哈布斯堡國際拍賣有限公司2023 Habsburg Auction - Summary of Buddha Statues with a Transaction Value of Over Ten Million
No.1 Qing Kangxi Bronze Gilded Gemstone Inlaid Infinite Longevity Buddha
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specification: H: 58cm
Starting price: SGD 10700000
Transaction price: SGD 28000000 (equivalent to RMB 150.04 million)
Collection Description: The statue is made of gold and copper material, wearing a five leaf corolla on the head. The corolla decoration is gorgeous, with dense and vivid flower branches arranged tightly. Coral, lapis lazuli, and turquoise beads are interlocked and inlaid, exquisite and beautiful. Ears adorned with carved earrings, tied with a headband and tied in a U-shaped shape around the ears. The face is round and wide, with a prominent white hair between the eyebrows, eyes slightly open, eyelids curved upwards, and a smile on the face. The Buddha statue is dressed in a heavenly robe, with silk draped around his shoulders and arms hanging onto the lotus pedestal, giving it a more dynamic and graceful look. Wearing necklaces and various bracelets on the chest, arms, and feet, the various gemstones embedded in the necklaces and bracelets complement each other. The statue features a youthful and handsome face, with a childlike and innocent smile, symbolizing the tranquil and pure spiritual world within this Buddha. Both the face and skin exude a youthful aura. With both hands holding meditation seals, one sits on a double layered lotus platform with a folded lotus petal. The lotus petal end is exquisitely carved with intricate patterns. Zun Xiang is also an outstanding representative of the gold and copper Buddha statues of the Qing Kangxi Dynasty, and is a rare and exquisite work in the art of Buddha statues.
No.2 Mingxuan De Imperial Gilded Copper Infinite Longevity Buddha Sitting Statue
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specification: H: 57.1cm
Starting price: SGD 13050000
Transaction price: SGD 22000000 (equivalent to RMB 117.89 million)
Collection Description: The face of the Infinite Longevity Buddha is square and full, with a solemn expression. Wearing a five leaf crown and long hair draped over the shoulders. She is topless, draped with a robe and silk on her shoulders, adorned with necklaces and bracelets. Waist tied long skirt with undulating pleats, natural and smooth. Make meditation seals with both hands and sit fully folded. The lower part of the lotus seat is engraved with the inscription "Da Ming Xuan De Nian Shi" on the upper part, and the font is beautiful. This sitting statue of the Infinite Longevity Buddha inherits the style of the Yongle statue, with intricate and gorgeous decorations, exquisite craftsmanship, and symmetrical body proportions, fully reflecting the characteristics of palace statues during the Xuande period.
No.3 Copper Gilded Shakyamuni Buddha Made by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specifications: H: 82cm W: 63cm
Starting price: SGD 11760000
Transaction price: SGD 20000000 (equivalent to RMB 107.17 million)
Collection Description: This unique statue of Shakyamuni Buddha is undoubtedly the largest and most important gilded bronze statue of the Qing Kangxi Palace in the circulation field. The Buddha sat cross legged on a double lotus throne, with a graceful and slender figure. While strictly following the Buddha's image and measuring scriptures, he also incorporated the natural style of realism. The Buddha's posture is upright, with a straight shoulder line and a raised chest, adding a strong and majestic aura to the round and gentle appearance of the Central Plains Buddha statue. Observing the Buddha's face, it is plump and moderate, with symmetrical facial features and relatively beautiful. Eyes slightly open, looking down, with a calm and peaceful expression. The shape of the eyes is realistic, with the upper eyelids forming a beautiful arc, the tail of the eyes slightly raised, and a smooth engraved line above the eyelids to emphasize.
This Buddha is dressed in a right shoulder style Tian Xiang robe, with a long skirt tied around his waist. The pleats of the garment fit the structure of his body, and the curves are like flowing clouds and flowing water. The distribution of the lines is beautiful, and the shape is three-dimensional and dynamic, fully expressing the soft and drooping texture of the fabric. The patterns on the legs are radiating and spread out on the top surface of the lotus throne. The fabric spreads and stretches like waves to both sides, presenting a solemn and tranquil atmosphere like in the Pure Land of Brahma.
