A very rare, and historically important 15th century fabric fragment, originally taken in the mid 19th century, from the Battle of Bosworth standard deposited by the tomb of Sir Robert Harcourt in Stanton Harcourt church in Oxfordshire. Acquired in circa 1847, and remaining in the same same family until 2015, the fragment was said to have been carried as part of a larger standard, by Sir Robert Harcourt, who was believed to have been one of Henry Tudor Earl of Richmond’s standard bearer during the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Henry went on to defeat the incumbent King, Richard III, thus becoming Henry VII, and the founder of the Tudor dynasty. The woven fabric piece has a red base colour, with an overpainted golden band. The top section shows a distinct band where the base red colour meets the gold overpaint. Given the colour scheme used, it’s possible that this is actually a fragment of Sir Robert Harcourt’s own battle standard, which had alternating bands of red and gold. Notes: the fragment is housed in a relatively modern frame, along with appears to be an older calligraphy passage, stating its provenance, and a date of 1847. The handwritten details provide some erroneous information, such as the claim that it was a relic taken from the standard of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, when in fact, it’s likely to be a piece of Robert Harcourt’s own standard, plus the spelling of ‘Stanton’ is incorrect. It’s perhaps possible that incorrect information has been passed down through generations, and never questioned. This historic item was previously offered by Hansons in the December 2015 Fine Art Sale (Lot 435). Shown for reference in the last images is a contemporary image of the arms of Robert Harcourt. The fragment piece measures approximately 17.5cm x 14.5cm, with the frame measuring 35cm x 25cm. Condition: good. The frame and card mount are both good, and the calligraphy wording shoe a tiny amount of fading to the ink. The fabric standard is behind glass, but appears to be in good condion, with holes being age related wear.
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A mixed group of Chinese and Japanese items comprising a Republic period Chinese cloisonné enamel dragon box (loss to counter-enamel, h- 6.5cm, w- 11cm), two miniature Japanese Satsuma ware vases (both marked verso, on with Shimazu-no-mon), a Chinese porcelain vase decorated with mountainous landscape and calligraphy poem, and a Chinese enamelled porcelain ginger jar
Description: Very rare Middle Eastern Islamic rock crystal seal stamp collection, carved with elegant calligraphy, 10 pieces, the biggest one is 4 cm, the smallest one is 2 cm. Condition: in good condition. Inhouse worldwide shipping, including handling, $45; no hidden fees. THE ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED FROM TURKEY.
Description: Islamic Middle Eastern textile talismanic healing shirt. Healing and protective prayers and talismans are handwritten in elegant calligraphy on fabric. 93 x 84 cm. Condition: in very good condition. Please note that for textile items, various signs of age, use, tear and wear, discoloration and/or color bleeding due to storage and/or primitive washing may be the case. Inhouse worldwide shipping, including handling, $45; no hidden fees.
Description: Old Middle Eastern Islamic handcarved Yemen carnelian agate and silver seal signet insignia ring w/beautiful calligraphy. The weight 17.6 grams, the stone is 3 cm. US size 9. Condition: in very good condition Inhouse worldwide shipping, including handling, $25; no hidden fees. THE ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED FROM TURKEY.
Description: Islamic Middle Eastern textile talismanic healing shirt. Healing and protective prayers and talismans are handwritten in elegant calligraphy on fabric. 86 x 104 cm. Condition: in very good condition. Please note that for textile items, various signs of age, use, tear and wear, discoloration and/or color bleeding due to storage and/or primitive washing may be the case. Inhouse worldwide shipping, including handling, $45; no hidden fees.
Description: Islamic Middle Eastern Yemen carnelian agate 925 sterling silver handcarved seal signet insignia prayer ring w/beautiful calligraphy, 8.2 grams, US size 12 1/2. Condition: in very good condition Inhouse worldwide shipping, including handling, $25; no hidden fees. THE ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED FROM TURKEY.
A Japanese Second World War kamikazi flag, a Japanese kamikazi pilot's flag, with a plain red sun surrounded by calligraphy, the translation describing the presentation of the flag to a kamikazi pilot with the name of the mayor of Nagoya city, plus 'Kill American & British', 'Selfless devotion' and 'Plunge into the Death' for 'seven times of reincarnation sacrifice to the country, together with an American sweetheart cotton scarf covered in soldiers' love letters, and three other Japanese flags, largest 58 x 87cm (5)
A collection of Decorative pencils, calligraphy pens and ballpoint pens including vintage boxed mottled Conway Stewart "The Dinkie Pen" with 14ct gold nib; boxed Onoto self filling ink pencil; 1970s ballpoint novelty female clothed to nude pen; boxed Pelikan Graphos together with leather pen carrying case, empty pen boxes (1 bag)
A TALL PAIR OF CHINESE BLACK LACQUERED AND GILT WOOD PANELS, 19/20TH CENTURY. Gifted under the rule of Ruan Zhidong, the head of Shandong society. Each with eight gilt characters on a cloud ground with tassels to top corners. To the back are further painted calligraphy. Each 152cm x 25cm. (2)Some losses to back of one.
A SET OF FOUR MONUMENTAL CHINESE CARVED WOOD DOOR PANELS, LATE QING / REPUBLIC PERIOD. Each of tall rectangular form insert with finely painted gilt decorated black lacquer panels depicting figures in courtyard scenes with calligraphy, between two rectangular sections carved in relief with key fret and treasured items. The upper section with large carved and pierced panels depicting a vase with floral bouquets and scholar objects under a smaller black lacquer and gilt panel decorated with gilt floral sprays. Each 274cm x 53cm (4) Rubbing to gilt decoration in places. With wear from use and age. Four screw holes to top and bottom from metal mounts once used to mount on a rail at the vendors residence.
