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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
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| *** | A South Indian bronze figure of Parvati, circa 18th century, seated in rajalalithasana on a single lotus base, the right hand in varadamudra, the left holding a lotus bud. With gilt details. 23 cm high, 17 cm wide. Provenance: Ex M. Lissauer collection,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bombe form bronze tripod censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the two-handled bombe-form censer decorated with small hammer-mark indentations and scratches throughout, with a cast Qianlong six-character mark to the base, and possibly of the period.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of a Buddhist attendant, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 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 high, 7.5… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of Maitreya, circa 18th century, the diminutive finely cast and gilt bronze figure of Maitreya, future Buddha, with a compassionate expression, delicately modelled hands and other features, such as the dharmacakra and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan ritual bell and Dorje (Vajra and Ghanta) 16th/17th century, the bell with a vajra terminal, above a deitiy's face, and a matching bronze dorje. Together with a woven natural fiber protective case for the bell, the bell, 18.4 cm high, the dorje… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese bronze rabbit screen supports, Edo period, 19th century, Realistically cast screen supports modelled as rabbits in patinated bronze, unsigned, each 12 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Prajnaparamita, circa 17th century, the female deity seated in padmasana atop a single lotus throne, wearing a dhoti, elaborate Crown and jewels, with a flame mandorla behind the head, two hands in dharmachakra mudra… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of Kuixing, balanced on one foot on a square base, 18th century. Holding a brush above his head, wearing an animal skin, a popular deity who presided over the civil service examination, 39 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A parcel gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, modelled with a fierce face, six arms each with attributes, wearing a flaming skull Crown, standing on a figural lotus base, 17 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of Pu-Tai Ming Dynasty, (1368 - 1644), the large rounded laughing figure seated in a relaxed pose, wearing typical loose fitting garments, holding a rosary in his right hand. Height 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze buffalo form scroll weight, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, the scroll weight modelled as a recumbent buffalo with deep brown patina, with an associated hardwood stand. The bronze 4 cm high, 10.7 cm long. The stand 4.3 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare gilt bronze standing Buddha Shakyamuni, Northern Wei (386-534), modelled standing, set upon an integral lotus pedestal and open stand, wearing a robe coat with v-shaped neckline, with arms showing Varada-Mudra,10.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A substantial Japanese bronze vase with applied dragon seal and signature to base high relief pair of dragons, together with a carved rosewood stand the vase. 55 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Manjushri, 20th century, seated in padmasana on a double lotus throne, the two hands in dharmacakra mudra, from which emanate lotus blossoms holding a sword and a book. Height 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vaishravana, 20th century, seated on a lion resting on a single lotus base, weathering a five-pointed crown and holding a mongoose in the left hand. Height 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of the seated Quanyin, late Qing Dynasty, wearing an elaborate diadem, seated on a lotus throne, traces of gilt and lacquer, height 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A north Indian tribal bronze sculpture of Devi 19th century, the wrathful four armed deity holding a lotus and chakra flanked by attendants with a trident shaped mandorla, 30 cm high, 17 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Burmese bronze bird form finials, circa 19th century, modelled as standing birds on octagonal plinths, fitted to later wooden stands. Height including stand 38.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Professor Bill and Ngaere Geddes, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze figure of Vajrabhairava with his consort Vajravetali, Sino-Tibetan, the yidam and consort depicted in ecstatic Union on a lotus leaf base, height 33 cm. Provenance: Christie's, Sydney, 1972, Estate of D'Arcy Ryan, Shapiro, fine furniture,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze Buddha, mid 19th century, seated in padmasana with one hand touching the ground and the other on its lap, with elongated earlobes and downcast enamel eyes in a robe trimmed with green glass sequins, height 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze hill censer, Boshanlu, Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD), cast with a pierced mountain-form lid resting on a globular censer raised on a stem emerging from a stand cast with archaic dragons, covered in a fine patina of cuprite and verdigris, 11… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha 15th/16th century, the figure of the historical Shakyamuni Buddha seated in padmasana atop a double lotus base, with the right hand in bhumisphara mudra, wearing an elaborate dhoti and patchwork cloth, with… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze white Tara statue seated in