Bixia Yuanjun Figure of Bronze Dated Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Large 8-winged lacquer shade, richly carved with garden scenes, symbols, ornamentation, trees and birds. Second half of the 19th century. H. 224 W. 320 cm. Age-related wear; marks, c...

A red lacquered “Swedish Grace” à la Chinoise bar cabinet, carved with profiles painted in gold. Front with pull-out leaf and two doors, behind which shelv...

Walnut or nutwood Art Deco desk, front with two doors and drawer and back with six compartments. 1920–30s. H. 77. L. 140. W. 78 cm

19th Century Rococo style ladies' desk inlaid with light wood in the form of flowers and foliage, cabriole legs with attached brass fittings, frame with drawer. At the bottom with fi...

A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China. Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, is portrayed here as a beatific figure seated upon a raised lotus pedestal over waves. Guanyin is dressed in heavy robes, and wears an elaborate headdress. The small figure of Amitabha Buddha in the headdress positively identifies this figure as Guanyin. Guanyin rests one hand in his lap, holding a cup of pure water said to be able to alleviate all suffering. His other hand is raised, holding a willow branch which is used to sprinkle the healing waters. The two lotus blossoms to either side of Guanyin would originally have supported figures of the acolytes...

A Chinese Bronze Seated Guanyin, 19th Century Guanyin is the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion. In the East Asian world, Guanyin is the equivalent term for Avalokitesv...

A Chinese Bronze Seated Guanyin with Mark, 19th Century Guanyin is the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion. In the East Asian world, Guanyin is the equivalent term for A...

Ananda is portrayed in a typical fashion, as a youthful monk with a shaved head and dressed in simple robes. He stands upon a double lotus pedestal with hands clasped in front of him...