Sotheby's is not only holding a
number of auctions but also a
selling exhibition of Buddha figures
in stone, gilt bronze and wood.
Featured at Their Footsteps of the
Buddha Exhibition is an Udayana
Buddha in Chinese gilt copper alloy
is from the Qianlong period (17351796).
Christie's
A Blue and White Porcelain
Brush Holder
Executed in Joseon dynasty
(late 18th -19th century)
Estimate: $150,000-180,000
Then at their auctions is the
Gong Fu Tie Calligraphy by the
Song Dynasty poet Su Shi (10371101) who is considered one
of the towering figures of early
Chinese history. Known as an
author, politician, calligrapher,
gastronome, pharmacologist as
well as artist's work is comparable
to that of Leonardo da Vinci. The
appearance of a piece by the artist
at auction is a practically unheard
of event as of the approximately
50 known pieces by the artist,
almost all are in private hands. This
example of calligraphy is expected
to make in excess of $300,000.
A pair of Tang Dynasty horses are
already drawing attention. "Tang
Dynasty Horses of exceptional
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