A 15th century bronze bust of Buddha from Thailand and a 16th century sandstone figure of Vishnu from Nepal are expected to go under the hammer respectively for $35,000 and $15,000.

The sale also includes a fine selection of Himalayan bronzes, such as a large important gilt bronze figure of 16th century Atisha, a monk, from Tibet estimated at $350,000. The figure, seated in 'dhyanasana', is accompanied by an elaborate inscription on the reverse describing contents of the consecration.

The cover lot of the sale is an important set of seven thangkas of the Great Fifth Dalai Lama and his lineage from Tibet estimated at $350,000. The thangkas were commissioned by the followers of the ninth Dalai Lama, Lungtok Gyatso, to celebrate his lineage. The scrolls combine motifs from both central Tibet and Kham painting from the Chamdo region.

The sale also comprises a group of Indian miniatures including a painting of 'The Annunciation' from the erstwhile kingdom of Oudh in the second half of the 18th century, priced at $30,000. It shows a kneeling virgin Mary with archangel Gabriel.

A large 19th century Kalighat painting of Krishna is estimated to fetch $20,000.