No. 4 Fourteenth Century Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specifications: H: 77cm WT: 38.1kg
Starting price: SGD 12600000
Transaction price: SGD 20000000 (equivalent to RMB 107.17 million)
Collection Description: This bronze gilded Shakyamuni Buddha represents the posture and standard image of the Buddha subduing demons and becoming a Buddha under the Bodhi tree. The Buddha statue is adorned with spiral hair on the head, with a meat bun that is high and raised. The top of the bun is adorned with precious pearls, with large earlobes and shoulders. The neck is engraved with three silk knot patterns. The face is round, the forehead is high and wide, the eyebrows are raised, the eyes are low, the mouth is straight and small, and the jaw is full, showcasing the solemnity and silence of the Buddha, which is different from ordinary people. The upper body is wearing a right style robe, and the lower body is wearing a monk's skirt. The clothing is thin and transparent, which is close to the body, fully revealing the natural ups and downs and changes of the body. Sitting on the lotus throne with legs folded and folded, with a straight and graceful posture. Place the left hand on both knees, and the right hand on the right knee joint touch mark. The overall design is generous, the body is beautiful, the body is robust, and the charm is vivid. It not only has a vivid and soft artistic beauty, but also hides vitality and vitality, reflecting a high level of carving art and casting technology. Especially with its extremely rare and massive size, it has infinite charm and is heart shaking, giving people a strong visual impact and extraordinary artistic beauty.
No.5 Giant Bronze Gilded Diamond Master Sitting Statue
Auction Session: June 24, 2023 Dubai - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specification: H: 104cm
Starting price: AED 25000000
Transaction price: AED 300000000 (equivalent to RMB 58.8 million)
Collection Description: This statue represents a very typical diamond holding statue, which is crafted using hammering techniques. The statue is adorned with a corolla on its head, with a high bun of columnar hair tied at the top. The bun is adorned with an Anmani pearl, and the earrings are fan-shaped and spread out backwards, with large earlobes and shoulders; The forehead is high and wide, with both eyes looking down. The eyebrows are slender and high, adorned with square white hair between the eyebrows. The nose is high and the mouth is broad, with a solemn and graceful appearance. The upper body is adorned with a detachable collar and a cross wall style long chain, both of which are adorned with petals. Wearing a monk's skirt with simple patterns, highlighting the natural undulations and changes of the body's bones and muscles. The back of the monk's skirt is adorned with exquisite intertwined lotus patterns; Tie a treasure belt around the waist, adorned with a beaded necklace below the belt; Wearing bracelets on hands and feet; The body is draped with a U-shaped silk robe, which floats outwards around the arm, exuding a strong sense of decoration.
No. 6 Imperial Bronze Gilded Infinite Longevity Buddha
Auction Session: June 24, 2023 Dubai - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specification: H: 44cm
Starting price: AED 21800000
Transaction price: AED 300000000 (equivalent to RMB 58.8 million)
Collection Description: The statue has a kind and gentle face, with a Zen meditation seal, and sits fully seated on a lotus platform. Wearing a precious crown with dense branches and leaves, adorned with exquisite circular petal shaped ear bells, with hair ribbons floating behind the ears, adorned with beads, and adorned with a triple necklace on the chest, the beads are perfectly round and symmetrical. The bracelet, arm bracelet, and ankle bracelet are all meticulously crafted, making them perfect. All floral parts are embedded with various colored pearl stones, and the edges and skirts of the clothes are finely carved with intricate patterns carved on them, depicting the blooming lotus, peony, and other colorful flowers with delicate and elegant lines. This exquisite rolled leaf vine pattern and blooming petals are common in official kiln porcelain of the same period.
