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A RARE AND LARGE CARVED HARDWOOD 'MALE AND FEMALE' DOOR, ODA MATANTimor, Belu Regency, late 19th century. Expressively carved in relief with a male and female figure standing side by side, the man holding a dagger and the woman a bottle, their faces with deep eye sockets centered by a triangular nose and small mouth, the woman further with two small breasts. The panel is additionally incised with abstract geometric patterns.Provenance: From the collection of Alexander Goetz, a noted German art expert and collector who specializes in Indonesian works of art. As a young man, he built and sailed wooden boats around the world, and eventually arrived in Bali in 1971. Within a year, he became involved in the local art scene and in 1975, he was sponsored by the Indonesian Institute of Science to do research on contemporary art in Bali. In 1990, Goetz and his family moved to London where he opened a gallery specializing in Southeast Asian art, with Indonesia as the main focus. Since 2015, Alexander Goetz has run Gallery 101, a dedicated art space in Kabupaten Badung, Bali.Condition: Good condition with extensive old wear, weathering as expected, age cracks, some with associated old repairs. Small nicks, scratches, and losses. Beautiful, naturally grown patina overall.Weight: 16.4 kg Dimensions: Size 128.5 x 78 cm This door was originally installed in a great thatched communal house belonging to an aristocratic, matrilineal Tetun clan. Such residences were usually embellished with painted walls as well as elaborately carved panels and doors. The floorplan reflected Tetun notions of the cosmos which held that humans lived on earth between the upper world and the underworld. The rear of the house was viewed as the women's domain and symbolized the sacred underworld. Following birth, a father carried his infant through the "female door" to the upper world, which was predominantly male.Most of such doors were decorated solely with tightly patterned geometric designs, while others singularly depict or combine raised carvings of breasts, animals, or ceremonial jewelry. In the case of figurative doors, they usually consist of a single effigy with a long angular frame or a half-bodied torso. Only very few doors actually depict male and female figures, like the two seen on the present door.Literature comparison: Compare a closely related door, dated c. 1915, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, object number 2013.3. Compare a closely related door, dated c. 1900, combining male and female aspects in a single figure, in the collection of the Powerhouse Museum of the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences in Sydney, object number 2002/6/1.

A SOAPSTONE SCHOLAR'S ROCKChina, 20th Century. The green stone horizontally orientated and outlined with mountain peaks. With a fitted wood stand.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: Estate of Paolo Bertuzzi. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was an engineer and fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. Born as the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, the founder of Hettabretz, one of the most important leather merchants in Italy which crafted womenswear for royals and celebrities including The Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and created exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute at Metropolitan Museum of New York. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes archaic and contemporary art, focusing mainly on Asian ancient pieces. Over decades he developed close relations with galleries, museums, curators, and auction houses while shaping his collection. He edited two books on Asian art, Goa Made. An Archaeological Discovery, about large-scale archaeological project carried out together with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom.Weight: 3052 gDimensions: Height 14 cm, length 25.5 cm

A PAINTED TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A FERTILITY GODDESS, INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION, CIRCA 3000-2000 BCScientific Analysis Report: A thermoluminescence sample analysis has been conducted by Arcadia, Tecnologie Per I Beni Culturali, Milan, dated 8 April 2014, reference no. 269D. The result is consistent with the suggested period of manufacture. A copy of the signed thermoluminescence analysis report accompanies this lot.The deity seated with outstretched legs, holding a child in her arms with joined hands, the child's head of triangular section similar to the mother goddess' long nose, flanked by pierced eyes, the face framed by long strands of hair and large ears, an incised necklace around her neck, wearing a cowl around her head and shoulders, with details painted in black and red.Provenance: From the collection of Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022), who was a fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. He was the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, founder of Hettabretz, a noted Italian fashion company with customers such as the Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and designed exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, USA. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes both archaic and contemporary art, and he edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom.Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, minor losses, expected old fills and repairs, nicks, scratches, signs of weathering and erosion, encrustations, and structural cracks.Weight: 1,294 gDimensions: Height 22 cmThe Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age civilization in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, and in its mature form from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. Together with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, it was one of three early civilizations of the Near East and South Asia, and of the three, the most widespread. Its sites spanned an area from northeast Afghanistan and much of Pakistan to western and northwestern India. The civilization flourished both in the alluvial plain of the Indus River, which flows through the length of Pakistan, and along a system of perennial monsoon-fed rivers that once coursed in the vicinity of the Ghaggar-Hakra, a seasonal river in northwest India and eastern Pakistan. The cities of the ancient Indus were noted for their urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage systems, water supply systems, clusters of large non-residential buildings, and techniques of handicraft and metallurgy. Mohenjo-daro and Harappa very likely grew to contain between 30,000 and 60,000 individuals, and the civilization may have contained between one and five million individuals during its florescence. It is also known as the Harappan civilization, after its type site Harappa, the first to be excavated early in the 20th century in what was then the Punjab province of British India and is now Punjab, Pakistan. The discovery of Harappa and soon afterwards Mohenjo-daro was the culmination of work that had begun after the founding of the Archaeological Survey of India in the British Raj in 1861. There were earlier and later cultures called Early Harappan and Late Harappan in the same area. The early Harappan cultures were populated by Neolithic cultures, the earliest and best-known of which is Mehrgarh, in Balochistan, Pakistan. Harappan civilization is sometimes called Mature Harappan to distinguish it from the earlier cultures.Literature comparison: Compare three related terracotta fragments of mother goddess figures, dated 2500-2000 BC, in the British Museum, registration number 1939,0619.205. Compare a related terracotta figure of a seated mother goddess, 13.3 cm high, dated ca. 3000-2500 BC, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 2001.305. Compare a related terracotta figure of a seated mother goddess, 8.6 cm high, dated ca. 3000-2500 BC, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 2001.306.

