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Click here to subscribeEliot (T.S.) Murder in the Cathedral, first edition, signed by the author on title, light foxing to endpapers, original cloth, dust-jacket, light toning to spine, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light creasing to head and foot, some light marking to panels, an excellent copy, [Gallup A29b], 8vo, 1935.⁂ Rare to find flat signed in this manner.
Huxley (Aldous) Crome Yellow, first edition, some scattered edge-spotting, browning to endpapers, original yellow cloth with paper label to spine, dust-jacket, light browning to spine, head of spine and corners chipped, portion of loss to lower panel affecting advertisement text, a few short nicks with light creasing to head and foot, but a good, clean copy of a rare jacket overall, [Connolly 39], 8vo, 1921.⁂ Huxley's first novel and one of his best. Rare in the dust-jacket.
Isherwood (Christopher) Sally Bowles, first edition, signed by the author on title with score through his printed name, light spotting to endpapers, original cloth, light toning to spine, extremities a little rubbed, dust-jacket, light browning and rubbing to spine, spotting to panels, splitting to head of lower joint and upper fore-edge, minor chipping to spine tips and corners, closed tears to head of upper panel, but an excellent example overall of a scarce and delicate jacket, [Westby and Brown p.6; Woolmer 411], 8vo, Hogarth Press, 1937.⁂ Rare signed. The first appearance of Isherwood's most famous character; part inspiration, along with I am a Camera, for the musical and film Cabaret. The creation of Sally Bowles gave Isherwood financial security for much of the rest of his life.
McKee (David) Elmer, first edition, colour illustrations by the author, light damp mottling to foot, causing some cockling and adhesion tearing, original boards, light damp staining to foot of covers, dust-jacket, light damp stain with some cockling to foot, spine ends and corners a little chipped, small patch of surface wear to foot of lower panel, portion of restoration to foot of upper flap, extremities a little rubbed, 4to, 1968.⁂ McKee's children's classic about the multi-coloured elephant Elmer. Rare.
Pratchett (Terry) and Neil Gaiman. Good Omens, uncorrected proof copy, signed presentation inscriptions from the authors "To Neil, Burn this book* Terry Pratchett" "*Despite the fact it's a rare collectible wossname. Neil Gaiman. p.s. Apply the match here" and additionally signed by jacket artist Chris Moore all on title, original stapled wrappers, proof dust-jacket, 1990; Good Omens, first edition, signed presentation inscriptions from the author and Chris Moore on title, original boards, dust-jacket, 1990, near-fine copies, 8vo (2)⁂ The proof is rare and only runs to p.34, the proof jacket has a few printed differences to that on the first as well as being shorter. We can trace no like example.
Pratchett (Terry) Mort, 1987; Sourcery, signed by Josh Kirby, 1988; Pyramids, 1989; Moving Pictures, 1990, uncorrected proof copies, all with signed presentation inscriptions from the author, original wrappers, some light sunning to spine, light surface soiling to covers, but near-fine generally; and 6 others, signed uncorrected proofs by the same, 8vo (10)⁂ A good group of rare proofs.
Pratchett (Terry) The Carpet People, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author on title over author's earlier tippexed inscription on title, illustrations by the author, original cloth, dust-jacket, price-clipped, neat reinforcing backing strip to head and foot verso, light rubbing but still a near-fine example overall, 8vo, 1971.⁂ Pratchett's first novel, written when he was a teenager, rare signed.
Pratchett (Terry) The Dark Side of the Sun, author's tippexed signature on title, light rubbing to extremities, 1976; Strata, light marginal toning, jacket with light toning to spine, light creasing to spine tips and corners, 1981, first editions, signed presentation inscriptions from the author on titles, original boards, dust-jackets, near-fine generally, 8vo (2)⁂ Two early science fiction works by Pratchett, rare together and signed.
Wells (H.G.) The World Set Free. A Story of Mankind, first edition, 10pp. advertisements at rear, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, light rubbing to spine and corners tips, else fine, dust-jacket, light toning to spine, portion of browning and creasing to upper panel, upper fore-edge with tape repairs to verso and some resultant show-through, some slight chipping and fraying to head and foot, 8vo, 1914.⁂ Wells' science fiction future war novel that famously envisaged the creation and use of atomic bombs, rare in the dust-jacket.
Wodehouse (P.G.) Young Men in Spats, first edition, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, light fading to spine, splash mark to lower cover, sunning to head and foot, dust-jacket, neat and expert repairs and restoration to head and foot, rubbing to fore-edge, light creasing to head and foot, an excellent example, original printed "The Drones Club Book of the Month" wraparound band, [McIlvaine A55a], 8vo, 1936.⁂ Rare in such attractive condition and with the amusing wraparound band.
[Wyndham (John)] "John Beynon". The Secret People, first edition, foxing, marginal abrasion to pp. 124-5, p. 129 with toning to margin, light browning to half title and final text p., original first issue red cloth, spine lettered in gilt, slight shelf-lean, rubbed, light finger-soiling, dust-jacket priced at 2/6, spine ends and corners a little chipped, light spotting and surface soiling, short nick with creasing to head and foot of lower panel, but overall an excellent example of a rare jacket, 8vo, [1935].⁂ Wyndham's second novel and his first attempt at science fiction. Exceptionally rare in the dust-jacket, we can trace no other example at auction.
Arcadia Press.- Coleridge (Samuel Taylor) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, number 9 of 110 copies signed by the artist, calligrapher and paper-maker, calligraphic text by David Howells printed in green and black on hand-made 'Seaweed' paper by Philip Rowson, 10 tipped-in colour plates by Errol Le Cain, prospectus loosely inserted, original full vellum by Zaehnsdorf, slight fading to spine, t.e.g., others uncut, slip-case, Arcadia Press, 1972; and the suite of 10 plates in larger format, signed and numbered by the artist, mounted and housed in cloth portfolio, folio (2)⁂ An excellent copy, including the rare portfolio of this lavish, modernist interpretation of Coleridge's poem.
Zhar-Ptitsa/Jar-Ptitza [The Firebird], nos. 1-14 (all published) in 2 vol., Paris and Berlin, Russkoe Iskusstvo, illustrations, numerous colour mounted plates, light finger-soiling, the odd repaired tear, ink stamp of Russian double-headed eagle to first page of issue 1 and a few elsewhere including to some upper wrappers, modern cloth, original wrappers (with some creasing and repairs) bound in, 4to, August 1921-January 1926.⁂ A complete set of this rare Russian émigré literary and artistic journal. Includes contributions by Somov, Benois, Grigor'ev, Bakst, Goncharova, Bilibin, Lukomskii, Chagall, Diaghilev, Shukaev, Makovskii, and all the members of Mir Iskusstva as well as a young Vladimir Nabokov (as "V. Sirin").
