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Lot 403
A SMALL COLLECTION OF TIBETAN ITEMS 16TH CENTURY AND LATER Comprising: a square repouss? parcel-gilt panel decorated with a kalasha, a wood ewer and cover, a copper and brass loop handled pot and cover, a gilt-bronze vajra-sword, a copper and baitong cup, two copper and brass bowls and covers, a large copper and brass monk's cap ewer, a wood printing block and a gilt-copper item, possibly a jewel held by Buddha, 37cm max. (13) Provenance: from the collection of Mr Richard Nathanson (d.2018), London. Six of the items purchased from Peter Sloane Objects & Works of Art between 2004 and 2014. Copies of the invoices and a Sloane valuation of the printing block are available. Richard Nathanson began his career at Sotheby's in 1966 and was immediately captivated by Impressionist and early 20th century art. He subsequently set up as an independent art advisor in that field, in which he became well respected and known, in particular for his involvement with the work of artists such as Sisley, Modigliani, Rouault, Bonnard and Albert Houthuesen. During his lifelong career in the art world, Richard expanded his expertise across time and space and gathered an extraordinarily eclectic collection of artworks which included classical, medieval, African, Asian and Oceanic pieces as well as folk art, natural forms and early toys. As he learnt more about these cultures and the art they inspired, his profound admiration for them grew, broadening his spiritual and philosophical outlook. He observed the intense affinities between these pieces, sometimes separated by millennia and thousands of miles and was fascinated by the conversations that arose between these various expressions of human experience. Richard felt that art had the ability to give hope and inspiration in the human quest for truth and beauty.
Lot 404
AN INDIAN BRONZE HEAD AND TWO TIBETAN HEADS 18TH/19TH CENTURY The Indian head depicting the goddess Gauri, with traces of blue and red pigment, one Tibetan head cast in bronze as a monk's head, the other a repouss? gilt-copper head of Buddha with traces of cold painting to his hair, two with modern stands, 11cm max, 1.3kg, 505g and 78g. (4) Provenance: from the collection of Mr Richard Nathanson (d.2018), London. The gilt-copper head purchased from Brandt Asian Art on 24th October 2006. The Tibetan monk's head and Indian head purchased from Peter Sloane Early and Eastern Art on 26th June 2013 and 18th May 2012 respectively. Copies of the invoices are available. Richard Nathanson began his career at Sotheby's in 1966 and was immediately captivated by Impressionist and early 20th century art. He subsequently set up as an independent art advisor in that field, in which he became well respected and known, in particular for his involvement with the work of artists such as Sisley, Modigliani, Rouault, Bonnard and Albert Houthuesen. During his lifelong career in the art world, Richard expanded his expertise across time and space and gathered an extraordinarily eclectic collection of artworks which included classical, medieval, African, Asian and Oceanic pieces as well as folk art, natural forms and early toys. As he learnt more about these cultures and the art they inspired, his profound admiration for them grew, broadening his spiritual and philosophical outlook. He observed the intense affinities between these pieces, sometimes separated by millennia and thousands of miles and was fascinated by the conversations that arose between these various expressions of human experience. Richard felt that art had the ability to give hope and inspiration in the human quest for truth and beauty.
