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Lot 527
AN ART DECO MARBLE AND BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK OF SHAPED RECTANGULAR FORM, the concave top surmounted by a kneeling female nude holding swags which are pulled outwards by goat kids, oval bronze dial with Arabic numerals, bell strike, maximum width 56cm x height 37cm, with pendulum and two keys Condition Report The clock runs and chimes when wound. There appears to be a resin? repair to the bottom rear right of the clock. There are small chips to the marble in places
Lot 58
A SELECTION OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, to include a mother of pearl shell jewellery box and contents such as a 'Bronze milor' oval rolo link bracelet, spring clasp, length 190mm, a 'Bronze milor' 'J' initial pendant suspended from a fine belcher chain with lobster claw clasp, length 440mm, a 'Bronze milor' Prince of Wales chain fitted to a lobster claw clasp, length 900mm, a wooden trinket box, commemorative coins, fruit knives etc, also a box of items such as thimbles, fruit knives, white metal table lighter, white metal spoons etc,
Lot 115
Laurence Edwards Loaded Bronze Sculpture Laurence Edwards is one of the finest figurative sculptors working in the UK. One of the few sculptors who casts his own work, Edwards is fascinated by human anatomy. His work often explores the power of the figure as a visual metaphor for aspects of the human condition. This small bronze suggests the struggle of life as a precarious balance of burdens, responsibilities and achievement. It is one of an edition of 18, though each sculpture is unique having a different arrangement of sticks. So the sculpture may be slightly different in its arrangement of sticks to the one illustrated here. The editioned series are studies for Edwards’s 17 feet wide sculpture Carrier. In recent years, the artist has had sell-out shows with Messum’s in London, Sydney and Melbourne. He has an upcoming exhibition in New York. Bronze maquette 30 x 55 x 15 cm Donated by: Laurence Edwards http://www.laurenceedwardssculpture.com/
Lot 118
Alice-Andrea Ewing Pomarius Bronze Pear Sculpture Group A collection of five Suffolk-grown Doyenne du Comice and Conference pears, cast in bronze and patinated. Each bronze pear is unique. Produced using the lost-wax casting method, which includes the original organic produce in the process. The works are seasonal by nature with a limited number being produced each year. The collection of five pears will be the actual size of pear used when created. Please note, the image here does not show the actual artwork, which the artist will be specially creating for the winning bidder, but it gives an impression of what to expect. The artist is based in Suffolk. Donated by: Alice-Andrea Ewing www.aliceandreaewing.com
Lot 176
Executive Suite VIP Experience for 11 Guests at Ipswich Town FC 2021-2022 Season You and 10 guests can take in the atmosphere of Portman Road with a behind the scenes tour and your own private suite, where you will be joined and hosted by an ITFC legend for a 3.00pm kick off. The package includes car parking adjacent to the stadium, a pre-match 3 course meal, and a post-match meeting with the Man of the Match. The package includes: An ITFC legend to host the match day experience Behind the scenes tour Exclusive use of an executive suite for up to 11 guests Executive balcony seating adjacent to the suite Personalised waiter/waitress service Private mini bar including bar account service Complimentary match day programmes Car parking adjacent to the stadium Pre-match 3-course meal Red and white wine served with the meal Half time and post-match refreshments Post-match meeting with the man of the match T&C’s Apply Final bidders to agree a mutually convenient date for Home Fixture during 2021 – 22 Season (subject to availability with Ipswich Town Football Club The experience only valid for 3pm kick off matches only Covers ANY Silver, Bronze or Blue match Subject to related government guidelines Experience may not be resold or re-auctioned Name of hosting Legend to be confirmed Donated by: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce www.suffolkchamber.co.uk
Lot 205
Sean Hedges-Quinn Bronze Maquette Sculpture of Alice Hawkins, English Suffragette Maquette of Suffragette, Alice Hawkins, cast in bronze resin and mounted a wooden Mahogany base. This is a replica of the maquette presented to HRH The Prince of Wales and Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall on the occasion of their visit to Leicester in early 2020, where the full size statue holds pride of place. Alice Hawkins was a prominent campaigner for women’s rights and a member of Emmeline Pankhurst’s WSPU party. The full size statue was unveiled on 4 February 2018 in the presence of Helen Pankhurst, Emmeline’s great granddaughter. The maquette will be signed by Peter Barratt, Alice Hawkins’s great grandson and by the artist, Sean Hedges-Quinn, who lives in Suffolk. Hedges-Quinn is well-known for his commemorative statues, including those of Sir Alf Ramsay and Sir Bobby Robson, both of which he undertook for Ipswich Town FC. His work is admired for its attention to detail, accuracy and sensitivity to human form. 50 x 8 x 8 cm Donated by: Sean Hedges-Quinn http://www.seanhedgesquinn.co.uk/
Lot 1371
TWO 19TH CENTURY BRONZE SCULPTURES, together with A BRONZE INKWELL. (3)The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Tallest sculpture approx. 27cm high, 14cm wide; Smaller figure approx. 23cm high, 9cm wide; Inkwell approx. 11.5cm high, 15.5cm wide
Lot 107
Large Bronze Bust of Adolf Hitler, double life size bronze head of Adolf Hitler fitted to a polished marble base. Not signed. Very impressive as a centre piece for a collection. Measurements of base 31x27x15 cms, head stands 42cms high, with base 57cms, very heavy, we are not able to offer in house post and packing on this lot. We do not believe this item to be from the 1930’s / 1940’s period, sold on this basis.
