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Lot 34
Protector 2018 unique bronze (and cast direct from combustible materials gathered from Hackney marsh) 29 x 7 x 8.5cm Footnote: Protector is symbolic of a warm and generous figure, someone who looks out for others. Gus Farnes sculpts figures that explore the human condition, responding to geopolitics and the concerns of our times. He uses a wide range of materials, bound and fixed with wax and then cast directly to bronze, creating works on both an intimate and monumental scale. Farnes studied Fine Art Sculpture at Norwich University of the Arts (2004-2007), where he was mentored by Chris Summerfield (assistant to Henry Moore at the Royal College of Art). He went on to work in London as a graphic designer before moving to Suffolk in 2016, where he continues to live and work.His sculptures have been acquired for private collections throughout Europe, the US, Asia and Australasia
Lot 36
Smoke Fox giclee print on hannemulle etching paper, Artist’s Proof 80x85cm, unframed Footnote: Maria Pavledis is an artist and printmaker who works with the dreamlike world of fairy tale and narrative, drawing upon the relationships between animals, humans and nature, including the darker and uncanny elements. Starting from a very strong commitment to drawing, she develop images using a mixture of traditional and non -traditional methods, including etching, drypoint, monoprint, projection installation, and more particularly, smoke drawing. The unusual smoke drawing method is developed from a process used in etching called ‘smoking the plate’ where the copper plate is blackened with a lighted wax taper before the image is drawn on. Maria always took great pleasure in creating rhythms and patterns on the plate with the smoke, and started to experiment with smoke on paper and from that began working on larger scale drawings. The work in this show creates an iconic animal presence which connects the viewer with a sense of reverie. Maria studied painting at Norwich School of Art and did an MA in printmaking at Camberwell College of Art.
Lot 1082
Brett Murray (b.1961) South African ''Africa Maquette'' Initialled and numbered 15/15 bronze and yellow paint, on plinth, 36cm high (including base) Literature: Brett Murray (2013) Brett Murray, Johannesburg: Jacana Media. Page 274, and illustrated in a photograph of the artist's Cape Town studio, page 35. Brett Murray is a South African artist mostly known for his steel and mixed media wall sculptures. Called ''the dark prince of South Africa's pop art'' by the art critic Brenda Atkinson, Murray's work addresses the wars of the cultures, the clash between Afrocentrism and Eurocentrism, the old and the new South Africa's. The present lot is a maquette from an edition of 15 for his large scale piece titled ''Africa'', which is in Cape Town's pedestrian zone. ''With my work I hope to critically entertain. Through satirical and tragic reflections on South Africa, I hope to shift people's perspectives and change people's minds, indulgent, arrogant, and pretentious as this might sound,'' Brett Murray. See illustration
Lot 523
Edwardian Cars - 28 early postcards featuring both American and European manufacturers including Buick and Overland, plus 22 early black and white small scale photographs, some very interesting cars featured including two images of a Mercedes Benz chassis at Brooklands, George Abercromby on his 200 HP Fiat etc.
Lot 524
Early Motoring - seven black and white postcards, three depicting vintage Jowett motorcars, a Ford Model T in front of The Stores at Kemerton, and five Napier related cards, three annotated with their drivers, Lieut. Col. Mayhew, Mr C. Jarrott and Mr J.W. Stocks; also two larger scale period photographs of Napiers.
Lot 544
Early Competition and other Motorcycles - a postcard showing H. Langman and his co-rider on a Scott combination, two postcards depicting the winner and third place riders at the Junior Amateur TT 1928, plus 19 black and white photographs including 1950s racing bikes in action; also a larger scale photograph of an Inter Varsity Hill Climb, circa 1924, featuring a 1923 8 HP Zenith, 'G.T.G. on bike..P.L.B.Wills "in" sidecar' and a second by repute depicting 'Daredevil motorcyclist Bert Ninteman...'.
