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Click here to subscribeA very rare ceremonial ax decorated with a golden kofgari. Indo-Persian region 18th-19th century. The curved handle is made of metal. The pommel in the form of an onion is made of bronze. Tapor is made of steel richly decorated with golden kofgari on all sides. Great collectible item in excellent condition.
Rare French small-sword second quarter of the 18th century. A very high quality made hilt made of silvered bronze is decorated with floral decoration. The blade is straight, faceted and decorated with engraved floral decoration. The wooden handle is wrapped with silver wire. A wonderful collector's item in good condition.Height: 84 cm;
A pair of South German black and white gauntlets, last quarter of the 16th century. The metacarpi sliding on four lames, the knuckle guard with a prominent, raised rib. The attached finger scales still with the original leather lining. The attached thumb plates opening on a hinge, each with three finger scales. The tapering cuffs with finely turned and roped edges. A wonderful collector's item. length 37 cm.
Lacquer miniature, Russia 1993, box with portraits of generals of the Russian army and the battles of 1812. Wooden box depicting the battle of Russian and French soldiers. Signed, Borodino, attack of Russian cuirassiers on the French battery, 1812, V. Romanov No. 1, 1993. Inside the box there are three miniature portraits of the generals of the Russian Empire, Kutuzov, Bagration and Barclay de Tolly. A wonderful collectible item dedicated to the history of the Russian Empire. Size 14x7 cm.
Cossack on a horse. Italy, 70s of the 20th century. The author's work of the master of historical mini-sculpture Giuseppe Vasari (1934-2005). The bronze figure of a Cossack on horseback is silvered and gilded. Limited edition - 334/400 pcs. The inscription on the marble base "Cosacco a Cavallo", from the bottom of the base, a bronze plate with the numbers 334/400 is fixed. The sword in the Cossack's hand is partially broken. An excellent collectible item.Height: 21cm;
Rare, Richly decorated with inlay, flintlock pistol, Germany, last quarter of the 17th century. The round iron barrel is decorated with engraving and has the mark of a master gunsmith in the form of a lion directed to the left. The lock bar is made of bronze and decorated with engraving. The end of the grip and other bronze fittings of the pistol are decorated with engraving and chasing. The wooden stock of the pistol is richly decorated with bone inlay; the images contain floral decorations, hunting scenes and mythical creatures. A very high quality made flintlock pistol, a wonderful collector's item. Length 53 cm.
A rare ramrod Suma with case, Ottoman Empire, 18th - early 19th century. Richly decorated ramrod from iron decorated with filed lines and angles, ends with decorated brass ending. The brass handle is decorated by chiselling. At the top is an ornate swivle attached just below a small pommel. The richly embossed case for ramrod, ends with an engraved pommel. These Suma ramrods were used not only as a ramrod for a pistol but also as decorative accessories. It is rare to see a cleaning rod and cover included. An excellent item for collecting Ottoman Empire artifacts. Length 59 cm.
RARE HUNTING KNIFE, DECORATED WITH GOLD AND BLUE, RUSSIAN EMPIRE, ZLATOUST, 1889. The blade is steel, curved, with one fuller on each side. At the base of the blade there are inscriptions, Zlatoust and 1889. On both sides the blade is richly decorated with engraved floral patterns, gilding and blueing. The handle and metal fittings of the scabbard are made of iron decorated with engraved floral patterns and gilding. On the top of the handle there is the inscription ZOF. The scabbard is made of wood and covered with black leather with traces of use. The item is in excellent condition except for minor damage to the leather on the sheath. A very rare item in good condition. length 36 cm.
A Very high quality Dagger Renaissance Style Brass with inlaid colored stones, 19th century. Straight, double-edged steel blade. The figured hilt and scabbard fittings are very high quality made in the style of the 16th century. The wooden scabbard is covered with red fabric. A wonderful collector's item in excellent condition. Length 26 cm.
Rare catalogue, Imperial Hermitage, Index to the Department of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Part 1: Collection of weapons / compiled by E Lenz, St Petersburg, Printing house A Behnke, 1908. In the original publisher's cover. The publication describes edged weapons and firearms from Europe and Asia, stored in the halls of the Hermitage. The publication is valuable for its table of hallmarks. An excellent item for collecting artifacts of the Russian Empire.
