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Lot 532
A GROUP OF ANTIQUITIES AND COINS, the ceramic items comprise a painted amphora from the Middle Cypriot Bronze Age, circa 1800-1650 B.C., height 14.5cm, a.f., a red slip amphora of a similar date, height 9cm, s.d., a base ring juglet dating from the Middle Cypriot Bronze Age , circa 1450-1225 B.C., a polished stone mace or sceptre head of a similar date, together with a box of assorted coins , mostly Royal commemorative crowns, a Byzantine bronze follis, circa A.D. 610-641 and a Roman bronze coin, circa A.D. 330-335, together with photographic negatives of the ceramics and a letter from Birmingham City Museum dated August 1984 relating to the antiquities in this lot (7) (Condition report: amphoras are both damaged)
Lot 564
A 20TH CENTURY BRONZE FIGURE OF A PUTTI AND A CAST IRON MR PUNCH DOORSTOP, the bronze cast wearing a garland, holding a club in one hand and lacking something from the other, the base covered with an adhesive velvet base over cardboard, height 21cm, Mr Punch height 30cm (2) (Condition report: putti has areas of collections of polish, lacks something from the raised fist, Mr Punch shows signs of rusting and air bubble holes in the back)
Lot 131
Edward William Wyon Plaque of The Calmady Children. A relief plaque or roundel in reconstituted marble mounted in a gilt frame.Known as 'Children at Play', by sculptor E W Wyon (1811-1885). This plaque showing two children, was based on Sir Thomas Lawrence's well-known eighteenth century painting 'The Calmady Children'. Signed and dated on the lower edge with bronze seal verso. Measurements: Plaque 17cm Diameter and total size in frame 30cm square. Condition: Very good with no damage.
Lot 132
Art Deco French Bronze Signed Limousin circa 1930's. A French bronzed figure of two birds about to take flight in the lovely art deco style. It is signed by Jacques Limousin this work is a lovely composition of two birds resting on a tree branch with flowers. The sculpture rests upon a marble base and the sculpture including the base is 17cm high and 22cm long. Condition: Very good
Lot 310
Guiseppe Vassari Silver Gilt Bronze Warrior for Gorham. A Giuseppe Vasari Hero series Warrior on horseback for the Gorham Silver Company. The sculpture is made of bronze covered with 800 silver and 22k gold gilded highlights. It stands on a marble base and is 34cm high and 44cm wide. Artist signature on leg and body of horse. Weight 8.7kgs. Condition: Very good - a minor nick to marble edge.
Lot 53
A SALVATORE FERRAGAMO VINTAGE METALLIC GOLD 'FLOWER' CLUTCH A gold clutch with detachable chain shoulder strap, decorated with a bronze sequins and beaded flower SALVATORE FERRAGAMO 19cm long x 13cm high x 7cm deep Condition: FAIR - Condition is commensurate with age and use. Some imperfections exist. Check catalogue notes. Viewing is recommended
Lot 3040
Gemischtes Lot mit u.a. 3 Alben zur Fußball WM 1982 Spanien, darin China 2 x 25 Yuan 1982 Fußball Spielszene sowie 2 Fußballspieler und 1 Yuan Bronzeausgabe 1982. BU Kurssatz Jamaika 1980 Franklin Mint in roter Münztasche, weiterhin Kurssatz Russland/UdSSR 1982 sowie DDR 1980 im jeweiligen Hartplastikblister. Russland Etui mit 6 x 1 Rubel CuNi Olympiade Moskau 1980 und Weiteres. Erhaltungen verschieden, am besten ansehen| Mixed lot with, among other things, 3 albums for the soccer World Cup 1982 Spain, in it China 2 x 25 yuan 1982 soccer game scene as well as 2 soccer players and 1 yuan bronze edition 1982. BU coin set Jamaica 1980 Franklin Mint in red coin pouch, further rate set Russia/USSR 1982 as well as GDR 1980 in respective hard plastic blister. Russia case with 6 x 1 ruble cupro nickel Olympiade Moscow 1980 and more. Conditions varying, best to look at
Lot 2067
Mexiko/GOLD - "Libertad - 30th Anniversary 1981-2011", 4-teiliges Set bestehend aus 1 x 1 Unze 2011, Libertad, 1 x 1/2 Unze 2011, Libertad, 1 x 1/4 Unze 2011, Libertad und 1/10 Unze Gold, Libertad. Erhalt verschieden. Im Originaletui. Mit Zertifikat. Limitierte Edition Nr. 167/500. Als Beigabe eine kleine geflügelte Victoria aus vergoldeter Bronze. Steuerbefreit nach §25c UStG.| Mexico/GOLD - "Libertad - 30th Anniversary 1981-2011" - 4-piece set consisting of 1 x 1 oz 2011, Libertad, 1 x 1/2 oz 2011, Libertad, 1 x 1/4 oz 2011, Libertad and 1/10 oz gold, Libertad. Condition different. In original case. With certificate. Limited edition no. 167/500. Comes with a small winged Victoria in gilt bronze. Tax-exempt according to §25c UStG.
