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Autumn Classic Sale, Stockholm 577 Stockholm13151317
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A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.

A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.
Estimate
60 000 - 80 000 SEK
5 230 - 6 980 EUR
5 470 - 7 300 USD
Hammer price
85 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Head Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty with Qianlong mark and period, dating corresponding to 1770.

Height 21 cm.

Wear to gilding, vase missing.

Provenance

The Collection of Poul Nortung (1905-1973).

The Manufacturer Poul Nortungs passion for Chinese and Japanese Works of Art started at an early age, influenced by his father, master bookbinder Frederik Nortung, who collected Oriental Ceramics, Literature and Works of Art. He himself started to expand the family collection during the years 1935-1950. Poul Nortung owned a Danish metal company known as LUXOR. The antiques in his collection were often acquired in London, Paris and Germany, or through his friend, the antique dealer Canova Skånstrom.

More information

Many similar statues of Amitayus were made especially during the Qing dynasty, since it was believed that the merit gained by commissioning multiple images would increase the life of both the donor and to the person they were given. Emperor Qianlong had a great number of these statues made for his and his mothers birthday. The Amitayus included in this sale, was presumably made to commemorate the 35th reigning year of Emperor Qianlong in 1770.