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Click here to subscribeOn the possible transl. of Les Amitiés Pariculières by Roger Peyrefitte, 6 Nov. 1950.Added: A bronze Godfried Bomans commemorative medal by Thomasso Geracci. Text on verso, "Lezen zonder herkenning is vruchteloos" w. 16 photos of Bomans (photographer unknown) and a small photo archive of a Bomans' tribute in a village library, probably Raalte, ca. 1977.
A modernist bronze sculpture of abstract design, 59cm high CONDITION REPORT: Some surface marks to patination for example where an old sticker looks to have been removed. Otherwise condition good, no dents or repairs. Screw holes beneath indicate it was once attached to a plinth. From a deceased estate, family think it was acquired late 1960s.
After John Willis Good (1845-1879)/Before the Race and After the Race/a pair of bronze studies of racehorses with jockeys up/signed bronzes, 34cm high including wooden plinth CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Pair of Chinese vases, late 19th century.Enamelled porcelain and bronze.Stamps on the base.Measurements: 60 x 24 x 24 cm.Pair of Chinese vases with cylindrical tank, gently curved towards the foot and shoulders, with neck opening towards the mouth. Richly decorated with warriors in sumptuous attire and divinities interacting in animated scenes. The Immortals are set in landscape settings with peaked mountains rendered in beautiful blue tones. The palette is rich in contrasts: reds, pinks, whites, browns, ceruleans? The enamel painting is combined with bronze friezes worked in relief and serpentine dragons around the shoulders. The landscapes are dominated by the presence of trees with large canopies, a symbol widely used in Chinese art because of its symbolic character, related to longevity. The eroded rocks represent the passage of time.
Shiva Lingam oil lamp; Nepal, 18th century.Bronze.Measurements: 12 x 15 x 10 cm.The lower ring represents the Yoni, the vagina that symbolises Parvati, while the Lingam or penis is a symbolic representation of her consort, the god Shiva. This type of lamp should be lit especially on Mondays, the favourite day of Shiva, who represents the fire that never ceases. The cobras adorning the lamp represent desire and the danger of succumbing to it, and allude to the mythical story that Shiva mastered the effect of the poison of temptation by keeping it in his throat, preventing it from reaching both body and mind.The representation of the Lingam and the Yoni together symbolises the duality of immanent reality and transcendent potency, the transcendental source of all that exists.The piece has a yellow patina, due to the fact that it has been smeared with turmeric, a plant considered sacred, whose rhizome represents the goddess.
Large vessel; China, between the Ming and Qing dynasties, 17th-18th century.Bronze.Measurements: 46 cm in diameter.Interesting piece dated between the end of the Ming dynasty and the beginning of the Qing dynasty, a large bronze vessel framed within the Feng Shuei, essential in every Chinese house. It must contain the five elements: metal (the vessel itself), water (inside), stone (some pebbles), wood (usually driftwood) and fire, the latter being the most important, represented by the fish. It is best to have between eight and nine orange and one black, the latter being the one that absorbs negative energy. It also has a representation of the infinite knot, which symbolises Buddha's wish for longevity and love.
Indian school of the 19th century."Shiva Nataraja".Patinated bronze.Measurements: 22,5 x 16 x 7 cm.Patinated bronze representation of Shiva Nataraja. One of the invocations of the Hindu god Shiva is as "lord of the dance" or Nataraja. He performs a cosmic dance within a circle of flames. It is a dance that is both destructive and constructive, regenerative. According to legend, some enemies wished to destroy Shiva. They sent a dwarf (considered by Hindus as demonic beings or the incarnation of evil) called "the devil of oblivion". To combat him, Shiva began his cosmic dance, subjugating the demon and freeing the world. The dance takes place in the centre of the universe and in the human heart. The figure dances half-naked, carrying a ball of fire or fire of enlightenment in his hand. Shiva's dance is composed of the ever-flowing combination of his five activities. The power of revealing brings knowledge and liberates the spirit. It is represented by the left foot raised and the left hand down like an elephant's trunk. It is the most common way of representing Shiva in South India, and is the most famous deity of the Chidambaram temple.
Buddha busts; Burma, 18th century.Bronze.Measurements: 4.5 x 5 cm; 4 x 5 cm.Set of two bronze heads representing Buddha, both of them show an attentive attention to detail. Very common feature in the Burmese culture, since the monastic society represents a great part of the Buddhist following in the nation, the statues of the Buddhas used to be exposed in the walls of many monasteries and nunneries of Burma.
Pair of censers. China, Qing period, 19th century.Bronze and cloisonné enamels.Measurements: 29 x 14 x 14 x 14 cm.Pair of censers in the shape of cranes worked in bronze, with an open beak and a stylised body. The detail is remarkable, reproducing each one of the feathers with great care. The crane is a much-loved animal in the East, especially in China, whose cosmogony so influenced Japan. In Chinese and Japanese mythology it is associated with longevity and prosperity. Part of its body is decorated with cloisonné enamel, a technique that consists of depositing the vitreous paste of the enamel in recessed compartments or else formed by metal sheets that, in relief, make up the silhouette of the design.