Lot 100
C. 3rd millennium BC. A beautiful buff-coloured handmade fertility idol of characteristically abstract form with wide hips, carefully delineated legs, curved arms, voluptuous breasts situated beneath an incised pectoral collar arranged over her broad shoulders. The highly stylized face presents with impressed circular eyes, a narrow nose, slender lips, and tall forehead topped with a neatly arranged coiffure. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. These fertility figures are common in the Indus Valley, and likely represent offerings to a deity in exchange for fertility and a healthy pregnancy. Excellent condition; on a custom-made stand.Size: L:132mm / W:40mm ; 50g. Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 101
C. 3rd millennium BC. A beautiful buff-coloured handmade fertility idol of characteristically abstract form with wide hips, carefully delineated legs, curved arms, voluptuous breasts situated beneath an incised pectoral collar arranged over her broad shoulders. The highly stylized face presents with impressed circular eyes, a narrow nose, slender lips, and tall forehead topped with a neatly arranged coiffure. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. These fertility figures are common in the Indus Valley, and likely represent offerings to a deity in exchange for fertility and a healthy pregnancy. Excellent condition; on a custom-made stand. Size: L:130mm / W:37mm ; 50g. Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 102
C. 2nd millennium BC. Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley. 2nd millennium BC. A pair of ceramic zebus. These zebu figurines feature exaggerated crescent horns, and each has a large crest at the shoulders. One is fawn coloured and painted with stripes on the horns, back and rump, dotted shoulders, and a dark ring around the neck. The second is ochre coloured and is decorated with diagonally orientated stripes applied at random intervals. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. The bull, with its hump and powerful horns, is a recurring motif in the Indus Valley, appearing on painted pottery like this example but also on figurines and stamps. The animal may represent the leader of a herd, who is able to protect his followers, or it could be a reflection of the bull’s importance in religious sacrifice. Excellent condition. Size: L:set of2:55mm(smallest),75mm(largest)mm / W:70mm,100mm ; 140g. Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.
Lot 125
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. Terracotta-coloured vessel with a hemispherical body and a flattened ring base. The interior of the pot is painted with three fish outlined in black, each chasing the tail of the creature in front. They are framed by geometric bands and the central rondel of the bowl is filled with an elaborate geometric composition. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Excellent condition. Size: L:100mm / W:270mm ; 985g. Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1990s.
