FIVE SMALL BRONZE MIRRORSHan DynastyComprising: a mirror with central sunburst medallion encircled by stylised characters and hachured bands; another with a raised border of semi-circles enclosing a roundel of four large and twelve smaller bosses; and three further with motifs of roundels and stylised characters to the well, one with fitted box. The largest 9.2cm (3 5/8in) diam. (5).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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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FIVE SMALL BRONZE MIRRORSHan DynastyComprising: one cast in relief with a series of pointed bosses to the well within an arc-form raised border; another with a band of calligraphy encircling the well; one with four small bosses within sawtooth borders; and two smaller with scrolling designs, one with fitted box. The largest 10.8cm (4 1/2in) diam. (5).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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
FOUR VARIOUS BRONZE MIRRORSHan DynastyComprising: a small 'TLV' mirror, with four pairs of bosses to the centre, within sawtooth pattern borders; another with central lotus petal medallion within a sunburst roundel and band of calligraphy to the recessed well; a small mirror with four bosses alternating with stylised beasts; and a large 'TLV' mirror cast with a central square panel enclosing twelve small bosses within eight larger bosses, the border with foliate designs. The largest 16.2cm (6 3/8in) diam. (4).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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
TWO SILVERED BRONZE MIRRORSHan DynastyOne cast to the well with a band of spiritual creatures reserved with five bosses, bordered by narrow hachured bands, sawtooth and geometric designs to the raised rim; the other with a large central knob, encircled by raised profiles of mythical creatures, within an inscribed border, the raise rim with three rows variously of sawtooth and linear designs. The largest 13cm (5 1/8in) diam. (2).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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
TWO LARGE BRONZE MIRRORSHan DynastyThe first cast with mythical creatures and two rows of bosses to the centre, within an inscribed band and four rows of sawtooth and hachured design; the second cast in high relief with a band of animated creatures encircling the large central knob, within similar inscribed and geometric pattern borders. The largest 19cm (7 1/2in) diam. (2).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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
THREE VARIOUS BRONZE MIRRORSHan DynastyComprising: a large silvered bronze mirror with a central sunburst medallion within an inscribed band and hachured borders; another depicting a variety of creatures interspersed with four small bosses; and another similar with stylised serpentine beasts to the well. The largest 16.5cm (6 1.2in) diam. (3).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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
FOUR BRONZE MIRRORSHan DynastyComprising: a mirror with four raised bosses interspersed with four scroll form beasts; a small mirror with star form central panel encircled by a band of characters and scroll motifs; another small mirror with a band of linear and scroll designs; and another with a central star form panel encircled by an inscription, two with fitted boxes. The largest 11.4cm (4 1/2in) diam. (4).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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
FOUR VARIOUS BRONZE MIRRORSHan and Tang DynastyComprising: a silvered bronze flower form mirror, cast to the well with phoenix and bixie, the raised rim with insects and flower motifs; a silvered bronze mirror with semi-circular motifs to the well enclosing a central roundel of lotus petals and characters; another with two kneeling figures amongst mythical creatures and four small bosses to the well, within hachured and sawtooth bands; and the last densely cast with figures and bixie within a border of square and semi-circular designs, two with fitted boxes. The largest 13cm (5 1/8in) diam. (4).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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
