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Lot 1
A Bronze Taotie loose ring handle, Spring and Autumn period, the head of the beast hollowed out, black marble eyes and eyebrows wide, double horns above, exposed fangs, the animal face with clouds as the base, dragon form corners to the face, pierced nose, the ring decorated with twisted geometric lines; all with a fixing bolt to the reverse, 14.5 cm long In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union. The overall casting process is fine, reflecting the typical style of the Spring and Autumn Period.
Lot 13
Two inner or outer Mongolia bronze plaques, Warring States period and Han dynasty, one depicting a bull in relief with head resting on forelegs, tail lowered, first century BC to first century AD, 10 x 5cm; the other depicting a tiger attacking prey, the body decorated with stylised dots and geometrical patterns, a square hole to the middle of the plaque, a loop to the reverse, 4th or 3rd century BC, 12 x 6cm (2) In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union. This plaque is a variant of other belt plaques with images of lying down animals. These plaques were distributed all over Central Asia during the Xiongnu period.
Lot 14
A pair of bronze plaques, Northern China, 3rd to 2nd century B.C., decorated with a complex design of zoomorphic forms in mirror image, with two rams or wild sheep at the centre having a series of deer or rams above, two attachment loops to the reverse, some remnants of gilding to one of the plaques, 8.5 x 4cm (2) In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 17
A bronze 'HILL' censer and cover, Boshanlu, Shanlu Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) raised on a stem foot with openwork coiled dragon motif, upon a circular drip plate; the conical cover cast in openwork as mountains, with various scenes incorporating animals including monkeys, felines, other animals and people. The surface with a pale greyish green patina having some russet colour oxidation and green encrustation, 19cm high In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 18
A bronze armband, Yunnan, Dian culture, Warring States period, the back section ornate with geometric patterns, the front section with two stylised anthropomorphic faces at each side of the opening, eyes and nostrils embellished with stones and shell beads, 10cm diameter In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 19
A bronze musical instrument Shen, Yunnan, Dian culture, circa 2nd to 1st century BC, of gourd form, with wide 'bean' shaped opening, 9.5cm high In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 2
A large pair of bronze 'Taotie' masks, Western Zhou dynasty, with fierce expression, nose ring and stylised horns, loose ring handles, 20cm long In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 23
A horse bit with two bronze bull side mounts, Luristan, circa 8th century BC, the animals' heads with large crescent shape horns, loop terminals to the bit ends, on a plexiglas stand, 12cm long (2) In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 29
A rectangular bronze plaque of five Buddhas, early Ming dynasty, the row of five buddhas in raised relief, each with similar posture and round face, three dedication text lines on the plaque, 46cm wide In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union. Provenance: Acquired in Hong-Kong in the 1990s From the collection Cheng Huan S.C. Other Notes: This fragment is likely to be from a bronze pagoda, possibly from the Shanxi province, Wutaishan Area, where some bronze pagodas still remain.
