The highlight of these eight masterpieces, sold for charity, is the sublime 15th century sculpture of Milarepa, unparalleled in quality and widely exhibited and published.

Masterpieces from the Nyingjei Lam Collection

These twelve lots (150-161) were collected by the American&nbsp; exhibition organizer Jack Masey (1924-2016) while based in New Delhi in the 1950s.

The Collection of Jack Masey

The Tibetan thangka section includes three rare early thangkas: a Nyingma thangka of Shri Devi, a mandala of Nairatmya and a magnificent large image of Vaishravana.&nbsp;

Tibetan Thangkas

In addition to the portraits of Milarepa, Marpa and Sangye Nyenpa in the Nyingjei Lam collection, the sale also includes a strong selection of portrait lamas representing many of the main schools of Tibetan Buddhism

Tibetan Portrait Lamas

A selection of fine Indian miniature paintings.

Indian Miniatures

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The highlight of the sale is the Nyingjei Lam collection, sold to support Asian charitable projects, led by the sublime 15th century figure of Milarepa. There is a fine selection of thangkas, including mandalas of Nairatmya and Shri Devi, and a magnificent large 15th century image of Vaishravana. The highlight of the Indian art section is an exquisite Pala inlaid figure of Avalokiteshvara. The sale also includes two collections of Indian stone with early provenance and a carefully selected group of Indian miniature paintings.

International Specialist and Head of Department, Indian &amp; Himalayan Art and Chinese Works of Art

Julian King

Director | Head of Department, Chinese Works of Art

Xibo Wang

Deputy Director | Specialist

Ching Yi Huang

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Indian and Himalayan Art, including Masterpieces from the Nyingjei Lam Collection