A PAINTED TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A HUMPED OX, MOHENJO-DAROIndus Valley Civilization, ca. 2600-1900 BC. Well modeled standing foursquare on a rectangular stepped base, a snake writhing along the edge of the base and the ox's front legs, the head with pierced eyes and muzzle, further modeled with a short tail, the terracotta detailed with neatly painted geometric designs.Provenance: Bruno Cooper, Norwich, United Kingdom, 2010. Paolo Bertuzzi, acquired from the above. A copy of the original invoice from Bruno Cooper, dated 4 December 2010 and addressed to Paolo Bertuzzi, stating a purchase price of EUR 3,500 or approx. EUR 4,600 (adjusted for inflation at the time of writing), accompanies this lot. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was a fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. He was the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, founder of Hettabretz, a noted Italian fashion company with customers such as the Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and designed exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, USA. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes both archaic and contemporary art, and he edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, minuscule nicks, losses, expected old fills and repairs, signs of weathering and erosion, encrustations.Weight: 610.2 gDimensions: Length 17.5 cmThe Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age culture in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, and in its mature form from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. Together with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, it was one of three early civilizations of the Near East and South Asia, and of the three, the most widespread. Its sites spanned an area from northeast Afghanistan and much of Pakistan to western and northwestern India. The civilization flourished both in the alluvial plain of the Indus River, which flows through the length of Pakistan, and along a system of perennial monsoon-fed rivers that once coursed in the vicinity of the Ghaggar-Hakra, a seasonal river in northwest India and eastern Pakistan. The cities of the ancient Indus were noted for their urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage systems, water supply systems, clusters of large non-residential buildings, and techniques of handicraft and metallurgy. Both Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa likely grew to a size of 30,000 and 60,000 individuals, and the civilization may have contained between one and five million total population during its florescence. It is also known as the Harappan civilization, after its type site Harappa, the first to be excavated early in the 20th century in what was then the Punjab province of British India and is now Punjab, Pakistan. The discovery of Harappa and soon afterwards Mohenjo-Daro was the culmination of work that had begun after the founding of the Archaeological Survey of India in the British Raj in 1861. There were earlier and later cultures called Early Harappan and Late Harappan in the same area. The early Harappan cultures were populated by Neolithic civilizations, the earliest and best-known of which is Mehrgarh in Balochistan, Pakistan. Harappan civilization is sometimes called Mature Harappan to distinguish it from the earlier cultures.Mohenjo-daro is an archaeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Built around 2500 BCE, it was the largest settlement of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and one of the world's earliest major cities, contemporaneous with the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Minoan Crete, and Norte Chico. With an estimated population of at least 40,000 people, Mohenjo-daro prospered until around 1700 BCE. The city was abandoned in the 19th century BCE as the Indus Valley Civilization declined, and the site was not rediscovered until the 1920s. Significant excavation has since been conducted at the site of the city, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, the first site in South Asia to be so designated.Literature comparison: Compare a related terracotta figure of a bull, 7.5 cm long, also dated 2600-1900 BC, in the British Museum, registration number 1986,1018.2009. Compare a related terracotta figure of a lion, 10 cm long, in the Lahore Museum, Pakistan, no. P1479.

