A Longquan celadon'funerary' jar and coverSouthern Song DynastyThe ovoid body carved around the exterior with lobes, rising to a rounded shoulder and a short cylindrical neck, a large dragon with finely-incised scales coiled around the shoulder and upper body chasing a flaming pearl, the shallow domed cover surmounted by an animal finial, covered overall with a soft sea-green glaze. 22.5cm (8 7/8in) high. (2).Footnotes:南宋 龍泉青釉貼塑攀虎紋蓋瓶Provenance: a Swiss private collection來源：瑞士私人收藏Longquan celadon-glazed 'funerary' jars such as the present lot, would have originally been made in pairs: one bearing the 'Green Dragon of the East' and the other the 'White Tiger of the West'. All the animals and beasts on the jars represented the cardinal directions, including the bird finial which represented the 'Red Bird of the South'. A pair in the Sir Percival David Collection in the British Museum, London, is illustrated in Song Ceramics: Objects of Admiration, London, 2003, pl.35. These jars would have been filled with offerings of grain and placed in the tomb at the cardinal directions.For other related examples of Longquan celadon 'funerary' jars and covers with dragons and tigers, see also R.Kerr, Song Dynasty Ceramics, London, 2004, pl.85 and p.95. Various other examples are illustrated in Longquan yao qingci, Taipei, 1998, pp.132-138; and Zhongguo Longquan qingci, Hangzhou, 1998, pl.76.Compare with a similar Longquan celadon 'funerary' jar and cover, Southern Song dynasty, which was sold at Bonhams London, 10 November 2016, lot 10.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
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A yellow and russet jade bowlMid Qing DynastyDeftly carved rising from a short straight foot to a flaring rim, carved around the exterior in shallow relief with two blossoming classic lotus borne on meandering scrolls, the translucent stone of yellowish-green tone with russet-brown striations. 12cm (4 3/4in).Footnotes:清中期 黃玉帶皮飾蓮紋盌Provenance: a European private collection, and thence by descent來源：歐洲私人收藏，並由後人保存迄今Compare with a related pale green bowl with floral motifs carved around the exterior, 18th century, illustrated by J.Ayers, Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen, vol.III, London, 2016, p.796, pl.1856.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
Obsolete Calibre Belgian Albini-Braendlin Musket 11 mm, 32 inch, smoothbore barrel. Breech dated “1868”. Hinged up breech with side mounted knob. Back action lock plate with percussion style hammer operating the central firing pin. Polished, converted, half stock woodwork. Steel butt plate, trigger guard and single barrel band secured by a steel spring.
Deactivated WW1 Regimental Stamped German Flare Pistol 27 mm, 9 inch, steel barrel with octagonal breech. Top flat stamped “Jag. Bat 5. 2K. 3”. Steel body with central hammer. Steel trigger guard with lower barrel operating lever. Steel grip frame with lower lanyard ring. Polished wooden slab grips. Complete with certificate.
Original Cased Adams Patent Percussion Double Action Revolver by “W Richards” 54 bore, 6 inch, octagonal barrel. Left side with loading rod and lever. Solid top frame. The flat marked “WM Richards 51 Old Hall St, Liverpool”. The frame side marked “Adams Patent No 605001”. Sliding cylinder safety lever. Five shot, plain cylinder. Spur hammer. Steel trigger guard and butt disk. Checkered, wooden, one piece grip. Cylinder rotation faulty. Contained in its polished oak case with brass disc to lid. Keyhole disc absent. Interior, blue baize lining and divisions. Case retains “Adams” marked, double conical, brass bullet mould with top steel cutter ... Steel nipple key with ebonised handle ... Copper and brass, three way powder and ball flask. Spring absent ... Steel oil bottle ... 2 x percussion cap tins. Good complete period cased set.