America.- Crockett (David) A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, of the State of Tennessee, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to front free endpaper, staining where tape is removed to pastedown and front free endpaper, occasional light foxing, later blue ink staining to pp.25-60 top margin (not affecting text body), tape staining pp.106-109, 22pp. advertisements at end, original cloth, rebacked preserving original spine with paper label (worn), corners bumped, covers marked and scuffed, discoloured, 8vo, Philadelphia, E. L. Carey and A. Hart, 1834.⁂ A rare inscribed copy with Crockett's authorial certification: "Being Called on by Mr William Allen to certify whether this book is or is not the true history of my life written by myself - I certify with pleasure that this is the true history written by myself and that this other is a counterfeit and was written without any authority from me, David Crockett of Tennessee, new Member of Congress". We cannot trace any other copy of this work inscribed by the author at auction. David "Davy" Crockett (1786-1836) was a frontiersman, soldier, later congressman, and prolific story-teller. Known as the 'King of the Wild Frontier', his exploits remain a legacy of the all-American frontiersman of 18th century America. Growing up in East Tennessee, he was later elected to U.S. Congress where he vehemently opposed the policies of Present Andrew Jackson, especially in the Indian Removal Act, and after his death he was continually credited with acts of fabled proportion. His adventures - both mythical and real - have since awarded him the status of an American folk hero.
America.- Encounters with Native Americans.- Ashe (Captain Thomas) Travels in America, Performed in 1806, 3 vol., first edition, without half-titles, some light even browning, contemporary calf, red and green morocco spine labels, 'Pakenham Hall' blind stamped in gilt to upper covers, joints weak and splitting though holding firm, together in custom-made morocco-backed box, (lightly rubbed), 8vo, 1808.⁂ Rare set of Ashe's musings and observations on his travels around eastern states of America. His route took him overland to Pittsburgh and thence down to Ohio, where he made many stops to open Indian mounds and collect fossil bones. On landing back England he unsuccessfully attempted to sell to the British Museum with issues at customs on arrival in Bristol, and was forced to sell his extensive collection cheaply to a local small museum.
South America.- Conquest of Peru.- Cieza De León (Pedro de) Parte primera de la chronica del Peru. Que tracta la demarcacion de sus provincias: la descripcion dellas. Las fundaciones de las nuevas ciudades. Los ritos y costumbres de los indios, y otras cosas estrañas dignas de ser sabidas, first edition, collation: ✠6 2✠4 a-q8 r6, largely double-column, title with large woodcut royal arms within woodcut border, 42 woodcuts in the text (some repetitions), and woodcut initials, author's signature to r6 verso, the odd ink note to margin in an early hand, title upper and inner margins restored and repaired tear to foot, title and first 2 gathering with repair and restorations to fore-margins and upper corner, a few other small marginal repairs and 1 or 2 neat repairs to text, light foxing and marginal damp-staining towards end, the odd patch of light staining and some light soiling or browning, but a crisp copy generally, contemporary vellum with manuscript lettering to spine, remains of ink inscriptions to lower cover, endpapers renewed, folio (292 x 200mm.), Seville, Martín de Montesdoca, 1553.⁂ The first edition of this excessively rare chronicle. We can trace only three copies offered either at auction or in dealer's catalogues, and no copy other than this since 1951."One of the most remarkable literary productions of the age of the Spanish Conquest in America. It is, in fact, the only book which exhibits the 'physical aspect of the country as it existed under the elaborate culture of the Incas'." - Sabin.The author of this history was one of the greatest authorities on Peru, where he spent 16 years. He started the work at Popayan in 1541 and finished it in Lima in 1550; the full chronicle consisted of four volumes, of which only the first was published, and deals with the geography, history and ethnology of Peru. Apart from the famous woodcut and description of the silver mines of Potosi, engraved after an original drawing made by the author, the woodcuts depict the everyday life of the conquistadors with the Indians, boats on Lake Titicaca, the building of a city, Quechua Indians dealing with the devil, a human sacrifice, a Spanish and an Indian in front of the city of Cuzco etc... It also contains the first extended description of the Peruvian guanaco, or llama, and of the pepper-tree, or mollé, and the commercial and medicinal uses of its fruits.Literature: Sabin, 13044; Medina (BHA), 157; Escudero (Séville), 555; Streit, II, 644; JCB (3) I:175; Field, 314;Johnson, The Book in the Americas, 32; Delgado-Gomez, Spanish Historical Writing about the New World, 26;Alden, 553/20; Maggs, Bibliotheca Americana (1926), p. 59, n° 3967; Quoted by Salvá, n° 3293, but never seen by him.
Asia.- Polo (Marco) In cui si tratta le meravigliose cose del mondo per lui vedute, collation: A-G8, woodcut device to title, a few minor marginal brown crayon markings, some light marginal staining, modern vellum, yapp edges, preserved in fleece-lined blue calf drop-back box, box a little scratched, 8vo (149 x 96mm.), Venice, [Matteo Pagano], [1555].⁂ Rare edition of Marco Polo's great travel account, one of surprisingly few early versions published in his native tongue and in his native city. Marco Polo's book is undoubtedly the single greatest travel account of the medieval world. Its descriptions governed the majority of the Western world's perceptions of the Middle East and Asia until quite modern times.Marco Polo (c.1254-1324) joined his father and uncle on a journey to China, travelling along the Silk Road and reaching the court of Kublai Khan c.1274. The Polos remained in China for about 17 years, and the Mongol emperor sent Marco on several fact-finding missions to distant lands. Marco may also have governed the city of Yangzhou (1282-87). The Polos returned to Venice in 1295 after sailing from eastern China to Persia and then journeying overland through Turkey. Captured by the Genoese soon after his return, Marco Polo was imprisoned along with a writer, Rusticiano (or Rustichello) da Pisa, to whom he dictated the story of his travels, describing places he had visited and heard of and recounting the local customs. He covers much of Asia, including the Arab world, Persia, Japan, Sumatra, and the Andaman Islands, and also East Africa as far south as Zanzibar. He describes paper currency, asbestos, coal, and other phenomena virtually unknown in Europe as well as the precious stones of Asia. "The travels of Marco Polo in the East claim a place in an American collection in consequence of the remarks of distinguished geographers that they were perused by Columbus, and that the revelations made by him of the wonders of Cathay and Zipanga stimulated the great navigator to accomplish through the sea, what the Venetian traveller had by land" (Sabin). This is one of two issues or editions printed by Matteo Pagano, this containing the imprint with date in the colophon: 'In Venetia per Matthio Pagan, in Frezaria, al segno della Fede, 1555'. This is the fifth edition in the Italian (Venetian) vernacular, preceding editions appeared 1496, 1500, 1508 and 1533. All these editions, including the present and the undated edition by Matteo Pagano, are extremely rare, each surviving in only a few copies and seldom appearing on the antiquarian market. According to Worldcat, there are only 8 copies of this edition in European and American Public Libraries.Literature: Adams P1792; Sabin 44498; Cordier, Bibliotheca Sinica, online, Second edition, vol. III, col. 1970; Yule-Cordier, 18; PMM 39. EDIT 16 CNCE 66667.
Atlases.- Lizars (Daniel) Lizars' Edinburgh Geographical General Atlas, 68 double-page engraved maps, hand-coloured in outline, with 1 double-page 'Tables of Mountain Chains' map, all mounted on stubs, many with small tears at central fold, some with paper repairs (of which 1 affecting map), c.15 with staining at fold head (a few affecting map), gutter reinforced with tape at title, some light off-setting and spotting, contemporary cloth, rebacked in rexine, soiled and rubbed, folio, 1842.⁂ Including the two rare maps depicting the Republic of Texas between its secession from Mexico in 1836 and its annexation in 1845.
