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A vintage Smiths Astral gentleman's manual wind wristwatch. The dial with gilt Arabic numerals denoting hours, seconds subsidiary at the half hour mark, on later strap

An early 20th century 9ct gold wristwatch. The dial with Arabic numerals denoting hours, 15 jewel manual wind movement, case back hallmarked 9ct, strap stamped 9ct. Approximately 18.6g in weight

An Imperial 66 manual typewriter together with a further Petite typewriter in carry case with original box.

A Vintage Manual New Home Sewing Machine

A 9ct yellow gold Rotary cocktail watch, manual wind movement (over wound), on gate link strap, 17.8g gross.

2012 Citroen Picasso motor car, silver, petrol, manual gearbox, registration number HN62 CTY, approx 54,945 miles, MOT to 24/8/23, no V5.TO BE SOLD AT 12 NOONWe ask that all potential new bidders wishing to bid on a vehicle, please be aware that prior to the sale they will need to provide full ID in the form of a driving licence/passport and a copy of a utility bill.Buyer's premium is 10% (12 % incl VAT) on the hammer price.Agents buying on behalf of a third party must have written authority from their principal clearly stating their authorisation to bid.We will also require a 10% deposit of the lower estimate at the time of registering, which can be made during the viewing period. If unsuccessful, then we will issue a refund immediately.There will be no internet bidding on vehicles.

A collection of ladies and gents watches. Includes boxed examples, Swiss Emperor and Zenith manual examples etc.

Ertl, Parker Brothers - 2 x boxed Star Wars model kits and 1 x boxed Star Wars board game - Lot includes a Star Wars Shadows of the Empire 'Virago' model kit (There is handwritten writing in the instruction manual), a 1:6 #30124 Star Wars Episode 1 Stap with Battle Droid model kit, and a Star Wars Monopoly 'Classic Trilogy Edition' board game (The nine pewter Star Wars character token appear to be missing from the lot). Model kits appear to be in excellent condition but are unchecked for completeness. Boxes range from fair to very good condition and minor tears to boxes. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (3)

Heller - A boxed 1:12 scale model kit - Lot includes a #80791 F1 RE 20/23 1980 model kit. The model kit appears to be untouched and in excellent condition (There is handwritten writing on the back of the instruction manual leaflet). Box appears in good condition with some storage wear and a pen mark on the exterior of the box. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Monogram - 2 x boxed 1:24 scale model kits - Lot includes a #2432 #75 Dinner Bell Olds model kit, which comes with its original instruction manual. Lot also includes a #7553 '30 Ford Woody 'Early Iron Series' model kit, which comes with its original instruction manual. All contents of both model kits appear to be intact. Model kits appear in excellent condition. Boxes appear in good condition with some storage wear and minor paint and pen marks on the boxes. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (2)

Tamiya - A boxed 1:24 scale model sports car kit - Lot is a #24137 Alfa Romeo I55 V6 TI. The model kit is partly factory sealed and appears all complete. It also comes with the instruction manual, although there is pen marks on it. Box appears in very good condition with some storage wear and dusting. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Monogram - A boxed 1:16 scale model car kit - Lot is a #77007 VW-Beetle/RR-Special. It also comes with the instruction manual. Model kit appears in mint condition and is partly factory sealed. Box appears in very good condition with some storage wear and dusting. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

A GREEN LEATHER MANUAL RECLINING BUTTONED WING BACK ARMCHAIR, width 78cm (condition - some discolouration)

TWO LADIES 9CT GOLD WRISTWATCHES, the first a manual wind watch with a round white dial, Roman numerals, blue steel hands, within a polished rose gold case, inside case back hallmarked 9ct London 1941, approximate case width 26.5mm, fitted with a black strap and yellow metal ardillon buckle, the case back is free from the case and requires some attention, the second also a manual wind watch, round silver dial signed 'Rotary, 17 jewels', baton markers, black hands, within a polished case, inside case back hallmarked 9ct London 1971, fitted with a rolled gold stretch link bracelet (condition report: the first winds, sets and runs although time keeping is untested, the Rotary is non-running and may require some attention)

A CHILDRENS ELECTRIC RIDE ON CAR, with remote control capability, charger and instruction manual (UNTESTED)

A SELECTION OF SILVER ITEMS, JEWELLERY, WATCHES AND OTHER ITEMS, to include a silver lidded vanity glass jar, the lid embossed with a floral design and vacant cartouche, hallmarked 'King & Sons' London 1903, another faceted glass jar with silver lid hallmarked London, markers mark rubbed and unreadable, two silver ingot pendants one hallmarked London 1977, the other Sheffield 1977, both suspended from white metal chains, a silver thimble hallmarked Birmingham, two white metal thimbles, a double cat brooch set with marcasite and garnet eyes stamped 925, a white metal amber set tree brooch unmarked, a white metal book mark detailing a cat stamped 'Sterling', a white metal greyhound dog charm fitted with a yellow metal jump ring unmarked, a white metal butterfly brooch set with garnet wings stamped 925, a white metal cross pendant stamped 925 suspended from a fine trace chain, a silver handled buffer, a silver handled button hook and shoe horn, a small white metal tray marks rubbed, a white metal marcasite flower brooch unmarked, a black glass beaded necklace with matching earrings, together with a gents 'Exactus 21 jewel' wristwatch, manual wind, silver dial, baton markers, date window at the three o'clock position, fitted with a stretch link bracelet (working), a gents 'Montine 17 jewel' wristwatch, manual wind, round silver dial, baton markers, date window at the three o'clock position, fitted with a stretch link bracelet (working), other brooches, beaded necklaces, ladies 'Limit' wristwatch etc (condition report: both gents wristwatches are in working order although time keeping is untested, jewellery items with general light wear, tarnishing to the silver lids of the vanity jars)