Two Various Commemorative Knives consisting Winchester “Outdoorsman”. 9 1/2 inch, clipped point blade. The forte marked “Winchester”. Blackened steel crossguard. The forte marked “Winchester”. Blackened steel crossguard. Checkered rubber grip. Contained in its black nylon scabbard. Complete in maker’s card box ... Military commemorative knife. 6 1/2 inch, single edged blade widening towards the point. Steel crossguard with hammer end. Polished wooden slab grip. Contained in its fitted alloy case. 2 items.
c1953, the signed cream coloured dial, 28mm diameter, with gold coloured Arabic numerals, hands and centre sweep, signed mechanical 17 jewel crown wind movement calibre 23ZS, number 9042875, case, 32mm diameter, verso snap on, interior signed and numbered 6147 1 75 with London import marks for 9ct gold in addition to Swiss marks and Poinçon de Maître, Hammer Head number 108 for Jacques Beiner / Roger Parel SA, to an aftermarket brown leather strap with pin buckle
c1929, the signed quartered two-tone (champagne and silvered) Art Deco style dial, 24mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring,15 jewel mechanical crown wind movement under a friction fitting dust cap, with original signed screw down crown, octagonal shaped case, 30mm diameter, verso screw down, interior signed and numbered 32932, with Glasgow import hallmarks for 9ct gold in addition to Poinçon de Maître, Hammer Head number 136 for C.R. Spillmann SA, with fixed lugs to an aftermarket brown leather strap with pin buckle and presented with a signed bottle-green suede pouch.Condition report: Crystal: Complete. Some very minor surface scratching all over. Dial: In good condition with no obvious sign of damage. Movement: In working order though has not been tested for timekeeping. Liveried and probably original screw down crown engages and disengages as it should and the hands move freely in both directions. Case: Some very minor surface scratching. Verso similar. Screws and unscrews satisfactorily. Aftermarket strap in new condition. Overall this is an excellent example.
c1950, the signed cream coloured dial, 35mm diameter, with gold coloured alternate batons and Arabic numerals and gold coloured hands, subsidiary running seconds at 9 o’clock, and minute counter at 3 o’clock, sweep chronograph seconds, with inner dot minute track and outer timing and tachymeter tracks, unsigned and unnumbered 17 jewel crown wind mechanical movement under a base metal dust cover numbered 150, calibre 51, with start and stop/reset pushers above and below the crown, case, 38mm diameter, verso snap on with Swiss marks for 18ct gold in addition to Poinçon de Maître, Hammer Head, number 158 for Jean Arnoux, to an aftermarket brown leather strap with pin buckle
c1950, the signed silvered dial, 20mm diameter, with gold coloured batons and hands, quatre Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock, unsigned 16 jewel mechanical crown wind movement, case, 22mm diameter, verso snap on, numbered 76926 with Swiss marks for 14ct gold in addition to Poinçon de Maître, Hammer Head number 116 for Flückiger & Cie, to a brick link bracelet terminating in a three stage fold over ladder clasp stamped '9ct', overall length 190mm, weight 19.8g and presented in the original retailer's case
An Aesthetic Movement French faience and gilt bronze mounted table lamp, last quarter 19th century, by Joseph-Theodore Deck, last quarter 19th century, in Orientaliste taste and in typical Persian Blue colour, with THD monogram to the body, the base of the mount inscribed GAGNEAU 115 RUE LAFAYETTE / CI DEVANT R.D'ENGIEN / 12842, 49cm high overall including fitment There was clearly a relationship between Deck and the firm of Gagneau, many examples of Deck pieces with mounts by Gagneau have appeared at auction including a pair of lamps which sold at Christies New York, 17 October 2017 achieving a hammer price of £6000Condition Report: The metal areas with wear and discolouration, probably gilded overall this has largely worn off the top mount. The electrical fitting more recent, Dreweatts cannot guarantee the electrical elements and working, these need to be tested by a qualified electrician prior to use in a domestic setting. It is sold as a decorative work of art only.There are old breaks and repairs to the lamp's body - the neck beneath the finned collar with cracks and losses and old repairs. some minor losses here too. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
