Yachang News | Habsburg 2023 Dubai Spring Auction | Tibetan Buddhist art sold at 140 million Dirham

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In recent years, Buddhist artworks sold at major auction houses both domestically and internationally have reached new highs in transaction volume; Nowadays, major auction houses often allocate certain Buddhist artworks as high-quality auctions, and Buddhist artworks have become the "standard" for large auction companies' Spring and Autumn auctions.
 
At present, Buddhist artworks on the market mainly include Buddha statues, Thangkas, and Buddhist artifacts, with Buddha statues accounting for a large proportion. Buddhist art has become a potential sector in the art market after entering a period of adjustment.
 
On June 24th, the 2023 Dubai Spring Auction "Dubai Royal Art Auction" held its hammer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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This auction will present five major events, including Chinese calligraphy and painting, historical porcelain, jade, coins, and miscellaneous items. The most anticipated miscellaneous event for buyers is the Buddha artwork. The total transaction volume of Buddha statues is AED: 140 million (approximately RMB 276.4 million), and Buddha statues have become an important support for miscellaneous sectors. WeChat: HBSB1826
Lot 5001 Bronze Gilded South China Sea Water Moon Guanyin Sitting Statue in the Tenth Year of the Xuande reign of the Ming Dynasty
Starting price: AED 15800000
Transaction price: AED 28000000
Specification: H: 78cm; W: 51cm
Auction Company: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd
 
Explanation: The product is tall and magnificent, with a striking momentum. The posture is a classic style of the free Guanyin. The left leg is crossed and the stone leg is naturally extended, and the foot is stepped on a Lianhua to firmly sit on a dry mountain stone shaped pedestal. The upper body is straight, the left hand is raised, and the middle finger of the right thumb is lightly pinched. The posture is symmetrical and the shape is beautiful and graceful.
 
The statue has a dignified and plump face, slightly closed eyes, a calm and kind expression, without losing its dignity, and carries the unique charm and heroism of a man:
 
Wearing a five leaf crown and adorned with a small Buddha in the middle, it is a symbol of Guanyin Bodhisattva; Behind the ears are adorned with precious silk, and below the ears are a group of ear bells; The top of the head is a high bun with Mani beads on it, and the remaining hair is 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 umbrella-shaped bead like necklaces, exuding Buddhist light and precious aura, which is exceptionally exquisite. Wearing a double necked drooping heavenly 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, vividly expressing the soft texture of the fabric.
 
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 thick and heavy, with refined copper visible at the bottom where it is worn, shining like gold. The entire body is also heavily gilded, making it a shining gem.
 
The first thing worth noting about this statue is its style and era. According to its overall style characteristics and superb sculpture and casting skills, the statue should be made in the early Ming Dynasty, because this period is an important period for the political, economic, cultural and artistic development of the Ming Dynasty, and also a peak period for the popularity of Tibetan Buddhism art, which fully meets the artistic conditions for the creation of this statue to learn from others; And its origin should be the royal temple at that time, made by royal craftsmen, because such a large-scale and high-level artistic work is not the work of ordinary folk craftsmen, nor can it be enshrined in ordinary folk temples.
 
This Shuiyue Guanyin statue is a Central Plains style statue from the early Ming Dynasty. It combines the advantages of Han and Tibetan art, has a perfect shape, solemn appearance, exquisite craftsmanship, huge volume, and grand momentum, fully showcasing the royal art atmosphere of the Ming Dynasty. Although it was more than 500 years later than the first Shuiyue Guanyin statue created by Zhou Fang, we can still feel the lingering charm of Zhou Fang's statue from its plump body, dignified image, and soft and beautiful clothing patterns.
Lot 5002 Ming Yongle Bronze Gilded Thousand Buddha Mother Statue
Starting price: AED 12800000
Transaction price: AED 25000000
Specification: H: 70cm
Auction Company: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd
 