THREE LADIES 9CT GOLD WRISTWATCHES, the first a manual wind 'Rotary' watch with a round silver dial signed 'Rotary 21 jewels', baton markers, gold tone hands, plain polished case, inside case back hallmarked 9ct London 1967, approximate case width 15.4mm, fitted with a diamond cut pattern bracelet and fold over clasp hallmarked 9ct Birmingham 1992, approximate gross weight without movement 8.5 grams, the second an AF Rotary watch, oval gold dial signed 'Rotary' quartz, baton markers, gold tone hands, polished case, inside case back hallmarked 9ct London import 1983, approximate case width 14.5mm, fitted with a broken diamond cut pattern bracelet and fold over clasp, hallmarked 9ct Birmingham 1984, approximate gross weight without movement 6.5 grams, together with a ladies 9ct gold 'Triden' watch head, manual wind, round champagne dial signed 'Triden' Arabic twelve, three, nine and six o'clock numerals interspaced with baton markers, polished case stamped 9.375, inside case back hallmarked 9ct London import 1962, approximate case width 16.7mm, fitted with a rolled gold stretch link bracelet, case back weight 1.2 grams (condition report: both Rotary watches are currently non-running, but wind and set, the Triden winds, sets and runs although time keeping is untested, the one strap is broken and requires some attention, all would benefit from a gentle clean)

A LADIES 9CT GOLD WATCH AND JEWELLERY, a ladies manual wind 'Regency' wristwatch, round silver dial, baton markers, black steel hands, in a polished yellow gold case, approximate case width 19.5mm, inside case back hallmarked 9ct London 1965, fitted with a rolled gold stretch link bracelet, case back weight 1.4 grams, a yellow metal crucifix pendant stamped 375, fitted with an oval bail, suspended from a fine trace chain with spring clasp stamped 9k, a yellow metal fine trace chain with spring clasp stamped 9ct, a pair of jade cabochon earrings, oval cabochons collet set within a rope twist surround with post fittings hallmarked 9ct Birmingham, a single garnet stud earring hallmarked 9ct London, approximate gross weight 4.3 grams, a pair of yellow and white metal stud earrings each set with a colourless cubic zirconia unmarked, two pairs of yellow metal knot stud earrings unmarked, approximate gross weight 2.8 grams

A PHILIPS 32PFL7605H 32in TV with remote and instruction manual (PAT pass and working) along with a basket of tie down straps, bungee straps etc

A 9CT GOLD WALTHAM FULL HUNTER POCKET WATCH, the circular white dial, with Roman numeral hourly markers, second subsidiary dial at six o'clock, dial signed 'Waltham USA' W.Greenwood & Sons Leeds & Huddersfield, manual wind, approximate case width 48mm, inner case back hallmarked 'Dennison Watch Case Co' Birmingham 1936, numbered 616491, movement signed 'Waltham USA Traveler' numbered 27706537, 0491, approximate gross weight 95.2grams (condition report: overall good to fair condition, not currently running, untested for timekeeping)

A SELECTION OF WRISTWATCHES, to include a gents manual wind 'Timex' watch, featuring a round blue dial signed 'Timex water resistant', baton markers, luminescent hands, polished case and stainless steel case back, fitted with a stretch 'Fixoflex' bracelet (working), a gents 'Smiths' manual wind watch, featuring a round cream dial, gold tone Arabic numerals, gold tone hands, polished case fitted with a stretch link bracelet (working), a gents 'Avia' quartz watch (non-running), a 'Bentima' watch head missing strap (working), together with a ladies 'Phillip Mercier' quartz watch and a ladies 'Avissa' quartz watch and a boxed 'Timex' watch (condition report: non have been tested for time keeping, some require attention, general light wear to most)

A KOMFY 4 MOBILITY SCOOTER, in a black finish, complete with key, charger, manual, and sales receipt dated July 2021 (condition:-in very good condition, apart from paint damage to front metal guard)

A RUSSELL HOBBS RHCLRF17 TABLE TOP COOLER white 17 litre table top cooler in brand new condition in original box with instruction manual (UNTESTED)

A gentleman's Swiss 1940's? stainless steel manual wind rectangular dial wrist watch, no strap.

A gentlemen's 1930's? stainless steel jump hour digital manual wind wristwatch, on leather strap.

Two gentleman's stainless steel Ingersoll jump hour digital manual wind wrist watches.

Three assorted steel or gilt steel jump hour digital manual wind wrist watches, including Astral and Lanco.

A lady's early 20th century silver and enamel manual wind wrist watch and an 800 standard white metal fob watch.

A FERRARI 'LAP TIME' LIMITED EDITION WATCH Numbered 021/399 Quartz movement, analog and digital dial, rubber strap (deteriorated), black pvd coated steel case, with presentation box complete with a Ferrari V2001 valve, instruction manual and outer box 45mm Condition: Condition Report The rubber strap has deteriorated and is now brittle and requiring replacement, the interior of box with wear to fabric, some light scratches to the crystal, not currently running and we cannot guarantee the movement, general wear to outer box 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.

LOUIS ERARD La Sportive Day-Date Herren Armbanduhr, Ref. 72411. Edelstahl. Automatik-Werk, Kaliber ETA 2836-2, funktionsfähig. Lederband mit Stiftschließe. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren an Band und Gehäuse, Lünette mit Kratzern. Box und Bedienungsanleitung anbei. Durchmesser ca. 42mm ohne Krone, passend für einen Handgelenksumfang von ca. 19,5cm.| LOUIS ERARD La Sportive Day-Date Men's wrist watch, ref. 72411. Stainless steel. Automatic-movement, calibre ETA 2836-2. Leather strap with pin buckle clasp. Visible signs of wear on case and strap, bezel with scratches. Box and manual enclosed. Diameter ca. 42mm without crown, suitable for a wrist size of ca. 19.5cm.

B. JUNGE & SÖHNE antike schwere Savonette Taschenuhr. Mit Box und Garantieschein. Ca. 1895-1900. Gold 14K, Goldgewicht mind. 60g. Gehäuse- und Werknummer 1152. Sprungdeckel mit Monogramm "MW". Handaufzugs-Uhrwerk mit 3/4 Platine, Goldanker und -Ankerrad, Gold-Chatons, graviertem Unruhkloben, Schwanenhals-Feinregulierung, funktionsfähig. Emaille-Zifferblatt mit arabischen Ziffern, im Bereich der kleinen Sekunde retouchiert. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren am Gehäuse, Deckel mit leichten Dellen. Originale Box mit Ersatzglas und Zugfeder sowie original Garantieschein anbei, Garantieschein mit Beschädigung. Datenblatt, handgeschrieben, signiert "BEYER, Dresden, Winckelmannstr." ebenfalls anbei. Durchmesser ohne Krone ca. 56mm.| B. JUNGE & SÖHNE ancient heavy hunter case pocket watch. With box and warranty paper. Ca. 1895-1900. Gold 14K, gold weight min. 60g. Case and movement number 1152. Spring cover with monogram "MW". Manual wound movement with 3/4 plate, gold anchor and -escapement wheel, gold-chatons, engraved balance cock, swan-neck fine adjustment, working. Enamel dial with arabic numerals, retouched in the area of the small second. Visible signs of wear on the case, lids with light dents. Original box, spare crystal and mainspring as well as original warranty paper enclosed, warranty paper damaged. Data sheet, handwritten, siged "BEYER, Dresden, Winckelmannstr." enclosed. Diameter without crown ca. 56mm.