Lot 407
A SMALL COLLECTION OF SOUTH ASIAN AND HIMALAYAN ITEMS C.2ND CENTURY AND LATER Comprising: two small Gandharan grey schist heads, each with a modern stand, a bronze model of the Hindu deity Khandoba on horseback, an Indian bronze figure of a seated many-armed goddess, an Indian bronze figure of Garuda, a figure of the Baby Krishna, a small bronze model of a snake, a Jain marble section of a seated Buddha, and a Tibetan tsa-tsa mould, 21.7cm max. (11) Provenance: from the collection of Mr Richard Nathanson (d.2018), London. The Gandharan heads, figure of Garuda, Tibetan tsa-tsa mould, and model of Khandoba purchased from Peter Sloane Early and Eastern Art between 2011 and 2016. Copies of the invoices are available. Richard Nathanson began his career at Sotheby's in 1966 and was immediately captivated by Impressionist and early 20th century art. He subsequently set up as an independent art advisor in that field, in which he became well respected and known, in particular for his involvement with the work of artists such as Sisley, Modigliani, Rouault, Bonnard and Albert Houthuesen. During his lifelong career in the art world, Richard expanded his expertise across time and space and gathered an extraordinarily eclectic collection of artworks which included classical, medieval, African, Asian and Oceanic pieces as well as folk art, natural forms and early toys. As he learnt more about these cultures and the art they inspired, his profound admiration for them grew, broadening his spiritual and philosophical outlook. He observed the intense affinities between these pieces, sometimes separated by millennia and thousands of miles and was fascinated by the conversations that arose between these various expressions of human experience. Richard felt that art had the ability to give hope and inspiration in the human quest for truth and beauty.
Lot 409
A LARGE THAI BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA 2ND HALF 17TH CENTURY Standing with both hands raised in abhaya mudra, wearing an elaborate crown and robes falling from his shoulders, his content face with an aquiline nose and well-defined arched eyebrows, with elongated flaring earlobes curling at the ends, all upon an octagonal pedestal, 151cm, 70kg. Provenance: formerly an American private collection; and then catalogue no.35, ST459 in Jonathan Tucker Antonia Tozer Asian Art's 2008 exhibition Brilliance from the East: an Important Exhibition of Indian, Southeast Asian and Chinese Art; and then the collection of Mr Richard Nathanson (d.2018), London, purchased from Jonathan Tucker Antonia Tozer Asian Art on 4th February 2009. A copy of the invoice is available. Cf. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, accession nos.54.2542 and 54.2810 for two comparable bronze heads of similar date from the Alexander B Griswold Collection. Richard Nathanson began his career at Sotheby's in 1966 and was immediately captivated by Impressionist and early 20th century art. He subsequently set up as an independent art advisor in that field, in which he became well respected and known, in particular for his involvement with the work of artists such as Sisley, Modigliani, Rouault, Bonnard and Albert Houthuesen. During his lifelong career in the art world, Richard expanded his expertise across time and space and gathered an extraordinarily eclectic collection of artworks which included classical, medieval, African, Asian and Oceanic pieces as well as folk art, natural forms and early toys. As he learnt more about these cultures and the art they inspired, his profound admiration for them grew, broadening his spiritual and philosophical outlook. He observed the intense affinities between these pieces, sometimes separated by millennia and thousands of miles and was fascinated by the conversations that arose between these various expressions of human experience. Richard felt that art had the ability to give hope and inspiration in the human quest for truth and beauty.
Lot 428
A SOUTHEAST ASIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA 19TH/20TH CENTURY Seated in dhyanasana, with his left hand upturned and his right touching the ground, with elongated earlobes and his hair in tight curls, the head framed by a detachable flaming mandorla, 63cm, 21kg. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Sir Jeremy Lever.
Lot 429
A BURMESE MANDALAY-STYLE LACQUERED AND GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI 19TH CENTURY Depicted seated in dhyanasana wearing pleated samghati, his right hand touches the ground in bhumisparsha mudra whilst his left hand rests on his lap in dhyana mudra, with his downcast eyes picked out in black and white, all raised on a simple shaped pedestal, 43cm, 10kg. Exhibited: Jonathan Tucker Antonia Tozer Asian Art. Cf. Christie's Amsterdam, 2nd May 2007, lot 273 for a related figure.