Lot 65
Janet Rawlins (b.1931) ''Bolton Abbey'' Signed, inscribed verso, pencil and watercolour, unframed, together with a further mixed media example by the same hand depicting the village of Bainbridge, 13cm by 30cm and 26.5cm by 37cm respectively (2) Artist's Resale Rights/Droit de Suite may apply to this lot, please refer to our Terms of Business Janet Rawlins grew up in Horsforth near Leeds, and studied for Design and Teaching at Leeds College of Art) from 1947-1952. Rawlins trained as an illustrator and also carried out commissions for large scale machine embroidered fabric collages. She exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy in the 1950s and 60s. She draws her inspiration from the Yorkshire Dales where she lives and is best known for her landscapes in fabric collage and watercolour.
Lot 703
A large Coalport jewelled Banquet lamp, Chicago Exhibition 1893, the removable reservoir with relief moulded leaves and tooled gilt floral sprigs highlighted with jewels, on a knopped baluster and tricorn base, modelled with raised foliate scroll cartouches, acanthus lappets and Rococo fish scale bands, in pink and cream, highlighted in gilt, 61cm high excluding fitting
Lot 397
Heng Long - Abrams 1/16 scale M1A2 tank with 2.4 GHz transmitter. This version has metal tracks and chains. Fires an invisible IR signal to be used as part of Heng Long's Infrared Battle System, which disables other tanks when hit five times during simulated combat. Up to 20 tanks at the same time can battle each other.This model fires BBs and has a simulated exhaust system. The tank does not have a power bank. This item was not originally supplied with a radio control unit which was intended to be bought separately.29 cm 22 cm 63 cm
Lot 407
HG - HG P408 Humvee style with light and sound Function 1/10 scale 2.4G 4WD 16CH 30km/h Rc Model U.S.4X4. Painted in Military Police livery. This model is in excellent visual condition.This item was not originally supplied with a radio control unit which was intended to be bought separately.28cm x 22cm x 47cm
Lot 411
HG -RC MRAP COUGAR U.S. Military Vehicle 6X6 HG P602 1/12 2.4G 6WD 16CH ARTR2.4G (16 channel) automatic frequency full-scale synchronous remote control systemThe turret can be rotated in 360 degrees.Spring steel plate shock absorber + telescopic double shock absorptionFront and rear independent link type straight bridge hanging systemThe front of the vehicle has a bonnet that can be opened.The axle adopts a tapered gear inner differential speed reduction transmission structureVariable stroke CVD ball type universal joint shaftThe front of the car comes with a metal bumper bumperSix wheel drive, using planetary teeth driving structureSound system.No battery or charger. This item was not originally supplied with a radio control unit which was intended to be bought separately.36cm x 23cm x 62 cm
Lot 417
CROSSRC - HC4 4 x 4 4WD TRUCK model. 1/10 scale,aluminium chassis, aluminium axle casings, steel axles with hardened steel gears, steel driveshafts with universal joints, shock absorbers and leaf spring suspension, beadlock wheels with soft grip tyres, led lights system, aluminium transfer gearbox.23cm x 24cm x 53cm
Lot 418
Axial - R/C rock crawler SCX10 II UMG10 1/10 Scale Elec 4WD made from Kit C-AXI90075 with twin axle vehicle. In working order with battery pack. This model shows no external damage and appears in excellent condition.This item was not originally supplied with a radio control unit which was intended to be bought separately.Vehicle 42cm x 24cm x 45 cmTrailer 12cm x 35 cm x 62 cm
Lot 419
CROSSRC - HC4 4 x 4 4WD TRUCK model. 1/10 scale,aluminium chassis, aluminium axle casings, steel axles with hardened steel gears, steel driveshafts with universal joints, shock absorbers and leaf spring suspension, beadlock wheels with soft grip tyres, led lights system, aluminium transfer gearbox.With battery, working winch and light up double axle work trailer.This item was not originally supplied with a radio control unit which was intended to be bought separately.23cm x 24cm x 53 cm
Lot 423
CrossRC - HC6 truck Scaled at 1/12 with 6 wheel drive.This model has a 2 speed transmission, steel gears and alloy chassis. Working with battery.Finished in a to a high level with bed canopy in desert livery with working winch.With CossRC D20 1/12 Scale 152mm Howitzer Towed GunH - 25 cm D - 22 cm L - 60 cm
Lot 430
Tamiya - a built Tamiya 1:14 scale RC Mercedes-Benz Actros 3363 6x4 3 axle truck and Intercontinental Express Trailer. A highly detailed model that measures over 1 metre in length with its trailer. Both appear to be in Excellent condition with signs of display and light use. The set is without transmitter / control unit.
