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Lot 190
A bronze bust sculpture of Dr Solomon Ward OBE (1899-1984), Birmingham General Practitioner, gold medalist and fellow of the BMA, indistinctly signed possibly ‘DB’, mounted on marble, approx. Dimensions 42cm x 24cm x 26cm. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. Collection by appointment via our website or arrange with Mailboxes Etc couriers ONLY. Restrictions apply to ensure social distancing.
Lot 291
A John Wayne replica Rifle An American Legend limited edition, The Duke John Wayne Shooter wall hanging replica pistol, framed stamp and coin, with three John Wayne bronze effect figures. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. Collection by appointment via our website or arrange with Mailboxes Etc couriers ONLY. Restrictions apply to ensure social distancing.
Lot 128
Quantity of Chinese and Japanese ceramics etc including a cloisonne vase decorated with dragons, a pair of small cloisonne vases, bowls, famille noire vase and a Chinese hexagonal bronze vase bearing Xuande reign mark.. Gu shaped crackle vase with a rim chip. Imari bowl with a filled rim chip. Earthenware bowl with re glued pieces. Largest cloisonne with a rim dent showing some enamel cracking below. Pair cloisonne both with minor side dents. Canton enamel dish with hair cracking. Netsuke missing one hand. The other components in good order.
Lot 374
Jonathan Knight (b.1959) Part of a unique set of eight Polo players, mounted as two sets of two players One signed and dated 1986, bronze 15.5cm by 17cm on base and smaller (2) Artist's Resale Rights/Droit de Suite may apply to this lot, please refer to our Terms of Business . These two examples have been extensively restored/reinstated as a result of a significant damage sustained. Please see images. Excepting therefore the obvious measures to restore we are aware that the restorer made a small metal hook which was inserted between the right hand of the rider and the nose of the horse on the smaller example in order to anchor the sculpture and bring additional support as the original fittings were exceptionally fine pins which were not sufficiently sturdy for later purpose. For further information, please contact the department.
Lot 152
A designer Lucite/plastic mantle clock; the dial signed 'Jaeger-LeCoultre' (overwound and requires spring to be released)Condition Report: The clock has been over wound and the main spring needs releasing. The mechanism is gilded and does not appear to be signed. Named as 'Swiss Made' on the gilt metal barrel. The clockwork is otherwise in good overall condition with some minor discolouration to the gilt bronze. The clock is numbered to the underside of the stand 419.
Lot 207
A mixed group comprising an early 19th century Derby desk stand (very badly broken and restored), together with an 18th century Chinese porcelain tea bowl hand decorated in famille rose enamels and an early/mid-19th century Grand Tour bronze souvenir unusually modelled as three standing squirrels (small selection)
Lot 62
A good selection of various metalware and other ornamental wares; to include silver-plated table centres modelled as pheasants, a two-handled brass vessel (20cm high) engraved with an armorial and the motto 'Carp Diem' [sic], a heavy verdigried bronze model of a horse and a 30cm model of a hare (8)
Lot 10
BronzeIndia, Orissa, 19th century Dimensions: Height 11 cm by 10 cmWeight: 179,1 gramsA bronze figure of Durga slaying the Buffalo Demon (Mahisasuramardini), Bengal or Orissa, the multi-armed goddess holding various weapons, stabbing him with the trident. The special characteristic of this bronze is the lined pattern covering the base and body parts of each creature, giving it a very distinctive look. In her most important manifestation, the Hindu Goddess is known as Durga. Generally, she is depicted in combat with a demi-god called Mahishasura, which also means „buffalo demon“. The basic iconography is similar to that of the Iranian deity Mithra destroying the bull and symbolises the triumph of good over evil, or truth over falsehood.
Lot 100
Bronze paintedTibet, 18th centuryDimensions: Height 22 cm by 24 cmWeight: 309 gramsElaborate mask in good condition of a Citipati mask mounted on a stand. Usually the Citipati is a pair of a female and male skeleton intertwined in a dance. He is also known as the Master of the Cemetary and one of the 75 forms of the Mahakala. The skull is grinning widely, the eyes are large and round. Wavy cracks cover the skull. Fiery ornamental waves are extending from between the teeth and meet on top of the skull. These masks were also used as protection at entrances. They are also a reminder of impermanence and constant change.
