c. 1100 AD. Medieval Seljuk. Bronze vessel with cylindrical body, inward sloping shoulder, flaring neck culminating in an upward-angled spout and ear-shaped handle. The exterior of the item is extensively decorated with intricate incised decoration and calligraphy, as well as repousse decorative motifs on the neck. The Seljuks were a Turkic dynasty who swept out of Central Asia in the early 10th century and conquered an enormous expanse, covering most or all of present-day Turkmenistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey and beyond. After inflicting crushing military defeats on a host of rivals, the most famous of which was perhaps that against the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Seljuk sultans became major patrons of art and crafts. This vessel is testament to the technical skills of Seljuk craftsmen. Beautiful patina; excellent condition. Provenance: From the important collection of a London doctor A.R; passed by descent to his son; formerly acquired the 1980s on the UK art market Size: H:340mm / W:160mm ; 1600g
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c. 1100 AD. Medieval Seljuk or later. Bronze vessel comprising three elegant feet which support a cylindrical drum with a hinged lid. The lid supports a stylised tower or tree motif. The exterior of the item is extensively decorated with intricate incised decoration and calligraphy. The Seljuks were a Turkic dynasty who swept out of Central Asia in the early 10th century and conquered an enormous expanse, covering most or all of present-day Turkmenistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey and beyond. After inflicting crushing military defeats on a host of rivals, the most famous of which was perhaps that against the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Seljuk sultans became major patrons of art and crafts. This vessel is testament to the technical skills of Seljuk craftsmen. Beautiful patina; excellent condition. Size: H:120mm / W:100mm ; 337g. Provenance: From the private collection of D. Ruskin, Oxfordshire; formerly in a British collection formed before 2000 on the UK / International art markets.
c. 1100 AD. Medieval Seljuk. Bronze vessel with tripod feet, globular body, inward flaring neck, outward flaring rim topped with a hinged, domed lid and ear-shaped handle. A fine cylindrical spout protrudes from the vessel’s body. The exterior of the item, especially around the lid and shoulders, is extensively ornamented with intricate incised decoration and calligraphy, as well as applied details on the handle and lid. The Seljuks were a Turkic dynasty who swept out of Central Asia in the early 10th century and conquered an enormous expanse, covering most or all of present-day Turkmenistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey and beyond. After inflicting crushing military defeats on a host of rivals, the most famous of which was perhaps that against the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071, the Seljuk sultans became major patrons of art and crafts. This vessel is testament to the technical skills of Seljuk craftsmen. Beautiful patina; excellent condition. Provenance: Property of a London Gallery, previously with Mr. M.P. Dannish collector; acquired in the 1990s, Size: H:230mm / W:150mm ; 1761g. Provenance: From the private collection of D. Ruskin, Oxfordshire; formerly in a British collection formed before 2000 on the UK / International art markets.
1400 - 1500 AD. Medieval Islamic (Persian). Globular bronze vessel with ring base, abstract geometric openwork decoration ornamented with incised details about the body, and pseudo-calligraphy (decoration with mimics written scripts) on the shoulder; the rim is decorated with a repeating punched circle motif. Metalwork made in Islamic lands were highly sought-after luxury commodities across the Mediterranean and beyond. These objects were particularly desired by European customers as well as by those living under Islamic rule. Excellent condition. Provenance: From the private collection of an Oxford gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets. Size: H:190mm / W:140mm ; 513g
Curtains - one pair of cream shot silk with all-over embroidered calligraphy in beige L348cm x W268cm, one pair of unlined pale grey textured silk curtains L270 x W180cm, two pairs of bronze shot silk double sided curtains L284 x W268cm & L368 x W196cm, all the silk is Jim Thompson together with One pair of green silk circular, diameter 200cm, lined and interlined, one green silk circular, diameter 253cm, lined and interlined and a yellow silk circular, diameter 218cm, lined and interlined (damaged),
DESCRIPTION: Kasamatsu Shiro (Japanese, 1898-1991). Woodblock print. Benkeibashi Bridge, Akasaka 1953. Signed lower right. First edition published in 1953 by Unsodo. With calligraphy left side and top right. Matted in wood frame. MEASUREMENTS: Sight 13" x 10". Overall with frame 20-3/4" x 16". CONDITION: Toning and slight undulation to paper. Frame with wear. IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will be required to comply with them.
A Chinese Porcelain Bowl, Jaijing reign mark, painted in blue monochrome with stylised calligraphy in panels on a yellow ground with famille rose foliage, bears six character reign mark in red, 15.5cm diameter. Wear to gilding around the rim, minor wear to internal and external enamels, very minor marks , scratches and wear internally, slight pitting to the base.
A Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase, Qianlong reign mark but not of the period, gilt with stylised foliage and calligraphy within formal borders on a copper red ground, turquoise glazed base and interior, 33cm high. Wear to gilding on neck rim, some very minor surface loss. All over wear to gilding 2 1/2cm wide. Restoration to chip on foot and to gilding. Minor loss to turquoise glazed surface on base, 7mm across. All over minor pitting to surface
A KHORASAN BRONZE INKWELL, EASTERN PERSIAN WORLD, 12TH / 13TH CENTURY of cylindrical form, the domed lid with bud finial, the exterior engraved with bands of calligraphy, arabesques and bird motifs, three mounts for suspension loops on the sides, 9.5cm high; 7.8cm max diam. ++worn with some corrosion and holes, base detached and refixed
Three (3) Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases and Plate with Warrior decoration, 4 items total. 1st item: Vase with pierced floral handles and underglaze decoration of birds and flowers in a landscape setting and bamboo decoration at rim. 16 1/2" H x 8" dia. Accompanied by a 1997 Certificate of Authenticity from L & E Co., Hong Kong, stating it is a Porcelain Temple Vase dating from the Qing Dynasty, 1821-1871. 2nd and 3rd items: Two (2) vases with underglaze enamel decoration depicting scholars. Each with pierced stylized foo dog side handles. Wax seal remnants to undersides. 16 1/2" H and 16 3/4" H; both approximately 8" dia. 4th item: Porcelain dish, circular, the front with enameled decoration of warrior figures and tablets with extensive calligraphy; iron red bats to reverse. Daoguang seal mark to reverse. 8 3/4" dia. Provenance: Private Williamson County, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Hairlines to base and a few firing flaws. 2nd and 3rd items: Both in overall very good condition with some scattered firing flaws; no damage; one has stubborn sales sticker residue. 4th item: Some very light minor wear to decoration, overall very good condition.
Two (2) Chinese porcelain items, including Famille Rose tray and bowl with bats. 1st item: Chinese Famille Rose porcelain rectangular tray or plaque with curved corners, decorated with scene of two birds on branches, calligraphy poem or inscription upper right, gilt trim. 12 3/4" x 9". Late 19th to early 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese porcelain footed bowl, circular form, iron red decoration with shou symbols surrounded by flying bats; the sides with bearded iris design. Seal mark to underside. 10 1/4" diameter x 3 1/4"H. Late 19th to early 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: 1/2" shallow flake to rim, near base of bush, a few other scattered tiny rim chips. 2nd item: 1 1/2" hairline to rim.
Three (3) Chinese porcelain items, including one (1) hat stand, two (2) blanc de chine figures. 1st item: Chinese porcelain hat stand, hexagonal form, with enameled decorations of woman, precious objects, and crane in landscape, along with calligraphy poem or inscriptions. Mounted as a lamp with hardwood rim and base. Hat stand - 11 1/2" H. Overall - 27"H. Includes 1984 receipt from Chinese Arts & Crafts (HK) Ltd stating this item is over 100 years old. 2nd and 3rd items: Two (2) Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figures, one of Guanyin holding a ruyi scepter with basket at her feet, the other of a woman holding a ruyi scepter and seated on an elephant. Both with stamped marks to reverse. 5 1/2" H. Early to mid 20th century. Provenance: West Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Hat stand has been drilled for electric cord. Functionality not tested or guaranteed. Blanc de chine figures are both missing fingers on one hand. Guanyin has some grime at top of headdress and in crevices, and some crazing.