Explanation: During the Yongle and Xuande periods of the Ming Dynasty, a certain number of Buddha statues were cast for political needs, in order to be awarded to prominent monks and political figures in Tibet. 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 on it. Its clothing is magnificent and exquisite, making it a masterpiece of palace statues in the early Ming Dynasty.
Lot 5008 Ming Yongle Infinite Shou Buddha
Starting price: AED 1480000
Transaction price: AED 2000000
Specification: H: 18.5cm
Auction Company: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd
Lot 5014 14th Century Mala Dynasty Bronze Gilded Manjushri Bodhisattva
Starting price: AED 3200000
Transaction price: AED 3500000
Specification: H: 42.5cm
Auction Company: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd
Lot 5017 Tang Dynasty Bronze Gilded Guanyin Sitting Statue
Starting price: AED 1500000
Transaction price: AED 2000000
Specification: H: 28cm; W: 22.5cm
Auction Company: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd
Lot 5065 Bronze Gilded Je Tsongkhapa Statue in the 16th Century in Central Tibet
Starting price: AED 4200000
Transaction price: AED 4500000
Specification: H: 33cm
Auction Company: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd
 
Note: Je Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) is not only the founder of the Gelug Sect (Yellow Sect) in Tibet, but also the most important religious reformer and spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism. He is known as the "second Buddha" by Tibetan people, that is, another worldly Buddha after The Buddha. He was born in Je Tsongkhapa, Qinghai Province, where today's Kumbum Monastery is located. Je Tsongkhapa's statues and paintings are very popular and form a pattern. Tibetan Buddhism in the Palace of the Qing Dynasty is the unique situation of the Gelug Sect. Especially in the Qianlong period, the number of statues increased sharply, and there were many works of the founder, the most common of which was the Je Tsongkhapa statue. Je Tsongkhapa has a round face, a kind face and a smile. He turns the Falun seal with both hands, and holds the Youbola flower branches. The flower buds are spread on his shoulders. The flower buds on his right shoulder are used for the wisdom sword, and the right shoulder is used for the Prajnaparamita, just like the magic tools held by Manjushri Bodhisattva. In the biography of Master Je Tsongkhapa, it is constantly mentioned that Master Je Tsongkhapa is the incarnation of Manjushri Bodhisattva. People with Manjusri characteristics are often identified as Master Je Tsongkhapa. This golden image is bright and calm, and its expression is calm, which is very consistent with Je Tsongkhapa's learned, knowledgeable and profound spiritual world.
Lot 5078 Bronze Gilded The Buddha Crown Statue of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty
Starting price: AED 1880000
Transaction price: AED 3000000
Specification: H: 28.3cm
Auction Company: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd
 
Description: The statue shows the image of The Buddha wearing a crown, commonly known as the crown Buddha. From the perspective of the three bodies, it belongs to the Bodhisattva, representing the Buddha's internal merits and virtues. Some people also believe that wearing a crown is the appearance of the Buddha's prince period from the perspective of the Buddha's biography, so it is called the The Buddha Prince Statue. The crown of this statue of The Buddha is cast separately. The posture of Zen meditation is majestic and upright, with subtle and subtle lines, and a gentle and peaceful facial expression, which is a typical statue style of the Qing Kangxi period. Wearing a right sided cassock, the clothes are thin and fitted to the body, with exquisitely carved and vivid flowers adorning the top and bottom. The knife technique is superb and the style is fresh. Emperor Kangxi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty believed deeply in Buddhism, respected Zanabazar Zhebu Zun Danba I as the emperor's teacher, adopted a large number of Mongolian style statue elements, pioneered the Qing Dynasty palace statue, and concentrated sculpture masters and craftsmen of all ethnic groups to cast Tibetan Buddhist statues in the imperial palace. The statues of the Kangxi Dynasty are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and beautiful appearance, reflecting the highest artistic level of Tibetan statues in mainland China during the Qing Dynasty.

