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 524 - A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A COURT LADY, TANG DYNASTY

Sold for €1,950

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 528 - A SMALL PAINTED POTTERY JAR, MAJIAYAO CULTURE

Sold for €520

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 530 - A PAINTED POTTERY TWO-HANDLED JAR, NEOLITHIC PERIOD

Sold for €910

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 532 - A PAINTED POTTERY VASE, HU, HAN DYNASTY

Sold for €1,430

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 533 - A RARE SANCAI GLAZED POTTERY JAR, TANG DYNASTY

Sold for €5,200

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 535 - A RARE SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY RHYTON, TANG DYNASTY

Sold for €1,690

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 536 - A RARE SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY RHYTON, TANG DYNASTY

Sold for €1,430

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 538 - A YAOZHOU DUCK-FORM WATER POT, FIVE DYNASTIES

Sold for €650

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 549 - A RARE GREEN-GLAZED POTTERY FLASK, LIAO DYNASTY

Sold for €1,560

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 560 - A LARGE FAMILLE VERTE BALUSTER VASE, KANGXI PERIOD

Sold for €1,040

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 570 - A RUBY-PINK ENAMELED BOWL, YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD

Sold for €19,500

including Buyer's Premium