A THREE-TIERED WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CONG, LATE LIANGZHU CULTURE 良渚文化末期白玉琮China, c. 2600-2300 BC. Of square section, each corner worked with three registers of stylized animal masks, the four corners divided by gently recessed vertical bands to the center of each side. The originally opaque white jade now of a white, creamy beige and reddish-black tone with numerous dark veins, scattered speckles and russet patches. Provenance: Daniel Milano, Paris, 2002. Paolo Bertuzzi, acquired from the above. A copy of the original invoice from D. Milano, dated 20 October 2002, describing the present lot as a Jade Cong from the Liangzhu culture, and stating a purchase price of EUR 9,500 or approx. EUR 14,000 (adjusted for inflation at the time of writing), accompanies this lot. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was a fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy, and the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, founder of Hettabretz, a noted Italian fashion company with customers such as the Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and designed exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, USA. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes both archaic and contemporary art, and he edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom.Condition: Condition overall commensurate with age, with extensive weathering, erosion and associated losses, areas of calcification and alteration, smoothened chips, and natural fissures, some of which have developed into cracks over time. Displays magnificently, with the colors of the jade in remarkable natural harmony.Weight: 230 gDimensions: Height 8.2 cm Expert's note (added 20.2.2023): Compare with a two-tiered cong-form bead published in Liangzhu Wen Hua Yu Qi (see image section). Both examples carved from a very similar pitted, creamy-colored stone with iron and burgundy inclusions.The present jade displays the distinctive characteristics of cong vessels from the Liangzhu culture, with a square outer section around a circular inner tube, decorated with stylized masks neatly arranged on each of the four corners.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 29 November 2017, lot 2710 Price: HKD 8,500,000 or approx. EUR 1,138,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: An exceedingly rare nine-tiered jade cong, late Liangzhu culture, circa 2600-2300 Expert remark: While this cong is larger (23.5 cm) than the present lot, the stylized masks are less rudimentarily carved. The similar colors of the stone and especially the closely related marks of weathering and erosion indicate that this example and the present lot may have been excavated not far away from each other.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 27 November 2019, lot 2721 Price: HKD 275,000 or approx. EUR 35,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A fragment of a green jade cong, Liangzhu culture, circa 3300-2300 BC Expert remark: Compare the related signs of weathering and erosion. Note the smaller size (5.5 cm) and that this cong is only a fragment.Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's New York, 25 September 2020, lot 1701Price: USD 8,125 or approx. EUR 9,100 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A mottled opaque jade or hardstone four-tier cong, Neolithic Period, Liangzhu Culture, 3rd millennium BCExpert remark: Compare the related decoration. Note the slightly larger size (12.8 cm), the related signs of weathering and erosion, and the description of the material as "jade or hardstone".良渚文化末期白玉琮中國，公元前 2600-2300 年。内圓外方筒形禮器，每個角都有獸面紋。不透明的玉料現在呈現出白色、乳白色和紅黑色調，帶有深色紋理、散落的斑點和赤褐色斑塊。 來源：Daniel Milano，Paris，2002年。Paolo Bertuzzi購於上述收藏。隨附D. Milano2002年10月20日出具的賬單複印件，上面描述為良渚文化玉琮，價格為 EUR 9,500，相當於現在的 EUR 14,000 (根據通貨膨脹情況)。Bertuzzi (1943-2022年) 是來自義大利博洛尼亞的時尚造型師。他是 Hettabretz 的創始人 Enrichetta Bertuzzi 的兒子，Hettabretz 是一家著名的義大利時裝公司，客戶包括羅斯柴爾德家族、奧黛麗赫本和伊麗莎白泰勒。Paolo Bertuzzi 後來接手了他母親的生意並設計了獨家作品，其中一些作品在美國紐約大都會博物館服裝學院展出。六十多年來，他還是一位狂熱的古董收藏家。他的收藏包括古代和當代藝術，他編輯了兩本關於亞洲藝術的重要書籍，《Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery》-關於義大利和印度尼西亞政府合作的大規模考古項目，以及《滿者伯夷-來自被遺忘王國的傑作》。 品相：總體狀況良好，大面積風化、侵蝕和缺損，有鈣化和蝕變區域，一些天然裂紋已經隨著時間的推移發展成裂縫。 整體色彩斑駁，與玉石的色彩渾然天成。 重量：230 克 尺寸：高8.2 厘米 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：香港佳士得，2017年11月29日，lot 2710 價格：HKD 8,500,000（相當於今日EUR 1,138,000） 描述：公元前2600-2300年良渚文化玉琮 專家評論：此琮尺寸較大(23.5 厘米)，雕刻較簡單。相似的玉石顏色，特別是非常相近的風化和侵蝕的痕跡表明，此玉琮和現拍品可能是在距離彼此不遠的地方被挖掘出來的。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：香港佳士得，2019年11月27日，lot 2721 價格：HKD 275,000（相當於今日EUR 35,500） 描述：公元前3300-2300年良渚文化綠玉琮殘片 專家評論：比較相近的風化和侵蝕的痕跡 。請注意尺寸 (5.5 厘米)較小，且為殘片。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2020年9月25日 價格：USD 8,125（相當於今日EUR 9,100） 描述：公元前三世紀良渚文化新石器時代玉或硬石琮 專家評論：比較相近的裝飾。請注意尺寸 (12.8 厘米)稍大，相近的風化和侵蝕的痕跡， 以及可能是玉或硬石。