M HAMMER; a silver and enamel chocolate cup and saucer, ivory enamel with floral swags and bow decoration, marked to the base of cup and saucer 'M. Hammer 930S'. CONDITION REPORT Some scratches to saucer, otherwise good, base marked M Hammer 930SCup appears good , some slight discolouration to stem near metalworkNorwegianNo chips or dentshallmarked
Football West Ham United autograph book collection from the early 2000s includes Hammer legends such as Harry Redknapp, Steve Potts, Steve Lomas, Joe Cole, Freddie Kanoute, Trevor Sinclair, Frank Lampard Snr, Frank Lampard Jnr, Paul Kitson and Stuart Pearce. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Hans Coper (1920-1981) and Dame Lucie Rie (1902-1995), a good set of cups and saucers c.1955, both impressed seals to all items A good set of five manganese and white glazed stoneware cups and saucers, the cups with a central band of very fine sgraffito decoration and white rims and interiors, the saucers with one fine sgraffito line around the interior rim and white glazed rims Cups approximately 8cm high, saucers approximately 13.5cm diameter (ARR) Provenance: Bonhams, London, 14 July 1994, Lot 376 (VAT charged on the hammer)Please refer to department for condition report
Dame Lucie Rie (1902-1995), a stoneware jug c.1955, impressed seal to base A fine stoneware milk jug of bellied form with a pulled handle, glazed in a manganese glaze with fine sgrafitto decoration to the upper third of the body and around the neck 12cm high (ARR) Provenance: Bonhams, London, 14 July 1994, Lot 377 (VAT charged on the hammer)Please refer to department for condition report
Dame Lucie Rie (1902-1995), a fine porcelain vase c.1980, impressed seal to base A fine tall vase of bulbous form with a narrow cylindrical neck leading up to a flared rim, the body being glazed gold and bronze, a band of sgraffito decoration around the central section between two finely inlaid blue lines leading up to the top section with a sgraffito decorated rim with a thick gold glaze running and pooling around the top of the neck where there is another inlaid blue line 25.5cm high (ARR) Provenance: Bonhams, London, 9 June 1999, Lot 195(VAT charged on the hammer)Please refer to department for condition report
Gaetano Pesce (b. 1939), an 'Airport' lamp c.1986 the flexible urethane polychrome screen, with a series of lights, on metal rod supports to rectangular lead feet approx. 115cm high Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 4th November 2015, lot 33(VAT charged on the hammer)Overall general surface wear, with hole to the urethane screen, with small piece of paper stuck to other side of hole (see photo), the bases with light scratches and marks from use, this light has a European plug and is un-tested(It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that electrical items are professionally rewired for use),
Gio Ponti (1891-1979) & Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), a unique mahogany, lacquered and painted credenza c.1952 The superstructure with fall front compartment flanked by open compartments and sliding painted panel doors, above an arrangement of four cupboard doors and eight drawers, raised on shaped end supports 153cm high, 232cm wide, 43 cm deep (VAT charged on the hammer)Note: The present lot was created by Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti for the interior of the Transatlantic liner, Guilio Cesare, c.1952. Fornasetti's card player design, which feature on this lot, were repeated as a marquetry panel in one of the ships lounges. Literature: Ugo La Pietra, Gio Ponti, New York, 1995, p.212-215 (views of Guilio Cesare's interior)Please refer to department for condition report
A group of jade and jadeite carvings18th/19th centuryComprising: three pale green jade hairpins, the reticulated panels carved with figural and floral designs, box; a pale green jade belt hook and a spinach jade belt hook, each with dragon head terminal and clambering chilong to the shaft; and a jadeite bat-shaped belt buckle. The hairpins 24cm (9.1/2in) long max. (7).Footnotes:Provenance: a Swiss private collectionThis 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 white jade double-sided wrist-rest19th centuryCarved in the form of an open scroll, the surface with a blossoming prunus tree, the reverse with a three-line seal-script inscription. 12.7cm (5in) long.Footnotes:Provenance: a Swiss private collectionThis 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 Ming-style wucai 'lingzhi' box and coverJiajing six-character mark, late Qing DynastyDecorated in underglaze blue and coloured enamels with leafy lingzhi stems. 15.7cm (6.1/4in) diam. (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a Swiss private collectionThis 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
