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A Victorian Gothic Revival cast iron umbrella stand by Edwin & Theophilus Smith of Sheffield, the circular white marble top above a pierced bowl capital support and two open ring umbrella holders, the twist cast column above leaf decorated scrolls on a pierced base with two removable drip trays, stamped 'E & T Smith Sheffield' and a lozenge mark underneath the marble top, 55cm wide, 37cm deep, 76cm high CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection

in the form of Corinthian columns, with bead borders, leaf-capped scrolling arms each supporting a capital (detachable nozzles) and on stepped square bases (loaded), by Robert Pringle & Sons, London 1905/08; 18.5" (47cm) high; 60ozt (branches). *CR A bit worn, bright & polished, signs of usage, not bad. Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.

A gilt bronze and faceted glass lamp, 19th century, of columnar form with urn shaped capital adorned with swags, atop a scrollwork base, converted for electricity, approx. 21.5cm high exc. fitment It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure electrical items are professionally rewired for use. 

A Victorian terracotta bust of Clytie after the Townley marble, of typical form with socle base, standing on a fluted reconstituted stone column with removable ionic capital and square base, the bust approx. 35cm high, the column approx. 83.5cm high overall (2)

A GEORGE V SILVER TABLE LAMP of plain square based flared design with raised lamp fitting. Sheffield 1923 by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd. - stamped CAPITAL35.5cm high overallin very good condition with dents or damage. The surface has light scratches.

A carved hardwood Corinthian capital29cm wide x 27cm deep x 21cm highQty: 1Some losses, particularly noticeable around the corners and on the high points of the relief carving. A crack in the base. Losses around the frieze at the bottom.

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), first consul of France; dictated letter, signed Bonaparte, to Citizen [Jean-François Aimé, Comte] Dejean, Councillor of State, Department of War administration; 21 Messidor Year 10 [9 July 1802] Corrupt practices are at their height in Italy, be it in the Italian Republic or in Piedmont. The markets in bread and food are carried on in such a manner that the suppliers are making a profit of 50%.I should like Councilor Berenger to go to that country, gather all necessary information on the spot, visiting every departmental capital so that not a single moment is lost in putting an end to these corrupt practices.[Inserted]: Let me know if you can do without Councilor Berenger; I should like to see him before he leaves.I should also like you from this moment to take over the responsibilities which Vanlubergth was given, to begin on the 1 Vendémiaire Year 11 [22 September 1802], of the provisioning department (service des vivres), so that there is only one administration in the whole of Italy. It is a business that he must stop as soon as possible, so that he can begin to make his purchases. There is so much wheat in Italy that the administration of the country has asked me to authorize exports.I salute youBonaparteBifolium, 232 x 183 mm; engraved letterhead, representing on a flat stone, the edge of which is inscribed BONAPARTE 1E CONSUL DE LA REPUBLIQUE, a robed seated female figure, wearing a cap of liberty and holding a rudder in her right hand and in her left a laurel wreath; AU NOM DU PEUPLE DE FRANCE inscribed on the side of the chair. Drawn by [Jean-Claude] Naigeon l’Ainé and engraved by B[arthélemy] Roger. Wafered red wax sealWritten from dictation by a secretary, perhaps Louis-Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne (1769-1834). Annotated by S P Cox, Farningham, Kent with a note of his insertion of a copy of the letter in the Gentleman’s Magazine for October 1841 [page 358].An obituary of Solomon Penway Cox (1794-1850) of the Inner Temple and Farningham in Kent, antiquary and collector, appeared in the Gentleman’s Magazine for March 1850, page 338.The letter was written in the context of the creation of the Italian Republic, with Napoleon at its head as president, on 26 January 1802. Piedmont, formerly part of the kingdom of Sardinia, was united with France in 1798, briefly occupied by Austria and Russia and returned to France after the battle of Marengo in 1800.Jean-François Aimé, Comte Dejean (1749-1824) entered the French army as an engineer officer in 1766. During the Revolution he embraced the principles of moderate reform. He performed a variety of important diplomatic missions, including to Genoa, where he lived for nearly two years with the title of minister extraordinary; doubtless his experience of Italy was valuable in the context of the proposed investigation. He was recalled to Paris in 1802 to take the portfolio of Minister of War, a position he held until 1809.Jean Bérenger (1767-1850), son of a pastor from Grenoble, studied medicine at Montpellier from 1786 to 1788. An anti-Jacobin, he survived arrest in 1794 and became an active participant in Napoleon’s coup d'etat of 18 Brumaire (November 9, 1799). In 1801 he was appointed to the Council of State and became a member of the board of directors of war in 1802.For the artist Jean-Claude Naigeon, 1753-1832, see Natalie Motte Masselink Jean-Claude Naigeon, 1753-1832 : les dessins d'un artiste du siecle des lumieres (Paris, 2012).Offered with Anon., Military Maxims of Napoleon the 1st interspersed with copious explanatory notes, translated from the French; Meerut, printed by J J Robinson at the Mofussilite Press, 1861; 101 pages.

Two non-consecutive vellum leaves from an illuminated bible, containing elements of St Paul’s epistles to the Galatians, Ephesians, Thessalonians and to Timothy; perhaps English, second quarter of the 13th century, 296 x 216mm, two columns of 47 lines, each 180 x 61mm, written in black ink in a small gothic bookhand; versal initials, letters of running headings and chapter numbers alternately of red or blue, chapter initials alternately of red or blue with flourishing of the contrasting colour, with exaggerated descenders ton letters A and E; two illuminated letters P, both descending into the bottom margin, one encapsulating an image of the apostle Paul holding a text, the other with floral decoration; staves of red and blue and flourishing of the same colours; minor dampstaining to both folios.Textual analysis available.Folio 1 rectoEpistle to the Galatians from verse 7:7 [Nolite errare Deus] non irridetur.To the end:18 gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum spiritu vestro fratres amen.Explicit epistola ad Galathas incipit argumentum in epistola ad Ephesios. Ephesii sunt Asiam. Hii accepto verbo veritatis prostiterunt in fide. Hos collaudat apostolus, scribens eis a Roma de carcere per Titum [recte Titicum] diaconum. Explicit argumentum.Epistles to the Ephesians from the first epistle; portrait of St Paul in the initial capital Paulus apostolus Iesu Christi per voluntatem Dei ..To chapter 2 verse 11:11 Propter quod memores estote quod aliquando vos gentes in carne, qui dicimini præputium [ab ea quæ dicitur circumcisio in carne, manu facta]Folio 1 versoSecond epistle to the Ephesians continues from recto, verse 11:11 [Propter quod memores estote quod aliquando vos gentes in carne, qui dicimini præputium] ab ea quæ dicitur circumcisio in carne, manu factaTo the end:22 in quo et vos coædificamini in habitaculum Dei in Spiritu sancto.Third epistle to the Ephesians; completeFourth epistle to the Ephesians, to verse 19:19 qui desperantes, semetipsos tradiderunt im[pudicitiæ, in operationem immunditiæ omnis in avaritiam.]Folio 2 rectoSecond epistle to the Thessalonians from Chapter 1 verse 8:8 [in flamma ignis dantis vindictam iis qui non noverunt Deum, et qui non obediunt Evangelio Domini nostri Jesu] Christi, 9 qui poenas dabunt …To the end of Chapter 3:18 Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum omnibus vobis. Amen.Explicit secunda epistola ad Thessalonias incipit argumentum in epistola prima ad Timotheam, scribens eis ab Athenis ab urbe Roma. Explicit argumentum.Epistle to TimothyChapter 1 verses 1-4Illuminated P Paulus apostolus Christi….To verse 4:4 neque intenderent fabulis et genealogiis interminatis quae quaestiones praestant magis quam [aedificationem Dei quae est in fide]Folio 2 versoContinues from recto, verse 4:4 [neque intenderent fabulis et genealogiis interminatis quae quaestiones praestant magis quam] aedificationem Dei quae est in fide.To Chapter 4 verse 1:1 Spiritus autem manifeste dicit quia in novissimis [temporibus discedent quidam a fide adtendentes spiritibus erroris et doctrinis daemoniorum]

2016 Liverpool FC home football shirt. Capital One Cup Final. New Balance / Standard Chartered. Size XL. Red short sleeves with tags

HERMÈS Seidencarré "LA FEMME AUX SEMELLES DE VENT", by Aline Honore, Entwurf erstmals erschienen 2009. Akt. NP.: 460,-€. 100% Seide. Hommage an Alexandra David-Néel (1868-1969 Entdeckerin, Spiritualistin und Schriftstellerin, Frau mit dem Wind an den Sohlen, zentrales Bild zeigt Alexandra David-Néel und Lama Yongden, auf dem Weg nach Lhasa, der verbotenen Hauptstadt Tibets. 90 x 90 cm. Handrollierte Säume. Sehr guter Zustand.| HERMÈS silk scarf "LA FEMME AUX SEMELLES DE VENT", by Aline Honore, design first published 2009. nude. NP.: 460,-€. 100% silk. Homage to Alexandra David-Néel (1868-1969 explorer, spiritualist and writer, woman with the wind on her soles, central image shows Alexandra David-Néel and Lama Yongden, on their way to Lhasa, the forbidden capital of Tibet. 90 x 90 cm. Hand-rolled hems. Very good condition.

Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of New South Wales. It is located on the eastern coast of the continent and is known for its stunning natural beauty, iconic landmarks, vibrant culture, and thriving economy. Here are some key points about Sydney, Australia:1. **Geography**: Sydney is situated along the southeastern coast of Australia, surrounding one of the world's largest natural harbors, Sydney Harbour. The city is known for its numerous beaches, including world-famous Bondi Beach and Manly Beach.2. **Landmarks**: Sydney is home to several iconic landmarks, including: - The Sydney Opera House: A UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its unique sail-like architecture and world-class performing arts venues. - Sydney Harbour Bridge: Often referred to as the "Coathanger," this bridge is an engineering marvel and offers panoramic views of the city. - Bondi Icebergs: An ocean pool located at Bondi Beach, known for its stunning location overlooking the Pacific Ocean. - Sydney Tower Eye: The city's tallest structure, offering 360-degree views from its observation deck. 3. **Culture and Arts**: Sydney has a vibrant arts and culture scene. In addition to the Sydney Opera House, the city boasts numerous museums, galleries, theaters, and music venues.4. **Economy**: Sydney is the economic hub of Australia and is known for its strong financial sector, business districts, and high-quality of life. It is home to the headquarters of many multinational corporations.5. **Education**: Sydney is a major educational center with world-class universities, including the University of Sydney, the University of New South Wales, and the University of Technology Sydney.6. **Transportation**: The city has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, trains, ferries, and a light rail network. The Sydney Airport serves as a major international gateway to Australia.7. **Sporting Events**: Sydney hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics, which left a significant sports infrastructure legacy. The city is also known for its love of sports, including rugby, cricket, and sailing.8. **Multiculturalism**: Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, with a diverse population representing a wide range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds.9. **Cuisine**: The city's food scene is influenced by its multicultural population, offering a diverse range of cuisines from around the world. Seafood, in particular, is a popular choice due to the city's coastal location.10. **Outdoor Activities**: Sydney offers numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking in the nearby Blue Mountains, sailing on the harbor, and surfing at its famous beaches.11. **Climate**: Sydney enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, making it an attractive destination year-round.Sydney is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, economic opportunity, and recreational activities. It is a popular destination for tourists, students, and professionals from around the world.Measures 33 x 24.Mounted to linen.