FIVE VARIOUS BRONZE MIRRORSHan to Ming DynastyComprising: a small handled-mirror, cast with a boy and female deity below a crane amongst clouds; a small mirror with sunburst design to the centre encircled by abstract motifs and hachured bands; another with a band of stylised creatures and four bosses to the well; another of plain form with a calligraphic cartouche to the well; and a small mirror with stylise characters within a sawtooth band. The largest 15cm (5 7/8in) longFootnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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 LARGE GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYINLate Ming DynastySeated in dhyanasana on a raised base draped in an ornamental cloth, the hands held together and resting upon the lap, the ample robes elaborately adorned with beaded jewellery, a large reticulated figural pendant to the front, the serene face supporting a five-lappet crown, wood stand.38cm (15in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA17th/18th centurySeated in rajalilasana, the right hand resting on the raised right knee and holding a cintamani jewel, the left hand holding an elixir bottle, the figure clad in flowing robes falling in elegant folds about the body, the hems finely incised with floral decoration, the serene face framed with curls of hair about the forehead, supporting a diadem centred with a figure of Amitabha Buddha. 17.5cm (6 7/8in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDAIMing DynastyThe jovial figure seated in rajalalilasana on a double lotus petal base, the large belly protruding from the flowing robes, a string of prayer beads held in the right hand, the left arm resting upon a sack, the head supporting a tall openwork crown, some lacquer traces remaining. 33cm (13in) highFootnotes:Provenance: Gifted by CDR David H Maitland-Makgill-Crichton RN and inherited by the current owner.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYINMing Dynasty or earlierThe watermoon Avalokitesvara seated on a raised stand, wearing an ample sanghati, elaborate jewellery, and a crown, holding possibly a vajra in the left hand, the two front plinths supporting a vase and a bird. 20.5cm (8.2in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE BELT HOOKWarring States Period The curved, tear-drop form implement finely inlaid with scrolled and geometric patterned silver wire, the reverse with a boss, the terminal end with a small hook formed as a stylised dragon-head. 22cm (8 5/8in) longFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE 'IMMORTAL AND KYLIN' INCENSE BURNERMing DynastyModelled as a Daoist immortal riding upon a kylin with scaled body, crests along the back spine and hooved feet. 30cm (11 3/4in) x 30.5cm (12in) (2).Footnotes:Please not this lot is to be sold at no reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE BOMBÉ INCENSE BURNER, GUI17th/18th centuryOf compressed globular form flanked by a pair of loop handles, the base cast with a two-character mark reading nei yong surrounded by a dragon and a phoenix confronting the flaming pearl. 23cm (9in) wideFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUSQianlong mark and period, dated 1770The crowned figure seated in dhyanasana holding hands in dhyana mudra above his feet, seated on a rectangular plinth with draping cloth above the inscription Da Qing Qianlong gengyin nian jing zao, complete by a separately cast flaming mandorla to the back. 21.2cm (8 3/8in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PAIR OF BRONZE 'ELEPHANT-HANDLED' VASESXuande six-character marks, Qing Dynasty Each with a pear-shaped body, rising from a high splayed foot to a waisted neck and everted rim, the neck flanked by a pair of elephant head loop handles with loose rings. Each 21.5cm (8 1/2in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE 'BUDDHIST LION' SCROLL WEIGHT17th centuryThe recumbent animal facing forward with a fierce expression with bulging eyes and part open mouth showing its fangs, the muscular lion's legs tucked to the side and the curling mane flowing down its back. 15cm (5 7/8in) wideThis 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
TWO BRONZE SCROLL WEIGHTSLate Ming/early Qing DynastyThe first depicting a female Immortal reclining against a large leaf; the second in the form of a recumbent horned mythical beast, inlaid in silver wire. The largest: 12.2cm (4 3/4in) long (2).Footnotes:Provenance: A European private collectionThis 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 BRONZE 'XINIU' MIRROR STANDYuan/ Ming DynastyThe single-horned mythical in a recumbent position with its head turned backwards, with a crescent moon-shaped mirror support on its back above cloud scrolls. 15cm (5 7/8in) longFootnotes:Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE MODEL OF A SCHOLAR AND A BOXWOOD CARVING OF A LUOHAN18th/19th centuryThe scholar dressed in abundant flowing robes, holding a peach in his right hand, a scroll slung at his waist; the boxwood luohan with thick curled eyebrows and beard, the hands concealed beneath voluminous sleeves and holding a staff.The bronze scholar 18cm (7 1/8in) high (2).Footnotes:Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
