A Chinese archaistic bronze rectangular censer, fangding, 17th/18th centurydecorated in low relief with taotie masks and raised fins, on four zoomorphic profile legs,34cm high, 24cm wide, 20cm depth later liner and repairs to legsIt appears that the base panel of the vessel has been replaced and the original legs have been re-soldered and later fixed to this with screws to each corner. Dark brown to black patina with typical casting imperfections and flaking to the patina in places. There is also an additional later European removable brass liner for the vessel.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 34cm high, 24cm wide, 20cm depth later liner and repairs to legs
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A United States of America, Military Order of the Dragon, China 1900 (Major William Giles, 20th Punjab Infantry No.720),with original riband and top bronze ´pagoda´ suspension brooch,Ribbon worn and faded otherwise good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Tibetan bronze Purba, 17th/18th century,the triangular section blade emerging from the mouth of a mythological beast, formerly from Agatha Christie’s home, Greenway House, Devon18cmPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 18cm
A small Roman bronze figure of Neptune standing with his foot upon a dolphin,on green marble socle,overall height 21cmOverall of a rich blackish brown tone, lacking his trident and now coming away from the base which has numerous chips around the top and further smaller chips at the base corners.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. overall height 21cm
Vincenzo Gemito (Italian 1852-1929): 'L'Acquaiolo' (The Water Carrier), a bronze figural sculpture, foundry mark,height 52cmOverall with a light silvered bronze tone throughout, a little oxidised and dirty in places, some verdigris beneath the feet, foundry stamp to the top of the large urn and inscription to the back of the plinth,PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. height 52cm
Raoul Francois Larche (French, 1860 - 1912). A set of three ormolu groups of children pushing and pulling large wicker baskets,formed as a near pair with rectangular baskets and a single with oval basket, signed in the bronze, Siot Foundry marks,largest length 45cm height 17cn smaller length 27cm height 16cmAll in honest original untouched condition, one of the larger groups has a brighter gold finish than the other two, all with some surface wear and oxidisation, Siot of Paris founders stamp to one of the larger groups, Raoul Larche signature to the front of the smaller, old Sothebys lot ticket number 242 19th October 2000PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. largest length 45cm height 17cn smaller length 27cm height 16cm
H. Gladenbeck and Son. A bronze figure of a boy catching a fish,on naturalistic rock base, signed and dated Berlin 1886, with Gedossen v. H Gladenbeck & Sohn 1886 stamp,height 45cmOverall of good even chocolate brown patination, perhaps a little dusty but no real faults noted.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. height 45cm
Raoul Francois Larche (1860 - 1912). An ormolu head of a boy king,modelled wearing a crown, signed in the bronze and stamped B308, on marble plinth,16.5cm high overallGood honest condition with a little light wear to the raised extremities, no other faults noted, old lot number for October 2000 to the underside.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 16.5cm high overallRaoul Francois Larche (1860 - 1912).
Raoul Larche (1860-1912). A bronze group of two fauns upon a riverbank looking at their reflection,signed in the bronze with Siot-Decauville foundry mark, on green onyx plinth,height 57cmOverall of a mid to dark brown even patination and fair state of polish just a little dusty in the crevices, minor chips around the edges and base of the onyx plinth.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. height 57cmRaoul Larche (1860-1912).
Ferdinand Victor Blundstone (1882-1951). An early 20th century bronze group of a woman and nymph feeding a doe,on integral base,width 60cm depth 26cm height 87cmOverall looks to be in honest untouched condition with a verdigris tone throughout, clearly has been outside for many years with scattered dirt marks and signs of scuffing and light dirt, apparently unsigned.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. width 60cm depth 26cm height 87cmFerdinand Victor Blundstone (1882-1951).
Giovanni Varlese (Italian, 1888-1922). A bronze figure of a fisherboy standing holding a fish to his chest,signed in the bronze,height 72cmOverall of an even mid to dark chocolate brown patination, just a little dusty in the crevices, a few oxidisation spots across the shoulders.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. height 72cmGiovanni Varlese (1888-1922).
Vincenzo Gemito (Italian 1852-1929), a pair of bronze figures of youths,signed in the bronzeHeight 24cm.Both bronze groups with some occasional minor scuffs and scratches to the brown and slight verdigris patina. The tip of the fishing rod that one boy is holding is slightly bent, otherwise they are generally in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. Height 24cm.
