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Lot 607
A pair of bronze portrait plaques of classical gods the plaques cast after models by Edmond Louis Charles Tassel, each rectangular plaque relief cast with the profile portrait of a young man, the first modeled after Mercury, wearing a winged helmet and breastplate cast with a bearded mask and wings; the second of Perseus wearing a helmet surmounted by twin hippocampi and a laurel crown, his scale cast breast plate decorated with the head of Medusa, unmarked, 49 x 34.5cm
Lot 430
Four pairs of western style leather boots, shoes and hats including pony skin effect heels with bronze bejewelled tips by Russell & Bromley, a white leather Carvela pair and two other pairs of boots (4), (Size range 5.5 - 7) and a collection of hats in a mixture of leather/synthetic materials, colours and styles including 3 by Stetson and 1 marked 'Royal Ascot' (10). Condition report: Minor wear on soles of all shoes, minor signs of wear around toes of boots.
Lot 53
National Fire Brigades Union Long Service medals awarded to 3178/5843 Fred Welch of the Dickinsons Fire Brigade in both bronze and silver together with corresponding clasps for five, ten and twenty years service, together with a photograph of the recipient, issued on 29.11.1917, in original presentation case, together with a five medal group awarded to 3784 PTE. F. WELCH. HIGHLAND L.I. to include India Medal with Punjab Frontier 1897-98 clasp, Queen's South Africa Medal with Cape Colony and Wittebergen clasps, King's South Africa Medal with South Africa 1901 and 1902 clasps, British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal, together with another British War Medal awarded to 56753 CPL.G.D.WELCH. LAN.FUS., all with original ribbons.
Lot 657
After Angiolo Vanetti (1881-1962) gilt bronze figure group of a Roman charioteer pulled by three horses, matt finish, the rectangular base signed Vanetti, length 64cm, height 33cm, on a verde antico plinth and wrought iron stand, overall height 121cm Condition report: small losses on reins attachments; some deterioration of the patination; no repairs; marble appears to be intact; the wrought iron stand was made at a later date.
Lot 206
A MUGHAL BRASS HUQQA BOTTLE, PROBABLY LAHORE, NORTHERN INDIA (NOW PAKISTAN), CIRCA 1700 of globe shaped form, the sides incised with repeated leafy boteh design on crosshatched ground 15cm high Provenance: Private collection, London For other examples of Lahore huqqa bottles in various collections, see Mark Zebrowski, Gold, Silver and Bronze from Mughal India, London 1997, p.242
Lot 139
A LARGE HANUMAN PENDANT, INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY bronze, the monkey-headed deity depicted in relief within a circular openwork medallion, a seven-headed cobra-headed finial above 24.5cm high; 21cm wide Provenance: Formerly in the collection of the late Peter Cochrane, acquired in 1966, inv. JPC 66/62. In the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, Hanuman, flies to collect the life- saving plant for the ailing Lakshman. A fallen demon holds a sword and shield but is quickly knocked over by the monkey-headed deity. In his left hand he holds the magical visalya-karani plant.
Lot 102
A FORM OF KALI, NEPAL, 16TH/17TH CENTURY bronze, the multi-headed, multi-armed form of the tantric goddess seated in padmasana on a prone figure of Siva(?) on a double lotus base, wearing a skull necklace, and a smaller necklace inlaid with semi-precious stones, holding various attributes including a skull bowl, traces of gilding, 18.5cm high Provenance: Private collection, USA. Acquired before 1990
Lot 196
FOUR BRONZE FINIALS, INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY one in the form of an elephant head, one in the form of a peacock, another with Krishna dancing on a makara head and the other a hook in the form of a double headed yali 10cm and smaller Provenance: Private Collection, Germany, acquired 1960-66 in India by the vendor while working in development assistance.
Lot 209
A MUGHAL BRASS HUQQA BOTTLE, PROBABLY LAHORE, INDIA (NOW PAKISTAN), CIRCA 1700 of globe shaped form, the sides profusely decorated in a repeating pattern with stylised leafy plants, the design incised and lac(?) filled 15.5cm high Provenance: Private collection, London For other examples of Lahore huqqa bottles in various collections, see Mark Zebrowski, Gold, Silver and Bronze from Mughal India, London 1997, p.242
Lot 131
A BRONZE GAURI HEAD, WESTERN INDIA, 19TH CENTURY on circular stand, wearing large circular earrings, her hair gathered at the back in a plaited pigtail, traces of black and red lac 13.5cm high Provenance: Formerly in the collection of the late Peter Cochrane, acquired in 1969, inv. JPC 69/212.
