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Lot 110
Lisa Wharton. “Top Tor 1”. Acrylic & collage on canvas. 38.5 x 38.5cms. Lisa is an artist and textile designer who produces large scale, abstract paintings with intense colours, beautiful textures and many layers. She is professionally trained in textile design and now paints unique canvases for private and public spaces.
Lot 143
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN, DALI KINGDOM, 12TH – MID-13TH CENTURYExpert’s note: A unique feature of copper alloys from Yunnan is the high content of arsenic, making the bronze quite soft, and leading to tiny holes in the material. Alloys from other regions do not develop this compelling tell which is clearly visible in the present lot.A metallurgic analysis of the present lot has shown an arsenic content of 1.5%, which is remarkably elevated. A comprehensive analysis of 32 Chinese copper alloy figures from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, dating from the 4th to the 19th century, has found that only two statues had an arsenic content of above 1.2%. Both these statues are from Yunnan and date to the 11th-12th century. Only five of the other 30 figures showed an arsenic content between 0,5 and 1,2%, all others were below this value, most of them significantly. (1)A comprehensive metallurgic analysis of six near-identical copper alloy figures of Acuoye Guanyin from Yunnan in the collections of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, the San Diego Museum of Art, the Art institute of Chicago, and the collection of Robert Ellsworth, New York, has returned arsenic contents ranging between 0,53 and 3,08% with an average of 1.89%. (2)As Paul Jett notes, it seems more likely that the singularly high arsenic content in the copper alloys from Yunnan is of natural origin, instead of being a deliberate addition, because sulfide-deposits, where arsenic appears in combination with copper, are widespread in this specific region. (3)For the aforementioned reasons, it seems reasonable to assume that copper alloy statues with an elevated arsenic content of 1% or more are from Yunnan when they show stylistic traits characteristic of this region. Features typical of statues from the Dali Kingdom found on the present lot include for example the unusually elongated face, the minuscule yet razor sharp eye slits, the elaborate headdress with its distinct triple-topknot, the beaded floral jewelry medallions on the breast and the lengthy, almost frail hands that still show the undeniable influence of Indian and Southeast Asian Buddhist images, which at that time had already vanished from the more important centers of Chinese Buddhism.The metallurgic analysis of the present lot furthermore returned a copper share of 75% as well as contents of lead (10%) and zinc (10%). While a zinc content of 10% may be unusual at first glance, it must be noted that coins of the Song dynasty were found to contain Zinc (4) and copper alloys with high levels of zinc eventually became so popular during this period, that they were prohibited by the government for commoners. (5) The Song empire was the eastern neighbor of the Dali Kingdom, and Dali's relationship with the Song was cordial throughout its entire existence, with cultural and economic exchange taking place on multiple levels. In the early Ming dynasty, highly elevated zinc contents of up to 36,4% were found for example in Imperial Xuande period censers dating from 1426-1435. (6)References: (1) Wisdom Embodied: Chinese Buddhist and Daoist Sculpture in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Denise Patry Leidy and Donna Strahan, Yale University Press, 2010, appendix D, pages 206-207. (2) Der Goldschatz der drei Pagoden, