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Lot 337
* JOHN BYRNE RSA (SCOTTISH 1940 - 2023), SATYR limited edition bronze on marble base, signed and inscribed AP32cm high including baseNote 1: This work was cast in Edinburgh in an edition of 9, plus 4 Artist Proofs.Note 2: John Byrne studied at both Edinburgh and Glasgow Schools of Art in the late 50s and early 60s. A superb painter and draughtsman, the multi-talented Byrne was also a first-class playwright (‘The Slab Boys’, ‘Tutti Frutti’), his ear for dialogue was as acute (and witty) as his eye for detail. Much of his subject matter in both disciplines is overtly autobiographical, he often included or refers to the Teddy Boy/Rock and Roll era of his youth. Byrne designed record covers for Donovan, The Beatles, Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly. His work is held in major collections in Scotland and abroad. Several of his paintings hang in The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, the Museum of Modern Art and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.
Lot 336
* JOHN BYRNE RSA (SCOTTISH 1940 - 2023), FEG limited edition bronze on marble base, signed and inscribed AP40cm high including baseNote 1: This work was cast in Edinburgh in an edition of 9, plus 4 Artist Proofs.Note 2: John Byrne studied at both Edinburgh and Glasgow Schools of Art in the late 50s and early 60s. A superb painter and draughtsman, the multi-talented Byrne was also a first-class playwright (‘The Slab Boys’, ‘Tutti Frutti’), his ear for dialogue was as acute (and witty) as his eye for detail. Much of his subject matter in both disciplines is overtly autobiographical, he often included or refers to the Teddy Boy/Rock and Roll era of his youth. Byrne designed record covers for Donovan, The Beatles, Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly. His work is held in major collections in Scotland and abroad. Several of his paintings hang in The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, the Museum of Modern Art and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.
Lot 321
* MICHAEL AYRTON (BRITISH 1921 - 1975), ORACLE patinated bronze on wooden plinth 39cm x 9cm x 14cm Provenance: The collection of the late Maurice Druon, Paris. Note 1: This work was on loan to the exhibition "Maurice Druon, the man and his artistic friendships" which took place from October 14, 2023 to January 14, 2024 at the chapel of the Carmel of Libourne under the aegis of the Museum of Fine Arts of Libourne. Note 2: Michael Ayrton was an English artist and writer, renowned as a painter, printmaker, sculptor and designer, and also as a critic, broadcaster and novelist. His varied output of sculptures, illustrations, poems and stories reveals an obsession with flight, myths, mirrors and mazes. Ayrton's education in Art was mostly inspired by his travels in Europe. He spent time in Vienna, and in 1937 shared a studio with John Minton in Paris, studing under Eugéne Bérman. After his return to England he taught at Camberwell School of Art in 1943-1944. After receiving advice from Henry Moore in the early 1950's he began to sculpt bronze, deriving influence from a visit to Greece in 1958 where the Greek Mythologies played an important part of his inspiration.
Lot 251
This collection includes a bronze leather crossbody bag with a Fashion graphic feature and detachable strap, a black patent leather pouch/shoulder bag with a Luxury graphic feature and detachable strap, and a bronze leather toiletry bag with a Pretty Little Things graphic feature. The largest piece measures 10.5" L x 1.5" W x 7.75" H. Issued: 21st centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: BrightonCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 231
Tan leather tote with travel themed picture. 2 straps included, one tan leather, one canvas. Magnetic closure opens to leopard print fabric liner with pockets. Side of bag unzips to bronze leather. Brighton embossed number E659100. Dust bag included. Issued: 21st centuryDimensions: 13"L x 2"W x 14"HManufacturer: BrightonCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 112
Shell shaped Elgin American compact with floral scroll on outer lid, mirror on inner lid and a pop-open section for face powder 2.75"L x 2.75"H; Elgin American stamp. Monogramed gold-filled rectangle compact with inner compartments 3.25"L x 2.25"H. Muted bronze compact with flower accent on blue enamel lid 2.5" dia. Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 69
LURISTAN BRONZE FIGURE NEAR EAST, C. 1000 - 800 B.C. cast bronze, the stylised figure with janus head, perforated through the centre, likely intended for use as a finial, the feline legs shown with an exaggerated broadness at the hips, prominent genitals, the arms clasped together at the narrow waist, raised on a bespoke mount 8.5cm tall Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan art, acquired from the below 20th July 1984, to be accompanied by the original invoiceRupert Wace, Faustus Fine Art, 90 Jermyn Street, London The present piece demonstrates the melding of human and animal characteristics that was common in ancient Luristan art. It likely served as the finial at the top of a standard, as such, this image of a mythical beast or deity is likely to have possessed talismanic properties.