lot 5086 清乾隆  銅泥金

起拍价:AED 1,850,000
成交价:AED 2,000,000
规格:H:20.5 cm
拍卖公司:哈布斯堡國際拍賣有限公司

lot 5087 明16世纪 铜鎏金绿度母与救八难度母

起拍价:AED 2,200,000
成交价:AED 3,000,000
规格:H:29.5 cm
拍卖公司:哈布斯堡國際拍賣有限公司

Lot 5088 Gilded Bronze Crown Buddha Sitting Statue in the 16th Century of the Ming Dynasty
Starting price: AED 6700000
Transaction price: AED 7000000
Specification: H: 72cm
Auction Company: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd
Lot 5095 17th century Nepalese Giant Bronze Gilded Diamond Master Sitting Statue
Starting price: AED 25000000
Transaction price: AED 30000000
Specification: H: 104cm
Auction Company: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd
 
Explanation: Vajrayana is a paraphrase of Indian Sanskrit, transliterated as "Vajrayana", where "Vajrayana" means "Vajrayana", "Dharma" means "holding vajrayana" or "Vajrayana"; In Tibetan, it is called "Duojie Qiang". There are various opinions about his identity and status: one believes that he is the primordial Buddha, that is, the most primitive Buddha; One believes that he is a Bodhisattva; One believes that he is a collection of the three bodies of law, law, and culture; One thinks that he always absorbed the wisdom and merits of the Five Tathāgatas, and calls him the "sixth Vajra master" or "Vajra master". However, he is the supreme god of Tibetan Buddhism. Among the various sects of Tibetan Buddhism, the Kagyu Sect especially worships Vajrayana, and the Kagyu Sect regards Vajrayana as the original Buddha. In Tangka and other painting forms that express the theme of Kagyu Sect, Vajrayana is often placed in the top center and receives special respect; At the same time, Kagyu also regarded Vajrayana as the originator of the sect, and believed that all the teachings of Kagyu Sect were derived from Vajrayana. After Vajrayana, Tilopa, Nanoba, Malba, Minarepa, and Gampopa were handed down successively, and finally the huge system of Kagyu in Tibet was achieved. This statue represents a very typical diamond holding statue, which is made using hammering techniques. The statue wears a corolla on its head, with a high bun of columnar hair at the top. The bun is adorned with mani pearls, and the earrings are fan-shaped and spread back, 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, giving a solemn and graceful appearance. The upper body is adorned with a detachable collar and a cross wall long chain, both adorned with petals. Wearing a monk's skirt with simple patterns, highlighting the natural undulation and changes of the body's bones and muscles. The back of the monk's skirt is adorned with exquisite lotus patterns; Tie a treasure belt around the waist, adorned with bead shaped necklaces under the belt; Wearing bracelets on hands and feet; The body is draped with a U-shaped large silk robe, which flows outward around the arm, exuding a highly decorative vibe.
Lot 5104 Imperial Bronze Gilded Infinite Shou Buddha
Starting price: AED 21800000
Transaction price: AED 30000000
Specification: H: 44cm
Auction Company: Habsburg International Auction Co., Ltd
 
Explanation: The statue looks kind and peaceful, applies Zen seal, and sits on the lotus platform with all Lotus position. Wearing a treasure crown with dense branches and leaves, adorned with exquisite circular petal shaped ear bells, hair braids floating behind the ears, adorned with beads, and a triple necklace adorned 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 flower decorations are embedded with various colored pearl stones, and the edges and skirts are adorned with finely carved flowers. They are adorned with intricate patterns, depicting various colors of flowers such as lotus and peony in exquisite and elegant lines. These exquisite rolled leaf patterns and blooming petals are common in official kiln porcelain of the same period.

 
The "Habsburg Dubai Royal Art auction" ended successfully. Inheriting art, paying tribute to collectibles, let's continue to work together and create great achievements. When autumn comes, we will meet again in Singapore! WeChat: HBSB1828
 
Habsburg 2023 Singapore's autumn auction "China Art auction" in September will start to collect all the works.