Suzuki Harunobu (1725-1770)Edo period (1615-1868), circa late 1760sTwo chuban yoko-e shunga prints; the first of Shiohama no shugetsu (Autumn Moon Over Shiohama Beach) from the series Furyu Edo hakkei (Fashionable Eight Views of Edo), depicting a young couple making love on a veranda overlooking an enden (salt evaporation pond) on the seashore, unsigned, 20cm x 27cm (7 7/8in x 10 5/8in); the second of Tokei no bansho (Evening Bell of the Clock) from the series Furyu zashiki hakkei (Eight Fashionable Parlour Views), depicting a woman crouched on the floor, in front of a clock, spying on a couple making love in the next room, unsigned, 21.5cm x 28.5cm (8¼in x 11¼in). (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Two gold ojimeOne by Katsuhira and one by Shosai, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryThe first Daikoku standing, brandishing his mallet, signed Katsuhira; the second a Noh actor in the role of Kiyohime, holding a bell mallet, wearing an elaborate outer robe decorated with geometric patterns and mon (crests), signed Shosai saku. Both 1.7cm (½in) high. (2).Footnotes:Provenance:Sold at Christie's, London, 4 July 1984, lots 548 and 556.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu (1725-1770)Edo period (1615-1868), circa late 1760sA chuban yoko-e shunga print, depicting a couple enjoying love making, a goldfish bowl lying behind a sudare (bamboo blind) on the veranda whilst a wind-bell chimes against the cool summer breeze; unsigned. 21.5cm x 28.2cm (8½in x 11 1/8in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)Showa era (1926-1989), dated 1947An oban tate-e print, titled along the left margin Okayama Kanetsukido (Kanetsuki Bell Tower in Okayama) depicting the bell tower looming over a row of shops in the torrential rain, a lone man beneath an umbrella walking along the rain-soaked streets between buildings in the distance, dated Showa nijuninen (Showa 22 [1947]), published by Watanabe Shozaburo, with a 6mm round Watanabe seal at the bottom left corner; signed Hasui with Kawase seal. 39cm x 26.2cm (15 3/8in x 10 5/8in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A gold ojime of a Noh actorBy Katsuo, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryAssuming the role of Kiyohime in the play Dojoji, the actor standing, holding a bell mallet in one hand and a tama (sacred jewel) in the other, donning a mask, his formal robe decorated with a geometric pattern; signed Katsuo. 1.9cm (¾in) high.Footnotes:Provenance:Sold at Christie's, London, 4 July 1984, lot 555.The story of Kiyohime and her ultimately destructive unrequited love for the priest Anchin is the subject of a Noh drama, Dojoji.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Wood netsuke of Benkei and the bell of MiideraEdo period (1615-1868), early 19th centuryThe warrior monk shown leaning forward and putting all his force behind the large bell, one hand grasping the handle, the other resting on the other side, in an attempt to lift it; unsigned. 5.7cm (2¼in) high.Footnotes:Provenance:The estate of H.R.H. The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.Purchased at Christie's, London, 12-13 July 2006, lot 695.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Three ivory okimonoMeiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryThe first a court musician, standing, his court robe decorated with clouds and sasarindo (gentian flowers), lifting his flute to his lips to play, signed in a inlaid red tablet Hideyuki, 16.6cm (6½in) high; the second an elderly ascetic, seated on a rocky outcrop of wood, holding a staff (missing) in one hand, the other lifting above his head a zushi (portable shrine) containing a small figure of Amida Buddha in meditation, signed Bi[...], 26.9cm (10 9/16in); the third a man standing, with a pleasant expression on his face, carrying a double bell and mallet, signed Shosai; 12.5cm (4 7/8in) high. (4).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Colin Hunter, ARA RI RSW RE (British, 1841-1904)The Cottage Door, a reverie signed 'Colin Hunter' and indistinctly dated (lower left)oil on canvas67 x 51 cm. (26 3/8 x 20 1/16 in.)Footnotes:ProvenanceSale; Bonhams, Edinburgh, 23 March 2011, Lot 111LiteratureG. Bell, Colin Hunter of the Holland Park Circle, London, 2018, p.68For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A RARE GOLD-SPLASHED BRONZE ELEPHANT-HEAD-HANDLED INCENSE BURNER, GUIGu Shi mark, 17th/18th centuryThe vessel heavily cast with an inverted bell-shaped body decorated with a bowstring band around the mid-section, flanked by a pair of elephant-head handles, the burner of olive-brown colour with splashes of gold, the recessed base cast with a two-character inscription Gu Shi translating as 'Archaic Style'. 