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Click here to subscribeA QUANTITY OF DECORATIVE CERAMICS, JARDINIERES AND LAMPS ETC, to include a German fat lava style vase pattern 311 approximate height 20cm, Westfield Art Pottery jardinieres, Sylvac jardiniere, Crown Devon Fieldings blush ivory wares, Parian style teapot, storage jars, brass lamp base with glass shade, ceramic table lamps, lamp in the form of the moon, cast iron cat shaped door stop etc
FOUR BOXES AND LOOSE CERAMICS, LAMPS, PICTURES, RADIO CONTROLLED CAR AND SUNDRY ITEMS, to include a 'Harvest 1418' dinner service of approximately eighty pieces, a pair of ceramic table lamps with a pale blue and brown lava style glaze height 32cm, a crackle glass effect table lamp, a three piece silver plated tea service, four framed oils on canvas, largest frame 75cm x 65cm, a boxed Corgi VW Golf Turbo M5410 radio controlled car, a twentieth century wooden cased mantel clock, bisque and resin bird sculptures, glasswares including a cake stand, etc (4 boxes + loose) (sd, untested)
Ca. 200-400 AD.An unglazed ceramic tall piriform jug with spiral wheel-ridging, broad mouth, and a sturdy strap handle connecting the rim with a shoulder.Size: L:215mm / W:110mm ; 530gProvenance: Property a London Ancient Art Gallery, acquired on the UK Art Market; Ex LR collection, Bavaria, acquired before 1970.
Ca. 618-907 AD A large ceramic figurine of a Bactrian camel, also known as a Mongolian camel, with a rider. The beast features a sandy pelt, while its characteristic mane, beard and the air of its upper leg are picked out in a coral-red. It stands in a contrapposto pose, with its right leg foreleg forward, as if walking, and its head is thrown back as if bellowing. Atop its back is a saddle-pad with carefully delineated details, including a lantern on the left-hand side. The rider is a depicted as a plump, older man with a raised fist, who wears a knee-high boots, tight trousers and open-chested vest; he sports a neat beard and moustache, carefully picked out in black. The Bactrian camel is an exceptionally hardy beast of burden, easily able to cope in the harsh deserts of Central Asia which border China. The domestication of these creatures allowed the development of the ancient Silk Road, which transported people, ideas and luxury goods between China and the West, by crossing the massive and inhospitable terrain which divided them. This beautiful figurine probably reflects medieval Chinese respect for a beast without which such trade would not have been possible. This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report will also accompany this lot. For a similar see Sotheby's, Important Chinese Art, 15 September 2015, New York, Lot 258. A similar item, albeit with a younger rider, recently sold at Christie’s for HKD 6,100,000, see https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-finely-painted-pottery-figure-of-a-6113490-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=6113490 Size: L:730mm / W:530mm ; 15.1kg Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed before 2000 on the UK /European art markets.
Ca. 3000-2000 BC.A cream-coloured terracotta vessel with a hemispherical body and a flattened ring base. The interior of the pot is divided into nine registers with the central one depicting a zebu bull, to his left and right are smaller registers with birds, above and below are ones with peepal trees, and the other cells are filled with diagonal lines composition. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in ca. 3300 BC and lasted until ca. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi.Size: L:70mm / W:210mm ; 404gProvenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000.
Ca. 3000-2000 BC.A shallow terracotta bowl in a deep amber colour standing on a ring foot. The interior is decorated with concentric panels featuring geometric motifs. The Indus civilization, also called the Harappan civilization, is the earliest known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent and was an important Bronze Age culture that arose around ca. 3300 BC and lasted until ca. 1300 BC. It extended from modern-day northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India. The nuclear dates of the civilization appear to be about 2500-1700 BC, though the southern sites may have lasted later into the 2nd millennium BC. Its heyday, to which this kind of ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Large numbers of ceramic vessels decorated with black slip have been found among the sophisticated urban settlements of South Asia's protohistoric Indus Valley civilization. To find out more about the Indus civilisation and its material culture, see Possehl, Gregory L., 2002. The Indus Civilization: a Contemporary Perspective. Walnut Creek, CA: AltaMira Pres.Size: L:100mm / W:280mm ; 1.11kgProvenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000.