Three embroidered purses and an elongated case or sheath19th centuryThe purses variously woven with butterflies amongst flowers, bats amongst gourd vines and dishes of finger citrons and scholars' objects; the case woven with butterflies amongst hydrangea, variously with coral and rose quartz beads. The case 31.5cm (12.3/8in) long. (4).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A blue and white vase and cover, meipingLate 16th centuryDecorated with a broad band of scrolling lotus within borders of formal lappets to the foot and cusped panels of lotus sprays to the shoulder, the cover with ruyi motifs. 27cm (10.5/8in) high (2).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
Four blue and white ogee-form bowlsGuangxu six-character marks and of the period (1875-1908)Each decorated to the exterior with a kylin amongst a quantity of antiques, vases and jardinieres. Each 11cm (4.3/8in) diam. (4).Footnotes:Provenance: a Swiss private collectionThis 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 group of stoneware vesselsSong/ Yuan DynastyComprising: a brown glazed white-rimmed bowl, the glaze stopping short of the foot to reveal the pale creamy body; a russet-splashed mottled brown glazed bowl; a brown glazed bottle vase with slender flaring neck; and a Cizhou type ovoid jar, with four applied handles to the shoulder, freely painted with stylised flower sprays within brown borders on a cream slip ground. The tallest vase 29.5cm (11.5/8in) high. (4).Footnotes:Provenance: The white rimmed bowl, Eileen Le Souef collection (label).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 carved Yaozhou bowl and a Jihou papercut 'prunus bowl'Song DynastyThe first of conical form, moulded to the interior with a central stylised floral medallion encircled by undulating leafy stems issuing chrysanthemum blooms, the exterior incised with radiating lines; the second reserve decorated with prunus blossom on a mottled creamy brown ground with blue flecks. The celadon bowl, 13cm (5.1/8in) diam. (2).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 group of monochrome waresQing DynastyComprising: a turquoise glazed miniature 'cabbage' vase; an underglaze blue and copper-red 'lotus' washer and water dropper; and an aubergine and turquoise glazed waterpot, in the form of a lotus leaf, set on three small feet. The lotus washer and water dropper 12cm (4.3/4in) wide. (3).Footnotes:Provenance: the aubergine and turquoise washer, collection of Eileen Le Souëf (label).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 group of monochrome waresQing Dynasty/ Republic PeriodComprising: a peach bloom glazed bottle vase, Kangxi six-character mark; an aubergine glazed bottle vase; an apple-green glazed waterpot with three carved roundels, Kangxi six-character mark; a peach bloom glazed waterpot, Kangxi six-character mark; a flambé glazed waterpot; and a cream crackle-glazed waterpot. The aubergine glazed vase 25cm (9.7/8in) high. (6).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
Three copper red glazed vases19th centuryComprising: two pear-shaped bottle vases with slender tapering necks; and a larger bottle vase, the globular body rising to a cylindrical neck. The tallest 20cm (7.7/8in) high. (3).Footnotes:Provenance: the pear-shaped vases, E & J Frankel collection, no. 954 (labels).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 blanc-de-Chine tapering cylindrical vase17th/18th centuryWith moulded lion mask handles and flaring neck, incised two-line inscription reading [東教場 關帝廟], dong jiaochang Guan dimiao. 31cm (12 1/4in) high.Footnotes:The inscription would indicate a ritual purpose for the Guandi Temple – a temple to worship Guan Yu, a military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han Dynasty of China, who was deified during the Sui Dynasty and is now a much revered figure within the Chinese pantheon.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 HARDWOOD HORSESHOE-BACK FOLDING CHAIR20th centuryThe curved backrest supported by a reticulated back splat with a qilin amidst clouds below a shaped cartouche enclosing a stylised dragon, all above reverse brackets joined to the back seat stretcher and extending to the front rail pin hinged with the back rail extending from the front seat stretcher ending in two block feet and a foot rest mounted with a central brass plaque. 