Lot 474
A PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE-MOUNTED CLOISONNE CONJOINED VASES 1ST HALF 19TH CENTURY Mounted as candelabras, each double-vase formed as two conjoined black and white bottle vases, the ovoid bodies decorated with colourful floral medallions, all contained between lappets and reserved on a geometric diaper ground, the tall necks with scrolling lotus between bands of ruyi-heads, 61.2cm overall. (2)
Lot 480
A CHINESE BRONZE INLAID FOUR-FOLD SCREEN 19TH CENTURY The wood frame decorated with bronze plaques shaped as archaic vessels dispersed amidst various ancient coins including spade and knife money, the top and bottom of each panel set with three circular coins, 91cm x 121cm. Provenance: from the collection of Sir Thomas Jackson, 1st Baronet (1841-1915) and thence by descent. Sir Thomas Jackson, 1st Baronet (1841-1915) was the third Chief Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and his influence on the company was so notable that he became known as the bank's 'Great Architect'. He was also one of the founding members of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Born in County Leitrim, Ireland, Jackson joined the Belfast branch of the Bank of Ireland at age nineteen before accepting a position in East Asia with Agra and Masterman's Bank five years later. In 1866, he joined HSBC, which had only been established the previous year. Jackson was quickly promoted to the position of an accountant in Shanghai, and he later spent several years working in Japan as the manager of the bank's Yokohama office. At the early age of 35, he was appointed as Chief Manager of HSBC and, under his direction, the company became the leading bank in Asia. After a successful career in Hong Kong, Jackson returned to the UK in 1891, taking charge of the company's office in London. He was knighted in 1899 and three years later he retired and received the additional title of Baronet. In 1906, a statue of Sir Thomas Jackson was unveiled in recognition of his services both to HSBC and Hong Kong. His statue still stands in Statue Square in front of the bank's Hong Kong headquarters. Jackson Road in Hong Kong was also named after him. His collection comes from Gilford Castle in County Down, Northern Ireland, which was purchased by James Wright, husband of Sir Thomas Jackson's niece Mary Menary.
Lot 481
A LARGE CHINESE GOLD-SPLASHED YEN YEN VASE 17TH CENTURY The body cast in two sections, the tall flared neck with two thick rings above the shoulder and two dragon-shaped handles towards the broad rim, the body with three chilong to the shoulder and four shou characters in various script style, raised on a tall flared foot, 49.1cm, 12kg. Provenance: from a private collection, London, acquired prior to 1995. Cf. Sydney L. Moss Ltd, The Second Bronze Age, Later Chinese Metalwork, no.64-66 for a slightly smaller related vase. See also Sotheby's London, 11th May 2011, lot 236.
Lot 492
A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, DING MING DYNASTY The compressed circular body supported on three stout legs issuing from the mouths of horned mythical beasts, the short cylindrical neck cast in low relief with a leiwen pattern and flanked by two detachable S-shaped handles, the base incised with characters, 34cm, 5.5kg. (3)
Lot 495
A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VASE, LEI LATE MING DYNASTY The ovoid body with a short waisted neck and tapering towards the foot, cast in low relief with taotie masks and stylised beasts against a leiwen ground, with eight triangular lappets extending down the lower section of the vase, the shoulder flanked by two loop handles, with some areas highlighted in gilt, all supported on a flared foot, 30.5cm, 3.7kg. Provenance: from the collection of William George Mackay Thomas (d.1960s) and thence by descent.
Lot 496
A CHINESE SILVER WIRE AND GOLD INLAID BRONZE HU-SHAPED VASE LATE MING DYNASTY The pear-shaped body decorated with taotie masks against a leiwen ground, the neck with raised animal masks and archaistic motifs, flanked by two cylindrical handles with geometric designs, with a band of key fret in silver wire encircling the rim, the base cast with a mark, 27cm, 2.1kg.
Lot 497
A PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE GU-SHAPED VASES 18TH CENTURY Each with a wide rim and flared foot, cast in relief with lotus flowerheads and scrolling foliage, the upper and lower sections of each decorated with a band of stiff leaves, with key fret bands to the mouth and footrims, 35cm, 1.75kg and 1.78kg. (2) Provenance: formerly a Belgian private collection.
