Iron, silver and gold platedTibet, 14th centuryDimensions: 28 x 9 x 2 cmWeight: 638 gramsThis vajra water-knife symbolises the severing of the cycle of existense (samsara).The blade of this weapon was crafted to cause major injuries. A makara (sea monster) emblazones the handle of the knife. Waves are depicted in silver and gold along the edges. The makara has an elephant's trunk and tusks, but his teeth look like crocodile teeth.compare: - London: Rossi and Rossi 2008, Images of Faith- New York: Rossi and Rossi: Sacred Symbols: The Ritual Art of Tibet 1999similar knifes where exhibited:- Rugs and Rituals in Tibetan Buddhism at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York ( 7th October 2010- 26 June 2011)- Tibet's Secret Temple at Wellcome Collection, London ( November 2015 - February 2016)
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Grey schistGandhara Ca. 200-300 ADDimensions: 60,5 cm by 38,5 cm by 8 cm without standWeight with stand: 25KgA decorative element from the drum-shaped body of a stupa. To the top is the image of the Buddha after having gained enlightenment, seated on a lotus flower throne. To the sides are the bikhus, or disciples. To the bottom are four busts that are possibly demi-gods. Between the busts is the Buddha accepting an offering.For another complete upper false gable depicting this same pivotal narrative scene from Buddha's life, see:Miyaji, Gandhara Art, Tokyo, 1984, no. 50.Provenance: - From the collection of a London gentleman- formerly acquired in early 2000s in France- previously in 1970s European collection
SandstoneIndia, Kushan empire (2nd century BC to 3rd century AD), 2nd century ADDimensions: Height 15 cm (with stand 26.5cm) by 11 cm by 11 cmWeight: 1.7 kilograms / with stand 3.9 kilogramsA rare head carved from hard sandstone ofred colour of outstanding quality. The head ofa Bodhisattva statue is broken at the neckand cut at the back side. The cut side mightbe indicating that the statue was carved as arock-cut relief of a Bodhisattva, or it had alarge halo disc behind the shoulders. TheBodhisattva is depicted as a calm smilingyoung man, with open eyes, curved eyebrows,an arched nose, elongated ears and aprominent forehead mark (urna). The hair iscurled in the form of small snail shells whichare arranged in four even rows around hishead. At the top of the head, curling strandsof hair are gathered into a bun of a slopingshape and tied with a cord. Thecompassionate Bodhisattva in the Mahayanaschool of Buddhism is synonymous with thefirst stage of life of the Gautama Buddha untilhis enlightenment. Images of theBuddha/Bodhisattva made from redsandstone were a characteristic of the artistsof Mathura. This place was one of the twocapitals of the vast Kushan empire under therule of Kanishka (beginning in early secondcentury AD) in northern India. Kanishka was amajor patron of Buddhism. In the periods ofKanishka and his successors, MahayanaBuddhism and art spread along the silk roadsto ChinaProvenance:Purchased 3rd April 2002 at Gallery Dr. Bigler , Zurich Switzerland.Condition:The sculptural fragment ispositioned on a metal block and is removable.The right ear has a piece broken off.Special Note:December 2001 a material test was made at the university in Leuven / Belgium which confirms the age.
Quantity of copper pans and teapots, dish and sieve with pierced heart decoration and brass handle, together with quantity of brassware to include brass Art Nouveau crumb tray and brush, repousse chargers, fire tool accessories, decorative canon, sword and guns etc
Collection of glass ware comprising two 1970s Murano cocktail glasses, one enamelled, 1970s Murano tall wine glass, late Victorian amber rummer with grapevine engraved decoration, Art deco neodymium wine glass, Edwardian etched champagne coupe, Art deco conical cocktail glass with silvered rim, pair of Art Deco champagne coupes with gilded rims, 1970s tall pain stem cocktail glass, 1960s small iridescent cocktail sherry
The Collection Of Bernard Hill - The Lord Of The Rings (2001-2003) - Hill's personally accumulated album of script revision pages, schedules and memos from production on the trilogy. Includes;- March 7th 2000 Daily Cast Schedule- 60+ pages of assorted colour coded 'Bernard Hill' watermarked script revision pages- various official cast / crew Memos - many multi-page document detailing shot lists etc- various shooting Breakdown documents200+ pages of documents included, neatly housed in an album as used by Hill. The folder is accompanied by a collection of crew t-shirts; including Art Department (black, Child M), Dialect & Creative Language Department (gree, Adult Size XL), Film Crew (black, Child size S), and transport services (black, Size S). Accompanied by a hand signed note of provenance by Hill, and an autographed 8x10" photograph of Hill as King Theoden in the franchise.
