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Lot 466
A 9ct gold graduated curb link double Albert chain, c.1900,with a 'T' bar to the centre and a swivel clip at each end. A bronze Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Commemorative medallion 1837 to 1897 suspended from the centre. 418mm long, 47.17g including medallionCondition report: Light surface marks commensurate with age.No wear between the links.The spring in one swivel is a little weaker than the other. Birmingham, no date letter.Wear and marks to the medallion.
Lot 166
Helaine Blumenfeld abstract marble sculpture modeled as intertwined forms, on rectangular base, 75cm long.Helaine Blumenfeld (born 1942) is an American sculptor particularly known for her large scale public sculptures. She creates works primarily in marble and bronze but also granite and other materials. Examples of her work are in collections of Clare college, Cambridge, the Courtauld gallery and the Smithsonian. Amongst her large scale public works are family in granite installed in Henry Reuss Federal Plaza in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tempesta in marble at the Lancasters, London and Fortuna in bronze at Canary Wharf, London. A fellow and past vice president of the Royal Society of Sculptors, Blumenfeld was awarded an honorary OBE in 2011. She lives in the United Kingdom and works there and in Pietrasanta, in Tuscany in Central Italy. Condition Report
Lot 169
Two Helaine Blumenfeld marble abstract sculptures of interlocking forms, each 40cm high, on perspex base, 91cm high Helaine Blumenfeld (born 1942) is an American sculptor particularly known for her large scale public sculptures. She creates works primarily in marble and bronze but also granite and other materials. Examples of her work are in collections of Clare college, Cambridge, the Courtauld gallery and the Smithsonian. Amongst her large scale public works are family in granite installed in Henry Reuss Federal Plaza in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tempesta in marble at the Lancasters, London and Fortuna in bronze at Canary Wharf, London. A fellow and past vice president of the Royal Society of Sculptors, Blumenfeld was awarded an honorary OBE in 2011. She lives in the United Kingdom and works there and in Pietrasanta, in Tuscany in Central Italy.
Lot 438
A Chinese bronze Gu-shaped vase with flared rim, 7¾” high; a bronze hand mirror with relief decoration to one side, 4½”; a small bronze censer, 4” high; a small bronze square dish on stand; three coins; a pair of small cloisonne vases & stands, 3¾”; a porcelain square-form vase, 4¾”; a Chinese pewter opium pipe; a Japanese cigarette case; & a pair of Satsuma porcelain floral-decorated vases, 7¼” high.
Lot 113
A LARGE CHINESE UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND RED 'CHICKENS AND POMEGRANATES' VASE, MEIPING 19TH CENTURY The ovoid body tapering towards the foot and surmounted by a short waisted neck, decorated with a cockerel and four hens beneath a fruiting pomegranate tree, the large fruits detailed with areas of their skin peeled back revealing the many seeds inside, with a paper label for Hugh M Moss Ltd to the base, together with a bronze and wood stand formed from two sections, 53.4cm. (3) Provenance: from an English private collection, West Yorkshire, formed in the 1970s and 1980s, purchased from Hugh Moss. Cf. Christie's London, 6th November 2012, lot 267 for a comparable slightly smaller meiping decorated with bats and fruiting peach branches; see also Christie's London, 5th November 2013, lot 449 for another similar meiping of the same size painted with flocks of swallows amongst leafy branches.十九世紀 青花釉裡紅多子多福梅瓶來源：英國西約克郡私人收藏，1970-1980年代，購於Hugh Moss。
Lot 12
A RARE CHINESE GILT-BRONZE MODEL OF A RAM MING/EARLY QING DYNASTY The sheep depicted reclining propped up on its two front legs, its raised head surmounted by two large ribbed horns, its wool cast with many tight curls, detailed with finely incised hairs to its head and legs, 12.8cm, 1.6kg. Cf. Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8th April 2014, Gods and Beasts - Gilt Bronzes from the Speelman Collection, lot 84 for a related 15th century gilt-bronze figure of a standing ram.明/清早期 銅鎏金公羊
Lot 22
A CHINESE GOLD AND SILVER INLAID BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, DING 16TH/17TH CENTURY The body decorated with taotie masks in silver against a gold leiwen ground, with two upright loop handles rising from the flat everted rim, the interior with four characters reading Fu Zuo Bao Yi, with pendant leaves to each of the three tall feet, the mouth 14cm, 19.5cm max, 2.2kg.十六/十七世紀 錯金銀饕餮紋三足鼎