China.- Morrison (John Robert) A Chinese Commercial Guide. Consisting of a Collection of Details Respecting Foreign Trade with China, second edition, lacking folding plate, title with light soiling and 2 repairs to head, occasional light toning and the odd pencil note to margin, ink ownership inscription "C. Ryder, Canton" to head of title along with gift inscription in another hand "C. Francis Ryder in remembrance of Charles Ryder - August 1930", 19th century half calf, rubbed, [Goldsmiths 33727], 8vo, Macao, S. Williams, 1844.⁂ Rare, we can trace no examples of any edition at auction. Library Hub lists three copies of the first edition and four of the much-expanded second (Leeds, Manchester, Senate House and Warwick). Includes a lengthy section on the costal navigation on China followed by a discussion of the best articles of import and export for China. The section on opium provides a figure of $14 million for the annual trade with China at the point of publication, this figure has been updated by a pencil note to margin date 1856 to $30 million. Names are given in Chinese characters and even full import forms are supplied to be copied out.
Egypt.- Hieroglyphs.- Champollion (Jean Francois) Grammaire Égyptienne, first edition, lithographed hieroglyphs throughout, some printed in red, a few in colours, occasional offsetting, original printed wrappers, upper and lower covers backed with a few repairs and some restoration to extremities, rebacked, some marking and toning to covers, folio, Paris, Firmin Didot Fréres, 1836[-1841].⁂ This monumental work of Champollion (1790-1832), known above all as the decipherer of the Rosetta stone, is the grand summation of his work in cracking Egyptian hieroglyphs and laid the foundations for all subsequent discoveries in Egyptology. It contains the first printed list of hieroglyphs; 260 in all. The printing, from Champollion's meticulous manuscript, was a complex process. It required a special combination of all the standard alphabetic languages (French, Latin, Greek, Coptic, etc.) to be set in the usual way in type, leaving blank spaces for the hieroglyphs. The typesetting was then transferred to lithographic plates where the hieroglyphs were engraved and then each page, including type and hieroglyphs, was reprinted lithographically. This was the first time such a technique was used in France. Rare in the original printed wrappers.
India.- Briggs (Henry George) The Cities of Gujarashtra: their Topography and History. Illustrated in the Journal of a Recent Tour, first edition, title with fore-edge repaired, occasional light spotting or damp-staining, some slight browning, small marginal worm holes throughout, heavier worming at beginning and end, affecting only a letter of the imprint "Bombay", final few leaves chipped and torn with repairs and restoration, affecting text with loss to a few words, later half calf, spine gilt, rubbed, lower joint starting, lge 4to, Bombay, for the Author, [1849].⁂ A rare account of "Gujarashtra" or present day Gujarat, covering the major cities of Surat, Ahmedabad, Bharuch etc, as well as the history of the Western colonial presence in the area.
Pokémon TCG Sealed Collector's Album. This lot contains a sealed Wizards of the Coast Collectors Ring Album. The album comes with 5 Ultra Pro pages and the check sheet for the first three TCG expansions. Extremely rare to find still sealed, this item comes from a former vendor and from a case of 5.
Pokémon TCG Sealed Collector's Album This lot contains a sealed Wizards of the Coast Collectors Ring Album. The album comes with 5 Ultra Pro pages and the check sheet for the first three TCG expansions. Extremely rare to find still sealed, this item comes from a former vendor and from a case of 5.
Pokémon TCG Sealed Collector's Album This lot contains a sealed Wizards of the Coast Collectors Ring Album. The album comes with 5 Ultra Pro pages and the check sheet for the first three TCG expansions. Extremely rare to find still sealed, this item comes from a former vendor and from a case of 5.
Pokémon TCG Sealed Collector's Album This lot contains a sealed Wizards of the Coast Collectors Ring Album. The album comes with 5 Ultra Pro pages and the check sheet for the first three TCG expansions. Extremely rare to find still sealed, this item comes from a former vendor and from a case of 5.
Pokémon TCG Sealed Collector's Album This lot contains a sealed Wizards of the Coast Collectors Ring Album. The album comes with 5 Ultra Pro pages and the check sheet for the first three TCG expansions. Extremely rare to find still sealed, this item comes from a former vendor and from a case of 5.
Pokémon TCG. Team Rocket Complete Full Set. This lot features a complete set of the Team rocket expansion, the fifth expansion in the trading card game released in 2000. This set features every card, every holo and non-holo and includes the very first 'secret' rare Dark Raichu. The set comes in numerical order and in a brand new Ultra Pro folder ready to be safely added to any collection. Condition Report: The overall condition of this set is between Near Mint to Good, with the vast majority of the cards being Excellent.
Pokémon TCG Base Set Collection. This lot contains a collection of over 120 cards primarily from the Base set, the first Pokémon set released in 1999. It features a partial complete set in numerical order and contains a number of holo cards, most notably a holo Charizard. The set features a holo Charizard, Gyarados, machamp and Ninetales alongside numerous rares and Holos from the Jungle and Fossil expansion. The collection comes in two vintage binders, one of them being the A5 size blue Wizards of the Coast 4-pocket binder. This is a perfect way for someone to start their Pokémon TCG collection. Condition Report: The overall condition of this collection is 'Excellent' with many of the commons, uncommons and rare being 'Excellent to Near Mint'. The Charizard is in Good to Light Played condition with slight edgeware, a small imperfection on the top left hand corner and minor scratches to the front. The remaining holos are in similar condition.
Pokémon TCG - Complete Team Rocket Expansion - Unlimited. This lot contains a complete Team Rocket expansion, the fourth Pokémon trading card set released early 2000. The set comes complete in the official Team Rocket vintage ring binder and includes the games first ever 'secret rare' Dark Raichu. This is a complete unlimited collection. Condition Report: The overall condition of this collection is Near Mint to Excellent.
Pokémon TCG - Complete Team Rocket Expansion 1st Edition & Unlimited. This lot contains a complete Team Rocket expansion, the fourth Pokémon trading card set released early 2000. This collection has a number of 1st edition cards including Dark Dragonite, Dark Gyarados & Rainbow Energy. The set comes complete in the official Pokémon TCG vintage ring binder and includes the games first ever 'secret rare' Dark Raichu. Condition Report: The overall condition of this collection is Excellent to Good.
Pokémon TCG & Topps Collection. This lot contains a mixture of official trading cards, mainly comprising of recent sets, the official Topps series one and Movie cards, The official McDonald's promos and the cards that came with the Burger King 'golden cards'. Cards of note, Dodrio Reverse holo from the Legendary Collection, Korrina's Focus in Rainbow rare, Inteleon Vmax and various V's. The Topps cards have foil and non-foil cards. Condition Report: The conditions of the cards range from Near Mint to Poor. The Topps cards are on the lower end and range from Played to Poor whereas the newer cards are Near mint to Good.
