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Lot 4
Two bisque socket head dolls, comprising a Catterfelder Puppenfabrik character doll, with blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, applied teeth, brown wig, bent limb composition body and white dress, numbered 6 263/50, 21" long, and an HW doll, with brown glass sleeping eyes, closed mouth, moulded hair, bent limb composition body and lace dress, numbered 8, 22" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Fingers poor on first doll, heavy wear to eyelids on second doll.
Lot 58
Two Armand Marseille bisque shoulder head dolls, comprising one 3200 with brown glass fixed eyes, open mouth, curly brown wig, bisque lower arms and fabric body, 9/0, 11 1/4" long, and a 1894 with blue glass fixed eyes, open mouth, teeth, blond wig, later bisque lower arms and fabric body, 3/0, 13 1/2" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)First generally good. The second with hairline across face and later hands.
Lot 6
Two bisque socket head dolls, comprising a possible Ernst Winkler doll, with blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, teeth, brown wig, wood and composition jointed body, and white dress, numbered 6, 25" long, and an Armand Marseille baby, with blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, teeth, bent limb composition body, christening dress and bonnet, numbered 351/6k (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)first doll is missing three fingers and has damage to their feet. Second doll's eyes need attention, loose
Lot 69
Two Armand Marseille baby dolls, comprising a 15" flange neck with blue glass eyes, closed mouth, fabric body and composition arms, and a 14" 351/3K doll with sleeping eyes, open mouth and bent limb composition body (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)One eye on second doll sunk in when in the sleeping position, also wear to finger tips of one hand. First doll with finger damage to one hand.
Lot 70
Three bisque head dolls, comprising a 10 1/2" Schoenau & Hoffmeister 4000 8/0 socket head, with brown glass fixed eyes, teeth, jointed body and red dress, a 13" Goebel 521 8/0 shoulder head with blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, teeth, kid body and composition jointed limbs, and a 12 1/2" German socket head doll numbered XX 6/0, with brown glass fixed eyes, teeth and five piece composition body (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)The first doll has a hairline crack under her wig, the second doll with two fingers missing, but head ok. The third doll has hairline that goes round behind her right ear and under her chin across her neck.
Lot 74
Two bisque socket head dolls, comprising a Schoenau & Hoffmeister 1909 6, with blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, teeth, wood and composition jointed body, bisque hands, fine outfit with matching bonnet, and a Porzellanfabrik-Burrgrub 169 1, with brown glass eyes, open mouth, jointed body and blue outfit (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)First doll with restored head, fine hands. Second doll with cracks to head and neck, also hands poor.
Lot 75
Two bisque socket head dolls, comprising a 15" Heubach Koppelsdorf 300 1 girl, with blue glass eyes, open mouth, teeth, bent limb composition body, cream dress and straw hat, and a 12 1/2" Koppelsdorf DGRM girl, with brown glass eyes, open mouth, bent composition limb body, red overcoat and matching bonnet (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally good, some wear. hands poor on first doll.
Lot 113
Two German bisque shoulder head dolls, one Armand Marseille 10/0X, with brown glass fixed eyes, open mouth, teeth, blond wig, composition lower arms, cloth body and original outfit, 11 1/2" long, and another unmarked with blue glass fixed eyes, closed mouth, blond wig, composition lower arms, cloth body and original outfit, 14" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Bother generally good, first with hand damage and the second with crack to glass eye. First missing a shoe.
Lot 115
Two bisque socket head character dolls, comprising one 24" Heubach Koppelsdorf 300 7, with blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, teeth, blond wig, composition bent limb body and floral dress, and 18" Melitta 10 doll, with brown glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, one tooth, auburn wig, bent limb composition body and floral dress (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Wear to hands and feet of second doll. also has hairline crack to forehead, first sleeping eyes needing attention.
Lot 118
Two Armand Marseille bisque shoulder head dolls, comprising an 18" 370 11-0 1/2 DEP, with blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, teeth, composition lower arms and fabric body, and a 24" Darling, with brown glass sleeping eyes, open mouth and teeth, bisque lower arms and kid body (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Hands poor on the first doll, otherwise both generally good.
Lot 120
Three dolls comprising a 19" Armand Marseille 390 2, with brown glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, teeth, light brown wig, wood and composition jointed body, a 13" Armand Marseille 351 /3K baby with fixed eyes and a 17 1/2" painted wood shoulder head, with composition lower limbs and fabric body (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally good, first doll missing a finger. Eyes also do not fully close.