KONVOLUT 4x antike/Vintage Taschenuhren. bestehend aus:AERO WATCH Neuchatel Halb-Savonette Taschenuhr. Ca. 1980er Jahre.Vergoldet. Handaufzug-Uhrwerk Kaliber Unitas 6498, funktionsfähig. Weißes Lackzifferblatt mit arabischen Ziffern. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren am Gehäuse. Passende vergoldete Uhrenkette anbei. Durchmesser ca. 50mm ohne Krone.NOMOS Glashütte Lepine Taschenuhr. Messing, geschwärzt. Handaufzug-Uhrwerk mit Schwanenhals-Feinregulierung, funktionsfähig, Weißes Emaille-Zifferblatt mit arabischen Ziffern, Haarrisse und Abplatzungen am Rand. Sichtbae Gebrauchsspuren an Gehäuse und Zifferblatt. Etui anbei. Durchmesser ca. 51mm ohne Krone.TAVANNES WATCH CO. für B. SCHER in Wien. Doppelt signierte Savonette Taschenuhr. Niello Silber 800. Handaufzug-Uhrwerk mit Ankerhemmung, funktionsfähig. Two-tone Zifferblatt aus Metall, gebläute Stahlzeiger. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren am Gehäuse. Passende Kette in Silber 925 und Etui anbei. Durchmesser ca. 50mm ohne Krone. ORION Watch Co. antike Lepine Taschenuhr. Niello Silber 800. Handaufzug Brückenwerk mit Ankerhemmmung, funktionsfähig. Emaille-Zifferblatt mit arabischen Ziffern. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren am Gehäuse. Passende Kette in Silber 800 und Etui anbei. Durchmesser ca. 51mm ohne Krone.| AERO WATCH Neuchatel half hunter pocket watch. Ca. 1980s. Gold-plated. Manual wound movement caliber Unitas 6498, working. White laquer dial with arabic numerals. Visible signs of wear on the case. Matching gold-plated chain enclosed. Diameter ca. 50mm without crown.NOMOS Glashütte open face pocket watch. Brass, blackend. Manual wound movement with swan-neck fine adjustment, working, White enamel dial with arabic numerals, hairline cracks and chipping on the edge. Visible signs of wear on case and dial. Box enclosed. Diameter ca. 51mm without crown.TAVANNES WATCH CO. for B. SCHER Vienna. Double signed hunter case pocket watch. Niello silver 800. Manual wound movement with anchor escapement, working. Two-tone dial in metal, blued steel hands. Visible signs of wear on the case. Matching chain in silver 925 and box enclosed. Diameter ca. 50mm without crown.ORION Watch Co. ancient open face pocket watch. Niello silver 800. Manual wound bridge movement with anchor escapement, working. Enamel dial with arabic numerals. Visible signs of wear on the case. Matching chain in silver 800 and box enclosed. Diameter ca. 51mm without crown.

DENT LONDON antike schwere Lepine Taschenuhr. England ca. 1890. Royale Britische Provenienz. Gold 18K, entsprechend punziert, Gehäusenummer 30061. Rückdeckel mit eingravierter royaler Krone, Gehäuserand umlaufend graviert mit "PRESENTED BY THE DORSETSHIRE TENANTRY OF THE EARL OF ELDON TO VISCOUNT ENCOMBE, ON HIS COMING OF AGE. 8TH MAY 1891." Handaufzug Werk mit 3/4 Platine, Spitzzahnankerhemmung, verschraubte Chatons, bimetallische Kompensationsunruh, gravierter Unruhkloben, gebläute Breguet-Spirale, Unruh mit Diamant-Deckstein, signiert "Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 33 Cockspur Street, LONDON". Werknummer 30661. Zweiteiliges, weißes Emaille-Zifferblatt mit radialen arabischen Ziffern und kleiner Sekunde, signiert "DENT, 33 COCKSPUR ST., LONDON". Gebläute Stahlzeiger. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren an Gehäuse und Glas. Handgeschriebene Notiz "Watch King George V. always wore next to his heart given me by The Queen Mother 3 days after his death." sowie Etui der Bowater Gallery in London anbei. Durchmesser ca. 55mm ohne Krone.| DENT LONDON antique heavy open face pocket watch. England ca. 1890. Royal British provenance. Gold 18K, accordingly hallmarked, case number 30061. Caseback with engraved royal crown, Circular engraving on case rim "PRESENTED BY THE DORSETSHIRE TENANTRY OF THE EARL OF ELDON TO VISCOUNT ENCOMBE, ON HIS COMING OF AGE. 8TH MAY 1891." Manual wound movement with 3/4 plate, pointed tooth lever escapement, screwed chatons, bimetallic compensation balance, engraved balance cock, blued Breguet-hairspring, diamond endstone on balance wheel, signed "Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 33 Cockspur Street, LONDON". Movement number 30661. Two-part, white enamel dial with radial arabic numerals and small second, signed "DENT, 33 COCKSPUR ST., LONDON". Blued steel hands. Visible signs of wear on case and crystal. Hand written note "Watch King George V. always wore next to his heart given me by The Queen Mother 3 days after his death." as well as box from Bowater Gallery in London enclosed. Diameter ca. 55mm without crown.