15cm (5 7/8in) wide.Footnotes:十七/十八世紀 銅灑金象耳簋式爐「古式」篆書款Provenance: Christie's Hong Kong, 6 April 2015, lot 153 An important European private collection來源：香港佳士得，2015年4月6日，拍品編號153歐洲重要私人收藏Heavily cast with a rounded body rising from a short spreading foot and finely decorated with irregular spots and flakes of gold, the present vessel is notable for its subtle elegance and pleasing overall appearance. Compare with a related but larger bronze incense burner cast on the base with a three-character Xuande mark, 17th/18th century, which was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3 October 2018, lot 3675. See also two bronze incense burners with elephant-shaped handles, Xuande marks, 17th/18th century, illustrated in Kumamoto City Museum, Special Exhibition of Carved Ivory and Bronze Incense Burners in the Collection of the National Museum of History, Kumamoto, 1997, nos.217 and 218.簋式爐形，口平而微侈，筒形腹，高束脛，直立圈足。肩頸部出雙象耳，象鼻與爐身相連。通體灑金，參差錯落。爐底鑄「古式」二字篆書款。象耳爐之器型，取「太平有象」之意，寓意吉祥。比較一件與本例相關但尺寸稍大的十七至十八世紀銅象耳簋式爐，「宣德年製」仿款，售於香港蘇富比，2018年10月3日，拍品編號3675。另有兩例十七至十八世紀銅象耳爐，皆鑄有宣德仿款，收錄於熊本市立博物館，《Special exhibition of carved ivory and bronze incense burners in the collection of the National Museum of History》，熊本，1997年，編號217與218。For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
λ Langlands & Bell (20th century) Chair seat inset with floor plan of St. Barts Hospital, Lobby Medical Block Beech wood and glass Height 91cm (35 7/8in.) Executed in 1987. Provenance: Private Collection, Gerald Levin (1934-2020) Gerald Levin was born in Zimbabwe and arrived in London in 1954. He first worked for Basil Spence and was a founding partner of Renton, Howard, Wood, Levin Architects a firm which became synonymous with arts and theatre projects. Condition Report: Wooden frame is almost "charred"- utilising old frame/timber? will benefit from a clean. Some shrinkage to frame. Some old paint residue to reverse and legs discoloured Condition Report Disclaimer
Late 18th century wine glasses including an air twist wine glass with bell bowl, on shoulder knop stem, 17cms high (chip to foot); a Low Countries opaque-twist wine glass; an opaque twist wine glass with ogee bowl (chips to foot); an opaque twist wine glass with funnel bowl; an air twist wine glass with funnel bowl; a plain stemmed wine glass with bell bowl on folded foot (6) Provenance: Berwick House, Shropshire Condition Report: All have wear to feet and surface as per age, handling use and cleaning- damages noted in catalogue text Condition Report Disclaimer
18th century wine glasses including an air twist ale glass, of drawn trumpet shape with hop spray, 17.5cms high (foot chipped); a near pair of air twist wine glasses of drawn trumpet shape (one foot repaired); an opaque twist wine glass with bell bowl on a double knopped stem (chip to foot) a pair of wine flutes on capstan stems (6) Provenance: Berwick House, Shropshire Condition Report: All have wear to feet and surface as per age, handling use and cleaning- damages noted in catalogue text Condition Report Disclaimer
18th century wine glasses including five plain stemmed wine glasses, 4 with folded feet, tallest 17.2cms (one foot chipped; and four plain stemmed wine glasses with bell bowls on folded feet (9) Provenance: Berwick House, Shropshire Condition Report: All have wear to feet and surface as per age, handling use and cleaning- damages noted in catalogue text Condition Report Disclaimer
Mid-18th century wine glasses including a pair of air twist wine glasses with bell bowls, on shoulder knop stems (one with chips) two air twist wine glasses with bell bowls; an air twist wine glass with bell bowl, stem with applied vermicular collar (foot and rim repaired); an air twist wine glass with bell bowl (foot chipped); an air twist wine glass with bell bowl shoulder knop stem and folded foot; an air twist wine glass with bell bowl (8) Provenance: Berwick House, Shropshire Condition Report: All have wear to feet and surface as per age, handling use and cleaning- damages noted in catalogue text Condition Report Disclaimer