112.5cm (44 1/4in) high x 73cm (28 3/4in) wide x 44cm (17 1/4in) deepThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A zitan brushpot, bitong20th centuryOf cylindrical form with thick straight sides, the base with a central circular plug, the wood of a rich dark brown hue. 16cm (6 1/4in) high.Footnotes:Provenance: acquired from Antique East China, circa 1995.Quek Kiok Lee Collection (1921 – 2018), Singapore, and thence by descent.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
Seven glass snuff bottlesQing DynastyComprising: a three-colour overlay glass bottle decorated with lotus; a faceted green glass bottle; a mottled orange and yellow bottle; a red overlay bottle with precious objects; a blue overlay glass elongated bottle with leafy pea pod branches; a flattened opaque yellow glass bottle and a translucent red glass bottle. The yellow bottle 6.5cm (2.1/2in) high. (7).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y Ф* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two famille-rose snuff bottlesDaoguang seal mark and of the period and Qianlong seal mark, late Qing DynastyThe first decorated to each side with a cockerel amongst flowering plants; the second moulded with ladies and numerous boys at play in a pavilion garden. 7.5cm (3in) long max. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y Ф* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A cloisonné enamel bowl and incense burner19th centuryThe yellow enamelled ground reserved with lotus sprays, foliate scrollwork and shou emblems, with pink enamelled overlapping petal bands to the foot and lower body, the hollow base with a gilt metal aperture to the centre, for use as an incense burner. 23.5cm (9.1/4in) diam.Footnotes:Provenance: a Swiss private collectionThis 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 pair of famille rose 'boys' jars and coversLate Qing Dynasty Each painted with festival scenes with boys variously parading with 'dragons', playing musical instruments, in boats and spectating from terraces, overlooking river landscapes. 22cm (8.3/4in) diam. (4).Footnotes:Provenance: a Swiss private collectionThis 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 famille rose gu vase and a blue-enamelled double gourd vaseRepublic PeriodThe first delicately enamelled with insects amongst scattered fruit sprays; the second decorated with bats suspending shou emblems and cash, on a dense ground of stylised flowerheads and scrolling foliage, iron red Qianlong seal-mark. The gu vase 14cm (5.1/2in) high.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
Three porcelain vesselsLate 19th/ early 20th centuryComprising: a square section tool vase with river landscape panels, apocryphal Qianlong seal mark; a flaring cup with dragons amongst flower sprays, apocryphal Qianlong seal mark; and a blue and white and famille rose bowl decorated with lotus, apocryphal Yongzheng six-character mark. The bowl, 17.5cm (6.7/8in) diam. (3).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 reference library of National Palace Museum books and a quantity of Chinese Art cataloguesComprising: Kuan Ware of the Sung Dynasty, Kuan Ware of the Southern Sung Dynasty, Book I (Part 1), Book I (Part 2) and Book II; Ju Ware of the Sung Dynasty; Chun Ware of the Sung Dynasty from the series Porcelain of the National Palace Museum, Cafa Company Ltd, Hong Kong (1961);27 volumes from the series Masterworks of (..) in the National Palace Museum, published by the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1969, and printed by Nikka, Japan, 1970, comprising: Masterpieces of Chinese Miniature Crafts; Masterworks of Chinese Bronze; Masterworks of Chinese Bronze (supplement); Masterpieces of Chinese Enamel Ware; Masterworks of Chinese Porcelain; Masterworks of Chinese Porcelain (supplement); Masterpieces of Chinese Tibetan Buddhist Altar Fittings; Masterpieces of Chinese Portrait Painting; Masterpieces of Chinese Figure Painting; Masterpieces of Chinese Inkstones; Masterpieces of Chinese Album Painting; Masterworks of Chinese Jade; Masterworks of Chinese Jade (supplement); Masterpieces of Chinese Calligraphy; Masterpieces of Chinese seals; Masterpieces of Chinese Bronze Mirrors; Masterpieces of Chinese Silk Tapestry and Embroidery; Masterpieces of Chinese Ju-i Sceptres; Masterpieces of Chinese Carved Lacquer Ware; Masterpieces of Chinese Painting and Masterpieces of Chinese Painting (supplement); Select Chinese Rare Books and Historical Documents; Masterpieces of Chinese Calligraphy; Masterpieces of Chinese Snuff Bottles; and Masterpieces of Chinese Writing Materials;together with a large quantity of Chinese Art catalogues from Bonhams, Christies, Sotheby's and Marchant, various locations and dates from the 2000s.