Manual reclining armchair upholstered in blackDimensions: Length/Width: 103cm 

1993 Enesco "Home on the Stage" deluxe multi-action battery powered music box. Plays the tune "You oughta be in pictures". "Lights! Camera! Action!" as the soundman moves the microphone to catch every boom and bang, and the cameraman sights the action as he moves along the track, and Western scenes revolve behind the action to create the "great chase", and the entire set is illuminated by tiny overhead spotlights for the "take". The original box has visual damage, but everything else is in excellent condition. Original manual included. Listed on page 5 of Enesco Musical Showcase Catalog - Home on the Stage #590592. Height: 18 cm. Width: 15 cm. Depth: 15 cm. Condition: Excellent. Location: Switzerland, Degersheim. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIEsXnrp_fM

1990 Enesco "Gone Fishing" deluxe multi-action music box. It features an old-fashioned fishing basket loaded with all sorts of colorful fishing lures, bobbers, reeels, lines, ad a bunch of adorable mice engaged in fishing activities. It is an absolutely adorable piece of art and the detail is superb. It is a plug-in music box with an on/off switch that plays the tune "In the Good Old Summertime". Excellent condition with original box and manual. Fully functional. Serial no.: #583502. Height: 25 cm. Width: 20 cm. Depth: 16 cm. Condition: Excellent. Location: Switzerland, Degersheim. Video link: https://youtu.be/hG12agCLqvM

A Longines 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, the circular silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, manual wind movement no. 7534839, on a 9ct gold brick-link bracelet strap. Diameter of case 30mm, gross weight 47 grams

A Crusader silver travelling or purse watch, Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1937, the rectangular engine-turned case opening to a hinged signed silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, manual wind movement. Case 41mm by 30mm

A ladies Duward yellow metal cased manual wind wrist watch, case dia. 22mm

An early 20th century Omega gent's gold plated cased manual wind pocket watch, having enamelled dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, in Dennison case, 5cm (excluding winder)In working order.Small hairline to edge of dial at 4 o’clock.Dial dirty but otherwise good.Case good, no dents, some light surface scratches/wear only.Movement No. 6254844.Case No. 5783-875783.

A ladies 9ct gold cased manual wind wrist watch having unsigned white enamel dial together with one other and a further 18ct gold cased example (lacking winder and for gold value only), and a silver mechanical ladies wrist watch (4)

A lady's 9ct gold cased manual wind wristwatch, having unsigned silvered dial, dia.21mm; together with one other having unsigned white enamel dial and on gilt metal bracelet (2)

A Lady's Bueche Girod Manual Wind Wristwatch, 9ct gold with diamond bezel, 25mm diameter case, gold dial with gold baton numerals, on integral bracelet, 150mm overall, gross weight 31.2g

A Willcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine, on wooden base, 13ins x 8.25ins, contained in wooden case and with an instruction manual

A Lady's 14ct White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch, 20th Century, manual wind, the cream dial set with silver baton numerals, 14mm x 20mm case set with small brilliant cut round diamonds, the shoulders likewise set, total diamond weight approximately 1.5ct, gross weight 18.6gCondition ReportThe watch appears to be in excellent overall condition showing wear commensurate with age and light usage, the glass is unmarked, the watch winds, runs and sets, all the stones appear to be present and securely set. The original box is in excellent condition.

An Olympus OM10 SLR camera with manual adaptor and instructions, an auto Teleplus lens, Vivitar 35-70mm macro zoom lens, a 1:1.8 lens (on camera), an Olympus T20 flash gun and a vintage Kodak folding camera

Asahi Pentax ME 35mm SLR camera with Chinon 28-50mm F3.5-4.5 Lens, Sunagor MC 80-200mm f4.5-5.5 ultra compact and Riconar 1:2/2 55mm lenses, Olympus az-300 superzoom with manual and bag, Agfa camera-werk ag clack camera, Polaroid Swinger II Land Camera etc

A Singer Sewing Machine in polished mahogany hood with functioning lock and key, Instruction manual and accessories for 99K machine in original Singer box, all in outstanding condition

Bernina Sewing Machine, model number '730' from 1963, cased and with original manual.

An Eisco working sectioned 4 Stroke Diesel Engine demonstration model with instruction manual

A Supertek working sectioned 2 Stroke Petrol Engine demonstration model with instruction manual

A collection of mixed ephemera including military aviation photos, a turn of the century gentleman with medals, a RNAS Yeovilton 1978 brochure, correspondence from the Lord Mayor of London's office, a 1928 edition of Punch magazine, a 1936 copy of the Humorist, an Austin A30 "Seven" manual etc

A BMW Mini One Convertible,1598cc Petrol two-door with manual gearbox in the rather unusual shade of cool blue. KD55 NWJ, First Registered 12th October, 2005, M.O.T.'d until the 21st July, 2023. Currently showing 105,905 miles, which appears confirmed by the D.V.L.A. M.O.T. history. We have driven the car around the sale-yard and it appeared to operate satisfactorily in the space available, including the reversing sensors. Here we have a solid feeling motorcar in which to enjoy the fresh air and the otherwise un-noticed fragrance of the countryside and finished in what could perhaps be described as metallic/pearlescent Air Force Blue. The V5C is present, as is one key which opens and operates the car but does not currently operate remotely. The Kenwood in car entertainment system requires some fettling as it does not power up at present. N.B. BUYERS PREMIUM ON THIS LOT 10% + V.A.T. (Total Premium 12% but plus any specific on-line bidding fees).

Marchesinus (Johannes) Mammotrectus super Bibliam, collation: A-C8; a10; b-y8; 1 28; 310, double column, 228 ff. (including initial and final blanks), 39 lines and headline, Gothic type, rubricated throughout with alternating blue and red Lombard initials,, A1r richly illuminated with a 7-line initial 'I' in gold and colours with opaque white highlights, a historiated initial 'F' (beginning of the Epistle of St Jerome) also in gold and colours with a representation of St. Ambrose, flourished in red and green, four-sided filigree-work border with tendrils and flowers, gold dots and individual thorn leaves also in gold, and a medallion of green laurel leaves, a red infield and a flowering tree in green and red, occasional light damp-staining to head, the odd patch of light marginal soiling, ink library stamps to A2r and n6v, ink inscriptions trimmed from earlier endpapers and laid onto pastedowns, contemporary blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, possibly a remboitage, with circular pelican and egg-shaped lily stamps, brass clasps, early repairs to spine ends, worm holes to covers, pastedowns and endpapers renewed, preserved in custom drop-back box, 4to (210 x 160mm.), Venice, Franciscus Renner de Heilbronn & Nicolaus de Frankfordia, 1476.⁂ First Venetian edition of this manual for the clergy, containing etymological and grammatical explanations of difficult words in the Bible, along with the liturgical hours, arranged in the order of the Bible and the church year. It is one of the most important Franciscan texts of the later Middle Ages. Our copy with a finely illuminated leaf in an Italian hand. The Mammotrectus was written between 1279 and 1297 as a manual for the clergy, containing etymological and grammatical explanations of difficult words in the Bible along with the liturgical hours, arranged in the order of the Bible and the church year. Very popular during the 16th century, this work quickly became a classic among Catholic priests, and was as such subject to repeated attacks by Luther and protestant theologians.Provenance: "Comparatus sum anno Domini M.V.20" (ink note laid onto rear pastedown); "Duplum Bibliotheca regiae Monac(ensis)" (ink note laid onto front pastedown); Franciscan monastery of Riva del Guarda (ink library stamps); H. Legel (bookplate). Literature: BMC V, 194; HC 10557; Goff M-236; GW M20827; Bod-inc M-083; BSB-Ink 155.050; ISTC im00236000.