Lot 431
Crossrc - BC8 Mammoth 1/12 Scale 8x8 Off Road Military Truck with Croosrc T247 Transporter Trailer For The BC8 Mammoth 1/12 scaleThe truck is an 8 wheel drive full CNC aluminium chassis, steel front bumper, metal hinges to all doors, front and rear metal tow hooks and winches. It also has all metal cnc suspension, steering on front 2 wheels, full sound system and custom tyres with foam filling. The trailer is specifically made to go with the BC Mammoth truck. Several key features are retractable front support legs 8 off road tyres and R/C operated rear loading ramp.The trailer has spare tyres and connects electrically to the truck to give it rear lights. This kit has been put together with great care and attention to detail. It appears to be complete and ready to go with battery pack and rc receiver. Please see the Crossrc website for more details.This item was not originally supplied with a radio control unit which was intended to be bought separately.Truck approx.27cm x 25cm x 78cmTrailer approx 20cm x 31cm x 165cm
Lot 301
A ‘CHINESE LANTERN’ DISH WITH XIEZHU ZHUREN ZAO MARK, DAOGUANGChina, 1821-1850. The shallow sides rising from the tapering ring foot to the slightly everted gilt rim. The interior painted with Chinese lanterns on thin branches with leaves as well as two butterflies, the exterior with three evenly spaced bats. The base inscribed in iron-red with a studio mark in seal characters reading Xiezhu zhuren zao (‘made by the Master of Wind Music’).Provenance: From a private collection in New York.Condition: Absolutely perfect condition with only very minor wear, firing irregularities, and light surface scratches.Weight: 496 gDimensions: Diameter 24.1 cmThe four-character seal mark, Xie zhu zhu ren, may also be translated as ‘Master of the Xie Bamboo’. Xie (cutting), is the name of a valley in the Kunlun Mountains. There, during the reign of the ‘Yellow Emperor’ Huangdi, it is said the first musical scale was made from varying lengths of cut bamboo.Auction result comparison: Compare with a closely related dish from the same studio at Christie’s New York in Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art on 15 September 2011, lot 1650, sold for USD 18,750. Compare also with related spoons of the same studio and motif at Christie's New York in Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art (Parts I & II) on 23 March 2012, lot 2130, sold for USD 8,750.道光《嶰竹主人造》款粉彩福壽盤 中國，1821-1850年。淺盤，圈足，邊緣鎏金。盤内粉彩描繪桃樹與蝴蝶。外壁三隻蝙蝠。底足礬紅釉書“嶰竹主人造”。 來源：紐約私人收藏 品相：絕對完美的狀態，只有極少的磨損，燒制不規則和輕微的表面划痕。重量：496 克 尺寸：直徑 24.1 厘米 拍賣結果比較：一件相近且同款的盤見紐約佳士得Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art 拍場，2011年9月15日 lot 1650, 售價USD 18,750。比較另一件同款且同樣主題的湯匙，於紐約佳士得Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art (Parts I & II) 售出，2012年3月23日，Lot 2130，售價 USD 8,750。
Lot 341
A ‘MUTTON FAT’ WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTYChina, 18th-19th century. Of flattened ovoid form. A test on the Mohs scale reveals a hardness between 7-8. The pure jade, with one tiny russet inclusion to one side, is superbly hollowed. The stone is of an unusually even ivory-white color, and presumably to accentuate this, a slightly glossier surface polish has been applied.Provenance: French private collection.Condition: Pristine condition with only very minimal natural flaws to the material and microscopic chipping to the lip.Stopper: Coral cabochon with an incised and gilt metal fitting and neatly carved spoonWeight: 85.6 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 62 mm. Diameter neck 17 mm and mouth 7 mmPure white jade was always valued at Court, from the Song dynasty onwards, and much of the finest material was left undecorated, such as the present bottle. Plain white jade snuff bottles in the National Palace Museum collection Taipei are illustrated in Snuff Bottles in the Collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1991, pls. 111, 114, 116 and 117.Auction comparison: Compare to a related bottle at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, Snuff Bottles from the Mary and George Bloch Collection: Part X, 1 June 2015, lot 172, sold for HKD 437,500.