Lot 127
Two dolls, comprising a Sonneburg Polizenfabrik 1930s socket head, with blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, original blond wig, bent limb body and blue dress, 28 1/2" long, and an unmarked composition shoulder head doll, with blue glass sleeping eyes, closed mouth, composition lower limbs and fabric body, 25" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally good, wear to nose of first doll and chip to tooth. Finger missing and finger tip missing on second doll.
Lot 27
Two Armand Marseille bisque head dolls, comprising a socket head girl, with blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, teeth, blond wig, wood and composition jointed limbs, cloth body, white dress and straw bonnet, numbered 1894 6, 20" long, and a shoulder head girl, with blue glass fixed eyes, open mouth, teeth, bisque lower limbs, cloth body and red velvet outfit, numbered 370 0, 19" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)First has a good head, but hands restored. second has an eye chip.
Lot 34
Two antique dolls, comprising an Armand Marseille bisque shoulder head, with blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, teeth, composition lower limbs, jointed kid body, red dress and straw hat, numbered 3200 4, 21" long, and a 12 1/4" composition shoulder head doll, with brown glass fixed eyes, closed mouth, composition limbs, moulded shoes and cloth body (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally good, minor crack to thumb of first doll.
Lot 2182
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778): A View of the Temple of Antinous and Faustina from the first Paris edition of the "Views of Rome" before 1800; Hind's fourth sate of seven with the price erased and the number 19 lower right; Hind's catalogue (49 IV); in fair condition and not laid down, though without visible margins at the side and upper edges. There is a small tear at the upper right. In a presentable Hogarth frame is in a presentable condition, mount stained.
Lot 48
BronzeIndia, 15th to 18th century Dimensions: Height 7 - 9 cmWeight: 530 grams all Small group of deities. One is four-armed holding a dharmachakra and conch shell while also showing the varada mudra, wearing a high conical headdress. Krishna standing with ankle crossed over his leg and playing a flute. One deity is standing on an expansive base holding a lotus flower wearing a high conical headdress, most details lost due to rub off. Another deity is standing on a smaller expansive base with both arms lowered next to her legs, dressed in dotted dhoti and body adorned with jewellery. Another deity is standing on round lotus base in slight tribhanga pose with her left arm raised, right arm to the ground, wearing a conical headdress with lotus bud finial. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 1
BronzeIndia, 16th to 19th century Dimensions: Height 9 - 2,5 cmWeight: 311 grams All Group of Garuda statues of different sizes. Four of them are standing, one is kneeling on one leg. All of them have their hands joined together in anjali mudra. Dressed in dhotis, wings extending from the sides. Garuda was Vishnu's mount and often described as the King of Birds, sometimes also depicted with a beak or bird head. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 51
BronzeIndia, 17th century Dimensions: Height 18 cm Wide 11 cm Depth 9 cmWeight: 1278 grams Bronze statue of Durga, the Mother Goddess, depicted in one of her most popular scenes, defeating the buffalo demon Mahashisura. She is standing on her vehicle, here a mix of lion and tiger, with one leg. She has eight arms holding her attributes, ritual objects and weapons. With one hand she is pulling down the demon by his head while stabbing him with a spear. The buffalo demon is depicted with the beheaded buffalo corpse, the lifeless head lying to the deity's foot, and the human shape who is tumbling backwards from the goddess's push. Although this scene is powerful and cruel, Durga's expression is calm, almost serene. She is wearing a conical headdress and her hair is pulled back at the back of her head tied into a long, thick braid. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 50
Wood with cold gildingVietnam, 19th century Dimensions: Height 51cm Wide 25 cm Depth 17 cmWeight: 5032 grams Wooden statue of Buddha seated in dhyanasana pose, legs crossed and hands resting in each other in his lap. The hexagonal base with double lotus flower as his throne. Dressed in a flowy robe. Oval face with closed eyes, big nose and slender lips, ears slightly elongated. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 126
Wood gilt with insert glassBirma, Mandalay Style, 19th centuy Dimensions: Height 58 cm Wide 27 cm Depth 15 cmWeight: 3724 grams Royal Buddha Statue from Burma with hand gesture in Bhumisparsa Mudra – “calling the earth to witness”. The left-hand lies in the lap, palm upwards whilst the right-hand bends over the right knee with fingers slightly touching the top of the pedestal indicates the moment of his enlightenment.The body and arms are covered in gold. The Condition of this lovely old Mandalay statue overall is good, some of the decoration along the front of the chest has been worn and damaged with age. Loss of gold on the front right hand where some of the gold has worn off. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 2
