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Auction N.3
Fine Asian Art
thu 14 December 2023
Milano - Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo, Corso Buenos Aires 3 - 10:00 CET
For the Oriental Art Auction scheduled for 14th December, Marcopolo Asian Art is delighted to announce its collaboration with Finarte, the two auction houses will hold a joint sale run by Marcopolo Asian Art. The selection will include rare porcelains, jades, bronzes, cloisonné, snuff bottles, textiles, corals, ivories and other collectibles from all over Asia.
Viewing
| Saturday | 9 December 2023 | 10.00 - 20.00 |
| Sunday | 10 December 2023 | 10.00 - 20.00 |
| Monday | 11 December 2023 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Tuesday | 12 December 2023 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
Fine Asian Art December 2023
121
A DEHUA PORCELAIN FIGURE OF GUANDI
China, Kangxi period (1661-1722)
Well shaped and covered with a beautiful ivory enamel, it represents Guandi sitting on a throne well engraved [..], h cm 27,2
121
A DEHUA PORCELAIN FIGURE OF GUANDI
China, Kangxi period (1661-1722)
Well shaped and covered with a beautiful ivory enamel, it represents Guandi sitting on a throne well engraved [..], h cm 27,2
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 1.200,00 / 1.500,00
122
A DEHUA PORCELAIN VASE
China, Kangxi period (1661-1722)
The classic gu shape is completely covered with an ivory glaze; on the base are three labels, one from the V. [..], h cm 23,5
122
A DEHUA PORCELAIN VASE
China, Kangxi period (1661-1722)
The classic gu shape is completely covered with an ivory glaze; on the base are three labels, one from the V. [..], h cm 23,5
Starting price
€ 1.400,00
Estimate
€ 1.400,00 / 1.800,00
123
A PORCELAIN DEHUA TRIPOD CENSER
China, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century
The semi-globular body finely engraved with taotie rests on three long legs engraved with Greek, is completely [..], h cm 11,5
123
A PORCELAIN DEHUA TRIPOD CENSER
China, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century
The semi-globular body finely engraved with taotie rests on three long legs engraved with Greek, is completely [..], h cm 11,5
Starting price
€ 700,00
Estimate
€ 900,00 / 1.300,00
124
A BLANC-DE-CHINE LIBATION CUP
China, Kangxi period (1661-1722)
In the shape of cloud, it is well decorated in relief with a dragon that descends from the clouds and one that [..], h cm 7,5 x l cm 14
124
A BLANC-DE-CHINE LIBATION CUP
China, Kangxi period (1661-1722)
In the shape of cloud, it is well decorated in relief with a dragon that descends from the clouds and one that [..], h cm 7,5 x l cm 14
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
125
A RARE WHITE-GLAZED BRACKET-LOBED DISH
China, Five dynasties (907 - 960)
The dish is elegantly modelled and decorated in an ivory-white glaze with the exception of the foot ring and base, [..], d cm 17
125
A RARE WHITE-GLAZED BRACKET-LOBED DISH
China, Five dynasties (907 - 960)
The dish is elegantly modelled and decorated in an ivory-white glaze with the exception of the foot ring and base, [..], d cm 17
Starting price
€ 5.000,00
Estimate
€ 5.000,00 / 7.000,00
126
A BRONZE AMITAYUS BUDDHA
China, Qianlong Mark and period, dated 1770
Seated on a pedestal at the base of which is the six-character mark of the Qianlong Emperor and the geng yin [..], h cm 21
126
A BRONZE AMITAYUS BUDDHA
China, Qianlong Mark and period, dated 1770
Seated on a pedestal at the base of which is the six-character mark of the Qianlong Emperor and the geng yin [..], h cm 21
Starting price
€ 2.800,00
Estimate
€ 2.800,00 / 4.000,00
127
A GILT AND ENAMEL COPPER FIGURE
China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
In the form of a seated luohan, the robe is embossed and chiselled with clouds and flowers. Provenance: from [..], h cm 15
127
A GILT AND ENAMEL COPPER FIGURE
China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
In the form of a seated luohan, the robe is embossed and chiselled with clouds and flowers. Provenance: from [..], h cm 15
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 1.000,00
128
A BRONZE FIGURE OF A TARA
Tibet-Nepal, 18th / 19th century
Representing Green Tara seated on a double lotus flower in dhyana mudra position; the background is engraved [..], h cm 18,3
128
A BRONZE FIGURE OF A TARA
Tibet-Nepal, 18th / 19th century
Representing Green Tara seated on a double lotus flower in dhyana mudra position; the background is engraved [..], h cm 18,3
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 1.000,00
129
A GILT-COPPER BUDDHA
Tibet, 18th / 19th century
Portraying the Buddha Shakyamuni seated in padmasana on a double lotus flower base while with his right hand [..], h cm 14
129
A GILT-COPPER BUDDHA
Tibet, 18th / 19th century
Portraying the Buddha Shakyamuni seated in padmasana on a double lotus flower base while with his right hand [..], h cm 14
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
130