AN INSET GILT BRONZE BUCKLE, A GILT FILIGREE BUCKLE AND A PAINTED ENAMEL BROOCH18th centuryThe two-part gilt bronze buckle inset to each half with a large oval white jade panel and a cabochon garnet, the ruyi form hook inset with spinach jade, the underside engraved with auspicious emblems and cloud scrolls; a gilt copper double buckle, each half with a domed filigree flower trellis panel, with a dragon head hook; and a ruyi form brooch, inset with a painted enamel panel depicting a European lady, on a sapphire blue foil ground.The inset buckle 14.5cm (5 3/4in) long (5).Footnotes:Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價Exhibited: the inset buckle, Oriental Works of Art, Gerard Hawthorn Ltd, Summer 2007, no. 17. A comparable belt buckle inlaid with ruby and sapphire matrix in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, is illustrated in 'Catalogue of the Exhibition of Ch'ing Dynasty Costume Accessories', no. 35.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE 'ELEPHANT AND BOY' INCENSE BURNERMeiji PeriodThe elephant standing four-square on a plinth supported by reishi sprays, the trunk raised to one side, the cover in the form of a saddle supporting a seated smiling boy, all finely cast with gilt and silver wire inlay detailing.36.5cm (14 3/8in) high (3).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRONZE FIGURAL OKIMONO AND STANDMeiji PeriodThe figure standing with right arm outstretched and a string of rosary beads held over his left arm, wearing voluminous robes cast with flower sprays, fastened with a clasp at the left shoulder suspending a tasselled pendant over the back, with bald pate and tightly curled hair, set on a rockwork base issuing from a tiered stand raised on four reticulated scrollwork feet. 45cm (17.3/4in) high (2).Footnotes:Please note this lot is to be sold at no reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A FINE SILVER AND BRONZE TEAPOT AND COVERTibet, 18th centuryThe compressed globular body rising from a domed foot with applied silver cartouches set on a vertical strap, the handle moulded has a dragon with silver profiles and turquoise eyes, the spout issuing from the mouth of another turquoise eyed dragon, the shoulder and neck with Buddhist Emblems pierced decoration, the cover with a repoussé silver and gilt lotus top and foliate bud finial. 33cm (13in) high (2).Footnotes:Compare with a related vessel in the Essen Collection in Basel, published 'Die Götter des Himalaya', die Sammlung Gerd-Wolfgang Essen, plate no 195.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHATibet, 16th/17th centurySeated in padmasana on a tall, double lotus base, the Buddha wearing a clinging dhoti with brocaded hems, thickly folding at the shoulder and between his legs, his hair worn in little tufts, touching the ground in bhumisparsamudra with the left hand, the right in his palm in the gesture of meditation.10cm (4in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GILT BRONZE SINO-TIBETAN FIGURE OF GELUKPA LAMA19th centurySeated on a double plinth wearing an ample robe and the typical head dress, with the right hand raised in vitarkamudra and the left hand holding a pustakam. 9.5cm (3 3/4in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL INCENSE BURNER AND COVER, FANGDINGlate 19th centuryThe rectangular censer supported by four column legs, with taotie mask decorations on each side of the body and the cover, with gilt bronze profiles in relief. 26.5cm (10 3/8in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PAIR OF CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL AND GILT BRONZE ALMS BOWLSQing DynastyOf a compressed globular body with gilt profiles against a turquoise ground depicting lotus scrolls, seven chased reserved with figures of Buddha, below a band of flower and Tibetan characters to the shoulder.22cm (8 3/4in) wide (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BLUE AND WHITE JAR AND COVERKangxi six-character mark and of the periodThe cover decorated with scholars and boy attendants in a garden setting, the heavily potted body with two reserved scenes of ladies and dignitaries on terraces, below a band of pine to the shoulder, later bronze finial. 