Pokémon TCG Vintage & Modern Collection. This lot contains a mixture of cards from across the history of the game. It features a number of expensive and highly collectable cards including: Charizard Holo from Evolutions (Near Mint to Excellent condition) MCharizard EX Secret rare From Evolutions (Good) Mewtwo & Mew GX TagTeam (Near Mint) Dark Charizard Holo From Team Rocket (Heavy played) Rayquaza GX Black Star Promo from Hidden Fates (Near Mint Condition) MBlastoise EX Secret rare from Evolutions (Near Mint) MGyarados EX from Breakpoint (Excellent) A sealed Shining Ho-Oh Alongside various rainbow rares, a Nidoking holo from Base Set 2, promos, cards from the celebrations set and over 200 commons and uncommons from Base Set to Team Rocket in 1st Edition and unlimited and 4th prints. All cards come in an official Ultra Pro 9-Pocket binder and official Pokémon TCG tin
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG The Duelist Genesis Special Edition Sealed . This lot contains one sealed Duelist Genesis Special Edition. The Special Edition contains three unlimited Yu-Gi-Oh sealed booster packs of The Duelist Genesis and a random Ultra rare promo card. Provenance: The item comes from a former games company based in the north of England
Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG 'YuGi' Booster Pack Collectors Tin 2004. This is an extremely rare tin only released in Japan. The item is sealed and features several Japanese packs that make up the English sets of Pharaoh's Servant, Magician's Force, Dark Crisis and Invasion of Chaos. It also contains a rare promo card: Chaos Emperor Dragon Envoy of the End in Ultimate Rare.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Starter Deck YuGi Evolution 1st Edition. This lot features a sealed 1st Edition English edition of the second series of Yu-Gi-Oh! structure decks. This deck improves upon the original and comes with an ultra rare Black Luster Soldier. The box is sealed Condition Report: In Excellent condition
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Starter Deck Kaiba Evolution 1st Edition. This lot features a sealed 1st Edition English edition of the second series of Yu-Gi-Oh! structure decks. This deck improves upon the original and comes with an ultra rare Kaiser Sea Horse and super rare Blue-Eyes White Dragon. The box is sealed Condition Report: Has a very small indent on the left hand side.
Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG 'YuGi' Booster Pack Collectors Tin 2004. This is an extremely rare tin only released in Japan. The item is sealed and features several Japanese packs that make up the English sets of Pharaoh's Servant, Magician's Force, Dark Crisis and Invasion of Chaos. It also contains a rare promo card: Chaos Emperor Dragon Envoy of the End in Ultimate Rare.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage Collection 1300+ Cards. This lot contains over 1300 cards ranging from sets such as LOB, MRD, POTD to Battle Pack and more. This lot primarily contains commons but you will find Super rare, Shatter Foil and other. This lot also comes with a four-pocket binder to store your cards in. This is a great lot for anyone who wants to collect older cards or play older formats of the card game. This lot also features a tin from the first ever wave of collectible tins. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from every condition - Near Mint all the way to Poor but the majority of these cards have been played with.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage Collection 1800+ Cards. This lot contains five official Yu-Gi-Oh! tins jam-packed with over 1800 cards ranging from the very first set up to the current year. This lot primarily contains commons but you will find Super rare, Shatter Foil, Secret rares and others. This lot also comes with an official Yu-Gi-Oh! 9-pocket binder to store your cards in. This is a great lot for anyone who wants to collect older cards or play older formats of the card game. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from every condition - Near Mint all the way to Poor but the majority of these cards have been played with.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage & Modern Collection 2200+ Cards. This lot contains six official Yu-Gi-Oh! tins jam-packed with over 2200 cards ranging from cards from very first sets all the way up to the current year. This lot primarily contains commons but you will find other rarities such as regular Rare. This is a great lot for anyone who wants to collect older cards or play older formats of the card game. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from every condition - Near Mint all the way to Poor but the majority of these cards have been played with.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage Collection 1600+ Cards. This lot contains four official Yu-Gi-Oh! tins jam-packed with over 1600 cards ranging from the very first set up to the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX era. This lot primarily contains commons but there is a possibility you will find Super rare or regular rare cards. This lot also comes with an official Yu-Gi-Oh! 9-pocket binder to store your cards in. One tin in particular has a bunch of cards in 1st edition from Ancient Sanctuary, Invasion of Chaos and other sets from that year. This is a great lot for anyone who wants to collect older cards or play older formats of the card game. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from every condition - Near Mint all the way to Poor but the majority of these cards have been played with.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage Collection 1900+ Cards. This lot contains four official Yu-Gi-Oh! tins jam-packed with over 1900 cards ranging from cards from very first sets of the game. This lot also contains an open box of Ancient Sanctuary filled with cards from Legend of Blue-eyes White Dragon, the first set released in 2001. This lot primarily contains commons but you may find other rarities such as regular Rare. This lot also contains an official Yu-Gi-Oh! folder also full of cards. This is a great lot for anyone who wants to collect older cards or play older formats of the card game. This lot contains a mixture of 1st edition and unlimited cards. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from every condition - Near Mint all the way to Poor but the majority of these cards have been played with.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage & Modern Collection 1500+ Cards. This lot contains four Yu-Gi-Oh! tins/boxes jam-packed with over 1500 cards ranging from cards from very first sets of the game all the way up to the most recent set. This lot primarily contains commons but you may find other rarities such as regular Rare, in fact his collection has over 80 rares from the most recent set, Tactical Masters. This lot also contains a 4-Pocket binder full of OCG Japanese and Korean cards including the original SDK Kaiba Structure deck. This is a great lot for anyone who wants to collect older cards or play older formats of the card game. This lot contains a mixture of 1st edition and unlimited cards. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from every condition - Near Mint all the way to Poor, newer cards will be Near Mint but a lot of the older cards have been played with.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Collection 180 Secret, Ultra and Super Rares. This lot contains an official Yu-Gi-Oh! folder completely filled with Secret, Ultra and Super Rare cards ranging from the very first structure decks all the way up to sets released this year. This lot also comes with an empty Master Collection Golden folder. Condition Report: The condition of these cards range from Near Mint to Poor, however the newer the card the better the condition.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Vintage Collection 180 Secret, Ultra and Super Rares. This lot contains an official Yu-Gi-Oh! folder completely filled with Secret, Ultra, Super and regular Rare cards ranging exclusively from the early days of the game. This includes cards from the very first structure decks, promos from the video games, original Secret rares and many iconic cards. Condition Report: The condition of these cards range from Good to Poor.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Modern Collection 180 Secret, Ultra and Super Rares. This lot contains an official Yu-Gi-Oh! folder completely filled with Secret, Ultra and Super Rare cards ranging from cards from the last seven years worth of releases. Condition Report: The condition of these cards range from Near Mint to Poor, however the majority of these cards are in Excellent condition with only a few being Poor.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Modern Collection 180 Secret, Ultra, Super & Rare cards. This lot contains an official Yu-Gi-Oh! folder completely filled with Secret, Ultra, Super and Rare cards ranging from cards from the last eight years worth of releases. Condition Report: The condition of these cards range from Near Mint to Good, however the majority of these cards are in Excellent condition and have never been played with.
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Collection 700+ Rare cards. This lot contains an official Yu-Gi-Oh! box filled with Rare cards ranging from across the games history. Condition Report: The condition of these cards range from Near Mint to Played, however the majority of these cards are in Excellent condition and have never been played with.
Large Magic The Gathering & Yu-Gi-Oh! Collection. This lot represents someone's brief foray into playing and collecting Magic the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh!. It features a massive box full of 'Fatpack' boxes full of cards and old 'draft' decks. In total we have 6 fatpack boxes, 2 opened booster boxes, random watch/shoe boxes with cards and small Yu-Gi-Oh! tins. The majority of the cards are commons and uncommons with a few 'rare' cards and foils. The cards range from the Theros/Return to Ravnica era of magic and the Yu-Gi-Oh! cards are mostly structure decks and random booster packs. Condition Report: The condition of the cards range from Near Mint to Poor.
