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Lot 2162
Visit of Emperor Wilhelm II to the City of London, 1891, a bronze medal by Elkington & Co. for the Corporation of the City of London, conjoined busts of the Emperor and Empress three-quarters right, rev. Germania seated to left, Britannia standing to right, each flanked by shield of arms, 80mm (W & E 1668A.1; BHM 3412; E 1768). Good extremely fine £300-£400
Lot 2271
BELGIUM, Aux Armes, c. 1915, a uniface plated bronze plaque by A. Courtens after C. Monginot, 75 x 45mm; La Cantine du Soldat Prisonnier, 1916, a bronze medal by G. Devreese, 55mm (Willenz 157; Lefebure 529; cf. DNW 190, 1236); Croix Rouge, 1920, a bronze award plaque by G. Devreese, 69 x 63mm (Willenz 216; cf. DNW 137, 521); John Cockerill, Hommage à nos Prisonniers et Deportes, 1940-5, a bronze plaque by G.H. Lemaire and G. Devreese, 81 x 52mm (cf. Willenz 302; cf. BM Acq. 1978-82, p.14, 47); Mercantile Marine Engineering, Antwerp, 1946, a bronze medal, unsigned, for Fisch, 60mm [5]. Very fine; last in box of issue £60-£80
Lot 2247
FRANCE, Société des Yachts Modèles, Bordeaux, a bronze award medal by A. Lavée for Desaide, 42mm; Yachting, bronze award medals by A. Lavée (3), for Arthus-Bertrand (2), one named (Jericho, St Servan, 1962), 69mm, other 50mm, and for Desaide, 50mm (cf. DNW 62, 1583) [4]. First about very fine, others very fine and better £60-£80 --- The original design by Lavée dates to c. 1900
Lot 2255
AUSTRIA, Franz I, Coronation in Milan, 1815, a bronze medal by H. Vassallo, 42mm (BDM VI, 206); BELGIUM, International Exposition, Brussels, 1897, a bronze medal by Lagae & Wolfers, 70mm; GENEVA, Count of Lautrec, 1738, a copper medal by J. Dassier, 55mm (BDM I, 515); PRUSSIA, Frederick the Great, Accession, 1740, a copper medal by J. Dassier, 55mm (BDM I, 516) [4]. Very fine or better, last cleaned £80-£100
Lot 2296
FRANCE, La Flandre, 1938, a bronze medal by A. de Jaeger for Arthus-Bertrand, female seated facing, holding shield and offering symbolic protection for buildings and ships, field heavily decorated with fauna, rev. legend encircled by 12 shields, 90mm (Gailhouste 190; cf. DNW 50, 1183). About extremely fine, rare £60-£80
Lot 1142
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE LIDDED VASE C.1900 of baluster form, the cover with foo dog finial, with applied faux-bronze bands, painted with birds and butterflies amongst flowering branches, character mark to base65cm highIn overall good condition. Several sections of restoration and cracks to the rim/neck. In need of a light clean. Marks/flea bites through the main body of the vase. Foot has several chips. Lid in good condition. A couple of firing imperfections. Chips to the rim. Additional images now available.
Lot 1254
JAPANESE BRONZE INKWELL MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) modelled in the form of a creel fishing basket, the cover embossed with assorted fish, the interwoven basket with applied flies6.5cm wideThe piece does have a hinge for the lid, but sadly broken and at some point, there has been an attempt to reglue it. Broken sections to the lid. Several glue marks. Additional images now available.
Lot 1070
INDIAN CAST BRONZE FIGURE OF PARVATI LATE 19TH CENTURY seated in royal ease, twisting to her right, eyes downcast11.5cm highSmall imperfections to surface in keeping with age. The figure appears to have been originally adjoined to another item/piece - the back of the figure has rivets to suggest this. Please see additional images.
Lot 1216
JAPANESE BRONZE GROUP OF AN ELEPHANT AND CROCODILE EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY the elephant modelled with one leg on the crocodile's body, both the elephant and the crocodile with bearing marks, on a polished wood standthe wood stand 40cm longIn overall good condition. Elephant tusks with slight wear as well as around the feet. In need of a light clean. The surface scratched. Crocodile in summilar condition. Surface scratches and in need of a light clean. Wooden base suffering from scratches and faded.Additional images now available.