(qty).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • TP• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.TP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Giuseppe TucciTibetan Painted ScrollsLa Libreria dello Stato, Roma, 1949. Three volumes. (3).Footnotes:Guiseppe Tucci was an Italian scholar and one of the founders of the field of Buddhist Studies. Originally published in 1949, his anthology of Tibetan painting, Tibetan Painted Scrolls, is revered as the seminal work on Tibetan Buddhist painting. Another set of this publication from the Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth sold at Christie's New York on 21 March 2015 for $25,000 (lot 1636).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
OSVALD SIREN, 'Chinese Sculpture from the Fifth to the Fourteenth century', four volumesLondon: Ernest Benn, Limited, 1925, 623 plates. (4).Footnotes:Provenance: Galerie Gerard Levy library, Paris.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Sueji Umehara, Shina-Kodo Seikwa, Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes From Collections in Europe and AmericaYamanaka & co., Osaka, 1993Seven volumes, comprising:Part I, Bronze Vases, Vol. I, edition no. 297Part I, Bronze Vases, vol. IIPart I, Bronze vases, Vol. IIIPart II, Ancient Mirrors, Vol. IPart II, Ancient Mirrors, Vol. IIPart III, Miscellaneous Objects, Vol. IPart III, Miscellaneous Objects, Vol. IIGreen cloth folding cases with silk labelsFootnotes:Provenance: Galerie Gerard Levy library, ParisThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A large Chinese Art reference libraryComprising over 200 volumes including: BING, SAMUEL, Collection Samuel Bing: Objets d'arts et peintures du Japon et de la Chine' [6 volumes in portfolio - complete], Durand-Ruel, Paris, 1906; The Chinese Exhibition - A Commemorative Catalogue of the International Exhibition of Chinese Art - Royal Academy of Arts - November 1935 - March 1936; ARS ASIATICA [Vol. V, VII, VIII, XII, XVI, XVII, XVIII], G. Van Oest, ca. 1923-1935; Mostra d'arte cinese (Exhibition of Chinese Art), Venice, Altieri Editore, 1954; FORBES, H.A., KERNAN, John and WILKINS, Ruth, 'Chinese Export Silver 1785 to 1885', Museum Of The American China Trade, 1975; BRINKER, Haelmut & LUTZ, Albert, Chinese Cloisonne: The Pierre Uldry Collection, The Asia Society Galleries, New York, 1989; DUPONT, Maurice, Les Meubles de la Chine (Deuxième Série) [54 planches], Librairie des Arts Decoratifs, 1950; HATFIELD ELLSWORTH, Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and Early Ch'Ing Dynasties, Random House, 1970; ROCHE, Odilon, Les Meubles de la Chine [54 planches], Librairie des Arts Decoratifs, 1920?; ART GALLERY, Chinese Ivories from the Kwan Collection, Art Gallery / The Chinese University of HK, 1990; LOEHR, Max, Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection, Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University, 1975; NOTT, Stanley Charles, Chinese Jade, B.T. Batsford, 1936; PELLIOT, Paul, Jades Archaiques de Chine appartenant à C.T. Loo et Cie, G. Van Oest, 1925; POPE-HENNESSY, Una, Early Chinese Jades, Ernest Benn Limited, 1923; SALMONY, Alfred, Archaic Chinese Jades from the collection of E. & L. Sonnenscheim, 1952; SALMONY, Alfred, Chinese Jade through The Wei Dynasty, Ronald Press Company, 1963; SCHNEEBERGER, Pierre F., The Baur Collection - Geneva: Chinese Jades, Collection Baur-Geneve, 1976; TSANG, Gerard & MOSS, Hugh, Arts From The Scholar's Studio, The Oriental Ceramic Society, 1986; YEE, Ip, Chinese Jade Carving, Urban Council, 1983; STRANGE, Edward, Victoria and Albert Museum, Catalogue of Chinese Lacquer, His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1925; The ORIENTAL CERAMIC SOCIETY, The Arts Of The Ch'ing Dynasty, The Arts Council Gallery, 1965; The ORIENTAL CERAMIC SOCIETY, The Arts Of The Ming Dynasty, The Arts Council Gallery, 1958; CONTAG, Victoria & CHI-CH'IEN, Wang, Seals Of Chinese Painters and Collectors of the Ming and