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Bronze — Oriental - Aalders Auctions
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| Aalders Auctions | |
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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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| *** | Large Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Naga Kanya, depicted kneeling with hands in mudra holding shell, with turquoise and coral accents, mark to base, height 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with legs crossed and hands in mudras, with elaborate headdress and jewellery, raised on a double lotus base, height 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze guardian, depicted seated, wearing headdress and amour with arms resting on legs, incised decoration, height 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze figure of Buddha, depicted seated cross legged with hands in gyan mudra, set below the head modelled with serene expression and downcast eyes, with extant blue accents to the ushnisha, the figure set above a double lotus pedestal base,… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Avaloiteshavara Shadakshari, seated in dhyanasana, wearing headdress, eyes downcast in serene expression with two joined in namaskara mudra, the upper hands raised with lotus blossom and prayer beads,… | *** |  |
| *** | Rare and beautiful Japanese Meiji period bronze and mixed metal vase (1868-1912), of large proportions, with a spreading lip above a waisted neck and tapering body, decorated with a fine raised scene of peacocks on a rocky outcrop surrounded by flowers… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze Avalokiteshvara, depicted with multiple graduated heads above a serene expression with multiple arms in pose, with flowing robes and ornate jewellery on a lotus base, height 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze figure of Bodhisattva adorned in Yongle style with elaborate crown and jewelry and fine facial features, seated on a double lotus pedestal, hands held in front with lotus stalks emanating from the hands, the symbols of the Bodhisattva… | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese Meiji period jewellery casket, in bronze, with a curved top and double dragon handles, the body set with shaped panels displaying scenes of birds and insects amongst flowering branches, accented in gilt and silver, the door opening to reveal… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with halo behind, with top knot and curled hair, with serene expression on face and with sash from shoulder, with censer resting in hand and lotus flower in other hand, on lotus base upon stepped base, height 20… | *** |  |
| *** | Large heavy Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze deity, depicted standing with right knee bent slightly and with a straight forward gaze, with large headdress, evidence of gilt and lacquer, height 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze multi faced Buddha, depicted standing with serene expression to face, with multiple arms, on lotus stand, height 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Lama, depicted seated wearing hat with painted features, holding vajra in one hand and censer in the other, wearing robes and with crossed legs, height 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, holding a flaming pearl in his left hand with his other hand raised, in traditional clothing with ring and flames behind, raised upon a rocky outcrop with script to front, mark to base, height… | *** |  |
| *** | Good Chinese gilt bronze Tara, probably Qing dynasty, depicted seated with top knot and headdress, eyes down cast in serene expression, lobed ears, necklaces, hands resting in lap and legs crossed, on double lotus base, underside inscribed with four… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze Hu, with cover, decorated with archaic toatie motifs, accented with gilt and silver, with swing handle, height 30.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of 20th century gilt bronze figures of monks, seated in dhyanasana with hands in vitarka mudra, one holding a bowl dressed in robes and 'Yellow hat,' seated on lobed pillow forms with fine engraving, height 10 cm and 9 cm (2). Provenenace: Josef… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze multi faced Buddha, depicted standing with eleven graduated heads and eight arms to in pose, the others holding attributes, the whole resting upon a circular lotus base, height 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Large Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with curled hair, with serene expression and downcast eyes, with robes falling from shoulders and tied at waist accented with lotus scroll borders, with hands in dhyana pose and legs crossed, the whole… | *** |  |
| *** | Extremely large Chinese gilt bronze Jambhala, depicted seated with head dress and stern look, with necklace, holding mongoose in one hand and peach in the other, seated on scroll base, 38 cm x 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Good pair of Japanese Meiji period censers, in mixed metal, with a spreading top, decorated with flowers, above a twin handled body, beautifully decorated with samurai warriors in bronze, gold, silver and copper, with rampant dragons verso, on base on a… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese Qianlong mark and period gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, dated genyin year corresponding to 1770, with ogee flamed finial, depicted seated with top not and headdress, serene expression, lobed ears and earrings, with necklace sash from shoulder and… | *** |  |
| *** | Good Chinese gilt bronze Tara, depicted wearing headdress and flaming top bun, head slightly turned wearing jewellery, with lotus raising from arms, hands raised in pose, one leg resting on double lotus base, height 14 cm. Other Notes: this was part of a… | *** |  |