BronzeIndia, 15th - 18th century Dimensions: Height 4 & 4,5 cmWeight: 61 grams Two standing Hanumans on thin surfaces with their hands joined together in prayer in front of the chest, anjali mudra. Dressed in patterned dhotis, their tails coiling around their own head. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 199
Bronze restgiltNepal, 12th century Dimensions: Height 17,5 cm Wide 15 cm Depth 7,5 cmWeight: 1908 grams Seated Buddha gesturing bhumispharsa mudra, dressed in robe with floral pattern and with beaded brim. The small face is smiling with downcast eyes and arched eyebrows, elongated earlobes with holes frame the face. Tiny curls cover the head and ushnisha topped by small diamond. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 117
BronzeIndia, 18th century Dimensions: Height 3 - 11 cmWeight: 669 grams all Group of various bronzes depicting Hindu warrior gods, male and female. These Kondh bronze figures are from tribal Orissa in central India. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 119
Silver repousseLaos, 18th century Dimensions: Height 14 cm Wide 11 cm Depth 6 cmWeight: 354 grams Buddha seated in dhyanasana on a four-tiered pyramidical throne with various incised patterns on each tier, the center decorated with ornamental tapestry. The Buddha calling the earth to witness is dressed in a robe with geometrical pattern and ornamental brim. The face looks calm in a meditative state with almost closed eyes. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 145
BronzeLaos, 19th century Dimensions: Height 15 cm Wide 11 cm Depth 6 cmWeight: 535 grams Seated Buddha in dhyanasana pose gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra, calling the earth to witness. Seated on a three-tiered base with the higher two tiers decorated with engraved ornamental patterns, a tapestry flowing down the center of the throne. The Buddha is dressed in a simple robe. His expression is solemn, the ushnisha topped by a diamond finial. The statue is hollow. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 212
BronzeIndia, 16th century Dimensions: Height 9 cm Wide 4 cm Depth 4 cmWeight: 156 grams Small statue most probably depicting Hanuman standing on a small surface with human body and the head and tail of a monkey. Holding a round, large object in his hands, possibly food and his mouth wide open as if to bite into it at any moment. Dressed in a short dhoti. A noose attached to the back. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 53
StoneNepal, 18th century Dimensions: Height 24 cm Wide 13 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 2058 grams Stone fragment of Garuda standing in wide stride on a lotus flower backed by a two-band aureole. His legs are covered by a wide, pleated garment, a skull garland is drooping down from his shoulder onto his knees. He has a human body but the face of a bird. He is holding a skull cup, a knife, a drum and a khatvanga staff in his four arms. He is also wearing a crown and large circular earrings. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 10
BlackstoneIndia, 12th century Dimensions: Height 57 cm Wide 27 cm Depth 15 cmWeight: 21,65 Kg Fragment of blackstone sculpture showing Sarasvati, Hindu goddess of knowledge and art. The part from her ankles is missing. She is standing in tribhanga pose with hip tilted to her left, upper body bent to her right from the waist. She is dressed in a striped dhoti fastened around her hip with a belt adorned with beaded chains. She is holding a fly whisk in her right hand, leaning it against her right shoulder. A flower is growing behind her left shoulder. Her chest and head is adorned with plenty of jewellery. Her expression is friendly, her nose is partly broken. Behind her right side we see a pillar. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 131
BronzeIndia, 16th century Dimensions: Height 6 cm Wide 8 cm Depth 3 cmWeight: 452 grams both Pair of identical elephants standing erect with their trunks hanging down in a c-shape. They are saddled and are carrying a round seat or platform. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 42
BronzeIndia, 16th century Dimensions: Height 16 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 6 cmWeight: 786 grams Bronze statue of a Hindu goddess seated with one knee drawn close to the body, the other leg pendant. The Goddess might be Manasa, Goddess of Snakes, seated on a throne in front of an open-work throne back, her head protected by a canopy created by five-headed serpent Naga. In her right hand she is holding a rosary and a snake is coiling around her left hand or she is holding a lotus flower. The Goddess is smiling but detail of the face is lost due to rub off. The statue is hollow. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 228
BronzeIndia, 17th century Dimensions: Height 5 cm Wide 6 cm Depth 3 cmWeight: 108 grams Bronze statue of a Tiger standing with its short tail lifted up in the air and open mouth. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 96