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its most iconic and historic cities. Nestled in southeastern Scotland, Edinburgh is known for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, festivals, and a vibrant arts scene. Here are some key points about Edinburgh:1. **Geography**: Edinburgh is located on the southeastern coast of Scotland, along the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. The city is built on several hills and valleys, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.2. **History**: Edinburgh is steeped in history, with a past dating back over a thousand years. The city has played a central role in Scottish history, including as the birthplace of kings and the site of significant historical events.3. **Architecture**: The city's architecture is a blend of medieval, Georgian, and modern styles. Key architectural landmarks include the historic Old Town, the neoclassical New Town, and the imposing Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the skyline.4. **Festivals**: Edinburgh is famous for its festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. These events attract artists, performers, and visitors from around the world.5. **Edinburgh Castle**: Perched on Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress and one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions. It offers stunning panoramic views of the city and houses the Honours of Scotland (Scottish Crown Jewels).6. **Royal Mile**: The Royal Mile is the historic heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. It stretches from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and is lined with historic buildings, shops, restaurants, and pubs.7. **Arthur's Seat**: This ancient volcanic hill, located in Holyrood Park, provides a great vantage point for panoramic views of Edinburgh. It's a popular spot for hiking and picnics.8. **Museums**: Edinburgh boasts a wealth of museums and galleries, including the National Museum of Scotland, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Museum of Edinburgh.9. **Literary Heritage**: Edinburgh has a rich literary heritage, with connections to famous writers like Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. You can explore literary history at places like the Writers' Museum.10. **Education**: The city is home to the University of Edinburgh, one of the world's top-ranked universities, and several other prestigious institutions.11. **Cuisine**: Traditional Scottish dishes like haggis, neeps and tatties (turnips and potatoes), and Scotch whisky are popular culinary experiences in Edinburgh. The city also offers a diverse range of international cuisines.12. **Fringe Theatre**: The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest arts festival, featuring thousands of performances across various venues. It's a hub for cutting-edge theater, comedy, and performances.13. **Gardens**: Princes Street Gardens, located in the city center, provide a green oasis for residents and visitors alike.14. **Language**: English is the predominant language spoken in Edinburgh, although Scots and Scottish Gaelic are also part of Scotland's linguistic heritage.15. **Weather**: Edinburgh experiences a temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cool winters. Rainfall is common throughout the year.16. **Transportation**: The city has an efficient public transportation system, including buses and trams. Waverley Station is the main railway station, connecting Edinburgh to other major cities in the UK.Edinburgh's combination of historic charm, cultural vibrancy, and natural beauty makes it a captivating destination for travelers. Whether you're exploring its historic streets, attending a festival, or savoring its culinary delights, Edinburgh offers a unique and unforgettable experience.Measures 33 x 24.Mounted to linen.

Malick Sidibé was a renowned Malian photographer known for his powerful black-and-white images that captured the vibrancy and spirit of Mali's youth culture during the 1960s and 1970s. His work has had a profound influence on African photography and contemporary art. Here's an overview of his life and contributions:**Early Life and Education:**1. **Birth:** Malick Sidibé was born on March 25, 1936, in Soloba, a village in French Sudan (now Mali).2. **Photographic Training:** He initially worked as an apprentice in a photography studio in the capital city of Bamako, where he learned the technical aspects of photography.**Photographic Career:**3. **Studio and Portraiture:** Sidibé eventually opened his own studio in Bamako, where he gained recognition for his portrait photography. He became known for his ability to capture the personalities and aspirations of his subjects.4. **Youth Culture:** What sets Sidibé apart is his documentation of the vibrant youth culture in Bamako during the 1960s and 1970s. He captured the exuberance of dance parties, celebrations, and social gatherings, reflecting the changing cultural landscape in post-independence Mali.5. **Black-and-White Photography:** Sidibé primarily worked with black-and-white film, and his images are characterized by their stark contrast and intimate, candid style.6. **Recognition:** His work gained international acclaim, and he received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to photography and art.**Legacy:**7. **Influence:** Malick Sidibé's photographs are celebrated for their ability to convey the joy, hope, and sense of identity of his subjects. His work has had a significant influence on contemporary African photography and global visual culture.8. **Museum Exhibitions:** His photographs have been exhibited in major museums and galleries worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.9. **Collector's Items:** Sidibé's original prints have become highly sought-after collector's items, reflecting the enduring value and importance of his work.**Passing:**10. **Death:** Malick Sidibé passed away on April 14, 2016, in Bamako, Mali, leaving behind a rich photographic legacy.Malick Sidibé's photographs continue to be celebrated for their ability to capture the spirit of a transformative era in Mali's history. His work remains a source of inspiration for photographers and artists, highlighting the power of photography to document and celebrate culture and identity.Measures 6 x 6.

Pennsylvania is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It is known for its rich history, diverse geography, and significant cultural contributions. Here are some key points about Pennsylvania:1. **Capital and Largest City**: The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg, while its largest city is Philadelphia.2. **Nickname**: Pennsylvania is often referred to as the "Keystone State," a nickname that reflects its central role in the formation of the United States.3. **Geography**: The state's geography is diverse and includes rolling hills, forests, farmland, and the Appalachian Mountains. Pennsylvania is also known for its many rivers, including the Delaware, Susquehanna, and Ohio rivers.4. **Historical Significance**: Pennsylvania played a crucial role in American history. It was one of the original 13 colonies and the site of important events like the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776 and the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.5. **Independence Hall**: Located in Philadelphia, Independence Hall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. It is a significant historical and cultural landmark.6. **Major Cities**: Besides Philadelphia and Harrisburg, other major cities in Pennsylvania include Pittsburgh (known for its industrial history), Allentown, Erie, and Reading.7. **Education**: Pennsylvania is home to several prestigious universities and colleges, including the University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League), Carnegie Mellon University, and Penn State University.8. **Economy**: The state has a diverse economy, with strengths in manufacturing, agriculture, finance, healthcare, and technology. It is also known for its steel and coal industries.9. **Amish Country**: Pennsylvania is home to a significant Amish population, particularly in Lancaster County. Visitors to this region can experience Amish culture, including their traditional way of life and craftsmanship.10. **Natural Beauty**: Pennsylvania offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The state's forests, parks, and lakes provide opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities.11. **Sports**: Pennsylvania has a passionate sports culture. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are home to several professional sports teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Philadelphia Phillies (MLB), Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL), and Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL).12. **Cuisine**: The state is known for its culinary contributions, including the iconic Philly cheesesteak sandwich and Pennsylvania Dutch dishes such as scrapple, shoofly pie, and whoopie pies.Pennsylvania's diverse heritage, historical significance, and natural beauty make it a unique and culturally rich state within the United States. It has something to offer everyone, from history enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers to food lovers and sports fans.Measures 32 x 24. Mounted to linen.

Barcelona is a vibrant and culturally rich city located in northeastern Spain, on the Mediterranean coast. It is the capital of the Catalonia region and is known for its unique blend of history, art, architecture, cuisine, and lively street life. Here are some key points about Barcelona:1. **Gaudi's Architectural Masterpieces**: Barcelona is renowned for its architectural treasures designed by the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Some of his most iconic works include the Sagrada Família (an unfinished basilica), Park Güell (a colorful park with whimsical sculptures), and Casa Batlló (a modernist residential building).2. **La Rambla**: This bustling pedestrian street in the heart of the city is known for its lively atmosphere, street performers, shops, restaurants, and the famous La Boqueria market.3. **Gothic Quarter**: Barcelona's historic Gothic Quarter is a maze of narrow streets, squares, and medieval buildings. It houses the Barcelona Cathedral, the Picasso Museum, and the Plaça Reial, among other attractions.4. **Catalan Cuisine**: Barcelona is a food lover's paradise, offering a wide range of Catalan dishes and seafood specialties. Be sure to try paella, tapas, and crema catalana (a dessert similar to crème brûlée).5. **Art and Museums**: The city is home to several world-class museums, including the Picasso Museum, the Joan Miró Foundation, and the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC).6. **Beaches**: Barcelona has several beautiful urban beaches along its coastline, including Barceloneta Beach and Bogatell Beach, where you can relax and swim.7. **Montjuïc**: This hill overlooking the city is home to attractions like Montjuïc Castle, the Magic Fountain, and the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, which was used during the 1992 Summer Olympics.8. **Music and Nightlife**: Barcelona has a vibrant nightlife scene with numerous bars, clubs, and music venues. The Razzmatazz nightclub is especially popular.9. **Cultural Festivals**: The city hosts a variety of festivals and cultural events throughout the year, including the La Mercè festival and the Sant Jordi festival.10. **Modernisme**: Aside from Gaudí's work, Barcelona is known for its modernist architecture, with buildings like the Casa Amatller and the Casa Lleó Morera contributing to the city's unique architectural character.11. **Public Transportation**: Barcelona has an efficient public transportation system, including buses, trams, and the Barcelona Metro, making it easy to explore the city.12. **Football**: FC Barcelona, one of the world's most famous football (soccer) clubs, plays its home games at Camp Nou. Attending a match is a thrilling experience for sports enthusiasts.13. **Shopping**: The city offers a range of shopping experiences, from high-end boutiques along Passeig de Gràcia to traditional markets like Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria.14. **Language**: While Spanish is the official language, Catalan is also widely spoken in Barcelona. Many residents are bilingual in both languages.15. **Safety**: Barcelona is considered a safe city for tourists, but like any major urban area, it's advisable to take standard precautions against pickpocketing and petty theft.Barcelona's combination of historic charm, architectural wonders, lively street culture, and beautiful beaches makes it a captivating destination for travelers. Whether you're exploring its historic neighborhoods, savoring its cuisine, or admiring its art and architecture, Barcelona offers a rich and diverse experience.Mounted to linen.Measures 33 x 24.

Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the capital of the province of Ontario. It is a diverse and vibrant metropolis known for its cultural diversity, iconic landmarks, economic significance, and a wide range of attractions. Here are some key points about Toronto:1. **Location**: Toronto is situated in southeastern Canada, on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. It is part of the Golden Horseshoe region, which includes several major cities in southern Ontario.2. **Population**: With a population of over 2.7 million people (as of my knowledge cutoff date in September 2021), Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America.3. **Economy**: Toronto is the economic hub of Canada and is known for its diverse economy, with sectors such as finance, technology, film and television production, healthcare, and education playing significant roles.4. **Cultural Diversity**: Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, with a wide range of ethnicities and cultures represented. This diversity is celebrated through festivals, cultural events, and a vibrant culinary scene.5. **Landmarks**: The city boasts iconic landmarks such as the CN Tower, which was once the tallest freestanding structure in the world, and Casa Loma, a historic castle-like mansion. Nathan Phillips Square, with its distinctive City Hall building, is a central gathering place.6. **Arts and Culture**: Toronto is a cultural hub with numerous museums, galleries, theaters, and music venues. The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra are notable cultural institutions.7. **Sports**: Toronto is home to several professional sports teams, including the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), and Toronto FC (MLS). The city has passionate sports fans and state-of-the-art sports facilities.8. **Education**: Toronto is home to world-renowned universities and colleges, including the University of Toronto, York University, and Ryerson University. It attracts students and researchers from around the world.9. **Green Spaces**: The city offers numerous parks and green spaces, including High Park, Toronto Islands, and Edwards Gardens, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.10. **Cuisine**: Toronto's culinary scene is diverse, with a wide range of international cuisines and restaurants. You can enjoy everything from street food to fine dining.11. **Transportation**: Toronto has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, subways, and streetcars, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). The city is also served by major highways and an international airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport.12. **Neighborhoods**: Toronto is made up of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character and charm. Examples include the historic Distillery District, trendy Queen Street West, and multicultural Kensington Market.13. **Festivals**: The city hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Caribana (now called the Toronto Caribbean Carnival), Pride Toronto, and Nuit Blanche.14. **Safety**: Toronto is generally considered a safe city, with a low crime rate compared to many other major cities around the world.15. **Quality of Life**: Toronto consistently ranks as one of the most livable cities globally, thanks to its high standard of living, healthcare system, and educational opportunities.Toronto's dynamic mix of culture, business, and recreation makes it a diverse and exciting place to live and visit. Whether you're exploring its cultural attractions, enjoying its parks, or indulging in its culinary delights, Toronto offers a wide range of experiences for residents and tourists alike.Measures 33 x 24.Mounted to linen.

Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, as well as one of the most influential and iconic cities in the world. With a rich history, stunning architecture, cultural attractions, and a bustling urban atmosphere, Moscow offers a wide range of experiences. Here are some key points about Moscow:1. **Location**: Moscow is located in the western part of Russia, in the European part of the country. It is situated along the banks of the Moskva River.2. **History**: Moscow has a history that spans over 800 years, and it has played a central role in Russian politics, culture, and society. It served as the capital of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and modern Russia.3. **Red Square**: One of the most iconic landmarks in Moscow, Red Square is surrounded by historic buildings, including the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, and the State Historical Museum. It is also the site of many important historical events.4. **Kremlin**: The Moscow Kremlin is a fortified complex that houses the official residence of the President of Russia and numerous government buildings. It is also home to several cathedrals, including the Assumption Cathedral and the Annunciation Cathedral.5. **St. Basil's Cathedral**: This visually stunning cathedral with its colorful onion domes is an iconic symbol of Moscow and is located on the southern end of Red Square. It is now a museum.6. **Bolshoi Theatre**: The Bolshoi Theatre is world-famous for its ballet and opera performances. It is one of the leading cultural institutions in Russia.7. **GUM Shopping Mall**: Located on Red Square, GUM is a historic and luxurious shopping mall featuring high-end boutiques and eateries.8. **Tverskaya Street**: Tverskaya Street is one of Moscow's main thoroughfares, lined with shops, restaurants, theaters, and historic buildings.9. **Metro Stations**: Moscow's metro system is not only an efficient means of transportation but also a work of art. Many metro stations are beautifully decorated with mosaics, sculptures, and chandeliers.10. **Cultural Museums**: Moscow is home to a wealth of museums, including the State Tretyakov Gallery (focusing on Russian art), the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of Cosmonautics.11. **Gorky Park**: Named after the famous Russian writer Maxim Gorky, this park offers recreational activities, beautiful gardens, and a relaxed atmosphere.12. **Arbat Street**: Arbat Street is a historic pedestrian street known for its shops, cafes, street performers, and art galleries.13. **Nightlife**: Moscow has a vibrant nightlife scene, with numerous bars, clubs, and theaters offering entertainment into the late hours.14. **Russian Cuisine**: Sample traditional Russian dishes like borscht, pelmeni (dumplings), and blini (pancakes) at local restaurants.15. **Russian Orthodox Churches**: Moscow has many beautiful Russian Orthodox churches, including the Christ the Savior Cathedral, which is the tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world.16. **Weather**: Moscow experiences a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Winters can be quite cold, with temperatures well below freezing.17. **Language**: Russian is the official language, and while English is not widely spoken, many tourist areas have signs and information in multiple languages.Moscow's combination of historical grandeur, cultural richness, and modern energy make it a captivating destination for travelers interested in history, art, and urban exploration. Whether you're exploring its iconic landmarks, visiting its museums, or enjoying its vibrant nightlife, Moscow offers a unique and memorable experience.Measures 33 x 24.Mounted to linen.

New Zealand is a beautiful island nation located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Known for its stunning landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and unique biodiversity, New Zealand offers a wide range of experiences for travelers. Here are some key points about New Zealand:1. **Geography**: New Zealand comprises two main landmasses, the North Island and the South Island, as well as many smaller islands. It is situated about 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) southeast of Australia.2. **Maori Culture**: The indigenous Maori people have a rich cultural heritage and are an integral part of New Zealand's identity. Visitors can learn about Maori traditions, art, and language at cultural centers and through cultural experiences.3. **Natural Beauty**: New Zealand is renowned for its diverse landscapes, including mountains, fjords, forests, lakes, beaches, and geothermal areas. Iconic natural landmarks include the Southern Alps, Fiordland National Park, and the geothermal wonders of Rotorua.4. **Outdoor Activities**: The country offers numerous outdoor activities, such as hiking (known as tramping), skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, bungee jumping, and surfing. The Great Walks, a network of multi-day hiking trails, are popular among nature enthusiasts.5. **Lord of the Rings**: New Zealand's breathtaking scenery served as the backdrop for the filming of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" film trilogies. Many fans visit film locations, such as the Hobbiton Movie Set, to experience Middle-earth.6. **Wildlife**: New Zealand is home to unique wildlife, including the kiwi bird, which has become a national symbol. Visitors can also see fur seals, penguins, albatrosses, and the critically endangered kakapo parrot.7. **Wine**: New Zealand is known for its wine regions, particularly in Marlborough and Hawke's Bay. The country is renowned for its Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines.8. **Cuisine**: New Zealand cuisine often incorporates locally sourced ingredients, such as lamb, seafood, and fresh produce. Visitors can enjoy dishes like the traditional Maori hangi, green-lipped mussels, and pavlova.9. **Auckland**: New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, is known as the "City of Sails" due to its harbors and boating culture. The city offers a mix of urban and natural attractions, including the iconic Sky Tower.10. **Wellington**: The capital city, Wellington, is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, as well as its government institutions. Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum, is a popular attraction.11. **Christchurch**: The largest city on the South Island, Christchurch, is known for its English heritage and the beautiful Botanic Gardens. The city has undergone significant redevelopment after a series of earthquakes.12. **Rotorua**: Rotorua is famous for its geothermal wonders, including bubbling mud pools, geysers, and natural hot springs. It also offers cultural experiences with the Maori community.13. **Language**: English and Maori are the official languages of New Zealand.14. **Safety**: New Zealand is considered one of the safest countries in the world with low crime rates.15. **Environmental Conservation**: New Zealand places a strong emphasis on environmental conservation and sustainable tourism practices.New Zealand's diverse landscapes, welcoming culture, and outdoor adventures make it a popular destination for travelers seeking natural beauty and outdoor activities. Whether you're exploring the North Island's volcanic terrain, hiking in the South Island's alpine regions, or immersing yourself in Maori culture, New Zealand offers a memorable experience.Measures 33 x 24.Mounted to linen.

MANUEL RIVERA (1927-1995)Metamorfosis (Exvoto) 1960 signed; signed, titled, dated 1960 and variously inscribed on the reverse of the metal frame mesh and wire in metal frame100 by 73 cm. 39 3/8 by 28 3/4 in. Footnotes:With our thanks to Alfonso de la Torre, author of the Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings, 1943 - 1994 by Manuel Rivera.ProvenancePierre Matisse Gallery, New York Acquavella Modern Art, New York (#2074)Alfred Hoh Collection, Germany Horst Bittmann Collection, Germany Galeria Arnés y Röpke, Madrid and Stefan Röpke Gallery, Cologne Galeria Marita Segovia, MadridAcquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2006ExhibitionNew York, Pierre Matisse Gallery, Manuel Rivera: Recent Paintings, 1960, n.p., no. 4, illustrated in black and white Essen, Museum Folkwang; Altenburg, Lindenau-Museum, Metamorphosen - Espejos 1956 - 1966, 1994, p. 61, no. 6, illustrated in colourCologne, Stefan Röpke Gallery, Manuel Rivera-Metamorphosis, 2001Granada, Centro José Guerrero, Manuel Rivera. De Granada a Nueva York, 1946-1960, 2012, p. 51, illustrated in colourMurcia, Museo de Bellas Artes de Murcia, De paso... Manuel Rivera, 2017, n.p., illustrated in colour and illustrated on the cover in colourLiteratureMario de Oliveria, Diario de Noticias. Madrid. Capital da arte, Lisbon 1961, n.p., illustrated in black and whiteJavier Maderuelo, El País, Babelia, Espejos Líricos, Madrid 2001, n.p., illustrated in colourAlfonso de la Torre, Manuel Rivera, Catálogo Razonado de Pinturas, 1943 - 1994, Madrid 2009, p. 163, no. [227] P-60-12, illustrated in colourThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou (Benin, born 1965)Untitled (Egungun Series) 3 of an edition of 3 + 2 AP c-printimage size: 150 x 100cm (59 1/16 x 39 3/8in).sheet size: 158.7 x 108.6cm (62 1/2 x 42 3/4in). (framed)Footnotes:ProvenanceA private collection.Following his father, the renowned photographer Joseph Moise Agbodjelou by whom his craft was first inspired, Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou has made his own mark in Benin's photographic history. Having recently been appointed the president for the Photographer's Association of Porto-Novo, he is also recognised for founding Benin's first photographic school.The present work captures a figure of Egungun Yoruba masquerade. A visible manifestation on ancestral spirits, Egungun masquerade culture provides a space for annual spiritual uniting interactions with the community and relatives are on a basis of celebration honouring those who have passed away. Reminiscent and yet progressive, Leonce's work incorporates tradition with his contemporary perceptions of modern life and the people of the thriving capital city of Porto-Novo.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A plaster bust after the antique Height including sockle 34.5cm, together with a pedastal with acanthus carved capital, height 113cm.There are damages to the capital and a shrinkage crack that goes almost to the centre.

