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Qing · 2026-11-15 · Earlier recommendation · Upcoming
A 41.9 cm-high seated Medicine Buddha figure in robin’s-egg glaze and gilt, holding the base of a five-tier pagoda, with a CHINA mark underneath.
Catalogue estimate
- USD · US dollarsOriginal estimate
- $2,500–$3,000
- CNY · Chinese yuanReference equivalent
- CN¥16,771–CN¥20,125
Reference rates dated 2026-09-14 · Conversions rounded to whole currency units; settlement follows the original currency and agreed fees. Rate source
Estimates exclude buyer’s premium, OACA agency fees, taxes and delivery; they are not guaranteed purchase prices.
Apply for OACA bidding agencyCollecting notes & condition
Selected for its sculptural scale, unusual pagoda iconography and New York private-collection provenance.
The pagoda has minor losses and one lotus-petal tip is chipped; the remainder is catalogued in overall good condition. Request loss and gilding close-ups. Located in Ashburn, Virginia, USA; local pickup, shipping and self-arranged shipping are shown. Confirm protective packing for projections. Buyer’s premium is 28%. The estimate is not a sale price or value guarantee; OACA provides non-exclusive agency service only.
OACA has not inspected this object. Confirm condition, provenance and applicable costs before authorizing a bid.
OACA agency & deposit
This OACA recommendation accepts participation through our agency service. It is not an OACA-owned lot. Apply for a reviewed quotation, confirm spending limits and arrange a deposit of 50% of the agreed estimate. If not won, the full deposit is refundable under your accepted quotation. No bid or payment is made by submitting this form.
Recommendation checked 2026-11-10