meditative pose with lotus flowers rising up to her shoulders. Height 17 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Ming style bronze Bodhisattva of a crowned figure seated cross legged, holding a cup in one hand, an offering in the other and dressed in flowing robes and a scarf | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Ormolu-Mounted Satsuma covered vase; Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century; richly decorated with scenes of Buddhist arhats surrounded by fine brocade borders in enamels and gilding. Mounted on a French later 19th century gilt-bronze ormoly… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese famille rose Ormolu-Mounted vases, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, of baluster form, decorated with birds and flowers against a pale blue enamel ground, with a dragon in relief around the neck, each mounted with a European… | *** |  |
| *** | A Nepalese bronze mythological guardian beast, 19th century, holding a candlestick, with turquoise eyes, the oval pierced base with a foliate border, height 18.5 cm. Provenance: Captain W.E.Frank Jones (British advisor to the Chinese government in early… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze Mandorla, circa 18th century, cast with four pillars supporting an intricate mandorla of scrolling foliage and a wrathful deity supporting a flaming jewel finial. 26 cm high, 15 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese bronze temple censer, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, of bombe form with tripod legs, the openwork cover surmounted by a Buddhist guardian lion, the sides decorated in high relief with a dragon, two phoenixes and a qilin, the base… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Vietnamese ritual Buddhist bronze ewer, Ly (1009-1225) or Tran (1225-1400) Dynasty, circa 12th/13th century, of ovoid form with chased lotus petal decoration to the shoulder, the spout in the form of a bamboo shoot, four circular handles to the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of an attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), dressed in elaborate robes holding a vessel forward in both hands. 15 cm high, 5.5 cm wide. Provenance: property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of Songzi guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), cast as a seated figure carrying a small child in the hands, wearing elaborate clothes and a phoenix crown. Together with a naturalistically carved wooden base. 26.5 cm high, 17 cm wide.… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese gold and silver inlaid bronze vases Meiji period, signed, each of baluster form, the body relief decorated with a scene of birds flying amongst flowering lotus and prunus trees, flanked by Taotieh mask head drop ring handles, 40 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Buddha, circa late 19th/Early 20th century, the gilt bronze figure setaed in padmasana on a double lotus throne, with hands clasped in the lap in dhyanamudra., 16 cm high, 14 cm wide. Provenance: Soo Tze Oriental Antiques,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of an Arhat, 19th century, the cast bronze ungilt figure seated in lalitasana on a square plinth, both hands raised in harinamudra., 16 cm high, 12 cm wide. Provenance: Jiade Auctions, Hong Kong, 2012. Amanda Addams Auctions, 3… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of three Japanese gilt bronze and enamel figures 19th century two figures depicting Bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana with jewelled pendant ear lobes and robes, the third figure kneeling dressed as a warrior with a shield, each raised on a finely… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze figural lamp Meiji period, modelled as a standing geisha girl in traditional costume, her left hand resting against a branch, the trunk supporting a pagoda shaped lantern, four character seal mark to base, 63 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze and iron Phurba/Kila with stand, circa 19th century, comprising a three-sided iron blade inlaid with gold sanskrit text and gilt-bronze handle with the face of the deity Vajrakila as the pommel, and a triangular stand, height… | *** |  |
| *** | A south Indian bronze Devi circa 17th century, depicting a young goddess or attendant figure with graceful proportions, delicately chased details, holding a lotus bud in one hand, and standing in tribhanga pose on a plinth base, the bronze of high copper… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese bronze figure of an elephant possibly Genryusai Seiya, modelled on all fours in a striding pose, tusks in ivory, signed on underside. Height 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese bronze censer twin handled and positioned on a rosewood base with four feet, mark to base. 11.5 cm high. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze Chimpanzee 20th century, the primate depicted in a recumbent mode holding a peach in one hand, included with a carved timber plinth, embossed stamp to base, the primate 44 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Samurai sword, Meiji period (1868-1912), the tsuka overlaid in shagreen and robe bound, joining to a bronze tsuba, housed in a bronze mounted red lacquered saya | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze figural gong Meiji period, modelled as the standing semi draped figure of Shoki holding aloft a gong bowl, together with a wooden striker, 57 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Chaturbuja Avalokiteshvara 16th century, the high copper-content gilt bronze four-armed figure of Avalokiteshvara is seated in padmasana on a double lotus base, with two hands joined in anjali mudra, the other two in… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Nepalese bronze group of Vishnu and Lakshmi, 19th/early 20th century, the group consisting of Vishnu, Lakshmi and Garuda atop a mythical lion, supported by a large and elaborate pierced double lotus base, with two holes where the original mandorla… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese gilt bronze temple dogs, each finely modelled raised on a decorative square base, 45 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan inscribed gilt bronze figure of Lokapala Dritarashtra, circa 18th century, seated in rajalalitasana on a rectangular base, playing a lute, the base inscribed to the reverse in Tibetan sanskrit. Height 10.