Lot 23
A CHINESE BRONZE 'PEACHES' INCENSE BURNER 17TH/18TH CENTURY Cast as four large peaches, the two upright loop handles formed as branches, decorated in relief to two sides with further small peaches growing amongst large leaves, with a six character Xuande mark to the base, the mouth 9cm, 14.5cm max, 1.2kg.十七/十八世紀 銅鎏金壽桃紋爐《大明宣德年製》仿款
Lot 24
A CHINESE BRONZE VASE MING DYNASTY The slender pear-shaped body rising to a broad flared mouth, cast in relief with a band of key fret contained between two narrow ridges, all raised on a flared foot, 17.2cm, 341g. Cf. Christie's London, 5th June 1973, lot 252 for a similar late Shang example.明 銅花觚
Lot 26
A CHINESE LACQUERED AND SILVERED-BRONZE MIRROR PROBABLY LIAO DYNASTY Decorated to the exterior with a pair of butterflies and floral sprays in silver, the design reserved on a black lacquer ground, 22.6cm, 442g. Provenance: formerly the Mengdiexuan Collection, Sotheby's Hong Kong, 4th October 2011, lot 2429. Exhibited: Noble Riders from Pines and Deserts: The Artistic Legacy of the Qidan, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2004, p.380, no.VII:39, and also Adornments of The Noble Riders: The Elegant Lifestyle of the Khitan Royals, National Silk Museum, Hangzhou, p.8. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.辽（可能） 水銀背漆地花蝶紋銅鏡來源：香港蘇富比2011年10月4日·夢蝶軒收藏·編號2429。展覽：《松漠風華：契丹藝術與文化》，香港中文大學文物館，2004年編號VII:39,頁380。《金冠玉飾錦繡衣：契丹人的生活和藝術》，中國絲綢博物館，杭州2010年，頁8。注：此件拍品為無低價起拍。
Lot 27
A CHINESE BRONZE WINE FLASK HAN DYNASTY The compressed oval body surmounted by a short waisted neck, with two stylised mythical beast masks suspending loose rings to the ends, all raised on a gently flaring rectangular foot, 30.5cm across, 3.2kg. Provenance: from an English private collection, London, purchased from Christie's London on 8th December 1986, lot 76. A copy of the invoice is available.漢 銅扁壺來源：英國倫敦私人收藏，購於倫敦佳士得1986年12月8日·編號76。附發票複印件。
Lot 29
A PAIR OF CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE PEAR-SHAPED VASES, HU EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY Each raised on a short foot and surmounted by a waisted gently flaring neck, the bodies decorated in relief with grids of tied rope, each with two handles formed as stylised mythical beasts suspending loose rings, one with a small paper label which reads ren shui, each with an inscription to the base reading 'T P 12930 53548 C B I?', 33cm, 3.8kg and 4kg. (2) Provenance: from the collection of the late Hubert René Joseph Georges Faure (1919-2020), by repute acquired in the first half of the 20th century. Hubert Faure was the first husband of Elizabeth (Bessie) de Cuevas, who married when she was nineteen. Bessie was the daughter of Margaret Rockefeller, granddaughter of John D Rockefeller. Cf. J So, Eastern Zhou Ritual Bronzes from the Arthur M Sackler Collections, pp.244-245, no.41 for a comparable Eastern Zhou hu; see also pp.217-219 and pp.246-247 for further bronze vessels with similar 'rope grid' designs; see also G W Weber Jr, The Ornaments of Late Chou Bronzes: A Method of Analysis, pp.200-201, no.37 for another related bronze with 'rope' decoration in the collection of the Musée Guimet, Paris; see also Sotheby's London, 2nd March 1971, lot 55 for another similar vase dated to the late Zhou dynasty.東周 銅銜環壺 一對來源：Hubert René Joseph Georges Faure (1919-2020)收藏，購於二十世紀初（傳）。他是Elizabeth (Bessie) de Cuevas的第一任丈夫。Bessie是Margaret Rockefeller的女兒，John D Rockefeller的外孫女。
Lot 33
A MASSIVE CHINESE HARDWOOD 'CHILONG' SCREEN QING DYNASTY OR LATER Probably in zitan, the rectangular panel set with many bronze cat-like chilong scrambling amongst naturalistically formed gnarled rootwood, with stylised swirling clouds to the reverse, the scene contained within a hardwood frame carved to the sides with archaistic scrolls, the wood stand similarly decorated with archaistic motifs, the ends carved with vases containing chrysanthemum blooms and fruiting peaches above finger citron, 74cm x 76cm overall. (2) Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Furniture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (II), p.197, no.172 for a slightly smaller screen carved with a very similar stand and decorated with inlaid jade figures to the deep panel.清或更晚 硬木雕福壽赤龍紋屏
Lot 42
