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Lot 1452
A Victorian Arts & Crafts mahogany inlaid triple wardrobe linen press compactum. Raised on a plinth base with a double upright hanging wardrobe over shoe drawers. Flanked by a further robe with linen press slides over chest of drawers. The compactum with stunning organic ebonised inlaid details. Finished with flared edge cornice atop. Dismantles into 4 pieces for ease of movement. Matching dressing table and pot cupboard in lots 1451 & 1453. Measures 204cm high x 190cm wide x 65cm deep.
Lot 82
East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A large redware pottery horse on integral plinth, standing with back legs slightly bent, head turned ever so slightly to the left, mouth open with combed mane parted neatly in rows down the left side of the upper neck, saddle placed upon his back. There is a hole where a tail - either real horse hair or wood - would have been placed, lost to time. Nice mineral deposits and pigment remains. Size: 15.5" L x 17.25" H (39.4 cm x 43.8 cm)Who can say enough about the influence of the horse throughout the history of China! The horse played a significant role in the unification of the Chinese Empire, as the ancients could communicate to parties near and far due to the great speed of these noble steeds. The horse also assisted the military to conquer distant lands and grow the empire. As the desire for stronger, faster breeds grew, the ancients imported horses from Central Asia, leading to the creation of the famous Silk Road.We see evidence of the reverence for the horse in the visual culture of ancient China. Imagery of horses abound in painting, literature, and sculpture. During the Tang dynasty, artists created burial art representing these revered animals. This particular piece depicts a large charger; this type of horse served as both a symbol of imperial stability that engendered bountiful trade and prosperity for the expanding empire and the reward of military exploits to the west. The most cherished horses were raised in the western kingdom of Ferghana and known as "blood-sweating horses." These were delivered as tribute to the reigning emperor. In general, for the ancient Chinese, horses were a sign of wealth. This gorgeous example boasts a muscular body and stands squarely on all fours with his head cocked toward the left and dons a saddle, ready to serve any brave warrior! Provenance: Ex- Private Arizona collection acquired in the 1980's Condition: Head invisibly reattached, repair to each leg, else remarkably all there. Expected surface wear with pigment loss and areas of mineral deposits commensurate with age. Horse hair or wooden tail once fitted to hole on rear has been lost to time. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #118800
Lot 2
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2050 to 1640 BCE. A white, molded faience figure of a standing woman wearing a high-necked shift dress that falls to her ankles and a large wig of straight hair. Size: 2.6" W x 11.5" H (6.6 cm x 29.2 cm)She stands facing forward on a small square plinth. Her torso and head are well proportioned and graceful, but her feet, arms, and hands in particular are too large for her body. Middle Kingdom sculpture often emphasized hands and feet; when originally painted, this statue probably had fingernails and toenails. During the Middle Kingdom, we see statues of women who are portrayed very similarly to this one - small breasts and the symmetrical face with the large wig, all beauty standards of the time - and we have intepreted those as being commissioned by wealthy, private women patrons who commissioned flattering portraits of themselves.This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) and has been found to be ancient, and will be accompanied by a report confirming its age. A figure very similar in body shape but made of wood is on display at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Provenance: Ex-Private FL collection Condition: Repaired just above knees, with signs of wear and pitting to stone over most of the surface. . All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #117514
Lot 11
Egypt, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd to 1st century BCE. A mold-made figure of Harpocrates, the god of silence, secrets, and confidentiality; he was adopted by the Greeks from the child god Horus. In this figure, he stands in a sensuous pose, nude aside from his characteristic pointed hat; he is leaning against a column and standing on a plinth. Size: 3.2" W x 6.95" H (8.1 cm x 17.7 cm)During the Ptolemaic period, Isis-Hathor, Serapis, and Harpocrates formed the Triad of Alexandria, and in 2011 the Egyptian office of archaeology announced that they had found the ruins of a Ptolemaic temple there containing many figures similar to this one. The British Museum exhibit on Naukratis shows the remains of terracotta molds for making models just like this one; they were made from a dark red-brown Nile silt in vast workshops. These figures were made for locals, but reflected the influence of Greek naturalistic styles in their depictions of the deities. They were bought by individuals and either kept in the home or given as offerings at temples. Provenance: Ex-Hagar Collection, Ex-private NC collection acquired in the 1980's Condition: Repaired around neck and around ankles. Some encrustation and wear to details but form is clear. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #119286
Lot 625
An inlaid hardwood sideboard, the central section with four short drawers flanked by two single drawers with cupboard below, raised on plinth base. CONDITION REPORT: Modern, not more than 15 year old, good condition nothing major to mention, no water marks or deep scratches.Depth 20inch, width 59inch, height 34inch
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