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  Guanyin is a Chinese manifestation of the Avalokiteśvara bodhisattva, a being committed to attaining Buddhahood. Avalokiteśvara embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Also known as Tara or Jetsun Dölma in Tibet, Avalokiteśvara is a significant figure in Buddhism. One of the noteworthy lots in the upcoming Showplace Antique + Design…

  Sep 22, 20
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  Japanese and Korean Works of Art

  The word hana in Japanese means flowers. Hana Matsumi is the flower festival observed to celebrate Buddha’s birthday in countries such as Japan and Korea. The celebration falls during springtime when flowers like cherry blossoms are in bloom. Many people take time off of work to relax and enjoy the…

  Sep 16, 20
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  Peter Lyon & Harold Mousser Estate Session-2

  Eden Galleries offers a wide array of Asian art and antiques, with a focus on Chinese works of art, in the upcoming sale. Featured is a gilt bronze Manjushri-Ghosha Buddha. In Mahayana Buddhism, Manjushri is believed to have originated in China from Mount Wutai. According to mythology, the diety is…

  Jul 30, 20
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  Peter Lyon & Harold Mousser Estate Session-1

  Blue and white ceramics were introduced in Jingdezhen, China during the Tang dynasty. The blue pigment was derived from cobalt ores, imported from the Middle East. At the time, cobalt was a scarce ingredient and was only used in limited amounts. Several pieces of blue and white porcelain are highlighted…

  Jul 30, 20
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  July Asian Sale

  Showcased in the upcoming July Asian Sale, offered by WR Auction Gallery, is a Chinese bronze Buddha potentially created in the Qing dynasty. The Qing dynasty was the last imperial dynasty in China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. Chinese Buddhism is one of the country’s oldest foreign religions and balances…

  Jul 24, 20
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  Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art

  In Hinduism, the goddess Parvati is believed to be the deity of love, devotion, and fertility. Mythology suggests that Parvati is an embodiment of the primordial cosmic energy who uses her prowess and power to bring peace to the world. A sculpture of Parvati from South India is highlighted in…

  Jul 13, 20
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  Eclectic Collection of Estates Worldwide

  When sculptor and Pop artist Ernest Trova created his signature humanoid figure, The Falling Man, he told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "The figure is a personal hypothetical theory on the nature of man. I believe that man is, first of all, an imperfect creature.” In 1969, Pace Editions published a set…

  Apr 3, 20
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  Art Of Asia - Antiquity To Present Day

  Historically, the Batak tribe of modern-day Indonesia believed a shaman could harness both white and black magic. Each shaman would craft a staff to channel their abilities. One such staff from the Batak people is highlighted in the upcoming Art of Asia auction, presented by Artemis Gallery. Human and animal…

  Mar 16, 20
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  Andrew Jones Will Hold Important Back-to-Back Auctions the Weekend of March 21-22 in Los Angeles

  DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Andrew Jones Auctions’ DTLA Collections & Estates auction on Sunday, March 22nd, will feature a vast selection of market fresh furnishings, decorations and accessories, all enticingly priced.  The sale will be held online and in the gallery at 2221 South Main Street in downtown Los…

  Mar 10, 20
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  Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts & Fine Rugs

  Early Buddhist writings were based on the Indian cultural concept of a Universal Monarch (Chakravartin). They frequently described the physical appearance of the Buddha with 112 distinguishing characteristics. These features included an oval on the top of the head, three curved horizontal lines on the neck, and a Dharma Wheel…

  Mar 5, 20
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  Chinese Antique, Art & Estate

  The upcoming Chinese Antique, Art & Estate Sale presented by Mega International Auctions offers a selection of Chinese fine art, antiques, and collectibles. This sale gathers works by artists such as Charles Levier, Grandma Moses, and Walasse Ting in the fine art category. The featured collectibles include items from the…

  Nov 19, 19
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  Fine Japanese, Korean, and SE Asian Art

  The Scanlan Collection presents Fine Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian Arts. This assortment features such items as a bronze Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, a bronze Buddha, a Japanese scroll, miniature Satsuma teapot and more.    Featured in the auction is a large, patinated bronze Korean Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara sitting on the back of a…

  Oct 31, 19
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  Day Two: The Fine Sale

  The Fine Sale, offered by Stair, includes categories from fine, decorative and Asian art to furniture. At the top of the auction is a painting by distinguished African American painter Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937). This oil painting, dated 1897, features a Cairo scene with a boat carrying several people in…

  Oct 24, 19
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  Kimono & Japanese Art

  Alexander Murray's personal collection of art and everyday items are available in the upcoming Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers offered event, the Kimono & Japanese Art auction. Kimonos from multiple eras are the most notable items. But despite the auction's name, several lots span over 250 years of Asian history and…

  Oct 23, 19
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  Fall 2019 Fine Asian Art & Antiques

  This September the 28th could well be marked as the day for antique lovers and collectors as Fall 2019 Fine Asian Art & Antiques auction takes place in Rockville. China Luban Antique offers 399 items, with Asian art and antiques dominating the collection with 397 lots in the category. Starting…

  Sep 27, 19
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  Pala was an important dynasty that ruled eastern India, where religious and spiritual awareness was prominent during the 8th - 12th centuries. During the Pala reign, art flourished as it was meticulously detailed and made for worshipping the gods privately. An example of this devotion is an Indian Pala, type…

  Sep 13, 19
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  Bodies of Infinite Light Featuring an Important Collection of Buddhist Figures Formerly in the Collection of the Chang Foundation

  Sotheby’s upcoming auction, Bodies of Infinite Light Featuring an Important Collection of Buddhist Figures Formerly in the Collection of the Chang Foundation contains pieces spanning the Northern and Southern dynasties to the Qing dynasty.   Of the 30 figures offered in the auction, 20 are from the Chang Foundation and were…

  Sep 4, 19
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  Home Décor

  Home Décor, offered by Susanin’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, is an online auction with the amalgamation of items perfectly suited to elevate a home’s ambience. With a selection of 729 items, the auction gives you a mixture of decorative furniture, decorative porcelain, collectibles and more. An item such as a pair…

  Jul 29, 19