清代羊脂白玉鼻烟壺中國，十八至十九世紀。扁圓形。莫氏硬度測試結果為7-8。白玉，只有在一面可見細微脈絡，掏膛極好。白玉顏色異常均勻，牙白色，並且為了突出這一點，表面拋光極好。 來源：法國私人收藏. 品相：原始狀態，材料的自然瑕疵極少，壺唇微磕。 壺蓋：珊瑚壺蓋，鎏金金屬刻紋蓋托，雕刻整齊的小壺匙. 重量：85.6 克 尺寸：總高62 毫米，頸部直徑17 毫米，嘴部直徑7 毫米 拍賣結果比較：一件相近鼻烟壺見香港蘇富比 Snuff Bottles from the Mary and George Bloch Collection: Part X拍場，2015年6月1日lot 172, 售價HKD 437,500.
Lot 364
A SAPPHIRE SNUFF BOTTLE, POSSIBLY IMPERIAL, QING DYNASTYChina, 1750-1850. Well hollowed with a small mouth, finely carved in relief to one side with a monkey seated next to a craggy rock, pointing with one raised hand towards a butterfly flying above, and to the other with a grazing horse.Provenance: From the private collection of Dr. Mary Kaufman, New York, USA. Thence by descent within the same family. Dr. Kaufman (1927-2013) was a well known NYC snuff bottle collector.Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear. The stone with natural fissures, some of which may have developed into small hairline cracks over time.Stopper: Coral stopper carved as a clambering chilong, gilt metal collar.Weight: 102.0 gDimensions: Height including stopper 63 mm. Diameter neck 19 mm and mouth 6 mmMonkeys are a popular subject partly because of their meaning in various rebuses, but also because of their longevity symbolism. The depiction of a monkey on a horse’s back for example represents the rebus ‘Ma shang feng hou’, which may be translated as ‘May you receive a swift promotion to a high rank of office’. The butterfly is likewise a symbol of longevity and appears in rebuses because the character ‘die’ is homophonous to another character meaning ’70 to 80 years of age’.This is one of the best from a group of early sapphire snuff bottles, several of which are of related form (see literature comparison). The color of the stone is extraordinary for so large a piece, deep, dense and vibrant, all equally spread throughout the bottle. Even the pattern of matrix and paler clouds, which inevitably run through a sapphire pebble of this size, are attractive and fascinating as texture.Harder than jadeite to work, and being a precious material and translucent, sapphire is almost never extensively hollowed, although this particular bottle is reasonably well hollowed, even by jadeite standards for the range of bottles of this general shape. A test reveals a Mohs hardness of 7-8 for the matrix areas and clearly above 8 (and some even above 9) for the purer areas. The hollowing is also achieved through a relatively small mouth, a common feature of the oval bottles in sapphire, ruby or jadeite which may offer a further clue to dating. In 1888, Zhang Yishu wrote some supplementary remarks to Zhao Zhiqian's Yonglu xianjie (see Richard John Lynn's translation, JICSBS Summer, 1995, p. 18). He comments that originally the size of a snuff bottle mouth might exceed 12 mm, but that later this changed so they would not exceed 6 mm. He puts no date on this change, but if we look to hardstone bottles with mouths of 6 mm or less for further information, it would seem that by the Qianlong period, and particularly the second half, the smaller mouth was already well established.Sapphire and ruby were among the stones classified by the court as 'precious' along with pearls, jadeite, cat's eye and diamonds, while the 'semi-precious' materials were tourmaline, nephrite, amethyst, amber, turquoise, lapis lazuli, coral, quartz, agate, seashells, and others (according to Guoli Gugong bowuyuan 1986, p. 30). The same source informs us that on court belts, the use of ruby and sapphire