Loading, please wait...
LOT 2294
Vintage Tibetan Buddhist Hand-Painted Illuminated Thangka
MID 20TH CENTURY A.D.
14 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. (22 grams, 37.5 x 29.5 cm).
Depicting a painted mandala on backing fabric featuring multiple facing Buddha images in a frame with houses, vegetation and other ornament, gilt detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990.
Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent.
From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 2294
Vintage Tibetan Buddhist Hand-Painted Illuminated Thangka
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
-
Chinese Han Terracotta Jar
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or laterEstimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Piriform bodied, the shoulder painted with a geometric design; two loop handles to the equator, trumpet--shaped mouth. 2.83 kg, 30.5 cm
Formerly from a London, UK, gallery. Ex Martin Schoyen, London collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Chinese Northern Wei Terracotta Standing Figure
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Wearing an ankle-length robe and pillar-box cap, right arm raised, with separately modelled hand and head; left arm within a copious sleeve. 4.7 kg, 48 cm
Fine condition.
Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in the Cheuk family collection, Hong Kong, 1990s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Chinese Green Jade Zhulong Pig Dragon
Hongshan Neolithic Period, 4700–2500 BC B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £416
With large bulging eyes, a wrinkled snout and slightly protruding ears; slit below the sealed lips ended before meeting the central perforation; rear of neck drilled for suspension. 63 grams, 58 mm
From a private collection of a South German gentleman, who acquired it on the Munich art market in the 1970s. Collection of Prof. Dr Peter Rothenhoefer, a notable collector of Chinese works of art. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
