Auction Preview: Asian Art Auction 6 at Hardt Auctions GmbH, Radevormwald, Feb 23
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What: Asian Art Auction 6Where: Hardt Auctions GmbH; Robert-Bosch-Str. 12, Radevormwald, 42477, GermanyWhen: February 23; 09.00 am GMTTop lots of the sale:- Amithaba. Bronze with Inlays, Tibet, 16th century, H: 29 cm. A sitting Buddha Amithaba on double lotuAuction Preview: Asian Art Auction 6 at Hardt Auctions GmbH, Radevormwald, Feb 23
What: Asian Art Auction 6Where: Hardt Auctions GmbH; Robert-Bosch-Str. 12, Radevormwald, 42477, GermanyWhen: February 23; 09.00 am GMTTop lots of the sale:- Amithaba. Bronze with Inlays, Tibet, 16th century, H: 29 cm. A sitting Buddha Amithaba on double lotus base. The nimbus is formed of a dharmachakra, or eight spoke wheel. Estimate: €12,000 - €15,000 ($ 13,523- $ 16,904)- Buddha. Bronze. Kashmir/ Swat Valley, 8th century. H: 21 cm. This statue shows a number of Swat Valley style elements. Sitting Buddha in lotus pose on throne supported by two lion standing on a lotus base resting on a two-stage plinth. Estimate: €10,000 - €15,000 ($ 11,269 - $ 16,904)- Avalokiteshvara. Bronze. Tibet, 18th century. H: 54 cm. Estimate: €5,000 - €8,000 ($ 5,634 - $ 9,015)- Avalokitesvara. Bronze, Tibet, 18th century or earlier, in Pala Dynasty style. H: 24,5 cm. 11-headed and 6-armed detailed Bronze Avalokiteshvara standing on double lotus base. Dressed in a long loincloth with incised patterns and the body decorated with ornate jewellery. Estimate: €3,000 - €4,000 ($ 3,380 - $ 4,507)- Buddha. Bronze, Kashmir or Tibet, 12th century, H: 12 cm. Estimate: €3,000 - €4,000 ($ 3,380 - $ 4,507)- Vajravahi. Bronze firegilt. Tibet or Nepal, 15th century. H: 15 cm. Wrathful emanation of female Tantric Buddha Vajrayogini. She is easily identified by a boar's, head portruding from her head, wearing a crown with five skulls. Estimate: €3,000 - €3,500 ($ 3,380 - $ 3,944)- Buddha Maitreya. Grey Christ. Gandhara. 4th ct. H: 16 cm. Gandhara was an ancient state in present-day Pakistan. It is best known for its Buddhist art which was heavily influenced by early Greco-Roman art. Estimate: €2,500 - €3,000 ($ 2,817 - $ 3,380)- Manjushri. Stone. Nepal. 16th ct. H: 25 cm. A three-headed Manjushri statue on a wooden platform. The deity is sitting in lotus pose on a double lotus base before a three-banded aureole. Manjushri has four arms, holding a flaming sword, an utpala lotus and other attributes. With the sword he cuts fundamental ignorance. Estimate: €2,000 - €3,000 ($ 2,253 - $ 3,380)- Sitting Guanyin. Bronze, Rest Painted. China. 16th ct (Ming Dynasty). H: 33 cm. Sitting Bodhisattva Guanyin on separated double lotus base. Elegantely cast with downcast eyes and a serene expression. He is seated in lotus position. In his left hand above the knee he is holding a little cup. The Bodhisattva's right hand is raised with his thumb touching his index and middle finger. Estimate: €2,500 - €3,000 ($ 2,817 - $ 3,380)- Buddha. Bronze with Silver eyes, Swat Valley 10th century. H: 14 cm. Sitting Buddha on double lotus base with hands forming mudras. Behind him a flaming double aureole with pointed top, the deity Hanuman is sitting on the base to his right. Estimate: €2,000 - €2,500 ($ 2,253 - $ 2,817)For details, visit: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more