A rare Samurai helmet "kabuto", Edo period (1603-1868) Japan. An original metal helmet decorated with copper and brass decorative details. The hair is white in color at the back, imitating the Yokai (Japanese demon), Yamanba (mountain hag). Blue fabric lining inside the helmet. An excellent item for collecting artifacts from the Samurai era. Width 29 cm.
Belgian flintlock pistol, Gunsmith Gilles Massin, second quarter of 18th Century. The barrel is decorated with engraving and has a master gunsmith's marks, the letters GM under the crown and the inscription G MASSIN. Very high quality steel pommel and other fittings. The ramrod is missing. A wonderful collector's item. Length 49 cm.
Rare saber, "KARABELA" inlaid with silver, Poland, 18th century. A curved steel blade with two fullers on each side. Manufacturer's marks "sickles" on the blade. The handle is wooden, inlaid with engraved silver plates. The guard is made of silver, decorated with chasing and engraving. A wonderful, rare collector's item. length 90 cm.
A very rare sapper sword with scabbard, saw and mark on the blade, France, circa 1800. Heavy, large, single-edged blade with mark, blade spine with saw. The single-block cast brass hilt is shaped like a rooster's head with a feathered neck. Guard ends are bent towards the blade. Leather scabbard with bronze mounts. A very rare collector's item. length 69 cm.
Beautiful rapier, sword with silver inlay, Italy, In the style of the 16th-17th century. The steel, powerful, straight blade has one fuller on each side. At the base of the blade there is a clemo craftsman, probably Switzerland, 16th century. The forged hilt of complex shape is inlaid with scraped inserts in the form of flowers. The wooden handle is wrapped with silver wire. The iron pommel is inlaid with silver inserts in the form of flowers and silver medallions in the form of the Ancient gods, Athena and Dionysus. Rare collector's item in good condition.Height: 110 cm;
Shashka Cossack officer model 1881, old individual blade, Russian Empire, 19th century. The blade is steel, slightly curved, with two fullers on each side. Decorated with floral and geometric patterns. Inlaid inscription in Arabic and the date 1807. The hilt consists of a wooden handle and brass fittings. The wooden scabbard is covered with black leather, the metal fittings are made of brass.This type of shashka with white metal of handle and scabbard elements was used by the officers of Wild Division during 1914-1917.Collectible item in good condition. length 105 cm.
Very rare Middle Ages large Hun sword with scabbard, 5th century AD. Double-edged steel blade with a tang for attaching the handle. Metal scabbard with metal fittings. Items like this are extremely rare to find with a scabbard. An excellent item for collecting weapons from the early Middle Ages. Length 80 cm.
A PAIR OF CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND SCREW-BACK EARRINGS Featuring two cultured pearls, likely freshwater, on each side of the pair of earrings, mounted in a white gold setting marked 'K18WG' for 18K and 'K14WG' for 14K to the screw-backs, accented with round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.07 Cts (marked) each side. 4cm high each side 6.8g Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration. Additional Information: ITEM 17 T-308 SOUTH SEA PEARL DIAMOND EARRINGS IN 750KW/585WG
A Mexican brooch stamped 'STERLING LEV .925', a Mexican turquoise inlaid Alpaca necklace and pair of earrings, and a Mexican Alpaca butterfly brooch, a 19th century chrysoprase and niello necklace and bracelet suite, stamped '.800', a 19th century brooch stamped '.800', 4cm wide, a pair of turquoise set drop earrings stamped '.925', a circular silver pendant with sailing boat design, 3cm diameter, London 1979, and one other item CONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILS IMPORTANT* Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.* Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid* Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
A "Jolly Man" Starkies Patent Money box.These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
A quantity of household miscellanea to include three Bakelite napkin rings, 'Bel' cream maker, four * 'Golly' figures, Homepride figures, 'Virol - Bone Marrow' stoneware pot, 'Evercool' double egg poacher, Jubilee model and a quantity of Ty-Phoo teacard collector's booklets, Wild flowers etc.*These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