Tribal interest- a collection of Yemeni tribal jewellery to include white metal and turquoise glass bead necklace, with central plaque set to the centre with turquoise glass, applied granular and textured decoration with suspended chain and bell bead terminals, the chain comprising alternate large round white metal beads with applied granular decoration and alternative turquoise glass beads, along with another tribal necklace comprising a multi rows chain of round beads with red glass bead accents, a central square plaque with applied granular bead decoration, suspending a fringe of small round discs and bell beads, width approx 10cm, with triangular shaped plaques to the reverse again with granular decoration and filigree accents, a/f string detached, together with two white metal upper arm cuff/ bangles with applied decoration, (one very worn in areas) possibly of Yemeni origin Condition report: some wear and tear commensurate with age
Jean Pierre Victor Dartiguenave (1814–1854)Portrait of a GentlemanOil on canvas, lined. framed.Signed J Dartiguenave 183365x54cm, framed 80x66cmNote, The reverse bears an historical label: 'Paul's Gt Grandfather Bell Governor of Bombay'Sir Robert Duncan Bell KCSI CIE was Acting Governor of Bombay during 1937. As the portrait is dated 1833 and no other person by the name of Bell has held this post, we believe this is a case of mistaken family identity.
A gilt spelter two train mantel clock with porcelain panels, the 3.25in white enamel dial with black Roman Numerals signed HRY MARC PARIS, the French movement striking on a bell, the case with cavalier and horse surmount, the whole raised on a red Cornish serpentine oblong base, height overall 44cm.
A gilt spelter cased two-train mantel clock with porcelain dial panel and finial, the 3in dial painted with a landscape and with black Roman Numerals over a panel showing a couple in a garden with sheep, the movement by John Bennett, London striking on a bell, the case cast with leaf swags and the corners with putti, height 41cm
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[FURNITURE & DECORATIVE ARTS]. WILLIAMSON, George C. (1858-1942) The Imperial Russian Dinner Service. A Story of a Famous Work by Josiah Wedgwood. London: George Bell and Sons, 1909.4to. Chromolithographed frontispiece, numerous halftone plates. Quarter vellum over green cloth boards, spine gilt-lettered, top edge gilt. LIMITED EDITION, one of 10 copies printed on Japanese vellum. [With:]ERSKINE, Beatrice Caroline (1860-1948). Lady Diana Beauclerk. Her Life and Work. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1903. 4to. Color frontispiece, numerous color plates and in-text illustrations, title-page printed in red and black. (Some spotting to a few leaves.) Original maroon gilt-decorated cloth, top edge gilt (corners slightly bumped, some rubbing to edges, very light sunning to spine). FIRST EDITION.Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, IllinoisFor condition inquiries please contact Gretchen Hause at gretchenhause@hindmanauctions.com
A French gilt metal portico mantel clock, in Empire style, mid 19th century, the eight-day bell striking movement with white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Ficous ALLAMAND, A PARIS, the case of architectural form with pediment, columnar supports, and stepped plinth base, 43cm highProvenance: Berwick House, Shropshire
A George III mahogany drop trunk wall timepiece, Stephenson, Congleton, late 18th century, with eight-day bell striking movement, the 15inch circular dial signed for the maker and with motto MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS, the case with hood above the tapering body, 138cm highProvenance: Berwick House, ShropshireCondition Report: The clock appears to in original and relatively untouched condition overall but will require a clean/overhaul by a professional clock restorer. The dial has overall wear/patina but appears to retain original finishes. Case with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, and is in sound original condition with relatively minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other faults commensurate with age.There is signs of woodworm to the carcassPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A mahogany, tulipwood banded, and inlaid oval centre table in George III style, early 20th century, the top with central inlaid motif, with swag inlaid frieze and on square section tapering legs inlaid with bell flowers, 73cm high, the top 116cm x 82cmProvenance: Berwick House, ShropshireCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions, consistent with age and use,Some colour variation overall, some areas with marks and staining,The ball gilt with wear and discolouration to the gilt surfaceThe frame appears solid and stable however it rocks on its feet when placed and may require some attention or stabiliser to balanceCondition Report Disclaimer
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