| *** | Good Sukhothai 14th/15th century bronze standing Buddha, with top knot and curled hair, above lobed ears, with serene expression, one arm outwards, the other resting beside robe, with sampot tied at waist with evidence of decoration, on silvered plinth,… | *** |  |
| *** | Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Vajrasattva Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, holding a vajra and drillbu, with elaborate headdress and jewellery, with downcast eyes and serene expression on face, raised on a double lotus base, six character mark to… | *** |  |
| *** | Large Japanese bronze jar and cover, the cover set with fo dog finial above a pierced border, the body continuously decorated in relief with water birds and pond scene, the whole resting on three mask feet, above a circular base with incised geometric… | *** |  |
| *** | Large gilt bronze Buddha eyes downcast with fine serene facial features and wearing a flowing dhoti robe, seated on elaborate triple layered lotus pedestal, six character mark to back of base, height 59 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Stunning late Ming Dynasty bronze and lacquer Buddha, depicted seated with headdress and eyes downcast, with robes falling from shoulders and holding a censer, raised on purpose made wooden stand, height 78 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Very large Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, with knotted hair and a downwards gaze, shown with one hand resting in the lap with the other resting on the knee, seated on a double lotus base, evidence of lacquer, height… | *** |  |
| *** | Unusual Chinese bronze scholars brush rest, in the form of mountain and walled city with figures on horse back on wooden stand, 23 cm x 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Tibetan Buddhist gilt bronze on stand, depicting the worldly protector Gyalpo Pehar, seated on the back of a mythical beast above a lotus base, with three faces and six arms, with cold painted mane and tail, with incised dorja symbol to base, height 16.5… | *** |  |
| *** | Large Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with eyes downcast, seated with legs crossed, with one hand in lap facing upwards, the other resting on knee, resting on a fan base, with painted hair and finial, height 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Heavy Sino-Tibetan bronze Buddha, depicted seated cross legged with downcast serene expression, the right hand raised in Apana mudra, dressed in elaborate crown and robes with freeflowing drapery cascading from the arms, raised on a double lotus base,… | *** |  |
| *** | Large pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze ducks, by Hideyama, Shuzan, both depicted standing, one with mouth open, the other with mouth closed, tail to one, signed verso, height 62 cm and 50.5 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Large Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with headdress and top knot, with serene expression, lobed ears and earring, above ornate necklace and robes tied at waist, hands in pose, on double lotus base, height 44 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated cross legged with upturned soles, with both hands raised in gyan mudras below a downcast serene expression, adorned with elaborate crown head dress and free flowing robes around the elbows, raised on a… | *** |  |
| *** | Stunning Japanese Meiji period bronze lidded urn, by Nogawa, the slightly domed cover set with large finial in the form of a samurai warrior brandishing a naginata, set above a quatrefoil form body, each decorated with a panel in relief depicting a monkey… | *** |  |
| *** | Mongolian gilt bronze figure of Manjushri, depicted seated holding a sword, with fine facial features, on a double lotus base, height 22 cm Provenance: Bonhams Australia, lot 522 | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze and enamel twin handled censer and cover, set with kylin finial, above a baluster body, decorated with panels of flowers and landscapes, in soft tones of green and pink, flanked by dragon handles and raised on three legs, height 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Good gilt bronze/copper Jambhala seated on dog of Fo, depicted with headdress, with earrings and necklaces, one hand in pose, the other holding mongoose, seated on dog of fo with head turned, raised on a lotus base, with back flame finial, 17 cm x 15 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Burmese bronze seated Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed and hands in mudras, set with elaborate head dress and elongated earlobes, height 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Wonderful early Chinese bronze dragon censer, of square lobed form, decorated with a dragon to cover above a pierced cloud cover, the body decorated with rampant dragons, raised on four feet, height 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, with hands in lap holding offering cup, with robes draped over one shoulder, on a double lotus base, height 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Large Thai Sukhothai style bronze head, with flamed finial above curled hair and long lobed ears, with eyes downcast in serene expression, raised on wooden plinth, flame finial possibly replaced, height 37 cm and 51 cm (including plinth) purchased: the… | *** |  |