A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'FINGER CITRON' VASE, 17TH - 18TH CENTURYChina. Naturalistically carved issuing from a gnarled leafy branch serving as the base of the vase, the body formed of rounded undulating 'fingers' evoking Buddha's hand, a small leafy peach sprig to one side. The stone is of a deep celadon tone with russet veining, russet and pale gray shadings, and cloudy inclusions. Subtle manual polish with an unctuous feel overall.Provenance: New York trade. Condition: The massive vessel is in good condition with old wear and few minuscule nicks here and there. The stone with natural inclusions and fissures, some of which may have developed into small hairline cracks over time.Weight: 1,070 g Dimensions: Height 16.9 cmAlthough finger citrons were a popular subject for jade lapidaries of the earlier Qing dynasty, the present example is of an exceptionally large size. The finger citron is also known as 'Buddha's hand' because of the long tendrils that look like fingers. Although inedible, the fruit has a strong citrus fragrance which is often used for scenting rooms, and for offering at the Buddhist altar. Its auspicious symbolism derives from the play on the Chinese word for finger citron, foshou, homophonous with the words for blessings, fu, and longevity, shou.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's Hong Kong, 1 June 2016, lot 3267Price: HKD 250,000 or approx. EUR 35,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A pale greenish-white jade finger citron-form vase, Qing dynasty, 18th centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related round and curved tips of the fingers and the similar size of the vase (16.5 cm).Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby's New York, 15 September 2015, lot 195Price: USD 112,500 or approx. EUR 137,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A large celadon jade carving citron, Qing dynasty, 18th century Expert remark: Compare the related form of the fruit and gnarly stem forming the base. Note the significantly larger size (23.5 cm).十七至十八世紀青玉留皮佛手瓜玉瓶中國。自然隨形雕刻佛手瓜形玉瓶，一側是一枝桃葉小枝。玉石呈深青色，帶有赤褐色脈紋、赤褐色和淺灰色脈理以及絮狀物。整體瑩潤光滑。 來源：紐約古玩交易市場。 品相：玉瓶狀況良好，磨損很舊，到處都有一些微小的刻痕。玉石具有天然內沁和紋理，其中一些可能隨著時間的推移發展成細小的細裂縫。 重量：1,070 克 尺寸：高16.9 厘米 佛手是清代早期翡翠玉器雕刻常見的題材，但本例的尺寸異常龐大。因為其長得像手指，所以也被稱爲“佛手”。雖不可食用，但有濃郁的柑橘香味，常用於香室和供奉佛壇。其吉祥的象徵意義源於對漢字“佛手”的指法，與”福”和“壽”字諧音。拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：香港佳士得，2016年6月1日，lot 3267 價格：HKD 250,000（相當於今日EUR 34,000） 描述：十八世紀清代青白佛手瓜玉瓶 專家評論：比較相近的弧形和指尖，以及相似的尺寸(16.5 厘米)。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2015年9月15日，lot 195 價格：USD 112,500（相當於今日EUR 132,500） 描述：十八世紀清代大型青玉佛手瓜 專家評論：比較相近的果實外型和底座糾結的莖。請注意尺寸較大 (23.5 厘米)。

A GILT COPPER REPOUSSE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA, 17TH-18TH CENTURYTibetan-Chinese. Well modeled seated in lalitasana, the right hand in varada mudra and the left in vitarka mudra, holding a lotus stem coming to full bloom at the shoulder, wearing elaborate jewelry and an incised robe falling in drapes, the face with a benevolent expression flanked by pendulous earlobes, crowned with a five-leaf tiara enclosing the hair coiled into an elaborate chignon. The seal plate with a punched double vajra.Provenance: From an old British private collection, acquired in the 1970s. A Belgian private collection, acquired from the above. Old label to base with manual inscription: “Nepal Tibet - Bronze dore - Acquis dans les annees 1970 Coll. A + JP de (…) Mc DONALD GB” (Nepal Tibet, gilt bronze, acquired in the 1970ies, collection of A + JP Mc Donald, UK) Condition: Good condition commensurate with age and still presenting remarkably well. Some wear and manufacturing flaws, minor dings and dents, small tears and losses, light scratches, minuscule old repairs. The base sealed and possibly still filled with sacred contents. Good, naturally grown patina overall.Weight: 1,055 gDimensions: Height 27 cmThis elegant seated figure of Tara exhibits many characteristics common to Buddhist imagery from the Qianlong period (1736-1795), made in the lamaist workshops in and around Beijing. In the latter half of Qianlong's reign, when the construction of Buddhist temples and the associated Buddhist images reached its apogee, the use of repousse, where thin metals are beaten rather than cast, became more prevalent in an effort to save materials and time. The artisans of the period quickly mastered the process, and details such as the ornately worked crown and flowers at the shoulders in the present figure demonstrate the mastery of the technique.Green Tara, also known as Shyamatara, is venerated as a savior and liberator from samsara, the earthly realm of birth and rebirth. According to Buddhist mythology, Green Tara emerged from a lotus bud rising from a lake of the tears of Avalokiteshvara, shed for the suffering of all sentient beings. She embodies compassion in a dynamic form, hence the usual depiction of the goddess with right leg outstretched, ready to leap out to ease suffering. Her right hand is always held out in varada mudra, a gesture of compassion and charity, and the left hand in vitarka mudra, a gesture of teaching.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Galerie Zacke, 27 September 2019, lot 68 Price: EUR 10,744 or approx. EUR 12,000 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A gilt copper statue of Manjusri, Tibetan-Chinese, 17th-18th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related repousse work, gilding, incision work, inlays, and double lotus base with similar petals and beaded edge. Note the related size (29.8 cm)Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's New York, 20 March 2019, lot 673 Price: USD 21,250 or approx. EUR 24,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A repousse gilt-bronze figure of Tara, Inner Mongolia or China, late 18th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related repousse work and lotus base with similar petals and beaded edge. Note the size (39.4 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Bonhams London, 16 May 2019, lot 171Price: GBP 15,062 or approx. EUR 19,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A large gilt-copper repousse figure of Green Tara, Tibet, 16th centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related expression, pose, and jewelry. Note the size (40.4 cm) and that this statue is of an earlier date. 十七至十八世紀銅鎏金錘鍱綠度母坐蓮像漢藏。綠度母頭戴花冠，面相方圓，慈眉善目，神態沉靜。耳垂花璫，胸戴瓔珞，袒露上身，下著錦褲，雙肩豎出蓮花法器，單腿伸出自然坐於單層覆蓮座上。底座密封雙金剛杵印。 來源：英國私人舊藏，購於上世紀七十年代；一個比利時私人收藏，購於上述收藏。底部有舊標籤 “Nepal Tibet - Bronze dore - Acquis dans les annees 1970 Coll. A + JP de (…) Mc DONALD GB” (尼泊爾或西藏，銅鎏金，購於1970年代，英國 A + JP Mc Donald收藏) 品相：品相良好，與年齡相稱。一些磨損和製造缺陷、輕微的凹痕、小撕裂和缺損、輕微的劃痕與維修。底座密封，造像内可能還裝了聖物。 整體良好，自然包漿。 重量：1,055 克 尺寸：高 27 厘米 由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。