A JIZHOU REVERSE-DECORATED 'LOTUS' MEIPING, SOUTHERN SONG TO YUAN DYNASTYChina, 1127-1368. Skillfully painted in swift brushwork with a continuous scroll of lotus, detailed with furled leaves, the present vase is particularly notable for its black-coffee brown glaze that provides a striking contrast with the lotus in white reserve.Published: Song Ceramics, the Eight Kiln Groups at a Glance, Examples from the Jiyuanshanfang Collection, 2008, page 102. Mentioned in the foreword by Li Zhiyan, Research Fellow at the Beijing Palace Museum, as “an outstanding example demonstrating its bold form, coupled with delicate painting”.Provenance: The Jiyuanshanfang Collection. A noted American private collector, acquired from the above. The Jiyuanshanfang Collection is currently housed on New York's Upper East Side and was originally founded upon an old family collection. A comprehensive catalog of the collection titled “Song Ceramics: The Eight Kiln Groups” was published in 2008 with a foreword written by Li Zhiyan, Research Fellow at the Beijing Palace Museum. Another contributor to this catalog was Martin Lorber, formerly Director of Sotheby's New York. Jiyuanshanfang's first exhibition was held in 2012 at the Morris Museum in New Jersey. In 2015, Jiyuanshanfang lent early Chinese ceramics to a large-scale exhibition at the Norton Museum of Art in Palm Beach, Florida, titled “High Tea: Glorious Manifestations - East and West”.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and firing flaws, few small chips to foot.Weight: 859.1 gDimensions: Height 23.6 cmWell potted, the rounded sides rising to a slightly waisted neck with a thick lipped rim. Boldly painted to the exterior with a vivid arrangement of lotus flowers and leaves reserved against an opaque glaze of dark brown, framed by line borders at the shoulder and above the foot, the glaze stopping unevenly above the foot, revealing the dark ware.Literature comparison: See a closely related Southern Song Jizhou meiping, also decorated with a white lotus pattern against a black background, excavated from Chaohu, Anhui, now preserved in the Anhui Provincial Museum, illustrated in Zhongguo wenwu jinghua daquan, taoci juan, Hong Kong, 1993, p. 290, no. 406. A similar lotus pattern can also be found on a printed textile from a tomb in Fujian whose occupant died in 1243, see Fuzhou Nansong Huangshengmu, Beijing, 1982, p. 125, fig. 91.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3 December 2015, lot 229 Price: HKD 400,000 or approx. EUR 55,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A rare 'Jizhou' 'lotus' vase, Southern Song dynasty Expert remark: Compare the near identical decoration and glaze. Note the different form and slightly smaller size (18.2 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's New York, 24 September 2021, lot 832 Price: USD 27,500 or approx. EUR 28,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A rare painted Jizhou bottle, Southern Song dynasty Expert remark: Note the closely related form and subject matter. Note that the vase is not reverse-decorated and of slightly smaller size (18.4 cm).南宋至元代吉州窯黑地白花蓮紋梅瓶中國，1127-1368年。小口，唇外卷，短頸，溜肩，橢圓形腹，矮圈足。器體輕薄細緻。口、頸部施黑釉，肩以下為蓮花、荷葉及蓮蓬果組成的黑地白花圖案，全器圖案裝飾飽滿，色調柔和富麗。 出版: 《宋瓷八大窯系一覽——吉緣山房藏品》，美國加州，2008年，第 102頁。北京故宮博物院研究員李志延在前言中提到："這是一個展示其大膽的形式，加上精緻的繪畫的傑出例子"。 來源：吉緣山房收藏；美國知名私人收藏購於上述收藏。吉緣山房收藏坐落於紐約上東區，最初建立在一個古老的家庭收藏基礎之上。曾出版過《宋瓷八大窯系一覽——吉緣山房藏品》（美國加州，2008年）一書，北京故宮博物院李知宴做前言 。此畫冊的另一作者為Martin Lorber，紐約蘇富比前經理。吉緣山房收藏的第一個展覽是2012年年在新澤西Morris Museum；2015年年吉緣山房曾給佛羅里達Norton Museum of Art出借過一批中國早期瓷器參加“High Tea: Glorious Manifestations - East and West” 展覽。 品相：狀況極好，輕微磨損和燒製缺陷，足部輕微小磕損。 重量：859.1 克 尺寸：高23.6 厘米 由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。
A 'TAOTIE' INCENSE STAND, XIANGJI, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. Of roughly oval, foliate-lobed form, the top carved to the sides with key-fret and inset with a conforming panel above the recessed waist carved with reticulated kui scroll panels, supported on an intricately carved apron decorated with taotie masks, pierced designs, and cloud scroll, the six elaborate cabriole legs carved with further archaistic scroll motifs, raised on a stretcher carved with key-fret to the sides.Provenance: From the private collection of Michael B. Weisbrod, New York, USA. Michael B. Weisbrod is a noted scholar of Chinese art, who has published extensively on the subject over a time span of more than 50 years. In 1972, Michael joined his father Dr. Gerald Weisbrod's Asian art gallery in Toronto, Canada. The father-and-son team opened their New York location on Madison Avenue in 1977, and during the next 45 years the gallery held a significant number of exhibitions, selling to museums and private collectors across the globe, eventually adding further locations in Shanghai and Hong Kong.Condition: Good condition with old wear, expected age cracks, small losses, minor chips, light scratches. There is a remote possibility that the apron and cabriole legs are of a significantly earlier date than the top, waist, and stretcher which date from the mid to late Qing dynasty. Fine, naturally grown patina overall.Dimensions: Height 69 cm, Width 60 cm (the tabletop)Incense stands, both in lacquer and hardwood, are seen in a variety of forms, including round, square, foliate, hexagonal and octagonal and are constructed with between three and six legs. Round lacquer incense stands appear to be the most commonly published examples and are depicted in woodblock prints from the Ming dynasty. The Palace Museum, Beijing has four examples ranging in date from the Xuande period (1426-1435) to the early Qing dynasty, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Furniture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, 2002, nos. 162, 165, 166, and 169.Expert's note: The timber from which this incense stand was made is rosewood (Dalbergia). It has a lovely grain and fine patina. While some houses refer to this type of wood as huanghuali, in our opinion and due to some subtle differences, it may also be accurate to refer to it as hongmu. The stand has been created by a highly skilled craftsman and the quality of the carving is excellent, most remarkably around the apron and cabriole legs.Expert's note (continued): Since the printing of this catalogue, we have been informed that this lot was originally acquired by Anunt Hengtrakul in New York, USA, c. 1985. Furthermore, it was at the time inspected by the famous Manhattan-based Chinese art dealer Robert H. Ellsworth and his restorer, Paul Chow, and both confirmed that while the apron and feet of this Xiangji are carved from Zitan, the top, waist and stretcher are made from Hongmu. Ellsworth specifically mentioned that while this seems to be a rare combination, he had seen other examples before. One such table for example is found in the Soame Jenyns Collection of Japanese and Chinese Art, sold at Christies London, 6 November 2018, lot 43, for GBP 32,500, or EUR 44,500 (converted and adjusted for inflation). A Xiangji with the same combination was sold by Sotheby's on 7 November 2018, lot 130, for GBP 32,500 or EUR 44,500 as well.Literature comparison:Compare a related xiangji, also supported on six legs, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in Wang Shixiang, Classic Chinese Furniture, London, 1986, pl. 76.