Ca. 1900 BC.A rectangular-section ceramic tablet with rounded edges and corners, bearing cuneiform script to both faces in panels. Documents such as this piece were used for a multitude of things including administrative and accountancy.Size: L:55mm / W:35mm ; 50gProvenance: Property of a London collector, acquired from a London Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a collection of a deceased gentleman circa 1988 by descent to the family.
Ca. 3000-2000 BC.A cream-coloured painted terracotta vessel with a bulbous body and a flat base. The exterior of the pot is painted with a pair of crouching tigers between peepal trees. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi.Size: L:90mm / W:160mm ; 452gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 1900 BC.A rectangular-section ceramic tablet with rounded edges and corners, bearing cuneiform script to both faces in panels. Documents such as this piece were used for a multitude of things including administrative and accountancy.Size: L:65mm / W:48mm ; 85gProvenance: Property of a London collector, acquired from a London Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a collection of a deceased gentleman circa 1988 by descent to the family.
Ca. 3000-2000 BC.An excellent example of an Indus Valley civilisation plate with a truncated conical base and a wide, but shallow body. The interior features a border of black linear patterns surrounding a central rondel with a bird. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Representations of mortal women are rare in Indus Valley Civilisation Art, indicating that the individual depicted here is probably a goddess. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi.Size: L:40mm / W:140mm ; 176gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 3000-2000 BC.A terracotta plate with a wide, but shallow body, resting upon a circular, flat base. The interior features a border of black linear pattern surrounding a central rondel with a bird. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Representations of mortal women are rare in Indus Valley Civilisation Art, indicating that the individual depicted here is probably a goddess. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi.Size: L:30mm / W:140mm ; 220gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 3rd millennium BC.A cream-coloured ceramic figurine of a zebu bull with rondel eyes. Painted with stripes and dots on the back, shoulders, and on the exaggerated crescent horns. The bull, with its hump and powerful horns, is a recurring motif in the Indus Valley. The animal may represent the leader of a herd, who is able to protect his followers, or it could be a reflection of the bull's importance in religious sacrifice. Size: L:80mm / W:100mm ; 120gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Ca. 2000 BC.A rectangular-section ceramic tablet with rounded edges and corners, bearing cuneiform script to both faces in panels. Documents such as this piece were used for a multitude of things including administrative and accountancy.Size: L:70mm / W:45mm ; 85gProvenance: Property of a London collector, acquired from a London Ancient Art dealer; formerly in a collection of a deceased gentleman circa 1988 by descent to the family.
Ca. 3rd millennium BC.A cream-coloured ceramic figurine of a zebu bull with rondel eyes. Painted with stripes and dots on the back, shoulders, and on the exaggerated crescent horns. The bull, with its hump and powerful horns, is a recurring motif in the Indus Valley. The animal may represent the leader of a herd, who is able to protect his followers, or it could be a reflection of the bull's importance in religious sacrifice.Size: L:62mm / W:90mm ; 80gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection.