Lot 3
A decorated bronze dagger, late Spring and Autumn period, the handle crisply cast on each side in openwork with a dense and complex pattern of interlaced stylised taotieh, the tapering blade with a pronounced median rib on each side decorated with a stylised dragon, 31cm long In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 30
A rare and large bronze bell, Yong Zhong, late Spring and Autumn, early Warring States, 6th-5th century, BC, with large chamber below a tubular shank, encircled by a thick collar, a loop in front, the octagonal tubular section decorated with cloud pattern, the collar cast with animal faces, nine blunt projecting studs are symmetrically arranged on either side of the vertical panels of the fa‡ades, interlocking dragon motifs fill the spaces between, the striking area above the arched rim decorated mainly with dragons, 54cm high In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union. Provenance: From the collection of a Taiwanese collector
Lot 31
A rare and important Archaic bronze snake lamp, Warring States period / early Western Han dynasty, the bronze sinous snake with jaws opening onto channelled oil tray, green patina, 52cm high In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, sale March 31 - April 1, 2005, Lot 162 Gallery J J Lally, New York Other Notes: Cast in the form of a snake, the simple design of this lamp suggests that it may have been influenced by the art of the Chu State. Snake form lamps are exceptionally rare; one other known example is a Zhou dynasty bronze ornament in the shape of a coiled snake in the Mus‚e Guimet, Paris and illustrated in Alain Thote's 'Aspects of the Serpent on Eastern Zhou Bronzes and Lacquerware', Colloquies on Art and Archaeolgoy in Asian, no 15: The Problem and Meaning in Early Chinese Ritual Bronzes, London 1990, p152, pl 3. Far more common for the Han Dynasty were goose foot lamps; examples of which can be seen in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and Shanghai Museum, China. Here, the body of the snake bends six times as it winds upwards, its jaws engulfing one side of the three-lobed channelled oil tray, whilst its tail coils at the base in perfect counterbalance. The body has lightly cast 'D' shaped scales; the surface covered in a green patina with patches of malachite and cuprite encrustation. The Bronze Age of China began in 1700 BC and declined after the Han Dynasty (206BC - 220AD). During the Han Dynasty lamps became the main source of lighting and an important household item. Lamps also provided light for the soul's path to the afterlife and most lamps in existence today have been excavated from tombs. The dating of this lot is consistent with the results of the thermoluminescence test, Oxford Authentication, Ltd, no. C204c75.
Lot 4
A pair of gilt-bronze Taotie masks fitted with loose ring handles, Han dynasty (206BC - AD220), finely detailed with protruding almond-shaped eyes, the down-turned nose suspending the loose ring, 17.5cm high overall (2) In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 5
A large bronze ritual tripod food vessel, Ding, Spring and Autumn period, 6th-5th century, BC the deep body raised on three tall shaped legs, with a pair of U-shaped handles to the rim, 25cm high In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 9
A Han dynasty bronze model of a buffalo, the muscular domesticated horned animal standing four square, with a ring to the nose and prominent ears, 36cm long In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union. Provenance: Cultura Antiga Kuok Ngai, Macau, 18 October 1996 Cheng Huan S.C. Collection, Hong Kong
Lot 1152
Chinese Imperial court official Chi Fu robe with nine dragons, woven brown silk finely embroidered in polychrome silks and gilt thread, horse shoe cuffs, lined with blue figured silk, braiding embroidered on a black ground and another with geometric pattern gilt thread gilt bronze buttons, late Qing dynasty C 1900 .
Lot 178
Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886 Bronze Medallion, Bust of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales facing left, with name, title and 'Executive President' to obverse, plus 'L C Wyon F' (designer), below bust, to reverse 'Colonial and Indian Exhibition London 1886' within an oak wreath. Diameter 52 mm E F to mint condition.
Lot 182
Collection of Antique Period Bronze Medallions form the late 19thC to Early 20thC plus 1794 Chichester half penny International Rubber Exhibition 1. London 1914 (rare( byy the English Rubber Company for boots and shoes, opbverse of medallion reads 'Rubber Association' Growers London with original leather box 2. Edward VIII Date 1937 12th May Coronation medal GEF 3. Original Crystal Palace medallion 1851 Great Exhibition by T Ottley HP 265 obverse bare head of Prince Albert right reverse view of Crystal Palace GEF condition. 4. 1794 Sussex Chichester copper - half penny/Token with bust of Elizabeth 1st Edge - Payment at Dally's Chichester G E F condition. please see photos.
Lot 238
Great Britain World War I Large Memorial Bronze Medal 'Unveiling of the Cenotaph', lettered - 'Their Name Liveth For Evermore' November 11th 1918. Engraver - Charles Leighfield Doman. This bronze medal was issued to commemorate the unveiling of the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London in 1920 - quite rare in this condition. Size 77.5mm. Near mint condition. Please see photo.
