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Lot 95
MAQBOOL FIDA HUSAIN (1915-2011), INDIAN FERTILITY Oil on canvas; signed lower right, titled verso and inscribed number “H3-50/IC” 38.25"" x 50"" — 97.2 x 127 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Montreal Note: Maqbool Fida Husain’s “Fertility” reinterprets the traditional Indian motif of the Mithuna or ""loving couple"", an iconic representation that first appeared in Indian sculpture over 2,000 years ago. Mithuna is understood to have multiple meanings, ranging from an obvious celebration of life`s pleasures to the more metaphorical symbolism of a human soul`s longing for union with the divine. Husain first painted the subject in his 1960 work ""Mithuna Bronze” and would return to the theme throughout his career. In every incarnation, Husain transforms and all but rejects the old image. In the traditional motif, male and female are typically depicted in a loving embrace. Husain’s interpretation, by contrast, presents the couple with a different dynamic: glancing in opposing directions, recumbent, their postures exude isolation rather than unity. According to Husain scholar Shiv. S. Kapur, there are two clearly discernible strains in Husain`s painting; one which celebrates the beauty of life in simple forms and joyous rhythms of colour, and another which speaks of social hypocrisy, guilt and repression of sensuality. The disconnect between the male and female figures may allude to an erosion of a traditionally affirmative response to life experience in the community and the increasingly internal disintegration of the individual in modern society. The juxtaposition of repression and celebration is also mirrored in the formal elements of ""Fertility."" The male figure in shades of grey appears cold and hard in contrast to his partner whose vibrant patches of colour and fiery yellow orb exude pulsating life. The traditionally positive connotations of the theme of “fertility” and new life contrasts strongly to the state of disconnect that appears to plague the subjects of this painting. The Mithuna, along with a preoccupation with the female figure, are two of the most recognizable motifs in Husain`s work which incorporate elements of classic Indian narratives as well as the influence of modern art`s inward-looking tendencies. Husain`s work reflects both upon the state of modern society while staying grounded in archetypal parables of life, love and death. Source: ""Husain"" Richard Barthomew and Shiv S. Kapur; Harry Abrams Inc., New York 1971
Lot 96
JACOB EPSTEIN (1921-2003), POLISH/ISRAELI A GIRL WITH AN APPLE, 1997 Bronze with green patination; signed. Number 2 from the edition of 4 castings. Accompanied by the certificate of authenticity and two books: “Jacob Epstein Sculptures” and “Jacob Epstein Theory of Observation” 19.5"" x 3.5"" x 9.1"" — 49.5 x 9 x 23 cm. Provenance: Family of the artist, Bat-Yam, Israel Literature: The two monographs accompanying this lot include: Bella Carmely and Rachel Epstein Ben Tov, “Jacob Epstein Sculptures,” “Nativ Bahomer” Association, a bronze from this edition illustrated in colour; and Dr. Dorit Kedar, “Jacob Epstein/Theory of Observation”
Lot 398
A pair of polished bronze candlesticks by Placide Poussielgue Rusand, flaring, pierced conical base with claw feet, the central stem with cast foliate panels and knop set with coloured stone roundels unmarked 46cm. high Catalogue Notes This design is included in the Poussielgue Rusand trade catalogue issued by Burns & Oates, London circa 1880.
Lot 417
A Barnard Bishop and Barnard cast bronze tinderbox designed by Thomas Jeckyll, cast in low relief with Japanese Mon design, twin-handled rectangular form, cast regd diamond 47 x 12cm Literature Susan Soros Thomas Jeckyll, Architect and Designer 1827-1881, page 222 plates 6.58 and 6.59 for comparable trays
Lot 473
A Good Tiffany Studios patinated bronze and Favrile glass Peacock table mirror, model no.29236, cast bronze inset with Favrile glass peacock eye motif, the back initialled EPR stamped Tiffany Studios New York, number to base, 32.5cm. high Literature Important 20th Century Decorative Arts, Christie`s New York, 11 June 1998, lot 107 page 102 for a comparable table mirror
Lot 82
A pair of French bronze Empire style lamp bases of two handled urn form, the bodies depicting mythological scenes depicting satyr cherubs and dancing maidens, the leaf and mask moulded handles over a spiral fluted and circular foot on a rouge marble base, one base retaining its Duplex Patent burner and clear glass reservoir, 36.5cm high (2)
Lot 134
A pair of late 19th century French patinated bronze figures of Giuliano & Lorenzo de Medici after Michelangelo, each figure depicted in a heroic idealized classical style as an ancient Roman soldier seated on a plinth each signed 'R Tion, Sauvage' to the left hand side of the base, each standing on an ebonised square wooden base, 18 and 18.5cm high Reductions after the original 1520-1534, which are central sculptures above the Medici tombs in the Medici chapel in the church of St. Lorenzo in Florence
Lot 881
A group of awards and medals to The Bettin Family, comprising 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to `63078 Pte. F.C. Bettin. M.G.C.`, First World War period bronze memorial plaque, detailed `Frank Cecil Bettin` (F.C. Bettin served with the 102 Company Machine Gun Corps, died 6th June 1917, aged 23, and is commemorated on Bay 10 of the Arras Memorial), British Empire Medal, George VI military issue, to `Sgt. Walter A. Bettin, H.G.`, with the original card box of issue, and 1939-45 Defence Medal, with the Army Council forwarding slip and box of postage, addressed to `Mr W.A. Battin` (sic), together with a parchment certificate, named to `Walter Alexander Auguste Bettin`, dated 1959, with the original slip case, detailed `Copy of Freedom City of London`.
Lot 894
A group of mostly bronze and base metal fob medallions and medals, including a cruciform medal depicting a penny-farthing bicycle, an enamelled racing pass, detailed `Sandown Park Club 1891`, sporting interest, shooting, a London County Council Attendance and Good Conduct Medal, detailed `The King`s Medal` and named to `D Livermore`, three silver and one bronze fob medals, detailed `London Athletic Club`.
Lot 1197
A Chinese bronze censer, mark of Xuande but 20th Century, of shallow bombé circular form, the sides decorated with three panels of dragon, phoenix and Buddhistic lion, cast six character mark to base, diameter approx 16cm, together with a polished bronze censer of squat circular form, cast stylized seal mark to base, diameter approx 19cm.
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