Lot 3004
Kleine Fundgrube aus Münzen und Medaillen - dabei 1 x Bistum Münster - Bronzegussmedaille nach F. Loos 1801, Auf die Sedisvakanz, Av: Paulus in Wappenkranz, Rv: Karl der Große, vz., leicht berieben, Kratzer, Randkerben, 27,1g rau. 1 x Preussen - 5 Mark 1891/A, Wilhelm II, ss, stark berieben, Tönung, Kratzer, Randkerben, 27,6g Ag rau. 1 x USA - 1 Dollar 1999, Liberty, vz, Tönung, Fingerabdrücke, 1 Unze Silber. Dazu Silbermedaillen und Weiteres !Erhalt stets unterschiedlich. Am besten besichtigen.| Small treasure trove of coins and medals - besides 1 x Diocese of Münster - bronze cast medal by F. Loos 1801, Auf die Sedisvakanz, Av: Paulus in Wappen, Rv: Charlemagne, EF, slightly rubbed, scratches, edge nicks, 27.1g rough. 1 x Prussia - 5 Mark 1891/A, Wilhelm II, VF, heavily rubbed, toning, scratches, edge nicks, 27.6g Ag rough. 1 x USA - 1 Dollar 1999, Liberty, EF, toning, fingerprints, 1 oz silver. Plus silver medals and more ! Condition always different. Best to inspect.
Lot 356
BronzeIndia , 18th to 19th centuryDimensions: Height 39 cm Wide 22 cm Depth 15 cmWeight: 5.752 gramsGanesha is dancing on a throne or podest with expansive foot and rectangular shape, topped by a lotus flower base. He is balancing on his left foot, his four arms expanding around himself in a dynamic motion. He is wearing a short dhoti with ornamental patterns all over and his belly and chest are also decorated with beaded chains and necklaces. Two serpents meet at the front of his belly being used as his belts. In his right hands he is holding his own broken tusk and a goad, his other hands are holding a noose and a sweets ball. His trunk is holding a vessel. His head and trunk are also adorned with numerous jewellery, bracelets, flowers, etc. He has smaller ears and is wearing a three-leveled crown. From the back we see the same detail as from the front. The dancing Ganesha shows us his joyful side and shows a lot of contrasts, he is heavy but graceful, mischievous and serious and seems to embody wisdom but also the playfulness of a young child.
Lot 362
Bronze with turquoisesChina / Tibet , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 11 cm Wide 7 cm Depth 3 cmWeight: 916 grams with baseVajrapani is the protector of Gautama Buddha and in Tibet he is often depicted as a wrathful emanation. This bronze statue shows him in a calm form seated on a lotus flower with his legs crossed, wearing a long dhoti with floral pattern. His left hand is leaning on his left thigh while the other hand is holding a vajra in front of his chest. His muscular chest and arms are decorated with armlets, bracelets and necklace, the sacred string hanging down onto the belly. The head is tilted to the front slightly, his face is intimidating with a fierce looks, the eyebrowsn drawn up high. His head is adorned with a tiara encircling a high bun.
