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2nd-4th century A.D. An important free-standing bronze figure of a philosopher, modelled in the round seated and robed on a roughly rectangular base, the body delineated by its folds, feet protruding from beneath the hem, head tilted backwards slightly, face bearded and moustachioed, full head of textured hair, possibly plaited from a central point above the nape of the neck, with stylised detailing to the eyes, slender arched brows and nose, possibly wearing a torc or other form of neck ornament or collar; lower down on the reverse it is apparent that the figure has been formed seated on a stool or small chair, indicated by a transverse rib with knopped terminals and legs; the head is disproportionately large in comparison to the rest of the body, and the folds of the clothing are not continued on the reverse of the figure. Cf. Richter, G.M.A., Portraits of the Greeks, Volume 2, London, 1965, pp.194-200, figs.1149-2225; cf. Kaufmann-Heinimann, A., Die Roemischen bronzen der Schweiz 1 Augst, Mainz, 1977, p.80 and Taf 88. no.82; cf. Faider-Feytmans, G., Les Bronzes Romains de Belgique, Mainz, 1979, pp.89-90, no.82, pl.56; cf. Wightmann, E.M. Roman Trier and the Treviri, London, 1970, pl.14a, p.150; cf. Boucher, S., Recherches sur les bronzes figures de gaule pre-romaine et romaine, 1976, p.169 and pl.64, no.306. Treasure Hunting Magazine, A Hobby of True Discovery, May 2022, p.41-43. 98.5 grams, 62.5 mm high, 24 mm wide (2 1/2 in). Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Everleigh, Wiltshire, UK, on 10th August 2021, by Christopher Phillips. Accompanied by a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.WILT-81FA47. Accompanied by a copy of the three page Treasure Hunting Magazine article where this item has been published. Accompanied by a two page typed letter from the finder explaining the circumstances of finding and several copies of photographs taken when the object was discovered. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11206-186806. The object is complete. However, it may once have formed part of a more complex object, or served as a finial. The Portable Antiquities report states: 'No direct parallel has been found. The seated pose is reminiscent of the Greek philosopher statues, eg Epicurus. The head is reminiscent of representations of Celtic figures, with the almond shaped eyes supporting this idea. The hair, moustache and beard are very particular, generally reminiscent of Celtic figures and may represent Sucellus, a Celtic deity who is sometimes represented with extravagant curls on his head, together with beard and with an animal skin tied around his neck, or with a torc. However, associated with agriculture and wine, Sucellus is usually depicted with an olla (jar or small cooking pot) which are not represented in this instance, so it seems unlikely to be him.' The PAS report goes on to state: '.Rev Professor Martin Henig.suggests an Epicurean or indeed possibly Epicurus himself as the model here. 'If a philosopher, with all that hair/beard and looking at Richter, Portraits of the Greeks, it could just be Epicurus, though of course, a very local version.Whether regarded as Epicurus or a generic philosopher by the owner it again like so much else speaks to a rather sophisticated culture rather than the back of beyond.More to the point may be a bronze found in Augst, Switzerland, Insula 31 in 1963.It depicts a bearded seated philosopher, more scraggy than ours, upper part of body nude, probably here a stoic.' Professor Henig also suggests the figure could represent a school teacher: 'The figure I was thinking of, like the schoolmaster on the Neumagen relief is a bronze from Nismes (Namur) in Belgium.It depicts a man clad in what looks like a Gallic cloak seated on a basket chair. One hand is pointing in an expressive way as though teaching.only a light beard.' Sucellus was also considered a candidate by Martin Henig: 'There is a bronze of the god Sucellus wearing a paenula.but he is standing. But I think a school teacher/ philosopher so more interest in learning.' [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] Very fine condition. Rare and of national significance.