Peter Hone (1941) Two pairs of plaster capitals and a plaster bust of the Roman emperor Caracalla.One pair of capitals after Mrs Coade, with acanthus leaves in the corinthian style, topped by a smaller separate ionic capital.Large capital: H 38 x W 41cmSmaller: H 13.5 x W 30 cmThe bust: H 42cm approx

Pilasters Two wooden pilasters each with fluted shaft, one has a plaster corinthian capital (263cm high) the other carved wood, 252cm high

Peter HONE (b.1941) A pair of plaster Ionic capital wall brackets taken from the Coade original. 35cm high on each sits a plaster sphinx 30cm longThese come with all the imperfections of the originals (see images)The columns measure 35cm high 40cm max width and 20cm deep. the sphinx are not attached The total weight may be 35kg

Peter HONE (b.1941) Three plaster wall brackets, a ceiling rose and a pilaster capitalThe ceiling rose is no longer in this lot

An Ionic pilaster capital 33x57cm and three small plaster acanthus bracketsThe capital 33x57x9cm weighs 15.8kg. The corbels are 14 high and together weigh 3.5kg

Two 18th century capitals Each corinthian capital in carved wood one 50cm high the other- a pilaster capital 45cmThought to have come from a bombed church

A marble pedestal and a part stone capital With fluted 48cm square base 49cm high and a capital section in carved stoneThe pedestal is undamaged but for minor chipping to the top rim, the capital is finished on three sides, one side has lost a carved rose. See images

Capital silver miniature carriage, 835/000, with 3 teams with 2 horses and a carriage with a person on the box with a whip and a cowboy on the roof. Amsterdam last: U: 1979. approx. 440 grams. 32x5x8 cm. In good condition.

Capital 19th century German bookcase made of walnut. Circa 1880. Gründerzeit, neo-Renaissance. With full columns + capitals. Eight doors with adjustable shelves. Removable. Dimensions: W 290 x D 80 x H 266 cm. In good condition.

Capital antique bracelet gold, 750/000, with silver and richly set with diamonds. Bracelet with 4 wide openwork links decorated with, among other things, a rosette with a brilliant cut diamond in the middle and around it a border with 10 single-cut diamonds. Furthermore, each link is decorated with various old-cut diamonds. The bracelet has a box clasp. Width 32mm. Length 18 cm. approximately 85 grams. In good condition.

Capital Chinese porcelain dragon bowl with contoured rim. Dimensions: Ø 99 cm. In good condition.

Schachtner, J.A.: Poetischer Versuch in zerschiedenen Arten von Gedichten. Mit einer Vorrede des berühmten Tit. herrn Professor Gottscheds. Augsburg und Innsbruck, Joesph Wolff 1765. Mit fig. Titelv. 16 Bll., 443 S., 1 nn. S. Ppbd. d. Zt. mit hs Rückensch. (ber., fleckig, best., Capital beschäd. - Durchgehend fl., Schnitt beschäd.

Graphic Illustrations: of the Most Prominent Features of the French Capital with Characteristic Figures in the Foregrounds... from Accurate Designs taken in Paris during the Imperial Reign of Buonaparte. London 1816. Folio. With 12 double-page engraved plates by Porter, Dadley, Angus and others, captions in English and French. London 1816. Hldr. d. Zt. (Alterssp., wasserrandig). - Stockfl., kl. Alterssp., w. Ränder stärk wasserr.

Marx,K.: Le Capital (Livre premier: Développement de la production capitaliste). Traduction de J. Roy, entièrement revisée par l'auteur. Paris, M.Lachatre & Cie. 1872-75. 4°. Mit 2 Holzst. auf Vor- und Haupttitel, Holzst.-Portrait u. Brief-Faksimile, beide blattgroß, sowie zahlr. Holzstich-Vign. im Text. 351 S. Spät. Hldr. mit goldgepr. Rückentit. (Restauriert, Bezug über dem Vordergelenk angerissen). Erste französische Ausgabe des ersten Bandes von "Das Kapital". - Marx/Engels Erstdrucke 33. - In zehn Lieferungen erschienen, an deren Übersetzung und Redaktion Marx persönlich mitwirkte. Im "Avis au lecteur" vom 28.IV.1875 schreibt er: "Cette édition francaise ... possède une valeur scientifique indépendante de l'original et doit être consultée même par les lecteurs familiers avec la langue allemande" (S. 348). Die französische Übertragung der Bände II und III erschien erst 1900-1902. - Gebräunt, stellenweise etw. fleckig, S. 11-14 mit Spannungsrissen im Bund, etwa ab S. 270 schwacher Wasserrand in der oberen Außenecke.

Full title: A Chinese famille rose 'Xi Xiang Ji' kendi, YongzhengDescription:H.: 23,5 cm Provenance: - S. Marchant & Son, London, 10 June 2009. Published in their catalogue 'Recent Acquisitions, 2009', p. 42, no. 24, and of course also exhibited at their premises. (see images no. 8 and 9) Ref.: The figural scene faithfully depicts Act 15 - Changting Songbie (Farewell at the Pavilion) of Xi Xiang Ji (Romance of the Western Chamber) by the Yuan dynasty playwright Wang Shifu (1250-1337). In Act 15, the female protagonist Cui Yingying sends her newly wed husband Zhang Gong off to the capital for the civil examination.Condition:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition.Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.rm-auctions.com/en/condition-report/75Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

SAM BOUGH RSA RSW (SCOTTISH 1822 - 1878), RIDING ACROSS THE SANDS oil on canvas, monogrammed and dated 1860 framed image size 31cm x 61cm, overall size 45cm x 76cm Label verso: St. Helier Galleries Ltd., Jersey. Provenance: Christies, London, March 2011, label verso. Note: Considered to be one of the most influential and prolific Scottish landscape painters of the 19th century, Sam Bough RSA was a self-taught artist who spent much of his career working in Scotland. Born in 1822 in Carlisle, Bough settled in Manchester where he worked as a scene painter in the Theatre Royal. After moving to Glasgow he continued to paint in the evenings whilst working at the New Princes Theatre, eventually building enough success to move to painting full-time. Bough's reputation as a topographical and landscape painter grew during the 1850's and by the time he resettled in Edinburgh he had established himself as a successful landscape artist. Whilst living in the capital he created some of his most important paintings. At this point in the 1950s, artistically he was reaping the rewards of many years working and sketching outside, most particularly amongst the ships and shores of the Clyde, Forth and the Fife coast. He had trained his eye sketching from nature across the countryside of the north of England and Scotland. Now able to commit to painting full-time, he was prolific and successful, and in one year, 1859, he submitted seven paintings to the Manchester Institute and a further ten to the Royal Scottish Academy. With a relaxed approach to life, one story tells of him submitting ten canvases to an exhibition, nine fully realised and one completely blank. When questioned over the blank canvas, he indicated that the exhibition was not for another two weeks, so he had plenty of time to work it up! Bough was as successful a painter in both oils and watercolours, and was committed to depicting a wide variety of landscape views and effects, urban and rural, bright days and dark storms. However, there are specific locations and landscapes that Bough returns to regularly in his work; the hustle and bustle of harbours and coastal towns, with the distinctive Newhaven harbour a particular favourite and the hunting Forest of Cadzow, near Hamilton. Generally associated with views of Scotland, he did also create a series of Italian views. In general, his spontaneity, loose technique and interest in capturing fleeting atmospheric effects, particularly cloud formations and weather, establishes him as an important predecessor of the Scottish Impressionists, paving the way for the development towards a freer, plein air style.

A LARGE GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF THE MEDICINE BUDDHA (BHAISAJYAGURU), MING DYNASTYChina, 1368-1644. Finely cast, the Buddha is seated in dhyanasana with his right hand extended in varadamudra while holding a small myrobalan fruit and his left raised above his lap. He wears monastic, loosely draped, and layered robes, belted at the waist and opening at the chest. His serene face with heavy-lidded eyes below elegantly arched brows centered by a circular urna, his full bow-shaped lips forming a calm smile, flanked by long pendulous earlobes. His hair is dressed in tight curls that continue up over the domed ushnisha.Provenance: From the collection of Captain Peter Dircks and thence by descent in the same family. Peter Leonardus Dircks (1883-1954) was a naval officer in the Siam Steam Navigation Company. He was posted between the ports of Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok, and Jakarta, and during his time with the Company he developed a profound interest and knowledge of Asian antiques and works of art. After years of travel, Dircks arrived in Copenhagen in the late 1920s, eventually settling in the Danish capital. From this time until his death in 1954, he kept collecting permanently.Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. The lacquer coating is ancient and original, with absolutely no restoration whatsoever - something that is exceedingly rare to find. Old wear, signs of weathering and erosion, encrustations, flaking to lacquer, nicks, scratches, minor dents. Figure and stand do not fit 100% perfectly, possibly due to heat influence at some point in time, but definitely belong together originally. The bronze is covered overall in a rich, naturally grown, dark patina and displays exceptionally well.Weight: 15.1 kgDimensions: Height 49.6 cm The figure is raised on a separately cast lotus base comprised of three tiers of naturalistic petals above an openworked foot of scrolling foliage. (2)Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's London, 3 November 2020, lot 75 Price: GBP 43,750 or approx. EUR 65,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A lacquered gilt-bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 16th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling as well as the related lacquer gilding, also flaking off in some minor areas. Note the lacking base and the much smaller size (38 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's New York, 24 September 2021, lot 777 Price: USD 250,000 or approx. EUR 254,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A gilt-lacquered bronze figure of the Medicine Buddha, Ming dynasty Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject, modeling with similar pose, robes, expression, hair, and separately cast base, manner of casting, and lacquer-gilding. Note the larger size (71.1 cm). 明代鎏金漆藥師佛銅像中國，1368-1644年。此尊髮髻高束，面龐豐腴，雙目垂俯，眉間有白毫，相容和熙，頭髮成螺髻。肩胸寬厚，體態飽滿。身著敞胸袈裟，衣緣鏨刻精美的纏枝花卉，折疊曲复，流回自然。左手結禪定印，右手指地結觸地印，跏趺端坐於仰覆蓮台座。 來源：來自 Peter Dircks 船長的收藏，在同一家族傳承； 品相：狀態良好，漆層沒有經過任何修復。磨損、風化和侵蝕跡象、結殼、漆層剝落、刻痕、劃痕、輕微凹痕。造像和底座並非完美契合，但絕對是一套。造像整體上覆蓋著一層自然神色包漿。 重量：15.1 公斤 尺寸：高 49.6 厘米 底座鏤空，飾卷葉紋 (2) 拍賣比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：倫敦佳士得，2020年11月3日，lot 75 價格：GBP 43,750（相當今日EUR 65,500） 描述：明十六世紀鎏金銅紅金漆釋迦摩尼佛坐像 專家註釋：比較非常相近模型、相近金漆鎏金，有些地方漆層剝落。請注意 模有底座和尺寸較小 (38 厘米)。 拍賣比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2021年9月24日，lot 777 價格：USD 250,000（相當今日EUR 254,000） 描述：明銅漆金藥師佛坐像 專家註釋：比較非常相近主題、相似的姿勢、長袍、表情、髮型和另外鑄造的底座、鑄造風格，以及金漆鎏金。請注意 尺寸較大 (71.1 厘米)。由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看

