Asian Sculpture And Fine Objects

2500 Church St Norfolk, VA 23504

Online Sale

Where:
2500 Church St Norfolk, VA 23504
When:
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 @ 3:16 PM - 11:59 PM
Fri, Jun 20, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sun, Jun 22, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Mon, Jun 23, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tue, Jun 24, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Fri, Jun 27, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sat, Jun 28, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sun, Jun 29, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Mon, Jun 30, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tue, Jul 1, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wed, Jul 2, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thu, Jul 3, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Fri, Jul 4, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sat, Jul 5, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sun, Jul 6, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Mon, Jul 7, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tue, Jul 8, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wed, Jul 9, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thu, Jul 10, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Sun, Jul 13, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thu, Jul 17, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Fri, Jul 18, 2025 @ 12:00 AM - 5:15 PM
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Collected over decades, these works speak to a deep respect for Asian spiritual traditions and sculptural mastery. The Professor’s Collection Part Two: Asian Sculpture and Fine Objects online auction features an exceptional assembly of bronze, wooden, and ceramic sculptures representing revered figures from Buddhist and Hindu traditions as well as objects from other world religions. From Burmese and Nepalese depictions of the Buddha to Tibetan renditions of Tara, Avalokitesvara, and Tsongkhapa, each piece reveals layers of meaning shaped by ritual, meditation, and cultural devotion. This carefully curated selection also includes Guanyin in both wood and bronze, gilded Bodhisattvas, and dynamic portrayals of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, offering insight into the diverse iconography across Asia. Whether sculpted in gleaming bronze or carved from aged wood, these objects were collected with scholarly intent and a reverence for their spiritual significance. About the Collector The story behind The Professor’s Collection begins with a young boy in Texas who, at age 13, began studying Spanish out of genuine curiosity. Two years later, at just 15, he boarded a plane alone to Mexico. It was there he acquired his first piece of Pre-Columbian art, a moment that would shape the course of his life. That early interest in language grew into a lifelong academic pursuit. He went on to earn master’s degrees in Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese, diving deep into the literature, art, and social norms of the cultures that fascinated him. But learning wasn’t confined to the classroom. As his knowledge expanded, so did his desire to see these cultures firsthand and to preserve tangible pieces of their legacy. Over the years, his collecting evolved to include Oceanic art, drawn especially to the visual and spiritual power of works from Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. He traveled widely to Nepal, Thailand, Guatemala, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, the American Southwest, the Bering Strait, and parts of colonial Africa. Each journey reinforced the same quiet realization: “We are all one people at heart and in our souls with only regional distinction variances.” This auction series offers a rare glimpse into a deeply personal collection, one built not for prestige or display, but out of a profound respect for the stories these objects carry and the human connections they represent. Event Details: This auction will be held online simultaneously across multiple platforms with audio. Date: Friday, July 18, 2025 Time: 5:15 PM EST Preview: An in-person preview will be held July 15-17 daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. If you're unable to attend but need additional photos or information, please reach out to our bidder support team using the contact form at www.BlueBoxAuction.com/contact. Be sure to include the relevant lot numbers in your message. Inquiries are handled on a first-come, first-served basis and may take up to two business days to process. Local Pick-Up: Local pick-up is available on July 21-23 daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available. If you live outside the Commonwealth of Virginia (USA), you'll automatically be added to our shipping queue. Local bidders who prefer to have their items shipped may do so by contacting our bidder support team at www.BlueBoxAuction.com/contact. Shipping charges are invoiced separately from your auction winnings. All sales follow the auction terms & conditions. An in-person inspection is available for all auctions. Blue Box Auction Gallery strongly suggests that bidders personally inspect items prior to bidding. We make considerable efforts to accurately represent all items. Descriptions are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting and do not include UV light examination unless otherwise noted. These descriptions are provided as opinions by our staff and are not necessarily definitive assessments. Therefore, we do not guarantee the content of written or verbal descriptions and/or condition reports. Please contact us for a more thorough examination or to schedule an in-person inspection. Remember, all lots are sold "AS IS," and all sales are final, as further outlined in our auction terms and conditions. The absence of a condition report does not imply the absence of condition issues.

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