Ca. 800-1000 AD.A ceramic grenade, also referred to as "Greek Fire". This hollow vessel is acorn-shaped with a short neck and a domed rim. The body is decorated with a centre band of stamped decoration. "Greek Fire" was intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick and used as a hand grenade. Typically, it was used in naval battles as it could continue burning while floating on the water. This item comes with a custom-made display stand.Size: L:70mm / W:80mm ; 320gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s
Ca. 900-1200 AD.A "Greek Fire" hand grenade comprising a cream ceramic vessel with a spheroconical body, and a short, squat neck with a sloped rim. This hollow vessel is decorated with two registers of stamped dot-and-circle motif above and below a central register of incised diagonal lines. Globular vessels such as this example are frequently interpreted as an early type of hand grenade. It is believed that these jars could have contained an incendiary agent such as the infamous "Greek fire" which was impervious to water, making them invaluable weapons in naval battles. Unfortunately, the recipe for "Greek fire" was lost with the fall of the Byzantine empire, but it was likely a petroleum-based mixture. This item comes with a custom-made display stand.Size: L:130mm / W:80mm ; 535gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s
Ca. 800-1000 AD.A ceramic hand grenade, also referred to as "Greek Fire". This hollow ceramic vessel has a piriform body, with a pointed base on one end and a short neck, and a domed rim on the other. The body is decorated with a selection of motifs. "Greek Fire” was intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick and used as a hand grenade. Typically, it was used in naval battles as it could continue burning while floating on the water. This item comes with a custom-made display stand.Size: L:125mm / W:75mm ; 485gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 900-1100 AD.A ceramic "Greek fire" grenade comprising a globular body with a pointed base and a domed lid. The vessel is decorated with a central register of an incised diagonal pattern. It is believed that vessels such as this one contained an incendiary agent known as "Greek fire", which, since it was impervious to water, made these vessels invaluable weapons in naval battles. Unfortunately, the exact composition of the Greek fire is unknown. However, scholars posit that the mixture was composed of pine resin, naphtha, quicklime, and sulphur. To find out more about Greek fire grenades, see Crosby, A. (2002). Throwing fire: Projectile technology through history. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. This item comes with a custom-made display stand.Size: L:110mm / W:85mm ; 490gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 900-1200 AD.A decorated "Greek Fire" comprising a ceramic vessel with a spheroconical body, short, squat cylindrical neck, and domed rim. Two rows of linear motifs decorate the vessel's body. Globular vessels such as this example are frequently interpreted as an early type of hand grenades. It is believed that these jars could have contained an incendiary agent such as the infamous "Greek fire" which was impervious to water, making them invaluable weapons in naval battles. Unfortunately, the recipe for "Greek fire was lost with the fall of the Byzantine empire, but it was likely a petroleum-based mixture. This item comes with a custom-made display stand.Size: L:115mm / W:75mm ; 445gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 900-1200 AD.A ceramic hand grenade composed of a globular greyish vessel with a short neck, flaring shoulders, and a pointed base. Vessels such as this example are frequently interpreted as an early type of hand grenades. It is believed that these jars could have contained an incendiary agent such as the infamous "Greek fire" which was impervious to water, making them invaluable weapons in naval battles. Unfortunately, the recipe for "Greek fire was lost with the fall of the Byzantine empire, but it was likely a petroleum-based mixture. This item comes with a custom-made display stand.Size: L:100mm / W:65mm ; 365gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Ca. 900-1200 AD.A ceramic "Greek fire" hand grenade comprising a globular greyish vessel with a short neck, and flaring shoulders decorated with a circle motif. "Greek Fire" was intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick and used as a hand grenade. Typically, it was used in naval battles as it could continue burning while floating on the water. This item comes with a custom-made display stand.Size: L:105mm / W:65mm ; 350gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Ca. 800-1000 AD.A ceramic grenade, also referred to as "Greek Fire". This hollow vessel is acorn-shaped with a short neck and a domed rim. The body is decorated with multiple registers of incised and stamped decoration. "Greek Fire" was intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick and used as a hand grenade. Typically, it was used in naval battles as it could continue burning while floating on the water. This item comes with a custom-made display stand.Size: L:110mm / W:90mm ; 515gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Ca. 200 AD.A glazed ceramic lamp with the upper body shaped as a frog. The animal is finely detailed with realistically modelled skin, attentive eyes, and crouches upon a flat base with an extended nozzle to the front and a loop handle to the rear. The filling hole with a decorative, flounced border is set at the back of the frog. The oldest Roman lamps date to the third century BC when the Romans adopted the idea from the Greek colonies of Southern Italy. By the first century BC, it became popular to use lamps in funeral ceremonies and public celebrations. As the empire grew, the manufacture of lamps increased dramatically, as did the variation in decoration. Common decorative themes included gladiators in combat, mythological scenes, and animals. For a similar example, but in bronze see Archaeological Museum of Bologna, Inventory Number: 2040.Size: L:125mm / W:60mm ; 84.8gProvenance: From the private collection of a Cambridgeshire gentleman; previously in an old British collection, ex. German art market 1990s.