A LARGE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT POTTERY FIGURE OF A MALE DEITY, ANCIENT REGION OF HUND, PAKISTAN, 7TH-8TH CENTURYScientific Analysis Report: A thermoluminescence sample analysis has been conducted by Arcadia, Tecnologie Per I Beni Culturali, Milan, dated 2 October 2015, reference no. 347E. The test confirms the sculpture is “in good agreement with the presumed age, and therefore confirms the authenticity of the samples." A copy of the thermoluminescence analysis report accompanies this lot.Gracefully modeled, seated with arms slightly outstretched, the head gently lowered and turned to the side with a downcast gaze, the eyes with delicately carved pupils and lids, below elegantly arched brows, above bow-shaped lips. His slender yet muscular body is adorned with beaded jewelry, his head with an elaborate foliate crown, finely beaded.Provenance: Leonardo Vigorelli, Bergamo, Italy. Mr. Vigorelli is a retired Italian art dealer and noted collector, specializing in African and ancient Hindu-Buddhist art. After studying anthropology and decades of travel as well as extensive field research in India, the Himalayan region, Southeast Asia, and Africa, he founded the Dalton Somare art gallery in Milan, Italy, which today is run by his two sons. Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Ancient wear from within the culture, weathering and erosion, expected firing flaws, remnants of old pigment, obvious losses, cracks, and chips, overall fully consistent with the age of the sculpture. A copy of a conservational report, edited by Nicola Restauri SRL, Torino, Italy, titled “Report of Interventions Performed" (title translated from Italian) is accompanying the present lot. This report is an integrated component of this condition report.To receive a PDF copy of this dossier, please refer to the department.Italian Export License: Attestato di libera circolazione, N. 16820, dated 16 February 2016 has been granted by the Ufficio Esportazione di Milano and a copy accompanies this lot.Dimensions: Height 98.5 cm Hund, known in antiquity as Udabhandapura, was a small village in the Swabi district, situated on the right bank of the Indus River in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It was the Turk Shahi dynasty's capital of Gandhara, and possibly functioned as a winter capital alternating with the summer capital of Kabul within the kingdom of Kapisa-Gandhara in the 7th-9th century. Old relics and remains of ancient civilizations have been found in the village after excavation work was undertaken by the government in the recent past. The history and past glory of the Hund has been preserved by the local government which constructed a museum and a replica of the tower of Olympia. The tower watches over the mighty Indus river, commemorating Alexander the Great's crossing of the Indus while staying in Hund during his final military campaign for the Indian subcontinent.Literature comparison: Compare a related statue of a female Devata from Hund, dated 6th-7th century, in the Museum of Oriental Art in Turin. Compare a related male statue from Hund, dated 6th-7th century, in the Museum of Oriental Art in Turin. For another related example, see Michael Henss, “The Mystery of the Hund Statues: An Unknown Chapter of Central Asia Statuary", Arts of Asia, vol. 46, issue 1, (January-February 2016), p. 28.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's Paris, 12 June 2012, lot 304 Price: EUR 23,750 or approx. EUR 28,500 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A terracotta bust of a celestial female attendant, Pakistan, Hund Region, circa 8th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling with similar slender figure, elaborate beaded jewelry, and fine facial features. Note the much smaller size (63 cm) and the lacking legs, which have been preserved on the present lot.

A RARE SPINACH-GREEN JADE FIGURE OF A TIGER, SECOND HALF OF THE QIANLONG PERIODChina, c. 1760-1795. Carved from a large boulder, the tiger rests in a recumbent pose with its legs tucked beneath its body and its tail curling to the side. The body is neatly incised with thin stripes, and its face is well detailed with large round eyes, thick arched brows, and thin whiskers. The tiger bares its sharp teeth in a fierce snarl, wrinkling its face, and laying its ears back. The prominent, menacing claws are another distinct feature, clearly identifying the animal as the biggest and most dangerous of all felines, also known as 'Man Eater' in some cultures.The superbly polished stone of an even and remarkably pure deep spinach-green tone with few minute dark flecks and icy veins. Possibly Khotan jade.Provenance: French trade. Condition: Superb condition with minimal wear. The stone with few natural fissures, some of which may have developed into small hairline cracks.Weight: 1,488.3 g Dimensions: Length 15.3 cm Prior to the Qianlong period, jade carvings in China were largely confined to small-sized items such as scholar's objects, pendants, plaques, and palm-sized vessels, due to the rarity of quality jade. Most jade quarries were a great distance from the capital and were outside the jurisdiction of the early Qing empire until the 1750s. In the middle of Qianlong's reign in 1759, the emperor expanded his rule into the Xinjiang territory while quelling the Dzungar Khanate and the Altishahr Khojas rebellions, making a large supply of jade material from the region available to the empire.After 1760, when the Kingdom of Yutian (modern-day Xinjiang province) was brought under Chinese influence, the fine raw jade boulders from that area were readily available to Chinese carvers. The region known as Khotan, now in Xinjiang province, is particularly famous for its fine nephrite jade. With these materials, and the encouragement of the emperor, the jade lapidaries of the second half Qianlong period were able to produce remarkable feats of carving. Large jade animal carvings represent some of the finest jade products of the early Qing dynasty, leading to the heights of achievement associated with the reign of the Qianlong emperor. Animals including tigers, horses, and elephants were popular, as were mythical beasts such as the qilin or the Buddhist lion.Tigers have been of great importance in Chinese culture since the earliest surviving records of Chinese history, with the character 虎 appearing on Shang-era oracle bones. In ancient China, the Siberian and Bengal tigers were common in the northeast and southwest respectively, and tigers figure prominently in Chinese myth, astrology, poetry, painting, and other fields. Most prominently, the tiger has long been regarded as a major symbol of masculine yang energy and the king of the animals.Literature comparison:Compare a related large spinach-green jade Buddhistic lion, 19.8 cm wide, date to the Qianlong period, formerly in the collections of R.C. Bruce, the 3rd Baron Alington of Crichel, and the Hon. Mrs Mary Anna Marten OBE, illustrated by S.C.Nott in Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages, Rutland, Vermont, 1973, pl. LXIII. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Woolley & Wallis, 17 November 2010, lot 342 Price: GBP 440,000 or approx. EUR 888,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: An extremely rare Chinese Imperial gilded spinach-green jade Buddhist lion dog, Qianlong period Expert remark: Compare the related color with a similar albeit slightly more uneven green tone, and compare the related manner of carving. Note the size (20 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Woolley & Wallis, 20 May 2009, lot 388 Price: GBP 3,400,000 or approx. EUR 7,120,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: The Pelham Water Buffalo, Qianlong period Expert remark: Compare the closely related even tone of spinach green, and the related manner of carving. Note the size (20.8 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 29 May 2013, lot 1962 Price: HKD 275,000 or approx. EUR 41,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A pair of carved spinach-green jade rams Expert remark: Compare the related color and manner of carving. Note the size (17.5 cm) and that the lot comprises a pair. 乾隆時期後半葉菠菜綠玉虎中國，約1760-1795年。 老虎由一整塊玉石雕刻而成，呈臥姿，雙腿收在身體下方，尾巴捲曲到一側。玉虎大眼圓睜，濃眉，細須，齜牙咧嘴，似乎在發出咆哮，耳朵向後仰。表面拋光精美，呈均勻且非常純淨的深菠菜綠色調，帶有一些微小的黑色斑點和冰冷的内沁。可能是和田玉。 來源：法國古玩交易。 品相：狀況極佳，極少磨損。玉石有輕微天然裂隙，有的可能已發展成細小的裂紋。 重量：1,488.3 克 尺寸：長 15.3 厘米由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看

A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A DANCING LADY, TANG DYNASTYChina, 618-907. Well modeled, depicted in an animated pose with the body swaying and head tilted to one side. Her right hand raised and the left lowered at her side, both concealed within long billowing sleeves. Dressed in voluminous robes with incised folds, the face with finely painted details, the hair pulled up into two buns.Provenance: French trade.Condition: Some repairs, fills, and touchups as generally expected from authentic Tang-dynasty excavations. Expected old wear, some losses and cracks, signs of weathering and erosion, encrustations, remnants of ancient pigments. Overall presenting remarkably well.Weight: 478.9 gDimensions: Height 24.3 cm Dancers, musicians, acrobats, and other entertainers were popular subjects for the numerous pottery figures buried in tombs. The Tang capital at Chang'an (present-day Xi'an) was cosmopolitan in character, with merchants from most parts of Asia trading there. Dancers and musicians were brought to the capital from central and southern Asia, and especially from the city states along the Silk Route. There was probably competition among the elite as to who had the more exotic musicians and dancers at any one time performing in their households. These ladies may not, however, represent foreigners, as their hair is dressed in Chinese fashion in the mode of the early eighth century, as seen in the wall paintings of the tomb of the Princess Yongtai (see Akiyama et al., Arts of China: Neolithic Cultures to the T'ang Dynasty. Recent Discoveries, 1968, no. 230; and Wenwu, 1964.1, p. 7-33, fig. 10).Literature comparison: Compare five closely related pottery figures of dancers, dated to the second half of the 7th century, formerly in the collection of Robert Rousset and now in the Musee Guimet, Paris, object numbers MA 4687, 4292, 4699, 4686, and 4698. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's New York, 10 May 2018, lot 967Price: USD 18,750 or approx. EUR 21,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A painted pottery figure of a dancing lady, Tang dynastyExpert remark: Compare the related modeling with similar pose, robe, and hairstyle. Note the size (28.6 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's New York, 14 September 2019, lot 1370Price: USD 35,000 or approx. EUR 38,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: Two painted pottery figures of female dancers, Tang dynastyExpert remark: Compare the related modeling with similar pose and hairstyle. Note the size (28.3 cm) and that the lot comprises a pair. 唐代彩繪舞俑中國，618-907年。舞女身體搖擺，頭部向一側傾斜，右手舉起，左手垂在身側，兩隻手都藏在長袖裡。身著寬大的長袍，臉上表情生動，頭髮挽成兩個髻。 來源：法國古玩交易。 品相：一些修復、填充和修飾，磨損、裂縫、風化和侵蝕的跡象、結殼、顏料的殘留物。 重量：478.9 克 尺寸：高 24.3 厘米文獻比較： 五件非常相近的七世紀上半葉舞俑，曾於Robert Rousset收藏，現藏於巴黎吉美國立亞洲藝術博物館，館藏編號MA 4687，4292，4699，4686和4698。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2018年5月10日，lot 967 價格：USD 18,750（相當於今日EUR 21,000） 描述：唐代彩繪舞俑 專家評論：比較相近的姿勢、長袍和髮型。請注意尺寸(28.6厘米)。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2019年9月14日，lot 1370 價格：USD 35,000（相當於今日EUR 38,000） 描述：唐陶加彩女舞俑兩件 專家評論：比較相近的姿勢和髮型。請注意尺寸(28.3厘米)，以及此為一對。