After Joan Clarà (1875 - 1958). A pair of bronze models of girls playing on chairs,signed in the bronze, and numbered 43/1628,height 15.5cmBoth bronzes with original golden patination rubbed in places down to the base bronze, the stool / chair are in a darker patination, some slight bending to one leg of the chair which may be intentional.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. height 15.5cmAfter Joan Clarà (1875 - 1958).
After Raoul Larche (1860-1912). A bronze 'Loie Fuller' table lamp,the dancer with raised arms, wearing a flowing gown extending around her feet to form the base and billowing up around her head, signed to the base,height 43cmSome gilt highlights to the olive-brown patina . Generally in good conditionPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. height 43cmAfter Raoul Larche (1860-1912).
A Thai bronze crowned head of Buddha, 16th/17th century,cf. a similar head of Buddha in the British Museum accession No. 1949,0413.118cm high, excluding modern wood stand, ears lackingThe head has no neck whatsoever and sits just above the chin, both ears are lacking with some old filler around the area. Patina consistent with age.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 18cm high, excluding modern wood stand, ears lacking
Demetri Chiparus. A gilt bronze model 'Chien Policier',on green marble plinth, with title plaque,height 40cm width 46cmOverall in honest untouched condition, the original gilt finish now rubbed away at the extremities, a small verdigris spot on the dogs nose.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. height 40cm width 46cm
An Art Deco bronze figure of a dancer, signed Moranteon marble plinth,width 40cm. height 25cm.Overall the bronze has been rubbed down to a bare finish, details on the work are good, signature is on the sole of her right foot. Has a metal thread running into the base but this is not attached very minor chipping around the edge of the plinth.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. width 40cm. height 25cm.
Chinese Art A gilt bronze vase decorated with twisted dragons China, Qing dynasty, 18th century . . Cm 12,50 x 20,00. Heavy-bodied cast gilded bronze consisting of two side-by-side vases decorated with entwined dragons. Separate base. Qianlong six character mark engraved at the bottom. This is a classic accessory used by scholars showing the so-called "archaeological" style in vogue throughout the 18th century and which referred to archaic models, especially from the Han period (206 BC-220 AD).
Chinese Art A bronze tripod censer China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi mark and period (1661-1722). . Cm 15,50 x 11,50. Dark patina cast bronze tripod with a slightly flattened body, everse mouth and double handles. Four character Kangxi mark under the base.Although its shape is typically of the Kangxi period, incense burners of this type rarely have a specific mark of his kingdom as they often come a generic Ming dynasty mark.
Himalayan Art A rare pair of bronze devotional figure of mongoosesNepal, 18th century . . Cm 31,00 x 15,00 x 9,00. Pair of natural patina cast bronze figures of large crouching rats, each with the right paw raised in the act of making a votive offering. This unusual representation of the mouse is linked to the bronze models visible in many Nepalese temples, such as the large one exhibited at the Ashok Binayak Ganesh temple in Kathmandu. The rat, as vehicle of Lord Ganesh, is often subject of worship itself. However, in Buddhist context, the mongoose (nakula) is also the main attribute of Jambhala, the deity of abundance, typically depicted with a rat vomiting up precious stones. In this case, it is possible that these two animals used to flank an altar devoted to Jambhala.
Chinese Art A gilt bronze crowned Cacravartin Buddha China, Qing dynasty, 18th century (?). . Cm 17,00 x 24,50 x 12,00. A large gilt bronze figure depicting the crowned Buddha, seated legs crossed in dhyanasana and wearing a rich robe. The figure is refined by soft and slender lines and depicts the image of the Buddha in its glorious manifestation of Cacravartin, the universal monarch.The interest shown by the Qing emperors in Tibetan Buddhism gave rise to the rapid expansion of Buddhist temples in the territories they ruled, particularly during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (r.1735-95). The need to provide devotional sculptures to these new temples is the main reason for the flourishing of the famous manufacturing centers in Inner Mongolia.
Himalayan Art A gilt bronze figure of Green Tara Tibet, 19th century . . Cm 21,00 x 26,00. A gilded bronze sculpture depicting the lavishly adorned deity seated in a royal Lalitasana posture surrounded by utpala, the flowering branches of blue lotus in both hands, as a symbol of compassion. The figure of Green Tara, also known by the Sanskrit name of Shyamantara or the Tibetan name of Sgrolljiang, is revered as one of the most representative figures of Tibetan Buddhism. Heavenly consort of the Dhyani Buddha, protector of Tibet, she embodies in herself the values ??of enlightment and compassion. This figure, resting on an oval base in the shape of a lotus corolla, is inspired by 15th-century Tibetan specimen made of bronze or gilded copper and intended for the great Himalayan temples.
