11th Mar, 2022 10:00
DAY 2 - TWO-DAY AUCTION - Fine Chinese Art / 中國藝術集珍 / Buddhism & Hinduism
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A LIMESTONE BUDDHIST TRIAD STELE OF GUANYIN, NORTHERN WEI TO TANG DYNASTY
北魏至唐朝石灰石雕三聖造像碑
Sold for €6,952
including Buyer's Premium
China, 386-907. The stele of ogee arch form. Finely carved in high relief with Guanyin seated in dhyanasana, one hand holding part of her garment and the other resting on her left knee, the serene face with heavy-lidded eyes and full lips, the hair arranged in a high chignon, backed by a florally incised halo.
Provenance: The Roger Moss Collection. A copy of an inspection certificate from J & H Surveying Co. Ltd. for a large shipment of Roger Moss’ collections and personal effects from Hong Kong to England in 2003, listing the present lot as “338 northern wei stele decorated”, accompanies this lot. C. Roger Moss, OBE (1936-2020) grew up in Yorkshire and was a lifelong collector of art, best known for his collection of Chinese sculpture dating to the Tang dynasty and earlier. He was a Finance Director at British Airways when the Concorde was launched, then became the CFO of MTR in Hong Kong. During this time he also served as the president of the Oriental Ceramic Society.
Condition: Good overall condition fully commensurate with age. The top section of the halo (ca. 4.5 x 9 cm) lost and with an old replacement. Extensive wear, some losses and nicks, structural fissures and minor cracks. The stone with a smooth, unctuous surface and fine patina.
Weight: 5.9 kg
Dimensions: Size 30 x 20 x 7.8 cm
Guanyin is flanked by two attendants, each standing on a lotus base and holding a scroll in both hands, also backed by halos. The top with a seated Buddha Amitabha flanked by two chilong.
Auction result comparison: Compare a related but much larger (68 cm high) Buddhist triad stele dated to the Tang dynasty at Sotheby’s New York, in Images of Enlightenment, Devotional Works of Art and Paintings on 17 September 2014, lot 421, sold for USD 317,000.
北魏至唐朝石灰石雕三聖造像碑
中國，386-907年。此尊龕式造像碑，裝飾精美。中央雕觀音結跏趺坐，一隻手扶著衣袍，其左手置於左膝上。面容安詳，兩眼微微下垂，嘴唇豐滿，髮髻高聳，身後有光背。
來源：Roger Moss收藏。隨拍品附J & H Surveying Co. Ltd.的檢驗證書副本。J & H Surveying Co. Ltd.於2003年將Roger Moss的收藏品和個人物品從香港運往英國，並將本拍品列為 "338 northern wei stele decorated （338號北魏石碑裝飾）"。C. Roger Moss, OBE (1936-2020) 成長於約克郡，一生都在收藏藝術，以收藏唐代及更早時期的中國雕塑而聞名。協和式飛機推出時，他是英國航空公司的財務總監，然後成為香港地鐵的首席財務官。 在此期間，他還擔任過東方陶瓷學會會長。
品相：良好的整體狀況與年齡完全相稱。光背的頂部（約 4.5 x 9 厘米）缺損且帶有舊的修補。 廣泛的磨損、一些缺失和刻痕、結構裂縫和小磕片。石碑表面光滑油潤，帶有精細的包漿。
重量：5.9 公斤
尺寸：30 x 20 x 7.8 厘米
拍賣結果比較：一件相近的但更大型 (高68 厘米) 的唐代三聖石碑，見紐約蘇富比Images of Enlightenment, Devotional Works of Art and Paintings 2014年9月17日 lot 421, 售價USD 317,000。
China, 386-907. The stele of ogee arch form. Finely carved in high relief with Guanyin seated in dhyanasana, one hand holding part of her garment and the other resting on her left knee, the serene face with heavy-lidded eyes and full lips, the hair arranged in a high chignon, backed by a florally incised halo.
Provenance: The Roger Moss Collection. A copy of an inspection certificate from J & H Surveying Co. Ltd. for a large shipment of Roger Moss’ collections and personal effects from Hong Kong to England in 2003, listing the present lot as “338 northern wei stele decorated”, accompanies this lot. C. Roger Moss, OBE (1936-2020) grew up in Yorkshire and was a lifelong collector of art, best known for his collection of Chinese sculpture dating to the Tang dynasty and earlier. He was a Finance Director at British Airways when the Concorde was launched, then became the CFO of MTR in Hong Kong. During this time he also served as the president of the Oriental Ceramic Society.
Condition: Good overall condition fully commensurate with age. The top section of the halo (ca. 4.5 x 9 cm) lost and with an old replacement. Extensive wear, some losses and nicks, structural fissures and minor cracks. The stone with a smooth, unctuous surface and fine patina.
Weight: 5.9 kg
Dimensions: Size 30 x 20 x 7.8 cm
Guanyin is flanked by two attendants, each standing on a lotus base and holding a scroll in both hands, also backed by halos. The top with a seated Buddha Amitabha flanked by two chilong.
Auction result comparison: Compare a related but much larger (68 cm high) Buddhist triad stele dated to the Tang dynasty at Sotheby’s New York, in Images of Enlightenment, Devotional Works of Art and Paintings on 17 September 2014, lot 421, sold for USD 317,000.
北魏至唐朝石灰石雕三聖造像碑
中國，386-907年。此尊龕式造像碑，裝飾精美。中央雕觀音結跏趺坐，一隻手扶著衣袍，其左手置於左膝上。面容安詳，兩眼微微下垂，嘴唇豐滿，髮髻高聳，身後有光背。
來源：Roger Moss收藏。隨拍品附J & H Surveying Co. Ltd.的檢驗證書副本。J & H Surveying Co. Ltd.於2003年將Roger Moss的收藏品和個人物品從香港運往英國，並將本拍品列為 "338 northern wei stele decorated （338號北魏石碑裝飾）"。C. Roger Moss, OBE (1936-2020) 成長於約克郡，一生都在收藏藝術，以收藏唐代及更早時期的中國雕塑而聞名。協和式飛機推出時，他是英國航空公司的財務總監，然後成為香港地鐵的首席財務官。 在此期間，他還擔任過東方陶瓷學會會長。
品相：良好的整體狀況與年齡完全相稱。光背的頂部（約 4.5 x 9 厘米）缺損且帶有舊的修補。 廣泛的磨損、一些缺失和刻痕、結構裂縫和小磕片。石碑表面光滑油潤，帶有精細的包漿。
重量：5.9 公斤
尺寸：30 x 20 x 7.8 厘米
拍賣結果比較：一件相近的但更大型 (高68 厘米) 的唐代三聖石碑，見紐約蘇富比Images of Enlightenment, Devotional Works of Art and Paintings 2014年9月17日 lot 421, 售價USD 317,000。
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