Gary Player signed limited edition print with signing photo In 1959, Gary won his first Open and the time was the youngest ever winner of an open. By 1961, Gary topped the money list on the US Tour. In 1965, he beat Arnold Palmer to win the US Masters and therefore finally winning each of the Majors. He would go to record 10 Major victories in total. He won the Open 3 times, the US Open once, the US PGS twice and the Masters 3 times. This stunning print shows Gary's delight at winning the British Open in 1968. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board. The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image and the edition number may vary. A stunning item of signed Golf memorabilia. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Sir Viv Richards signed limited edition print with signing photo One of the world's greatest batsmen of all time. Viv's West Indies test performances saw him score 8,540 runs at an average of 50.23 from 121 test matches. This particularly rare photograph, signed by Viv Richards captures him celebrating the fastest test century in Test Match history, in April 1986 against England, off just 56 balls on his beloved home ground, The Recreation Ground in St. John's, Antigua. Remember, this will not be reprinted again. Viv Richards has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image and the edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Gary Sobers signed limited edition print with signing photo The achievements of Sir Garfield Sobers stand alone. Generally considered to be the greatest all round cricketer of them all, he was blessed with every necessary attribute for greatness. He made the final step from highly promising player to a great one at the age of 21 with an innings of 365 not out against Pakistan. He finished with a test average of 57.78 and took 235 Test wickets at 34.04. He hit the Glamorgan bowler Malcolm Nash for six sixes in an over at Swansea in 1968. It is unlikely that one man will again possess so wide a variety of cricketing skills as Sir Garfield Sobers. This superb print, personally chosen by Gary shows him batting against England. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). This is a super item from a legend. Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image. Edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Desmond Haynes signed limited edition print with signing photo The West Indies team of the 1980's were undefeated in every test series they played. Regarded as one of the best opening pairs of all time, with Gordon Greenidge, Desmond's test average was 42.29 from 116 test matches and 41.38 from 238 one-day international matches. This stunning print shows Desmond despatching Ian Botham of England to the boundary in typical West Indian fashion during the fifth Test Match at Headingley, Leeds in July 1980. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image. Edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Herschelle Gibbs signed limited edition print with signing photo. Herschelle Gibbs was summoned from the school classroom as a 16-year-old to make his first-class debut in 1990 and at the crease Gibbs can be invincible. There is no shot beyond his compass, while Test-match opening has not tempered his desire for explosive entertainment The speed of his hands is hypnotic, frequently allowing him to hook off the front foot and keep out surprise lifters. With a career Test average at nearly 50 runs he has developed a terrific opening partnership with Graeme Smith This stunning print displays 3 action shots and the centre one with Smith as they celebrate another opening partnership of 300 runs. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a separate photo of the signing (as shown in the inset image)Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image. Edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Maurice Hope signed limited edition print with signing photo Maurice Hope was one of Britain's finest World Champions. This superb print shows Maurice after retaining his World Light-Middleweight title at Wembley, London in July 1980, against Rocky Mattioli. Maurice has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image and the edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Giacomo Agostini signed limited edition print with signing photo Over the course of a remarkable career of 17 years, the peerless Giacomo Agostini won 15 world titles, 12 Isle of Man TT crowns and an astonishing 122 Grand Prix'. He became motor cycling's first genuine world superstar and, whether riding a 350cc or 500cc racing motorcycle, he was nearly always the man to beat whenever he took up his position on the starting grid. After winning his final world title in 1975, Agostini enjoyed his last competitive year in 1976. Fittingly, his last career victory came at the Nurburgring - the German venue where he had won his very first Grand Prix race back in 1965. This stunning print chosen by Giacomo, shows him on his favourite road circuit in the Isle of Man. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a separate photo of the signing (as shown in the inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image and the edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Tim Witherspoon signed limited edition print with signing photo Two time winner of World Heavyweight boxing titles; WBC in 1984 and WBA in 1986, 'Terrible' Tim's power punching and revered right hand knocked out 38 opponents during his glittering career. Here we show 'Terrible' Tim on his way to stopping Jeff Sims in the exciting fifth round in Atlantic City, New Jersey in January 1990. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image and the edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Clive Lloyd signed limited edition print with signing photo Captain of West Indies in 74 Test matches, Clive led West Indies to two World Cup victories at Lords and 11 successive Test match victories in 1984. He has scored an 85-ball Test century, 242 not out against India and achieved an average of 46.68 from his 7,515 runs scored from 110 Test matches. This stunning print shows Clive in ruthless mood on his way to 171 not out against India during West Indies' win in the 2nd Test by an innings and 46 runs in December 1983. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image. Edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Sean Fitzpatrick signed limited edition print with signing photo Sean Fitzpatrick is widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever and remains an icon throughout the rugby world. He played for the All Blacks from 1986 to 1997, captaining them from 1992, winning and incredible 92 Caps. This stunning print chosen by Sean, shows him lifting the Bledisloe Cup. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a separate photo of the signing (as shown in the inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image and the edition number may vary. A super item from a legend of All Blacks Rugby, Sean Fitzpatrick. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Jacques Kallis signed limited edition print with signing photo. Jacques Kallis has blossomed into one of the world's leading batsmen. His Test match average is now comfortably in the 50s (54.07) and 45.90 in One Day International She is a great all-rounder, presently with 163 wickets from 78 Test matches, able to swing the ball sharply at surprising pace off a relaxed run-up Kallis took a step up in the West Indies series in 2003-04, scoring a record number of runs for a four-Test series and making six centuries in the Test and one-day series This stunning print shows Jacques on his way to his 4th consecutive century against the West Indies. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image)Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image. Edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Gordon Greenidge signed limited edition print with signing photo Regarded as one of the best opening pairs in the world, with Desmond Haynes, their reputation lives on. Gordon scored a test average of 44.45 runs from 108 matches. This superb print shows Gordon in familiar attacking action for West Indies during their 8 wicket win over Pakistan, in the 1983 World Cup semi-final at The Oval, England. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image. Edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Wales 2005 Grand Slam - Limited edition signed framed Grand Slam print The Perfect Year - Limited edition signed print celebrating the 2005 Wales Grand Slam. This limited edition of 895 prints has been taken from an original painted by Darren Baker to celebrate Wales victorious Grand Slam It displays moments from each game and perfectly captures the emotion and effort of each player. The centre-piece is the team celebrating after the game against Ireland and other players include Gavin Henson, Stephen Jones, Dwayne Peel, Shane Williams, Kevin Morgan, Gethin Jenkins, Martyn Williams and more Details of each game is printed at the bottom together with every player and their club Each print is signed in pencil by the artist and 20+ of the Grand Slam hero's They are individually numbered and are supplied with a certificate of authenticity The print is supplied unframed measuring in at an impressive 700mm x 500mmA superb item of memorabilia to celebrate an historic occasion. It really has to be seen to be fully appreciated Edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Andy Roberts signed limited edition print with signing photo The West Indies' legendary fast bowlers of the 1980's had a reputation for accuracy and supreme pace. No one created more fear amongst batsmen than West Indies fast bowler Andy Roberts. It took Andy less than two and a half years to reach 100 test wickets, the quickest in history at that point. Andy achieved 202 test wickets at an average of 25.61 runs. Our poster shows Andy about to unleash another famed fast delivery during the World Cup in 1983. This stunning print shows Andy about to unleash another famed fast delivery during the World Cup in 1983. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). This is a super item from one of the games greats. Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image. Edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Sir Stirling Moss signed limited edition print with signing photo There can be no more famous British Formula One driver than the legendary Stirling Moss, who is often referred to as the greatest Formula One driver never to have won the World Championship. Ten time British Champion and winner of 16 Grand Prix from 66 Grand Prix starts and 19 non-championship events, here we show Stirling in reflective mood before the start of a grand prix in 1960, when he was driving the renowned Lotus. Stirling has personally signed each print and you will receive a separate photo of the signing. Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image and the edition number may vary. A superb item from a Motorsport legend, Stirling Moss. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Ivan Lendl signed limited edition print with signing photo Ivan was ranked No. 1 in the world for 270 weeks, including 157 straight from 1985 to 1988. He is the holder of 94 career singles titles, including his 1980 feat, winning three tournaments in successive weeks on three different surfaces. He captured 8 Grand Slam titles and reached an astounding 19 Slam singles finals. He relied on strength and heavy topspin from the baseline to reach 8 consecutive US Open finals (1982-89), winning three, 1985, '86, '87. He also won twice at the Australian Open, 1989 and 1990, and three times at the French Open, 1984, 1986 and 1987. This stunning print shows Ivan's delight at winning his first Australian Open in 1989. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image and the edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Curtly Ambrose signed limited edition print with signing photo Regarded as a giant of the game in every sense, Curtly Ambrose was the most lethal pace bowler of his generation. Among Ambrose's 405 test wickets at 20.99, two spells stand out: the 6 for 24 that hustled England out for 46 in Trinidad in 1993-94 and his series-clinching 7 for 1 against Australia the previous season. This superb print signed by Curtly shows him bidding farewell to the crowd at The Oval, London in his last game there in 2000. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image. Edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Gary Kirsten signed limited edition print with signing photo. Gary Kirsten scored over 7,000 Test Match runs at an average of 45.27 and currently shares the South African individual Test record of 275 with Daryll Cullinan haunted England in 2003 and scored a crucial 130 in the Headingley Test. His good form in that series persuaded him to postpone his retirement until the end of the New Zealand tour in 2003-04Fittingly, he scored a century in the first Test of that series - his 99th - and scored a typically gritty 76 in his final game to help South Africa tie the series This stunning print shows images of Kirsten scoring three double centuries for South Africa. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image)Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 250 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image. Edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Michael Holding signed limited edition print with signing photo To the umpires Michael Holding was malevolent stealth personified so they christened him Whispering Death. His over to Geoff Boycott in the cauldron of Kensington Oval, Barbados in 1981 has gone down in cricketing history as the finest, fastest, most ferocious gambit of all time. Michael took 249 Test wickets at 23.69 in his career and in one match took 14 wickets for 149, the finest match figures ever by a West Indian. This stunning print shows Michael in full flight seconds away from terrorising another batsman. He has personally signed each print and you will receive a photo of the signing (as shown in inset image). Actual Size 560mm x 410mm - limited edition of 500 and part of the Sporting Masters editions - Photo printed on 250gsm, high quality art board - The accompanying photo of the personality signing this item will include a copyright over the image. Edition number may vary. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
ANDO RYOKUZAN: A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF A FLOUNDER AND ROCKFISHBy Ando Ryokuzan (1885-1955), signed Ryokuzan 緑山Japan, Tokyo, c. 1920Finely stained and carved as a flounder and rockfish, naturalistically rendered with minute scales, layered gills, and spines. The mouth of the rockfish is open exposing very fine teeth, its eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl irises and dark horn pupils. Two small himotoshi to the underside and signed with minutely incised characters RYOKUZAN.LENGTH 4.5 cmCondition: Very good condition with only very minor wear.Ando Ryokuzan (1885-1959) was born in Asakusa and is best known for creating superrealistic ivory carvings, painstakingly colored to suit the subject matter, using vegetables, fruits, plants, and animals as his subjects. However, little is known about his production activities, and it is said that his techniques and coloring methods were kept secret. He took no apprentices and worked alone, and his son did not take over the family business, therefore, his unique tusk carving and production techniques were likely cut off after only one generation.Literature comparison:Ryokuzan appears to have carved mostly hyperrealistic fruits and vegetables and the present netsuke appears to be a rare departure from his usual work, possibly indicating an early piece in this master's career. Compare a similarly unusual antler netsuke by the same artist of a tengu head with similar eyes inlaid in mother of pearl and dark horn, signed Ryokuzan, illustrated in Hurtig, Bernard (1973) Masterpieces of Netsuke Art: One Thousand Favorites of Leading Collectors, p. 102, no. 377.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000016-K). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