A LOT WITH EIGHT ANCIENT CHINESE JADE BEADSChina, presumably Neolithic, 3rd millennium BC. Different in size and of irregular cylindrical shape, the opaque stones of a variegated green and light brown color with cloudy white inclusions. Broad central drillings showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Very good condition, with wear and weathering. Provenance: Estate of Paolo Bertuzzi. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was an engineer and fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. Born as the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, the founder of Hettabretz, one of the most important leather merchants in Italy which crafted womenswear for royals and celebrities including The Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and created exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute at Metropolitan Museum of New York. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes archaic and contemporary art, focusing mainly on Asian ancient pieces. Over decades he developed close relations with galleries, museums, curators, and auction houses while shaping his collection. He edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. Weight: 629.5 g Dimensions: Length 4.2 cm - 5.6 cm

A PAIR OF DARK GREEN JADE COLLARED DISCS, BI, LATE SHANG DYNASTY 商末一對玉璧China, c. 1200-1050 BC. Of circular form, the central aperture carved with a rounded rim projecting from both sides of the flat disc. The dark green stone covered in opaque white calcification. (2)Provenance: Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was a fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. He was the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, founder of Hettabretz, a noted Italian fashion company with customers such as the Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and designed exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, USA. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes both archaic and contemporary art, and he edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. Condition: Good condition with old wear, signs of weathering and erosion, white calcification overall, and small chips to the rims which have smoothened over time. The stones with natural fissures.Weight: 42.4 g and 40 g Dimensions: Diameter 10.6 cm and 10.9 cmLiterature comparison:Compare a closely related jade bi disk with collar, dated to the late Shang dynasty, 1200-1050 BC, in the British Museum, registration number 1937,0416.252.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 18 March 2014, lot 133 Estimate: USD 20,000 or approx. EUR 24,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A jade collared disc (bi), Shang dynasty Expert remark: Compare the closely related form with a similar rounded collar. Note the slightly larger size (16 cm) and different color.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's New York, 23 September 2020, lot 573Price: USD 15,120 or approx. EUR 17,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A jade disc, Shang dynastyExpert remark: Compare the closely related form, collar, and size (10.7 cm). Note the different color.商末一對玉璧 中國，公元前1200-1050 年。扁圓，中心孔刻有圓形邊緣。深綠色的石料覆蓋著不透明的白色鈣化物。 來源：Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022年) 收藏。Paolo Bertuzzi是來自義大利博洛尼亞的時尚造型師。他是 Hettabretz 的創始人 Enrichetta Bertuzzi 的兒子，Hettabretz 是一家著名的義大利時裝公司，客戶包括羅斯柴爾德家族、奧黛麗赫本和伊麗莎白泰勒。Paolo Bertuzzi 後來接手了他母親的生意並設計了獨家作品，其中一些作品在美國紐約大都會博物館服裝學院展出。六十多年來，他還是一位狂熱的古董收藏家。他的收藏包括古代和當代藝術，他編輯了兩本關於亞洲藝術的重要書籍，《Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery》-關於義大利和印度尼西亞政府合作的大規模考古項目，以及《滿者伯夷-來自被遺忘王國的傑作》。 品相：狀況良好，有磨損、風化和侵蝕的跡象，整體鈣化呈白色，邊緣有小缺口，隨著時間的推移已經變得光滑。石料有天然裂縫。 重量：分別爲42.4 克與40 克 尺寸：直徑10.6 厘米與10.9 厘米 文獻比較： 比較一件非常相近的公元前1200-1050年商代晚期玉凸唇璧，收藏於大英博物館，館藏編號1937,0416.252。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2014年3月18日，lot 133 估價：USD 20,000（相當於今日EUR 24,000） 描述：商玉凸唇壁 專家評論：比較非常相近的外形和相似的凸唇。請注意尺寸(16 厘米) 稍大和不同顏色。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2020年9月23日，lot 573 價格：USD 15,120（相當於今日EUR 17,000） 描述：商玉環 專家評論：比較非常相近的外形、凸唇和尺寸(10.7 厘米)。請注意不同顏色。

Contemporary study of an Art Deco style semi-nude lady bearing the name Pearce on a green marble base - 19cm high ~ some slight losses

Angus McBob (British) - Snake Eyes, 2022 - Two contemporary designer / artist studio art lamp tables / stools / coffee tables in the form of six sided dice. Each of iridescent white & glossy black 20mm ceramic tiles forming the cube dice; each measuring approx. 37cm x 37cm x 37cm. 