FOUR BOXES OF BOOKS AND MAGAZINES, approximately one hundred and twenty books with titles to include cooking, fiction, crime, children's books and annuals, street atlases, Doctor Who and the Daleks Omnibus, with early 1990s Littlewoods, Great Universal and Argos catalogues, Reader's Digest and assorted women's magazines from the 1990s, etc (sd) (4 BOXES)
1983 Vauxhall Astra Mk. I GTE Transmission: manualMileage:20782General Motors was a late entrant to the hot-hatch market waiting until 1983 - but when it did turn up to the party, it did so with an amazingly effective weapon. The original Cavalier SRi-powered 115bhp car was just about perfect in every way - and easily a match for the all-conquering Golf GTi.Even in cooking form, the Astra was a great handling car, but when fitted with wide, low-profile tyres, lowered suspension and gifted the excellent 1.8-litre 'Family Two' engine, it was transformed into a flying machine. The GTE arrived in 1983, and within a few months received a close-ratio gearbox - to answer the only criticism of the launch cars, their too-high gearing. Yet, not long after, the Mk. I GTE made way for the aerodynamic Mk. II version.This excellent Mk. I Astra GTE has only covered 20,700 miles from new. Supplied by Heron, Slough to Mr. Dillion of Anglesey, North Wales, it appears he sold the car to someone who lived near to him and then purchased the car back again. Around 2015 the car went to Northern Ireland returning to England in 2019. Purchased a few months ago by a specialist company who supply vehicles to the film and television industry, to complement other 1980's cars in their possession and to be used in period productions based in the 1980's. This lovely Mk. I Astra finished in silver with the original grey interior still has all the correct stickers under the bonnet. Supplied with a V5 registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires in January 2023, old registration documents, spare keys and the original hand books. As an '80s hot hatch, an early GTE offers the best of both worlds - the ultimate grip of a P6-shod XR3 and the solidity and fun of a Golf GTi. A truly underrated challenger of its time.
‘Idaville’ a well-made three storey wooden Dolls House with original contents, made by Percy Platnauer circa 1912, with grey painted brick façade and sides, fenced front with opening gates leading to panelled hinged front door and porch with barley twist columns and small gabled roof and further hinged windows above, large double bay windows to each side and further window above and to each side of house, tiled pitched roof with four small chimney stacks, the front opening in two wings to seven rooms on three levels, hallway and landings with turned balustrade staircases leading to all floors and landings with hinged panelled doors to each room with original wallpapers and flooring, ground floor living room and dining room with original fire places and wooden surrounds and mantels and similar fire places with over mantel mirrors to first and second floor bedrooms, kitchen with original cooking range and bathrooms to top floor with back room, all with working electric lighting. Original wooden furniture made by Percy Platnauer includes circular dining room table, three chairs and carver with turned supports, oblong table with turned supports and stretcher, writing desk, folding screen and gramophone, sofa with letherette upholstery and two corner chairs with matching footstalls, small folding table with inlay top, leather chaise lounge and armchair, two matching bedroom suites with single beds, dressing tables, side boards, chairs and more, kitchen with dresser, tray on folding stand, two tables and more, other furniture includes Walterhausen piano and cabinet, a good selection of pictures, glass and ceramic ornaments, kitchen ware, good selection of dolls and more, 41” (104cm) high, 32 ½” (82.5 wide, 24 ¾” (63cm) deep. Please note: For viewing, shipping and collection of this lot please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T Auctioneers direct.
* A LARGE BRONZE RITUAL COOKING VESSEL (URLI OR CHARAKKU), KERALA, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY of shallow circular form, with ridged side and overhanging rim, with twin scrolling handles and low relief crescent and abstract decoration, a line of malayalam script incised on one side 29cm high; 78cm diam. Provenance: Private collection, London These distinctive vessels are made by the Musari community in Kerala, South-Western India, and cast in a single piece. For an example in the National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, New Delhi, see Jyotindra Jain and Aarti Aggarwala, 'National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum', Ahmedabad 1989, p.42 ++One or two minor repairs or casting faults, interior with old cracks
Box of cookery books to include Antonio Carluccio 'The Collection', 'The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking' Marcella Hazan, 'Complete Nose to Tail: a kind of British cooking', 'Trattoria, Italian food for family and friends' by Ursula Ferrigno, Claudia Roden 'Mediterranean Cookery' etc. 13 books.(B.P. 21% + VAT)
Edwardian silver agate shamrock cooking pot charm by John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1901 and a silver bracelet with Victorian and later silver charms including hardstone heart by William Goss, dachshund, poodle, teapot, swan and scarecrowCondition Report:Approx 58.32 (gross), bracelet stamped 835, charms hallmarked, stamped or tested, two charms loose from bracelet, one foot missing from cooking pot charm
Ceramic model of a stoveChinese, Eastern Han dynastycovered in a green iridescent glaze, modelled with two large cooking pots set into the stovetop, surrounded by food and utensils, with models of crayfish and crabs to the top, 30.5cm across, 27cm wideProvenance: From the collection of the late Professor R M Hicks, OBEPurchased from Kevin Trevor at the East Berkshire Antiques fair January 2004At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.
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