Indian Art A bronze figure of Lord Krishna VenugopalaIndia, Orissa, 18th century . . Cm 12,00 x 26,50. Polished bronze sculpture depicting the young Krishna standing on an elaborate lotus base playing the now missing flute. This subject, frequent and widespread throughout the Indian sub-continent, is related to the devotional cult inspired by the figure of Krishna, incarnation of the god Vishnu. Originally promoted by the great Indian mystic Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1534), this cult, which developed in the Bengal region around the 16th-17th century, established a strong emotional connection with the figure of the young shepherd Krishna playing the flute for his consort Radha. The loving couple establishes the origin of the esoteric bond which, according to the Hindu religion, is at the basis of the male-female duality inherent in the Shakti, the primordial force that moves the universe.
Himalayan Art A gilt bronze Sahasrabhuya thousand-armed Avalokitesvara figureTibet, early 20th century . . Cm 32,50 x 60,00. Figure of Avalokitesvara in its manifestation called Sahasrabhuya or "of a thousand arms". The Sanskrit term Avalokitesvara, which literally means "the one who listens to the sound", therefore prayer, already appears in some written fragments of the 5th century as one of the manifestations of the Buddha, the Buddha of mercy, better known in the Far East as Guanyin (China) or Kannon (Japan). This peculiar iconography of Avalokitesvara was popular in the region of the Himalaya and linked to the so-called "esoteric Buddhism", which prescribes the image of the standing deity with eight arms, each of them holding an attribute, and other arms that act as lateral wings. Furthermore, the head is replaced by a pyramid of eleven superimposed faces. The origin of this iconography is to be traced back to an ancient legend stating that the head of Avalokitesvara multiplied trying to bestow compassiong to the suffering mankind.
South-Est Asian Art A large bronze standing Buddha Burma, 19th century or earlier . . Cm 53,00. A large bronze sculpture depicting the standing Buddha in varadamudra, his left arm raised and the hand in karanmudra touching the sanghati, or the typical Buddhist vest. The smoothness of the beautiful natural patina highlights the soft movement of the limbs and body. The Ushnisha is surmounted by an unusual architectural structure similar to a stupa, the sacred building in which the relics of the Buddha are contained. Stylistically, this image can be traced back to the bronze statuary from the Pagan era (849-1297), from the 13th century developed in the city of the same name in today's Myanmar.
South-Est Asian Art Walking Buddha Thailand, 19th century . . Cm 42,00. Gilded bronze cast figure of the standing Buddha in the act of proceeding towards the observer with his right arm extended and his left hand in abhayamudra. This iconography, known in the West with the Anglo-Saxon name of "walking Buddha", appeared in Thailand in the 14th century and was indicated by the term "cankrama" (the one who goes back and forth) with reference to the long and continuous path of the Buddha in the third week after Enlightenment, when he turned into a wandering beggar.
South-Est Asian Art A large gilt bronze flame shaped Buddha topknot (Ushnisha)Thailand, Ayutthaya (1351-1767), 15th century . . Cm 20,00. Large gilt bronze flame originally part of a colossal sculpture of Buddha where it was placed at the top of the Ushnisha, according to the Buddhist iconography. The Ushnisha is the 32nd of the features attributed to Buddha Shakyamuni and it is a cranial protuberance at the top of the head of Buddha. In Thai iconography, already developed by the 12th century, the Ushnisha is always depicted as surmounted by an elongated flame in order to symbolize the spiritual power of the Buddha and his "enlightenment".
South-Est Asian Art A large Pang proht sat Buddha Thailandia, Ayutthaya (1351-1767), 17th century . . Cm 25,00 x 64,50. A large cast bronze with brown patina depicting the standing Buddha, with his right hand raised in abhayamudra and his left arm stretched along the side. Abhayamudra, or the gesture of "removing fear", is part of the typical Buddhist iconography and very popular in Thai Buddhist statuary. In Thailand, sculptures of the standing Buddha, with one hand in abhayamudra, form the group of the so-called Pang Proht sat Buddha, or the one who“ rejects the furious animal ”. As a matter of fact, the Buddhist Chronicles say that Prince Gautama, with this gesture, subdued the elephant that had attacked him.