George Elliot (British contemporary) - An assortment of three vintage 20th century 1969 studio art glass vases by British master George Elliot. The lot comprising of a flared slim neck vase in yellow & blue colourways, a flared neck with applied decor blue & brown shades (small chip to rim), together with a swirly decorated goblet. The pieces from the Peter Dingley Gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon. All signed & dated to base. Tallest measuring approx. 23.5cm. 

'Car-Toons' by Olle Brazen for Kosta Boda - an early 21st century contemporary Swedish frosted art glass car and trailer caravan, with formed black wheels and blue floral decoration. Being a limited edition, numbered 17/50. Signed to the base of each piece. Car to measure 20cm tall, approx. 28cm long.

A contemporary Art Nouveau silver & synthetic opal pendant necklace. The necklace strung with a pear cut CZ surmounted by a naturalistic openwork mount framing a synthetic opal cabochon drop upon a rope twist chain.  Pendant stamped .925. Chain stamped 925.  Pendant measures approx. 5cm x 4.5cm. Chain measures approx. 42cm. Weighing approx. 11.7g.

Attributed to Emilio Vedova (1919 - 2006) Italian (Venetian), Pagine 177 #13 (1976/77), signed and dated '77, oil on paper mounted on canvas, titled on the reverse, 49 x 35 cm, framed and glazed, frame 64.5 x 50.5 cmIn 1976 Emilio Vedova began work on the 'De America' series, of which this painting is reminiscent. 'De America' is a series of 14 large-scale canvases, all in monochrome colours, and reflects his experiences of North America and its contemporary art in the 1950s and 60s.No certificates are available with this lot. Purchased by the vendor in August 2022. Condition appears to be good, some small areas with a glossy finish, some dust on the inside of the glass. Please contact us for any further details

Henry Moore (1898 - 1986), Four Mothers, signed and numbered 5/100 in pencil, etching, plate 30 x 23 cm, framed and glazed, frame 55.5 x 46.5 cm, with a certificate from Christie's Contemporary Art, and Berkeley Square Gallery/CCA exhibition catalogue 'Figure Studies 1931 - 1984'Overall appears to be in very good condition. This lot has not been inspected out of the frame.

‡ A COMPOSITE NORTH ITALIAN CORSLET WITH ETCHED DECORATION PARTLY BY THE 'MASTER OF THE CASTLE' OF MILAN, LATE 16TH CENTURY comprising morion in the ‘Spanish’ fashion, with one-piece almond-shaped crown rising at its apex to a vestigial backward-directed 'stalk' (pierced with a small later hole at its rear), and slightly down-turned narrow integral brim, its edge formed with a file-roped inward turn accompanied by a narrow groove with later rivets, the base of the crown encircled by fourteen later lining-rivets with brass rosette-washers; collar of a single deep plate front and rear; breastplate formed of a main plate of deep 'peascod' fashion, flanged outwards at its lower edge to receive a pair of associated pendent tassets each of four lames (altered to match and partly disarticulated); well-matched backplate flanged outwards at its base; two large symmetrical pauldrons (not a pair), each formed of seven lames of which the lowest four extend inwards only to the armpit (both partly disarticulated), two large symmetrical pauldrons (not a pair), each formed of seven lames of which the lowest four extend inwards only to the armpit (the uppermost two of each associated), a pair of fully articulated tubular vambraces, each fitted at its upper end with a turner of one lame, and at its elbow with a winged bracelet couter of three lames; and a pair of gauntlets each formed of a flared tubular pointed cuff (the right with small rust perforations), four metacarpal-plates (the third of the left cracked and patched at its inner end), a shaped knuckle-plate, and hinged thumb-plate (finger and thumb-scales missing); the main edges of the armour formed almost throughout with file-roped inward turns, the vambraces and gauntlets with file-roped secondary borders and its surfaces decorated with etching on a stippled and blackened ground, that of the morion consisting of eight radiating bands of trophies of arms framed by cabling within plain lines, and the brim with stylised acanthus foliage (areas of wear), and that of the remainder consisting of bands and borders of trophies of arms generally enclosed by narrow bands of cabling and enclosing in the interspaces and volutes on the fronts and rears of the pauldrons, busts and full-length figures of classical warriors, and involving at the neck-opening of the breastplate the device of a two-towered castle; on a wooden stand with base Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent The device of a castle etched at the neck-opening of the breastplate represents the signature of one of the most important Milanese armourers of the late 16th century, know to scholars today as the 'Master of the Castle'. It is possible that he, like his contemporary, Pompeo della Chiesa, was privileged to work in the Castello Sforzesco, residence of the Dukes of Milan. Other extant works bearing his signature include the fine garniture made for Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, Prince Bishop of Salzburg, probably after 1587, and now divided between the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich, the Wallace Collection, London, and the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, as well as various armours preserved in the Museo Civico L. Marzoli, Brescia, the Real Armeria, Turin, the Real Armeria, Madrid, the Musée de l'Armée, Paris, and the Wallace Collection, London. See Beard 1924, pp. 11-12; Norman 1986, pp. 29, 32-3 & 36-7; and LaRocca 2000, pp. 181-97. A composite North Italian etched corselet with the same mark, formerly in the John Woodman Higgins Armoury Collection, Worcester Massachusetts, was sold in this room 7th May 2014, lot 138. Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