| *** | 17th/18th century Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, Prajnaparmita, seated in dhyanasana, on a double lotus base, her principal hands in dharmacharamundra and her upper hands in vitarkamundra, the left holding manuscript and right holding beaded mala, height 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Bronze seated Buddha, depicted with elaborate headdress, with one palm facing outwards and legs bent, seated on a double lotus base, with silvered accents, height 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | South East Asian bronze seated Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, with one hand resting on knee, the other turned upward in lap, on a lotus base, height 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of squat baluster form, with twin handles suspending loose drop rings, in patinated finish, four character mark to base, height 8 cm and diameter 9.5 cm, together with matching stand (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese Ming Dynasty (1388-1644) gilt bronze Infant Buddha, depicted standing with one hand raised upwards and the other hand pointing to the ground, with robes at waist with incised lotus decoration, attached to later base, height 18.5 cm and 21 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed and left arm raised in Surya mudras, the right arm with open palm, with elaborate crown headdress and robes, raised on a double lotus pedestal base, height 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Large Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated Tara, depicted wearing headdress and flaming top bun, with jewellery and lotus raising from arms, with hands raised in pose, seated on a double lotus base, height 43 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze figure, depicting a seated monk with legs crossed and hands in mudra, with heavily incised decoration to robe and to pedestal base, with character marks to top and rear of pedestal, further incised markings to base, height 19.5 cm x… | *** |  |
| *** | Good Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated on elephant, wearing headdress, serene expression, with hands raised in pose, on lotus base, height 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese twin handled enamelled bronze censer, of facetted bulbous form with twin dragon handles, the cover set with fo dog finial, the body decorated with panels depicting landscape and flowers, in tones of green, pink and blue, raised on three dragon… | *** |  |
| *** | Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated in Lalitasana with hands Vitarkamudra Varadamudra, with headdress and jewellery, raised on a double lotus base, height 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with eyes downcast and serene expression on face, resting in a lotus base above a turbulent wave stand with tortoise, height 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze twin handled Ding and cover, of bun form, set with repeating diaper and Taoist motifs to body, flanked by a pair of angled handles on three feet, height 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Large Japanese Meiji period censer, in bronze and mixed metal, with a circular top decorated with applied bids and flowers with crenulated apron, above a vase shaped support, decorated with immortal to one side and flowers to the other, above an elaborate… | *** |  |
| *** | Heavy Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of cylindrical form with waisted base, decorated with mythical creatures to handles and archaic style patterns to body, height 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Indian seated bronze / copper Pravati, depicted with top knot and wearing necklace, with one hand raised in pose, the other resting beside, on double lotus base, height 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Khmer 14th century standing bronze Buddha, depicted with headdress and eyes downcast, wearing earrings and necklace, with robes tied at waist, on a metal base on wooden stand, a/f, without hands, height 22 cm (figure). Provenance: Estate of the late Dr.… | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese Meiji period bronze figure group, depicting an immortal lifting an oni above his head, his robes accented with dragons and cloud scrolls, standing upon a rocky outcrop, on stand with masked cabriole legs, height 56 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Good Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of squat baluster form, flanked by loop handles, decorated with a raised border of semi precious objects, the whole on four feet, on stand, impressed seal to base, length 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of bronze reclining lions, set above short rectangular pedestals, felt lining to bases, height 9 cm x length 21.5 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Tibetan gilt bronze deity figures, each figure depicting a standing horned deity with three skulls, each raised on a lotus base with incised marking to underside, height 10.5 cm and width 8 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Large bronze seated Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed and one hand resting on knee, with curled hair and serene expression on face, raised an a shaped pedestal, height 59 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Large Chinese bronze bell, of barrel form with dragon head handle and accented with dimples, height 51 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 17th/18th century Thai bronze Buddha head, Ayutthaya period, with painted shell eyes, elongated earlobes with earrings and pointed ushnisha, evidence of gilt, mounted on wooden pedestal, total height 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze censer, of squat bun form, with raised lip, on three cylindrical legs, impressed mark to base, diameter 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Good Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva, depicted seated with headdress, head slightly tilted, eyes down cast with necklace and headdress accented in coral, hand in pose the other resting beside lotus, legs crossed with robe tied at waist, height 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Lovely Japanese Edo period bronze and champleve dove censer and cover, depicted standing on log with head turned looking backwards, the wings lifting to reveal censer, the whole perched upon a rock and accented in blue, red, yellow and white enamel,… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze twin handled censer, cover and stand, the pierced domed cover set with a coral finial, above a baluster body, with cartouche of script raised on three feet, on carved wooden base, seal mark to base, height 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze twin handled censor, of squat baluster form, with twin kylin mask handles, the body decorated with acanthus motifs. Mark to base, length 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure, depicting a figure seated on top of a ox, shown with mouth open, with one arm raised and the other resting on its leg, mark to base, height 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze standing Bodhisattva Manjushri, the figure with head slightly turned wearing crown, with one hand raised holding sword, the other with lotus, with robes falling from waist raised on stand, height 11.5 cm (figure) | *** |  |