Chinese blue and white bowl, Kangxi (1662-1722), decorated with a myriad of butterflies flying amidst peony, chrysanthemum and prunus blossom, six character Chenghua mark within a blue double circle, 21cm diameter; also a Chinese blue and white bowl, Kangxi mark and of the period (1662-1722), decorated with figures and calligraphy, six character mark within a blue double circle, 21cm diameter (2) (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing). 1st bowl: Chip to the outer rim and a minute pinprick chip also to the rim. Chip to the footrim. Hair crack to the body approx. 2cm not extending to the rim. Only visible under UV light.2nd bowl: Hairline cracks and amateur restoration to the rim, extending through the body (see images - taken with UV light).
* Gallacher (Ethna, 1940-2018). Australian calligrapher. William Shakespeare at the V&A. A demonstration of calligraphy in the spring of nineteen eighty eight, [by] Ethna Gallacher, June 1988, a large original calligraphic poster in red and black inks on thick white craft paper by Mi-Teintes Canson, incorporating quotations from Shakespeare, titles of the plays, etc., with calligraphic flourishes in various fonts and sizes, one small light brown spot to lower right margin, text block size approximately 212 x 80 cm, overall sheet size approximately 326 x 91 cm, rolledQTY: (1)NOTE:A very fine example of the calligrapher's art and skill.
Xu Dixin (Chinese, 1906-1988). Book of ink on paper calligraphy writing. The book expands open with accordion folds with writing along one side of the sheet. Inscribed and with a red seal along the front.Height: 12 3/4 in x width: 4 3/4 in x depth: 3/4 in.Condition: Overall the book is in good condition. Foxing to the sheet of paper affixed to the cover. No major tears, creases, or losses to the interior pages. They fold out well and there is very light wear to the accordion folds. Light wear to the cover.
Chinese Republic period famille rose porcelain plate depicting a woman examining her reflection in a mirror, surrounded by scholarly objects. With calligraphy along the right side, signed by Zhao Huimin. The underside with twelve characters in red indicating production in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province.Diameter: 8 3/4 in.Condition: No major cracks, chips, losses, or restorations. Three holes drilled in the footrim for display on a wall. Light wear to the footrim.
Late 18th to early 19th century Chinese wooden seal box. Two sides with calligraphy and two sides with landscapes.Height: 11 in x width: 11 in x depth: 11 in.Condition: There are no major losses to the gilt details along the exterior. Wear throughout, including scratches and flaking to the lacquer and small chips, particularly along corners. Wear to the lacquer is more significant along points of contact, such as where the lid meets the base of the box in addition to the footrim. There is a large split to the wood along the interior which is only visible when the lid is removed from the box. Wear along the feet and the underside. Dust and debris gathered throughout.
Utagawa Kunisada "Utagawa Toyokuni III" (Japanese, 1786-1865). Group of four Japanese ukiyo-e kabuki woodblock prints depicting figures in action. All likely were once part of a series of woodblock prints intended as a diptych or triptych. Each with seals in plate.Height: 14 1/2 in x width: 10 in.Condition: Wear throughout all four prints including toning, small creases, and soiling. The margins have been trimmed. One print (depicting a kneeling man on a teal background) has been affixed to a paper backing with calligraphy. There is a major crease running horizontally through the center of the work with a tear in the right margin along this crease. The print of two men (one dressed in black and the other in green) with soiling along the face of the green-garbed man. None of the works are mounted to matboards or are framed.
Group of ten Republic Period Chinese seals and a seal book of Fei Gongxing (Chinese, late 19th/20th century). The seal book is dated winter of 1933. A number of seals match the prints in the book. These seals were carved by the artist for his own use. The calligraphy and paintings within the book are colophons. The first inscription is signed Weiyan.(Seals) height ranges from 1/4 in to 1 7/8 in; width ranges from 3/8 in to 1 1/4 in; depth ranges from 3/8 in to 1 1/4 in. (Book) height: 7 1/2 in x width: 4 1/4 in x depth: 5/8 in.Condition: No evident missing pages. Wear to the cover including some holes and losses. One corner of one seal has been broken off and reattached. No other major losses or repairs to the seals. Light wear throughout all as expected with use.
Ye Zhongsan (Chinese, 1875-1945). Chinese Republic period inside painted glass snuff bottle depicting figural scenes and calligraphy, possibly from the novel "Dream of the Red Chamber", circa 1920 to 1930. With a finial carved in the form of a mythical beast. Signed along the upper left corner.Height: 2 3/4 in x width: 2 1/4 in x depth: 1 1/2 in.Condition: Overall good condition. No major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Very light wear along the top of the upper rim where the lid rests against the glass. The lid lacking a spoon.
Ye Zhongsan (Chinese, 1875-1945). Chinese Republic period inside painted glass snuff bottle depicting figural scenes and calligraphy, possibly from the novel "Dream of the Red Chamber", circa 1920 to 1930. A bird, duck, and branch are etched into the glass along one side. Signed along the upper left corner.Height: 3 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1 1/4 in.Condition: Overall good condition. There are a few minute chips along the upper rim. Some wear along the top of the upper rim where the lid moves against the glass. Lacking a spoon.
THREE ENAMELLED PENDANTS With stylised Arabic calligraphy, one side reading Allah, with pierced floral decorated borders, two with enamelled grounds, the bales stamped 750 Size/dimensions: panels 5cm x 3.9cm Gross weight: 62.5 grams Condition Report: All items have some surface wear. Condition Report Disclaimer
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