Lot 102
Bronze giltTibet, 18th centuryDimensions: Height 14 cm by 9 cmWeight: 606 gramsA plaque with two fiery bands framing a fierce Mahakala standing on a prostrate body upon a double reverse lotus base. The Mahakala is the fierce emanation of the Bodhisattva of compassion and helps to overcome obstacles on the way to enlightenment. He is wielding a sword in his right hand, the other is raised in front of the chest with the index finger pointing to the sky. He is wearing a short dhoti and jewellery, a large garland hanging down on his belly, armlets, anklets and big circular ear pendants. The face has a menacing look. The hair is done up in a big bun, a three-pointed tiara on the head. The backside shows the Mahakala's negative relief.
Lot 103
Bronze giltTibet or Nepal, 12th to 13th centuryDimensions: Height 14 cmWeight: 1793 gramsA solemn depiction of a Buddha in meditation, showing the gesture of calling the earth to witness, bhumipharsa mudra, also known as the subduing of demon Mara. Attached to a square plinth, the Buddha is sitting with his legs crossed in lotus position. He is dressed in a robe with beaded brim draped over his left shoulder and bottom fanning out underneath his ankles. The eyes are closed in deep meditation. A hairline separates the tiny curls from the forehead, and he is wearing a simple crown with a jewel in the center and over the ears.
Lot 104
Bronze giltTibet, 17th centuryDimensions: Height 16,5 cmWeight: 1098 gramsShadakshari is one of the 32 forms of Avalokiteshvara. Here he is seated in padmasana on a double reverse lotus throne with beaded rim. He is wearing a long dhoti with beaded stripes fastened at the hip with a decorative waistband. He has four arms, two are joined together in front of the chest, holding the wish-granting gem. The other two hands are raised, his left is holding a lotus flower, the right one has the thumb and index finger touching, formerly holding a mala. The eyes are closed and the expression calm in deep meditation. The urna or third eye is depicted as a rectangular stone on the forehead. The black hair is done up in a bun and is decorated with a fine tiara. Big circular earrings adorn the elongated earlobes. The Bodhisattva's whole body is adorned with beaded jewellery and necklaces highlighted with numerous stone inlay. The bottom of the bronze is sealed.
Lot 105
Bronze giltTibet or Nepal, 15th centuryDimensions: Height 19 cmWeight: 1450 gramsA seated Buddha in dhyanasana on a double reverse lotus throne with beaded rim, the bottom lotus petals are longer than the upper ones. The Buddha is gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra, calling the earth to witness. He is dressed in a long robe with double beaded brim draped over the left shoulder, the end fanning out decoratively underneath his ankles. The body is slender, the face oval with downcast eyes and gently smiling lips. Thin wavy eyebrows stem from the nasal root. The head with the tiny, black curls is decorated with an elegant tiara with ribbons flowing on the side. The ushnisha is topped by a diamond jewel finial.
Lot 106
Bronze gilt with semiprecious stonesTibet, 16th centuryDimensions: Height 18,5 cmWeight: 1084 gramsAlso called the primordial Buddha and can be translated as "The Vajra Bearer". Here seated in padmasana on a double reverse lotus throne with beaded rim and larger lotus petals on the bottom. He is shown with his two arms crossed in front of the chest, one holding a vajra, a thunderbolt ritual weapon, and the other one holding a ghanta, a temple bell. An elaborate five-pointed tiara encloses the high chignon topped by a vajra. He is clad in a wavy robe and decorated with armlets, necklaces, jewellery, earrings, bracelets, all highlighted with stone inlay. A thin scarf is draped around his arms. The expression is serene, a stone inlay also decorates the urna.
Lot 108
Bronze gilt with silver inlaysTibet, 18th centuryDimensions: Height 18 cmWeight: 241 gramsUnusual shrine of a Bodhisattva on a rectangular plinth with decorative bands, open-work support with stone inlay at the center and a round reverse lotus base with beaded rim. The Bodhisattva is seated cross-legged with soles of feet showing, wearing flowy garments covering the legs. The shoulders are also dressed with decorative robes, the upper body seems to be dressed in aristocratic clothes with a chest-armour and puffy sleeves. The hands are raised in front of the chest, showing the dharmachakra mudra. The face looks juvenile with a light smile and downcast eyes, earlobes elongated. The Bodhisattva is wearing a pompous crown of stone inlay. He is surrounded by a big flaming aureole with additional stone inlay, his head also bears a halo in the same fashion with a lotus flower at the top center. The back of this outstanding bronze is relatively plain.