Lot 212
Bronze Prize Medallion - Date 1923, Profile bust and legend 'George V King & Emperor Patron MCMX' to obverse, Patron Of The Royal Society Of Arts, Manufacturers And Commerce, Founded 1754, Incorporated By Royal Charter 1847. Awarded to Dorothy Bevan for shorthand 140 words per minute examination. Mint condition in original presentation case. See photo.
Lot 78
Spink And Son Large Bronze Borough Of Preston Guild Medallion. To Commemorate The Celebration Of The Guild Merchant. Date 1922. In Mint Condition. The Medallion Depicts Portraits In Relief Of Henry & Mabel Astley Bell JP Guild Mayor And Mayoress. Comes with original -Spinks Preston Guild Merchant 1922 presentation case. The medallion is in mint condition with original receipt dated 28-9-99.
Lot 1108
French Impressive Mid 19thC Black Marble Mantel Clock by Vauvray Freres of Paris bronze sculpture features of The Three Graces standing surmounted atop of the marble clock. Signed G Pilllon Vauvray Freres The whole making a very impressive French Mantle clock 8 day striking on a bell height 20 inches and 11 inches wide..
Lot 1
Josef Lorenzl (Austrian, 1892-1950) Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze And Ivory Figure Raised on circular green onyx socle. In the form of a female dancer in animated pirouette pose; her face and hands in ivory, her skirt and bodice with cold painted rosebud decoration. Signed/impressed mark to bottom, good condition, please see accompanying image. Height, 10 inches.
Lot 11
A pair of bronze belt plaques, Northern China , circa 4th century B.C. depicting a dragon looking back, the body stylised with lines and dots, one fixing loop at the reverse, 5 x 3cm (2) In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 12
A pair of bronze belt ornaments, northern China, circa 4th century BC, the coiled raptors joined at the centre of the plaque, 5 x 3cm (2) In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 16
A bronze ritual cylindrical tripod wine container, cover and tray, Wen Jiu Zun and Pan, late eastern Han dynasty, 3rd century BC, the body with a pair of Taotieh masks and loose ring handles, raised on three stylized bear supports, the sides encircled by a bowstring band separating two registers chased with various animals in a landscape, the conical cover cast with a mountainous landscape surmounted by a phoenix, the centre of the tripod tray chased with a quatrefoil motif surrounded by animals and birds in a complex design; container with cover, 22cm high; tray 27.5cm diameter (3) In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 20
A Luristan bronze finial, circa 8th/7th century BC, in the form of the 'Master of the Animals' grasping the necks of predatory animals with downward facing cock's heads, a human face to the top of the tube, joined with a bottle-shaped support, 18cm high In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 21
A pair of bronze bells, Dongson culture, Cambodia or Vietnam, circa first millenium BC, the cast spherical bodies with a slit opening, each decorated with geometric patterns, with a flaring cylindrical handle to the opposite side to the slit, a stylised bull's head with horns is applied to one side just below the handle, 10.5cm diameter In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 24
A Luristan bronze whetstone handle, circa 900-700 BC, ibex-shaped with large beaded horns, a long neck, recumbant, the legs folded over the tubular shaft, 17cm high In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 26
A Dongson bronze ornament, Vietnam or Cambodia , 2nd-1st century BC, the top of the fitting set with a standing deer, with horns and round eyes, 10cm high In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union. Corrosion and small pieces missing on tail and horns.
Lot 6
A bronze sword guard, Warring States period, circa 5th century BC, finely inlaid with silver and gold on both sides, the centre representing a Taotieh, 12.5cm long In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.
Lot 7
A Bronze steppes art ornament, c.6th-5th century BC, possibly a harness ornament shaped with four horses around the circular edge, the two upper horses facing each other, 12cm diameter In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union. This kind of ornament is conspicuously absent from Chinese finds, suggesting they belonged only to Northern steppes cultures.
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