Lot 125
Herbert Ward (British, 1863-1919)The charm doctor signed 'Herbert Ward' (to base), inscribed with the foundry mark 'ALEXIS PODIER/FONDEUR PARIS' (to base), bears inscription 'TO LAURIE AND MARGARET BENET/SOUVENIR OF A LASTING FRIENDSHIP/FROM/SARITA WARD' (on plaque attached to marble base) and bears inscription 'THE CHARM DOCTOR/CENTRAL AFRICA/SKETCH BY HERBERT WARD' (on plaque attached to marble base).bronze on a green marble base45.4 (17 7/8) highFootnotes:ProvenanceGifted to Laura and Margaret Benét by Sarita Ward, Herbert Ward's wife.Thence by descent.The American biographer Laura Benét was the sister of poets and Pulitzer prize winners, Stephen Vincent Benét and William Rose Benét. Herbert Ward struck up a friendship with William Rose Benét in Paris and the two families became close.A charm doctor was considered in several Congo tribes to be the connecting link between mortals and spirits. Another cast of 'The Charm Doctor' can be found in the collection of the Smithsonian Institute (USNM no. E23732-0), donated into the collection by the artist's wife and where it is noted to have been exhibited at the Salon Société des Artistes Français, Paris in 1902. There is also another cast of the sculpture, titled 'Le Sorcier' exhibited at the Musée d'arts de Nantes.Herbert Ward longed for adventure, and at the age of 15, he left England to satisfy his curiosities, spending his youth travelling extensively. In 1884, Ward set out for the Congo where he worked for various companies managing the transport of goods and supplies both to and from Europe. A year into his time in the Congo, Ward joined Henry Morgan Stanley's expedition travelling on the rivers across the country. Ward's appreciation and fascination for the Congo and it's people encouraged him to learn local languages and customs, allowing him to develop good relationships with various communities.Ward left Africa in 1889 and began a career as a touring writer and lecturer, where he paid a particular focus to his time in the Congo. Four years later he turned his attention to the Arts and began his formal artistic training. This led him to Paris to pursue bronze casting and his travel journals from the Congo became a source of inspiration for his sculptures. During his time in Paris, both the French Academy and the general public enjoyed his Congolese subjects. His style adopted a more natural depiction of the human figure, but Ward emphasised that his sculptures were not presented as scientific illustrations, rather they were art to share 'the spirit of Africa in the broad sense'. Throughout his artistic career, Ward begun to question colonialism, especially in Africa. During the First World War, Ward served as a Lieutenant in No. 3 Convoy of the British Ambulance Committee where he distinguished himself. However, his efforts during the war weakened his health and he died in 1919.Saleroom notices:Please refer to the online cataloguing of this lot for provenance details.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 124
Herbert Ward (British, 1863-1919)A Congo type signed 'Herbert Ward' (to neck verso) and bears inscription 'A CONGO TYPE/BY/HERBERT WARD/SOUVENIR JANUARY 11 1907' (on plaque attached to marble base).bronze with green marble base27.4 (10 13/16) highFootnotes:ProvenanceGifted to Laura Benét by Sarita Ward, Herbert Ward's wife, 11 January 1907. Thence by descent.The American biographer Laura Benét was the sister of poets and Pulitzer prize winners, Stephen Vincent Benét and William Rose Benét. Herbert Ward struck up a friendship with William Rose Benét in Paris and the two families became close.Herbert Ward longed for adventure, and at the age of 15, he left England to satisfy his curiosities, spending his youth travelling extensively. In 1884, Ward set out for the Congo where he worked for various companies managing the transport of goods and supplies both to and from Europe. A year into his time in the Congo, Ward joined Henry Morgan Stanley's expedition travelling on the rivers across the country. Ward's appreciation and fascination for the Congo and it's people encouraged him to learn local languages and customs, allowing him to develop good relationships with various communities.Ward left Africa in 1889 and began a career as a touring writer and lecturer, where he paid a particular focus to his time in the Congo. Four years later he turned his attention to the Arts and began his formal artistic training. This led him to Paris to pursue bronze casting and his travel journals from the Congo became a source of inspiration for his sculptures. During his time in Paris, both the French Academy and the general public enjoyed his Congolese subjects. His style adopted a more natural depiction of the human figure, but Ward emphasised that his sculptures were not presented as scientific illustrations, rather they were art to share 'the spirit of Africa in the broad sense'. Throughout his artistic career, Ward begun to question colonialism, especially in Africa. During the First World War, Ward served as a Lieutenant in No. 3 Convoy of the British Ambulance Committee where he distinguished himself. However, his efforts during the war weakened his health and he died in 1919.Saleroom notices:Please refer to the online cataloguing of this lot for provenance details.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 1149
