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Lot 24
A CHINESE BRONZE QILIN INCENSE BURNER, 17TH / 18TH CENTURYthe mythical beast with head turned to side and holding a pearl in his left raised claw, with scaly body and serrated spine, the head with open mouth above a simple hinge at the collar (hinge pin lacking), dark chocolate brown patination40cm long including its cloud scroll carved stand
Lot 271
A RARE PALLAVA BRONZE FIGURE OF SIVA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 7TH/8TH CENTURYstanding on a domed base with projections for prabha (now missing), the four-armed deity holding various attributes, with earrings, pointed headdress and flaring hair forming a triangle15.5cm highProvenance: Private collection, London. Acquired in New York in the mid-1970sThe tall slender figure and shape of the crown suggest an early date for this image of Siva. The stylised triangular shape of the radiating crown from the god’s head is particularly characteristic of his fierce form, Bhairava, although in this case the features are not distinct.
Lot 276
A LARGE VIJAYANAGARA BRONZE FIGURE OF VISHNU, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 16TH CENTURYstanding in tribhanga on oval base, the four-armed Hindu deity with his primary right hand in abhaya mudra, his left resting on his gada, his upper hands raised, holding cakra and sankha, wearing elaborate belt with kirtimukha buckle, his tall crown with bud finial, his hair cascading in ringlets on his shoulders, a wheel-like halo attached behind44cm highProvenance: Private collection, East Anglia. Acquired by the vendor as a gift from her husband in the 1960s.The criteria for dating early South Indian bronze images are subtle and far from clear cut. In many senses, this superb bronze displays the characteristic features of the Chola period (9th-13th century), and there was no abrupt change of stylistic direction when the Vijayanagar dynasty became dominant in the region. Nevertheless there are several indications of a later date, such as the more expressive face, the stocky, muscular build and the very detailed treatment of the jewellery and ornaments and their incised outlining. The relaxed pose with legs flexed is more commonly associated with depictions of Siva, while Vishnu, the preserver, is generally depicted, when in his primary form, in static full frontal images which emphasise his regal aura.
Lot 277
A BRONZE VIRABHADRA PLAQUE, DECCAN, SOUTHERN INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURYof waisted rectangular form, the four-armed manifestation of Siva, stepping to his left, wearing tall sandals, wielding sword, shield, bow and arrow within an architectural niche with kirtimukha above, flanked by diminutive figures of Daksha and Sati, large carrying handle at the back27.5 x 18 x 7cm approximatelyDaksha offended Siva by not inviting him to attend a sacrifice following an earlier occasion when Siva had slighted him. Sati who was Daksha s daughter as well as being Siva’s wife was present and felt so insulted that she threw herself on the pyre. Then Siva appeared as Virabhadra and cut off Daksha’s head to avenge his wife. Other gods pleaded for Daksha’s life but although Siva decided to spare him his severed head could not be found so the head of a goat was substituted instead.
Lot 278
A BRONZE FIGURE OF VISHNU ON GARUDA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURYcast in two sections, the four-armed Hindu god standing on a lotus, his primary hands in varada mudra and resting on his gada (now missing), the platform carried by the crouching winged figure of his vehicle, Garuda, his hands outstretched23cm high
Lot 279
A BRONZE FIGURE OF DURGA SLAYING THE BUFFALO DEMON, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURYon raised rectangular base, the eight-armed goddess pulling at the demon by the hair as it issues from the buffalo body, the decapitated head lying below, her right foot resting on her lion, her remaining hands holding various weapons and attributes16cm high
Lot 282
A JAIN BRONZE SHRINE DEPICTING ADINATHA, THE FIRST TIRTHANKARA, GUJARAT, WESTERN INDIA, DATED SAMVAT 1519/1463 ADinlaid with silver and copper, the central figure seated in padmasana on a lion throne, flanked by a pair of standing jinas and chauri bearers, a further pair of seated jinas above, sheltered by a parasol supported by a pair of elephants, the arched prabha surmounted by a water-pot, dedicatory devanagari inscription and date at the back18.5cm highFor a similar shrine depicting Chandraprabha sold in these rooms, see lot 54, 25 May 2017.