Lot 81
LURISTAN BRONZE MACEHEAD WESTERN ASIA, C. 1000 – 800 B.C. cast bronze, the cylindrical shaft with triangular engraving, leading to a raised collar, the striking head in the form of an elongated sphere, with seven projecting nodules, presented on a bespoke mount 9.8cm tall Provenance: The Paul Strickland Collection of Lorestan Art, acquired from the below 5th January 1990 (to be accompanied by a copy of the original invoice)Rupert Wace, London
Lot 73
LURISTAN BRONZE WHETSTONE HANDLE WESTERN ASIA, 700-900 B. C. in the form of a jumping ibex, its legs tucked close to its body, the horns looping round to form a semi-circle with the back of the neck, raised on a bespoke mount 16cm long Provenance: The Paul Strickland Collection of Lorestan Art, bought from The Arcade Gallery, London, 1969. With original invoice
Lot 92
COLLECTION OF ANCIENT LURISTAN BRONZE ARTEFACTS WESTERN ASIA, EARLY FIRST MILLENNIUM B.C. cast bronze, consisting of; three horse bits, one whetstone handle, one bronze bangle, one plain and mounted bit (ex. Charles Ede, invoice dated 13th May 1983 included), two “master of animals” openwork bronze pinheads, two dress pins, a pair of fine harness rings surmounted by ibex heads and a finial of a moufflon (12) largest 28.4cm diameter Paul Strickland Collection of Lorestan Art, formed late 1960s - early 1990s
Lot 70
LURISTAN HARNESS RING WESTERN ASIA, C. 1000 - 800 B.C. cast bronze, surmounted by the head of a mouflon, it’s elaborately curling horns arching round to two grasping felines, raised on a bespoke mount 8.2cm across Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan art, acquired from the below 10th December 1982, to be accompanied by the original invoiceAaron Gallery, 34 Bruton Street, London W1X 7DD
Lot 86
LURISTAN BRONZE AXE HEAD WESTERN ASIA, 800-900 B. C. the flaring and downward-curving blade with thick edges and a ribbed tubular shaft socket with four butt-spikes in the shape of stilised leopard heads, on a custom stand 21cm long Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan artBought from R. Solaimani in 1991
Lot 88
THREE LURISTAN BRONZE PINS WESTERN ASIA, 800 – 600 B.C. the first with a finial shaped as a stilised pouncing leopard, on a square shank engraved with linework, on a custom metal stand; the second with miniature mace head finial, on a ribbed shaft with central protrusion, with a custom stand, 18.6cm long; the third with a stilised running ibex with oversized head and neck finial, mounted on biconical pearls interspersed with triple rings with finely engraved linework, on a bespoke mount, 13.5cm long the largest 23.8cm long Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan art;The first bought from Charles Ede, London, 1988. With invoice.The second bought in 1991 from C. J. Denton, Kent. With invoice. The third bought from Charles Ede, London, 1978. With invoice.
Lot 67
LURISTAN MASTER OF BEASTS STAFF FINIAL NEAR EAST, EARLY FIRST MILLENNIUM cast bronze, the hollow tubular shaft with three stacked figures, each a hybrid of human and animal form, the first (lowest) figure shown with a pair of birds projecting from the sides of the head, the second shown standing and wearing a jewelled necklace, the third gripping two mythical beasts by the neck in a sign of dominance, with the torso transformed into a human head, raised on a bespoke mount 21.5cm tall Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan Art, acquired from the below 18th June 1982 accompanied by the original invoiceMansour Gallery, 46 Davies Street, London W1Y 1LD Note: In the early first millennium B.C. the inhabitants of the Zagros Mountains to the north of Persia produced a rich variety of bronze objects; from weaponry and standards to vessels and horse tack. The magnificence of the items associated with equestrianism, such as the present example, point to the nomadic lifestyle of the people who fashioned them.The motif depicted here of an anthropomorphic figure standing between and grasping two confronted animals is a particularly ancient one. Known as The Master of Animals, it likely represented a deity or talismanic figure with dominion over nature. The Master of Animals appeared throughout the ancient Near East and Egypt for thousands of years, with its roots sitting deep in prehistory. The earliest known example appears on a terracotta stamp seal excavated in southern Mesopotamia dated to c. 4000 B.C.The initial emergence of this motif at the time and place of the very first agricultural societies is likely not coincidental. It reflects the seminal change in our relationship with nature, from hunter gatherer to farmer. The desire to operate above, rather than within the natural world.
Lot 89
LURISTAN MASTER OF BEASTS STAFF FINIAL WESTERN ASIA, C. 1000 – 800 B.C. cast bronze, contained within a circular border, the central female figure is shown wearing a horned headdress, grasping at the necks of two beasts that bite at her face and reach towards her waist, the human head below her feet is perforated, suggesting the present piece was a decorative element, perhaps the finial of a staff, raised on a bespoke mount 11.1cm tall Provenance: The Paul Strickland Collection of Lorestan Art
Lot 71
PAIR OF LURISTAN HARNESS RINGS WESTERN ASIA, C. 1000 – 800 B.C. cast bronze, each example with the central ring acting at the “body” of the figure, with the head, neck and arms emerging from the top, raised skywards, the horns curving round and bitten at by predators, each raised on a bespoke mount (2) each 10.4cm tall Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan Art, acquired Bonhams, 1990s.
