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A GILT-COPPER REPOUSSE FIGURE OF DHRITARASHTRA 18th century The seated figure playing a pipa amidst clouds, dressed in elaborate headdress and armour with ribbons fluttering on both sides, his face gently smiling with serene expression encircled by a halo. 8.5cm (3 3/8in) wide. Footnotes: Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價 十八世紀 銅鎏金錘鍱持國天王 Provenance: Ben Janssens Oriental Art, London 來源: 倫敦古董商 Ben Janssens Oriental Art The deity is Dhritarashtra, the 'King of Upholding the Nation' 持國天王 Chiguo tianwang, one of the Four Heavenly Kings. As seen in the lot, he is often depicted as holding a music instrument, a pipa, signifying that he uses music to sooth all beings and lead them to convert to Buddhism. See a related gilt-copper repoussé plaque of Vaishravana, 18th century, which was sold at Christie's New York, 23 March 2022, lot 425. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows:
Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,000 up to and including £800,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.
A 3rd party bidding platform fee of 4% of the Hammer Price for Buyers using the following bidding platforms will be added to the invoices of successful Buyers for auctions starting on or after 6th July 2024 – Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.
VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.
For payment information please refer to the sale catalog.
For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licenses please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.
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A GILT-COPPER REPOUSSE FIGURE OF DHRITARASHTRA 18th century The seated figure playing a pipa amidst clouds, dressed in elaborate headdress and armour with ribbons fluttering on both sides, his face gently smiling with serene expression encircled by a halo. 8.5cm (3 3/8in) wide. Footnotes: Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價 十八世紀 銅鎏金錘鍱持國天王 Provenance: Ben Janssens Oriental Art, London 來源: 倫敦古董商 Ben Janssens Oriental Art The deity is Dhritarashtra, the 'King of Upholding the Nation' 持國天王 Chiguo tianwang, one of the Four Heavenly Kings. As seen in the lot, he is often depicted as holding a music instrument, a pipa, signifying that he uses music to sooth all beings and lead them to convert to Buddhism. See a related gilt-copper repoussé plaque of Vaishravana, 18th century, which was sold at Christie's New York, 23 March 2022, lot 425. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows:
Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,000 up to and including £800,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.
A 3rd party bidding platform fee of 4% of the Hammer Price for Buyers using the following bidding platforms will be added to the invoices of successful Buyers for auctions starting on or after 6th July 2024 – Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.
VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.
For payment information please refer to the sale catalog.
For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licenses please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.
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