Lot 189
A SMALL WATER POT (LOTA), DECCAN, SOUTHERN INDIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY bronze, of squat bulbous form, the shoulder with lotus decoration, the scrolling spout with yali finial, 7.4cm high; 10.2cm max. length, together with a Cast Brass Temple Bell, Southern India, circa 18th century, with hooped chain attachment and ridged sides, 17cm high (2) Provenance: Private Collection, Germany, acquired 1960-66 in India by the vendor while working in development assistance.
Lot 120
A JAIN BRONZE SHRINE, WESTERN INDIA, PROBABLY GUJARAT, DATED SAMVAT 1188/1131 A.D. depicting Munisuvrata, the twentieth tirthankara, seated in padmasana under a tiered parasol on a lion throne, his emblem the tortoise in front, flanked by chauri bearers, surrounded by an openwork prabha with diminutive figures of the other 23 tirthankaras, surmounted by kalasa finial 26cm high Provenance: Private Collection, London; Acquired from Bodhicitta, New York, late 1990s
Lot 395
A GEORGE III SILVER SPOUTED EWER AND COVER, PAUL STORR FOR RUNDELL, BRIDGE & RUNDELL, LONDON, 1810 in the form of an Antique oinochoe, the otherwise plain body engraved on one side with a crest, applied with two bearded masks in sizes, one below the scroll handle, the other below the short curved spout, gadroon borders, plain bun knop to the detachable cover, gilt interior 18.5cm high, 986gr (31oz 14dwt) Provenance: The Collection of J. Anderson Rose; The Collection of Charles Chichele Oman (1901-1982), thence by descent. Charles Oman (1901-1982) is a name which is familiar to most collectors of old silver, partly because of his position and influence as Keeper of Metalwork at the Victoria and Albert Museum from 1945 until 1966 and partly because of his books and numerous articles on the subject. His English Domestic Silver was published in 1933, which was followed by English Church Plate (1957), The English Silver in the Kremlin, 1557-1663 (1961), Caroline Silver, 1625-1688 (1971) and English Engraved Silver, 1150-1900 (1978). These standard works are accompanied by various articles which demonstrated the breadth of Oman's knowledge and interests, including the ground-breaking Apollo article of 1966, 'A Problem of Artistic Responsibility' in which he explored the contribution made by William Theed the elder, John Flaxman, E.H. Baily and other artists in the success of the royal goldsmiths, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell's plateworking activities.Beyond the relatively narrow world of antique silver scholarship, Oman was also known for his deep knowledge of English historic buildings and cathedrals. Early in his career at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which he joined in 1924 as an assistant keeper in the department now known as Prints and Drawings, he researched and wrote a catalogue of the museum's collection of early wallpapers, published in 1929. This jug, formerly one of a pair, was shown with its companion at 'The Fine Art Exhibition of the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers' at no. 7, Cannon Street, City of London during April and May 1890. Admission was one shilling and the proceeds raised were 'applied to the FUND for the RELIEF of the SURVIVORS of the BALACLAVA CHARGE.' The exhibition, which brought together a wide range of pictures and works of art, all contributed by members of the Company, including old English pottery and Greek and Etruscan vases sent by Sir Henry Doulton. By far the largest group of paintings and objects exhibited belonged to the then Master of the Cordwainers' Company, James Anderson Rose (1820-1890), great-uncle of Charles Oman, the well-known authority on antique silver, to whom this jug descended. Rose, a lawyer, was a familiar figure in creative circles, being solicitor to Whistler, Rosetti and many other artists of the Victorian period. According to the Cordwainers' 1890 exhibition catalogue, this jug and its pair, described as coffee pots, were of 'Etruscan shape. Head of Jupiter on handles, designed by John Flaxman, R.A. for the Prince Regent and formerly in his possession.' This is quoted by N.M. Penzer in his book, Paul Storr, Last of the Goldsmiths (London, 1954, p. 142, pl. XXXII), who states that the design of the jugs was based on Roman originals (urceus and lagona), which, he says, have been discovered as far apart as Kent and Pompeii. No exact ancient parallel has been found, however, indicating that the pattern was based on an invention by one of Rundell, Bridge & Rundell's resident artists, the most likely candidate being William Theed (1764-1817). Other, similar jugs of oinochoe form and applied with the same masks, maker's mark of Paul Storr for Rundell's, London, 1812, have been recorded, including one from the collection of the Marquess of Ormonde, an important patron of Rundell, Bridge & Rundell (Christie's, New York, 19 October 2010, lot 114). It should be noted that these examples do not represent Paul Storr's earliest essays in 'pure' classical form. A silver jug in the shape of an Etruscan bronze oinochoe, hallmarked London, 1798/99, when he was an independent manufacturing silversmith to the trade, was sold in these rooms, Matthew Barton Ltd., 21 May 2013, lot 273.