A LARGE FAMILLE ROSE 'WU SHUANG PU' OCTAGONAL VASE, CHINA, 19TH CENTURYOf square section with cropped corners, the baluster body supported on a short waisted foot and rising to a slender neck with a flared mouth. The exterior finely painted in bright enamels with heroes and heroines from the Wu Shuang Pu with accompanying inscriptions. Sun Quan, Di Renjie, Fu Sheng, and Wu Zetian are named on their flanking cropped corners, alternating high and low, and an epithet for each written above their emblems, along with excerpts from their stories in the Wu Shuang Pu above and below each figure.Provenance: English trade. Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear and firing irregularities. The rim with a shallow chip.Weight: 3,161 g Dimensions: Height 38.9 cm Wu Shuang Pu ('Table of Peerless Heroes') by Jin Guliang is a book of woodcut prints, first printed in 1694, early on in the Qing dynasty. This book contains the biographies and imagined portraits of 40 notable heroes and heroines from the Han Dynasty to the Song Dynasty, all accompanied by a brief introduction and guided by a related poem in Yuefu style. The illustrations from the book were widely distributed and re-used, often as motifs on Chinese porcelain.Di Renjie (630-700), formally Duke Wenhui of Liang, was a Chinese politician of the Tang and Wu Zhou dynasties, twice serving as chancellor during the reign of Wu Zetian. He was one of the most celebrated officials of Wu Zetian's reign and was thus included in Wu Shuang Pu. He is depicted on this lot wearing polychrome robes with floral medallions.Fu Sheng (268-178 BC) was a Chinese philosopher and writer. He was a Confucian scholar of the Qin and Western Han dynasties of ancient China, famous for saving the Confucian classic Shangshu ('Book of Documents') from the book burning of the first Qin emperor. Fu Sheng is recognized as one of the most important Confucians of the Han Dynasty. He is often venerated in Confucian temples along with other sages, and has been a subject of many poems, essays, and paintings. He is depicted on this lot seated on a rock ledge and above him are his emblematic books.Wu Zetian (624-705) was the first and only female emperor in Chinese history. She subsequently founded and ruled the Wu Zhou dynasty of China from 690 to 705. She was the only female sovereign in the history of China widely regarded as legitimate. Under her 40-year reign, China grew larger, becoming one of the great powers of the world, its culture and economy revitalized, and corruption in the court reduced. She was removed from power in a coup and died a few months later. She is depicted on this lot wearing her imperial robes, and above her is Mount Song where her rule was legitimized during the Feng Shan.Sun Ce (175-200) was a Chinese military general, politician, and warlord who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. He was the eldest child of Sun Jian, who had found the Heirloom Seal of the Realm when his forces occupied the evacuated Han imperial capital of Luoyang, in the course of the campaign against Dong Zhuo, and later suffered a violent death during the Battle of Xiangyang when Sun Ce was only 16. Upon his father's death, Sun Ce inherited the seal and gave it to Yuan Shu so that he might lend him troops to take revenge for his uncle, who had been fighting Warlord Lu Kang. The young Sun Quan is depicted on this lot wearing heavy armor with a sheathed sword, holding a large axe, with the Heirloom Seal of the Realm painted above.Expert's note: The Heirloom Seal of the Realm, also known in English as the Imperial Seal of China, was a Chinese jade seal allegedly carved out of the Heshibi, a sacred piece of jade. The Seal can safely be described as the most important and valuable lost artifact in the world. The Seal was created in 221 BC, shortly after Qin Shi Huang unified China and established the Qin dynasty, China's first imperial dynasty. It then served as the imperial Chinese seal throughout the next millennium of Chinese history, and its possession was seen as a physical symbol of the Mandate of Heaven. The Heirloom Seal was subsequently lost around the end of the Tang dynasty or during the earlier Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Several seals have since been claimed as the lost Heirloom Seal, but none have held up under scrutiny.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams Edinburgh, 24 November 2011, lot 432 Price: GBP 3,125 or approx. EUR 6,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A famille rose figural vase, 19th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, decoration, and subject. Note the smaller size (35.5 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 14 September 2019, lot 1511 Price: USD 6,250 or approx. EUR 7,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A famille-rose 'Wu Shuang Pu' quadrangular vase, late Qing dynasty Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject. Note the similar size (38 cm). 十九世紀粉彩無雙譜六角瓶口外撇，溜肩，瓶身六角，底足内凹。粉彩描繪《無雙譜》中的英雄、政治家、官員和皇帝，並附有注解，如孫權、狄仁傑、伏生、武則天等，還摘錄了《無雙譜》中對人物的介紹。 來源：英國古玩交易。 品相：狀況非常好，僅有輕微磨損和燒製不規則，邊緣有淺缺口。 重量：3,161 克 尺寸：高 38.9 厘米 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：愛丁堡邦翰斯，2011年11月24日，lot 432 價格：GBP 3,125（相當於今日EUR 6,000） 描述：十九世紀粉彩人物瓶 專家評論：比較非常相近的外形，裝飾和主題。請注意尺寸較小 (35.5 厘米)。由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看

A 'QIANJIANG CAI' ENAMELED 'LUSH FORESTS AND HIGH BAMBOO' PLAQUE, BY JIN PINQING (1862-1908)Expert's note: Qianjiang cai or 'pastel palette' enamels reflected the late Qing potter's increasing inability to produce the more technically demanding vibrant colors of the earlier High Qing or the later Republic period. To borrow a modern aphorism however, the determined late Qing artisans turned this 'bug' into a 'feature' - notably the dreamlike faintness of these colors became popular with the melancholy intelligentsia of the time and led to masterworks by the best, with Cheng Men (1833-1908) and Jin Pinqing (1862-1908), the painter of the present lot, being the most renowned.The rectangular plaque painted in orange, green, and blue tones with thinly applied enamels depicting a forest landscape with hills and mountains, bamboo groves and pine trees in the foreground. Two scholars sit conversing in a field while a third approaches them on foot, two houses with a tranquil river running beside it which disappears into the mountains. The plaque with a lengthy dedication written by Wang Fengchi (1824-1898), a scholar and official who was friends with Jin Pinqing and often collaborated with him on porcelain paintings.Inscriptions: Top center, titled 'Lush Forests and High Bamboo', signed 'written by Jin Pinqing', two seals. Top left, inscribed 'Some time ago in the Yijin Studio in the capital, I saw an ink painting by the master Wang Jian from Taicang with a lush forest. The landscape was quite unique. The [present] painting was painted for me by Pinqing in the style of porcelain paintings from Zhushan. The paintings complement each other. The ink style is so gentle and mild like a breath of air. The [original] painting was done in the Spring of the Year of Dingchou [corresponding to 1877] in the third year of the Guangxu era. I am very touched, thus I wrote this dedication. Wang Fenchi.'Provenance: Boston trade. Acquired from a private estate.Condition: Good condition with minor wear and firing irregularities, some of the enamels slightly faded and with minor rubbing and minimal losses, and light surface scratches. Weight: 2,651 gDimensions: Image size 26.3 x 40.7 cm. Size incl. frame 34.1 x 48.6 cm. With an associated gilt wood frame. (2)Qianjiang is a term used to describe a type of over-glaze enameled ware that was very popular during the Late Qing/Early Republican Period. The term Qianjiang cai (enamels) or Qianjiang porcelain was only coined in the 1950s. Prior to that, annals or commentaries in the late Qing and Republican periods did not classify it as a new distinctive type of over-glaze enamel decorative technique on porcelain. The term was initially used to describe a distinct style of landscape painting by the Yuan master Huang Gongwang. It is typified by the use of a particular color scheme: varying ink tones for outlines and reddish-brown for other aspects such as foliage, flowing water, mountain shades etc. The term was subsequently used to describe a porcelain painting style that used similar techniques but with additional colors such as aquamarine, moss green, pale blue, red and light pink.The relationship between qianjiang and fencai painting has caused quite a bit of confusion. In terms of the decorating medium, qianjiang utilizes fencai enamels. The main difference is actually the source of inspiration for the painting because the Qianjiang school draws its inspiration from the Chinese literati style, whereas the typical fencai work is more akin to gongbi painting. For fencai painting, the areas within the outlines of the motif are first applied with an arsenic-based opaque white pigment. The deeper and lighter tones are then obtained by mixing the enamels with different amounts of this opaque substance. For Qianjiang, the enamels are applied directly without the opaque white pigment. Hence, the enamels are thin and lack tonal gradations, especially on the early qianjiang works.Auction result comparison: Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's London, 16 May 2014, lot 1254Price: GBP 18,750 or approx. EUR 32,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A large circular famille rose 'landscape' plaque, late 19th/20th century, dated Bingzi year, corresponding to 1874Expert remark: Note the size (47.6 cm diameter).Auction result comparison: Type: RelatedAuction: Bonhams San Francisco, 11 December 2015, lot 2291Price: USD 21,250 or approx. EUR 25,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A qianjiangcai enameled plaque, dated by inscription to 1894Expert remark: Note the size (55.2 cm). 金品卿(1862-1908) 淺絳彩《茂林脩竹》瓷板瓷板由王鳳池（1824-1898）所題，他是一位學者兼官員，與金品卿是好友，經常合作創作瓷畫。畫面筆力瀟灑，設色清麗。 款識: 品卿金誥寫；前在京都詒晉齋，見太倉王遠照先生有《茂林修竹》墨綃一幅，覺蘭亭風景皆入筆妙。此黟山品卿居士以珠山瓷笺寫寄吾宗。逢卿刺史，以補映帶者。覺筆墨間亦含惠風和暢之致。是幅成於光緒三年丁丑暮春之初，愚見而動幽情，書此訂再暢敘。王鳳池。來源：波士頓貿易，購自私人莊園。 品相：狀況良好，有輕微磨損和燒製不規則，一些琺瑯輕微褪色，有輕微摩擦、缺損，以及輕微的表面劃痕。 重量：2,651 克 尺寸：畫面26.3 x 40.7 厘米，總 34.1 x 48.6 厘米. 配有金漆木框。 (2)由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看

