having eighteen out swept arms holding various attributes. Height 15.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Burmese bronze figure of the reclining Buddha, 19th century, finely cast as a reclining Buddha with intricately depicted robes on an integral bronze plinth. Together with a later fitted wooden stand. The bronze figure 17 cm high, 34 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze tiger, Zhou Dynasty, standing foursquare with openwork mouth and incised decoration to the body, on wooden stand, length 21 cm. Provenance: Lord Byron Architecture D'Interieur Antiquities, Nice, France. Literature: William Willetts,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Korean bronze pear-shaped vase, Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), of classic Chinese 'Yuhuchunping' pear form with a high foot, displaying a deep verdigris and azurite patina. 31 cm high, 17 cm diameter. Some small tears to the bronze to one side. Thick patina. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare South Indian bronze figure of Anantashesha Vishnu, late Vijayanagara period (1336-1646), circa 16TH/17th century, cast in bronze, depicting Vishnu reclining on the coiled primordial serpent Shesha, raised on an integral squared ornamented plinth. 7… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Gold-Splashed bronze censer 17th or later, of rounded rectangular form, with two archaistic mask handles, the lid pierced with an archaistic qilong, the base with a cast inset three character mark in archaic seal-script, the entire censer… | *** |  |
| *** | A group of two Japanese bronze vases Meiji period (1868-1912) signed, each of a low set compressed lantern form with tall slender neck and featuring individual relief motifs, the first a small water bird perched on a lily pad, the second a small frog… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze standing Buddha, circa 16th century, Depicted standing with one hand raised in abhaya mudra with remnants of gilding to the rear. Height 29.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Professor Bill and Ngaere Geddes, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze figure of Buddha Paree, Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351-1767), circa 17th century, Buddha Sakyamuni standing in samabhanga, his face with meditative expression, crowned and with elaborate jewels, and a conical ushnisha mound, the figure with remnant… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze figure of Buddha Paree, Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351-1767), circa 17th century, Buddha Sakyamuni standing in samabhanga, both hands in abhayamudra, wearing a cloak, his face with serene expression. Mounted on a wooden base. 22 cm high, 9 cm wide.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Persian inscribed high tin bronze dish, probably Ghaznavid (977-1186), circa 12th century, with a wide t-section rim deeply engraved with three foliate kufic inscriptions, the centre decorated simply with lathed concentric circles. 4.5 cm high, 37 cm… | *** |  |