August Gallery Auction
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3414
Chinese Bronze Buddhist Sculpture, Probably Late Ming
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
This is a Chinese bronze Buddhist sculpture, probably late Ming Dynasty. The finely cast and gilt figure depicts a crowned bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana upon a double-lotus pedestal, wearing elaborate jewelry and flowing robes, with the right hand raised in a gesture of teaching and the left hand resting above the lap. Lotus stems rise along both shoulders supporting ritual attributes. {Height 10 3/8 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 5 inches}.
这是一尊中国铜佛教造像，可能为明代晚期。造像铸造精细并施鎏金，表现一位头戴宝冠的菩萨结跏趺坐于双层莲花座上，身着飘逸衣袍并佩戴华丽璎珞；右手抬起作说法印，左手置于膝前。莲茎沿双肩向上延伸，承托法器。{高10 3/8英寸，宽7英寸，深5英寸}。
Condition
Surfcace, dust, and areas of gilt missing including the face, chest, base, and back. For condition report and additional photos, please contact the Asian Art Department.
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Lots 3374–3376 and 3414–3418 come from the family collection of Julia Tsui. Michaan’s is honored to present these works with the generous support of Ms. Tsui. Her late husband, Nelson Tsui (1932–2022), was a British-trained master mariner who later served in the Marine Department of the Hong Kong Government. According to his autobiography, he began his maritime career with Alfred Holt & Co. (the Blue Funnel Line), trained in England, and in 1961 received his Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign-Going Steamships. He was the author of My Unique Memoirs:
https://www.amazon.com/My-Unique-Memoirs-Nelson-Tsui-ebook/dp/B00CLNAGQM
Julia Tsui’s mother was Kwan Ying Lin (关影怜, née Chow Lin 周莲; died November 18, 1979), a native of Xiaolan, Zhongshan, Guangdong. Active from the 1920s through the 1950s, she was a celebrated leading female performer in Cantonese opera who also appeared in Hong Kong films.
第3374至3376号及第3414至3418号拍品均出自Julia Tsui女士家藏。Michaan’s十分荣幸得到Tsui女士的慷慨支持，使这批家藏得以共同呈现。其已故丈夫Nelson Tsui（1932–2022）曾在英国接受航海训练，取得远洋轮船船长资格，其后任职于香港政府海事处。根据其自传记载，他早年供职于英国著名航运公司Alfred Holt & Co.（Blue Funnel Line），并于1961年取得英国远洋轮船船长适任证书。他著有自传《My Unique Memoirs》：
https://www.amazon.com/My-Unique-Memoirs-Nelson-Tsui-ebook/dp/B00CLNAGQM
Julia Tsui女士的母亲为著名粤剧演员关影怜（Kwan Ying Lin，原名周莲；逝于1979年11月18日），广东中山小榄人。她活跃于20世纪20年代至50年代，是当时著名的粤剧一线花旦，并曾参演多部香港电影。
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