A CARVED CELADON AND RUSSET JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, MASTER OF THE ROCKS SCHOOL, 1740-1850Published:Bob C. Stevens, The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, New York, 1976, pp. 118-119, no. 407.Sotheby's Fine and Important Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Bob C. Stevens, Part III, New York, 1982, no. 156.China. Of rounded rectangular form, finely carved through the russet-brown skin on one side with a scene of pine, lingzhi, rocks and a brick wall, the reverse with a pavilion encircled by swirling clouds which rise from the waves extending around the base. Superb manual polish with an unctuous feel overall.Provenance: From the collection of Bob C. Stevens, California. Sotheby's New York, 25 June 1982, lot 156. Rachelle R. Holden, New York, acquired from the above. A collector's label from Rachelle Holden with inventory number '78' to the base. Bob C. Stevens was an enthusiastic collector of Chinese snuff bottles who published an important book on the subject, The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles, in 1976. In 1978, a part of his collection was exhibited in Tokyo at Mikimoto Hall. Rachelle R. Holden (1934-2020) was a famous collector of Chinese snuff bottles. She purchased her first bottle in 1974, finding the subject fascinating as it combined all the classic forms of Chinese art, and would continue to passionately collect them for the rest of her life.Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear, a minuscule chip to the rim.Stopper: Jadeite stopperWeight: 70.6 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 66 mm. Diameter neck 16 mm and mouth 5 mm.The Master of the Rocks School seems to have specialized in carvings from two-colored hardstones, such as agate, crystal, chalcedony and jade. The school's main output was bottles carved with landscape designs, but many other subjects are recorded, which may have been partly produced for the Imperial Court. The quality of carving and the use of material in the present bottle are typical of this school.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's New York, 23 March 2012, lot 1563Price: USD 30,000 or approx. EUR 36,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A well-carved greenish-yellow and brown jade snuff bottle, Master of the Rocks School, 1740-1850Expert remark: Compare the closely related carving style, carving and incising of the russet skin while leaving the celadon areas plain.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's New York, 21 March 2002, lot 258Price: USD 22,325 or approx. EUR 34,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A rare and fine carved yellowish-green and russet jade bottle, Master of the Rocks School, 1740-1850Expert remark: Compare the closely related carving style, carving and incising of the russet skin while leaving the celadon areas plain.1740-1850年青玉留皮雕鼻烟壺中國。扁平長方削肩，一面棕褐色留皮精雕細刻松樹、靈芝和假山，另一面有一個亭台樓閣，周圍祥雲環繞。精湛的工藝，整體瑩潤。 出版：Bob C. Stevens，The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles（《鼻烟壺收藏手冊》），紐約，1976年，頁118-119，編號407。 蘇富比Fine and Important Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Bob C. Stevens，Part III，紐約，1982年，編號156。 來源：Bob C. Stevens舊藏，加利福尼亞；紐約蘇富比1982年6月25日 lot 156；紐約Rachelle R. Holden 舊藏，購於上述拍賣。底部可見Rachelle Holden 收藏標籤“78“。Bob C. Stevens 曾是一位中國鼻烟壺知名收藏家，曾出版過一本書The Collector's Book of Snuff Bottles（《鼻烟壺收藏手冊》），1976年以及1978年。書裏曾記錄過這件拍品。他的藏品的一部分曾在東京Mikimoto Hall（御本廳）展出過。Rachelle R. Holden（1934-2020年）是著名的中國鼻烟壺收藏家。 她於 1974 年購買了她的第一個鼻烟壺，從而發現了鼻烟壺其迷人之處，因為它結合了中國藝術的所有經典形式。之後，她持續不斷地收集鼻烟壺。 品相：品相極好，有輕微磨損，邊緣有微小的磕損。 壺蓋：翡翠 重量：70.6 克 尺寸：高 （含蓋）66 毫米，頸部直徑16 毫米及壺口直徑5 毫米拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2012年3月23日，lot 1563 價格：USD 30,000（相當於今日EUR 36,500） 描述：1740-1850年青玉留皮雕鼻烟壺 專家評論：比較非常相近的雕刻風格，棕褐色留皮精雕細刻，並將青玉部分留白。由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。