The Collection Of Bernard Hill - The Lord Of The Rings (2001-2003) - a collection of memorabilia from production, to include; one of Hill's call sheets dated 29th August 2000 carrying the secret title ' Jamboree '. The call sheet being a ten-page document detailing various locations, flights and maps for the production on that day. Along with an original crew-only ' Art Department ' t-shirt (Female, Size S) made by Hanes exclusively for the production. Further supplied with a 6x4" autographed photograph of Hill as King Theoden in the franchise. (3)
The Collection Of Bernard Hill - The Lord Of The Rings (2001-2003) - Bernard Hill's personally owned ' Art Department ' crew t-shirt, likely from The Fellowship Of The Ring. Black, with a printed Eye Of Sauron emblem to front and 'The Lord Of The Rings - Art Department' to verso. Size S, Female (Age 11+) shirt. Made by Hanes exclusively for the crew working on the movie.
The Collection Of Bernard Hill - The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers (2002) - a cast / crew official Memo document owned and used by Hill during production of the movie. The document coming from Three Foot Six Limited and dated June 11th 2002. 17-page document, detailing the revised schedule for pickups and visual effects shooting. Signed by Hill to the front cover in black ink. Along with an original crew-only t-shirt from the Art Department (Size XL, black) as made by Hanes exclusively for production.
The Collection Of Bernard Hill - The Lord Of The Rings; Fellowship Of The Ring (2001) - Bernard HIll's personally owned ' Art Department ' crew t-shirt, likely from The Fellowship Of The Ring. Black, with a printed Eye Of Sauron emblem to front and 'The Lord Of The Rings - Art Department' to verso. Size S, (Children's) shirt. Made by Hanes exclusively for the crew working on the movie. Supplied with an autographed 6x4" full colour photograph of Hill as King Theoden in the franchise, signed in blue ink to a lighter area.
The Collection Of Bernard Hill - The Lord Of The Rings (2001-2003) - a collection of memorabilia from production, to include; an official cast / crew schedule dated November 27th 2000 ' Schedule Through Completion On Principle Photography ' - the document breaking down the final shots needed on production. 25pp on salmon paper. Complete with header sheet Memo. Along with x2 original crew t-shirts for ' Art Department ' (black, Child Size S) and a transport services shirt (black, Adult Size M) - both exclusively made for production. (3)
The Collection Of Bernard Hill - The Lord Of The Rings (2001-2003) - Fan Art - a hand made miniature Warhammer style model of King Théoden, as played by Hill. Mounted on a wooden base, depicted with sword raised. Model measures approx; 5cm tall, excluding raised arm. Signed to the underside by Hill. Housed in a small wooden box - also signed - an accompanied by a 6x4" colour photograph of Hill in the role, also signed. (3)
The Collection Of Bernard Hill - The Lord Of The Rings; Fellowship Of The Ring (2001) - Bernard HIll's personally owned ' Art Department ' crew t-shirt, likely from The Fellowship Of The Ring. Black, with a printed Eye Of Sauron emblem to front and 'The Lord Of The Rings - Art Department' to verso. Size M, Female (Age 13) shirt. Made by Cloud of New Zealand exclusively for the crew working on the movie.
The Collection Of Bernard Hill - The Lord Of The Rings (2001-2003) - a collection of memorabilia from production, to include; two of Hill's call sheets dated 16th October 2000 and 18th October 2000, both carrying the secret title ' Jamboree '. The documents detailing various locations, cast and crew info for the production on that day. Also includes crew t-shirts for ' Film Crew ' (orange, Age 11, Size S, by Muzzy) and ' Art Department ' (black, Size XL, by Hanes), and an autographed Topps Chrome LOTR Trilogy trading card by Hill - signed in green ink to the signature area. (5).
Fifteen Royal Mail David Bowie Fan Sheet presentation sets, housed in presentation wallets in the form of vinyl records, together with two Royal Mail limited edition David Bowie stamp art souvenir folders, sealed, and three David Bowie: The Berlin Years limited edition souvenir coversCondition Report:Unable to check contents of folders as in sealed packaging
Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau stoneware vase of tapering form, decorated with typical foliate stylised motifs upon merging blue green ground, impressed 6462 beneath, together with further Doulton Lambeth vase of baluster form, the neck decorated with panels of blue and pink and purple flowers, on mottled orange brown ground, with impressed 8244 beneath, tallest H33cm
A large collection of 17th and 18thc maps of counties and boroughs in Scotland and England including a map after J Carey, a new correct map of the North part of Scotland, Thomas Kitchbum - a new map of England and Wales, an 1832 map of Peebles, Selkirk, a new map of the Kingdom of Denmark 1825 etc, approximately 25, various sizes in art folio

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