Two vases. Japan, Edo period, 19th century.Bronze and cloisonné enamels.With signs of use, damage and loss to the enamel.Measurements: 12.5 x 6.5 cm and 12 x 6 cm.Pair of vases made in bronze and decorated with the cloisonné enamel technique. Also called alveolate or partitioned, cloisonné enamel is a technique which consists of depositing the vitreous paste of the enamel in recessed compartments or formed by metal sheets which, in relief, make up the silhouette of the design.
Set of three vases. Japan, Edo period, 19th century.Bronze and cloisonné enamel.With marks of use. With slight flaws and flaws in the enamel.Measurements: 9.5 cm (greater height); 6 cm (greater diameter).Set of three vases made in bronze and decorated with the cloisonné enamel technique. Also called alveolate or partitioned, the cloisonné enamel is a technique that consists of depositing the vitreous paste of the enamel in recessed compartments or formed by metal sheets that, in relief, compose the silhouette of the design.
Two brush pots. Japan, Edo period, 19th century.Bronze and cloisonné enamels.With marks of use. The enamel on one of them has been lost.Measurements: 9.5 x 4.5 cm and 9 x 4.5 cm.Pair of cylindrical brush pots. They are made entirely of bronze and are decorated with the cloisonné enamel technique. Cloisonné enamel is a technique which consists of depositing the vitreous enamel paste in recessed compartments or compartments formed by metal sheets which, in relief, make up the silhouette of the design.
Two brush pots. Japan, Edo period, 19th century.Bronze and cloisonné enamels.With marks of use. Slight flaws in the enamel on the base of one of them.Measurements: 9.5 x 7 cm and 6.5 x 5 cm.Pair of cylindrical brush pots. They are made entirely of bronze and decorated with the cloisonné enamel technique. Cloisonné enamel is a technique which consists of depositing the vitreous enamel paste in recessed compartments or compartments formed by metal sheets which, in relief, make up the silhouette of the design.
After Yang Zun models from the Shang period. Late 20th century.Bronze.Measurements: 13,5 x 18 x 13 cm.High quality replica, used as an official gift by the governor of Yudang for his illustrious guests. It reproduces a ritual libatory jar of the Yang Zun type from the Shang dynasty (19th-12th century BC), extraordinary pieces of the highest technical quality and aesthetic level.
A set of heavy hanging bronze shop scales by W & T Avery Ltd, Birmingham, with copper pans, the balance 75cm wide, each copper pan 34cm diameterMinor wear to the lacquer with some slight oxidisation to the steel parts, otherwise good condition. The pans marked with a number of dated revenue marks from approximately 1902-1943.
A Sterett-Gittings Kelsey (b.1941) for Royal Copenhagen 'Ice Hockey Player', bronze sculpture numbered 43/2500, on a marble base, signed to base 'Kelsey' and dated '96, 19.5cm highOverall wear and slight signs of display use, some very small chips to the square base, the sculpture itself in good condition.
A pair of cast bronze and parcel gilt empire style four-light three-branch candelabra of classical form with scrolling branches, fluted stem and triform base, decorated with paw feet, 54.5cm high (2)Minor marks, dents and scratches due to use, otherwise good condition. Of contemporary manufacture.
A small quantity of silver and bijouterie to include; a silver shell-shaped butter dish; a christening cutlery set, cased; a pair of filled silver candlesticks, 13.5cm high; a Victorian carved oak adjustable book stand; a glass jar decorated in enamels with flowers and a bird; a small Japanese bronze box; etcThe spoon and fork and the shell-shaped silver butter dish weighing 90.1g overall. The spoon fork and knife all with hallmarks, in good condition. The butter dish with minor wear, otherwise good condition. The pair of filled silver candlesticks with minor dents and marks. The remaining items showing signs of wear and use. The pair of brass candlesticks one detached from its base and in need of repair. The glass jar with silver plated top very worn silver plate. The brass items all with signs of polish overall.
A 19th Century Chinese bronze Ming Dynasty Xuande mark censer ding prayer bowl of compressed squat form having twin looped handles with well used interior raised on three small tripod feet. Cast six character mark to the underside. Measures approx; 7.5cm x 11cm. Approx Weight 550g. Condition is good some minor marks to rim.
A fine 19th Century Chinese Tibetan heavy gilt bronze Buddha. The bronze figure of Buddha having gold leaf finish with blue decoration to hair. The figurine modelled seated with ornate headdress and jewellery, engraved robe raised on intricately chased base holding a rat in one hand with other raised. The underside with cover marked with medallion. Raised on carved wooden stand with key form feet. Measures approx; 28cm x 20cm x 13cm.
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