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Click here to subscribeA SELECTION OF ANCIENT COINS, to include Syracuse Litra head of Zeus & Thunderbolt, head of Athena Dolphin & Satrfish, Hieron II head of Hieron 1, Hieron II head of poseidon ornamental trident, bronze Dilitron Timoleon head of Zeus R Horse prancing, Julia Mamaea Sestertius Bust of Fleicitas, Italy Campania Capua. Zeus, Sicily Centuripae head of Persephone plough and bird, Brettian League head of Zeus Eagle standing E.F. Others (14)
A late 19th century Vienna enamel and ebonised miniature table cabinet, with bronze mounts, the pair of doors decorated with 18th century style male and female figures, enclosing two drawers with further painted landscape panels, similar decoration to further panels all around, 15.5cm high, 12cm wide and 10cm deep (one rear enamel panel damaged)
A large Chinese silver-inlaid bronze figure of Guanyin, late Qing Dynasty, four-character Shisou mark, modelled standing in flowing robes atop a cloud, inlaid with silver wire and beads and inscribed Wu Jin Shisou, 49cm high.Provenance: Dr H.A.Fawcett collection, thence by descent to the vendor.Footnote: Dr Hugh Alderson Fawcett (1891-1982) was a prominent physician, collector, archaeologist and author who travelled extensively in China, the Middle East and Europe, paying particular attention to Macedonia which was the subject of a book he wrote with A.Goff, published in 1921. Between 1928 and 1930 he worked as a Medical Officer in Hong Kong, during which time he amassed a fine collection of Chinese works of art. Writing in Fawcett's obituary, Nicholas Thomas wrote "Having an excellent eye for fine and beautiful things, his period of work in Hong Kong introduced him to the arts and crafts of ancient China and he acquired some exceptional bronzes, jades and lacquer, to which he added distinguished bronzes from Luristan." The bulk of his archaeological collection of over 7000 objects was sold to Bristol City Museum in 1979 where it remains on display, other objects were bequeathed to his family.Compare a similar figure sold at Bonhams New Bond Street rooms, 7 November 2013, lot 280.
A South East Asian bronze figure of Buddha sheltered by Muchalinda, 19th Century, the figure modelled seated on the curled tail of the serpent king, its seven heads rising above to form a canopy, 32cm high.Footnote: During a storm, Buddha is said to have been sheltered by the serpent-like naga king Muchalinda. A similar example was sold at Christie's South Kensignton, 15 January 2004, lot 141.
Walenty Pytel ( Polish. B. 1941- ) A light green patinated bronze of a Siamese cat , limited edition 100/100, 44cm high overallWalenty Pytel is best known for the Jubilee sculpture standing in New Palace Yard, Westminster, outside the Houses of Parliament, the 20ft high sculpture was commissioned by the Department of the Environment and members of Parliament to commemorate the 1977 Jubilee year of Her Majesty the Queen, it was unveiled by Her Majesty. Other commissions of note include a unicorn commissioned as a gift by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne to the Portuguese government and a large metal sculpture for J. C. Bamford Company's factory in Staffordshire which at the time at 45ft high was the largest metal sculpture in Europe circa 1970, the sculpture is recognised throughout the world of art and a large number of sculptures are owned by private collectors, mostly stylised birds and animals in both steel and bronze
Pierre Jules Mene (French 1810 - 1879), a bronze sculpture of an Arab Mare signed PJ Mene to the naturalistic base, inscribed 'F.Barbedienne' (foundry mark) to the base, titled in bronze sculpture of Les Animaliers by Jane Horswell, page 148 as Mare, Jument Normande Seule, model 1868. No. 33 in Mene's catalogue, 42.5cm high, 51cm longNote: One of the most prolific and successful sculptors of the Animalier School as a result of the reputation he made for himself, examples are now in the Louve and the Ashmolian. Mene's animals are often individual portraits with personalities, in many cases the actual name is known. Mene's catalogue was issued from No. 9 Rue L Entrepot where he lived from 1857 onwards.
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