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Lot 203
This decorative resin planter features three elegantly posed women in flowing gowns, reminiscent of the classical Three Graces motif. Designed to resemble bronze, the sculptural details and patinated finish give it an antique aesthetic. Signed Crose, this piece combines artistry with functionality, making it a striking display piece.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 262
Striking bronze and alabaster sculpture attributed to J.B. Hirsch, featuring a seated pirate figure with a detailed tricorn hat, buttoned coat, and high boots. The expressive carved celluloid face adds depth and realism, a signature characteristic seen in early 20th-century decorative sculptures. The figure is crafted with bronze-clad detailing and rests on a polished alabaster base, enhancing its sculptural presence. The underside is marked "Italy 1495". A captivating piece with Art Deco influences, ideal for collectors of maritime and historical sculptures.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 6"L x 6.25"HCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 1
A vintage Asian-inspired bronze figural table lamp featuring a finely detailed scholar on horseback, mounted on an oval wooden base. The scholar, depicted wearing a traditional wide-brimmed hat and robes, holds a scroll in one hand while the horse stands in a grazing posture. The piece reflects elements of Chinese or Japanese artistic influence, evoking traditional depictions of scholars and literati. The lamp has an elegantly curved brass stem supporting the socket and includes a black lampshade. The rich patina and intricate sculptural detailing make it a striking decorative and functional piece. Lampshade measures 10"H.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 25"HCondition: Age related wear. May need rewiring.
Lot 258
A finely crafted Theodore Alexander bronze sculpture depicting a monkey joyfully playing the accordion. The figure is seated on a textured rock-like base, with detailed fur texture and expressive facial features. The sculpture is mounted on a polished marble base, complementing its artistic design. The underside bears a Theodore Alexander label, indicating its high-quality craftsmanship and origin in India.Issued: 2021Dimensions: 13"HCountry of Origin: IndiaCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 263
A striking bronze sculpture depicting Ganesha, the revered Hindu deity of wisdom and remover of obstacles, dynamically poised atop a sacred cow. Crafted with intricate detailing, this multi-armed Ganesha holds a trident, axe, and lotus, signifying his divine attributes. At the base, his vahana, the rat, is depicted, representing his dominion over desires and obstacles. Rich in symbolism, this impressive 3-foot-high statue embodies spiritual energy and artistic craftsmanship, making it a remarkable collector's piece.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 261
A finely crafted Theodore Alexander bronze sculpture depicting a monkey playing a trumpet. The figure is seated on a rock-like base, with intricate detailing in the fur texture and drapery. The sculpture is mounted on a polished marble base, adding to its elegant presentation. The underside bears a Theodore Alexander label, indicating its origin as a high-quality decorative piece made in India.Issued: 2019Dimensions: 12.75"HCountry of Origin: IndiaCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 132
A pair of 13th century Persian Seljuk bronze door bosses, intricately decorated with Kufic calligraphy and arabesque motifs. These circular bosses feature raised central domes surrounded by beautifully detailed inscriptions. The calligraphic bands are complemented by geometric designs and decorative circular patterns along the borders. These door bosses would have originally been mounted on monumental doors, serving both functional and decorative purposes. Diameters: 16cm
Lot 22
This striking fragmentary bronze statue depicts the powerful figure of Hercules, one of the most celebrated heroes of Greco-Roman mythology. Dating from the 1st to 3rd century AD or later, this piece exemplifies the craftsmanship of ancient Roman sculptors, capturing Hercules’ muscular form and imposing presence. Though incomplete, the sculpture retains remarkable detail. The well-defined musculature of the torso, along with the rugged facial features and distinctive curly beard, strongly convey the hero’s strength and character. A remnant of the Nemean lion’s skin drapes over his right shoulder, a common attribute associated with Hercules, symbolising his first laborâ€â€defeating the ferocious lion. H: 35cm Provenance: West London Private Collection since 1970
Lot 1076
A Tibetan bronze stupa, 12th/13th century, of bell shaped form, the lotus knop finial above a ridged spire and gallery, on a turned tapered pedestal and double lotus base, height 12cm. Provenance: Peter Fussel, London, late 1960s, and Bonhams Hong Kong, 2nd October 2018, Lot 146. Provenance: the Alain Presencer Collection. Note: a stupa or chorten is the most ancient form of Buddhist art, symbolizing the monumental funerary mounds of ancient India used to store the cremated remains of spiritually attained lamas and Buddha relics. In Tibetan Buddhism, a stupa represents the mind of Buddha (enlightened being) and of Buddhist practitioners. This is a Kadam style stupa, named after the Religious Order of Tibetan Buddhism that flourished between the 11th and 14th centuries. Stupas are used for votive offerings, memorials and reliquaries, and often contain consecratory items like paper players, incense, stones or relics.
Lot 1046
A rare Chinese bronze ceremonial hand, possibly Shang/Zhou dynasty or later, with verdigris patination, the hand shaped terminal cast and pierced with archaistic scrolls and two taotie masks, the cylindrical hand with incised crosshatched bands and cast ram's mask finial, length 35.7cm. Provenance: the Alain Presencer Collection.
