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Lot 16
ANCIENT GREEK CYCLADIC IDOL CYCLADES, BRONZE AGE, C. 3200 - 2800 B.C. "I love and admire Cycladic sculpture. It has such great elemental simplicity." Henry Moore carved marble, of slender form, the head with flat facial plain and large aquiline nose, the arms folded over midriff, the legs subtly bent at the knees, placed together and articulated with a groove(21.8cm tall)Provenance: From the estate of Clodagh Waddington (1945 - 2019), London, United Kingdom. Please note that a letter detailing the provenance in further detail will be provided to the winning buyer. Note: The Cyclades, an archipelago in the southwestern Aegean, comprises thirty-nine small islands and many more islets. In ancient Greek they were referred to as the kyklades, envisioned as a circle (kuklos) around the sacred island of Delos, home to the most sacred temple of Apollo. In the fourth millennium B.C. a distinctive culture emerged in the islands which ran for over two thousand years. Existing largely tangentially with the great civilisations of the Minoans and Mycenaeans, Cycladic people are counted among the three major Aegean cultures. It was the Cycladic people who produced the very first masterpieces of Greek marble sculpture. “Idols” such as the present example were spread throughout the archipelago, with the tradition of carving such figures lasting for well over one thousand years. Their exact use is unclear, some resemble fertility figures encountered across the Near East. Others have been interpreted as images of the deceased or servants for the afterlife. It is clear however that they were used in both funerary contexts and day-to-day ritual life, as some have been found with ancient repairs. Though they are today notable for their minimalist appearance, scientific analysis has shown that the surface of the marble would originally have been painted with mineral-based pigments, azurite for blue and iron ores or cinnabar for red. Many of the figures show a remarkable similarity in their proportions, suggesting that the production of these idols was regulated using a type of early compass. The present piece is a wonderful example of the type, though carved over four thousand years ago its geometric appeal remains distinctly modern.
Lot 149
A group of five red cinnabar lacquer boxs and covers, mostly Chinese c. 1900 and later: four of oblong form, the covers decorated with figures in landscapes, one (probably Japanese) with an eagle perched on a pine branch; the fifth of shaped square form, the cover decorated with figures in a landscape. (5) Largest 6cm by 13.5cm by 10.5cm
Lot 713
A 20th Century black lacquered and chinoiserie decorated urn stand on cabriole legs united by an under tier approx. 49 cm diameter x 76 cm high, a Chinese cinnabar lacquered urn stand with bird and floral decoration 43 cm diameter x 46 cm high and three various Indian studded hardwood occasional tables, each approx. 46 cm square x 41 cm high
Lot 1651
Chinese red cinnabar lacquer circular box and cover with typical all-over relief work decoration, signed to the base, 12ins diameterIt is very hard to tell as areas are appearing lacquered but we are not sure of the process of how this was made, but one thing we are sure of is that it is not 19th Century and we believe its later 20th Century
Lot 80
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer dished bowl, 20th century, decorated with three peaches to the centre surrounded by numerous bats in flight against tight scrolls to a moulded rim, the underside with peony, day lily and chrysanthemums, on a yunwen foot, incised six character Qianlong mark, 33cm diaThe black finish to the underside has numerous fine lines, otherwise in good condition with no further obvious faults.