A collection of Chinese and Japanese pottery and works of art, 19th century and later, including a Chinese porcelain figure of an immortal, height 37cm, a Japanese Satsuma milk jug and cover, Meiji period, painted and gilt with figures in landscape, signed, height 10cm, a Canton famille rose cup, height 6.6cm, and a pair of Japanese bronze vases, height 15cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1137
A pair of South-east Asian green patinated bronze figures of Buddha, seated in dhyanasana on a seven-headed Naga throne with stepped base, height 17cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1183
A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin, 20th century, modelled seated in dhyanasana, height 45.5cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1066
A Japanese brown patinated bronze koro and cover with shishi dog finial, Meiji period, the body cast in low relief with mythical creatures amidst scrolling tendrils, height 22cm, together with two bronze koros and covers and a tsuba.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1038
A pair of Chinese gilt bronze altar vases, 20th century, each baluster body with horizontal ribbed neck, on a circular spreading foot, height 30.5cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1111
A pair of South-east Asian bronze models of Buddhistic lions, probably Nepalese, late 19th century, each modelled in a standing pose, height 21.5cm, length 24cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1185
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Chakrasamvara and his consort Vajravarahi in yab-yum, 20th century, the four-faced twelve-armed deity holding his female consort in divine embrace, whilst trampling on the Hindu deities Bhairava and Kalatari, each wearing elaborate headdress and adorned with jewellery, the lotus moulded base fitted with a detachable flame mandala, height 8.3cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1024
A Chinese Shisou-type inlaid bronze paperweight model of a tortoise, probably 19th century, the shell and underside with silvered detail, unsigned, length 13cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1184
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Ushnishavijaya, 20th century, the three-faced deity modelled seated in dhyanasana with eight arms holding various attributes, wearing an elaborate headdress, beaded jewellery and celestial scarf, on a lotus moulded base, height 38cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1119
A Chinese archaistic brown patinated bronze gu vase, probably Qing dynasty, the flared neck cast in low relief with a crane flying above bamboo and prunus on a trellis ground, the low-bellied body applied with two standing figures and ox, on a circular foot, weight 932.6g, height 16.6cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Lot 1348
Stamps Interest - Very extensive Europe A-Z old time most with runs through to 1940's, collection in 4 well filled A4 sized albums mint or used, from Austria and Belgium imperfs, + Denmark early imperfs cat £600+ other Scandinavia from earlys Norway, Finland, Sweden, Greenland total cat Scandinavia £2,000+, Hungary from 1871 5k Litho, France from 1853 imperfs, p/dues includes 1882 50 cent used cat £300, Italy from 1863 perf values to 60c includes 1891 5 cent unused cat £750, states include Sardinia 1855 imperfs 5c to 40 cent, + 1861 1 cent newspaper imperf Papal state 8 baj all cat £300+, Swiss from sitting helvatias 5cent + 40 cent imperfs, perf include 30 cent blue +1 Franc bronze gold used cat £800+, Netherlands from 1852 5c imperf + early perf values, indies include 1872 2GL 50 cent. No GB or Germany, approx 3,600 stamps, neat-nicely presented with approx 500 mint, 25+ countries, huge cat value, £10,000++.
Lot 1250
A Japanese Bronze Model Of A Tiger - 'Signed' Meiji Period 1868-1912. The Patinated Bronze Tiger With Glossy Stripes, Striding Forward With Ferocious Expression And Outstretched Tail. Length 20'' (50 cm) Height 9'' (22.5 cm) All aspects of condition excellent, but please note there is one glass eye missing.
Lot 50A
Breitling Superb Ocean Heritage 46 Gents Stainless Steel Automatic Chronometer Wrist Watch. Ref No A17320, With Attached Breitling Ocean Classic Bracelet, 24 mm, Super Ocean 46, Features Water Resistant 660 Feet, Bronze Dial, Just / Date Display. Luminous Markers, Silver Markers, Classic Chronometer Movement. With Sales Receipt Dated 2/21/2011. With Box and Booklet / Paper. Just Serviced.
Lot 500
Twenty Noteworthy Audio Cassettes, to include, Metallica - Ride The Lightning (MFN TMFN 27), Motorhead - Iron Fist )Bronze, BRNAC 539), Magnum - Sleepwalking (MFN TMFN 143), The Damned - Anything (MCA MCGC 6015), Judas Priest - Stained Class (CBS 4032075), ACDC - Let There Be Rock (Atlantic K450366), and more by Scorpions, Bob Geldof, U2, Sting, Dire Straits, Eagles and John Lennon,
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