KAIGYOKU MASATSUGU: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF JO AND UBA INSIDE A PINECONESchool of Kaigyokusai Masatsugu (1813-1892), signed Kaigyoku Masatsugu 懐玉 正次 Japan, Osaka or Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Depicting a pinecone, carved from two parts, hinged together and openable, the lustrous exterior superbly polished, naturalistically carved, and with pine needles, the inside revealing a densely carved and remarkably intricate depiction. The famous elderly couple Jo and Uba are nestled under an imposing pine tree, sharing tea. The other side of the pinecone is carved in relief with swirling clouds. Signed underneath KAIGYOKU MASATSUGU. HEIGHT 4 cm Condition: The hinged mechanism is repaired and a small section along the side with the crane skillfully reattached, otherwise in good condition and presenting very well. Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary. Jo and Uba, the pine spirits who were thought to inhabit two pines at Takasago and Sumiyoshi, are depicted here as an old couple. According to legend, Jo makes a trip to Sumiyoshi nightly to visit his love. The two spirits represent eternal fidelity, good fortune, and longevity.Auction comparison: Compare a near-identical ivory netsuke, attributed to Kaigyokusai Masatsugu, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 19 May 2009, London, lot 170 (sold for GBP 3,600).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0069).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A FINE KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A SQUIRREL ON MUSHROOMUnsignedJapan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as a squirrel clambering on an upturned mushroom raising its hindleg to scratch an itch with satisfaction, its bushy tail swept under the thick mushroom stalk. The upturned fungi with naturalistically carved radial gills, its long stalk uncut and slightly curved in the center. The rodent with eyes inlaid in dark horn and fur finely incised and stained. Large and functional himotoshi through the stem and cap.LENGTH 5.4 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor, mostly intentional, wear and expected age cracks. Beautiful, deep patina.Squirrels are rarely seen in Japanese art and are usually depicted amongst grapes; the motif being imported from China where it is a highly auspicious subject signifying an abundance in fortune and offspring.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a squirrel on a mushroom, illustrated in Barry Davies Oriental Art, The Netsuke Collection of W.G Bosshard Part 1, no. 73. Barry Davies notes on this piece: “This is undoubtedly a Kyoto School work, and probably by Okatomo, or a close follower. The upturned mushroom is very similar to those he carved with rats and monkeys.”Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000018-K). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
MASATSUGU: AN AMUSING OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN LIFTING HIS TOADBy Masatsugu, signed Masatsugu 正次Japan, Osaka, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The humorous duo finely carved, the stout toad looking obstinate as the elder sennin, with a jovial expression on his face, attempts to lift the rotund amphibian. Wearing loose robes decorated with karakusa and opening at the chest, his mouth opening in a smile exposing finely incised teeth. The toad's warty skin is finely stippled, its eyes double inlaid in reddish horn with dark pupils at the corners. Natural himotoshi and signed MASATSUGU within an oval reserve. The ivory is beautifully stained, typical for the Osaka school.HEIGHT 3.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear.Provenance: Collection of Fritz Niescher, and thence by descent in the same family. Fritz Niescher (1889-1974) was a Chemnitz entrepreneur who built an impressive collection comprised of Japanese works of art and modern art. His extensive collection included works by Ernst Barlach and Otto Dix. Pieces from his collection have been part of traveling exhibits since his death, and many are housed today in the Ernst Barlach Haus in Hamburg.Museum comparison:Compare a related ivory netsuke depicting a jovial Gama Sennin with the toad seated on his knee, by Kaigyokusai Masatsugu, in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, accession number M.91.250.222, formerly in the Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of Gama Sennin carrying his toad on his back, attributed to Masakazu, at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 16 June 2023, Vienna, lot 358 (sold for EUR 3,120).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number DE-DÃœS231016-115). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT OX, ATTRIBUTED TO OKATOMOAttributed to Yamaguchi Okatomo, signed Tomotada 友忠Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A fine and powerfully crafted ivory netsuke of a recumbent ox with his head turned to the left, the eyes carefully inlaid in dark horn giving life to the expression. The bulky animal has a pronounced spine, a finely incised fur coat, and a rope halter passes through the nose ring, over the horns and all the way around to its tail, ending in a little loop. The underside is beautifully carved as well, showing the hooves tucked beneath the body. Generously excavated and asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside. Signed within a rectangular reserve between the himotoshi TOMOTADA – however much more likely a work by his star pupil Okatomo.LENGTH 6 cmCondition: Very good condition with only minor wear and expected age cracks. Beautiful, deep patina.Provenance: Old Viennese private collection.