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Lot 17
A VERY RARE 19TH CENTURY PROOF BANK NOTE, Bradford Old Bank, Five Pounds, 18-, proof mounted on light card, for Josh. Peckover, Chas. Harris & Heny. Harris (Outing 244).The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Large margins with folds and creases but proof good extremely fine. Not printed onto card, nor mounted onto card.
Lot 247
Assorted Australian Wines to include: Shiraz, Print Label, Michelton, 1990, winner of the 1991 Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy the label features 'Lovers' by Graham Fransella, one bottle; Penfolds, Eden Valley Shiraz, Limited Release, 1988, two bottles and Penfolds, Kalimna Bin 28 South Australia Shiraz, 1989, one bottle, four bottles in total Many of the wines in the history of Penfolds have been made in small batches and The Eden Valley Shiraz is very rare, most likely of the High Eden vineyard.
Lot 291
Assorted Port and Sherry to include: Jose Pemartin, Berisford Solera 1914 Rare Amontillado Sherry Reserva Privada, bottle no. 39977, one bottle; Jose Pemartin, Berisford Solera 1914 Rare Amoroso Cream Sherry Reserva Privada, bottle no. 46136, one bottle; Royal Oporto, Colheita Port, 1963, one bottle; Dalva, House Reserve Vintage Port, 1940, one bottle and Dalva, House Reserve Tawny Port, Non-Vintage, one bottle, five bottles in total
Lot 38
100-300 AD. Gandharan. Majestic schist figure of Hercules and the Nemean Lion. In this rare type, Hercules is depicted as bearded and musclebound, as well as winged, suggesting he has taken the guise of the titan, Atlas. However, the presence of a lion’s head, it is clear that this scene also depicts Hercules slaying the Nemean lion by opening his jaws. Hercules was one of the most important demigods in Classical Mythology, famed for his heroic labours. Gandhara was an ancient region in the Peshawar basin in the north-west of the ancient Indian subcontinent. The Kushan period (c. 75-451 AD) of Gandharan art, to which this head belongs, was the golden age of artistic production in the area. This excellent piece is therefore a perfect amalgamation of Greek, Roman and Buddhist art. For further discussion on Gandharan art, see Jongeward, D. 2019, Buddhist Art Of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Excellent condition. Size: L:320mm / W:240mm ; 7.8kg.Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
Lot 204
Rare original vintage advertising poster for a fruit based soft drink from Malta, manufactured by Portanier. Bright bold colours featuring a bottle of the drink with fruit, a boat and sun in the background. Artwork by Emvin Cremona (1919-1987). Lino cut by Mike. Printed in Malta by Progress Press 13-5-58. Excellent condition Country of issue: Malta, designer: Emvin Cremona, size (cm): 74x48.5, year of printing: 1958
Lot 270
Original vintage advertising poster for the International Shooting Competition in Grenoble in 1911. Rare version before text. Poor condition, large tears, folds, creasing, staining at margin, trimmed margins on top, left and bottom, small paper loss at margin. Country of issue: France, designer: Andry Farcy, size (cm): 120x80, year of printing: 1911
Lot 166
1982 Triumph TSS BonnevilleMake: Triumph Model: TSS Bonneville Year: 1982Mileage: 12934VIN: DEA33141Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: LJM365XTransmission: manual744cc. This rare example was one of only 438 built. It has an 8 valve Weslake head, electric starter, alloy wheels, nearly new TT100 tyres and a new batter. Described by the vendor as a factory standard, matching numbers motorcycle. New clutch fitted. Six registered owners. It comes with a current and older V5, some MoTs, receipts and workshop manual. The mileage is recorded 12,934
Lot 184
1974 Jensen Healey MK II 21,800 miles from newMake: Jensen Model: Healey Year: 1973Mileage: 21800VIN: 14760Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: RPO96MTransmission: Manual Finished in Tangerine orange with Tan vinyl trim, this MK II model is fitted with the 2.0 litre Lotus twin-cam engine and rare Lenham De Luxe hardtop with heated rear window. It was originally supplied by Jensen-Healey dealer, Malaya Garage of Sussex, to a Mr Downey in January 1974 on the Sussex issued registration number, RPO 96M. Having presumably taken the car back in from the first owner, Malaya Garage, then sold it to the second owner in 1977 when it had covered just 13,300 miles. The same family have retained this car since 1977 and it now registers three owners from new. Placed in storage during the 1980's, it is being sold with 21,800 warranted miles. It comes complete with an early service book stamped in 1975 and 1977, MoTs dating from 1977 to 1983 and one in 2011, Malaya Garage 1977 bill of sale, older V5, a very few receipts, owner's handbook and original 1972 Autotest performance information booklet. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO PRODUCED 20TH OCTOBER BY ACA OF THIS CAR
Lot 1010
PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING OR COLLECTION AT DRIFFIELD. PLEASE CONTACT AUCTIONEER FOR COLLECTION DETAILS. 2003 Audi TT Quattro convertible, BAM 225 bhp 1781 cc. Registration number OV52 ZWL. Chassis number TRUZZZ8NX31008614. Engine number BAM 038265. The production model (internal designation Type 8N) was launched as a coupé in September 1998, followed by a roadster in August 1999. Both variants were recalled in late 1999/early 2000, to improve predictability of the car's handling at very high speeds with Audi's Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) rear spoiler were added, along with modifications to the suspension system, all changes were incorporated into subsequent production. The MKI was replaced by the MkII in 2006. ZWL was first registered in January 203 and has had long term ownership until September 2020 with Mrs Grundy of Aylesbury, service history at 18,830 miles in 2004, 37,796 miles in 2006, in 2007, mileage unrecorded, 61,746 in 2009, 79,331 in 2013, in 2014 the clutch and both the master and slave cylinders were replaced, plus a service at 86,971 miles, 92,268 in 2015, timing belt in 2016 and service, various items in 2017when it was SORNed, recommissioned in 2020 when the bonnet was painted due to the cover affecting the paint, the front discs were also replaced during the service and MOT at in June at 98,394 miles. Basically a one owner car with good service history the car comes with the rare and original hood cover and service books. Sold with the V5C, MOT until June 2021 and service history.
Lot 1102
PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING OR COLLECTION AT DRIFFIELD. PLEASE CONTACT AUCTIONEER FOR COLLECTION DETAILS. c.1970 Dalesman Trials, Puch 122 cc. Registration number not registered. Frame number not found. Engine number 3690842. Founded in Otley, West Yorkshire by Peter Edmundson, Dalesman made ?125? trials bikes from 1968 to 1974. Dalesman started with Austrian Puch engines, using four-speed followed by six-speed units, then switched to Sachs power in 1972 until the end of production. The frames were made by Jim Lee with Mick Grant undertaking much of the welding. Puch suspension was used initially before the firm adopted ?REH? hubs and forks made by Robin Humphries, while MP forks also featured. Dalesman?s products were immediately well received and a number of enduro models appeared in the hands of British riders at the 1969 International Six Days Trial at Garmisch-Partenkirschen. In 1971 the firm received an injection of finance from its US importer, who voted Edmundson off the board. Towards the end of production, when Peter Gaunt had a spell as a works rider, Dalesman introduced a Sachs-powered model featuring disc drakes, perhaps the first example of a disc-braked trials iron. Some 2000 machines were produced with about 75% going to the USA. UK trials examples were sold by the firm for £299.95 in kit form or £340 for the Enduro. This example, supplied by James Sandiford of Bury is a rare survivor and also come with an Enduro tank. and a folder of Dalesman literature.
Lot 1106
1951 Triumph TR5 Trophy, 499cc. Registration number PPB 916, Frame number 5491 NA. Engine number TR5 1823 NA. From the time of its introduction in 1948 the Triumph Trophy was established as a true all-rounder: a machine that could be ridden to work during the week and then, with extraneous components removed, competed on at weekends in its owner's chosen branch of motorcycle sport. Although catalogued primarily as a trials machine, its true forte was scrambles and the ISDT, events in which the power of the tuneable Triumph twin worked to its advantage and its weight was less of a handicap. The arrival of a new swinging-arm frame for 1955 finally put paid to the Trophy's pretensions as a one-day trials mount, for although the rear suspension enhanced traction and improved the handling, the lengthened wheelbase and increased weight rendered it un-competitive. Nevertheless, the TR5 remained an extremely competent and stylish roadster until the end of production in 1958. PPB 916 is basically a one lady owner machine, purchased by Mrs Gladys Bouttell on the 25th January 1951. Her husband, Arthur, was a regular trialist in the late 1940's through to the 1960's and had many friends in the Triumph Trophy works SSDT/ISDT teams, including Ken Heanes. Gladys would compete in local events but one year also completed every stage of the Welsh Six Day for fun. As a result this machine, Gladys's only transport until blindness stopped her riding in her 80's, had constant upgrades. The engine has standard TR5 cams, 5:1 compression ratio, one piece forged Grand Prix crankshaft, Lucas Police generator, Lucas Wader magneto, as per British Trophy Team and Ken Heanes, platinum points, Bonneville con rods and Dural engine mounts. It runs on Borrani rims, with a Campbell silencer, mounted on the competition side, quick release wheels and cables with modified brake arm and shaved foot pegs. The bike has never been restored and has been roadworthy all of its life, as testified by old MOT's that run from 1969 with a mileage of some 15,000 to 2013 at 67,314 miles. In 1998 it had its head hardened for lead free fuel. There are also many tax discs from 1981 until 2014. In 2004 it passed to her grandson who maintained it but no longer has the space for it. Offered for sale with the V5C, old MOT's and tax discs mentioned, it only needs a new brake light switch and horn to be road legal. This is a rare opportunity to be the next custodian of a period trials machine that has extensive history.
Lot 167
PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING OR COLLECTION AT DRIFFIELD. PLEASE CONTACT AUCTIONEER FOR COLLECTION DETAILS. Believed c. 1973 Wassell Antelope project, Sach 122cc. Registration number not registered. Frame number not found. Engine number 7176886 and 7315039. W.E Wassell Limited of Birmingham, England, a manufacturer and distributor of motorcycle components for British, then Japanese bikes, was founded by Ted Wassell in 1946 and soon found a world market. There wasn't an off-road motorcycle made in the UK that didn't use Wassell parts. Aluminum petrol tanks were a specialty. In 1972 they announced trials and scrambles frame kits for the popular BSA Bantam and then its own 125cc Sachs powered machine engineered by ex-Dalesman's Jim Lee and Peter Edmondson. This rare example will make an interesting project.
Lot 227
1983 MG Metro 27,559 miles from newMake: MGModel: MetroYear: 1983Mileage: 27559VIN: SAXXBGND1BD675839Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: BRT574YTransmission: Manual This early example has been restored to a high standard including the bodywork which we have been advised has cost £'000s. The hard work has been done but a few interior trims are required to fully finish and some parts are supplied. A rare car that is described as being in superb order including the underside. Five registered owners from new. It comes with stamped service history to 1999, receipts, MoTs, tax discs, handbook and wallet. The mileage is warranted at 27,559. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO PRODUCED 27TH OCTOBER BY ACA OF THIS CAR
Lot 28
1939 Buick Special Four Door SedanMake: BuickModel: Special Year: 1939Mileage: 62585VIN: 944192228Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: FNF44Transmission: Manual PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO PRODUCED 14TH SEPTEMBER BY ACA OF THIS CAR 3,000cc. We have been advised that this rare Buick was built by the McLaughlin coach building company in Canada as an export model and was supplied new in the UK by London dealers, Lendrum & Hartman. It has been owned by the vendor since 2013 and prior to this was owned by the same family from 1994 until 2011. Benefits from conversion to 12 volt electrics. It's history file contains correspondence between owners, 2013 bill of sale, some MoTs to 2012 when last issued,, tax discs, receipts dating from 2011 to 2014, copy older V5s and 1939 Buick shop manual. The mileage is recorded at 62,585.
Lot 43
1974 Ford Capri 3000 GXL MKIMake: FordModel: CapriYear: 1974Mileage: 32366VIN: BBECNC25937Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: PCL346MTransmission: Manual PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO PRODUCED 3RD AUGUST BY ACA OF THIS CAR A rare 3.0 litre GXL MK I example. It has been unused for many years. Starts and drives but requires straight-forward restoration. Comes only with V5 and MoTs. The mileage is recorded at 32,366.
Lot 61
1989 Carbodies Taxi Make: CarbodiesModel: TaxiYear: 1989Mileage: 212072VIN: FX4NDR00069609Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: F375RYTTransmission: AutomaticPLEASE SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO PRODUCED 19TH OCTOBER BY ACA OF THIS CAR. 2,664cc. Recently removed from a private collection, this Taxi is described by the vendor as a rare survivor. It was last on the road in 2007 when registered to it's last owner.. We have been advised that it benefits from new brakes all round and a new battery. Four recorded owners from new. The mileage is recorded 212, 072.
Lot 50
1988 Citroen CX 25 GTi Auto Make: Citroen Model: CX 25 GTiYear: 1988Mileage: 85916VIN: VF7MANG0008NG3038Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: F983NJBTransmission: Automatic PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO PRODUCED 18TH AUGUST BY ACA OF THIS CAR. We have been advised that this original UK car was exported to Japan, date unknown, where it was restored at a cost in excess of £25,000. This included a full retrim in alcantara including the head lining and the steering wheel in leather, full repaint and engine upgrades. It is fitted with the rare, costly option of twin air-conditioning in both the front and the rear. On arrival in the UK it was subject to mechanical works by specialists, Andrew Brodie, costing £900. There is no previous UK history. It does record four UK owners including current owner since 2019. Comes with 2019 Japanese export certificate and bill of lading, Nova, DVLA registration paperwork, current V5 and MoT. The mileage is recorded at 85,916.
Lot 177
1938 Triumph Dolomite SaloonMake: Triumph Model: Dolomite Year: 1938Mileage: 0VIN: 20.6.1432Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: Contact AucitoneerTransmission: Manual2,000cc, 6 cylinder, overhead valve with 4-speed manual gearbox, twin SU carburettors and leaf spring suspension front and rear. The beautiful example that we are offering is finished in the period colour of dark Arden green and features the wonderful and rare waterfall grille. It was purchased by it's last owner in 1986 who has fully restored this Dolomite over many years. The owner's efforts are clear to see with only the best materials having been used, a true labour of love. Imported in 2019, UK registration in process. It comes with Triumph Motor Club dating letter, owner's handbook and spare keys. Details to be updated on cars arrival.
Lot 214
1999 E39 BMW 528i HartgeMake: BMWModel: 528i HartgeYear: 1999Mileage: 57139VIN: WBADM620706L51465Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: T67GGOTransmission: AutomaticPLEASE SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO PRODUCED 14TH SEPTEMBER BY ACA OF THIS CAR 2,793cc. Finished in Oxford green metallic with Sand leather interior. This magazine featured rare three owner car has covered just 57,139 warranted miles. It was converted when new by Birds (BMW Hartge UK) to the full H5 specification including Hartge Aero kit (front and rear bumpers), suspension, ECU re-programme, sports cam-cover, sports exhaust, 19" alloys, Birds switch-logic gearbox with manual shift, Xenon headlamps, alarm, sliding electric sunroof and front electric sports sets with memory and air-conditioning to name just a few of it's upgrades. The car, which has been recently subject to minor restoration, is described by the vendor as looking and performing superbly. The recent works undertaken include four new Dunlop tyres, full wheel refurb, new discs and pads all round, lower front ball joints, camshaft and crankshaft sensors, gearbox service, new mats, wipers, keys, transponders, radiator cowl, induction pipes, new windscreen and rubbers and full paint correction. A list of the works is included in its history file together with magazine article, service receipts, book-pack and spare keys.
Lot 79
1968 Rolls Royce Silver ShadowMake: Rolls Royce Model: Silver Shadow Year: 1968Mileage: 0VIN: SRH4406Configuration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: SKR290GTransmission: AutomaticPLEASE SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO PRODUCED 5TH OF OCTOBER BY ACA OF THIS CAR The vendor advises that following his purchase of this Rolls Royce in 2014, it was subject to recommissioning and then placed back in storage. This rare "Chippendale" dash example, has been fitted with a full stainless exhaust and new upholstery. Previously used as a wedding car, it requires some restoration. The vendor is selling due to the reduction of his collection. It comes only with a V5. Mileage is recorded at 51,270.
Lot 113
Thomas Fawcett Hutton (British 1867-1886): St Mary's Steps Scarborough, oil on canvas signed and dated '86, 39cm x 29cm Notes: Hutton studied at Scarborough School of Art in its very early years, under Albert Strange. His father, James Hutton, was a greengrocer with a shop on St Thomas Street, and was also Mayor of Scarborough from 1888-1889 and 1889-1890. His brother, James Alfred, was a GP and Director of the Scarborough Spa Company who became a wealthy man until his death on Christmas Day 1930. This rare picture was painted in the last year of Hutton's life, when he sadly died of heart disease at only 19 years of age. His father died of the same condition in 1893 so it seems the condition was congenital. A similar painting taken from the opposite direction hangs in Scarborough Art Gallery. - Condition Report
Lot 123
A rare large Chinese famille rose bowl,Jiaqing (1796-1820), the deep rounded sides rising to a flared rim, decorated with archaic characters 'Wanshou Wujiang' (boundless longevity) in blue in circular roundels, all reserved on a rich yellow ground embellished with scrolling lotus on leafy tendrils and Eight Buddhist Emblems, six-character Jiaqing mark in red to base,20.3cm diameterFor a similar lot, see Christie's, Hong Kong, 27 November 2013, lot 3447.清嘉庆 黄地粉彩勾莲八吉祥开光“万寿无疆”碗 《大清嘉庆年制》矾红篆书款 Condition report: A small chip and a fine 0.5cm hairline crack to rim. The rim also has very minor fritting. Water stains to interior.
Lot 211A
A Chinese bronze mirror, in the Tang style, of shaped square form, the centre cast with a loop knop, surrounded by birds and flowers inlaid with silver on a lacquered ground,13cm longFor a similar example, see Roger Keverne, 'Fine and Rare Chinese Works of Art and Ceramics, Summer Exhibition 2002', p.18, pl.14.铜嵌银花鸟图方镜Condition report: Silver inlaid lifted in various places, some lacquer missing, rust throughout. 236.6g.
Lot 553
Stunning Display! Rare Image! Star Wars Dave Prowse hand signed professionally mounted display. This beautiful display consists of a 10"x8" photo (this is a rare image!), hand signed by Dave Prowse who played Darth Vader in the original trilogy of Star Wars movies. This photo was signed during a private signing with Dave in 2018. This has been mounted with a logo underneath the photo, and the overall size of the mounted display is 14 inches x 11 inches. This signed photo is guaranteed authentic, and is supplied from one of the UK's leading autograph memorabilia companies. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 207
Moby Dick actor Seamus Kelly signed to back of Moby Dick Press photo, has punch marks to top and crease RH bottom, however this is a rare autograph. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 212
Rare George Cross multiple signed 50th ann cover signed by Odette Hallows GC, Harry Errington GC, Horace Taylor GC. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 21
WW2 Admiral Brinkmann CO Prinz Eugen signed XV Sqn RAF cover, rare only 40 issued. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 44
EXTREMELY RARE EXPORT SILVER TANKER WITH COVER QING DYNASTY, WANG HING, C.1890 of cylindrical shape set with sinuous bamboo sprig as handle and finial, the body delicately decorated with dense bamboo groove growing freely, with a plain shield-shaped cartouche in front, the base hallmarked with retailer 'Wang Hing', '90', and maker's mark 'Lian Xing Sheng' (Dimensions: 17cm high, 393g) (Qty: 1)(17cm high, 393g)Qty: (1)
Lot 48
RARE ENAMELLED EXPORT SILVER BOWL QING DYNASTY, CUM WO, 19TH CENTURY cast in six lobes on a short splayed foot, each section decorated with repeated raised prunus, chrysanthemum and bamboo, all finely enamelled with red, white, green and yellow, the base hallmarked 'CW', together impressed with 'CHINA', 'SILVER', and a four-character mark 'Bei Jing Zhong Hua' and two-character mark 'Zu Yin' in Chinese (Dimensions: 10.4cm high, 707g) (Qty: 1)(10.4cm high, 707g)Qty: (1)
Lot 12
RARE LARGE CARVED AGARWOOD BRUSH POT QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY of irregular cylindrical form, carved around the body in high relief with narrative scenes with a sow-headed figure in the sky with its captive and a bat to one side, the other side with human figures on dramatic hilly ground (Dimensions: 24cm wide) (Qty: 1)(24cm wide)Qty: (1)Provenance: Formerly in a Private English collection; the collector collected various types of brush pots in the 1970s and purchased some of his collection from dealers such as WM. Williams (Kensington) Ltd at 27a Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London.
Lot 22
RARE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BLACK LACQUER ‘PAVILION OF PRINCE TENG’ SCREEN MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY the screen of square form, one side intricately worked with finely carved mother-of-pearl set against a black lacquer ground to depict a scene of scholars’ gathering held at a palatial residence, with the name ‘Teng Wang Ge’ inscribed on a plaque hanging on the top floor, all surrounded by ten rectangular panels within raised borders, each decorated with a scholar and his attendant in a landscape setting, further enclosed by fourteen rectangular panels with birds perching on blossoming branches within raised borders, the reverse side similarly arranged with the central panel painted in red and green with a large pavilion against a golden paint background (Dimensions: 93cm x 95.5cm) (Qty: 1)(93cm x 95.5cm)Qty: (1)Footnote: Provenance: William Brown Dunlop (? - 1946), Seton Castle, East Lothian, Scotland He published two articles in Asiatic Quarterly review “March of the Mongol” January 1889 and “The Key of Western China” April 1889, during his extensive travels and work in China. Being a graduate from Oxford with an MA. He would probably have been exposed to the better examples of art whilst in China and this may have led him to buy the screen. By direct family descent. Note: The Pavilion of the Prince of Teng, facing the Gan River, is located on the city wall of Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. It was first built in 653 AD, by Li Yuanying, the younger brother of Emperor Taizong of Tang and uncle of Emperor Gaozong of Tang. The most famous gathering there was held in 675, which the poet Wang Bo (ca. 650-ca. 676) attended. On this occasion he wrote a preface to the collection of poems composed by the guests.
Lot 25
RARE CINNABAR LACQUER 'RUYI CLOUD' CIRCULAR BOX QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD the domed cover crisply carved with gradually larger bands of ruyi-shaped cloud motif, centripetally arranged and faced except the border, carved and gilded to the underside with 'Pan Yun Bao He' (The Treasure Box of Ruyi Cloud), the box decorated further with two bands of counter facing ruyi cloud before the short straight foot, the base carved to the centre with a six-character Qianlong mark filled with gilt, all interior and base covered in black lacquer (Dimensions: 21.2cm diameter) (Qty: 1)(21.2cm diameter)Qty: (1)Footnote: Provenance: Cape Town de Smidt family collection, by direct family descent. The de Smidt family, originally from Middelburg in Zeeland, was one of the first families moved from the Netherlands to Cape Town, South African. With an original letter and envelope from Ambassade der Nederlanden (Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) to Mr Reg. de Smidt A.R.I.B.A (1899-1968) dated to 10th May 1954, including the translation of two marks on the box (illustrated). The current owner has seen this box in his grandmother Sussan Margaret de Smidt's (1912-2000) house when he was a toddler. Lot essay: Lacquer is an organic material that is made from the excreted sap of the lacquer tree (Rhus verniciflua). It was first produced in the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC) and widely applied on utensils with a wood or metal core in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (771–256 BC). Carved lacquer of the Southern Song (1127-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) periods often feature a newly invented abstract geometric design- ruyi cloud motif, or also known as ‘pommel scroll’ for it resembles the shape of the ring-pommel on early Chinese sword.[1] The design of carving with rows of ruyi cloud pattern often involved with intermittent red and black lacquer layers, known as tixi technique (meaning ‘marbled lacquer’), and rarely found in single colour lacquer as seen on the current example. It has generally been used as a synonym for guri lacquer, a Japanese term describing the spiral designs.[2] A rectangular cinnabar lacquer dish with closely comparable deeply carved ruyi-cloud pattern on the whole dish, dated to the Qing dynasty 18th century, was in the Qing Court collection and now is in the National Palace Museum, Taipei (museum number Gu Qi 故漆141). In the same collection, there are six smaller cinnabar lacquer circular boxes, similarly bear two gilded marks with a 'Pan Yun Bao He' mark on the underside of the cover and a six-character Qianlong mark on the base of the box, but differently carved with swirling cloud pattern around the body (museum number Gu Qi 故漆60-63, 277, 278). A square tixi box carved overall with ruyi-cloud pattern with layers of intermittent black the yellow lacquer, inscribed with gilded Qianlong mark and of the period, is in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing.[3] [1] Watt, J.C.Y, and Ford, B, East Asian Lacquer, The Florence and Herbert Irving Collection, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1991歐p. 27 [2] Lee King-tsi and Hu Shih-chang, ‘On Chinese Tixi Lacquer’, Orientations, September 1993, vol. 24, no. 9, pp. 65-68. [3] Palace Museum online collection archive: https://www.dpm.org.cn/collection/lacquerware/234528.html
Lot 301
RARE OTTOMAN SILK AND METAL-THREAD WOVEN KEMHA TURKEY, CIRCA 1600 rectangular, the crimson silk ground woven with gilt and silk thread, the design incorporating ogival medallions containing pomegranates and flowerheads, surrounded in turn by golden spheres, backed (Dimensions: 122cm x 101cm) (Qty: 1)(122cm x 101cm)Qty: (1)Footnote: Note: For another fragment with an identical design see, Sotheby’s, London, An Eye for Opulence, Art of the Ottoman Empire, 24 April 2012, lot 163.
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