Ch'ing Periods, Hong Kong University Press, 1966; ARDENNE DE TIZAC, H., Les Arts de l'Asie: les animaux dans l'art chinois, Editions Albert Levy, 1922; WEBER, V.F., Ko-Ji Ho-Ten [Tomes Premier et second], dictionnaire a l'usage des amateurs et collectionneurs d'objets d'art japonais et chinois, 1923. (qty).Footnotes:Provenance: Galerie Gerard Levy library, Paris.Viewable by appointment only in Paris. Please contact the department for details.For a complete list of volumes included in this lot, please refer to the departmentThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • TP• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.TP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
For your consideration is a factory Engraved Allen & Thurber six shot percussion “Pepperbox” revolving pistol, c.1840s, .34 caliber with 4 1/8” gracefully fluted barrels. This is the medium size Allen Pepperbox that found favor as both a large pocket pistol as well as a holstered belt weapon. These early competitors to the Colt revolver found favor with the “49ers” of California Gold Rush fame as well as with urban dwellers in need of a repeating firearm for self defense. Many were carried as private weapons by soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. Examples in fine condition are rare as these handguns were often used for “daily carry” by their owners. This is a very fine example as it displays a lovely uncleaned patina and still retains traces of original blue on the barrels! The usual condition for one of these is heavily worn gray metal at best and more often than not badly rusted, pitted and showing abuse. The frame is factory hand engraved as is the nipple shield and back strap. This is a double action pistol in which a single pull of the trigger revolves the barrel cluster, raises the bar-style hammer and fires the gun. The bar hammer is marked “ALLENS PATENT” over “1845” and on a flute between the barrels is marked “ALLEN THURBER” and “WORCESTER.” Walnut grips are excellent and exhibit much of the original finish. Excellent mechanical condition and a truly fine example of a uniquely American firearm of the pre-Civil War period that has not been re-finished,over-cleaned or altered. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
This lot includes an exquisite bright blue and case colored perfectly and expensively restored Colt Model 1877 “Lightning” .38 Colt Center Fire Caliber Double Action Six Shot Revolver with desirable 3 ½” ejector less barrel, #89546, made 1893. Many of the 1877s were made with longer barrels and with the ejector mounted on the side of the barrel like on the famed Colt Single Action Army Revolver. The scarce ejector less models, often called “Sheriff Models” were for pocket as well as belt carry and were considered serious deadly weapons. This early example made during the Frontier Years is now in superb condition with beautiful, bright Colt blue remaining on all the appropriate parts- barrel, grip straps, cylinder and trigger guard. The back of the hammer, trigger and screws display a glowing fire blue appearance while the frame shows vivid Colt case colors! All markings on the barrel and frame are sharp and distinct. There is what appears to be a tiny “&” stamping on the right rear side of the trigger guard which usually means a re-work or refinish by the Colt Factory. This gorgeous revolver also retains the original unaltered front sight, beautiful screws and excellent mechanics- this is very unusual as most examples of this desirable Colt Six Shooter have internal mechanisms that no longer function properly. The bore is also bright and excellent. Sharply checkered hard rubber grips with the famed “Rampant Colt” in an oval embossed at the top fit perfectly. This revolver is especially scarce and desirable with blue finish as most were nickel plated. A favored revolver of both Billy the Kid and Texas gunfighter John Wesley Hardin, this example would be right at home in the finest Old West, Frontier or Colt collection. A Superb Model 1877 with especially scarce and desirable features that has the appearance of exactly how this revolver looked in a showroom in 1893. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