FORRER (R.) Die Waffensammlung des Herrn Stadtrath Rich. Zschille [1894]2 vols, folio (400 x 280 mm) plates, contemporary cloth (spines removed), book plate of Edward Hubbard Litchfield, with compliments note from Zchille and invitation to the sale in New York (2) Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent This lot is sold not subject to return Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

SALE CATALOGUE, GALERIE GEORGES PETIT Catalogue des Armes & Armures faisant partie de la Collection Spitzer,folio (395 x 295 mm), plates, contemporary full leather (rubbed, losses), bookplate of Angel S. Leo, Paris 1895 Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent This lot is sold not subject to return Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

SALE CATALOGUE, GALERIE GEORGES PETIT Catalogue des Armes & Armures faisant partie de la Collection Spitzer,folio (395 x 295 mm), plates, contemporary half leather with corners (losses), Paris 1895 Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent This lot is sold not subject to return Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

SALE CATALOGUE, GALERIE GEORGES PETIT Catalogue des Armes & Armures faisant partie de la Collection Spitzer,folio (395 x 295 mm), plates, contemporary marbled boards with later leather (worn, spine missing) Paris 1895 Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent This lot is sold not subject to return Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

‡ AN 18 BORE SOUTH GERMAN COMBINED MATCH AND WHEEL-LOCK SPORTING CARBINE DATED 1586 with tapering barrel formed in three stages (fore-sight removed), chiselled with foliage enclosing an amorous couple with a green man mask at the top over the breech, flat lock struck with a shield-shaped mark (worn) fitted with external wheel retained by a large circular bracket, dog, serpentine, sliding pan-cover, pivot safety-catch and external springs retained by plain brackets (restorations, areas of pitting), full stock profusely inlaid over the fore-end with engraved staghorn ball flowers and leafy tendrils inhabited by a hare and fox pursued by a hound and a pair of scrolling marine monsters, all framed by ropework segmental lines within a deeper foliate frame and enriched with pellets, the area opposite the lock decorated en suite and with a hunter in contemporary dress taking aim at a stag, the underside of the lock with further stag vignettes and a moustachioed demi-figure and a further plaque ahead with a crucifixion scene attended by Mary and a further saint accompanied by celestial motifs, the butt shaped for the cheek on the left and decorated with an elaborate boar hunting scene involving a mounted hunter and a foot hunter with boar spear accompanied by six hounds, the right of the butt with patchbox with sliding cover applied with an engraved staghorn plaque decorated with the figure of Eve, engraved staghorn butt-plate decorated with the owner's coat-of-arms, iron trigger-guard shaped for the fingers, engraved staghorn ramrod-pipes and fore-end cap (later ramrod, the stock with small losses and repairs including the fore-end cap, two ramrod-pipes), fitted with an additional staghorn thumb-rest beneath the lock, probably added in its early working life, 87.5 cm barrel Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent The arms on the butt-plate appear to be those of Count Jakob Hannibal I von Hohenems (1530-1587), adopted from 1585. Count Jakob spent part of his youth in North Italy in the army of Charles V and later distinguished himself, in 1557, at Doulens in Picardy. In 1559 his uncle, Giovanni Angelo Medici became Pope Pius IV and the following year the family were elevated to counts, and their dominion Voralberg to an Imperial county. Count Hannibal went to the court of Philip II as papal envoy and, in 1564, took part as colonel in an impresa of the Spanish fleet against the Moorish pirates off the coast of Morocco. In 1574-76 and 1578-79 he was colonel of the regiments under Philip II defending the southern Netherlands and, under the leadership of Duke Alexander Farnese, conquered the fortress of Maastricht. His two year stay in the garrison at Antwerp provided an opportunity to acquire some important works of art, including some seven hundred painted wall coverings, the winged altar by an Antwerp master (circa 1510, now preserved in the Museum Ferdinandeum, Innsbruck) and groups of relief figures for the high altar of the newly built Hohenems parish church. In 1585 he was appointed Governor General of Rome and Vatican City by Pope Pius IV. Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