21.6cm (8 1/2in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A SMALL FAMILLE VERTE VASE AND STANDKangxi, the mounts 18th centuryThe vase decorated with four cartouches enclosing chrysanthemum blooms against a yellow and green diaper ground, the octagonal shaped base with four legs decorated with flower heads, all mounted with European gilt bronze profiles. 17cm (6 5/8in) high, including stand (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ▲▲ 'Bonhams' owns the 'Lot' either wholly or partially or may otherwise have an economic interest.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A MOTTLED GREEN JADE ARCHAISTIC TWO-HANDLED CUPMing DynastyThe deep cup carved in relief to the exterior with taotie masks and flanges imitating an ancient bronze vessel, flanked with dragon-head loop handles, hardwood stand. 18cm (7 1/8in) wide (2).Footnotes:Provenance: According to family history, which is supported by family records illustrating the progress of British troops in Beijing at the time, this object was acquired by a military attaché posted to Beijing at the time of the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. He was attached to the staff of Brigadier-General A. Gaselee, the commander of the British contingent assisting in suppressing the Boxer Rebellion on behalf of the Imperial Court, as one of the Eight Allied Powers.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
FIVE GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURESMing DynastyComprising: two gilt-lacquered bronze figures of seated Guanyin; a gilt bronze figure of Guandi; a gilt-lacquered figure of a seated official; and a gilt-lacquered figure of an equestrian, lacquered hardwood stand. The tallest: 26.3 (10 3/8in) high (7).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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
TWO BRONZE FIGURES OF DEITIES18th centuryComprising: a gilt bronze figure of Tara seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus stand, the right hand lowered in varada and the left hand raised in vitarka mudra; and a bronze figure of Amitayus seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus stand, the hands held together in dhyana mudra. The Amitayus: 17cm (6 3/4in) high (2).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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
FIVE BRONZE BUDDHIST FIGURESMing DynastyComprising: a pair of bronze figure of monks standing on lotus pedestals; a bronze figure a of servant holding an offering; a bronze figure of the infant Buddha; and a bronze figure of a luohan holding a shoe. The tallest: 21.7cm (8 1/2in) high (5).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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
THREE BRONZE FIGURESPossibly Korean, 17th centuryComprising a bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha and two crowned Guanyin, all seated in dhyanasana on a lotus pedestal, one hardwood stand. The tallest: 32.3cm (12 3/4in) high (4).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.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 SMALL PLASTIC BOX OF COINS, containing a cased large sterling silver queen Victoria diamond jubilee 1838-1897 medal in case of issue approx. weight 82g with some beautiful toning A/UNC together with a bronze Edward VII and Alexandra coronation medal 1902 in box of issue EF/UNC, a 1797 George III penny coin VF, a 1799 George III halfpenny VF, an uncirculated Victoria sixpence coin 1901 set in a victorian viewing display etc
A BRONZE FIGURE GROUP OF THE THREE GRACES, height 27cm and a pair of early 20th century bronze figures on ebonised bases titled 'LE POUVOIR' and 'LA FORCE', height 36cm (3) (Condition report: casting of Three Graces has a number of pitted / rough areas, the spelter figures have lost some bronzing, base of Le Pouvoir is split)
THREE BOXES AND LOOSE COLLECTABLES, CERAMICS, GLASSWARE, TOYS, ETC, including a Corgi Toys Hillman Imp No.251v with bronze body and white stripe, seven other die cast vehicles, a box of Birmingham City Transport tickets, four Sylvac rabbits, two M & B Woodbine cribbage boards, cigarette cards, an Edwardian stamp album including a penny red, cutlery, flatware, boxed Wade Whimsies, Robertson's Jam figures, etc (3 boxes and loose)
German medals, Göttingen University bronze Prize Medal, 1785, 50mm, by Edward Burch RA. Laureate bust r. R/ Winged Genius leaning on monument, inscribed INGENIO ET STVDIO above medallic portrait of George III, in exergue GEORGIA AUGUSTA ADIVDICANTE. BHM 266, casting imperfections otherwise Good VF
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