A LARGE GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF ZHENWU, THE PERFECTED WARRIOR, MING DYNASTYChina, 1368-1644. Well cast, standing on a rectangular base supported on four spreading feet, his left hand raised in front of his chest and his right holding a sword hilt (the blade now lost), clad in voluminous robes decorated with floral and scroll designs over the characteristic armor. His face with a calm expression marked by heavy-lidded downcast eyes centered by arched brows and a third eye, framed by the neatly incised hair and beard.Provenance: From a private collection in the United States. The base with an old label, 'JPC 62 23/C'.Condition: Good condition with expected wear and casting irregularities, signs of weathering, minor losses, small nicks, the left arm slightly loose, the figure leaning slightly forward, rubbing and losses to lacquer and gilt. The bronze with a rich, naturally grown, dark patina with malachite encrustations to the base.Weight: 5,286 g Dimensions: Height 38.7 cm Zhenwu, originally called Xuanwu (Dark Warrior), first appears in the Daoist pantheon as the embodiment of one of the four cardinal directions, representing the north, depicted emblematically as a tortoise entwined with a snake. The tortoise and snake imagery can be traced back to the late Warring States period, circa 3rd century B.C.In the early Northern Song dynasty, the emperor Song Zhenzong (r. 998-1022) who was an ardent Daoist, decreed that the god's name should be changed to Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior), and ordered a temple to be built in the Song capital city, Kaifeng, for the worship of Zhenwu, who was then represented in human form. During the Yuan dynasty, Zhenwu was elevated to the rank of celestial emperor and referred to as “Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven, Primal Sage, and Benevolent Majesty."In the early Ming dynasty, Zhenwu again was favored by the imperial house, and the early Ming emperor Yongle (r. 1403-1424) ordered the construction of many temples dedicated to Zhenwu, including the large temple which still remains as the northernmost building at the meridian of the 'Forbidden City' in Beijing. Zhenwu became one of the most important and most widely venerated of all the Daoist gods during the Ming dynasty and continued to be worshiped by Manchu emperors throughout the Qing dynasty.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's London, 14 May 2019, lot 124 Price: GBP 18,750 or approx. EUR 28,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A gilt-bronze figure of Zhenwu, 17th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling, with similar face, hair, and dress, and manner of casting and gilding. Compare the similar subject. Note the seated pose and slightly larger size (44 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 28 May 2014, lot 3526 Price: HKD 106,250 or approx. EUR 15,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A lacquered bronze figure of Weituo, late Ming/early Qing dynasty, 17th century Expert remark: Compare the related modeling with similar armor and manner of casting and gilding. Note the slightly smaller size (36 cm). Note the different subject, which is generally regarded as less rare. 明代大型銅漆金真武大帝立像中國，1368-1644年。鑄造精良，真武大帝呈立姿，面龐豐腴，雙目微睜，目光下斂，眉毛和鬍鬚濃重，腰板筆直，挺胸抬頭；衣褶婉轉自然，展現出多層次折迭的衣折及立體袖擺，線條簡練生動，內含張力，具有不同凡俗的威儀。鑄造比例勻稱協調，雕刻細膩生動，結構嚴謹。 來源：美國私人收藏，底部老標籤“JPC 62 23/C"。 品相：狀況良好，有磨損和鑄造不規則、風化跡象、輕微損失和小刻痕，左臂略微鬆動，人物稍微向前傾斜，漆金有磨擦和缺損。整像包漿濃厚瑩潤，底部有綠色結殼。 重量：5,286 克 尺寸：高38.7 厘米 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：倫敦佳士得，2019年5月14日，lot 124 價格：GBP 18,750（相當於今日EUR 28,500） 描述：明末清初鎏金銅真武大帝坐像 專家評論：比較非常相近模板，相似的臉部、髮型和長袍、鑄造風格和鎏金。比較相似的主題。請注意坐姿和尺寸較大 (44 厘米)。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：香港佳士得，2014年5月28日，lot 3526 價格：HKD 106,250（相當於今日EUR 15,000） 描述：十七世紀明末至清初鎏金韋駄天銅像 專家評論：比較相近模板、鑄造風格和鎏金。請注意尺寸較小(36 厘米)、不同且較少見的主題。

A LARGE SANCAI-GLAZED 'ARCHER' GUARDIAN FIGURE (LOKAPALA), TANG DYNASTYChina, 7th-8th century. Exquisitely modeled, standing on a recumbent bull over a pierced rockwork base, his right arm bent and left arm extended, poised to shoot an arrow from his now lost bow. The lokapala is dressed in elaborate armor with dragon epaulets and divided breast plate, over a knee-length tunic. His unglazed face is well modeled with a fierce, somewhat hypnotic expression. The head is surmounted by a tall phoenix-form headdress. The figure is splash-glazed in amber, green, and straw.Provenance: From the collection of Joseph Rondina, acquired before 1996, and thence by descent to the last owner. Joseph Rondina (1927-2022) was born into a first-generation Florentine-American family in Auburn, upstate New York. Returning to the U.S. after being stationed in Berlin at the end of the Second World War, he studied at the Whitman School of Design before opening Joseph Rondina Antiques on Madison Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side in 1957. In the beginning, his interests focused primarily on European 18th-century decorative arts and furniture, over time developing to include Chinese, Korean, Indian, Thai, Cambodian, Persian and Japanese art, bringing a more esoteric and exotic style to the market. His clientele included stars of the stage and screen, royalty, notables, dignitaries, and denizens of the social register from the United States and abroad.Condition: Excellent condition, commensurate with age. Old repairs and minor touch-ups as generally expected from authentic Tang-dynasty excavations. Old wear, glaze flaking and crackling, small nicks and losses, light scratches, soil encrustations overall.Weight: 11.5 kgDimensions: Height 97.4 cm Large, imposing guardian figures like the present lot were made to stand guard in the tombs of Tang dynasty elite. Those with vibrant sancai (three color) glazes, like the current example, flourished from the late 7th to mid-8th century. One of the earliest tombs to contain sancai pieces was that of Li Feng, Prince of Guo (622-675), fifteenth son of Emperor Gaozu, founder of the Tang dynasty. By the first decade of the 8th century, large sancai figures were included in the tombs of royalty and nobility both at the capital Chang'an (modern day Xian) and at Luoyang, which served as the Eastern Capital in the Tang period. The inclusion of large sancai figures declined significantly following the An Lushan rebellion of 755-763, which had a devastating effect on the empire, seriously weakening the dynasty, and leading to the loss of the Western Regions.Expert's note: Based on the size and quality of the modeling of the present lot, and considering the known examples of Lokapala in public collections, both in China and around the world, it is obvious that the current figure hails from the tomb of an elite individual. 唐代三彩護法立像中國，七至八世紀。護法站在一頭公牛上，他的右臂彎曲，左臂伸展，似乎準備射箭。護法身著盔甲，上龍形肩章和胸甲。臉龐輪廓分明，表情凶狠。頭上戴著頭盔。施琥珀色、綠色和稻草色三彩釉。 來源：美國紐約Joseph Rondina收藏。Joseph Rondina (1927-2022年) 出生於紐約州北部奧本的第一代佛羅倫薩美國人家庭。第二次世界大戰結束後駐紮在柏林，後回到美國。之後他在惠特曼設計學院學習，於 1957 年在曼哈頓上東區的麥迪遜大街開設了 Joseph Rondina 古董店。一開始，他的興趣主要集中在歐洲十八世紀的裝飾藝術和家具。隨著時間的推移，他開始收集印度、中國、韓國和日本的藝術。他的客戶包括來自美國和國外的銀幕明星、皇室成員、名人、政要和社會名流。 品相：狀況極佳，小修，有磨損、釉面剝落和裂紋、小缺口和缺損、輕微劃痕、土壤結殼。 重量：11.5 公斤 尺寸：高 97.4 厘米

A SANDSTONE HEAD OF BUDDHA, ANGKOR PERIOD, BAYON STYLEKhmer Empire, 12th-13th century. Boldly carved, the round face with a prominent hairline and elongated earlobes with a serene expression, heavy-lidded eyes, and full bow-shaped lips. The hair neatly arranged in vertical rows with finely incised wavy lines, surmounted by a topknot tightly set in spiral braids above a ring of lappets.Provenance: From an English private collection.Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, losses, signs of weathering and erosion, nicks, scratches, encrustations. An old repair to where the topknot connects with the head.Weight: 5,181 g (incl. stand)Dimensions: Height 24.5 cm (exc. stand) and 34.2 cm (incl. stand) Mounted on an associated metal base. (2)This head belongs stylistically to the latter part of the reign of King Jayavarman VII (1181-1219), a devout Buddhist who established the Bayon as his state temple in the Khmer capital of Angkor and commissioned numerous Buddhist sculptures to fill that space and others. This work is a prime example of a new style developed during his reign based on more naturalistic body and face types distinguished by faint smiles, closed eyes, and hair rendered like a tight-fitting cap with a lotus-shaped bun.Literature comparison: Compare a similar Khmer head of the Buddha dated 12th-13th century, 30.5 cm tall, in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, accession number 50.46.222.Auction result comparison: Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby's Paris, 10 June 2021, lot 237Price: EUR 11,340 or approx. EUR 12,500 adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A gray standstone head of a divinity Khmer, Bayon style, circa 12th centuryExpert remark: Note the near-identical size (24 cm).

Six: Major A. C. Hood, Royal Marine Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (Ch. 19766, Pte. A. C. Hood. R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Ch. 19766 Pte. A. C. Hood. R.ML.I.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45 (Captain A. C. Hood R.M.) both impressed ‘Boot’s style’; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (Ch. 19766 A. C. Hood. Sgt. R.M.) minor staining and contact marks to Great War awards, nearly very fine (6) £100-£140 --- Alfred Cecil Hood was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, on 15 February 1898 and joined the Royal Marine Light Infantry as a Private with the Chatham Division on 7 October 1915. Initially recorded as 'under age', he served during the Great War aboard the light cruiser H.M.S. Champion from 8 December 1915 to 31 May 1918, and then the dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Superb until the cessation of hostilities. He fought his first engagement at the Battle of Jutland and was present when H.M.S. Superb, under the command of Vice-Admiral Sir Somerset Gough-Calthorpe, led an Allied fleet through the Dardanelles and entered the Ottoman capital, Constantinople, on 13 November 1918, following the Armistice of Mudros. Awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, together with a Gratuity, on 29 March 1931, Hood was appointed to the Royal Marine Office (London) and promoted Lieutenant Quartermaster on 7 November 1939. Sent to the Royal Marine Depot at Deal, he served during the Second World War with the Royal Marine Engineers, and was raised Captain on 7 November 1942 and Major on 23 February 1949. Transferred to the Pay and Records Office in the latter stages of his career, he was released from service on 22 February 1950 and took civilian employment as an accountant until retirement in 1955. Sold with copied Service Records and other research.