Lot 113
A pair of Chinese Republic period cinnabar lacquer vases, early 20th century, each decorated with a five clawed dragon, 18cm high; together with associated cigarette box, two ash trays; also a small Japanese lacquered table cabinet, Meiji period, five small lacquered rice bowls and a Stobwasser style decorative box (12)
Lot 53
A pair of miniature Chinese cinnabar lacquer cosmetic boxes, Ming Dynasty, decorated with lotus flower heads and buds on both sides, 2.8 cm diameter; a miniature cloisonné bell, with floral foliage, 3cm high; and a carved nut pendant, designed with figures in a boat, 4.2cm long (4)Provenance: By repute collected by Joseph B. Carson, Secretary to H.B.M, Legation, Peking in the 1920's. 明剔红荷花纹小香盒一对、掐丝珐琅小铃及核雕佩Condition Report: Wear to the black lacquer on the interior of the cinnabar boxes, loss to the enamel on the edge of the bell, the nut with cracks commensurate to ageCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 87
A rare pair of Chinese black and red lacquer boxes and covers, 16th or 17th century, Ming Dynasty, the cover finely carved through the black layers with lychee fruits and leaves, 9.8cm diameter (2)See a cinnabar box carved similar pattern sold at Christie's New York, Lot 1417, 17th September 2010明16-17世纪 雕漆荔枝纹香盒一对Condition Report: some repairs to rims on one box Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 448
PLEASE NOTE HIS LOT IS NOW TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER FOLIATE BOX AND COVER QIANLONG 1736-95 The cover carved with a panel containing a flute tied with a brocade sash, surrounded by five flying bats, all reserved on tempestuous waves, enclosed by a key fret border, the lobed sides of the box and cover decorated with geometric designs, the interior and base lacquered in black, 15.5cm. (2) Provenance: an English private collection, Surrey, UK; sold on behalf of Parkinson's UK.
Lot 449
PLEASE NOTE HIS LOT IS NOW TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER FOLIATE BOX AND COVER QIANLONG 1736-95 The cover decorated with a beribboned basket containing peaches and lingzhi, surrounded by three flying bats, all against breaking waves within a key fret border, the sides carved with a diaper ground, the interior and base lacquered black, 15.5cm. (2) Provenance: an English private collection, Surrey, UK; sold on behalf of Parkinson's UK.
Lot 450
PLEASE NOTE HIS LOT IS NOW TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER OCTAGONAL BOX AND COVER QIANLONG 1736-95 The cover carved with a double gourd and an iron crutch emerging from breaking waves, amongst five flying bats, enclosed by a key fret border, the sides decorated with a diaper ground, the interior and base lacquered black, 15.2cm. (2) Provenance: an English private collection, Surrey, UK; sold on behalf of Parkinson's UK.
Lot 451
PLEASE NOTE HIS LOT IS NOW TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER OVAL BOX AND COVER QIANLONG 1736-95 Carved in relief to the exterior, each side with two floating figures, various mythical beasts and sea creatures emerging from crashing waves, one side with Han Zhongli, depicted holding a fan and Lan Caihe with a basket of flowers, standing upon a curly lotus leaf, the other side with He Xianggu and Li Tieguai on a plantain leaf, with a paper label for Spink & Son Ltd., 13.6cm. (2) Provenance: an English private collection, Surrey, UK; sold on behalf of Parkinson's UK.
Lot 452
PLEASE NOTE HIS LOT IS NOW TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. A RARE PAIR OF CHINESE IMPERIAL CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER QUATREFOIL 'DRAGON' BOXES AND COVERS QIANLONG 1736-95 Each of square section with indented corners, and decorated on the covers with three dragons leaping from turbulent waves in pursuit of flaming pearls, framed by key fret borders repeated on the foot rims, the sides of the boxes and covers carved with waves, the bases and interiors in black lacquer, 23cm. (4) Provenance: an English private collection, Surrey, UK; sold on behalf of Parkinson's UK. Cf. Carving of the Subtle Radiance of Colours, Treasured Lacquerware in the National Palace Museum, p.133, no.132, for a similar cinnabar lacquer box of this design.
Lot 371
A selection of Chinese ceramics and collectables, including: two Chinese 'Cinnabar' lacquered lidded boxes; two smaller similar boxes; a Chinese scent bottle decorated with scenes of cranes amidst foliage; a Chinese Famille Rose circular dish; a Famille Rose planter with pierced border; and other items.
Lot 200
TOKO SHINODA (1913-2021) HEISEI ERA, 2006 An original Japanese painting entitled 'Bright Moonlight' in sumi ink and cinnabar red on Japanese paper, the composition with a central design of three intertwined strokes, a bright red square to the lower right and a diagonal stroke to the left, signed lower left in kanji and Roman letters Shinoda, framed and glazed, the painting 35.5cm x 27cm. Provenance: an English private collection, London. Purchased from the Tolman Collection, Tokyo, in 2007. A copy of the original invoice is available. The frame was designed by the Tolman Collection especially for this picture.