Lot 1070
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of the third Changkya Hutuktu, Rolpai Dorje, Qianlong period, the Gelug Lama finely modelled seated in dhyanasana with hands held in abhaya mudra, wearing a distinctive hat and finely incised long robe, raised on a rug-covered two-tier dais, height 16.4cm. Provenance: the Alain Presencer Collection, Ernest Ohly Gallery, London, 1972, and Bonhams Hong Kong, 2nd October 2018, Lot 147. Note: for a similarly depicted figure, see Bonhams New York, 14th March 2017, Lot 3300. Rolpai Dorje (1717-1786) was the most important Tibetan Lama at the 18th century Qing Court. The Changkya Hutuktu is a Gelug incarnate lineage with its seat at Changkya in Kham, Eastern Tibet. 'Hutuktu' is a Mongolian word meaning 'Spiritual Master'. At a young age, Rolpei Dorje was recognised as the reincarnation of Ngawang Losang Choden (1642-1714), the previous Changkya Hutuktu and spiritual advisor to the Kangxi Emperor (1662-1722). Rolpei Dorje was raised and educated in the Imperial Court of the Yongzheng Emperor (1723-1735), growing up with Prince Hongli, who later became the Qianlong Emperor. He became a trusted advisor of the Emperor and fluent in Tibetan, Manchu, Chinese and Mongolian, playing a crucial role in the relations between China, Tibet and Mongolia.
Lot 1239
A Chinese Ming style brown patinated bronze figure of a Buddhistic lion, Qing dynasty, probably 18th century, modelled seated with paw resting on a brocade ball, height 17cm (tail repaired), together with a Chinese hardwood stand with pierced top and undertier united by four cabriole legs, height 12cm.
Lot 1015
A Tibetan gilt lacquered bronze figure of Simhanada Avalokiteshvara, seated on the back of a Buddhistic lion, Ming Dynasty, 16th century, the bodhisattva finely modelled in the posture of royal ease, wearing elaborate headdress, celestial scarf and beaded jewellery, his right elbow resting on his knee, the right hand touching the upturned head of the lion, on which he is seated, all raised on a double lotus moulded pedestal, height 51cm. Provenance: the Alain Presencer Collection, Frank Ormond, 2013, and Bonhams, Hong Kong, 2nd October 2018. Note: this figure group is a classic Ming dynasty representation of 'The Lion Voiced Lord' Simhanada Avalokiteshvara.
Lot 1073
A North-east Indian brown patinated bronze figure of Akshobhya, 16th century, modelled seated in dhyanasana with hands held in bhumisparsa mudra, the left hand holding a vajra, on a lotus throne and breakfront pedestal cast with pillars and elephants, height 16.5cm. Provenance: the Alain Presencer Collection. Note: Akshobhya is one of the Five Wisdom Buddhas. His consort is Lochanã and he is normally accompanied by two elephants.
Lot 1243
A Chinese brown patinated bronze tripod censer, mark of Xuande but 20th century or later, of circular bombé form with gilt speckled decoration, flanked by a pair of scroll loop handles, cast six-character mark to base, weight 716.1g, height 6cm, width across handles 14.6cm, rim diameter 10cm.
Lot 1040
A Sino-Tibetan brown patinated bronze figure of Padmapani, 17th century, modelled in the Pala period style, seated in lalitasana on the back of a crouching Buddhistic lion with head turned upwards looking at the deity, on a double lotus throne, height 24cm (lotus (padma) flowerhead missing at left shoulder). Provenance: the Alain Presencer Collection. Note: the lotus-bearer Padmapani was a favoured form of Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of Buddhist compassion.
Lot 1005
A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, 18th century, modelled wearing an ornate headdress and celestial scarf with right hand holding a sword, standing astride a prostrate elephant-headed figure, on a lotus moulded oval base, height 29cm. Provenance: the Alain Presencer Collection. Note: Mahakala is one of the most popular protector or guardian deities in Tibetan Buddhism.
Lot 1038
A Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, probably Tang dynasty, with verdigris patina, modelled seated in lalitasana on a lotus moulded plinth and octagonal base, wearing an ornate headdress, jewellery and celestial scarf, her right hand holding a vase, backed by a pierced scrolling mandorla, height 18cm, together with a circular plinth. Provenance: the Alain Presencer Collection.
Lot 1047
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Amitabha, 18th century, finely modelled seated on the back of a goose or duck, the oval base cast with rocky surround, height 13.7cm. Provenance: the Alain Presencer Collection. Note: Amitabha is the principal Buddha of Pure Land Buddhism. In Vajrayana Buddhism Amitabha is known for his longevity, discernment and pure perception.
Lot 1080
A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, 18th century, the six-armed deity modelled standing on a prostrate figure with elephant head, the arms holding a kartika, kapala and other attributes, his grimacing face bearing fangs and three bulging eyes, framed by a mane of flaming hair and an ornate crown, on a lotus base, height 17cm. Provenance: the Alain Presencer Collection. Note: Mahakala is one of the most popular protector or guardian deities in Tibetan Buddhism. He is depicted in a number of variations including two-armed, four-armed and six-armed, as in the present lot. In his six-armed form he is also considered as a fierce and powerful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. For similar figures, see Bonhams Hong Kong, 27th November 2014, Lot 135, and Bonhams Los Angeles, 14th December 2022, Lot 51.
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