Chinese Art A famille rose pottery fish bowl China or France, early 19th century . . Cm 64,50 x 46,00. A large and refined pottery fish tank enameled in the colors of the famille rose palette with flowers and goldfish among lake plants on the inner walls. Pair of pho dog head shaped handles.The type of object, the colors and the subjects of the decoration are typically Chinese; while the shape, the handles - resembling the bronze zoomorphic protomes- and the rendering of the decoration are consistent with the "orientalist" production typical of the 19th century European manufactures, among the most famous the Parisian firm Samson.For a close related example with Samson mark at the base please cfr. Christies, 5 Ottobre 2011, The Decorative Arts sale, lot 514.
Himalayan Art A gilt bronze stupa Tibet, 19th century . . Cm 5,50 x 11,00 x 5,50. A gilt bronze model of a stupa, decorated with engraved vegetable spirals. On the square multilevel base rests the dome with a niche containing a silver image of the seated Buddha, surmounted by the classic 13-section spire.
South-Est Asian Art A large bronze sculpture of Bussha Thailand, Lan Na Kingdom, 16th-17th century . . Cm 44,00 x 63,00. Important and rare bronze cast figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni portrayed in his canonical iconography; with the left hand softly placed in the lap in the Avakasamudra gesture and the right hand touching the ground in bhumisparsamudra. He is also seated cross-legged on a base with a wide plinth.The figure is wrapped in a light vest that adheres to the body and shows traces of lacquer which can be observed in particular between the curls of the hairstyle and in the corneas of the eyes. Note the refined and delicate rendering of face, hands and feet.Provenance: private collection, Milan, Italy
Himalayan Art A bronze figure of AkshobhyaWestern Tibet, possibly 13th-14th century . . Cm 30,00 x 39,00. Important large cast bronze figure of one of the Cosmic Buddhas, Akshobhya. Sitting in Padmasana, his left hand in Avakasamudra, his right hand in bhumisparsamudra. The figure is portrayed in the typical style of western Tibet of the XIII-XIV century with a complex and high crown with arched apexes and a fluttering stole to form a semicircle behind his shoulders.The character is also embellished all over the body with jewels inlaid with silver and copper.Provenance: private collection, Milan, Italy
Indian Art A bronze figure of Vamana Southern India, 17th century . . Cm 5,00 x 12,00. A cast bronze figure of the dwarf Vamana, 5th avatar of the god Vishnu, portrayed in the act of trampling with his right foot the evil king of the Asura, Bali. Gilded areas coating jewels and crown.Provenance: private collection, Milan, Italy
Indian Art A bronze Shiva Nataraja devotional figure India, Tamil Nadu, Chola Period, 13th-14th century . . Cm 7,00 x 10,00. Cast bronze figure from the Chola era or early Vijayanagara empire depicting the god Shiva performing his cosmic dance, thus the name Nataraja.It is characterized by four moving arms and an elegant posture of his right foot crushing the dwarf of spiritual ignorance Apasmara who is in turn flanked by two prayers. The main figure is also embellished with a rear halo decorated with small stylized flames. Provenance: private collection, Milan, Italy.
Indian Art A bronze figure of Ganesh Himalaya/Northern India, 10th-12th century . . Cm 7,00 x 14,50. A cast bronze figure of the elephant-headed deity Ganesh, softly seated in lilasana on a high base with a single lotus flower. He is portrayed with four arms bearing attributes, among which an ax and a trident. It also has a circular halo behind it. Highly worn areas due to devotional use.Provenance: private collection, Milan, Italy
Chinese Art A tripod Dehua porcelain censer China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1661-1722) . . Cm 13,50 x 8,00. A white glazed heavy-bodied porcelain censer attributable to the vast production of artifacts made in Dehua in Fujian province. The shape of this object is inspired by the ancient bronze “ding” food containers of the Shang period to which the Chinese tradition attributes symbolic values.
Two cased sets of two Sedlabanki Islands silver coins commemorating the 1100th Anniversary of the Settlement of Iceland 874-1974; a 1976 Montgomery crown medallion in 22ct gold on sterling silver by Pobjoy Mint; Centenary of The Horse Tram silver crown, 1976 x 2; Tuvalu $5 crown 1976; Malawi silver crown 1965-1975; a cased gold on bronze medal on the occasion of the official opening of the Van Gogh Museum 1973; Royal Mint cased set of three silver tercentenary medals commemorating 300 years of The Royal Observatory at the National Maritime Museum; 150 Years of Railway History, Stockton-Darlington, four sterling silver medals; Railway Anniversary Stamp Replicas/National Postal Museum, 1589/5000, 1975, set no. 1 and First Day Cover Inauguration of the Isle of Man Post Office, 1973, £1 silver ingot of a Viking Longship, all in original cases with CoA and original packaging (12)
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