Included in this lot is a Turner & Kirkland .41 Cal brass Derringer single shot pistol. This pocket size derringer pistol features a solid brass frame construction and walnut hard wood grips. The hammer and trigger show a color case hardened finish. The left of the frame has two diamond stamps above the trigger. The left of the barrel is stamped “Cal .41” and the top is roll stamped “Turner Kirkland”. The bottom of the barrel reads “Black Powder only – Made in Italy” and a few cartouches. The pistol shows very good condition and a mellow gold patina to the brass. Serial Number: 3560. Black powder firearms do not require a FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
For your consideration is a very early Civil War era Sharps New Model 1863 .52 Caliber Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine, serial number C,25227. One of the most popular and successful of the cavalry carbines was the Sharps breech loader. Capable of firing a grooved bullet in a combustible black powder loaded paper cartridge with automatic paper cap or single loaded with lead slug with loose powder behind and ignited by a percussion cap, the Sharps gained a rapid reputation as a reliable, accurate, powerful and fast firing weapon. Troops armed with single shot muzzle loading muskets were no match for the new breech loaders designed by Christian Sharps. After the Civil War many of these battle proven weapons went with their original owners to the western frontier where they were used for general self-protection, big game, and buffalo hunting. Most of the New Model Sharps rifles and carbines were later converted to fire the standard .50-70 metallic cartridge and reissued for Indian War use. This example shows Civil War usage yet remains in a remarkable state of preservation overall. The round 22” barrel retains the original blue and shows a naturally thinning finish with a desirable plum patina. The barrel is fitted with its original “R. S. LAWRENCE, PATENTED FEB. 15TH, 1859” marked ladder rear sight with slide intact. It also retains the correct marking “C. SHARPS PATENT” over “SEPT. 12TH, 1848” on the left side of the receiver. The left side barrel flat just ahead of the receiver also retains the sharp “E.A.W.” tiny inspector stamping. The lock plate on the right side of the receiver retains a Lawrence 1859 patent markings plus the C. Sharps 1852 patent markings. This wonderful condition carbine displays a lovely mottled gray/brown patina on the receiver and even retains traces of original case color under the hammer and in the most protected areas. All metal parts show that they have never been cleaned or restored. The forend and butt stock show only light wear and retain a tight wood to metal fit. The sling bar is intact. Some screws and the rotating breech block removal pin on the right side of the receiver still retain some fire blue. The stock is also highly decorated in brass tacks. The left side of the stock features a circular tack pattern and the right shows a detailed diamond pattern. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
The lot features a fantastic ball head war club with spike attributed to the Chippewa Native American Indians of Wisconsin of the 19th Century. The piece has a typical Great Lakes Woodlands pattern of ball head war club being carved entirely from one piece of wood from the ball root burl of a tree. The piece shows a carved spherical ball root ball end with slightly curved and tapering rounded handle which recurves at the gripping area and overall shows remnants of old black paint on the haft and ball. The hardwood haft has an artful curl at the grip end and some high relief carving. The piece is finely adorned with small circular bone inlays, brass trade tacks and an old wrap of rawhide at the gripping section. The club has a nice mellow patina and minor and expected wear from honest age. The club likely dates to the third to fourth quarters of the 19th Century being used at the tail end of the Indian Wars era and into the pre-reservation era as a dance club. The Ball shows a dagger spike blade with median ridge, crude forged hammer marks and a double blade. The gripping area is highly carved showing a filed ridge above and below the rawhide wrapping and finished by the round pommel like end, a truly artistic addition. The club truly has a presence and displays very well. Ball head war clubs with similar black-paint and black-paint remnants have been documented in John Baldwin’s 2001 book “Indian War Clubs of the American Frontier”. Provenance: From the ex-collection of Tom Hardy of Indianapolis, Indiana. Measures overall 22 inches in length with a spike being 3 inches long.
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