Lot 127
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. Terracotta-coloured vessel with a flattened globular body. The exterior features painted decoration depicting a sitting lion on one side and a zebu bull with characteristic hump and curving horns on the other. They are separated by stylised geometric vegetation and framed by a simple upper and lower linear border. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. The bull, with its hump and powerful horns, is a recurring motif in the Indus Valley, appearing on painted pottery like this example but also on figurines and stamps. The animal may represent the leader of a herd, who is able to protect his followers, or it could be a reflection of the bull’s importance in religious sacrifice. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Excellent condition. Size: L:100mm / W:170mm ; 805g. Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Lot 128
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. Terracotta-coloured vessel with a straight neck, globular body and flattened base. The exterior features a painted black geometric neck design framed by alternating black and red bands. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Excellent condition.Size: L:87mm / W:120mm ; 255g. Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
Lot 129
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. A group of six pots in a range of terracotta fabrics, two of which are on custom-made stands. (From left to right): globular jar with out-turned rim; deep hemispherical bowl with pronounced foot and black and yellow painted linear decoration; deep conical bowl with repeating ibex motif; piriform jar with flaring rim and high foot; carinated bowl with animal scenes and geometric motifs; carinated jar with squat neck and flat base. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which these ceramic vessels belong, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Good condition. Size: L:set of 6:60mm(smallest), 83mm(largest)mm / W:60mm(smallest),80mm(largest)mm ; 455g. Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 134
ca. 1100 AD. Seljuk. Bronze jug with straight neck, piriform body, flat bottom, strap handle and upturned spout. The remains of hinges for a lid are preserved around the rim. The Seljuks were a Turkic dynasty who swept out of Central Asia in the early 10th century and conquered an enormous expanse, covering most or all of present-day Turkmenistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey and beyond. After inflicting crushing military defeats on a host of rivals, the most famous of which was perhaps that against the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Seljuk sultans became major patrons of art and architecture. Good condition; beautiful patina. Size: L:105mm / W:70mm ; 405g Provenance: From the important collection of a London doctor A.R; passed by descent to his son; formerly acquired the 1980s on the UK art market.
Lot 135
C. 224 to 651 AD. Sassanian. Bronze vessel with rounded, open neck, egg-shaped upper body tapering into an elongated lower body which ends in an almond-shaped terminal. A circular perforation on the upper portion of the body is flanked by two almond-shaped bosses and framed by an upper and lower band of raised decoration. The Sassanian empire which ruled from Afghanistan to Iraq during the third to seventh centuries AD is famed for the high quality of its ceremonial metalware, which was used both during banqueting and during religious rituals. Excellent condition; beautiful patina. Size: L:260mm / W:90mm ; 865g Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970-80s then passed by descent.
Lot 136
c. 2000-1000 BC, Amlash culture. Bronze vessel with slightly out-turned rim, sloping neck, globular body, squat foot, L-shaped spout and strap handle surmounted by a stylised beast projection. Numerous applied spheres around the base of the spout create a grape-like effect, perhaps suggesting this vessel was used for pouring wine. The Amlash culture refers to an assortment of historic materials and periods in Northern Iran, enduring for many centuries. Good condition; beautiful patina. Size: L:140mm / W:380mm ; 640g Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
Lot 141
ca. 1100 AD. Seljuk. Bronze jug with flaring mouth, upward-angled spout, piriform body, pronounced foot and strap handle connecting at the lower part of the body and at the rim. Bands of elaborate incised decoration in the form of geometric motifs are concentrated around the upper part of the body and around the body. This form of jug is typically known as a ewer and would have been used for serving water during banquets or for bathing. The Seljuks were a Turkic dynasty who swept out of Central Asia in the early 10th century and conquered an enormous expanse, covering most or all of present-day Turkmenistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey and beyond. After inflicting crushing military defeats on a host of rivals, the most famous of which was perhaps that against the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Seljuk sultans became major patrons of art and architecture. Excellent condition. Size: L:160mm / W:105mm ; 330g Provenance: From the important collection of a London doctor A.R; passed by descent to his son; formerly acquired the 1980s on the UK art market.
Lot 143
ca. 1100 AD. Seljuk. Bronze jug with flaring mouth, upward-angled spout, cylindrical neck, globular body, pronounced foot and strap handle connecting to the lower part of the body and to the rim. The body is ornamented with repousse ribbing, while extensive incised geometric motifs cover the spout and some of the ribs on the body. The Seljuks were a Turkic dynasty who swept out of Central Asia in the early 10th century and conquered an enormous expanse, covering most or all of present-day Turkmenistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey and beyond. After inflicting crushing military defeats on a host of rivals, the most famous of which was perhaps that against the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Seljuk sultans became major patrons of art and architecture. Excellent condition; beautiful patina. Size: L:220mm / W:145mm ; 825g Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
Lot 144
c. 2000-700 BC. Luristan Culture. Bronze sceptre formed from central tube which terminates in a stylised male head, representing the Master of Animals. He is flanked by two open-mouthed beasts, each of whom he grasps around the throat. Lower down the central tube are two further stylised human heads, arranged on atop the other, and below these, a large openwork ox-skull motif. The Master of Animals is an important motif in ancient art, symbolising man’s power over the natural world. Excellent condition. Size: L:195mm / W:80mm ; 175g Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.
