16th Oct, 2021 10:00
TWO-DAY AUCTION - Fine Chinese Art / 中國藝術集珍 / Buddhism & Hinduism
363
A LIMESTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA, NORTHERN QI TO EARLY TANG
北齊至唐初石灰石佛頭
Sold for €5,056
including Buyer's Premium
China, 6th-7th century. Finely carved with a calm, serene expression, the heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes below gently arched eyebrows, the broad nose above slightly pursed slender lips, the hair arranged in tight curls and neatly incised just above the hairline, surmounted by a domed ushnisha.
Provenance: Old German private collection in Berlin. Acquired on 14 October 1970 from the Chinese antiques shop of Dr. Kuo in Berlin. A copy of a handwritten note by the previous owner, detailing the discovery and purchase of the head, stating a price of 1,400 German Marks, and dating the head to the High Tang period, 8th century, accompanies this lot.
Condition: Excellent condition, commensurate with age, extensive wear, losses, small nicks. Fine, naturally grown patina with a smooth, unctuous surface.
Weight: 2,161 g (incl. base)
Dimensions: Height 15 cm (excl. base) and 27 cm (incl. base)
Mounted to an associated wood base. (2)
Literature comparison: Compare a related but larger limestone head of Buddha, dated to the mid-6th century, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 2001.422. Compare also a similar Buddha head, carved from granite, dated to the early Tang dynasty (7th century), in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, accession number M.68.60.14.
Auction result comparison: Compare a related limestone head of Buddha, of slightly larger size (18.5 cm high) and dated to the Northern Qi, at Bonhams New York in Fine Chinese Paintings and Works of Art on 21 July 2020, lot 113, sold for USD 13,825, and a related gray stone head of Buddha, of slightly smaller size (11.5 cm high) and dated to the Tang dynasty, at Christie’s London in Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art on 15 May 2018, lot 158, sold for GBP 18,750.
北齊至唐初石灰石佛頭
中國，六至七世紀。精雕細琢，神情安詳從容，輕聳的眉毛眼下是細長的杏仁眼，直挺的寬鼻下是微抿的嘴唇。頭髮整齊捲曲，成螺髻。
來源：德國柏林私人老收藏，1970年10月14日購於柏林知名的中國古玩店 Dr. Kuo。隨附一份以前的藏家手寫的關於發現以及購買這件佛頭的經過，還有當時的價格1,400 德國馬克，斷代為盛唐八世紀時期。
品相：狀況極佳，與年代相符，大面積磨損，缺失，小划痕。 自然生長的包漿，細膩光滑的表面。
重量：2,161 克 (含底座)
尺寸：高15 厘米 (不含底座) 與 27 厘米 (不含底座)
安裝在對應木底座上。(2)
文獻比較：一件相近但更大的石灰岩佛頭，六世紀中期，美國大都會博物館，編號 2001.422. 一件相近的花崗岩雕唐代早期(七世紀) 佛頭，洛杉磯美術館，編號 M.68.60.14。
拍賣結果比較：一件相近的北齊石灰岩佛頭，但尺寸稍大(高18.5厘米)，見紐約邦翰思 Fine Chinese Paintings and Works of Art 2020年7月21日, lot 113, 售價USD 13,825；一件相近的唐代灰色佛頭石像，但尺寸稍小(高11.5厘米)，倫敦佳士得 Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art 2018年5月15日，lot 158，售價GBP 18,750。
China, 6th-7th century. Finely carved with a calm, serene expression, the heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes below gently arched eyebrows, the broad nose above slightly pursed slender lips, the hair arranged in tight curls and neatly incised just above the hairline, surmounted by a domed ushnisha.
Provenance: Old German private collection in Berlin. Acquired on 14 October 1970 from the Chinese antiques shop of Dr. Kuo in Berlin. A copy of a handwritten note by the previous owner, detailing the discovery and purchase of the head, stating a price of 1,400 German Marks, and dating the head to the High Tang period, 8th century, accompanies this lot.
Condition: Excellent condition, commensurate with age, extensive wear, losses, small nicks. Fine, naturally grown patina with a smooth, unctuous surface.
Weight: 2,161 g (incl. base)
Dimensions: Height 15 cm (excl. base) and 27 cm (incl. base)
Mounted to an associated wood base. (2)
Literature comparison: Compare a related but larger limestone head of Buddha, dated to the mid-6th century, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 2001.422. Compare also a similar Buddha head, carved from granite, dated to the early Tang dynasty (7th century), in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, accession number M.68.60.14.
Auction result comparison: Compare a related limestone head of Buddha, of slightly larger size (18.5 cm high) and dated to the Northern Qi, at Bonhams New York in Fine Chinese Paintings and Works of Art on 21 July 2020, lot 113, sold for USD 13,825, and a related gray stone head of Buddha, of slightly smaller size (11.5 cm high) and dated to the Tang dynasty, at Christie’s London in Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art on 15 May 2018, lot 158, sold for GBP 18,750.
北齊至唐初石灰石佛頭
中國，六至七世紀。精雕細琢，神情安詳從容，輕聳的眉毛眼下是細長的杏仁眼，直挺的寬鼻下是微抿的嘴唇。頭髮整齊捲曲，成螺髻。
來源：德國柏林私人老收藏，1970年10月14日購於柏林知名的中國古玩店 Dr. Kuo。隨附一份以前的藏家手寫的關於發現以及購買這件佛頭的經過，還有當時的價格1,400 德國馬克，斷代為盛唐八世紀時期。
品相：狀況極佳，與年代相符，大面積磨損，缺失，小划痕。 自然生長的包漿，細膩光滑的表面。
重量：2,161 克 (含底座)
尺寸：高15 厘米 (不含底座) 與 27 厘米 (不含底座)
安裝在對應木底座上。(2)
文獻比較：一件相近但更大的石灰岩佛頭，六世紀中期，美國大都會博物館，編號 2001.422. 一件相近的花崗岩雕唐代早期(七世紀) 佛頭，洛杉磯美術館，編號 M.68.60.14。
拍賣結果比較：一件相近的北齊石灰岩佛頭，但尺寸稍大(高18.5厘米)，見紐約邦翰思 Fine Chinese Paintings and Works of Art 2020年7月21日, lot 113, 售價USD 13,825；一件相近的唐代灰色佛頭石像，但尺寸稍小(高11.5厘米)，倫敦佳士得 Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art 2018年5月15日，lot 158，售價GBP 18,750。
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