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's London, 10 May 2011, lot 192 Price: GBP 18,750 or approx. EUR 30,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A huanghuali five-legged incense stand, xiangji, 18th century Expert remark: Compare the related openwork decoration to the apron. Note the smaller size (51.2 cm high)13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.清代饕餮紋香几中國，1644-1912年。六足香几，高束腰，造型優美典雅、線條高挑流暢，頂部刻有雷紋，並在束腰部上方嵌有一個面板，雕刻有網狀夔龍紋，牙條飾有饕餮面具，鏤空雕刻，捲雲紋，六條三彎腿上雕刻著卷葉紋，圓形托泥帶龜腳。 來源：美國紐約Michael B. Weisbrod私人收藏。Michael B. Weisbrod是一位著名的中國藝術學者，他在 50 多年的時間裡就該主題發表了大量著作。1972 年，Michael加入了他父親 Gerald Weisbrod 博士在加拿大多倫多的亞洲藝術藝廊。這對父子團隊於 1977 年在麥迪遜大道開設了他們的紐約分館，在接下來的 45 年裡，藝廊舉辦了大量展覽，向全球的博物館和私人收藏家出售作品，最終還在上海和香港開辦分店。品相：狀況良好，老化裂紋、小缺損、輕微碎屑、輕微劃痕。牙條和腿的年代可能早於其他部位。整體包漿細膩。 尺寸：高69 厘米，寬 60 厘米由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。
A RHINOCEROS HORN ARCHAISTIC LIBATION CUP, JUE, EARLY QING DYNASTYChina, 17th to early 18th century. Finely carved, one side of the vessel with a flattened spout, the other slightly raised and tapering into a wide curve. The lip surrounded by a wave border incised in shallow relief. The body carved with two sinuous chilong holding branches of lingzhi in their mouths. The rhinoceros horn of a deep honey color, darkening towards the legs, and with a silky, naturally grown patina.Provenance: From the collection of Malcolm Moncrieff Stuart, OBE, CIE, and thence by descent. Stuart was a State Magistrate in the Civil Service in India from 1928 and 1949. After retiring he returned to Edinburgh, Scotland. Condition: Some losses to lip and body, minor age cracks. Absolutely untouched original condition.Weight: 133.5 gDimensions: Height 12.3 cmThe present libation cup, superbly carved in the form of the well-known bronze ritual vessel jue, exhibits an exceptional level of skill exercised by the carver, who used the highly complex technique of bending different sections of the split horn outwards to form the three splayed blade legs.Literature comparison: See T. Fok, Connoisseurship of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China, page 93, lot 46, for a similar libation cup from the collection of Chun-hung Li. Compare a rhinoceros horn jue decorated with a taotie design illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Bamboo, Wood, Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Carvings, Shanghai, 2001, pl. 205, together with a four-legged ding form cup, pl. 206, and a tripod ding vessel, pl. 207.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 7 April 2011, lot 2710 Price: HKD 2,420,000 or approx. EUR 413,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A rhinoceros horn 'jue' libation cup, 17th centuryExpert remark: Compare the related color of the horn, splayed legs, and chilong decoration. Note the size (11 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 20 March 2012, lot 197Price: USD 182,500 or approx. EUR 230,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A rare rhinoceros horn archaistic libation cup (jue), Qing dynasty, 17th century Expert remark: Compare the related color of the horn and splayed legs. Note the size (10.2 cm).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.清初螭龍紋犀角杯中國，十七至十八世紀初。爵形杯，雕刻精美，杯子一側的杯流扁平，另一側略微凸起並逐漸變細。杯口外壁淺浮雕波浪紋，外壁浮雕兩條螭龍，嘴裡叼著靈芝。犀角杯呈深蜜色，向腿部往下逐漸變深，並帶有絲般的光澤。 來源：Malcolm Moncrieff Stuart 收藏，OBE，CIE，保存至今。Stuart曾從 1928 年到 1949 年，擔任印度州治安法官。退休後，他回到了蘇格蘭的愛丁堡。 品相：杯口和杯體有局部磕損，輕微的年代裂縫。原始狀況。 重量：133.5 克 尺寸：高 12.3 厘米 文獻比較： 一件相似的犀角杯，Chun-hung Li收藏，見 T. Fok，《Connoisseurship of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China》，頁93，lot 46。比較一件饕餮紋犀角爵，見《故宮博物院藏珍品全集‧竹木牙角雕刻》，上海，2001年，編號205，與一件四足鼎杯，編號206，和三足鼎，編號207。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：香港蘇富比，2011年4月7日，lot 2710 價格：HKD 2,420,000（相當於今日EUR 413,500） 描述：十七世紀爵形犀角杯 專家評論：比較相近的犀角顏色、杯腳外撇和螭龍裝飾。請注意尺寸(11厘米)。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2012年3月20日，lot 197 價格：USD 182,500（相當於今日EUR 230,500） 描述：十七世紀爵形犀角杯 專家評論：比較相近的犀角顏色和杯腳外撇。請注意尺寸(10.2厘米)。
A GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID 'FIGHTING BEARS' BRONZE MAT WEIGHT, WARRING STATES TO HAN DYNASTYOpinion: While bronze mat weights from the Warring States Period or the Han dynasty are rarer and rarer to come across on the market, it has nowadays become almost impossible to find one with such well preserved and detailed inlay work. The drama of the depiction has been copied over and over during later periods, and for all kinds of purposes, but it has never been achieved again to the extent found in the present lot.China, 5th century BC to 2nd century AD. Boldly cast as two ferocious bears locked in combat, one biting into his opponent's back as this one roars in anguish with his tongue outstretched. Finely inlaid in gold and silver, the two animals with scroll and geometric decoration as well as subtle detailing to their bodies, the sides of the circular base with a scroll band between line borders.Provenance: From a noted private collector in the Pacific Northwest, USA.Condition: Superb condition, commensurate with age. Wear, signs of weathering and erosion, corrosion, malachite and cuprite encrustation, nicks, scratches, losses and cracks. The gold and silver inlays exceptionally well-preserved. A bronze weight of around 2,000 years of age or more in such well-preserved condition must be considered exceedingly rare.Weight: 590.0 gDimensions: Diameter 6.7 cm, Height 5 cmWith a velvet-padded silk storage box. (2)Mat weights crafted from precious materials such as bronze and jade, often gilded or inlaid with gold, silver or gemstones, were produced in sets of four and served a practical function of anchoring down woven mats for seating. Mats and corner-weights were believed to have been used at banquets, even those laid out in tombs. Inlaid animal-form weights were discovered in the tomb of Dou Wan, consort of Liu Sheng, Prince Jing of Zhongshan (d. 113 BC), alongside food and wine vessels.The sculptural depiction of animals in combat was introduced to China from the nomadic and semi-nomadic cultures of Central Asia, the Eurasian steppes, and the Ordos region, and was an innovation particular to the Warring States and Han dynasty periods. During the early Western Han dynasty, the imperial Shanglin zoological park and hunting reserve adjacent to the walled city grew in size and importance. Conceived as a microcosm of the empire, it allowed the emperor and his courtiers to observe and study the various species of plants and animals known at the time. The site also served as a venue for orchestrated animal combat for the entertainment of the court.Literature comparison: Compare a closely related silver and gold-inlaid bronze mat weight from the Han dynasty depicting a ram and tiger, illustrated by Jenkins, Mysterious Sprits, Strange Beasts, Earthly Delights: Early Chinese Art from the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Collection, Portland, 2005, page 60, and now in the collection of the Portland Art Museum. Compare a pair of related bronze figures of tigers, with similar gold and silver inlay, but of larger size (29 cm), dated to the Warring States period, illustrated by Christian Deydier, Oriental Bronzes, XXIIIe Biennale des Antiquaires, Paris, September 2006, pages 10-21.Auction result comparison:Type: Related Auction: Christie's New York, 16 September 2010, lot 886 Price: USD 182,500 or approx. EUR 240,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A Rare Gold and Silver-Inlaid Bronze Tiger-Form Weight, Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD) Expert remark: Compare the similar size (6.7 cm) and purpose, and the inlay in gold and silver.