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Lot 1517
A GROUP OF FOUR BURMESE POLYCHROME WOOD PUPPET HEADSBurma/ Myanmar, 19th to 20th century. Decorated with polychrome pigments and some with glass inlays. Comprising two male heads with moustache and eyes framed by long eyelashes, one with a beard and a round hat, the other with a tall hat with an upward curved finial; a monkey head with sharp fangs and pointy ears; and a lady wearing a conical headdress.Condition: Overall fair condition with wear, losses, traces of use, rubbing to the pigments, scratches, nicks, and small chips.Provenance: Old Belgian private collection.Weight: 2.1 kg in total incl. basesDimensions: Height 41.4 - 46 cm incl. bases, 10 - 12 cm excl. basesAll mounted to modern bases.Myanmar puppetry, also known as Yoke the, originated from royal patronage and was gradually adapted for wider audiences. Yoke the are almost always performed in the form of Burmese operas. Burmese marionettes are very intricate, and their use requires dexterous skills, as they employ 18 or 19 wires for characters, and each puppet is controlled by only one puppeteer.
Lot 1594
A PAINTED TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A ZEBU, MATURE HARAPPAN PERIOD, 2600-1900 BCIndus Valley Civilization. The humped bull standing foursquare, its head with large eyes, a short muzzle, and long curved horns, the animal further modeled with a tail. The eyes, horns, neck, and back encircled by brown-painted stripes.Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, minuscule nicks, minor losses, expected old fills, repairs, and encrustations.Provenance: Estate of Paolo Bertuzzi. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was an engineer and fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. Born as the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, the founder of Hettabretz, one of the most important leather merchants in Italy which crafted womenswear for royals and celebrities including The Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and created exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute at Metropolitan Museum of New York. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes archaic and contemporary art, focusing mainly on Asian ancient pieces. Over decades he developed close relations with galleries, museums, curators, and auction houses while shaping his collection. He edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. An old receipt from Bruno Cooper, Norwich, dated 4 December 2010, and describing the piece as a terracotta painted ox with basis, Mohenjo-daro civilization, 2nd millennium BC, accompanies this lot.Weight: 510.6 gDimensions: Height 14.6 cmThe Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age culture in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, and in its mature form from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. Together with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, it was one of three early civilizations of the Near East and South Asia, and of the three, the most widespread. Its sites spanned an area from northeast Afghanistan and much of Pakistan to western and northwestern India. The civilization flourished both in the alluvial plain of the Indus River, which flows through the length of Pakistan and along a system of perennial monsoon-fed rivers that once coursed in the vicinity of the Ghaggar-Hakra, a seasonal river in northwest India and eastern Pakistan. The cities of the ancient Indus were noted for their urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage systems, water supply systems, clusters of large non-residential buildings, and techniques of handicraft and metallurgy. Both Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa likely grew to a size of 30,000 and 60,000 individuals, and the civilization may have contained between one and five million total population during its florescence. It is also known as the Harappan civilization, after its type site Harappa, the first to be excavated early in the 20th century in what was then the Punjab province of British India and is now Punjab, Pakistan. The discovery of Harappa and soon afterwards Mohenjo-Daro was the culmination of work that had begun after the founding of the Archaeological Survey of India in the British Raj in 1861. There were earlier and later cultures called Early Harappan and Late Harappan in the same area. The early Harappan cultures were populated by Neolithic civilizations, the earliest and best-known of which is Mehrgarh in Balochistan, Pakistan. Harappan civilization is sometimes called Mature Harappan to distinguish it from the earlier cultures.Terracotta figures such as the present lot have been unearthed at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, suggesting a commonality of style and purpose throughout the Indus Valley during the mature Harappan period (ca. 2600-1900 BC). In one excavated example from Chanu-daro a hole was poked in the belly, indicating that it would have been attached to a stick for use as a puppet or a small standard of the kind carried in the processions depicted on some seals. In others, the hole was indeed placed on the back of the animal, thus suggesting an alternative function, perhaps as part of a larger ensemble.Zebu cattle are thought to be derived from the Indian bos primigenius namadicus, a subspecies of the aurochs. Wild Asian aurochs disappeared during the time of the Indus Valley Civilization from their range in the Indus River basin and other parts of the South Asian region possibly due to interbreeding with domestic zebu and the resultant fragmentation of wild populations due to loss of habitat. Believed to have first been bred in northwestern South Asia, between 7000 and 6000 BC, they are understood to have been dispersed by 4000 BC and spread across much of South Asia by 2000 BC.Literature comparison: Compare a related painted terracotta figure of a unicorn, also dated ca. 2600-1900 BC, illustrated by Jonathan Mark Kenoyer, Cities of the Indus Valley, in Joan Aruz (ed.), Art of the First Cities: The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, 2003, no. 276, p. 390. Compare a related serpentine figure of a bull, 14.7 cm long, also dated ca. 2600-1900 BC, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1986.280. Compare two related terracotta models of a humped ox, 9 cm long, dated ca. 2500 BC, used to draw a toy chariot, in the Brooklyn Museum, accession numbers 37.96 and 37.97.