Ca. 360-320 BC.A black-glazed ceramic guttos with a discoid body, pedestal foot, loop handle, and trumpet-shaped spout; circumferential fluting and centare ral gorgoneion with flowing hair in relief, perhaps representative of Medusa. For a similar see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1971.11.10. Size: L:73mm / W:115mm ; 155gProvenance: Property of London Ancient Art Gallery, acquired on the EU/UK Art market; formerly in a collection since pre-2000.
Original vintage advertising poster for Picasso at Pace / Columbus featuring an abstract work of art with triangular and rectangle shapes titled Jacqueline au Chevalet / Jacqueline at the Easel, an original ceramic round dish of white clay and green engobes made by Pablo Picasso in 1956. Very good condition, small repaired tear. Country of issue: USA, designer: Pablo Picasso, size (cm): 71x64, year of printing: 1978.
Edwardian inlaid rosewood envelope top card table, the folding top opening to reveal baize interior and counter wells, fitted with single drawer, on cabriole supports joined by undertier, brass and ceramic castorsDimensions: Height: 74cm Length/Width: 58cm Depth/Diameter: 58cmCondition Report:Ivorine inlay.
At the time, the 599 represented the peak of modern Ferrari design, the GTB’s coachwork uniquely combining understatement and aggression. A civilised supercar for the discerning enthusiast.The Ferrari 599 succeeded its predecessor, the 575, in the summer of 2006 and brought the front-engined V12 Grand Tourer into the modern age. Whereas the 550 and 575, even at their introduction, always felt like modern classics, the 599 was every inch a new-age Ferrari. The all-aluminium chassis, F1 SuperFast gearbox, F1-Trac stability and traction control, magnetic semi-active dampers and carbon-ceramic brakes, all wrapped in aggressive, aero-optimised bodywork with minimal overhangs and maximum presence was a mission statement. Top billing, though, went to the engine - a lightly modified version of the Enzo's 6-litre V12 with a mighty 611bhp at 7600rpm, endowing Ferrari's new series-production flagship with truly sensational performance with 0-62 in 3.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 205mph. Of the 3,500 Ferrari 599 GTB F1 Fiorano produced globally, the United Kingdom’s share, as is the norm with right-hand drive Ferraris, amounted to under 10% of the total production.Offered here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 599 GTB finished in classic colours with Rosso paint, Nero leather carbon-backed sports seats and black carpets. First registered in October 2007, today the odometer indicates just 30,831 miles at the time of cataloguing. The extensive specification includes ceramic brakes with matching red calipers, Scuderia wing shields, front and rear parking sensors and a set of 20inch 599 GTO alloy wheels to complete the look.This striking Ferrari is presented to auction in exceptional condition, the Rosso paintwork retains a deep gloss and has an even finish across the bodywork and the GTO wheels sparkle with the bright red calipers peeking through the alloy spokes. Inside, the cabin feels clean and fresh showing only minimal wear and all electronic features appear to function correctly. On test the V12 fired into life on-the-button and our vendor informs us that on the road the 599 performs well.The history file contains the original Ferrari book pack with the service book stamped up-to-date, regularly maintained correctly only by Ferrari main agents, and showing the most recent service in November 2021. Also within the file are supporting invoices and old MOT Certificates with the most recent MOT valid until May 2023.Please note - the private number illustrated (V12 GMA) will not form part of the sale, a new V5C will follow upon successful transfer of ownership.SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 599Year: 2007Chassis Number: ZFFFD60C000156926Registration Number: V12 GMATransmission: F1Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 30522 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
UK-delivered in Olive Green and offered directly from the personal collection of rally champion and James Bond stunt driver, Mark Higgins. The Porsche 911 (996) Turbo S came at the very end of the 996 production cycle in 2005 and was given the full-house treatment of options, being sufficiently different to become known as the 996.2. The engine was fitted with the bigger turbos from the X50 Power kit, uprated intercoolers and a revised ECU boosting output to 450bhp, and the car's top speed broke through that magic 300km/h barrier, with a maximum of 190mph (307km/h), placing it firmly in supercar territory, helped by the four-wheel drive. This period also saw a huge change in attitude towards semi-automatic gearboxes, helped by Ferrari’s