TWO-DAY AUCTION: Fine Asian Art, Buddhism and Hinduism

TWO-DAY AUCTION: Fine Asian Art, Buddhism and Hinduism

Day 1: Flagship Live Auction (lots 1-278) on Thursday, 17 October 2024, starting at 11 AM CET - Print Catalog Available

Day 2: Live Auction Online Catalog (lots 279-700) on Friday, 18 October 2024, starting at 11 AM CET - Catalog Online Only

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Galerie Zacke is thrilled to present a two-day live auction event showcasing 700 works of art from China, Southeast Asia, India, and beyond.

The flagship auction will take place on Day 1 of the sale (lots 1-278) and features an inspired selection of impressive pieces from notable collections. Highlights include an important white marble torso of Buddha Maitreya from the Tang dynasty (lot 38), a magnificent pair of Imperial zitan ‘elephant’ stands likely originating from the Forbidden City or Summer Palace (lot 89), and an extremely rare gold rain drum from the ancient kingdoms of Cham (lot 238).

The general auction will follow on Day 2 (lots 279-700), offering opportunities for both seasoned collectors and new bidders.

Museum Deaccessions include the Wou Lien-Pai Museum and the Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum.

Notable Collector’s Provenances include Sir Elton John; Kartika Soekarno-Seegers, the daughter of Sokarno; His Exalted Highness, the Nizam of Hyderabad, Osman Ali Khan (1886-1967); and Xu Yingkui (1830-1903), Viceroy of Min-Zhe, Guangzhou, China; as well as many prestigious names such as Alan and Simone Hartman, Onno Janssens, Dr. Johan Carl Kempe, Nellie and Basil Ionides, David Taylor, and Captain William Alexander ‘Bill’ Palmer CBE DL.

Historic Gallery and Dealership Provenances include Jules Speelman, Sam Bernstein, Jacques Barrère, Michael Goedhuis, Leonardo Vigorelli, Sydney L. Moss Ltd, Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Robert Kleiner, Roger Keverne Ltd, and Spink & Son.

Lot 66 - A PUDDINGSTONE FIGURE OF A LION, TANG DYNASTY

Sold for €14,300

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 69 - A PARCEL-GILT SILVER ‘BIRDS’ STEM CUP, TANG DYNASTY

Sold for €2,600

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 73 - AN UNUSUAL ‘CHILONG’ BRONZE VASE, LATE MING DYNASTY

Sold for €10,400

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 93 - A RARE HAIR CRYSTAL CARVING OF A CAT, 18TH CENTURY

Sold for €3,900

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 109 - A WHITE JADE AND GILT SILVER 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' EWER

Sold for €13,000

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 115 - A FINE OPENWORK WHITE JADE PENDANT, 18TH CENTURY

Sold for €1,430

including Buyer's Premium