Copper alloy Mon Dvaravati style Buddha Thailand, 7th/8th century

The Eilenberg Buddha. Copper alloy Thailand, Mon Dvaravati period, circa 8th century

Southeast Asian, Indian and Himalayan Art

With a focus on fine sculpture and painting from India and the Himalayas, as well as early sculpture from Southeast Asia, Bonhams is now presenting Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian sales in New York twice a year during Asia Week.

Covering the wide region from Afghanistan to Indonesia, the department focuses on the diverse material culture of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, and secular life spanning three thousand years.A broader range of works of art will also be offered through our San Francisco Fine Asian sales providing an unparalleled multi-tiered opportunity for buyers and a comprehensive service to consignors.

Auctions

A massive ornamental dorje Tibet, 18th century

A standing crowned wooden Buddha, Burma, Pagan period, 13th/14th century

A gilt copper figure of Vasudhara, Nepal, circa 13th century

18 Mar 2013 New York Auction 20903
Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art

An Illustration to a Ramayana Series: Rama and Lakshmana confer with the monkey army Opaque watercolor on paper, Kangra or Guler, Late 18th century

Illustration to the 'third' Rasamanjari of Bhanu Dutta: The intoxicated courtesan Attributed to Devidasa<BR />Opaque watercolor, gold, silver and beetle wing cases on paper, Basohli, Circa 1695

11 Sep 2012 New York Auction 20479
Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art

A Tibeto-Chinese gilt copper alloy figure of Syamatara

Rawat Gokal Das celebrating holi in the zenana Signed Bagta, Devgarh, dated 18080

A cast bronze standing figure of Radha 17th/18th century, Orissa

19 Mar 2012 New York Auction 20176
Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian

A parcel silver gilt repoussé figure of Padmasambhava in the aspect of Nyima Oser Tibet, 18th century

7A Silver figure of Simhamukha Mongolia, 19th century

A Parcel silver gilt repoussé and gilt copper alloy miniature shrine cabinet (torgam) Tibet, circa 18th century

13 Sep 2011 New York Auction 19672
The Sartin Collection of Asian Art

A well-carved full tip rhinoceros horn 18th/19th Century

A pair of massive reticulated rhinoceros horns 19th Century

A pair of wood-framed porcelain wall plaques with enameled landscape decoration 20th Century

9 Nov 2010 San Francisco Auction 18396
Asian Decorative Arts

Highlights from past auctions

A Sino Tibetan copper alloy figure of Maitreya 18th century

Sold for US$ 74,500 inc. premium

A gilt copper alloy figure of Maitreya Qing dynasty, 17th century

Sold for US$ 68,500 inc. premium

Illustration to the 'third' Rasamanjari of Bhanu Dutta: The intoxicated courtesan Attributed to Devidasa
Opaque watercolor, gold, silver and beetle ...