was reserved for the emperor (p. 31). However, this does not mean that the materials were generally restricted to the emperor, since the hat-finial of the first rank of civil or military officials was also of ruby.Both sapphire and ruby are of the corundum family and consist of crystals of aluminum oxide. If chromium ions replace the original crystal's aluminum, the result is ruby. The Chinese might have had supplies from Kashmir, famous for its deep cornflower-blue sapphires, but the most likely source on a regular basis would have been Magok in Burma, where mining for both sapphire and ruby had been carried out since the late sixteenth century. This source would certainly have supplied the court after the normalization of relations in 1784 ended a protracted period of hostilities between the two countries, although illicit trade would have been sporadic before that date. This event played a large role in the subsequent massive popularity of jadeite, which became well established as a precious stone only in the last decades of the eighteenth century (see Moss, Graham, and Tsang 1993, no. 60) and it seems likely that this group of early sapphire and ruby bottles, which so resemble their many jadeite counterparts, date from the same mid-Qing period and were probably made for the court. Burmese sapphire is characteristically quite heavily flawed, as is the ruby, but this is of little help in a snuff-bottle context where all material large enough to form a snuff bottle is going to be flawed. Another possible source was Thailand, where darker blue sapphires were found in quantity.There is, of course, no such thing as a gem-quality sapphire snuff bottle. Any stone imported to the Qing court that was of sufficient size for a snuff bottle would never have been hollowed out if it was flawless enough to be valuable as a gemstone, for hollowing would have recklessly destroyed its depth of color. The ruby or sapphire material used for larger-scale carvings in China – and snuff bottles were 'larger scale' for gem materials – was always heavily flawed. What is unusual here is that the flaws are pleasingly even and consist mostly of a fabric of thin grayish-white and distinct iron-red lines. Additionally, the inclusions and shadings to the stone have been skillfully incorporated into the depiction of the craggy rockwork and surely also played a role in determining the horse’s pose.Literature comparison: For the Count Blucher ruby, see Moss, 1971a, no. 103, and for the Beatty example, Chapman 1988 p. 61, fig. 9, where fig. 10 is a related plain sapphire. Another plain, early sapphire bottle similar to this is illustrated in Hamilton 1977, p. 55 no. S–58, and one of a different shape in Ford 1982, no. 58. Another, with mask handles and a band of lappets around the base, was offered by Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 28 October 1992, lot 422, while an old, fruit-form sapphire bottle is illustrated by Stevens 1976, no. 632, where a range of green jadeite bottles of an ovoid form similar to that of the majority of sapphire and ruby examples is also shown (nos. 438–441 and 449).Auction result comparison: Compare with a related but smaller sapphire snuff bottle with a gold collar, dated to 1700-1820, at Bonhams Hong Kong, in Fine Chinese Art, on 28 November 2011, lot 48, sold for HKD 524,000, and a closely related sapphire snuff bottle, dated 1770-1850, at Bonhams Hong Kong, in Snuff Bottles from the Mary and George Bloch Collection Part I, on 28 May 2010, lot 13, sold for HKD 780,000.清代藍寶石鼻烟壺, 或爲御制中國，1750-1850年。掏膛良好，小嘴，一面雕刻一隻猴子站在岩石上手指蝴蝶，另一面雕刻著一匹馬。來源：美國紐約Mary Kaufman博士私人收藏，之後傳承於同一家族。Kaufman博士(1927-2013)是一位紐約知名鼻烟壺收藏家。品相：狀況極好，輕微磨損。藍寶石内天然裂紋，一些可能會隨著時間的流逝發展成細髮絲綫裂紋壺蓋：螭龍紋珊瑚蓋，鎏金金屬蓋托 重量：102.0 克尺寸：總高63 毫米；頸部直徑19 毫米；嘴部直徑6 毫米
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