Greece, Geometric period, ca. 8th century BCE. A simple and suggestive abstract figure of a bull with a long tail, large phallus, long legs and face, and twin horns curved inward towards each other. Animals were very popular motifs in the Geometric period, and small bronze figures were given as votive offerings at temples. Bull figures, like this one, were given as offerings at the Temple of Zeus of Olympia. See a similar figure at the Walters Art Museum. Size: 2.25" L x 1.6" H (5.7 cm x 4.1 cm)We look to the Geometric period (ca. 900 to 700 BCE) for the roots of Classical Greek civilization as well as the mythos that much of Western culture is built upon: this was when Homer composed the Iliad and the Odyssey, and when graves full of rich and rare metal objects alongside the monumental kraters that served as grave markers told the story of warriors riding into battle in chariots for heroic (or sometimes villainous) rulers. Beyond the world of warfare and kings, the common people engaged in a difficult agricultural cycle whose vagaries led people to worship at the cults of outsized and often capricious gods. Artistic figures like this one show a strong command of form and shape, and the ability of artists at this time to create instantly recognizable representations with simple forms. The market for votive figures shows that farmers placed their trust - or at least felt it was a worthwhile investment to do so - in praying to the gods for help. Provenance: Ex-Sieling collection, Virginia Condition: Encrustation in low profile areas; slight smoothing of form, but shape is very 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. #119929
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Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An impressive redware sculpture representing a seated shaman, with gently bent, outstretched legs, his elongated arms falling beside his torso, hands placed upon knees. He wears a classic shaman's horn on his forehead wrapped by an incised strap that continues around his chin and a 5 petaled collar. The figure's visage is quite serene, perhaps indicative of a prayerful or trance-like state. A magnificent example liberally covered with manganese. Size: 10.125" W x 14.625" H (25.7 cm x 37.1 cm) Provenance: Ex-private Arizona collection Condition: Choice and completely intact, which is very rare. Wonderful patina and finish without commonly found corrosion to surface. Covered with manganese deposits. 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. #118788
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. While most collectors of Pre-Columbian pottery are familiar with pups from the Colima region, canines from Jalisco are relatively rare. This example, comprised of hollow-molded brownware, stands on all fours with a bulbous form, upturned tail, and a flared rim atop the back. The visage shows an elongated snout, flaring nostrils that are somewhat pig-like (though no pigs existed in ancient Jalisco), an open mouth with wagging tongue, and coffee-bean shaped eyes. Size: 8" L x 5.375" H (20.3 cm x 13.7 cm) Provenance: Ex-Harvey Collection, acquired prior to 1972 Condition: Expected surface wear commensurate with age. Tiny nicks to rim. Elegant smoke clouds and burnishing marks. 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. #120168
Tanzanite Three Row Bracelet, 27.5cts of oval cut tanzanites, of good colour,380 closely set in three rows in platinum vermeil and silver, fastened by a tongue and box clasp with two figure-of-eight safety catches; a spectacular carat weight of the single source, rare gemstone; a birthstone for December, the only gem to be added to the list in over 100 years
Coalport - Fine Quality and Rare Cobalt Blue Scroll and Floral Hand Painted Set of 12 Plates with Two Pairs of Sandwich Dishes and One Very Fine Coalport ( 17 ) Pieces In Total. Pattern 6427. c.1890. Sizes - Plate 9 Inches Diameter, Sandwich Plate 10.75 Inches Diameter, Cakes Plate 9.25 Inches Diameter, Pedestal / Comport 5.5 Inches High. Wonderful Condition In All Pieces.
Rare 1850’s Thomas Pennell Patent Hammerless Self Cocking Revolver 54 bore 7 inch octagonal barrel. The top flat with faint London retailer. Lower barrel frame with loading hole. Six shot plain percussion cylinder. Flat side hammerless frame with foliage scroll engraving. The left side with remains of belt loop. Steel trigger guard. Checkered grip with white metal oval escutcheon. Cylinder rotation working but hammer possible absent. Steel with dark patina.
Rare WW2 Pattern Airborne Forces Leg Drop Bag dark green canvas tubular bag with padded base section. Lace up rope side and lace fastened top. Side fitted with webbing leg harness (part absent) and hanging rope bag complete with rope and belt attachment panel. Internal issue stamps dated “1955”. Rare part of Airborne equipment seldom encountered.