Lot 366
Bronze with turquoisesChina / Tibet , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 15,5 cm Wide 13,5 cm Depth 5,5 cm without baseWeight total: 1.422 gramsA bust attached to a metal rod showing one of the many forms of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. He has four arms, two joined together in the center showing the anjali mudra and holding the wish-fulfilling jewel called cintamani. His left arm is raised to the side holding a flower, the other hand is also raised and holding a rosary. Elaborate jewellery adorns the body, the face is calm with downcast eyes and a faint smile. Large ear pendants dangle down onto the shoulders and a beautiful tiara encircles the high chignon. From the back we see the ruffles of a shirt covering the shoulders and the thin hairlines tied up in a three-tiered bun.
Lot 368
BronzeIndia 16th centuryDimensions: Height 50 cm ; Wide 15 cm ; Depth 15 cmWeight: 8724 gramsThe Mother Goddess is standing on a high round plinth which is decorated by bird-like creatures and the surface incised with delicate floral patterns. She is holding her small child on her arm while the other hand is lifted in front of her hip. Possibly she was holding something in her hand. Her right foot is casually crossed over her left shin, supporting herself on her toes. She is dressed in beautiful garments decorated with patterns of dots and lines and also the child's clothes are decorated. She is adorned with elaborate jewellery on her chest, arms and head. Her eyes are big and wide open, her nose long and distinct and her chin protrudes from the face. In the back we see that the strand of her long hair is a serpent.
Lot 369
Bronze firegiltChina / Tibet , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 15 cm Wide 11 cm Depth 8 cmWeight: 714 gramsBuddha seated on a double reverse lotus throne with beaded rim. The slender Buddha is seated with legs crossed and his right fingertips touching the earth, the left hand is resting in the lap with the palm facing the sky. This gesture is known as bhumispharsa mudra or "Calling the earth to witness" and is a very popular depiction of the Buddhist god. The Buddha is dressed in a long robe with beaded brim covering his left shoulder. The round face has small features and the third eye is centered between the eyebrows. The eyes are closed in meditation. The earlobes are elongated, black little curls cover the head and a diamond tops the ushnisha.
Lot 371
BronzeIndia , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 11 cm Wide 8 cm Depth 6 cmWeight: 426 gramsThis bronze shows a saint seated cross-legged on a multi-tiered expansive thrown on four feet with a seated adorant in the center front. The adorant has joined his hands in prayer, anjali mudra, and seems to be holding a staff in his right arm bend. The saint is seated on a cushion imitating a lotus flower. Dressed in a long dhoti with jewellery decorating the upper body. His left hand is placed in the lap with the palm facing to the sky, dhyani mudra. The right hand is lifted with palm facing away from him, abhaya mudra. The face is attentive and smiling friendlily. The hair is done up in a small bun and each hairline is visible. The ears are decorated with long pendants.
Lot 372
Bronze with Silver eyesIndia , 15th century or laterDimensions: Height 45 cm Wide 21 Depth 13cmWeight: 5.601 gramsStanding Buddha on small surface, with long robe covering the curvaceous body. The right hand pointing to the ground, varada mudra or gesture of dispensing of boons. The other hand is placed on his left shoulder holding a script roll. Necklaces adorn the chest, we see three necklines in the front. The face is very broad with fleshy but small lips. The eyes are open, a raised urna sits between the arched eyebrows. We see strands of wavy hair peeking out underneath a crown with ornamental pointy edges encircling his high chignon. The earlobes are sligthly elongated. From the back we see the hairlines.