No.7 Bronze Gilded South China Sea Water Moon Avalokitesvara Statue in the Tenth Year of Ming Xuande
Auction Session: June 24, 2023 Dubai - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specification: H: 78cm; W: 51cm
Starting price: AED 15800000
Transaction price: AED 28000000 (equivalent to RMB 54.88 million)
Collection Description: The statue has a dignified and full face, slightly closed eyes, a calm and kind demeanor, and does not lose its majesty. It carries the unique handsome and heroic qualities of a man, wearing a five leaf crown and decorated with a small Buddha in the middle. It is a symbol of Guanyin Bodhisattva; Behind the ear is adorned with precious silk, and below the ear is a group of ear bells; A high bun with Mani beads on top of the head, and the remaining hair tied in braids, draped over the shoulders and flowing to both sides. The hair is finely carved and full of rhythm. The chest is adorned with an umbrella shaped bead shaped necklace, exuding a precious Buddha light and exquisite beauty. Wearing a double necked hanging sky robe on the upper body and a monk's skirt on the lower body, the skirt is tied in front of the abdomen, and the hem naturally droops. There are fluttering ribbons on both sides, showcasing the soft texture of the fabric to the fullest. The edges of the Celestial Clothes and the skirt are carved with exquisite brocade, lotus and grass patterns, and the workmanship is extremely meticulous. The body of the statue is quite heavy, with refined copper visible at the worn area at the bottom, shining like gold. The entire body is also heavily gilded, making it a shining gem.
No.8 Mongolian Bronze Gilded Gold Zhebu Zundanbaxiang Zanabazar
Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specifications: H: 14.5cm W: 16cm WT: 1202.5g
Starting price: QAR 26500000
Transaction price: QAR 26500000 (equivalent to RMB 52.31 million)
Collection Description: The statue of this deity is fully seated on a lotus throne. Grip your chest with both hands and hold the diamond pestle in your hand. Wearing a human crown, with a handsome face and a solemn expression. The chest muscles are plump and round, the arms are tight and powerful, the waist is soft, the figure's body proportion is precise, the shape is beautiful, the face is clear and handsome, and the temperament is elegant, with a strong legacy of Nepalese and Indian sculpture.
No.9 Ming Yongle Bronze Gilded Thousand Buddha Mother Statues
Auction Session: June 24, 2023 Dubai - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specification: H: 70cm
Starting price: AED 12800000
Transaction price: AED 25000000 (equivalent to RMB 49 million)
Collection description: During the Yongle and Xuande periods of the Ming Dynasty, a certain number of Buddha statues were forged for political needs, which were presented to eminent monks and political figures in Xizang. This type of Buddha statue has a square and round face, symmetrical facial features, slender eyebrows and eyes, quiet and gentle, with a slight smile. Its clothing is gorgeous and exquisite, making it a masterpiece of palace statues in the early Ming Dynasty.
No.10 Bronze Gilded Great Sun Buddha Sitting Statue in the Qing Dynasty
Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specifications: H: 67.8cm W: 38cm
Starting price: QAR 13000000Transaction price: QAR 22000000 (equivalent to RMB 43.43 million)
Collection Description: This statue of the Buddha is adorned with a bun and spiral hair, with a full and plump face, clear facial features, sharp edges, slightly closed eyes, and a gentle and dignified demeanor. Wearing a right shoulder style robe, with both hands forming a smart fist print on the chest. Sitting with legs crossed, wearing a Buddha robe that fits snugly without any lines, only slightly outlined at the collar and hem of the robe, fully highlighting the texture of the muscles around the body. The lotus base has tightly arranged lotus petals, with a continuous bead pattern on the top that is plump and round. The three-dimensional lotus petals are shaped like melon seeds, applied to the front, and the back of the seat is illuminated with auspicious clouds. The casting process is exquisite, and the carving is delicate, making it a classic work of the Qing Qianlong Dynasty.