SandstoneIndia, 12th century Dimensions: Height 68 cm Wide 19 cm Depth 12 cmWeight: 25,8 Kg Temple fries with four scenes. The lowest compartment depicts a four-armed female deity, possibly Lakshmi, standing on a lotus flower surrounded by devotees. One arm is partly missing. She is standing between pillars. Vishnu is standing behind the pillar, peeking at her from behind. Moving up is a long compartment on the right side, showing the head of an elephant followed by a buffalo. A devotee is standing on the buffalo's back. The other side is made of two compartments of similar scenes, Vishnu standing on the left side with his hand on his hip. In each scene he is holding something different. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 73
BronzeIndia, 17th century Dimensions: Height 10 - 17 cmWeight: 1247 grams Three oillamps of Deepalakshmi, Goddess of Prosperity. Deepalakshmi represents the light that guides in times of darkness. Two statues are quite similar with Lakshmi standing on drum-shaped bases on expansive squares, holding the lamp, dressed in dhoti with incised patterns. One statue is quite different showing Lakshmi with a lion or tiger body from the hip. She is holding the lamp which is also resting on the head of a small gnome-like creature. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 6
SandstoneIndia, 12th century Dimensions: Height 49 cm Wide 39 cm Depth 9 cmWeight: 28 Kg Stone fragment of Buddha Amithaba seated on a lotus flower on a throne in an alcove held by pillars. He is flanked by two standing devotees and two seated Buddhas in meditation pose are hovering beside his head. The Buddha is holding the vessel containing the nectar of immortality. He is dressed in simple robes and is wearing a tiara. His eyes are closed in a meditative state. A makara face decorates the arche's top. At the very top of the stone fragment are three small alcoves with seated Buddhas in dhyanasana pose. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 206
BronzeIndia, 18th century Dimensions: Height 6 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 2 cmWeight: 155 grams Beetlenut cracke in the shape of a couple lying gracefully with each other, the woman embraced by the man. Both are dressed in clothes covered in incised patterns of dots and ornaments, upper bodies adorned with jewellery. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 34
BronzeIndia, 17th century Dimensions: Height 18,5 cm Wide 11 cm Depth 8 cmWeight: 951 grams Bronze of Sarasvati dancing on a round lotus flower base, her right foot crossed in front of her left ankle and supporting herself on her toes. Her hip is lifted to her left, her left arm is drawn towards the floor with thumb and middle finger touching. Her right arm is raised with thumb touching index finger and her head is tilted to her left shoulder. She is wearing simple jewellery like armlets and bracelets. Her face is smiling gently and her hair is done up in a bun.Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 3
Three Bronzes and one SilverIndia, 16th to 18th century Dimensions: Height 5 - 16 cmWeight: 698 grams All Group of four Ganesha bronzes of varying sizes and additional statue in silver. The largest statue shows a special depiction of Ganesha seated on a lotus flower throne with human body, untypically slim belly and four arms. Seated casually, holding his attributes, the trunk quite large compared to the small head. A beaded arch covers the deity. One dancing Ganesha is standing on one leg, the other foot lifted in the air, the four arms elegantly fanning out holding objects and body adorned with elaborate jewellery. Two smaller statues show Ganesha seated on platforms with legs crossed and four arms holding objects, wearing conical headdresses. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 213
Silver repousseLaos, 19th century Dimensions: Height 24 cm Wide 20 cm Depth 12 cmWeight: 2262 grams Buddha seated on a four-tiered expansive throne. The four tiers are each decorated with a different intricate pattern, a tapestry flowing down in the center of the throne. The Buddha is calling the earth to witness.He is dressed in a robe with incised checked pattern and ornamental brim. His right shoulder is exposed. The Buddha's face is round with smiling lips, a broad now, the eyes are downcast. The ushnisha is topped by a conical diamond. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 83
BronzeIndia, 17th century Dimensions: Height 14 - 17 cmWeight: 1165 grams All Bronze statues of Hindu deities seated on horses depicting Khandoba, a manifestation of Shiva, ususally shown as a warrior on horseback, holding one or two of his wives and sometimes accompanied by his dog. The deity is holding a sword and shield, and is wearing a conical headdress. One of them has his wife, Mhalsa or Banai, seatd to his left. Khandoba is the patron deity of select warriors, farming and herding. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 14
Bronze with traces of goldCambodia, 13th century Dimensions: Height 14 cm Wide 5 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 264 grams Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and one of the most popular gods in Hinduism, here standing on a bell. Dressed in short striped dhoti, wearing anklets, armlets and bracelets, holding a pot or vessel and an oval object. He is wearing a large conical crown. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 41
StoneNepal, 17th century Dimensions: Height 16 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 3 cmWeight: 730 grams House shrine depicting Vishnu standing in an alcove with four arms holding his attributed objects, dressed in wide flowy garment, adorned with jewellery. The face is partly missing from the nose. Garuda, his vahana or vehicle, can be seen to the right of his feet. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 187