Lot 374
Bronze with Silver inlaysChina / Tibet , 17th century or earlierDimensions: Height 6,5 cm Wide 4,5 cm Depth 3 cmWeight: 102 gramsJambhala the God of Fortune is seated on an elevated lotus throne with his right foot standing on a smaller blossom in the front, the other foot drawn to his thigh. He is holding his right hand in varada mudra, gesture of dispensing of boons while he is squeezing the mongoose's neck with his left hand. The mongoose is spitting jewels to the deity's feet. Jambhala is wearing armlets, necklace and bracelets, his hair is done up in a chunky bun. The throne seat is made in ornamental open-work with two flowers blooming on the sides.
Lot 375
Bronze with Silver and Copper inlaysChina / Tibet , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 12 cm Wide 11 cm Depth 4 cm without baseWeight: 837 grams with baseVajrapani standing in wide stance stepping to the right with his right hand lifted into the air holding a vajra, the left hand resting on the left knee holding a ghanta. Vajrapani is Buddha Gautama's protector and guide. He is usually depicted in his fierce form in Tibet like here. The whole body is covered in beaded necklaces and belts, a thin scarf is billowing down on his side and many skulls and shrunken heads ornate his body. His face is gruesome with bulging eyes and teeth showing, a goat beard and moustache in his face.
Lot 381
BronzeIndia , 12th century Pala Dynasty RevivalDimensions: Height 52 cm Wide 34 cm Depth 25 cm without black baseWeight: 16.100 grams without black baseAn outstanding, large bronze depicting the Vedic Sun God Surya standing on a three-tiered expansive throne with geometrical shape on several foots. Between the first and second tier we see his seven horses who are often pictured pulling his chariot, seven as the seven colours of light or the seven days of the week. In the center before him is a seated smaller deity. Surya is standing on a double reverse lotus base. He is wearing taller boots indicating a Central Asian origin and a short dhoti with pattern fastened around his waist with a belt. A knife in a sheath is attached to this belt and a large garland is dangling above his knees. His upper body is only decorated with a large chest ornament and he is holding his hands in front of him with the ring fingers touching the thumbs and holding the stems of two sunflowers. The face is calm and serene with a long slender nose and smooth cheeks. He is wearing a high tiara. An ornamental halo is positioned around the back of his upper body and two sunflower blossoms to his shoulders.
Lot 383
BronzeTibet, Pala Style revival, 18th centuryDimensions: Height 31 cm by 16 cmWeight: 2826 gramsGreen Tara seated on a double reverse lotus throne with beaded rim, her right foot pendent on a smaller lotus flower stemming from the base. The legs are covered in a pleated dhoti fastened around her waist with an ornamental band. Her chest and arms are adorned with intricate jewellery highlighted with stone inlay. Her right hand is lifted in front of her showing abhaya mudra. Her left hand is resting on her leg, holding the stem of a large lotus flower. Her round face has a gentle expression with downcast eyes, the third eye in the center of the forehead. Elongated earlobes with big circular earrings frame the face. Her hair is done up in a bun decorated with head jewellery. The Green Tara is known as the Goddess of Compassion and is the most popular Tara in Tibet.
Lot 384
Bronze with silver and copper inlaysChina / Tibet or Kashmir / India 11th centuryDimensions: Height 14,5 cm by 10 cmWeight: 356 grams withour baseManjushri seated on a waisted double reverse lotus pose attached to a square wooden plinth. Seated with legs crossed and dressed in striped dhoti fastened around waist with belt. The chest is bare and only decorated with a necklace with tiger claw pendant, a gift parents gave their children as talisman. A thin scarf is billowing around his arms. He is holding the sword to cut ignorance in his right hand, the other is holding something small and is close to the waist. Behind his body and his head are two separate aureoles with openwork flames. The large eyes of Manjushri have a piercing gaze with silver inlay, a raised silver urna between the eyebrows. Small braids hang down the forehead and are done up in a ponytail, enclosed by a tiara.