Chinese Yixing teapot, signed Bing Xing Dao Ren, seal used by Cheng Shouzhen (1858-1939) impressed on underside. Decorated with calligraphy inscription to one side and incised naturalistic motifs to the other, with relief molded fruit and leaf decoration atop lid. Additional seal impression to underside of lid. 2 1/2" H x 7" W x 5" dia. Circa 1928. Note: Cheng Shouzhen was a renowned zisha master during the late Qing to early Republican period. Teapots made by Cheng Shouzhen won prizes at the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition and the 1917 Chicago International Fair. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition.
A Chinese blue & white tea bowl decorated with calligraphy, 5cms (2ins) high; together with a Chinese blue & white brush washer decorated with a dragon amongst clouds, blue seal mark to the underside, 10cms (4ins) high; and a Chinese blue & white lidded box (3)Condition ReportSmall chip to the top rim of the lidded box, otherwise all good condition
A 19th century Turkish Iznik-style earthenware cobalt glazed charger decorated with floral scrolls and Arabic calligraphy, unmarked, diameter 35.7cm.Additional InformationChips to glaze throughout including noticeably to rim in numerous large areas, crazed throughout. Further glaze losses to body as well as heavy pitting, glaze inclusions, manufacturing imperfections and further general heavy wear.
A 19th century Turkish Iznik-style earthenware cobalt glazed reticulated foliate motif platter with Arabic calligraphy to centre, unmarked, diameter 35.8cm.Additional InformationNumerous chips to the rim with glaze losses, some further glaze losses to centre, crazed throughout, firing cracks, further manufacturing imperfections.
A mid-20th century Moroccan (Fez) earthenware charger decorated in polychrome enamels with arabesque detail and Arabic calligraphy, with Arabic signature and further lettering ACH, retailed by Liberty of London retaining partial paper label, diameter 35.5cm.Additional InformationCrazed throughout, numerous chips to enamel, pitting, further general surface wear.
A Middle Eastern late 19th/early 20th century brass and white metal inlaid plate with shaped rim and foliate scrolls surrounding Arabic calligraphy to centre, unmarked, diameter 29.7cm.Additional InformationSome surface scuffs, abrasions, scratches and tarnish. A small firing crack visible to reverse and further manufacturing imperfections.
A late 20th century Chinese Yixing teapot with prunus decoration to one side and calligraphy to the other, bears impressed marks and applied customs wax seal to base, height 12.5cm, with 'The Beauty of Chinese Yixing Teapots & the Finer Art of Tea Drinking' by Lim Kean Siew (2).Additional InformationChip to spout of teapot, some pitting and scuffs; tear to dust jacket of book with further mottling and marks.
A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese porcelain rouleau vase painted in underglaze blue with three figures in rural landscape, with further calligraphy, apocryphal six character Kangxi mark to base, height 25.7cm.Additional InformationThere is a hairline crack to the rim with further small section of repaired damage, otherwise manufacturing imperfections including inclusions to glaze, surface pitting and further general wear.
Seb Lester Calm Your Titties, 2020 Gouache on paper Signed verso 10 x 15cm (3¾ x 5¾ in.) Seb Lester trained in Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins in London. He now works in Lewes in East Sussex as an artist and designer. He has developed logos and type illustrations for some of the world's biggest companies, publications and events, including the likes of NASA, Apple, Nike, Intel, The New York Times, The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and JD Salinger's final reissue of The Catcher in the Rye. Previously a Senior Type Designer at Monotype for nine years, he has developed custom typefaces for many familiar brands including British Airways, Intel, Waitrose, The Daily Telegraph, H&M and Barclays. A new found love of calligraphy has pushed his work in exciting new directions. In five years he has become one of the highest profile calligraphers in the world with over two million accounts following his daily calligraphic updates on social media sites like Instagram and Facebook. He has been interviewed by the BBC and The Independent Newspaper about fonts on movie posters and album covers respectively. His work has also been featured in The Guardian, The Times, Creative Review and numerous other publications worldwide. He is passionate about letterforms stating "I find the Latin alphabet to be one of mankind's most beautiful and profound creations"
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