Lot 146
ca. 1100 AD. Seljuk. Bronze inkwell comprising a separate lid and body. The lid has a flat top, straight sides and domed finial, while the body comprises a straight-sided cylinder. A suspension loop to allow the inkwell to be suspended from a belt is visible toward the bottom of the body. Three projections on the lid probably allowed it to be tied closed to prevent leakage. Much of the object is covered in intricate geometric motifs. The Seljuks were a Turkic dynasty who swept out of Central Asia in the early 10th century and conquered an enormous expanse, covering most or all of present-day Turkmenistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey and beyond. After inflicting crushing military defeats on a host of rivals, the most famous of which was perhaps that against the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Seljuk sultans became major patrons of art and architecture. Inkwells such as this would have been important markers of status for lettered members of the elite in Seljuk society, standing as visual reminders of the knowledge which elevated them above the general population. Excellent condition; beautiful patina.Size: L:78mm / W:64mm ; 230g Provenance: From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 147
c. 1000 BC. Luristan Culture. Bronze rhyton with conical body and bull-head terminal, including well-modelled facial features, including deep, incised eyes and long, curving horns. A pair of legs are still preserved near the rim of the vessel; the remains of another pair of legs are preserved below the head. A rhyton is a roughly conical container from which fluids were intended to be drunk or to be poured, whether as part of a religious ritual or during feasting. Excellent condition; beautiful patina. Size: L:200mm / W:95mm ; 430g Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 148
C. AD 618-907. Tang dynasty. A hollow-formed gilded bronze tiger; the beast is depicted lying down with both paws on the ground, while grooming itself over its left shoulder. Its features, including its docked ears and eyes, are each individually modelled to create a beautiful lifelike affect. In Chinese culture, Tigers are traditionally associated with kindness and benevolence. Tigers are considered to be the guardians of children, who wear shoes and hats with tiger designs to offer protection against evil spirits. This gorgeous object may therefore have been intended to provide spiritual protection to a child. The Tang dynasty ruled most of China between AD 618 and 907, and this period is widely viewed as an era of progress and stability, during which many scientific and artistic advances were made. Excellent condition. Size: L:45mm / W:75mm ; 265g Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1970s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 151
C. 2000-700 BC. Luristan Culture. A Luristan cast bronze axe-head comprising a curved blade and, a ridged cheek and five elongated five spikes at the poll (back). Bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, axes, maces, spears and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual context. An axe-head such as this one would have been an important symbol of rank, and have served a purpose in warfare, but also in religious contexts as axe-heads were common votive offerings in shrines across Western Asia. Superb condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:70mm / W:174mm ; 555g Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1970s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 154
c. 475 BC – 221 BC. Warring States Period. Bronze pole weapon featuring an L-shaped blade, terminating in a point at one end. A secondary, oblong blade is attached to the rear of the weapon. A rectangular tang between these two blades would have allowed for the attachment of a wooden handle. Carefully incised net decoration covers much of the faces of both blades. Weapons such as this would have permitted infantry to fight at arm’s length and disrupt the formations of opposing armies. The Warring States Period was an era of Chinese history characterised by extensive and ongoing conflict between a multitude of statelets and kingdoms which ultimately culminated in the Qin state’s victory and the first unification of China into a single empire. Excellent condition; on a custom-made stand. Size: L:195mm / W:270mm ; 485g. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
Lot 156
Ca. 700 AD. Tang Dynasty. Circular bronze mirror with intricate relief depicting an abstract dragonesque pattern arranged around a central rondel containing a small loop for suspension. Dragons are a symbol of power, strength and good fortune in Chinese art. The Tang dynasty ruled most of China between AD 618 and 907, and this period is widely viewed as an era of progress and stability, during which many scientific and artistic advances were made. This beautiful mirror may have belonged to a noble lady who lived under the Tang. Excellent condition.Size: L:198mm / W:198mm ; 1kg Provenance: Private collection of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
Lot 180
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. Cream-coloured pottery zebu bull figurine with painted black details. The bull features curved horns and humped shoulders characteristic of the Zebu, elongated bodies and short, squat legs. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. The bull is a recurring motif in Indus Valley art, appearing in figurines like these but also on ceramic vessels. The animal may represent the leader of a herd, who is able to protect his followers, or it could be a reflection of the bull’s importance in religious sacrifice. Excellent condition. Size: L:90mm / W:115mm ; 200g Provenance: Private London collection, formed since the 1970s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 181