Lot 110
Bronze with copper inlaysTibet, 15th centuryDimensions: Height 10 cm by 7 cmWeight: 202 gramsSeated Buddha on double reverse lotus throne, legs crossed in lotus position. Bhumipharsa mudra, calling the earth to witness. The simple robe is draped over the left shoulder and end is fanning out underneath his ankles. In spite of some rub off, the smiling lips and closed eyes are still visible on the face, the earlobes are slightly elongated. A hairline separates the tiny curls from the forehead, the ushnisha is topped by a small diamond.Provenance: Moreau Gobard, Paris 1.4.1977
Lot 111
Bronze gilt with turqouiseTibet, 14th centuryDimensions: Height 8,5 cm by 4,5 cmWeight: 134 gramsPraying Buddha seated on a high double reverse lotus throne with large petals, in dhyanasana and showing anjali mudra. Dressed in simple robe, a necklace around the chest. The Buddha's figure is slender and face long with smiling lips and closed eyes in a serene, meditative state. The ears are elongated. The head and ushnisha are highlighted with turquoise inlay.
Lot 112
Bronze fire-giltTibet or China, Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)Dimensions: Height 8 cmWeight: 208,8 gramsJambhala or the God of Wealth seated on a lotus throne with beaded rim. He is holding the jewel-spitting mongoose in his left hand, a pile of jewels already lying to his feet. The other hand is most probably holding a citrus fruit. A large beaded necklace hangs around the shoulders and covers the belly. The deity has a grim expression and wears lots of jewellery and a crown.
Lot 118
Bronze with cold gilt faceTibet , 15th centuryDimensions: Height 13,5 cm by 10,5 cmWeight: 461 gramsBuddha showing the bhumispharsa mudra seated in dhyanasana on a double reverse lotus base with beaded rims made of bronze. A simple robe with brim is draped over the right shoulder, exposing his right shoulder. He has a small head, slightly elongated earlobes. The face is calm and focused in deep meditation with closed eyes, a raised urna between the eyebrows. Small curls cover the head and ushnisha topped by a lotus bud.
Lot 119
Bronze fire-giltTibet, 15th centuryDimensions: Height 14,5 cm by 11 cmWeight: 1137 gramsThe God of Wealth is here depicted as a corpulent man seated on a double reverse lotus throne with beaded rims, his right leg pendent and standing on an extra lotus flower stemming from the base, the other leg is drawn to his body. The body has the shape of a pear and is dressed in a long garment with floral incised pattern. The torso is decorated with armlets, bracelets, a large necklace and a flower garland. He is holding the gem-spewing mongoose in his left hand and a citrus fruit in the right with index and little finger stretched. The face is round with small features, downcast eyes, calm expression, a raised urna on the forehead. He wears large circular ear pendants and a five-pointed tiara. His chignon is topped by a lotus bud or diamond. Jambhala is found in five principal colours, black, yellow, white, green and red. He can appear as a king, peaceful, semi-peaceful or semi-wrathful and wrathful.
Lot 120
Bronze fire-giltTibet , 14th centuryDimensions: Height 9 cm by 6,5 cmWeight: 198 gramsSeated in lotus position on a double reverse lotus base with beaded rim, gesturing the dharmachakra mudra. Two lotus flowers are growing besides him, one with the Prajnaparamita sutra on top of it and the other with the hilt of the sword which he uses to cut through ignorance. He has a relatively broad face with small features, a raised urna in the center of the forehead. The chignon is enclosed by a tiara.
Lot 121
Bronze with silver inlayTibet, 15th centuryDimensions: Height 14 cm by 10 cmWeight: 496 gramsBuddha seated with legs crossed on a double reverse lotus throne with beaded rim. Dressed in a flowy robe covering the right shoulder, no jewellery at all. He is touching the earth with his right hand, bhumispharsa mudra and holding a small vessel in his other hand. The Buddha used this gesture when he attained enlightenment under the bodhi tree. His earlobes are elongated and bear stretched-out ear holes, the face is smiling with downcast eyes, a raised urna between the eyebrows. Tiny balls cover the head and ushnisha which is topped by a lotus bud finial.
Lot 124
Bronze fire-giltTibet, 18th centuryDimensions: Height 9,5 cm by 6 cmWeight: 344 gramsSeated on a goat standing on a rock.Mahasidda has a calm expression andis wearing a dhoti, silk scarf around hisshoulders and many beaded necklacesand arm bracelets. The base isengraved with a double vajra symbol.