F1 and Porsche’s Tiptronic, and unprecedented technological advancements. It was accepted as the best of both worlds by the traditional, yet enthusiast, Porsche Turbo buyer, and subsequently a manual gearbox was rarely specified, none more so than the Turbo S, most of which were Coupes. A UK-delivered manual cabriolet Turbo S is therefore so rare that UK production figures are not recorded but, undoubtedly, there are very few and they seldom become available. However, none are comparable to this car’s colour, mileage and provenance, which combine to make it unique.Optioned with carbon ceramic brakes and delivered new to the UK, finished in the very rare colour of Olive Green, this Turbo S Cabriolet was first registered on 23rd May 2005 to a successful restaurateur. He used it as a daily driver for the first few years, covering largely motorway miles, however, the annual mileage gradually reduced as time went by. Having always coveted the car, our vendor, multiple British Rally Championship winner Mark Higgins, purchased the Porsche from his friend, becoming the second owner on 26th December 2013.Like many of the sports cars in Mark’s Collection, this Turbo S has been driven sparingly with overseas filming commitments limiting his time behind the wheel. His talents have been called upon in the modern era of Bond films, most recently doubling as James Bond in the set piece Aston Martin DB5 scene in No Time To Die. As one of Hollywood’s go-to 'wheelmen' Mark’s driving has featured in the Fast & Furious, Batman and Star Wars franchises to name a few.Regular oil changes were carried out and the maintenance record lists main dealer and specialist services together with dates and mileage. Since 2013, Mark has driven less than 3,000 miles in the car and it's presented to auction freshly serviced and MOT'd with an odometer reading of 66,995 miles at the time of cataloguing. It's supplied with hard top, spare key, wallet containing the Porsche manuals, aforementioned receipts and its V5C.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911Year: 2005Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z5S670343Registration Number: NG05 REDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 64531360 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 66995 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
Right-hand drive 599 GTB fitted with the HGTE handling pack and less than 14,000 miles.The Ferrari 599 took over from its predecessor, the 575, in the summer of 2006 and brought the front-engined V12 Grand Tourer into the modern age. Whereas the 550 and 575, even at their introduction, always felt like modern classics, the 599 was every inch a new-age Ferrari. The all-aluminium chassis, F1 SuperFast gearbox, F1-Trac stability and traction control, magnetic semi-active dampers and carbon-ceramic brakes all wrapped in aggressive, aero-optimised bodywork with minimal overhangs and maximum presence. Top billing, though, went to the engine - a lightly modified version of the Enzo's 6-litre V12 with a mighty 611bhp at 7600rpm, endowing Ferrari's new series-production flagship with truly sensational performance with 0-62 in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 205mph.The Handling Turismo Evoluzione (HGTE) package was designed to deliver a more dynamic driving experience. The technical modifications included a modified set up with stiffer springs and rear anti-roll bar as well as new calibration settings for the magnetorheological shock absorbers and most notably yellow brake callipers. A letter from Ferrari, dated July 2016, within the car's history file, confirms that this 599 GTB (ZFFFD60C000164311) was built in right-hand drive at Maranello during September 2008 prior to being shipped to Hong She Motors Pte. in Singapore where it was registered SKX 1223K on 10th March 2009. It was imported to the UK in September 2016 by noted trader Michael Wise and sold via Foskers to our vendor who has owned it since.Within the file is a Foskers service invoice dated September 2019 and a further invoice from them in August 2021 detailing a 20,000 mile service with wheels refurbished, two new shock absorbers and new front tyres, totalling £7,502. Also within the file is a stamped service book from Singapore, all the import documents as well as its UK service records and its UK V5C. We understand the car is fitted with an H&P Raptor tracker and the spare key is present. SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 599Year: 2008Chassis Number: ZFFFD60C000164311Registration Number: GD58 FFZTransmission: ManualEngine Number: F140C141705 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 13049 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Bordeaux leatherClick here for more details and images
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