A rare Edwardian Windermere type Demelza steam launch boat, with Cheddar Pegasus steam plant, on four cylinders with 11mm bore and 11mm stroke, with a crank shaft driven water pump to the boiler, displacement lubricator with steam stop valve, Piezo ignition unit, exhaust oil trap, pressure gauge and water gauge with blow down valve and working pressure up to 45PSI, with realistic decking and remote control with later editions, 118cm wide. it is believed the boat has been successfully sailed between 2009 and the current day at Wicksteed Park and the workmanship is considered to be extremely high.
The Beatles, 16x LPs of unusual and bootleg releases. "Sgt Pepper" (1978 picture disc); "Complete Silver Beatles" (1982); "Historic Sessions" (1981); "From Then To You" (bootleg of ultra rare compilation of Xmas fan club releases); "Words & Music" (2xLP 1984); "Interviews" (1984); "Sessions" (1985); "Broadcasts" (1980); "Poster, Incense & Strobe Candles" ((WBCN Broadcast of 'Get Back' reference acetate); "The Beatles Story" (2xLP Capitol USA); "Introducing....." ((V-Jay USA); "Songs & Pictures Of....." (V-Jay USA); etc. Condition of the vinyl is mostly very good to excellent.
Rare Paul McCartney “Unplugged: The Official Bootleg” (3 copies). (Parlophone/MPL PCSD 116); these are 1991 limited edition, individually numbered releases Nos 400, 3773 & 42362. Also “Choba B CCCP (Back In The USSR)” (1989 Russian LP); this was initially released only in the Soviet Union but two years later, was issued internationally. Records appear to be unplayed.
Prog/Psych. Very rare and collectable "Samantha Promotions Vol 1" (Various Artists Transworld SPLP 101, orange sleeve with black lettering). This was a private pressing of reportedly only 100 copies. The tracks appear nowhere else other than on a 1991 reissue of a 300 copy run. The condition of the vinyl appears to be excellent
Approximately 70x 7” singles and EPs, mostly 1960s. EPs include: Buddy Holly “No 2”; Rolling Stones “1st” & “5x5”. Singles include: the very rare The Alan Bown Set “Headline News” and four Tamla Motown singles on the Stateside label Martha & The Vandellas “Live Wire” & “Wild One”, Mary Wells “Sweetest Boy” and Supremes “Come See About Me”. Other artists include: Betty Everett; Fontella Bass; The Showstoppers; Spencer Davis Group; The Who; and The Rolling Stones. There is some variation in the condition of the vinyl but most are very good to excellent.
Approximately 50x LPs by The Beach Boys and related artists. Includes many original 1960s' LPs on the “rainbow” Capitol label: “Surfin' USA”; “Beach Boys Party”; “Summer Days”; “Wild Honey”; “20/20”; both Carl Wilson's solo LPs; and the rare “American Spring” (USA copy). The condition of the vinyl appears to be very good to excellent.
Frank Zappa: 6x LPs. Includes: "Titties & Beer" (Rare bootleg); "Them Or Us" (2xLP, 1984 gatefold); "Tinsel Town Rebellion" (2xLP, 1981 gatefold); "The Man From Utopia" (1983); "Meets The Mothers Of Prevention" (1985 USA promo copy); and "Mothers: Fillmore East - June 1971". The condition of the vinyl appears to be excellent.
A rare German Parian shoulder-headed doll,mid-19th century, with moulded blonde hair, blue glass eyes, painted facial features including eyelashes, nostrils, lips and rosy cheeks, on a padded cloth body with bisque forearms and forelegs, painted with pink lustre laced boots and dressed in a linen dress, anda Simon & Halbig bisque shoulder head doll,with painted face, fabric body, porcelain forearms and forelegs, painted with black shoes (2)
A rare Mulberry full-size wardrobe trunk,the exterior covered with the Mulberry Scotch grain leather with brandy brown binding to edging attached with gold-tone studs, gold-tone brass hardware and three central Mulberry locks, carrying handles to top and side, the interior lined with classic Mulberry tartan cotton and containing, to one side, six fitted drawers, and on the other side, a hanging wardrobe with wooden coat hangers, marked with embossed Mulberry logo, includes original key
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