Lot 125
Bronze fire-gilt Tibet, 13th century style Dimensions: Height 30 cm by 9 cmWeight 1758 gramsBodhisattva Avalokiteshvara wearing a three-pointedcrown, in the middle panel, he has an effigy of Buddha Amithaba, wearing large earrings. He is adorned with ornamental armlets and bracelets and a beaded necklace. His face is calm with a gentle smile and closed eyes, a peaceful expression. He stands on a double lotus base, his right hand quite far from his hip palm open in the generosity mudra. His legs are covered in flowy garment hanging down to his bare feet.
Lot 126
Bronze with cold gilt faceTibet or Kashmir Dimensions: 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 127
Bronze with copper and silver inlaysTibet, 18th centuryDimension: Height 24 cm by 13,5 cmWeight: 1288 gramsAlso known as Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava is here seated on a high waisted throne attached to a lotus flower base. His legs are crossed, one hand resting in the lap with palm facing to the sky, the other raised in front of the chest. The khatvanga staff is on his left side, he is flanked by two consorts.
Lot 128
Bronze fire-gilt on silver base with cold gilt facesTibet, 18th centuryDimensions: Height 31,5 cm by 20,5 cmWeight: 2734 gramsTranslated as "The Wheel of Bliss", Chakrasamvara is one of the main Tantric Buddhist deities in Tibet. Here standing in wide stance with his left leg bent, the right leg stretched in alidhasana, on two prostrate bodies on a lotus base with beaded rims. He is shown in yab-yum position with his consort Vajravarahi, embracing her with two of his twelve arms, showing the vajramudra and holding the dorje and ghanta. The other arms are fanning out to the side holding various ritual implements. His lower body is adorned with a net of skulls and severed heads weaved together, jewellery and a skull tiara. The expression is fierce with angry eyes and teeth showing. The consort is wrapping her legs around his waist. She is holding a curved knife in her right hand and a skull cup in her left. Together, they signify the perfect union of wisdom and compassion.
Lot 133
Bronze fire giltChina 18th century, Qing DynastyDimensions: Height 10,5 cm by 7,5 cmWeight: 384,6 gramsBuddha seated with crossed legs on a double-reverse lotus throne with beaded rim with both his hands folded in his lap in meditative pose. The lower body is dressed in robes with decorative rim. A flowy, thin scarf is draped over the shoulders and is falling down over the arms and emerging in front of the throne. The body is adorned with necklaces, armlets and anklets. The head is comparably small and the face is created very finely, with downcast eyes. An opulent headdress and big circled earrings ornate the head. The statue is hollow.Provenance: Nagel Auctions, Stuttgart, May 2004
Lot 134
Bronze rest gilt, face lacqueredChina, 18th centuryDimensions: Height 25 cm by 15 cm Weight: 1895 gramsA very well preserved bronze Buddha from China with lacquer remains on the face. The Buddha is seated on a double lotus flower on an oval plinth with ornamental relief in the center front. The Buddha is gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra, calling the earth to witness. He is dressed in an elaborate robe with decorative brim over a long undergarment fastened at the waist with an ornamental band and bow. The face is round and fleshy with two necklines, the eyes are downcast, the lips and nose are small, the earlobes slightly elongated. The head and relatively small ushnisha are covered in tiny curls. The Buddha bronze is hollow.
Lot 138
Bronze fire giltTibet or China, 18th centuryDimensions: Height 11 cmWeight: 812 grams An Arhat, or Luohan in Chinese, is a disciple of Buddhism who has achieved true enlightment, but not the higher stage of Nirvana. This Luohan is seated with one leg tucked in, the other bent with the left hand holding a brush resting on the knee. The surface he is seated on is round and has incised ornamental patterns. In the right hand resting on the leg he is holding a rectangular object, probably a Buddhist script. He is dressed in a wide garment with ornamental brim fastened around the waist with a bow, a patterned scarf around the shoulders. The chest is adorned with beaded jewellery with turquoise stone inlay. The face is calm and friendly, with black curly hair at the back and a goat beard.