Lot 82
LURISTAN BRONZE “MASTER OF ANIMALS” FIGURE WESTERN ASIA, 800 – 600 B.C. bronze, the Janus figure wearing a rounded cap, with anthropomorphic facial features the legs of a beast, flanked at either side by leopards, perforated through the centre and raised on a bespoke mount 14.4cm high Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan art, acquired Sotheby’s Parke Bernet, London, 8th December 1975 Note: The motif depicted here of an anthropomorphic figure standing between and grasping two confronted animals is a particularly ancient one. Known as The Master of Animals, it likely represented a deity or talismanic figure with dominion over nature. The Master of Animals appeared throughout the ancient Near East and Egypt for thousands of years, with its roots sitting deep in prehistory. The earliest known example appears on a terracotta stamp seal excavated in southern Mesopotamia dated to c. 4000 B.C.The initial emergence of this motif at the time and place of the very first agricultural societies is likely not coincidental. It reflects the seminal change in our relationship with nature, from hunter gatherer to farmer. The desire to operate above, rather than within the natural world.For similar please see: The British Museum, London, accession number 108817
Lot 80
LURISTAN HARNESS RING NEAR EAST, C. 1000 - 800 B.C. cast bronze, the central ring surmounted by a fine depiction of a moufflon, its horns curving round to touch its pricked ears, the beast is flanked by a single bird at either side 9cm tall Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan art, acquired from the below May 1974Raffi Soleimani (1913-1983) as Hadji Baba Ancient Art, 36 Davies Street, London
Lot 74
PAIR OF LURISTAN HORSE BIT CHEEK PIECES NEAR EAST, C. 1000 - 800 B.C. cast bronze, each depicting a pair of figures, wearing elaborate looping headdresses that sweep inwards towards a central ring for the original insertion of the bit, each figure grasping a central spear and wearing a candys, raised on a bespoke mount diameter inc. mount 27.5cm Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan art, acquired from the belowSotheby's, London, December 12th 1983, lot 78
Lot 91
COLLECTION OF ANCIENT LURISTAN BRONZE SCULPTURE WESTERN ASIA, EARLY FIRST MILLENNIUM B.C. a collection of thirteen small scale bronze sculptures including; four dress pins, three figures, a staff finial and six decorative fittings of zoomorphic form (14) largest 16.2cm long Provenance: The Paul Strickland Collection of Lorestan Art, acquired late 1960s - early 1990s, a series of original invoices will accompany the lot
Lot 78
LURISTAN HORSE BIT WESTERN ASIA, 800 – 600 B.C. cast bronze, consisting of a rigid mouthpiece and a pair of cheek pieces formed as mythological creatures wearing a horned headdress, with striding hoofed feet, a curling tail and wings extending upwards, both perforated at the centre through which the bit has been placed, raised on a bespoke mount 19cm Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan Art, acquired from the below 24th March 1969, accompanied by a copy of the original invoice Paul Wengraf, The Arcade Gallery, 28 Old Bond Street, London
Lot 85
WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE STAG HANDLE NEAR EAST, C. 900 - 700 B.C. cast bronze, the handle topped with a standing ibex, with short legs, subtly sloping body and curling antlers, the hind legs slightly crouched, raised on a bespoke mount 7.3cm tall Provenance: Private collection, BelgiumRalph I. Chait Gallery, Los Angeles
Lot 83
THREE URARTIAN BRONZE FRAGMENTARY VOTIVE PLAQUES ANATOLIA, CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C. of hammered sheet bronze, the first showing a winged deity, 7.3cm high, 5.1cm wide; the second showing a worshipper bringing a sacrifice, with warriors on horses faintly visible on the backside, 11.3cm high, 9.4cm wide; the third with a worshipper in a fringed cloak and tall hat, all on custom stands 13cm high, 7.5cm wide Provenance: From the Paul Strickland Collection of Lurestan Art, all bought from Wilton House Gallery, York, 1988. With an invoice.
Lot 90
LURISTAN BRONZE HORSE WESTERN ASIA, 800 – 600 B.C. cast bronze, the standing animal reduced to the essence of form, shown standing, the head subtly downturned with flowing mane behind, raised on a bespoke mount 8.3cm tall Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan art, acquired prior to 1992
Lot 87
LURISTAN HORSE BIT WESTERN ASIA, 800 - 600 B.C. cast bronze, consisting of a rigid mouthpiece and a pair of cheek pieces, each cast in the form of a mythical winged beast, raised on a bespoke mount 20.1cm diameter Provenance: The Paul Strickland collection of Lorestan art, acquired from the belowSotheby's, London, July 9th 1984, lot 115
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