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 13 October 2021, lot 3674 Price: HKD 441,000 or approx. EUR 57,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: An inscribed gold and silver-inlaid bronze weight, Han dynastyExpert remark: Compare the closely related subject matter, dynamic posture, and size (6.8 cm). Note the different decoration, albeit still employing gold and silver inlay.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 22 March 2022, lot 7 Price: USD 88,200 or approx. EUR 86,500 converted at the time of writingDescription: A gold, turquoise and malachite-inlaid bronze weight, Early Western Han dynastyExpert remark: Compare the closely related subject matter, gold inlay, and size (6.9 cm). Note the use of turquoise and malachite inlays.戰國至漢代錯金銀“斗熊”銅席鎮中國，公元前五世紀至公元二世紀。銅鎮作兩隻正在打架的熊造型，一隻熊正雙目圓睜，雙耳後抿，寬鼻闊嘴，回首咆哮；另一隻咬住對手的後背。細部刻畫入微。通體採用錯金銀工藝。形小而氣勢雄渾，造型生動自然，十分精緻。由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。
A RARE AND IMPORTANT BRONZE RITUAL AXE-HEAD, YUE, EARLY SHANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 1500-1400 BCOpinion: Except for the different size, the present lot has remarkable similarities with a yue that bears a near-identical relief decoration surrounding the central hole, but lacks the taotie at the haft. This yue was excavated in 1974 from Lijiazui Tomb M2 in Panlongcheng and is now in the Hubei Provincial Museum. Discovered in 1954, Panlongcheng is a city-site that dates from the early Shang Dynasty. Located on the bank of Panlong Lake in Huangpi District, it covers an area of roughly 15 acres. The city conforms to the top-layer culture (circa 1500 BC) of the Shang site of Erligang in terms of bronze-making techniques, burial customs, styles of jade-wares, and features of pottery. It might have been a state built by Shang people in the middle reaches of the Yangtze to exploit resources in the south. Its discovery confirmed for the first time that the Shang culture of the Central Plains had reached the valley of the Yangtze River already during the early Shang Dynasty. The discovery of the yue in tomb 2 also confirms the function of the city as a military stronghold. Given the many features and striking resemblances that the present lot shares with the larger yue from Panlongcheng, and the provenance history described below, it seems possible, if not likely, that our yue was once found at the same site.China, ca. 1500-1400 BC. The wide flattened blade with a beveled edge, crisply cast in deep relief with Kui dragons with raised eyes flanking a large central aperture below two small rectangular holes, the haft similarly cast with taotie masks.Provenance: Mandala Fine Arts, Hong Kong, 1989. Acher Eskenasy, Paris, acquired from the above (invoice lost). Martin Doustar, Brussels, acquired from the above in 2011. An American gentleman, acquired from the above. A copy of a handwritten letter, signed by Acher Eskenasy, confirming his purchase of the present lot from Mandala Fine Arts, Hong Kong, in 1989 and its sale to Martin Doustar in 2011, accompanies this lot. Acher Eskenasy is a noted French scholar and collector of Asian and tribal art. Major works previously owned by him are now in important collections and museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Musee du Quai Branly in Paris.Condition: Superb condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, signs of weathering and erosion, corrosion, minor nicks, cracks and scratches. Fine, naturally grown patina with malachite encrustation overall.Weight: 838.8 g (excl. stand)Dimensions: Length 24.9 cm (excl. stand)With an associated metal stand. (2)The yue was an ancient long-handled weapon and instrument of execution, symbolic of noble authority. Evidence suggests that these axes played a part in ritual beheadings in addition to being symbols of power. Almost central holes also dominate several other early bronze axes, including two from Panlongcheng in Hubei province.Literature comparison: Compare a closely related bronze yue, with near-identical relief decoration and central hole, but of larger size (41.4 cm) and lacking the taotie at the haft, excavated in 1974 from Lijiazui Tomb M2 in Panlongcheng and now in the Hubei Provincial Museum, illustrated by Wen Fong, The Great Bronze Age of China: An Exhibition from The People's Republic of China, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2013, page 104, no. 7. Another closely related bronze yue, with near-identical relief decoration and central hole, but of larger size (35.2 cm) and lacking the taotie at the haft, is in the Jiangxi Provincial Museum. Compare a closely related bronze yue, also with a large central hole, excavated in 1995 from Guojiazhuang Southeast, Tomb M26, and now in the Yin Ruins Museum. Compare a related bronze ceremonial axe, dated to the Eastern Zhou dynasty, 11th century BC, illustrated by Christian Deydier Oriental Bronzes Ltd., Le Banquet des Dieux, Bronzes Rituels de la Chine Ancienne, Paris, January 1996, page 37, no. 12. Compare a related yue axe, also decorated with taotie masks, dated to the Shang dynasty, 13th-11th century BC, from the collection of the King of Sweden, illustrated by Christian Deydier, Chinese Bronzes, Fribourg, 1980, page 86, no. 59. Compare a related qi axe with a human mask on the blade, in the collection of the Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst, Berlin, dated to the Shang dynasty, 13th-11th century BC, illustrated ibidem, page 88, no. 63.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 20 March 2012, lot 3 Price: USD 80,500 or approx. EUR 100,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: An archaic bronze ritual axe-head (yue), Shang dynasty, 12th/11th century BC Expert remark: Compare the related form, though slightly flared, similar relief decoration, and the taotie masks to the haft. Compare also the closely related rectangular holes. Note the smaller size (16.4 cm).公元前1500-1400年商代早期銅鉞中國，公元前約1500-1400年。器體呈梯形，長方形內直，肩部平直，兩側有對稱的長方形孔，弧刃，兩側略外張，器身中部有較大的圓孔，肩下及兩側各飾夔紋，柄上有饕餮紋。由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。