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA
Tibet - Nepal, 18th century
Cast in dhyanasana sitting position on a double lotus flower base, hands are in the typical meditation position [..], h cm 12
130
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA
Tibet - Nepal, 18th century
Cast in dhyanasana sitting position on a double lotus flower base, hands are in the typical meditation position [..], h cm 12
Starting price
€ 2.500,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.500,00
131
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA
Tibet, 18th century
Finely cast, it depicts the Buddha Shakyamuni, seated in padmasana on a double lotus-flower base while his hands [..], h cm 10
131
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA
Tibet, 18th century
Finely cast, it depicts the Buddha Shakyamuni, seated in padmasana on a double lotus-flower base while his hands [..], h cm 10
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
132
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESVARA
Tibet, 17th / 18th century
Here he is depicted with four harms, seated on a double lotus base, with the legs in the lotus position (padmasana), [..], h cm 13,9
132
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESVARA
Tibet, 17th / 18th century
Here he is depicted with four harms, seated on a double lotus base, with the legs in the lotus position (padmasana), [..], h cm 13,9
Starting price
€ 10.000,00
Estimate
€ 10.000,00 / 15.000,00
133
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA
Tibet, 18th century
Finely decorated represents the iconographic form of the historical Buddha sitting in padmasana, on a double [..], h cm 16.3
133
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA
Tibet, 18th century
Finely decorated represents the iconographic form of the historical Buddha sitting in padmasana, on a double [..], h cm 16.3
Starting price
€ 3.500,00
Estimate
€ 3.500,00 / 5.000,00
134
A RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A STANDING BODHISATTVA
Tibet, 18th century
Well cast in an upright position it is finely chiseled and decorated with bezels of semi-precious stones. Standing [..], h cm 17,8
134
A RARE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A STANDING BODHISATTVA
Tibet, 18th century
Well cast in an upright position it is finely chiseled and decorated with bezels of semi-precious stones. Standing [..], h cm 17,8
Starting price
€ 10.000,00
Estimate
€ 10.000,00 / 12.000,00
135
A LARGE GILT COPPER AND BRONZE FIGURE OF MAHAKALA
Tibet, 18th / 19th century
Depicting Mahakala, one of the eight Dharmapala defenders of Tibetan Buddhism, with six arms, wearing a precious [..], h cm 66
135
A LARGE GILT COPPER AND BRONZE FIGURE OF MAHAKALA
Tibet, 18th / 19th century
Depicting Mahakala, one of the eight Dharmapala defenders of Tibetan Buddhism, with six arms, wearing a precious [..], h cm 66
Starting price
€ 40.000,00
Estimate
€ 40.000,00 / 50.000,00
136
A GILT AND LACQUERED BRONZE SEATED FIGURE
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Representing a bodhisattva seated on a lotus flower in dhyana mudra position; robes are embellished with chiseling; [..], h cm 23
136
A GILT AND LACQUERED BRONZE SEATED FIGURE
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Representing a bodhisattva seated on a lotus flower in dhyana mudra position; robes are embellished with chiseling; [..], h cm 23
Starting price
€ 1.400,00
Estimate
€ 1.400,00 / 1.800,00
137
A LARGE BRONZE FIGURE
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Powerfully cast depicting a character in armor sitting on a lion. 青铜赵公明像，中国，明朝（1368-1644） , h cm 51
137
A LARGE BRONZE FIGURE
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Powerfully cast depicting a character in armor sitting on a lion. 青铜赵公明像，中国，明朝（1368-1644） , h cm 51
Starting price
€ 8.000,00
Estimate
€ 8.000,00 / 12.000,00
138
A BRONZE FIGURE
China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Depicting a sage in a seated position, the robe is embellished with chiselling. 财神铜像，中国，明朝 (1368-1644) , h cm 33
138
A BRONZE FIGURE
China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Depicting a sage in a seated position, the robe is embellished with chiselling. 财神铜像，中国，明朝 (1368-1644) , h cm 33
Starting price
€ 4.000,00
Estimate
€ 4.000,00 / 6.000,00
139
AN ARCHAISTIC GU-SHAPED BRONZE VASE
China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
With its powerful shape, it is well chiselled all over the body with greek and taotie; rings are applied on the [..], h cm 39
139
AN ARCHAISTIC GU-SHAPED BRONZE VASE
China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
With its powerful shape, it is well chiselled all over the body with greek and taotie; rings are applied on the [..], h cm 39
Starting price
€ 2.000,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
140
A SMALL BRONZE ARROW VASE
China, Yuan Dynasty (1279 - 1368)
The pear-shaped body rises up to a flared neck with an everted rim and flanked by a pair of tubular handles, [..], h cm 18,2
