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Lot 366
A Tibetan 'Wangden' rug, 20th century, of a type used for seating in Buddhist monasteries, the thick pile woven in mottled green, blue, bronze and brown colours, 170 x 92cm including fringeProvenance - The Pestalozzi International Foundation collection of Tibetan thangkas, Buddhist figures and ritual objects. In 1947, the British Pestalozzi Children's Village association was founded by Dr Henry Alexander - a German, Jewish, refugee who moved to the UK before the Second World War - and Mrs Mary Buchanan - a British sociologist. In 1959 the organisation opened a 170 acre property in Sedlescombe, East Sussex to house and educate children from displaced persons camps in Europe at the end of World War II.In 1963, twenty-two Tibetan students, along with their house parents, arrived at the village. In 1967/68 saw the last of the European students at Pestalozzi and from that point students from Tibet, India and Nepal - amongst other countries - began to arrive. The Tibetan children and their house parents rescued Buddhist thangkas (paintings) and relics from the local temples during the upheavals of the 1960s which are included in this sale. The collection also includes Buddhist figures of deities from China, Burma and Thailand. The funds raised will help Pestalozzi to continue to offer educational scholarships to children from under-privileged countries.
Lot 369
A Tibetan bronze and brass repousse work water sprinkler, 19th century, the body bearing six sanskrit characters, H. 21cm Provenance - The Pestalozzi International Foundation collection of Tibetan thangkas, Buddhist figures and ritual objects. In 1947, the British Pestalozzi Children's Village association was founded by Dr Henry Alexander - a German, Jewish, refugee who moved to the UK before the Second World War - and Mrs Mary Buchanan - a British sociologist. In 1959 the organisation opened a 170 acre property in Sedlescombe, East Sussex to house and educate children from displaced persons camps in Europe at the end of World War II.In 1963, twenty-two Tibetan students, along with their house parents, arrived at the village. In 1967/68 saw the last of the European students at Pestalozzi and from that point students from Tibet, India and Nepal - amongst other countries - began to arrive. The Tibetan children and their house parents rescued Buddhist thangkas (paintings) and relics from the local temples during the upheavals of the 1960s which are included in this sale. The collection also includes Buddhist figures of deities from China, Burma and Thailand. The funds raised will help Pestalozzi to continue to offer educational scholarships to children from under-privileged countries.
Lot 370
A Chinese bronze seated figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 17th century, H. 25cm, small losses Provenance - The Pestalozzi International Foundation collection of Tibetan thangkas, Buddhist figures and ritual objects. In 1947, the British Pestalozzi Children's Village association was founded by Dr Henry Alexander - a German, Jewish, refugee who moved to the UK before the Second World War - and Mrs Mary Buchanan - a British sociologist. In 1959 the organisation opened a 170 acre property in Sedlescombe, East Sussex to house and educate children from displaced persons camps in Europe at the end of World War II.In 1963, twenty-two Tibetan students, along with their house parents, arrived at the village. In 1967/68 saw the last of the European students at Pestalozzi and from that point students from Tibet, India and Nepal - amongst other countries - began to arrive. The Tibetan children and their house parents rescued Buddhist thangkas (paintings) and relics from the local temples during the upheavals of the 1960s which are included in this sale. The collection also includes Buddhist figures of deities from China, Burma and Thailand. The funds raised will help Pestalozzi to continue to offer educational scholarships to children from under-privileged countries.
Lot 371
A Sino-Tibetan gilt and polychrome bronze seated figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 17th/18th century, on a double lotus throne, H. 16.5cmProvenance - The Pestalozzi International Foundation collection of Tibetan thangkas, Buddhist figures and ritual objects. In 1947, the British Pestalozzi Children's Village association was founded by Dr Henry Alexander - a German, Jewish, refugee who moved to the UK before the Second World War - and Mrs Mary Buchanan - a British sociologist. In 1959 the organisation opened a 170 acre property in Sedlescombe, East Sussex to house and educate children from displaced persons camps in Europe at the end of World War II.In 1963, twenty-two Tibetan students, along with their house parents, arrived at the village. In 1967/68 saw the last of the European students at Pestalozzi and from that point students from Tibet, India and Nepal - amongst other countries - began to arrive. The Tibetan children and their house parents rescued Buddhist thangkas (paintings) and relics from the local temples during the upheavals of the 1960s which are included in this sale. The collection also includes Buddhist figures of deities from China, Burma and Thailand. The funds raised will help Pestalozzi to continue to offer educational scholarships to children from under-privileged countries.