Lot 202
TOKO SHINODA (1913-2021) HEISEI ERA, DATED 2004 A Japanese limited edition colour lithograph entitled 'Felicity', numbered 42/50, the abstract design featuring shapes reminiscent of a torii gate with details in gold and cinnabar pigments, signed lower left in pencil Toko Shinoda, framed and glazed, the print 26.5cm x 36.5cm. Provenance: an English private collection, London. Purchased from the Tolman Collection, Tokyo, in 2006. A copy of the original invoice is available.
Lot 3341
China, paar rode cinnabar lakwerk kelken, 19e/20e eeuw, op hoge voet, de cuppa verschillend in reliëf gesneden met figuren in een tuinlandschap (kleine beschadigingen en reparaties) Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar [2] h. 23,5 cm China, pair of red cinnabar lacquer stemcups, 19th/ 20th century, raised on high stem, the cups variously carved in relief with figures in a garden landscape (small damages and repairs)
Lot 3340
China, groen en rood cinnabar lakwerk dekselvaasje, 19e/20e eeuw, in reliëf gesneden tot de donkergroene ondergrond met gestileerde lotus, op houten standaard [1] h. 15 cm China, green and red cinnabar lacquer vase and cover, 19th/ 20th century, carved in relief to the dark green ground with stylised lotus, on wood stand
Lot 102
A RARE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER CABINETQianlong/JiaqingThe rectangular cabinet with canted shoulders containing two drawers, with two doors opening to reveal a shelf above a wide drawer, rising from a waisted base and tapering foot with shaped edges, all surmounted by a smaller rectangular cabinet with two doors, the doors carved in low relief with a landscape scene with ladies and children within a garden terrace, the drawers each carved with sages and attendants in a mountainous landscape, the top section carved with flowers, the sides with diaper-pattern ground. 50cm (19 3/4in) high.Footnotes:清乾隆/嘉慶 剔紅亭台人物圖小櫃Provenance: an English private collection來源：英國私人收藏The present lot is remarkable not only for its unusual shape, but also for the superb quality of carving, rendering a complex design of various motifs with meticulous attention to detail. The contrasting high and low relief through layers of rich cinnabar lacquer accentuate the three-dimensionality of the decoration, revealing the opulent taste of the Qianlong emperor whose influence was still felt into the Jiaqing reign.The shape is rare, however, another cabinet with one horizontal top compartment, mid Qing dynasty, in the Qing Court Collection is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Lacquer Wares of the Qing Dynasty, Hong Kong, 2006, p.68, no.45.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 105
A RARE THREE-COLOUR CINNABAR LACQUER CARVED BOX AND COVERQianlongCrisply carved in varying depths through cinnabar, green-black and ochre layers with a central cartouche of a bearded sage and boy-attendant carrying a qin, all within a mountainous landscape with wutong trees issuing from craggy rocks, beside a greenish-black lacquer lake carved with diamond-pattern, the sky of yellow-ochre and cinnabar clouds, all surrounded by lappet band and dense clusters of peonies, the box carved ensuite. 21.5cm (8 1/2in) diam (2).Footnotes:清乾隆 剔彩山水人物圖圓蓋盒See a related three colour cinnabar lacquer carved box and cover, Qianlong six character mark and of the period, at the Qing Court Collection, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Lacquer Wares of the Qing Dynasty, Shenzhen, 2006, pp.42-43, no.26.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 106
A PAIR OF CINNABAR LACQUER TABLE CABINETSQianlongThe cabinets each fitted with a large compartment opening to reveal a pair of small drawers, one cabinet with two doors finely carved with landscape scenes depicting a group of scholars gathered on a fenced terrace enjoying a dance performance, the other cabinet decorated with a group of dignitaries gazing at Court ladies in elegant pavilions overlooking luxurious gardens dotted with rocky mountains, wutong and pine trees, all on a intricate diaper ground, each door framed with key-fret and mounted with gilt-metal handles and hinges cast with scrollwork, all above a shallow drawer and raised on four gilt-metal feet. 46.9cm (18 1/2in) high (2).Footnotes:清乾隆 剔紅亭台人物圖小櫃一對Provenance: acquired in Shanghai by the father of the