A MASSIVE CHINESE BRONZE 'LION DOG' INCENSE BURNER AND COVER LATE QING DYNASTY The mythical creature cast seated on its haunches turning its head to dexter, depicted with its mouth open wide revealing its tongue and pointed teeth, with its front right paw resting upon a separate pierced brocade ball, the cover formed as a section of the beast's bony back and flowing fur, the end of its tail removable, with traces of gilding to the animal's body, all raised on a wood base carved with many leaves, 61cm wide, approx 30kg excluding stand. (5)清晚期 銅獅子繡球香薰
Lot 46
A PAIR OF CHINESE LACQUERED-BRONZE FIGURES OF BODHISATTVAS LATE MING DYNASTY Each seated upon a recumbent mythical beast raised on a lotus pedestal, one depicting Manjusri with an alms bowl and books at his shoulders, the other cast as Avalokiteshvara flanked by a bird and a vase, each with one hand raised before his chest and the other lowered in shuni mudra, wearing elaborate crowns and robes adorned with strings of beads, 31.4cm and 31.8cm, 4.8kg and 5.1kg. (2)明晚期 銅加彩菩薩像 一對
Lot 48
A LARGE CHINESE LACQUERED AND GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SKANDA MING DYNASTY The figure stands with his feet apart and his hands held before him, wearing an elaborate helmet and suit of armour, with a celestial scarf flowing around his body, decorated all over in red lacquer heightened with gilt, all raised on a lacquered wood stand formed as craggy rocks, the figure 41.3cm, 7kg. (2) Provenance: Christie's London, 10th November 2015, lot 247. Cf. Sydney L Moss Ltd, The Second Bronze Age: Later Chinese Metalwork, no.9 for a related bronze Daoist deity.明 銅加彩韋陀立像來源：倫敦佳士得2015年11月10日·編號247。
Lot 49
TWO MINIATURE CHINESE GILT-BRONZE FIGURES OF BUDDHIST DEITIES QING DYNASTY One depicting Vaishravana, the God of Wealth and Guardian of the North holding a rat in his left hand whilst he lifts his right hand in karana mudra, the other cast as a crowned deity seated upon a bearded goat, the figure holding one hand before his chest in abhaya mudra, 3.5cm and 3.4cm, 31g and 20g. (2)清 黃財神及天王坐像 一組兩件
Lot 50
A TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI PROBABLY 16TH CENTURY Depicted seated in dhyanasana, he holds his left hand upon his lap in dhyana mudra and touches the ground with his right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, wearing loose robes bordered by foliate motifs and bands of small bosses draped over one shoulder, his well-defined face flanked by elongated earlobes, with his hair cast in tight curls, 20.3cm, 1.9kg.十六世紀（可能） 銅鎏金釋迦摩尼像
Lot 51
A MASSIVE TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI POSSIBLY 16TH CENTURY Cast seated in dhyanasana with one hand held in dhyana mudra and the other in bhumisparsha mudra, he wears robes adorned with strings of beads and incised with floral motifs to the edges, his composed face framed by his pierced elongated earlobes, the urna between his arched eyebrows picked out with a turquoise jewel, 58cm high, 33kg. Provenance: formerly the collection of Mr Adrianus Cornelis Maria Verhelst (b.26th February 1955), The Netherlands. The iconography depicted presents the historical Buddha in the earth-witness gesture. This refers to when Shakyamuni triumphed over the demon Mara, who was attempting to divert him from his objective of becoming enlightened through meditation. When Mara challenged Shakyamuni's right to enlightenment, Shakyamuni moved his hand from his lap to touch the ground with his middle finger, calling the earth to witness his entitlement to spiritual enlightenment. Shakyamuni's unshakable resolve forced Mara and his army of demons to flee; moments later, Shakyamuni attained enlightenment. Cf. Christie's New York, 18th September 2018, lot 51 for a smaller Buddha Shakyamuni possessing similar markings and features.十六世紀 （可能） 銅鎏金釋迦摩尼像來源：荷蘭Adrianus Cornelis Maria Verhelst（生於1955年2月26日）舊藏。
Lot 52
A CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, ZHI SHANG DYNASTY The flattened pear-shaped body gently flaring at the rim, decorated with a band of fine scrolls, with a pictograph for fu to the interior, the spread foot cast with four bosses and geometric designs, the interior of the foot with a paper label for the Prof and Mrs P H Plesch Collections, no.Bv12, 11.3cm, 482g. Provenance: from the collection of Professor Peter Hariolf Plesch (14th February 1918-5th March 2013) and Gerta Regina "Traudi" Plesch OBE (4th December 1921-10th August 2013), collection no.Bv12. The bronze was purchased in summer 1961 from A Lemp, Zurich, and had previously been presented by the Chinese Government to a German individual for his services