New York City Estate Auction

Buddhist sculpture has long been part of China’s history, dating back to the second century BCE. The initial representations were not human forms but rather empty seats, footprints, trees, or domes. The human form sculptures began during the fourth century CE. One of the highlights of the upcoming New York City Estate auction, presented by Showplace Antique + Design Center, is a large Chinese gilt copper figure of Buddha Shakyamuni from the Ming dynasty. The figure is heavily cast and seated with hands held in the dhyana mudra. The face has a calm expression and the hair is tightly curled above the elongated earlobes. Another sculpture of interest in this sale is a large bronze figure from 17^th or 18^th-century Tibet. The heavily cast yab-yum icon of Hevajra with his consort Nairatmya has hands on the right holding kapala with animals. Those on the left hold kapala with images of the gods of air, water, and elements.

The auction also features several works from Lee Friedlander, an American photographer and artist. He is known for his work documenting the urban social landscape. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.