C. 3rd millennium BC. A yellowish-brown coloured handmade fertility idol of characteristically abstract form with wide hips, carefully delineated legs, curved arms, broad shoulders and voluptuous breasts situated beneath an incised pectoral collar. The highly stylized face presents with impressed circular eyes, a narrow nose, slender lips, and tall forehead topped with a neatly arranged coiffure. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. These fertility figures are common in the Indus Valley, and likely represent offerings to a deity in exchange for fertility and a healthy pregnancy. Excellent condition; on a custom-made stand. Size: L:120mm / W:35mm ; 40g Provenance: Private London collection, formed since the 1970s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 182
C. 3rd millennium BC. A beautiful dark cream-coloured handmade fertility idol of characteristically abstract form with wide hips, prominent pudenda, carefully delineated legs, curved arms and pinprick breasts. The highly stylized face presents with impressed circular eyes, a narrow nose, slender lips, and tall forehead topped with an intricate headdress. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. These fertility figures are common in the Indus Valley, and likely represent offerings to a deity in exchange for fertility and a healthy pregnancy. Excellent condition; on a custom-made stand. Size: L:122mm / W:37mm ; 45g Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 183
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. Pair of brown pottery bull figurines with painted black details. The bulls feature curved horns and humped shoulders characteristic of the Indian cattle, elongated bodies and short, squat legs. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. The bull is a recurring motif in Indus Valley art, appearing in figurines like these but also on ceramic vessels. The animal may represent the leader of a herd, who is able to protect his followers, or it could be a reflection of the bull’s importance in religious sacrifice. Good condition. Size: L:set of 2: 50mm(smallest),70mm(largest)mm / W:87mm(smallest),92mm(largest)mm ; 150g Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 184
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. Buff-coloured pottery vessel with red, green and yellow painted decoration depicting a walking bull on one side and a cow on the other. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Excellent condition. Size: L:142mm / W:135mm ; 490g Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
Lot 185
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. Cream-coloured vessel with a curving shoulder, and carinated body. The exterior features painted decoration in black, red and green depicting a sitting lion on one side and a zebu bull with characteristic hump and curving horns on the other. They are separated by stylised geometric vegetation and framed by a simple upper and lower linear border. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. The bull, with its hump and powerful horns, is a recurring motif in the Indus Valley, appearing on painted pottery like this example but also on figurines and stamps. The animal may represent the leader of a herd, who is able to protect his followers, or it could be a reflection of the bull’s importance in religious sacrifice. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Excellent condition.Size: L:83mm / W:143mm ; 385g Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
Lot 186
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. Cream-coloured vessel with a short, straight neck, flattened shoulder and cylindrical body. The shoulder displays a repeating painted motif of three black fish, while the body features painted decoration in black, red and green depicting a walking lion on one side and a zebu bull with characteristic hump and curving horns on the other. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Excellent condition. Size: L:84mm / W:170mm ; 715g Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
Lot 187
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. Cream-coloured vessel with a short, straight neck, carinated body and flattened base. The exterior features painted designs in black, red and green depicting a sitting lion, a grazing antelope and a bird pecking the earth. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Excellent condition.Size: L:110mm / W:145mm ; 490g Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
Lot 188
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. A group of six vessels in a variety of terracotta and cream-coloured fabrics. (Front:) piriform jar with high foot; (Back, from left to right): globular jar with high foot and constricted neck; piriform jar featuring flaring neck, high foot and black painted lion motif; hemispherical bowl with high foot and black painted serpent design; conical bowl with repeating antelope motif; truncated conical bowl with flaring rim. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which these ceramic vessels belong, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Good condition. Size: L:set of 6: 30mm(smallest), 92mm(largest)mm / W:45mm(smallest), 100(largest)mm ; 555g Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 197
Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Ming Dynasty. Circular bronze mirror. Side A comprises a raised lip around the rim, an indented central section and a small loop handle, flanked by two lines of Chinese characters. Side B is flattened and polished. The Ming dynasty ruled most of China between AD 1368 and 1644. They were the last Chinese Imperial dynasty of Han Chinese ethnicity and the period of their rule is widely viewed as an era of progress and stability, during which many scientific and artistic advances were made. This beautiful mirror may have belonged to a noble lady who lived under the Ming. Excellent condition; beautiful patina.Size: L:5mm / W:170mm ; 640g Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 198
Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Ming Dynasty. Circular bronze mirror. Side A comprises a flat surface and a raised circular knob handle bearing a Chinese character. The handle is flanked by two lines of Chinese characters. Side B is flattened and polished. The Ming dynasty ruled most of China between AD 1368 and 1644. They were the last Chinese Imperial dynasty of Han Chinese ethnicity and the period of their rule is widely viewed as an era of progress and stability, during which many scientific and artistic advances were made. This beautiful mirror may have belonged to a noble lady who lived under the Ming. Excellent condition; beautiful patina.Size: L:5mm / W:95mm ; 240g Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 21
1100-900 BC. Early Western Zhou Dynasty. Bronze cast vessel Gui comprising a broad shelf-like lip, hemispherical bowl, wide loop handles topped with moulded dragons, and a cylindrical base. Just below the rim is a horizontal frieze showing a stylised dragon. At the part of the frieze which lays midway between the two handles is a projecting dragon’s head. The guy is a classic vessel shape in Chinese bronzewares, which originated in the Shang dynasty in the 16th century BC but continued to be made for many centuries thereafter. Dragons, the fifth animal of the Chinese zodiac are a symbol of power, strength and good fortune in Chinese art, and this beautiful object may have once been used during rituals or for dining. A similar item was recently sold at Christies for $100,000, see https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-bronze-ritual-food-vessel-gui-early-6276466-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=6276466 Excellent condition; beautiful patina; expertly cleaned and conserved. The artefact is fully authenticated with an XRF analysis by an independent Belgian laboratory. All samples correspond to the metal content of the period specified; no modern trace elements were detected in the patina. Size: L:150mm / W:360mm ; 1.8kg. Provenance: From an old Sumerset collection of Asian Art formed in the 1980s/1990s.
Lot 22
1300-1200 BC. Shang dynasty. A beautiful bronze jia tripod vessel comprising a flaring rim, inward sloping neck, flaring shoulder and flat bottom supported by three wedge-shaped legs. A single strap handle is attached to one side of the vessel and two posts with conical casts rise from the rim, perhaps in imitation of mushrooms. A decorative frieze runs around the neck of the vessel, just above the shoulder, and depicts stylised taotie masks. The taotie are mythological creatures commonly appearing in ancient Chinese art, where they are commonly associated with the Four Evils of the World, a motif fitting for a vessel that would have been used for holding food on ritual or ceremonial occasions. Jia with this form and decoration are typical of the Anyang period (1300-1030 BC) and a comparable example can be seen in Shang Ritual Bronzes in the National Palace Museum Collection, Taipei, 1998, pp. 152-7, no. 9. A similar, less well-preserved object was recently sold at Christies for $137,500, see https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-bronze-ritual-tripod-wine-vessel-jia-6276463-details.aspx?from=salesummery&intobjectid=6276463 Excellent condition; beautiful patina; expertly cleaned and conserved. The artefact is fully authenticated with XRF analysis by an independent Belgian laboratory. All samples correspond to the metal content of the period specified; no modern trace elements were detected in the patina.Size: L:250mm / W:220mm ; 1.5kg. Provenance: From an old Sumerset collection of Asian Art formed in the 1980s/1990s.
Lot 55
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. Large cream-coloured painted vessel with an out-turned rim, bulbous body and a flat base. The exterior of the pot is painted with scenes depicting a tree on one side and a zebu bull with characteristic hump and curving horns on the other. They are surrounded by a geometric background comprising repeating suns, clouds and vegetal motifs. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. The bull, with its hump and powerful horns, is a recurring motif in the Indus Valley, appearing on painted pottery like this example but also on figurines and stamps. The animal may represent the leader of a herd, who is able to protect his followers, or it could be a reflection of the bull’s importance in religious sacrifice. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Excellent condition. Size: L:280mm / W:350mm ; 5.6kg. Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 56
C. 3rd millennium BC. Indus Valley Civilisation. Terracotta-coloured painted vessel with a biconical body and flat base. The exterior of the pot is painted with scenes depicting a tree on one side and a tiger on the other. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Excellent condition. Size: L:110mm / W:155mm ; 610g. Provenance: From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
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