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related, albeit more worn, ivory netsuke of a recumbent ox, signed Okatomo, illustrated in Ducros, Alain (1987) Netsuke & Sagemono 2, p. 52, no. 24.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a cow, signed Tomotada, also probably by Okatomo, dated late 18th to early 19th century, at Zacke, Asian Art Discovers, 21 January 2021, Vienna, lot 346 (sold for EUR 8,848).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0096).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
YOSHITADA: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A CLUSTER OF MUSHROOMSBy Yoshitada, signed Yoshitada 吉忠Japan, Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved, partially in openwork, as a cluster of six shimeji mushrooms, the undersides of the larger caps neatly incised with radial gills, arranged in a horizontal line, forming a pleasingly tactile and compact composition. Generously excavated himotoshi to the back and through the underside and signed YOSHITADA within a rectangular reserve. The ivory expertly polished and stained to highlight the highpoints of the stalks. Beautiful, deep patina.LENGTH 3.8 cmCondition: Good condition with minor surface wear and tiny nicks to the back. One smoothened old chip near the base of the central stalk. Mushroom and fungi are symbols of longevity. Their simple yet aesthetically appealing arrangement in a horizontal line emphasizes this association. Mushrooms became favored subjects of eccentric Edo period painters.Literature comparison:For a closely related ivory netsuke of a mushroom group, by Yoshitada, illustrated in Coullery, Marie-Therese / Newstead, Martin S. (1977) The Baur Collection, p. 285, C 859.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 257/23HH). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A HUMOROUS OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF TANUKI DISGUISED AS A SAKE VENDORUnsignedJapan, Osaka, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The mythical creature standing upright with its double gourd sake flask in one hand, holding a lotus leaf in the other. With a wry look on its face, the tanuki is wearing an oversized lotus-leaf hat, its curved tail nestled into a bulge of the hat. The large eyes are inlaid in lustrous dark horn. Himotoshi through the tail and the hat.HEIGHT 5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and expected age cracks. One inlaid eye is replaced.Provenance: Private collection in Denmark. Lempertz Cologne, 16 December 2020, lot 823. German private collection, acquired from the above.The tanuki possesses magical powers and can change forms, sometimes into Buddhist monks; they are jovial and love drinking sake, but are also dangerous, as they have been known to suffocate hunters with their enormous scrotums.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a tanuki, 5.4 cm high, dated late 18th century, at Christie's, Japanese Ceramics & Works of Art, 8 November 2007, London, lot 9 (sold for GBP 7,500). Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a tanuki disguised as a sake vendor, 4.5 cm high, dated 19th century, at Lempertz, Netsuke-Sammlung Kolodotschko II, 6 December 2014, Cologne, lot 928 (sold for EUR 4,960).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0054).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
SHIBAYAMA: A FINE LACQUERED AND INLAID IVORY MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING CRANES AND CLOUDSBy a member of the Shibayama family, signed Shibayama 芝山 saku 作Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of rounded rectangular form, finely worked in lacquer, mother-of-pearl, and tortoiseshell, to depict three red-crowned cranes flying among scrolling clouds. The interior with a looped cord attachment, a central himotoshi to the back. Signed SHIBAYAMA saku [made by Shibayama] on an inlaid tablet.LENGTH 3.7 cmCondition: Minuscule losses to inlaid clouds and lacquer losses to one crane. Overall presenting well.Provenance: From an Italian private collection, acquired from Pierre-Eric Becker, Cannes, on 3 September 1996. Austrian private collection, acquired from the above. An old label to the interior and inscribed with a collector's number '92'. One old, inscribed label, '[…] signe Shibayama'. Fuld's Netsuke and Ojime Index records only one manju netsuke of a group of cranes among clouds, inlaid with aogai and bekkou, by Shibayama, formerly in the W. L. Behrens collection, published in Joly, Henri L. (1912) The W. L. Behrens Collection, Part 1, Netsuke, no. 2587 (unillustrated). The catalog entry reads: “Ivory manju, inlaid in pearl and tortoise-shell with cranes and clouds, signed Shibayama”. This may very well be the same piece as the present lot.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
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