Lot 97
ASSORTED TOYS comprising a Steiff soft toy baby duckling, with maker's button to left foot, 14.5cm high; a Steiff soft toy rhinoceros 'Nosy', with detached swing tag, 14.5cm long; a Wendy Boston soft toy penguin, labelled beneath tail, 28cm high (loosely stuffed); a Pelham Puppet Rupert the Bear, boxed; and a Corgi No.41, 1902 State Landau - The Queen's Silver Jubilee 1977, mint or near mint and boxed, (5).
Lot 618
Triang - Blue Box - Palitoy - Others - A mixed lot of children's vintage toys, including a Traing Express train; Palitoy Big Loader Construction Set; Blue Box Basketball game; a Muppets 'Rowlfe' toy puppet; a plastic train set with track and similar. Items all show signs of play and age with conditions ranging from Poor (Triang Train) - mainly Fair - Fair Plus. All items are unchecked for completeness. (2) (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Lot 247
A puppet related collection: 2 x 1830s circa puppet booth dolls, on concertina sping mechanism, with no hands, 1 with hand otherwise condition commensurate with age - see photos. A Russian puppet 'hand puppet' bear, circa later 70s/80s. A Danuary Charlie Chaplin doll - with original instructions (minus strings but can be strung) A Sunny Jim doll A boxed unworn, new Start-Rite shoes bought for ventriloquist doll.
Lot 204
Mattel Barbie 'Teenage Fashion Model with Pedestal', doll with original costume in damaged box; with a Pelham Puppet blond hair girl, boxed (2)Barbie has a green ear and discolouration to the rhs of her face. Woolen slipover is moth damaged. She needs cleaning and is very dusty. Box is torn and damaged but pieces complete. No obvious chewing marks.
Lot 5216
A 1950's Pelham Puppet SL wire winged Fairy, from the SL Range, solid head, blonde faux wavy hair, painted features including blue eyes, small composite hands with closed fingers, metal strip knee joints, string above knees, wearing a white sequined dress, silvered feet, wired wings, boxed with various literature
Lot 641
Shari Lewis signed Black & White Photo 10x8 Inch. She famously created and performed the sock puppet Lamb Chop. Dedicated. 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
Lot 104
Behold this set of 5 figurines that capture the magic of childhood and wonders of the changing seasons with the puppet prince and princess alongside their trusty puppet, an ornament boy dressed in winter clothes that exudes seasonal charm, a girl joyfully presenting a freshly baked pie, and another adorned with a bee on her apron. This item has its original box. Certificate of Authenticity included. Goebel Hummel backstamp. Dimensions of the largest item: 2.25"L x 1.75"W x 4.5"H. Dimensions of the original box: 5.5"L x 3.5"W x 3.75"H. Manufacturer: Goebel HummelCountry of Origin: GermanyCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 222
Sparkling clear crystal puppet with satin crystal head. Red, yellow and blue accents. Swarovski etched backstamp. This item has its original box. Box measures: 4"W x 5"H. Artist: Gabriele StameyIssued: 1997-2008Dimensions: 2"L x 2"W x 1.75"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 645R
Waddingtons - Burbank - Aurora - Others - A mixed collection of vintage toys, a model kit, and soft toys. Lot includes Aurora Churchill Tank model kit; 'Shambles' stick puppet; Waddingtons Cluedo; Burbank Womble soft toy and similar. Items appear to range in condition from Fair - Good with signs of play and age. All items are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 531
TWO BOXES OF VINTAGE TOYS, to include a green latex Doctor Who 'Davros' mask, a Doctor Who 'Ood' and 'Novice Hame' and 'Judoon' action figures, a quantity of Trestle masks, a clown string puppet, an Asian stick puppet, cream leather ballet slippers, vintage dolls to include a porcelain doll's head with brown glass eyes marked DF 8234A, a wooden Pierrot Clown marionette, dolls in various states of repair, etc. (s.d) (1 box + loose)
Lot 251
Assorted Collectables, including a leather mounted string box with gilt embellishments, a carved knitting stick, a turned bodkin case, military badges, various keys, a sewing clamp, a citrine mounted horn snuff box, a jointed wooden dog puppet, etc (two trays)Provenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire NB: brass regimental badges and cap badge in the original image have been withdrawn, the image has been edited 27/12/23
Lot 98
Star Wars Toby Philpot signed superb Jabba ther Hutt 10 x 8 inch colour scene photo, he was one of the puppeteers controlling Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi. Philpott controlled the left arm, head, tongue and body of the giant Hutt puppet. 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
Lot 342
Scarce Alan Tracy Reproduction Puppet from Gerry Andersons Tv Show, manufactured by this planet earth Ltd, in very small quantities circa 2004. 1:1 scale, Wearing a black suit with a white jacket, on black base with name plaque, H.55cms. Complete with glass display case. In near mint condition.
Lot 343
Scarce Virgil Tracy Reproduction Puppet from Gerry Andersons Tv Show Thunderbirds, manufactured by this planet earth Ltd, in very small quantities circa 2004. 1:1 scale, wearing His Green shirt with beige trousers with a brown vest, on black base with name plaque, H.56cms. Complete with glass display case. In near mint condition.
Lot 9138
A collection of assorted character toys to include Disney Mickey and Minnie Mouse pull string talking toys (x3), Mickey Mouse plush toy with rubber face, playworn Hong Kong plastic Mickey and Minnie Mouse toy, Matchbox diecast Minnie Mouse car, Pluto plastic figure, Mickey Mouse glove puppet, Batman plastic friction toy, Winnie the Pooh wooden egg cup, Huntley & Palmers Noddy biscuit tin, plastic wind up Noddy, ERTL diecast Big Ears plane and Thunderbirds lampshade (15)
Lot 453
Vinyl - 16 Italian - Soundtrack / Soul / Jazz / Psych limited edition albums on Cinedelic Records to include: Egisto Macchi – Il Deserto (double album, deluxe limited edition, numbered, gatefold velvet cover CNAY 102/3), Nora Orlandi, Paolo Ormi – Lo Strano Vizio Della Signora Wardh (CHLP1003), Riz Ortolani – Così Dolce... Così Perversa (CHLP 1002), Egisto Macchi – Nucleo Centrale Investigativo) with single sided 7” single, CNAY 101), Roberto Pregadio & Romano Mussolini – Satanik (original soundtrack music) (picture disc CNPD 002), Roberto Pregadio & Romano Mussolini – Kriminal (picture disc, CNPD 001), Sandro Brugnolini – Overground (CNPL 801), Stelvio Cipriani – Rhythmical Movement (CNLP 47), The Bid-On – Sorry Puppet (CNLP 40), Piero Umiliani – Una Bella Grinta (CNJZ 86), The Fine Machine – Habitat (CNLP 43), Mario Molino – Inside (CNLP 45), Piero Umiliani – Effetti Musicali (CNLP 44), Rino De Filippi – Oriente Oggi (CNLP 42), Giacomo Dell'Orso – A Me Stesso Con Simpatia (Numbered, CNLP 48), Bruno Nicolai – Tempo Sospeso (CNLP 54). Condition at least EX overall
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