A chocolate patinated bronze of a "Racehorse" in the style of Pierre Jules Mene, on a naturalistic base with egg and dart decorated pillar capital, 27.5 cm long x 15 cm high

The Four Tops - Greatest Hits (STML 11061) signed on front and rear cover, property of former Capital Radio employee

A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER CANDLESTICKS possibly by Thomas Gilpin, London 1743, the cylindrical nozzles to knopped stems and shaped circular bases. 16.3cm high, 23.5 troy ounces grossoverall good condition commensurate with age, some general surface scratching, nicking and minor pitting noted, some heavier nicking to section where stem meets foot, both maker's marks poorly stamped to bases, one candlestick poorly stamped with maker's mark to capital, slightly misshapen capitals (dings), slightly worn decoration, no repairs noted, bases match well in size, one candlestick leaning slightly to one side

Bedeutendes ritterliches Schwert mit Wappen und Inschrift, deutsch, um 1100 - 1150 Kräftige, zweischneidige Klinge, die beidseitige, lange Kehlung stellenweise durchgerostet. Einseitig in Messing eingelegter Wappenschild mit dreipassig angeordneten Lindenblättern. In der Kehlung lange, abbreviierte Inschrift in gotischen Majuskeln, die Messingeinlagen stellenweise unvollständig. Die Gegenseite undekoriert. Gerade, weit ausladende Parierstange mit quadratischem Querschnitt. Schlanke, leicht konische Angel mit abgeflachtem Paranussknauf. Länge 107 cm. A fine German medieval sword with a coat of arms and an inscription, circa 1100 - 1150 A fine German medieval sword with a coat of arms and an inscription, circa 1100 - 1150Sturdy, double-edged blade, the long fullers on both sides with corrosion perforations here and there. Brass-inlaid escutcheon on one side with linden leaves arranged in a trefoil. A long, abbreviated inscription in Gothic capital letters in the groove, some of the brass inlays have been lost. The other side undecorated. Straight, extended quillons of square cross-section. Narrow, slightly tapered tang, the pommel in the shape of a flattened Brazil nut. Length 107 cm.Condition: III

A page on MPL stationery with 'Give My Regards..' logo bearing a handwritten inscription and signature by Paul McCartney. To read 'Congratulations, you winner you!! all the best Paul McCartney'. Letter 21x29.5cm, folded. Also with card invite/ticket for the 'Gala Presentation' of 'Give My Regards...', 1984 (21x10cm). Both obtained in person by the vendor who won a Capital Radio competition. Signature further authenticated by Roger Epperson prior to this sale.

THOMAS ROBERTS (1748-1777) The Salmon Leap at Leixlip Oil on canvas, 41.5 x 61.5cm Provenance: with Cynthia O’Connor Gallery, Dublin; Private collection, Dublin Exhibited: possibly the picture exhibited at the Society of Artists in Ireland in 1772, No. 60, a View of the Salmon-Leap at Leixlip; Thomas Roberts, 1748-1777, National Gallery of Ireland, 2009, No. 38 Literature: William Laffan and Brendan Rooney, Thomas Roberts, Landscape and Patronage in Eighteenth-Century Ireland (Tralee, 2009) pp. 185-87 In the tragically short span of his career, Roberts produced a body of consistently accomplished, gently lyrical work that justifies his title of the finest Irish landscape painter of the eighteenth century (AAI, Vol. 2, p. 425). Among his exhibits in the 1772 exhibition in the Society of Artists Great Room in Dublin’s [South] William Street was an painting, very likely the present work, showing the celebrated salmon-leap at Leixlip. In the 1772 exhibition, Roberts’s picture appeared alongside three of Roberts’s views of nearby Lucan house and demesne. A landmark, just eight Irish miles from Dublin, the salmon-leap was particularly popular with day-trippers from the capital, and was recorded by several artists and writers in the late-eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Roberts’s fellow artist John O’Keefe provided the following description of the spot: It is a custom of the Dublin people to go to Leixlip, and see what is called the salmon-leap. I often went, and stood upon the bridge, looking into Lady Mazarene’s gardens, through which the Liffey runs. The rise is about twelve feet; when the salmon gets to the bottom of the cataract, it takes its tail in its mouth, gives a spring and leap, and throws itself into the upper part of the waters: in this surprising action it was only a few yards from me. When in the upper waters, it swims on, and you neither see nor know anything more about it. The landscape painter William Jones had painted the salmon-leap at Leixlip as early as 1745, and dedicated Giles Smith’s engraving after his painting to the Right Hon. William Conolly of Leixlip Castle. However, perhaps the most significant artist to have visited the landmark before Roberts was George Barret, who executed at least one fine watercolour of the salmon-leap. The beauty spot remained popular into the nineteenth century, when it was depicted with varying degrees of success and accuracy by, among others, William Howis and William Henry Bartlett. The salmon-leap was submerged in 1947 when the Leixlip dam and reservoir were built. Roberts’s view of the tumultuous cascade eschews the Claudean tradition that had exercised a profound influence over Irish landscape painters, including Roberts himself, for over a century. The composition is notably horizontal, and does not the feature the recessional planes that traditionally gave depth and balance to classical landscapes. Instead, the composition anticipates the empirical essays of nineteenth-century artists. In tone, detail and finish, however, it is typical of Roberts’s work. Indeed, it anticipates the artist’s later dramatic landscapes featuring landstorms and similar phenomena, in which Roberts explored the irresistible effects of nature. Roberts did not consider the salmon-leap at Leixlip a place to which visitors came to sit and contemplate, as they did in the artist’s views of the weir at Lucan, but rather one that inspired caution and awe in equal measure. This is communicated by the gentleman who escorts two elegant ladies by the cataract, and who points tentatively with his cane towards the water as it cascades powerfully below them. Further upstream along the path, other visitors observe from a safer distance. The stone arch on the northern bank, the sole surviving part of a bridge destroyed by floods in the 1730s, and clearly visible in all views of the salmon-leap, stands as testament to the potency of the river. The gentleman by the edge of the cascade might be the Viceroy, Lord Townshend, whose grand summer residence Leixlip Castle was situated a short distance away. Townshend leased the castle from its owners, the Conollys of Castletown from 1767 to 1772, and it may well have been for him that the building was restored and embellished. Townshend was known to ‘throw open the grounds on Sundays and mingle incognito with the visitors who had driven out from Dublin to admire the Salmon Leap and take the waters at Lucan Spa’. As the late Desmond Guinness observed, engraved views of the salmon-leap executed in the eighteenth century were usually dedicated to the then occupant of the castle. The subject, like those around the Lucan demesne, provided Roberts with the opportunity to exercise his skill in describing rock and stone, foliage and, perhaps most notable, water effects. The expertly described textures, tones and patterns of this natural matter qualify Roberts finest works throughout his career. We are grateful to William Laffan and Brendan Rooney whose work on Thomas Roberts informs this catalogue note.

A brass columnar table lamp, late 19th century and later converted from oil; the electrical fitment above a Composite capital and reeded shaft to a stepped base; 41cm high overall

A collection of 150+ vintage and later 1980's 45 RPM vinyl single records. To include; The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, The Kinks, The Beatles, Procol Harum, The Supremes, George Harrison, Madonna, Bronski Beat, Shakin Stevens, The Cars, Slade, Van Morrison, Queen, Billy Joel, Freddie Mercury, Bob Seger, Roxy Music, Billy Joel, Queen, Slade. The Cars, Shakin Stevens, Bronski Beat, Eddy Grant, Pretenders, Boney M, Kool and the Gang, Stevie Wonder, Hot Chocolate, Foreigner, Cliff Richard, CHris Rea, OMD, Status Quo, Billy Joel, Hazel O'Connor, Stevie Wonder, Sheena Easton, Katrina and the Waves, Queen, Dusty Springfield, Simon & Garfunkel, Bonnie Tyler, ELO, Jona Lewie, Elton John, Pet Shop Boys, Del Amitri, Julian Lennon, Hot Chocolate, Simon & Garfunkel, George Harrison, PP Arnold, Suzi Quatro, Billy Joel, The Three Degrees amongst many other examples. Record Labels to include; CBS, MCA, Phonogram, RAK, A&M, EMI, Parlophone, Polydor, Mercury, Atlantic, PYE, Capital, Tamla, WB amongst others. 

Silver dinner spoon, Königsberg (Koningsbergen) 1754-61. A spoon originating from Koningsbergen (Königsberg), a former German town in East Prussia. This famous city was founded in 1255 and from 1457 to 1945 it was both the capital and the cultural and economic center of eastern Prussia. In 1946 the city was annexed by the Soviet Union and renamed Kaliningrad. Former Germany, Koningsbergen (after 1946 Kaliningrad), 1754-61, hallmarks: city hallmark, year letter G, unclear/unknown maker's mark. Inscription: A.A.M - light signs of use. 47 grams, 800/1000. Dim. L 21.3 cm, W 4.4 cm.

Dinner spoon (Königsberg (Koningsbergen) c. 1763) silver. A spoon originating from Koningsbergen (Königsberg), a former German town in East Prussia. This famous city was founded in 1255 and from 1457 to 1945 it was both the capital and the cultural and economic center of eastern Prussia. In 1946 the city was annexed by the Soviet Union and renamed Kaliningrad. Former Germany, Koningsbergen (after 1946 Kaliningrad), ca. 1763, hallmarks: city hallmark, year letter b (not traceable to a year), indistinct/unknown maker's mark, French cock 2 (hallmark), French guarantee hallmark from Reims. Inscription: S.B. 1763 - signs of use (on the bowl). 42 grams, 800/1000. Dim. L 20.8 cm, W 4.7 cm.

THE CLASH - CAPITAL RADIO EP (ORIGINAL UK PROMO - CBS CL 1). Super hard to find original UK promo copy of the Capital Radio EP by The Clash (the release which was given away to a select group of NME readers who hand-sent off their coupon along with the red sticker which was found on the inside of the cover of the first 10,000 copies of The Clash's eponymous album, which had been released that week in April 1977...). The record (CL 1) is in superb Ex+ condition showing only a couple of extremely faint, slight and wispy paper marks to the very clean playing surfaces. The fragile original picture cover is in VG+ condition showing a couple of minor creases and with a light paper tear to the front.

A NEO-CLASSICAL LIMESTONE CAPITAL, PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY, 35 x 19cm high

A pair of faux terracotta cast composition stone garden urns of classical design with flared rims, lobed bodies and loose socles, raised on squat inverted Corinthian capital plinths, 46cm diameter x 107cm high