present owner in the 1930's, and thence by descent來源：二十世紀三十年代，由現藏家之父購自上海，並由後人保存迄今The present lot is remarkable for the superb quality of carving, rendering a complex design of Court figures in garden settings with meticulous attention to detail. The contrasting high and low relief through layers of rich cinnabar lacquer accentuate the three-dimensionality of the decoration, revealing the opulent taste of the Qianlong emperor and the zenith of lacquer carving achieved during his reign.Table cabinets of this type were made for display on a kang which served as a seat in the day and a bed at night. Compare with a related cinnabar lacquer cabinet, 18th century, carved with figures in landscape scenes, in the National Palace Museum, Taiwan, illustrated in Carving the Subtle Radiance of Colors. Treasured Lacquerware in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 2008, no.172.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 109
A CINNABAR LACQUER PEACH-SHAPED 'SANDUO' BOX AND COVERQianlongFinely carved in varying levels through red, with a central cartouche of an Immortal followed by a demon carrying a double-gourd, standing on a shore beside pine issuing from rockwork, all encircled by scrolling peaches, finger citron and pomegranate amidst dense branches and leaves, the box decorated en suite, the interior and base lacquered black. 216cm (6 1/4in) high.Footnotes:清乾隆 剔彩道教人物「三多」紋桃式蓋盒Compare with a similar pair of peach-shaped boxes and covers with Daoist Immortals, Qianlong, which was presented by the Qianlong emperor to Lord Macartney's Embassy of 1792-1794, illustrated by J.Ayers, Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen, London, 2016, p.865, nos.1988-1989.See a single related cinnabar lacquer peach box and cover with an Immortal on the cover, 18th century, which was sold at Sotheby's London, 18 May 2018, lot 458.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 98
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE LARGE CINNABAR LACQUER 'PHOENIX AND PEONY' DISH14th centuryThe interior exquisitely carved through layers of red lacquer with a pair of confronted phoenix with outstretched wings and long tail plumage flying amidst peony blossoms wreathed in profuse foliage, all supported on a short tapered foot with a key-fret border, the underside carved with floral scrolls, the base lacquered black. 34.5cm (13 5/8in) diam.Footnotes:十四世紀 剔紅鳳穿牡丹紋盤Provenance: acquired in Shanghai by the father of the present owner in the 1930's, and thence by descent來源：二十世紀三十年代，由現藏家之父購自上海，並由後人保存迄今The present lot is notable for the attention to detail, observed in both the complex composition and the intricate carving of the feathers and petals of the birds and flowers. No other dish with this design appears to be recorded. However, this vibrant design of a pair of soaring birds surrounded by dense foliage has its roots in the Southern Song dynasty. See for example a Song dynasty prototype of the design, on a box preserved in the Engaku-ji, Kamakura, included in So Gen no bi: denrai no shiki o chushin ni, Tokyo, 2004, no.92.The design continued however, into the Yuan and early Ming periods. See a similar cinnabar lacquer dish with camellias and birds, Yuan dynasty, but with later Xuande six-character mark, in the Qing Court Collection, illustrated in Lacquer Wares of the Yuan and Ming Dynasties: The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Hong Kong, 2006, p.13, no.7. See also a similar treatment of the foliage on a cinnabar lacquer tray, Yuan dynasty, illustrated in So Gen no bi: denrai no shiki o chushin ni, Tokyo, 2004, no.95.See also a cinnabar lacquer carved dish with long-tailed birds and hibiscus, mid 14th century, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, illustrated in The World of Khubilai Khan: Chinese Art in the Yuan Dynasty, New York, 2010, p.270, fig.291. Several features help date this dish to the 14th century including the composition of two birds circling one another; furthermore, the lush hollyhock blossoms, shown from multiple perspectives, have petals of different sizes that overlap to suggest depth. The present lot also has peony blossom petals of different sizes overlapping and a rich three-dimensionality to the surface.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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