rendered.Peter and Traudi were important collectors of Chinese, Japanese and Korean Art. Their vast collection grew exponentially after their wedding in 1963 and also included many examples of Chinese, Roman and English glass, thus reflecting their eclectic taste. Peter and Traudi both came to the UK after fleeing the rise of Nazism in the 1930s. Peter left Berlin in 1933 with his father Janos Plesch, Albert Einstein’s personal doctor and friend. Traudi emigrated from Vienna with her family in 1938. Peter became Professor of Chemistry at Keele University and gained international recognition for his lifelong studies of cationic polymerisation, publishing several books and more than 150 research papers, the last just after his 90th birthday. Traudi received her OBE in 2000 for charitable services to the community in Staffordshire. In March 1959 at Sotheby’s London, Peter purchased a Ruyao narcissus bowl for £2,200 against the dealer J T Tai. It was reoffered at the same saleroom in February 1970 where it sold for £46,000 and subsequently made the front page of a UK national newspaper. On both occasions the hammer price entered the Guinness Book of Records as the highest price ever paid for any ceramic. Several pieces from the collection were lent to Oriental Ceramic Society exhibitions, including this bowl in 1960. Peter published many articles relating to Asian arts, bringing his own scientific approach to collecting, including formulating a new cataloguing system. Peter and Traudi’s collection was admired by many fellow collectors and academics. Their passion for the collection was matched by the enthusiasm of their guests, and they were known to be very welcoming to all visitors.商 青銅觯來源:Peter Hariolf Plesch教授(1918年2月14 日-2013年3月5日)和Gerta Regina ‘Traudi’ Plesch OBE (1921年12月4日-2013年8月10日)收 藏·編號Bv12。據他們的收藏筆記記載，此件 青銅觯於1961年購於蘇黎世。在此之前是中國政府送給一個為中國做出貢獻的德國人。附收藏標籤。
Lot 54
A CHINESE 'SHI SOU' SILVER INLAID BRONZE 'DRAGON' VASE 17TH/18TH CENTURY The tall ovoid body decorated with two dragons writhing amongst swirling clouds as they chase flaming pearls, with crashing waves below the mythical beasts, the body flanked by two lion mask handles, with continuous bands to the shoulder and waisted neck, the base with a mark reading Shi Sou and a paper label for the Prof and Mrs P H Plesch Collections, no.Bv31, 30.3cm, 2.6kg. Provenance: from the collection of Professor Peter Hariolf Plesch (14th February 1918-5th March 2013) and Gerta Regina "Traudi" Plesch OBE (4th December 1921-10th August 2013), collection no.Bv31, purchased from Sotheby's London on 21st July 1969, lot 83.Peter and Traudi were important collectors of Chinese, Japanese and Korean Art. Their vast collection grew exponentially after their wedding in 1963 and also included many examples of Chinese, Roman and English glass, thus reflecting their eclectic taste. Peter and Traudi both came to the UK after fleeing the rise of Nazism in the 1930s. Peter left Berlin in 1933 with his father Janos Plesch, Albert Einstein’s personal doctor and friend. Traudi emigrated from Vienna with her family in 1938. Peter became Professor of Chemistry at Keele University and gained international recognition for his lifelong studies of cationic polymerisation, publishing several books and more than 150 research papers, the last just after his 90th birthday. Traudi received her OBE in 2000 for charitable services to the community in Staffordshire. In March 1959 at Sotheby’s London, Peter purchased a Ruyao narcissus bowl for £2,200 against the dealer J T Tai. It was reoffered at the same saleroom in February 1970 where it sold for £46,000 and subsequently made the front page of a UK national newspaper. On both occasions the hammer price entered the Guinness Book of Records as the highest price ever paid for any ceramic. Several pieces from the collection were lent to Oriental Ceramic Society exhibitions, including this bowl in 1960. Peter published many articles relating to Asian arts, bringing his own scientific approach to collecting, including formulating a new cataloguing system. Peter and Traudi’s collection was admired by many fellow collectors and academics. Their passion for the collection was matched by the enthusiasm of their guests, and they were known to be very welcoming to all visitors.十七/十八世紀 錯銀銅趕珠龍紋瓶《石叟》款。來源：Peter Hariolf Plesch教授（1918年2月14日-2013年3月5日）和Gerta Regina ‘Traudi’ Plesch OBE （1921年12月4日-2013年8月10日）收藏·編號Bv31。倫敦蘇富比1969年7月21日·編號83。附收藏標籤。
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