Lot 146
A BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA VENUGOPALA Kerala, South-Western India, circa 16th century On circular base, the god depicted playing the flute (now missing) standing under a tree, wearing elaborate costume, headdress and jewellery, a diminutive cow at his feet, listening to the music 13cm high Provenance: Private collection, USA. Acquired before 1990
Lot 229
AN ENGAGEMENT BELT (KORONA), THRACE, NORTHERN GREECE, LATE 18TH CENTURY bronze, enamelled and inlaid, the buckle composed of three enamelled and relief decorated elements, paste-set, with crest and floral decorated panels, inscribed in Greek, the cloth belt covered with a series of gilt metal elements with cartouche motifs, 12.2cm high; 25cm approx. diam. The Greek inscriptions contain the name of the groom, probably Kostas (abbreviation of Constantinos), and the bride, Vasiliki, and the word gamilion (wedding). This type of belt, given by a future groom to mark the couple's engagement, is called korona, because of the crown-like shape of the buckle. Similar examples can be seen in the Museum of Folk Art and the Benaki Museum, Athens (see S. A. Papadopoulos, Greek Handicraft, Athens, 1969, p.229 & Angelos Delivorrias, Greece at the Benaki Museum, Athens, 1997, pl.862).
Lot 143
A BRONZE VIRABHADRA PLAQUE, WESTERN DECCAN, 18TH CENTURY the four-armed deity depicted in relief, with sword and shield in his primary hands, a diminutive figure of Daksha at his feet, his daughter Sati depicted on the other side, a pointed arch above with kirtimukha finial, a lingam and Nandi in the spandrels 26 x 14.5cm Provenance: Formerly in the collection of the late Peter Cochrane, acquired in 1977, inv. JPC 77/69 Daksha 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 109
A BRONZE FIGURE OF SIVA AND PARVATI, KERALA, SOUTH INDIA, 16TH CENTURY seated on a lotus throne on rectangular base, the four-armed god with long flaring hair, holding his consort on his left knee, holding an axe and a deer in his upper hands, his primary right hand in varada mudra 12cm high Provenance: Private collection, USA. Acquired before 1990
Lot 63
A CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE JUE (RITUAL WINE VESSEL), LATE SHANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 12TH / 11TH CENTURY BC the vessel on three elongated splayed legs of triangular section, the main body decorated with three incised lines, the guttered spout set at the base with two mushroom-shaped finials 21cm high Provenance: Bonham's, London, 14 May 2007, lot 105
Lot 190
A LARGE LINGAM STONE AND ASSOCIATED BRASS COBRA STAND, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY AND LATER the former of egg-shaped form, with coloured rope ring, the cobra stand in two sections, the lower forming a circular base, the upper with flared canopy and single head, 47cm high, together with Five Stone Lingams, India, 18th-20th century, of varying sizes, each of egg-shaped form, the smallest set in a brass yoni, another with associated puja spoon, the third with bronze tripod stand, the two largest with coloured rope stands 21cm high and smaller (including stands)
Lot 86
A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, TIBET, 13TH/14TH CENTURY seated in padmasana on a double lotus throne, his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, his robes, eyes and lips inlaid with copper and silver, with elongated earlobes, tightly curled hair and domed usnisa with bud finial, loose sealing plate, mantras in Tibetan script on the reverse 34cm high Provenance: Private collection, London. Acquired from Spink and Son, London, 29th August 1997 (a copy of the Spink invoice is sold with this lot).
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