Lot 499
A SMALL CHINESE SILVER INLAID 'SHI SOU' BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER QING DYNASTY The compressed circular body rising from three tapering feet to an everted rim, flanked by two handles, decorated with stylised bats amidst swirling clouds in silver wire, the base with a two character Shi Sou mark, 13cm, 369g.
Lot 521
TWO SMALL CHINESE BRONZE FIGURES MING/QING DYNASTY One depicting the newborn Shakyamuni pointing to the sky with one hand and the ground with the other, he stands upon an octagonal pedestal with a sinuous dragon crawling at his feet, the other cast as a luohan clad in robes standing upon an oval base, with the details of his eyebrows and facial hair picked out, 19cm and 18.5cm, 490g and 693g. (2) Provenance: from the collection of William George Mackay Thomas (d.1960s) and thence by descent.
Lot 166
Poland,an assortment of medals to include Polonia Restituta, Commander's neck badge. Cross of Merit in gold, silver (2), bronze. Air Force Medal, type II. Medal for Many Years of Married Life. Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland, 5 years, etc. Very fine or better. (20)
Lot 569
British Copper and Bronze Coinage,Pennies, 1902 (2), 1904, 1906, 1907, 1910, 1912H, 1916, 1927, 1936, 1937 Proof, 1938, 1939, 1944, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951 (3), 1953. Halfpennies, 1902, 1907, 1916, 1936, 1937 Proof, 1948, 1950, 1953 Proof. Farthings, 1902, 1910 (2), 1919, 1926, 1932, 1935, 1936, 1950 Proof, 1951 Proof, 1953 Proof (2). Half Farthing, 1828, 1842, 1843, 1844 (2), 1851. One Third Farthing, 1827 (2), 1835 (2), 1844 (2), 1866, 1868 (2), 1878, 1881, 1884, 1885 (2), 1902 (2), 1913 (2). Quarter Farthing, 1839 (3), 1852. Generally good very fine or better. (69)
Lot 400
Ancient Lot 1st Century BC to 4th Century AD,Roman Bronze with a few Silver together with some Greek and Byzantine Bronze. Includes Galba Sestertius, Rev. Victory adv r, ( Fair). Domitian Copper As, Rev. Virtus stg r, RCV 2817 ,( Good very fine). Several Hadrian Sesterti, Magnentius and Decentius Folles and a Constantius I London mint. Fine to extremely fine. (97)
Lot 173
The Second World War S.O.E., D.S.O. and bar group of three to Major Claude de Baissac, Special Operations Executive, attached General List,Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., dated (1943), with separate second award bar (1946) in box of issue; France, Legion of Honour, Knight's breast badge; France, Croix de Guerre, dated 1939 with palme. Liberation of the Concentration Camps Medal in bronze, engraved (C.V.R. Au Major C. De Baissac Notre Reconnaissance 1944-1969), in box of issue.Together with the medals to his father-in law, The M.V.O. group of six to Brigadier General E.A.Herbert, late 6th Dragoons, The Royal Victoria Order, M.V.O., numbered (225); Queen's South Africa 1899-2902, two bars, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (Major.E.A.Herbert. 6/Drgns.); King's South Africa, two bars, S.A.01, S.A.02 (Major E.A.Herbert Innis. Dgns.); British War and Victory Medal with M.I.D. Oakleaf (Brig Gen. E.A.Herbert); Jubilee 1897, silver issue, court mounted as worn with corresponding miniatures which include a C.M.G., and a Serbian Order of the White Eagle. Extremely fine. (Lot)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: *
Lot 177
A Second World War M.C. group of seven to Captain N.E.Gibson, Royal Artillery,Military Cross, G.VI.R., dated 1945; 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal with MID Oakleaf; France, Croix de Guerre with silver star; U.S.A., Bronze Star. Court mounted for wear as above. Extremely fine. (Lot)
Lot 513
An Edinburgh University bronze academic medallion, Inter.Hons.Physics. II, Awarded to George F Sillitto, 1929-30, six Royal Airforce Athletic Association Medals, further medals, US Dollars 1885, 1891, 1900, and 1921, together with coins, including commemorative crowns, British & World coinage. (qty)