Lot 398
Bronze firegiltNepal 13th to 14th centuryDimensions: Height 10,5 cm Wide 8 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 208 gramsBuddha seated on double reverse lotus base with beaded rim. The Buddha is seated cross legged, his left hand is resting in his lap with the palm facing to the sky. The other hand is resting on his right knee with the fingers touching the ground, bhumispharsa mudra or calling the earth to witness. A robe with brim is draped over his left shoulder, the tip of the cloth fanning out underneath his ankles. His earlobes are elongated. The Buddha is bare of any jewellery or decoration. He is smiling, a raised urna between the eyebrows. Tiny curls cover the head and ushnisha.
Lot 406
Bronze with cold gilt faceTibet or KashmirDimensions: Height 23 cm by 14 cmWeight: 1877 gramsSeated Buddha with legs crossed and soles showing. The throne is made of a double reverse lotus flower attached to a thin surface and two lions stand on the flower, supporting the throne on the side. The Buddha is holding his right palm upwards resting on the knee, left hand is raised also palm facing to the sky. The robe is covering his torso and legs forming waves. The ears are elongated, the face is smiling widely, the eyes are open and attentive. The hair and ushnisha is black.
Lot 234
BronzeChina / Tibet , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 11,5 cmWeight: 190,9 gramsA stupa on a circular base set off by a beaded rim and double reverse lotus flower. The domed body rises into a stepped railing called harmika and the 13-stepped spire symbolising the steps of enlightened consciousness of Buddha. All is topped by a parasol and a lotus bud finial. The characteristics of this stupa like its overall bell shape define it as Kadampa stupa. Stupas contain the remains of Lamas or holy people and also sacred texts and figurines to recall the Buddha and his nirvana.
Lot 237
BronzeChina / Tibet 16th centuryDimensions: 12 x 8 x 3,5 cmWeight: 293 gramsOpenwork plaque, probably from a stupa, the goddess depicted holding the conch in front while dancing on a lotus, turquoise inlaid jewellery, mounted 11.5cm high The Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism are sometimes personified as deities holding the image of the symbol. Sankha is the goddess of the conch, one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. She is depicted in dancing attitude with a conch-shell in her hands. She would have been accompanied on a stupa by the remaining seven Auspicious Symbols.Former collection Deborah Leonov, London 2001Minor wear
Lot 238
Bronze firegiltNepal, about 1850Dimensions: Height 19,5 cm Wide 20 cm Depth9 cmWeight: 1955 grams without baseThis is a pair of Buddha Vajradhara and a White Tara seated in unison on a large lotus flower base with beaded rim attached to a rectangular black plinth. Both are seated with legs crossed, dressed in long wavy robes and scarves hanging down from their shoulders and twisting around their arms. Vajradhara Buddha is holding vajras in his crossed hands in front of his chest. His head is bent towards the Tara and he is smiling with downcast eyes. He is adorned with lots of jewellery with various stone inlay. Diamond-shaped earrings decorate his elongated earlobes. He is also wearing a tiara and a flaming aureole frames his head. The White Tara is showing mudras, the right hand resting on her right knee and fingers pointing to the earth with the palm facing to the front, thumb touching index finger. The left hand is raised and also with thumb touching the index finger. Her bare chest is decorated with beaded jewellery and stones. Two lotus flowers are growing besides her. She is smiling with downcast eyes and arched eyebrows, floral ear pendants hang down from her elongated earlobes. Her head is also framed by a fiery aureole. The back of the statues is kept simple.
Lot 244
BronzeIndia , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 41 cm Wide 31 cm Depth 15 cmWeight: 5897 gramsShiva is standing on a lotus podest attached to an expansive square podest. He is performing one of the 108 karana positions of his dance originating from Shiva's Tandava dance, a masculine and divine dance. His right leg is kicked out to his right and he is holding his toe. He has four arms, one is holding the fire agni and the other the drum or damaru. One hand is simply dangling beside his supporting bent leg. He is dressed in a short ornamental dhoti and his torso is ornamented with jewellery. His head is bent to his left, he is smiling. His wavy hair is done up in a high chignon also decorated with jewellery, small braids fall down his back.
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