Black StoneIndia, 12th century Dimensions: Height 47 cm Wide 26 cm Depth 11 cmWeight: 14.5 Kg Stone fragment of the Mother Goddess defeating the buffalo demon Mahishasura with weapons, her left foot slamping down on his backside and her hand holding down his head. She is dressed in a patterned dhoti fastened around her waist with a wide belt, her upper body naked and decorated with jewellery. With two other arms raised at the back she is holding the conch shell and chakra. Her face looks archaic with fleshy and smiling lips, large nose and almond-shaped eyes, her hair done up in a bun held together by a headdress. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 79
BronzeIndia, 19th century Dimensions: Height 4,5 - 5,5 cmWeight: 44 grams Bronze statue of the divine couple. Vishnu standing on a round base with four arms, two holding conch shell and dharma wheel, one showing the varada mudra. Dressed in long, striped dhoti, wearing a high conical headdress. Lakshmi is also dressed in a long, striped dhoti, standing in slight tribhanga pose and holding a lotus flower in her left hand. She is also wearing a high, conical headdress. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 20
BronzeTibet, 12th century, Pala Dynasty Dimensions: Height 13,5 cm Wide 8,5 cm Depth 5,5 cmWeight: 380 grams Decorative stand with round foot in shape of lotus flower building the stem of three expanding lotus flowers and tendrils. The center and biggest lotus flower is the throne of seated Green Tara with one leg pendant, her right hand resting on her right knee with palm facing up, varada mudra and the other hand is raised to her shoulder with thumb touching ring finger and holding the stem of a flower. She is flanked by two smaller lotus flowers, two adorants seated on them, one gesturing the anjali mudra, one holding objects. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 220
BronzeIndia, 18th century Dimensions: Height 11- 18 cmWeight: 1324 grams Bronze statues of horses on flat surfaces, wearing saddle and bridles. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 4
BonzeThailand, 19th century Dimensions: Height 25 cm Wide 15 cm Depth 9 cmWeight: 1730 grams Buddha seated cross-legged on lotus flower throne gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra. The robe is draped over his left shoulder, elongated earlobes frame the face. The oval face is smiling, the nosetip is partly missing, the eyes are closed in a peaceful state. The ushnisha is topped by a flaming diamond. The statue is hollow. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 207
Bronze giltThailand, 1850 Ratanakosin Style Dimensions: Height 30 cm Wide 19 cm Depth 12 cmWeight: 2267 grams Buddha seated on a four-tiered throne with elaborate decoration characteristic for the Ratanakosin style. The Buddha is gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra and is decorated with intricate jewellery. A detailed pattern of floral ornaments covers his garment. The diamond-shaped ushnisha is topped by a long and slender flame. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
Lot 156
Bronze giltThailand, about 1850 Ratanakosin Style Dimensions: Height 17 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 511 grams Buddha seated on a three-tiered pyramidal throne with his legs crossed, gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra. The Buddhist deity is wearing lavish courtly robes and is adorned with ornate jewelry and decoration. A tall winged crown sits on his head covering the curly hair. The ushnisha is topped by a spiky flame symbolizing his explosive spiritual power. Provenance:Collection Madeleine und Erich Dammann , 1950 -2012 The journeyNewlyweds Madeleine and Erich Dammann took their first trip in 1950. Their travel route was determined by their great shared curiosity about foreign cultures, by climactic circumstances, and by the financial resources available to them. In 1963, they settled in Switzerland with the birth of their first child. Erich became an editor for Swiss television, and worked for the Rundschau known for their reports. His focus: exciting reports from around the world That made it possible for him to travel to the most remote corners of the world, and to bring back and collect art and other objects from these places. His wife Madeleine regularly accompanied him. For more than 50 years, the couple pursued their shared passion and went exploring together – on a journey through many cultures. The collectionThe collection developed completely situationally. It was influenced by the couple’s great fascination for life in other cultures. This is how the collection came to include everyday objects, furniture, weapons, masks, musical instruments, and jewelry, as well as representations of revered figures, minerals, and many other interesting items.Madeleine and Erich Dammann visited countries more as observant “guests” than as tourists, living in the respective cultures and becoming a part of them.Together with their three children, Madeleine and Erich lived with and in their collection, which influenced the family’s home visually and atmospherically.
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