Lot 512
FREDERICK HOLLYER (1837-1933)The Story of Psychethree platinum prints, (individual sized 16 x 11 1/4 in, 16 x 35 in, 16 x 11 1/4 in)in a black painted arts and crafts wood frame, inscribed with metallic paint, overall size 22 x 68 inProvenance: with Christian Klackner, 5, 17th East Street, New YorkThe frame is inscribed (left panel) 'Whilst Psyche wept upon the Rock, Forsaken, Alone, Despairing, Dreading-Gradually'; 'Forsaken, alone, despairing, dreading, gradually (centre panel) by Zephyrus she was enwrapt and taken, still trembling like the lilies planted high, through all her fair white limbs'; (right panel) 'Yet Love was not far off'.Hollyer was exhibiting copies of prints of the Story of Psyche as early as 1894 (see The Photographic Journal, Sept 22 1894 no.146) and into the the early edwardian period. Their subject matter reproducing the relief sculpture by Harry Bates of 'The Story of Psyche'. This exists as a silvered bronze triptych, now in the Collection of the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. M.H.Spielmann's 'British sculpture and sculptors of today' (1901) includes a full -page advertisement for 'Permanent photographs of the works of Harry Bates, ARA ... by Frederick Hollyer', including illustrations of the three panels of 'The Story of Psyche'.In the late 19th Century, Frederick Hollyer had established himself as a specialist in the photographic reproduction of contemporary art. Catalogues of his 'platinotype reproductions' were issued regularly between 1893 and 1911. Indeed Hollyer exhibited a set of platinum prints depicting Harry Bate's The Story of Psyche in the 39th annual exhibition of the Royal Photographic Society where it could be purchased for £6 6sh. In his review of that exhibition Alfred Horsley Hinton noted 'A finer or more complete idea of relief has probably never been produced than the reproduction of Harry Bates 'Story of Psyche', which is shown by F. Hollyer. The relief of the original clay modelling is so perfect given that it seems difficult to see why, from an aeshetic point of view, such productions should not be largely used for high class decoration...' (The Photograph, November 1894)
Lot 300
A fine Japanese mixed metal inlaid Panel, by Hagiya Katsuhira, Meiji Period, richly decorated with two birds perched on flowering kiku stems and a thin bamboo stem, a third bird flying above, inlaid in high relief with carved gold, silver, shakudu, red bronze and shibuichi, signed on a tablet KATSUHIRA, original hardwood frame, 25 1/2 x 18 1/2in.Footnote: Hagiya Katsuhira (1804-1886) was born in Mito where he became the greatest metal artist of his generation. The second son of Teramon Yoshige, he began working for the Mito Daimyo in 1844. During his career he trained many of the most important late 19th and early 20th century masters, including Unno Shomin and Kano Natsuo.
Lot 330
A fine Chinese bronze and inlaid Gu-shaped Vessel, 17th Century, for the Islamic market, the flared rim with silver inlaid keyfret band, above a narrow waist with two ribbed collars, and flared base with raised foot, the body inlaid in gold with four registers of different arabic script (two on silver inlaid diaper cartouches) as follows:-La ilaha illa'l-lah (There is no god but God) and Yaumu'l-din (The day of Judgement)The base with crisp 12-character mark in square seal script reading Xuande Ernian Zhou Xijia Xinhuang Zhuren Zhi (Made in the Second year of Xuande, by Zhou Xijia, Master of Xinhaing). 11 7/8 in HFootnote: Compare to a 17th Century bronze Yi (water ewer) and bronze Kuei (censer) in the Victoria and Albert Museum (FE.109 - 1975 and FE.110 - 1975) similarly inlaid in gold and silver with inscriptions and with Xuande marks. The scripts are Kufic and possibly Sini.
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