A LARGE AND MASSIVE FAHUA-GLAZED STONEWARE BUST OF GUANYIN, MING DYNASTYChina, 16th century. The scarves, jewelry, and crown are glazed turquoise, the hair is glazed black, and the face is detailed with pigment. Exposed areas of flesh are fired in the biscuit to lend a greater naturalism to the figure.Expert's note: This impressive statue is a classic example of the vibrant fahua-decorated Buddhist images made at Jingdezhen in the mid-Ming period. Fahua wares have been produced since the 14th century in the north in Shanxi, during the Yuan dynasty, and in the south at Jingdezhen during the 15th century. The distinct alkaline glazes of fahua wares were mainly used for large objects and it is likely that the present lot was used in a temple or shrine for many centuries.Guanyin's left hand is raised and held in vitarka mudra. She wears billowing scarves and is adorned with a floral necklace. Her serene face shows heavy-lidded downcast eyes, gently curved brows, plump cheeks, and full lips, all framed by long pendulous earlobes and neatly incised hair falling elegantly in strands over the shoulders, tied up into a high chignon behind the foliate tiara, which is centered by a small image of the Buddha Amitabha.Provenance: French trade. Condition: Excellent condition, commensurate with age, with extensive old wear and expected firing flaws, intentional glaze crackling, one finger missing, some glaze flaking, remnants of ancient pigment.Weight: 9,760 g Dimensions: Height 55 cmLiterature comparison: Compare a related polychrome figure which may represent the Daoist deity Yuan Shi Tian Zun (The Primal Celestial Excellency) of the San Qing (Three Pure Ones), dated to the Ming dynasty, circa 1488-1644, in the collection of the British Museum, museum number 1930,0719.62. Compare with a closely related sancai Buddha from the Avery Brundage collection, now in the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, object number B60P139.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 1 June 2011, lot 3767 Price: HKD 4,580,000 or approx. EUR 781,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A rare Ming sancai glazed stoneware figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 16th century Expert remark: Note the sancai glaze and larger size (89.8 cm).明代大型法華釉觀音半身像中國，十六世紀。觀音的飄帶、瓔珞和王冠是綠松石色釉，頭髮施黑色釉，面部彩繪。身體部分為素抷。觀音的左手舉起結安慰印。觀音身披飄帶，戴著瓔珞，面容平靜祥和，眼睛微垂，微彎的眉毛，臉龐豐滿，長耳垂，頭髮優雅披在肩上，葉冠後有高髻，葉冠中央有阿彌陀佛像。 專家注釋：這尊造像可以説是明代中期景德鎮法華佛教造像的經典例子。十四世紀北方山西以及十五世紀南方景德鎮開始生產法華器。法華釉主要用於大型物件，這件造像很可能在寺廟裏使用了多個世紀。 來源：法國古玩交易。 品相：品相極佳，有大量磨損和燒製缺陷，釉面開片和剝落，一根手指缺失，一些釉剝落，顏料殘餘。 重量：9,760 克 尺寸：高 55 厘米 文獻比較： 比較一件相近的1488-1644年明代可能為彩釉元始天尊，收藏於大英博物館，編號1930,0719.62。比較一件非常相近的三彩佛陀，來自 Avery Brundage collection，現藏於舊金山亞洲藝術博物館，編號B60P139。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：香港佳士得，2011年6月1日，lot 3767 價格：HKD 4,580,000（相當於今日EUR 781,000） 描述：十六世紀明代三彩觀音像 專家評論：請注意三彩和尺寸較大(89.8厘米)。
A RARE PALE CELADON JADE 'SANYANG AND TAIJITU' GROUP, 18TH CENTURYChina. Carved as three recumbent rams, the larger animal with its head turned to the right, two smaller rams nestled at its side, each with wisps of vapor billowing from the mouths, with fine hair markings on the edge of the tails. The larger ram with a taijitu symbol emerging from its vapor. The translucent stone of an even pale celadon tone.Provenance: From the collection of the late Michael Sherrard CBE, QC, acquired before 2000 and thence by descent. Michael Sherrard (1928-2012) was an English barrister in fraud and company law who was considered one of the great recent influences on the legal profession. He was involved in numerous high-profile cases in both English and East Asian courts, particularly Hong Kong and Singapore. Together with Linda Goldman, he wrote a memoir titled “Wigs and Wherefores: A Biography of Michael Sherrard QC”. Sherrard was an enthusiastic collector of Chinese art, especially jade carvings. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear, a fine natural fissure to the larger ram's head, and possibly microscopic nicks here and there. The stone with an attractive soft polish.Weight: 353.5 g Dimensions: Length 10.2 cmThe ram is a symbol of filial piety, kindness, and patience. The three rams, san yang, are also an auspicious motif, related both to the sun and to male children, as they provide a rebus for san yang kai tai, the opening up of the new growth in spring, which in turn symbolizes happiness and good fortune. Furthermore, the motif of three goats with the taijitu symbol suggests the auspicious beginning of a new year, based on a quotation from the I Ching (Yijing or Book of Changes).A taijitu is a symbol or diagram in Chinese philosophy representing Taiji, the "utmost extreme", in both its monist (wuji) and its dualist (yin and yang) aspects. Such a diagram was first introduced by Song dynasty philosopher Zhou Dunyi (1017-1073) in his Taijitu shuo. The modern Taoist canon, compiled during the Ming era, has at least half a dozen variants of such taijitu. The two most similar are the "Taiji Primal Heaven" (tà ijà xiāntiān tú) and the "wuji" (wújà tú) diagrams, both of which have been extensively studied during the Qing period for their possible connection with Zhou Dunyi's taijitu.Literature comparison:Compare with three jade groups of the three rams in the Palace Museum, Beijing, one illustrated in Jadeware (III), The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Hong Kong, 1995, pl. 88 (fig. 1). Compare two groups illustrated in Zhongguo Yuqi Quanji, vol. 6, pls. 269 and 307. Compare also one jade group of rams in the Tianjin Municipal Museum, illustrated in Cang Yu, Hong Kong, 1993, pl. 216.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's New York, 24 March 2011, lot 1462Price: USD 80,500 or approx. EUR 101,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A finely carved pale greenish-white jade ram group, sanyang, 18th centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related pose, the vapor, as well as the color of the jade, and the size (7.7 cm).Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's New York, 12 September 2018, lot 330Price: USD 55,000 or approx. EUR 62,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A white jade 'san yang' group, Qing dynasty, 18th centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related pose, the vapor, the yin-yang symbol on the back, as well as the color of the jade, and the size (11.7 cm).十八世紀罕見青白玉三羊開泰擺件中國。青白玉圓雕三羊，趴伏於地，昂首擺尾，神態溫順。大羊口中叼著一株靈芝。玉質堅實，光澤柔美，刀法細膩，打磨精緻圓潤。 來源：Michael Sherrard CBE，QC 收藏，於 2000 年之前購買，保存至今。Michael Sherrard (1928-2012年) 是一名英國大律師，被認為是近期對法律界產生重大影響的人物之一。 他在英國和東亞法院，尤其是香港和新加坡，參與了多起著名案件。 他與Linda Goldman一起寫了一本回憶錄，題為《Wigs and Wherefores: A Biography of Michael Sherrard QC》。 Sherrard 是一位熱心的中國藝術品收藏家，尤其喜愛玉雕。 品相：狀況良好，輕微磨損，公羊頭部有細密的天然裂縫，有微小的刻痕。 重量：353.5 克 尺寸：長10.2 厘米由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。
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