'CHRYSANTHEMUM AND CRICKETS' BY QI BAISHI (1864-1957), DATED 1951China. Ink and watercolors on paper, with a silk brocade frame and mounted as a hanging scroll. Depicting chrysanthemums, virtuously painted in bright tones of pink and yellow, below two small crickets, and with a crisply executed inscription. The hardwood scroll handles with distinct 'crabs claw' marks, indicating that they are carved from zitan wood.Expert's note: In 1919, when Qi Baishi was 57, he moved to Beijing, trying to make a living by selling his paintings and carving seals. He became friends with Chen Shizeng (1876-1923), who convinced him to fundamentally change the style of his work, which was selling poorly as it failed to win local favor. His new and unique approach of strong color contrasts became popular quickly and has influenced generations of painters ever after. Qi claimed that flowers, insects and birds are inseparable subject matters. They are also the most numerous and representative subjects among Qi's body of works - "When depicting flowers one must also add insects or birds to give life and invigorate the painting." Qi outlines the delicate veins of the chrysanthemum leaves with scrupulously painted brushstrokes, rendering them almost translucent. The chrysanthemum flowers, in contrast, are painted with powerful, firm and broad strokes, somewhat reminding viewers of Qi's humble origin as a calligrapher and seal carver. Qi positioned two insects in the void of the painting, with space for viewers to appreciate the form of these small creatures. His insects are meticulously and accurately depicted, the result of rigorous sketching and prolonged observation and study. Even before Qi began to paint insects prolifically, the artist kept insects and small animals at his home, where he would watch their body movements. Qi set the painting at the end of the summer, when the chrysanthemum flowers are still in full splendor but the foliage has already started to wilt very slightly, using harmonious hues of gray, green and ochre, signifying the change of season. Qi Baishi's incorporation of insects remains innovative to this day and represents a pinnacle in his later artistic career.Inscriptions: Upper right 'To Mr. Zhuren by Baishi Laoren at the age of 87 years', two seals 'Qi Baishi' and 'Lao Mu'. Lower left, one seal, 'Qianshanguan'. Paper label to one wood handle, 'Baishi, Chrysanthemum and Cricket'. Provenance: From an important American collection. Condition: Excellent condition with some wear, minor soiling to the mounting, little foxing, the watercolors slightly rubbing off onto the backside of the scroll. Small chips to the wood handles. Dimensions: Image size 103.5 x 33.5 cm, Size incl. mounting 208.5 x 49.5 cm Qi Baishi (1864-1957) is one of the world's most important artists of the 20th century and has received countless honors and awards like no other painter in the People's Republic of China. He began his career as a carpenter, though he taught himself to paint using a manual from the Qin dynasty period. His style, which Qi Baishi developed in the second half of his life, is characterized by a powerful, spontaneous brushstroke. He expanded his subject matter to insects, birds, figures, animals, vegetation, and landscapes, and began to incorporate rich color into his compositions, painting in an ever-freer style. His works are focused on the spiritual, ephemeral, and mystical qualities of the human condition. In 1953, he was elected president of the China Artists Association, and one year later he was elected to the National People's Congress.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3 April 2017, lot 1371Price: HKD 1,500,000 or approx. EUR 205,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: Qi Baishi, Chrysanthemums and DragonfliesAuction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's New York, 17 September 2015, lot 687Price: USD 237,500 or approx. EUR 289,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Chrysanthemums and Insects 齊白石款《菊花蟋蟀》，1951年中國，紙本設色，絹本掛軸。菊花畫得幽美秀麗，能把秋意描繪盡致。菊花花叢下兩隻蟋蟀只用簡單幾筆墨道鉤出，異常生動，尤其是大腿的肥健，觸鬚的細長挺秀。不但逼真，而且更顯出筆力來。由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。

A VERY LARGE AND EXTREMELY RARE CIZHOU PAINTED ARROW VASE, TOUHU, MING DYNASTYPublished: Michael B. Weisbrod, Inc., From Kilns of Kings and Commoners, 1990, New York, page 68, catalog number 27.Opinion: Except for a similar yet smaller example in the British Museum, the present lot seems to be the only surviving example of a group of Cizhou Touhu vases, probably made for Imperial use during the mid-15th to mid-16th century. The curator of the British Museum, Rebecca Harrison-Hall, comments on the rare vessel as follows: “Two earlier arrow vases of this shape, made of bronze, were excavated from a tomb (M.13) in Pinghu county, Sichuan province. Archaeologists believe that the tomb belonged to the father of the scholar Wang Xi (1405-52) or to one of Wang Xi's father's wives. A number of bronze and iron arrow vases have been collected by Professor Jessica Rawson for the British Museum for future publication. The style of figure painting relates closely to that of blue-and-white wares of the Jiajing period, which were made at Jingdezhen.”China, 15th-16th century. The compressed globular body supported on a low, thick foot and rising to a tall, slightly waisted neck, flanked at the top by two tubular arrow holes, the mouth and each of the arrow holes with thick lipped rims. The exterior densely decorated in brown and black painting above a cream-colored slip.Provenance: Warren E. Cox (1895-1977), New York, USA. A private collection in New York, USA, acquired from the above after 1977. A private collector in Toronto, Canada, acquired from the above. Michael B. Weisbrod, Inc., New York, acquired from the above in 1990. An important North American collection, acquired from the above. Warren Earle Cox (1895-1977) was an important New York antiques dealer and an authority on porcelain and pottery from around the world. His two-volume work “The Book of Pottery and Porcelain” became a standard reference in the field.Condition: Superb condition commensurate with size and age. Some old wear and firing flaws, including open bubbles, firing cracks, pitting, and dark spots, all as expected for Ming dynasty Cizhou wares. Minor glaze flaking along the rims and base with associated small touchups. Minuscule losses, nicks and shallow surface scratches.Weight: 6,386 gDimensions: Height 43.6 cmThe neck masterfully painted with shaped reserves enclosing sages dressed in loose-fitting robes seated amid trees, clouds, and lotus, all below scholar's rocks and plantain leaves as well as a band of ruyi-heads and above bands of key-fret and scroll. The body with a band of lotus petals at the shoulder, above a band of peony blossoms and scrolling vines, and a band of Buddhist lions striking different poses and divided by their ribboned brocade balls, with a scroll band above the foot. The arrow holes with floral diaper.Arrow vases were made for a drinking game called 'touhu', which had been popular among elite men and women from the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC). Players threw arrows into bronze or ceramic vases with narrow tubular necks at prescribed intervals, each player equidistant from the vase. The winner successfully projected all his arrows into the vase and the loser was forced to drink at each miss. Elaborate rituals and intricate rules, recorded in the Li Ji (Book of Rites), added further complexity to the game. Puzzling pitching techniques were described in the Touhu Yijie (Ceremonial Usages and Rules of Touhu), an illustrated manual written by Wang Ti (1490-1530), and these shots were given fancy names, like 'A Pair of Dragons Enters the Sea' when two arrows were thrown from a great height at once into the vase. The touhu game was used to practice archery, one of the essential accomplishments of a gentleman. Later in the Ming era, the game became more widespread and was played by rich merchants as well as the aristocracy and scholarly elite. A scene in the famous late Ming novel Jin Ping Mei (Plum Blossom in the Golden Vase), written in 1619, describes the wealthy merchant Ximen Qing's seduction of his concubine Panjinlian. She becomes inebriated while playing touhu on a picnic and the game leads to an amorous encounter. For a further discussion of the game see Isabelle Lee, 'Touhu: Three Millennia of the Chinese Arrow Vase and the Game of Pitch-pot', Transactions of the Oriental Ceramic Society, vol. 56, 1991-2, pp. 13-7.Literature comparison: Compare a closely related Cizhou painted touhu, 40 cm high, dated to the Ming dynasty, circa 1522-1566, in the collection of the British Museum, museum number 1937,0716.74.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's New York, 17 March 2017, lot 1174 Price: USD 68,750 or approx. EUR 77,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A painted Cizhou jar, Yuan dynasty Expert remark: Compare the related manner of painting showing similar figures within shaped reserves. Note, however, that the present arrow vase is much rarer, of more elaborate form and decoration, and slightly larger than this jar (35 cm). 明代罕見磁州窯彩繪投壺中國，十五至十六世紀。長直頸、兩側貫耳，圓鼓腹，足底露胎，刮痕粗顯，胎質堅硬，色呈淺灰。唇口、内壁和外壁罩白釉，色澤乳白微黃。外壁彩繪人物、神獸以及纏枝花卉等紋樣。 出版：Michael B. Weisbrod，Inc.，From Kilns of Kings and Commoners，1990年，紐約，頁68，畫冊第27號。 由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。

'BANANA LEAVES AND LOQUATS', BY QI BAISHI (1864-1957)China, ca. 1930. Ink and watercolors on paper. Superbly painted with two large banana leaves executed with bold and vivid brushstrokes, a bunch of ripening loquats, their orange-yellow color reminiscent of a sunset, lying on the lower leaf, a few scattered fruits having dropped from the bunch.Inscriptions: Signed Baishi, one seal 'Baishi'.Provenance: Mi Chou Gallery, after 1957, New York, USA. A private collector, acquired from the above (invoice lost), possibly at the exhibition “3 Masters of Contemporary Chinese Painting” which took place at the gallery from September 9-27, 1958. Thence by descent in the family. The back with an old label (7.5 x 10.2 cm) from “Mi Chou Gallery, 801 Madison Avenue, New York 21, NY”. The label bears typewritten information about the present lot including the title, the artist “Ch'i Pai-shih (1864-1957)”, the medium “Ink & colors on paper” and the dating “ca. 1930”, all confirming the above, and a smaller label, “13. Banana Leaves and Loquats”. Michael Sullivan notes in Art and Artists of Twentieth-Century China, Berkeley, 1996, pages 208-9, that Mi Chou Gallery, founded by Frank Cho in 1954, was the first Chinese contemporary art gallery in the United States and broke ground with exhibitions of renowned artists like Qi Baishi and Zhang Daqian. Sullivan further notes that initially, the gallery was established in the home of famed Chinese paintings collector and scholar, C.C. Wang. Having their works exhibited in New York for the first time was an immense opportunity for Chinese artists, and so Mi Chou Gallery had access to the finest works by the greatest painters of the era.Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and minimal soiling.Dimensions: Image size 130 x 33.5 cm, Size incl. frame 163.2 x 52.8 cmMatted and framed behind glass.Qi Baishi (1864-1957) is one of the most important Chinese artists of the 20th century and has received countless honors and awards like no other painter in the People's Republic of China. He began a career as a carpenter, though he taught himself to paint using a manual from the Qing dynasty period. His style, which Qi Baishi developed in the second half of his life, is characterized by a powerful, spontaneous brushstroke. He expanded his subject matter to figures, animals, vegetation, and landscape and began to incorporate rich color into his compositions, painting in an ever-freer style. His works are focused on the spiritual, ephemeral, and mystical qualities of the human condition. In 1953, he was elected president of the China Artists Association, and one year later he was elected to the National People's Congress.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby's Paris, 23 June 2016, lot 172 Price: EUR 75,000 or approx. EUR 88,000 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Loquats Expert remark: Compare the loquats of similar dark yellow color. Note the much smaller size (33.5 x 33.3 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 7 October 2012, lot 1192 Price: HKD 2,060,000 or approx. EUR 334,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Loquats Expert remark: Compare the loquats, most of which are of similar dark yellow color. Note the smaller size (92.5 x 33.5 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Poly International, Beijing, 2 December 2010, lot 2174 Price: CNY 1,736,000 or approx. EUR 332,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: Qi Baishi, Banana Tree Leaf Expert remark: Compare the banana leaves. Note the similar size (136 x 34 cm). 齊白石款《芭蕉與琵琶》中國，約 1930，紙本水墨設色。兩片大芭蕉葉，近景簡筆構圖，筆墨大膽而生動；一束成熟的枇杷，金黃誘人。 款識：隔麤塵輕，碧玉鋪滿地黃金，白石；鈴印：白石 來源：紐約米舟畫廊，1957年後；私人收藏，購於米舟畫廊 (發票遺失)，可能購於1958年9月9-27日舉辦的 “三位中國當代繪畫大師” 畫展展覽期間，一直保存在同一家族。背面有米舟畫廊舊標籤 (7.5 x 10.2厘米) “Mi Chou Gallery，801 Madison Avenue，New York 21，NY”。Michael Sullivan 在Art and Artists of Twentieth-世紀 China （Berkeley 1996，第208-9頁）注釋，米舟畫廊由Frank Cho 於1954年創立，是美國第一家中國當代藝術畫廊，由齊白石、張大千等著名藝術家的展覽而出名。Sullivan進一步指出，最初，畫廊深受著名的中國畫收藏家和學者 C.C. 王推崇。第一次在紐約展出作品對中國藝術家來說是一個巨大的機會，因此米舟畫廊可以接觸到那個時代最偉大的畫家最優秀的作品。品相：狀況極佳，輕微磨損與污漬。 尺寸：畫面130 x 33.5厘米，總 163.2 x 52.8 厘米 鏡片裝框。由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。