No.11 Manjushri Bodhisattva of the Mara Dynasty in 14th century Nepal
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specification: H: 42.5cm
Starting price: SGD 7900000
Transaction price: SGD 8000000 (equivalent to RMB 42.87 million)
Collection Description: This statue wears a large flower crown on the head, with a high bun tied to the top of the head. The bun is adorned with flame beads, and the ears are decorated with fan-shaped crown knots and U-shaped curled ribbons. There are two strands of remaining hair hanging from the back of the head on the shoulders, with large ears hanging from the shoulders and petal shaped earrings hanging below the ears. The face is in an inverted triangle shape, the forehead is high and wide, and the spiral shaped hair roots are exposed in front of the forehead. The forehead is decorated with square white hair at the center; Eyebrows are like swords, vigorously lifting upwards on both sides, eyes like autumn water, gaze down, full of infinite warmth; The bridge of the nose is straight and straight, with sword eyebrows attached at the top, forming an inverted figure, beautiful and handsome; Lips pursed into a dimpled shape, lips curled up, with a delicate smile emanating from it. The body is strong, the muscles are round, the shoulders are wide, the waist is thin, and the posture is beautiful. Exposed on the upper body, wearing a collar and long chain on the chest, wearing a skirt on the lower body, wearing a treasure belt around the waist, and wearing bracelets on the arms, wrists, and ankles. The whole body is decorated without pleats, revealing a robust body and muscles. All decorations are inlaid with gemstones, embodying a combination of jewels and treasures, making them even more elegant and luxurious. Sitting with legs crossed and crossed, the left hand is used as a chest knot to make a mark, the right hand is raised above the right side of the body, and the hand is holding a sword. The sword is an important symbol of Manjushri Bodhisattva's identity, symbolizing Manjushri Bodhisattva's immense wisdom and ability to cut off all attachments and troubles of sentient beings. The overall design is dignified, the Dharma is perfect, the craftsmanship is exquisite, and the decoration is gorgeous. It not only showcases the solemn and quiet beauty pursued by Buddhism, but also highly conforms to the aesthetic model of human sculpture in the world, achieving a perfect integration of worldly and worldly, secular and religious beauty.
No.12 Qing Dynasty Bronze Gilded Infinite Longevity Buddha Sitting Statue
Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specifications: H: 63.5cm W: 42.3cm
Starting price: QAR 11000000
Transaction price: QAR 150000000 (equivalent to RMB 29.61 million)
Collection Description: The bronze gilded statue of the Infinite Longevity Buddha in the Qing Dynasty is a traditional Chinese Buddhist statue made using copper gilding techniques. Copper gilding is a traditional metal processing technique that coats the surface of copper objects with a layer of gold, giving them a golden appearance. Infinite Longevity Buddha is one of the important deities in Buddhism, considered a symbol of longevity and wisdom. Usually manifested as the Infinite Longevity Buddha sitting on a lotus throne, with his hands imprinted and a peaceful expression.
No.13 Bronze Plated Gold Buddha Sitting Statue
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specification: H: 42.5cm
Starting price: SGD 4980000
Transaction price: SGD 5000000 (equivalent to RMB 26.79 million)
No.14 Gilded Bronze Crown Buddha Sitting Statue
Auction Session: June 24, 2023 Dubai - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specification: H: 72cm
Starting price: AED 6700000
Transaction price: AED 7000000 (equivalent to RMB 13.72 million)
No.15 Ming Dynasty Bronze Gilded Infinite Longevity Buddha
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specifications: H: 15 1/2 in (39.5cm) W: 7 5/8 in (19.5cm) wt: 5251g
Starting price: SGD 1630000
Transaction price: SGD 2500000 (equivalent to RMB 13.39 million)
No.16 Qing Dynasty Gilded Bronze Amitabha Buddha Statue
Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specifications: L: 23cm H: 30cm WT: 4900g
Starting price: QAR 6500000
Transaction price: QAR 6500000 (equivalent to RMB 12.83 million)
Collection Description: The gilded copper Amitabha Buddha statue of the Qing Dynasty is a cultural relic with high artistic value, representing the exquisite craftsmanship and unique style of Buddhist statues in the Qing Dynasty. It has high artistic and historical value and is an important component of Chinese Buddhist art. They are usually collected in museums, temples, and private collectors.
No.17 Bronze Gilded Manjushri Bodhisattva
Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Miscellaneous Session
Collection specification: H: 25.5cm
Starting price: SGD 1600000
Transaction price: SGD 2000000 (equivalent to RMB 10.71 million)
Auction Theme: Habsburg 2024 London Classical Art Special Boutique Auction
Auction date: May 25, 2024
Collection deadline: April 15, 2024
Auction address: St. Pancras Hotel, London, Pullman, UK
Auction company: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd