Adams
Lot 310
A RARE PAIR OF GILT BRONZE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL "WU DU TU"（FIVE POISONOUS CREATURES）NARCISSUS BOWLS清中期 銅鎏金掐絲琺瑯 '五毒圖'水仙盆一對China, mid 19th century. each applied with gilt metal Greek key rims over a lobed panel body decorated with flowers, fruits and the five poisons: snake,scorpion, centipede, toad and spider, against a rich blue ground, on short scroll feetL: 24 cmProvenance：Private Irish collection of Marion Newman and Blanche HandelmanIn the vibrant era of the 1960s, Marion Newman and Blanche Handelman embarked on a remarkable venture by opening antique shops in Dublin. At No. 4 Molesworth Street and Ormond Quay, the duo established their esteemed antique stores, with the latter named Ormond Antiques.Mrs. Handelman, distinguished by her passion for Belleek porcelain, emerged as a prominent dealer in this exquisite art form. Beyond her expertise in Belleek, she was an avid collector of artworks, with a particular affinity for pieces of Asian origin.For three decades, Ormond Antiques graced Dublin's antique scene, becoming a hub for enthusiasts and collectors alike. However, as the sands of time continued to flow, the chapter of Ormond Antiques concluded in 1990. Despite the conclusion of its trading days, the legacy of Marion Newman and Blanche Handelman's contributions to the world of antiques and art endures, leaving an indelible mark on Dublin's cultural tapestry.Publication: Inventory of Fine period furniture, porcelain, bronzes and effects, by Richard J.Lattimore, auctioneer and valuer of James Adams & Sons, July 1984, page 13出处：瑪麗安·紐曼（Marianne Newman）和布蘭奇·漢德爾曼（Blanche Handelman）的愛爾蘭私人收藏在 1960 年代充滿活力的時代，瑪麗安 ·紐曼 （Marianne Newman） 和布蘭奇·漢德爾曼 （Blanche Handelman） 在都柏林開設位于莫爾斯沃思街 4 號和奧蒙德碼頭的古董店。Handelman夫人以對Belleek瓷器的熱情而著稱，成為這種精緻藝術形式的傑出轉銷商。 除了在Belleek的專業知識外，她還是一位狂熱的藝術品收藏家，對亞洲艺术品情有獨鍾。 经营的三十年來他们的古董店成为艺术愛好者和收藏家的中心，他们夫妇二人成為都柏林乃至爱尔兰的古董界的重要角色。 奧蒙德古董店于1990 年結束。出版：《精美时期家具、瓷器、青铜器和效果清单》，由本公司的拍卖师兼估价师理查德·J·拉蒂莫尔编写，1984年7月，第13页。NOTE-a similar decoration on a Qianlong period copper box, in the collection of National Palace Museum, reference故琺000995N000000000In ancient China, the fifth day of the fifth month, known as Duanwu, marked the start of summer and was considered dangerous due to the emergence of poisonous animals. To protect against this, people used customs like drinking realgar wine, hanging Zhong Kui pictures, and employing "Five Poison" charms featuring snakes, scorpions, centipedes, toads, and spiders, believed to be "poisonous" creatures.People thus display objects adorned with motifs of the Five Poisons and wear clothing with patterns depicting these creatures during the Duanwu Festival to ward off evil and invite good fortune. Our pair of finely crafted cloisonné narcissus bowls should be considered as a festive display item for affluent families during this auspicious time.