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese Jyoka (Buddhist flower vases), 20th century, in various States of bloom and curl, the flowers and leaves of soft metal gilt with subdued gold, sitting in two bronze vases, Jyoka are placed on, or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese lacquered bronze figure of a Taoist God, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), cast as a seated male figure with a small dog resting at his foot, with remnant lacquer finish. 27 cm high, 12.5 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A, Japanese bronze Animal group Meiji period Realistically modelled as a striped tiger attacking a crocodile from behind both animals with glass inset eyes and gaping jaws signed to base 43 cm long. | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni, circa late 19th/Early 20th century, the cast bronze figure seated in padmasana on a high throne of stylised lotus petals, his right hand in bhumispara mudra, with a serene expression. Sealed base., 34 cm high,… | *** |  |
| *** | An inscribed Burmese bronze Buddha Shan States, 18th century seated in bhumisphara mudra with serene downcast eyes, with an inscription to the reverse, 28 cm high, 15 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Oriental bronze vases, signed, 19th century. Adorned with birds, 47 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A large Tibetan bronze white Tara with jewelled neckline and earrings, the stem of a lotus flower held between her thumb and fourth finger representing protection, standing and positioned on a double lotus base. Height 89 cm. Provenance: Private… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century bronze figure, Pu Tai, 16.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese bronze jardiniere Qing Dynasty, 19th century baluster, decorated with panels of birds in relief, surmounted by applied elephant heads, floral ground, 37 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese gilt-bronze and coral Mandarin hat finial, Qing Dynasty 1644-1912, circa 18th century, decorated with two dragons and a large coral bead together with a fitted perspex stand, a private collection, Caulfield. 6 cm high, 4 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782-1936), 19th century, cast as a large standing Buddha with hands in abhaya mudra, on a stepped octagonal plinth base. 90 cm high, 25 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze figure of a tiger by Kakuha, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1880s, classic bronze & copper tiger assuming a recumbent pose with impressed seal mark 'Kakuha sei', made by Kakuha. 15.5 cm high, 33 cm wide, 18 cm deep. Other notes: Kakuha… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze Koro, Meiji period, mounted on integral stand, 63 cm high, 28 cm wide, 21 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian bronze deity late 19th century, the richly adorned standing figure with multiple arms holding attributes raised on a circular lotus stand and a square plinth base with incised decoration, 42 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Indian bronze Parvati statue standing in Tribanga posture with long dhoti and ornaments, positioned on tiered lotus base. Height 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze figure of a bactrian camel Meiji period (1868-1912), modelled as a standing camel raised on a shaped giltwood base, impressed signature. Height 34 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large 19th century Chinese bronze vase, the fluted baluster body moulded with sparrows and swallows flying amongst cherry blossom branches, flanked by flowering chrysanthemum branch handles, raised on a wooden stand, 62 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze figure of a tiger late Meiji period, the snarling figure modelled with head turned, 49 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze censer and cover | *** |  |
| *** | A large Khorasan copper-inlaid bronze basin, 12th/13th century, with copper inlays within an eight-petalled flower to the centre surrounded by six crescent moons, kufic inscriptions within geometric, foliate and animal designs, the rim engraved with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze censor in the form of a guardian lion, circa late 17th century, with an hinged head and open mouth, the bronze with a fine patina, 13 cm high, 17 cm wide, condition: old repair visible to tail, and small loss to tail. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze Ding, the flattened spherical body with a pair of flange handles, the cover with three ring handles, standing on short legs. Height 16 cm, diameter across handles 23.5 cm. Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze okimono of a Buddhist lion; Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century; modelled in the style of a Chinese Buddhist guardian lion with angry face, adorned with ribbons and bells and with a flaming tail. Fine old deep brown patina. 19 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Two Japanese cast bronze tigers, Meiji period (1868-1912) 20th century, both realistically modelled, striding forward with long tails stretching, mouths open and growling, the stripes delineated in subtly toned patination and signed on the underside on… | *** |  |