Lot 372
A Chinese gilt lacquered bronze figure of Buddha, 18th/19th century, H. 7.3cm, repair to neckProvenance - The Pestalozzi International Foundation collection of Tibetan thangkas, Buddhist figures and ritual objects. In 1947, the British Pestalozzi Children's Village association was founded by Dr Henry Alexander - a German, Jewish, refugee who moved to the UK before the Second World War - and Mrs Mary Buchanan - a British sociologist. In 1959 the organisation opened a 170 acre property in Sedlescombe, East Sussex to house and educate children from displaced persons camps in Europe at the end of World War II.In 1963, twenty-two Tibetan students, along with their house parents, arrived at the village. In 1967/68 saw the last of the European students at Pestalozzi and from that point students from Tibet, India and Nepal - amongst other countries - began to arrive. The Tibetan children and their house parents rescued Buddhist thangkas (paintings) and relics from the local temples during the upheavals of the 1960s which are included in this sale. The collection also includes Buddhist figures of deities from China, Burma and Thailand. The funds raised will help Pestalozzi to continue to offer educational scholarships to children from under-privileged countries.
Lot 374
A large Burmese Mandalay bronze seated figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 19th century, with enamel eyes, H. 47cmProvenance - The Pestalozzi International Foundation collection of Tibetan thangkas, Buddhist figures and ritual objects. In 1947, the British Pestalozzi Children's Village association was founded by Dr Henry Alexander - a German, Jewish, refugee who moved to the UK before the Second World War - and Mrs Mary Buchanan - a British sociologist. In 1959 the organisation opened a 170 acre property in Sedlescombe, East Sussex to house and educate children from displaced persons camps in Europe at the end of World War II.In 1963, twenty-two Tibetan students, along with their house parents, arrived at the village. In 1967/68 saw the last of the European students at Pestalozzi and from that point students from Tibet, India and Nepal - amongst other countries - began to arrive. The Tibetan children and their house parents rescued Buddhist thangkas (paintings) and relics from the local temples during the upheavals of the 1960s which are included in this sale. The collection also includes Buddhist figures of deities from China, Burma and Thailand. The funds raised will help Pestalozzi to continue to offer educational scholarships to children from under-privileged countries.
Lot 73
Pentti Sarpeneva (1925- 1978) for Turun Hopea - a Kumela vase of dark amber glass and of square section vase, the top section mounded with striped 'moons', bronze pittsi/lace mount, original paper label,engraved Oy Kumela Pentti Sarpaneva, Ei kaiverrettu? to base in freehand, dated 6.4.1973, 14 cm high
Lot 240
LORENZO QUINN (b.1966) 'Crossing a Millennium' bronze and steel, signed Lorenzo and numbered 1/4 and stamped with the founders mark, all mounted on a square section stepped steel plinth base, total height 371cm, diameter of circle: 231cm, height of figure 185cm.Please note:This lot will be subject to Artists Resale Rights
Lot 253
AMENDMENT - this is probably a practice piece or proto-type of the Award winning ship model Brig Merchant ship, skeleton form, built by John Brooks, winning bronze at the International Model Show Engineering exhibition in London, looks to be adapted from its original form, 84cm long, comes with supporting newspaper clipping.
Lot 339
A Kaku Mimi Koniku Signed Bronze Tsuba: Edo Period:a 19th century signed tsuba with engraved Shi-Shi above crashing waves, signed "Shigenao with Kao" CONDITION REPORT: Tsuba structually sound no rust. 3 minor dents to edge. Wear to silvered finish. The back signature legible. Lead soldered stand was applied to back. One lug remains.
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