140
A SMALL BRONZE ARROW VASE
China, Yuan Dynasty (1279 - 1368)
The pear-shaped body rises up to a flared neck with an everted rim and flanked by a pair of tubular handles, [..], h cm 18,2
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00
141
A BRONZE INLAID TRIPOD CENSER
China, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century
Resting on three high legs and with a globular body, culminating in two handles at the mouth, the body is finely [..], h cm 12
141
A BRONZE INLAID TRIPOD CENSER
China, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century
Resting on three high legs and with a globular body, culminating in two handles at the mouth, the body is finely [..], h cm 12
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
142
A RARE GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE INCENSE BURNER
China, 17th / 18th century
Resting on three ruyi-shaped feet, the short body is finely cast in a band to scale widening upwards from which [..], h cm 3,2 x d cm 17,4
142
A RARE GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE INCENSE BURNER
China, 17th / 18th century
Resting on three ruyi-shaped feet, the short body is finely cast in a band to scale widening upwards from which [..], h cm 3,2 x d cm 17,4
Starting price
€ 5.000,00
Estimate
€ 5.000,00 / 7.000,00
143
A GILT-BRONZE CENSER
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
With a powerful rectangular shape that rests on four legs, it is finely decorated in relief and gilt on each [..], h cm 18 x l cm 22
143
A GILT-BRONZE CENSER
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
With a powerful rectangular shape that rests on four legs, it is finely decorated in relief and gilt on each [..], h cm 18 x l cm 22
Starting price
€ 1.400,00
Estimate
€ 1.400,00 / 2.200,00
144
A BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
The lobed globular body in six petals is well decorated with reserves in relief with flowers, the loops are shaped [..], h cm 8
144
A BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
The lobed globular body in six petals is well decorated with reserves in relief with flowers, the loops are shaped [..], h cm 8
Starting price
€ 2.000,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 2.500,00
145
A BRONZE CENSER
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Well cast in the shape of a pho dog with the head tilting. 青铜香炉，中国，明朝（1368-1644） , h cm 35
145
A BRONZE CENSER
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Well cast in the shape of a pho dog with the head tilting. 青铜香炉，中国，明朝（1368-1644） , h cm 35
Starting price
€ 3.000,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 5.000,00
146
A CLOISONNE CUP
China, 17th / 18th century
With a blue ground as well as inside, it is well decorated with flowers, trees and rocks in polychrome enamel. [..], h cm 7 x d cm 11,5
146
A CLOISONNE CUP
China, 17th / 18th century
With a blue ground as well as inside, it is well decorated with flowers, trees and rocks in polychrome enamel. [..], h cm 7 x d cm 11,5
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
147
A SMALL CLOISONNE VASE
China, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century
The raised foot, pyriform body with a flared edge, is well decorated with the classic millefleurs pattern. 景泰蓝小花瓶，中国，清，十八世纪 [..], h cm 12,5
147
A SMALL CLOISONNE VASE
China, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century
The raised foot, pyriform body with a flared edge, is well decorated with the classic millefleurs pattern. 景泰蓝小花瓶，中国，清，十八世纪 [..], h cm 12,5
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 800,00
148
TWO GILT-COPPER CLOISONNE PLAQUES
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Tri-lobed and four-lobed in the shape of ruyi, they are decorated with floral motifs in polychrome enamels. [..], h max cm 9 x l max cm 15
148
TWO GILT-COPPER CLOISONNE PLAQUES
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Tri-lobed and four-lobed in the shape of ruyi, they are decorated with floral motifs in polychrome enamels. [..], h max cm 9 x l max cm 15
Starting price
€ 4.000,00
Estimate
€ 4.000,00 / 5.000,00
149
A PAIR OF CLOISONNE VASES
China, early 20th century
Shaped like a square-section baluster column, they are decorated on a yellow background with qilong, bats and [..], h cm 49,5
149
A PAIR OF CLOISONNE VASES
China, early 20th century
Shaped like a square-section baluster column, they are decorated on a yellow background with qilong, bats and [..], h cm 49,5
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
150
A CLOISONNE TRIPOD CENSER
China, 20th century
Supported by a tripod base with bronze dragon heads, the body is enamelled with lotus flowers and plant motifs, [..], h cm 32,5
150
A CLOISONNE TRIPOD CENSER
China, 20th century
Supported by a tripod base with bronze dragon heads, the body is enamelled with lotus flowers and plant motifs, [..], h cm 32,5
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00