| *** | A Khmer/Thai Lobpuri bronze figure of Buddha Mukhalinda, circa 13th century, depicting Buddha seated in padmasana on a coiled seven-headed serpent, the serpent raising its heads to form a mandorla. Beautiful verdigris and azuritic patina. Together with a… | *** |  |
| *** | An unusual Tibetan bronze figural Vajra, 19th century, of cast bronze with chased details, adorned to one end of the vajra with a makhara head, and to the other with three wrathful deity faces. 20.5 cm long, 4.5 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese bronze footed vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), constructed in three pieces, an impressive bronze floor vase decorated in high-relief work of cranes, birds in flight, heraldic panels, raised on elephant feet and with ascending dragons to… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese gilt bronze Buddhist flower baskets, Kaeko, Edo period (1603-1868), 17th century, each of pierced gilt bronze with very fine chasing work, the centre with a mature open lotus blossom with exposed seed pod, the cavetto with two lotus… | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese gilt-lacquered bronze figure of Buddha, Mandalay period (1853-1948), seated in padmasana with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, the eyes inlaid with glass and finished with lacquered gilding. 43 cm high, 33 cm wide. Provenance: The Estate of a… | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian bronze figure of Balakrishna, late Vijayanagara period, circa 16th/17th century, the plump dancing figure standing on a lotus base, with the right foot raised in dance atop a lotus bud, holding a butterball in his right hand, clothed only in… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze model of Tanjobutsu (Shaka At Birth), Edo period, 18th/19th century, cast in the form of the historical Buddha Shaka immediately after his birth, naked to the waist, his right hand pointing to the heavens and his left pointing to the earth, on a… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese bronze model of a ram 18th/19th century, crisply cast and assuming an elegant stance with head slightly turned, gilded remnants to horns, 16.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a curator and collector, New South Wales | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze figure of Shou Lao, the Daoist immortal for longevity depicted in the traditional manner, as an elderly man with protruding forehead in the flowing robes of a monk, with billowing sleeves, accompanied by a deer, traces of gilding, six character… | *** |  |
| *** | A large gilt bronze figure of Gwan Yin | *** |  |
| *** | Two Tibetan gilt bronze Buddhas a small kneeling deity figure together with a seated Mahakala figure holding a rat (2). | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze figure of eleven-headed Avalokiteshvara, having eight arms and eleven heads, the principle hands clasped in front, standing on a lotus flower base, wearing beaded chains and flowing drapery, set on stand, 58 cm high (excluding stand) | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of the infant Buddha Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the divine child standing with both index fingers pointing in opposite directions to heaven and earth, clad in a dragon decorated apron, supported on a double lotus base. Height 22.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese archaic style bronze wine Warmer Qing Dynasty 19th century or earlier serpentine having three cylindrical receptacles with an opening at the lower centre the body decorated with taotie masks and archaic motifs the sides having two drop handles… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze bowl with two handles, the body with embossed decoration of birds and calligraphy, three tapered feet, 49 cm diameter x 24 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Nepalese bronze Bodhisattva, vajra and bell in hands, seated on lotus pedestal, 44.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Chinese Basketweave-Inset black and red lacquer chest, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1572-1620), the black lacquered box inset with split bamboo basketweave panels woven with a subtle diaper motif surrounded by red lacquer detailing, mounted with… | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian bronze figure of a bull the animal modelled in a seated position, with ceremonial ornamentation, 90 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century bronze Jain Buddha, 24 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of a Daoist immortal, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, the seated male Daoist figure cast in bronze, clasping a tablet before his chest with both hands, eyes closed in meditation, wearing elaborate robes and headress, 29 cm high,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai gilt bronze Buddha Bangkok, 19th century 34 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze statue of Maitreya, modelled with a high bun, convex eyebrow mole, solemn expression, sitting on a double lotus pedestal, with left hand holding a bowl and right hand showing a Sharanagamana-Mudra, 10 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze Koro, Meiji period (1868-1912), charming overall shape of chrysanthemum petals, carved signature to base, 18.5 cm high, 16.5 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century Japanese hammered bronze temple bell, hand forged with planished finish, with Japanese character inscription reading: Tenmei Era 3rd year (1784), followed by various names, possibly followers or donors of the bell to the temple (reading… | *** |  |