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Click here to subscribeLalique "Tete D'aigle" Crystal Figurine/ Paperweight. Signed. Good condition. Measures 4-1/4" H. Provenance: Property of Irving Cowan and the late Marjorie Friedland Cowan, Hollywood, Florida. Thoroughbred horse breeder/owners, Breeders? Cup winners, Hollywood Wildcat and War Chant. Former owners of The Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood. Shipping $45.00 (estimate $300-$400)
Grouping of Three (3) Lalique Crystal Figurines. Includes: kneeling maiden (4-3/4" H), Pamlico bird figurine (4-1/2" H), and bird figurine (2-3/4" H). All signed. All in good condition. Provenance: Property of Irving Cowan and the late Marjorie Friedland Cowan, Hollywood, Florida. Thoroughbred horse breeder/owners, Breeders? Cup winners, Hollywood Wildcat and War Chant. Former owners of The Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood. Shipping $48.00 (estimate $200-$300)
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A terracotta horse figurine on a lozengiform base; finely modelled harness, saddle and bridle with pendants and bells, plume to the mane; restrained red pigment to the horse's harness and mane; hollow to the underside. 2.4 kg, 35.5cm (14"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Fine condition.
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A terracotta figurine of a rabbit modelled in the round standing upright on forepaws, ears pricked; pigment detailing to the ears, nose and eyes, hole to the underside. 3.08 kg, 26cm (10"). From the Cheuk family collection. The rabbit plays an important part in Chinese religion and was considered to be highly auspicious. It is one of the twelve animals that is represented in the Chinese zodiac and is more commonly associated with the moon. In this capacity it is known as the Jade Rabbit and lives on the moon with the goddess Chang'e. The goddess is the guardian of the elixir of life which the rabbit makes by pounding various herbs under a osmanthus tree; the goddess then gives the elixir to those that she favours. Finely modelled.
8th-5th century BC. A large green serpentine standing anthropomorphic figurine, with elongated bald head and cranial deformation, rectangular eyes, wide nose, slightly opened mouth with massive everted upper lip uncovering teeth, pierced rectangular ears; the knees bent and hands pierced to hold an offering(?"). See Fowler Museum at UCLA, Accession number X85.864; The Cleveland Museum of Art, Accession number: 1990.219. 964 grams, 20.6cm (8"). From an important London, W1, collection; acquired 1960-1980s. The Olmecs established major centres along the riverine lowlands of the modern Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco, from approximately 1500 BC. The fertile gulf plain probably allowed for an agricultural surplus, controlled by only a handful of individuals. Olmec culture is identified as the oldest of the Mesoamerican civilisations, and many important elements of Mesoamerican art and architecture can be seen to have had a probable Olmec origin. This figure is very similar to one from Offering Four at La Venta. This comprised of a group of fifteen jade and serpentine figures that were specifically set out so that the one figure made from the base stone of granite faced the group made from precious stones. It is possible that the scene recreates a judgement against the lone figure, or possibly a sacrifice scene. Other individual, sinewy jades which are almost feline in their posture have been found in the Olmec heartland. Very fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A carved marble figurine of a gladiator in kilt with pteruges, scale manica to the left arm with strap to the chest, left hand gripping the hilt of a gladius. See Shadrake, S. The World of the Gladiator, Stroud, 2005. 387 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. The exact identification of the type of gladiator represented by this statue is not possible due to the figure not wearing certain pieces of equipment that would have helped identify his class. However, the inclusion of the manica, or arm guard, narrows it down to a few possibilities, such as the murmillo, retiarius, eques or the hoplomachus. The fact that the figure is shown at ease without a helmet, or much body armour, suggests that the statuette is that of a victorious gladiator. Fair condition.
Chalcolithic, 3300-2500 BC. A mixed group of 'stargazer' figurine parts comprising: three D-shaped heads, two bodies with leaf-shaped stub arms and a third body with perpendicular arm. See von Bothmer, D. Glories of the Past: Ancient Art from the Shelby White and Leon Levy Collection, New York, 1990. 94 grams, 20-58mm (3/4 - 2 1/4"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired 1980-1990. [6] Fine condition.
Chalcolithic, 3300-2500 BC. A mixed group of carved stone 'stargazer' figurine heads. See von Bothmer, D. Glories of the Past: Ancient Art from the Shelby White and Leon Levy Collection, New York, 1990. 86 grams, 25-40mm (1 - 1 1/2"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired before 1989. [5] Fine condition.
Early 1st millennium BC. A flat-section figurine with two heads, one with a domed cap and the other with radiating incised lines; the eyes and breasts formed with disc appliqués, central recess; the arms bent, hands extended with central aperture; the legs combined extending to a flared base. 126 grams, 17.5cm (7"). Ex Terence Eva collection; formerly with Pars Antiques, acquired 1980s. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A ceramic idol figurine with elliptical-section base rising to flat-section upper body, depicting a standing female with hands cupping the breasts; ribbed collar to the neck and stylised facial features. 125 grams, 20.5cm (8"). Ex Terence Eva collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s. Fine condition.
12th century AD. A green-glazed ceramic figurine of a nude seated female suckling a baby in her arms; hollow to the underside. Cf. Rooney, D.F. A Field Guide to Glazed Thai Ceramics in Asian Perspectives, Vol.28, No.2. 190 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995. Fine condition.
Chalcolithic, 3300-2500 BC. A mixed group of stone 'stargazer' figurine heads. See von Bothmer, D. Glories of the Past: Ancient Art from the Shelby White and Leon Levy Collection, New York, 1990. 146 grams, 35-42mm (1 1/2 - 1 3/4"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired 1980-1990. [5] Fine condition.
1st century BC-2nd century AD. A silver figurine of a horse with flying mane and tail, pelletted neck-band, one foreleg raised. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 245. 24 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze figurine of a lioness advancing on a curved base, the left foreleg placed on a circular shield with a facing female(?) mask modelled in the half-round; Eastern empire workmanship. 93 grams, 66mm (2 1/2"). Property of a European gentleman living in the UK; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1990s. Fine condition.
1st century BC-2nd century AD. A lead-alloy votive figurine of Venus (Aphrodite) standing on a tiered base holding her robe at thigh-level. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 79. 23 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, lower base absent.
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