‡ AN 18 BORE BOHEMIAN WHEEL-LOCK SPORTING RIFLE, CIRCA 1720, POSSIBLY FOR A LADY with octagonal swamped sighted barrel rifled with seven grooves, engraved with scrolls at the muzzle and a panel of beadwork at the breech, gilt-brass folding leaf back-sight, associated flat lock engraved with scrolls (the engraving worn, iron parts with light surface rust), fitted with internal wheel, dog and pan with flash-guard, the latter with sliding cover, double set trigger, full stock carved with foliage and scrolls about the rear ramrod-pipe, tang, lock and mounts (small chips), butt inlaid on the left with engraved staghorn lines with leafy tendrils enclosing a large inset gilt-brass oval plaque finely cast and chased with a woodland scene involving Endymion sleeping watched over by his hound and, in the heavens, the goddess Diana, the bottom of the cheek-piece with a small rectangular brass plaque decorated with a hound in pursuit of a hare, the spine of the butt inlaid with further engraved staghorn and gilt-brass plaques including Diana the huntress and a hound, the right of the butt with patch box with sliding cover decorated at each end with gilt-brass plaques decorated with a woodland stag hunt with hunters in contemporary dress and an engraved staghorn plaque with a hare in the centre, gilt-brass mounts finely cast and chased in low relief, comprising openwork side-plate involving scrolling foliage with a central green man mask and monsterhead terminals, butt-plate engraved with the bust of a noble woman, trigger-guard shaped for the fingers and with forward terminal decorated with a greenman mask enclosed by scrolling foliage, gilt-brass trigger-plate, three faceted ramrod-pipes, fore-end cap decorated with scrolls and foliage (associated iron-tipped ramrod), 77.3 cm barrel Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent The inlay and brass mounts are of notable quality. Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

The Studio, Special Numbers, 40 volumes, 13 in publisher's embossed cloth, including Pen, Pencil and Chalk Drawings by Contemporary Artists, 1911; The Genius of J. M. W. Turner, 1913; Art in 1898, Art Nouveau covers; Special Winter Number 1900-01, and others, together with 21 other volumes by The Studio, most in later bindings, some with plates removed, sold with all faults (61)

A contemporary Lalique art deco style ‘Zeila’ black glass panther, in hunting pose, etched mark to base, 35.5 cm long.No apparent damage or repair.

Titled: Spine. Contemporary mixed media art wall sculpture painted in deep, rich red with grey colored accents. Artist signed and dated. Artist: Nancy RichterIssued: 1990Dimensions: 4.25"L x 2.75"W x 95"HCountry of Origin: United StatesProvenance: The Bass Museum of Art Condition: Good condition.

Contemporary mixed media bowl. Artist: Miriam BloomIssued: 20th centuryDimensions: 4.5""W x 5.5""HCountry of Origin: United StateProvenance: The Bass Museum of Art Condition: Good condition.

Postwar and Contemporary photographer Norman McGrath (American, b. 1931) has captured stunningly the Sky Court of the Atlantis Condominium on Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida, International architectural firm Architectonica, reputed for using sophisticated surfaces, designed this landmark in 1980-1982. Housed with a white mat. Mat size: 16"W x 20"H. Photo size: 14"W x 11"H. Artist: Norman McGrathIssued: 1984Country of Origin: Miami, FloridaProvenance: The Bass Museum of Art Condition: Good condition.

Acrylic painting on paper attached to cardboard. Contemporary folk art style portrait of a black girl with red lipstick. Artist signed lower right. Measures 34" x 27.5" including frame, 26" x 20" image only. Condition: Age related wear.

Contemporary language based art print displaying poem by artist Kay Rosen titled ""The Man."" Etching on heavy BFK paper. Rosen is a talented language based artist known for her political and feminist work. Embossed seal in lower right hand corner. Indiscernible text impressed to back of piece on righthand edge. White over black double matting with black finished frame. Sight size: 24.5""H x 17.25""W; frame: 32""H x 24.5""W x 0.75""D. Artist: Kay RosenIssued: 1991Condition: Age related wear.

Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987)Mick Jagger, from Mick Jagger Portfolio (Feldman & Schellmann II.145) Screenprint in colours, 1975, on Arches Aquarelle paper, signed in pencil, an unrecorded proof aside from the edition of 250, further signed and annotated '1st artist proof' in pencil verso, framedSheet 1105 x 737mm (43 1/2 x 29in)Footnotes:ProvenanceDr Maury P. Leibovitz Collection, Connecticut.Private collection, US, UK and Greece (by descent from the above in 1992).Thence by descent to the present owner.The present work by Andy Warhol was originally part of the collection of Dr. Maury Leibovitz. As the Vice-Chairman and President of Knoedler-Modarco, as well as close associate of billionaire industrialist and philanthropist Dr. Armand Hammer, owner and founder of Hammer Galleries, Leibovitz was a prominent figure in the New York art world in the 1970-1990s.In his role as head of one of the USA's oldest and most established galleries, Leibovitz was well-placed in the blossoming New York art scene to meet and integrate with some of the biggest names of the time, including the likes of Andy Warhol, from whom it is probable that the present work was acquired. Despite this significant role in the contemporary market, his eclectic personal collection of art was very broad; it spanned the centuries and included works by the Old Masters, Impressionists, Modern European artists such as Salvador Dalí. His legacy in the New York art world remains to this day, having gifted a number of works to various institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Portrait Gallery and the New York Historical Society Museum and Library.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

A Kota reliquary figure, Gabon, applied with brass and with iron ring, presented on a contemporary mount, height 50.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Fang, Gabon, figure with three faces and set with brass studs for eyes, presented on a contemporary display plinth, height including feathers 72cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Bambara, Mali, khiwara, presented on a contemporary display stand, height 98.5cm, af.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.Condition Report: Missing one of the horns.

A Yuruba, Nigeria, standing figure with traces of pigmentation and on contemporary presentation stand, height 56cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Yoruba, Nigeria, standing figure with allover white pigmentation and presented with associated contemporary stand, height 65cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Yoruba, Nigeria, standing figure with allover white pigmentation and presented on contemporary display stand, height 57cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Punu, Gabon, standing figure with traces of pigmentation and raffia throughout, presented with contemporary display stand, height 68cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Fang, Gabon, standing figure with white pigmentation throughout and tied string cover, presented with contemporary display stand, height 67cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Kota reliquary figure, Gabon, applied with brass and with ring loop to the neck on a contemporary plinth, height 52.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Bura, Nigeria, standing figure with bird beak adornment and presented on contemporary display stand, height 56.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

An Urhobo, Nigeria, large figure with traces of coloured pigmentation throughout, presented on contemporary display stand, height 102Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A contemporary African carved stone double-faced bust, indistinctly signed and dated '89, presented on an adzed wooden plinth, height 51cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Kota reliquary figure, Gabon, double faced and with applied with copper and brass, presented on a contemporary plinth stand, height 61cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A large pair of Ambété fetish figures, Gabon, brass clad and adorned with cowry shells for eyes, nails studded to the cavity back and wearing bead jewellery, each adorned with a hippo's tooth, mounted on contemporary presentation plinths, height 85.5cm and 87.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Kota reliquary figure, Gabon, with iron rings towards the base and on a contemporary mount, height 65cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A pair of Fang, Gabon figures both with brass stud detail and mounted on contemporary plinth stands, height 64.5cm and 60cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Fang reliquary figure, Gabon, applied with brass detail and presented on a contemporary plinth stand, height 57.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Fang reliquary figure, Gabon, applied with brass detail and on contemporary plinth stand, height 56cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Fang reliquary figure, Gabon, applied with brass detail and presented on contemporary plinth, height 64.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A fang reliquary figure, Gabon, applied with brass detail and on contemporary plinth, height 50.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Kota reliquary figure, Gabon, brass mounted with three iron rings and on a contemporary mount, height 67.75cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Fang, Gabon figure, with carved coiffeur and applied with brass on contemporary display stand, height 74.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Fang, Gabon figure with carved coiffeur and applied with brass detail on contemporary display stand, height 79cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Fang, Gabon figure with carved coiffeur and brass stud detail mounted on a contemporary display stand, height 76cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Fang, Gabon, figure with brass applied face and basket work detail to the torso, presented on a contemporary plinth display stand, height 69cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Chokwe, Angola, brass detailed figure raised on contemporary display plinth, height 71cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Kota reliquary figure, Gabon, brass and copper applied with bone details to the eyes and on contemporary mount, height 79.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Fang, Gabon, figural mask head presented on contemporary plinth stand, height 50.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Fang, Gabon, standing figure mounted on a contemporary stand, height 82cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Kota reliquary figure, Gabon, applied with copper wire and brass on contemporary mount, height 68cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Punu, Gabon, standing figure mounted on contemporary plinth, height 67.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.