Lot 171
Bronze firegiltTibet or China, Qian Long Period (1736 - 1796)Dimensions: Height 15,5 cmWeight: 836 gramsBuddha Amitayus seated cross-legged on double reverse lotus throne with beaded rim. The bottom of the robe is fanning out underneath his ankles decoratively. The two hands are placed in each other in the lap, dhyana mudra, holding the Vase of Longevity containing the Amrita nectar, therefor also called Amrita Vase. He is adorned with lots of jewellery, the high chignon and hair also decorated with a plaque and chains.
Lot 172
Bronze firegiltChina or Tibet, Qian Long Period (1736 - 1796)Dimensions: Height 17 cmWeight: 1184 gramsFour-armed Guanyin Bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana on a double reverse lotus throne with beaded rim. Dressed in flowy robes tightened around the waist with a scarf thrown over the shoulders and its two ends drooping over the front of the throne. Two hands are joined in front of the chest, anjali mudra, the other two are raised at the back holding a lotus flower and prayer beads. The face has a calm expression with downcast eyes, decorated with a five-pointed tiara enclosing the head of Amithaba Buddha. Guanyin is the embodiment of compassion.
Lot 173
Bronze firegiltTibet or China, Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)Dimensions: Height 14 cmWeight: 753 gramsSeated on a double reverse lotus throne with beaded rims in dhayasana, dressed in robe with ornamental brim and fastened around the waist with a doubled cord also spreading out underneath the ankles. The torso is adorned with many beaded necklaces, armlets, bracelets and the shoulders are also decorated with shoulder pads. The hands are crossed in front of the chest holding the temple bell ghanta and thunderbolt vajra, vajramudra. His face is calm, elongated earlobes with large pendants frame the face. A raised urna is in the center on top of the eyebrows, the hair is visible underneath the elaborate tiara enclosing the chignon topped by a vajra prong. Vajradhara literally means "The Vajra-Holder" and is the primordial Buddha.
Lot 182
BronzeChina, Five Dynasties (907-960) to Northren Song Dynasty(960 - 1127)Dimensions: Height 12 cm by 5 cmWeight: 320 gramsStanding Buddha in Bronze in a flowy robe with large sleeves, the feet are sticking out at the bottom. His right hand is raised showing abhaya mudra, gesture of fearlessness, the other is pointing the fingers to the ground, varada mudra, gesture of dispensing of boons. The face is broad with a serious and calm expression and slightly elongated earlobes. The voluminous hair is done up in a bun and ushnisha. A raised urna is visible in the center of the forehead.
Lot 205
Gilt bronze China, by Qian Long's workshop (1736 - 1796)Dimensions: Height 12 cm Bore 8 cmWeight 900 gramsPompous tripod censer in gold and brown or black. The handles are two mystical lion faces with a ring dangling in their mouth. The body consists of panels, each showing relief decoration of flowers, birds and the like. The lid is formed by a golden band with endless knot decoration, open-work clouds where the smoke can escape through and the knob formed by a sitting shishi or foo dog.
Lot 235
BronzeChina, Xinjiang Region, Sixteens Kingdom period (303 - 439)Dimensions: Height 7 cm by 5,5 cmWeight: 119 gramsSeated Buddha on a lotus throne with three rims, his left leg pendent, the right leg drawn to his body. His left elbow is resting on the knee with hand palm facing the ground. The other hand is raised with thumb and index finger touching. His robe is flowy and exposing the torso. He is wearing a necklace, earrings and a high tiara. He is surrounded by a flaming aureole. The bronze is attached to a wooden plinth.
Lot 243
BronzeNepal, 14th to 15th centuryDimensions: Height 15 cm by 10 cmWeight: 2811 gramsManjushri Namasanghiti is a very rare form and only found in Nepal, here seated cross-legged on a plinth. Three lotus flowers are sunken into the ground before him. The Buddha has twelve arms. The lowest pair is resting in the lap holding a bowl with amrita nectar. The second pair of hands gesture tarpana mudra sprinkling ambrosia into the bowl. The third pair in abhaya mudra is raised in front of the chest. supports the bowl in his lap. The fourth pair is holding a mudra with thumb and small finger touching. The fifth pair is also outstretched with rounded hands, thumb touching index finger. The sixth pair is joined above the head in uttarabodhi mudra, gesture of enlightenment. The Buddhas head is relatively small with fine facial features, almost closed eyes and with a peaceful expression. The head is adorned with an elaborately designed crown. The whole body is also adorned with jewellery, which is highlighted with stone inlay. This bronze piece is of rare and delicate quality.
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