Jewellery and Oriental Works of Art

Online-Only Auction, 23 - 28 November 2022

Strauss & Co Cape Town is moving office.

Strauss & Co Cape Town is currently in the process of relocating to our new permanent office at Brickfield Canvas, Woodstock, Cape Town.

Lots will be in transit between spaces, should you wish to collect, bookings are essential at least 1 working day before you intend to collect.

Collections between 5 and 9 December: The Oval, 1st Floor Colinton House, 1 Oakdale Road, Newlands.

Collections between 12 and 15 December: 35 Brickfield Road, Brickfield Canvas, Woodstock.

Call the office on +27 21 683 6560 to make a booking.

Oriental Works of Art

Sold for

ZAR 4 690
Lot 166
  • Two gilt lacquer bronze figures of Buddhas, 18th/19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 690

About this Item

Two gilt lacquer bronze figures of Buddhas, 18th/19th century
possibly Thai, one seated in dhyana mudra on a stepped throne, the other seated in dhyanasana on a stepped lotus throne, the reverse with a pair of ring apertures, gilding worn, the taller 18cm high; a bronze figure of Buddha, 18th/19th century, seated with his hands in dhyana mudra, minor restoration to one arm, 13,5cm high; a silver figure of Buddha, 18th/19th century, seated in dyhanasana on a double lotus throne, restorations and damage, 17,8cm high; and a Chinese bronze figure of a deity, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, standing on his left foot, his right foot bent, brandishing his sword in his right hand, the borders of his robes engraved with scrolls, raised on a stepped engraved base, sword lacking blade, 22,5cm high
(5)

Provenance

The Property of an Oriental Collector.



Other lots that might interest you
A Chinese two-handled bronze censor, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
A Chinese two-handled bronze censor, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
A Chinese bronze bowl, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
A Chinese bronze bowl, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
A Chinese cinnabar red lacquer box, 20th century
A Chinese cinnabar red lacquer box, 20th century
ZAR 1 000 - 1 500
A Japanese carved giltwood standing figure, Edo period, 18th/19th century
A Japanese carved giltwood standing figure, Edo period, 18th/19th century
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
A pair of Japanese bronze models of warriors, Miyao Company, Meiji period, 1868-1912
A pair of Japanese bronze models of warriors, Miyao Company, Meiji period, 1868-1912
ZAR 120 000 - 150 000
Three Japanese hardwood and ivory bezique counters, Meiji period, 1868-1912
Three Japanese hardwood and ivory bezique counters, Meiji period, 1868-1912
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000