What: Glories of Buddhist ArtWhere: Christie’s; Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No. 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong KongWhen: May 29; 10.30 PMPublic Viewing: 24 May, 10:30am - 8pm25 May, 10:30am - 6:30pm26 May, 10:30am - 6:30pm27 May, 10:30am - 6:30pm28 May, 10:30am - 6:30pmTop lots of the sale:—Lot 2713: “A Highly Important Majestic Pair of Wood Figures of Standing Bodhisattvas.” Five Dynasties-Northern Song Dynasty, 10th-11th Century. Comprised of a standing figure of Guanyin, and a standing figure of Mahasthamaprapta, each regal bodhisattva is standing swayed gently to one side, with one hand raised and the other hand holding the end of the celestial scarf wrapped around the arms and back. Guanyin: 56 ¾ in. (144 cm.) high; stand: 10 7/8 in. (27.5 cm.) high. Mahasthamaprapta: 57 1/8 in. (145 cm.) high; stand: 11 in. (28 cm.) high. Estimate: 40,000,000 HKD - 60,000,000 HKD (5,121,640 USD - 7,682,460 USD)—Lot 2704: “A Highly Important And Monumental Imperial Gilt-Lacquered Wood Figure Of The Medicine Buddha.” Qing Dynasty, 18th Century. The Buddha is shown seated in padmasana with his right hand extended in varadamudra and his left hand held above his lap, with palm upward in dhyanamudra, clad in voluminous robes gathered above the waist, the face with a serene expression and the forehead inset with a lapis lazuli urna. The figure: 68 in. (172.7 cm.) high; gilt-lacquered wood pedestal: 27 in. (68.5 cm.) high. Estimate: 30,000,000 HKD - 50,000,000 HKD (3,841,230 USD - 6,402,050 USD)—Lot 2710: “A Rare Gilt-Bronze Seated Figure Of Bhaisajyaraja Avalokitesvara.” Dali Kingdom, 12th Century. The figure is finely cast seated in dhyanasana, the long upper torso wearing loose ropes, partially revealing his chest covered with elaborate necklaces, the right hand holding a sprig of willow and the left hand holding a lobed alms bowl, a celestial scarf floating across his both arms. 12 ½ in. (31.7 cm.) high, wood stand. Estimate: 8,000,000 HKD - 12,000,000 HKD (1,024,328 USD - 1,536,492 USD)—Lot 2703: “A Highly Important And Exceedingly Rare Huanghuali Altar Table, Gongzhuo.” Ming Dyansty, Second Half Of 15th Century. The two-panel rectangular top is set in a mitred frame with 'water-stopping' moulding and 'ice-plate' edge. 39 in. (99 cm.) overall high, 41 in. (115cm.) long, 27 in. (69.8cm.) deep. Estimate: 6,000,000 HKD - 8,000,000 HKD (768,246 USD - 1,024,328 USD)—Lot 2707: “A Rare and Superbly Cast Gilt-Bronze Figure of Panjarnata Mahakala.” Ming Dynasty, 15th Century. The protector deity is standing with a fierce expression holding a kartri and kapala in each of his hands. 12 1/8 in. (31 cm.) high, box. Estimate: 6,000,000 HKD - 8,000,000 HKD (768,246 USD - 1,024,328 USD)—Lot 2708: “A Superbly Cast Gilt-Copper Stone-Inlaid Seated Figure of Manjusri.” Nepal, 14th Century. The bodhisattva is finely cast seated in vajraparyankasana, his right hand holding up a sword, the khadja, behind his head, his left hand in the vitarka mudra, with a lotus stem supporting a book of the ‘Perfection of Wisdom’, Prajnaparamita Sutra, on his left shoulder. The bottom has a small consecration plate incised with a visvavajra. 9 in. (22.8 cm.) high, box. Estimate: 3,500,000 HKD - 4,500,000 HKD (448,144 USD - 576,184 USD)—Lot 2709: “A Rare Gilt-Lacquered Wood Seated Figure of a Bodhisattva.” Yuan Dynasty, 14th Century. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) high, box. Estimate: 2,000,000 HKD - 3,000,000 HKD (256,082 USD - 384,123 USD)For details, visit: https://www.christies.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more