| *** | Good Southern Indian 18th century bronze Krishna Tamil Nadu, depicted standing with one arm outstretched, the other holding a sphere, with one knee raised, height 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection | *** |  |
| *** | Good Chinese bronze twin handled vase, of baluster form, decorated with bands of taotie motifs, with mask handles, raised on a circular foot, inscribed marks to base, height 26 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent. | *** |  |
| *** | Good Burmese bronze Rain/Frog drum, with a circular top, with central star motif, surrounded by four frogs, on a waisted base, with ribbed motifs, 49 cm x64 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Good Chinese gilt bronze censer and cover, of lobed squat baluster form, set with dragon mask handles flanking panels displaying flowering branches and animals, raised on three legs, with wooden cover, height 7 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection | *** |  |
| *** | Large pair of Chinese bronze Hu vases, in archaic taste, decorated with palmettes and bands of taotie motifs, flanked by cylindrical handles on an oval foot, a/f, bases drilled, the whole raised on wooden stands, height 29.5 cm (vases) (2). Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Early Khmer bronze Ganesha, 11/12th century, depicted seated with crossed legs, depicted with headdress, sash across chest, robes tied at waist, each hand resting on knees holding objects, on polished metal base, height 13.5 cm (including base) | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese archaic style bronze vase and cover, of baluster form, with a flared floral lip, with bands of taoist motif on a spreading foot, height 25.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Hong Kong | *** |  |
| *** | Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani, depicted standing with one arm raised above head, with three eyes and fierce expression on face, on a lotus base, with coloured accents, mark to base, height 22.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated with her legs crossed upon an elephant, with one arm resting on leg and the other up with palm facing outwards, with coloured accents, height 24.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze sheep incense burner, depicted lying with incised scrolling to legs and back, set with pierced dome cover and finial, height 14.5 cm, length 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Good pair of Japanese bronze inlaid vases, of tapering facetted form, by Nogawa workshop, the shoulders decorated with birds holding branches, the facetted sides decorated with bamboo, wisteria, moon scenes and butterflies, mark to base, height 25 cm (2)… | *** |  |
| *** | Good Japanese bronze box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover decorated with an eagle perched in a flowering branch, in mixed metals, the body decorated with a border of iris, signed with seal to base, length 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two unusual Japanese bronze vases, both in the form of tree trunks, accented with prunus blossom and birds, one with deer at base the other with figure, height 31 cm (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Tibetan bronze Buddha, depicted seated with serene expression on face, holding vessel in left hand, raised upon a double lotus base, height 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of squat baluster form, flanked by a pair of mask handles, raised on a circular foot, impressed seal mark to base, diameter 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Good gilt bronze standing Bodhisattva, depicted with headdress and top knot, with head slightly forward and serene expression on face, with ornate jewellery and anklets to feet, with hands in pose and robes tied at waist, on a double lotus base, height 47… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze Ding, of baluster form, flanked by looped handles decorated with raised taotie motifs, raised on four tripod legs, height 22 cm and diameter 17 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Fernande Glynn, a well known Australian actress that… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with one leg folded and hands in mudras, with elaborate headdress and adornment, resting on a double lotus base, accented with red and blue stones, mark to base, height 13.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Heavy Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated with one leg folded, with one arm resting on the other leg, with flowers to shoulders, on a double lotus base, mark to base, height 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Good Japanese bronze figure group, 'Sansukumi-Ken' (ken of the three who are afraid of each other) featuring a snake, frog and slug, signed Kazu-tomo (Ichi-tomo) to base, 4 cm x 6 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese bronze teapot and cover, of globular form, with swing handle and curved spout, the body decorated in relief with cranes and tree, mark to back, height with handle, height 22 cm | *** |  |