FRESH MEADOWS, N.Y. — On August 11, Affinity Antique Auction presented a 420-lot sale from a private collection, predominantly comprising European and Asian art and antiques. Among bronze sculptures, hardstone carvings, swords, teapots, porcelain, wood carvings, artwork and other items, an approximately 13-inch-high bronze statue of the four-armed Buddhist deity Manjushri Namasangiti came out on top. Beneath the figure’s crossed legs, a traditional Chinese inscription read “Ming dynasty Yongle year”; impressed to the underside of the base was an unidentified medallion. Estimated $7/8,000 the figure went out at $8,255 with buyer’s premium. More highlights will be in an upcoming issue.