Lot 365
A COLLECTION OF METALWORK, INDIA AND TIBET, 17TH CENTURY AND LATERcomprising two Deccani bronze tripod stands, probably for huqqas, a Sinhalese brass box with silver inlay, a small brass oil lamp, a boteh shaped huqqa, a Tibetan copper gilt ritual vase, an Islamic brass pestle and a brass puja pot,9 x 18 x 7.5cm (box) and smaller (9)Provenance: Private Collection, London
Lot 666
A FRENCH PARCEL-GILT BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK, CIRCA 1820the timepiece movement with silk suspension, signed Butte and numbered 1061, the circular rose-turned dial with Roman numerals, the canted rectangular case cast with Roman military symbols and surmounted by a gilt antique helmet flanked by trophies hung with oak wreaths, the rectangular base with ribbon-tied plumes, on pad feet27cm high
Lot 103
‡ Emmanuel Mané Katz (French/Ukranian 1894-1962) Head of a man Signed Bronze on a granite plinth and stand 28cm high (60cm high with base) Provenance: Lots 1 to 111 from a collection of paintings and sculpture inspired by L’école de Paris by a collector in St Johns Wood ++One or two minor rubs, good condition
Lot 113
‡ Sydney Harpley R.A. (1927-1992) Physical energy, 1959 Bronze on a granite base 34cm high (30.5cm long) Sydney Harpley produced a bronze equestrian reduction of Physical Energy after George Frederic Watts. He produced a plaster cast in 1959, from which a silver cast was made to be presented by Lord Malvern to the Queen Mother in Lusaka in 1960 (now in the Royal Collection). From the original plaster cast Harpley also produced a small number in bronze of which this is one. ++Good condition
Lot 114
‡ Geoffrey Dashwood (b.1947) Starling, 1989 Signed and numbered 6/12 Bronze 29cm high Provenance: The Sladmore Gallery, Geoffrey Dashwood Sculpture, 5 November-28 November 2003, No. 7, with the original catalogue Courcoux & Courcoux, Stockbridge ++Two small rubs to one shoulder otherwise good condition
Lot 34
* DEINEKA, ALEXANDER(1899-1969)*Seated NudeBronze, height 28.5 cm.Executed in the 1950s. Provenance: Collection of the artist’s family until the mid-1990s. Russian Art, Christie’s London, 28 November 2011, lot 133. Acquired at the above sale by the present owner. Important private collection, USA. Literature: Deineka. Monumentalnoe iskusstvo. Skulptura, Moscow, Interros, 2011, p. 336, No. 50/1, illustrated and listed; pp. 418 and 419, illustrated. Related literature: For similar work, see Monumentalnoe iskusstvo. Skulptura, Moscow, Interros, 2011, p. 336, No. 50/2, listed.
Lot 62
§ INDENBAUM, LEON(1890-1981)§Maternity, diptych, each signed, numbered "EA II/IV" and "EA I/IV" respectively, and with foundry marks.Each bronze, measuring 170 cm (overall height).Nos. II and I from four artist's proofs (an addition to a limited edition of eight each).Provenance: Private collection, France. Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by J.–L. Goiran, the artist’s grandson. Each part of the present lot is a posthumous lost wax cast executed at the Lauragaise Bronze Foundry (La Fonderie de Bronze Lauragaise) with authorization of the artist’s family.
Lot 96
§ INDENBAUM, LEON(1890-1981)§Portrait of Chaïm Soutine, signed and numbered "2/8", further titled and with foundry marks on the base.Bronze, height 51 cm (overall size).Provenance: Collection of the artist. Thence by descent. Private collection, France. Authenticity of the work has been confirmed by J.-L. Goiran, the artist’s grandson. The present lot is a posthumous lost wax cast executed at the Lauragaise Bronze Foundry (La Fonderie de Bronze Lauragaise) with authorization of the artist's family.
Lot 323
A bronze alloy model of a French Bulldog, 20th century, cast as standing on its hind legs, with marble socle, 59cm high, together with a bronze alloy model of a hound, cast tethered to a tree stump, on a naturalistically cast base, approximately 45cm high Provenance: Sandridge Park House, Wiltshire
Lot 424
Y An early Victorian rosewood, cut brass and mother-of-pearl marquetry and gilt bronze mounted writing slope, mid 19th century, with inset maker's plaque for Tyrrill, Dressing and Writing Case Maker, 250 Regent Street, the exterior decorated with floral sprays and scrolling foliage, the ends with scrolling foliate cast mounts; the fully fitted interior with ivory pens, an ivory slide rule and other items, 16cm high, 39cm wide, 26cm deep. Y Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 427
After Jean-Antoine Houdon, (French 1741 ~ 1828), a bronze model of Demeter, cast as standing and draped, holding a sickle and with wheat sheaves under her right arm, a watering can in her left hand, the circular base inscribed HOUDON in the maquette, also for the founder, BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR, PARIS, and with a REDUCTION MECANIQUE stamp, 31cm high
Lot 436
A Continental moulded and cut glass eight light chandelier, second half 20th century, the electrical fitments in broad drip pans on scrolled arms, issuing from a central dished boss, the shaft with hobnail cut cylindrical and other mouldings; hung overall with faceted glass bead swags and pendants, 68cm high, 74cm wide together with a gilt bronze and glass hung ten light chandelier, 20th century, the electrical fitments in urn sockets on foliate cast arms, issuing from a central foliate cast boss, the shaft with further conforming mouldings; hung overall with faceted glass pendants, 62cm high overall, 69cm wide Provenance: From the collection of the late John Marsh, Lawnswood House, South Staffordshire
Lot 647
A French onyx and enamelled gilt bronze mounted jardiniere, late 19th century, of rectangular section with a twin looped handle at each end, the front applied with a painted porcelain roundel depicting Cupid and a maiden, above four monopodial legs, 22cm high, 30cm wide Provenance: The Ballyedmond Collection
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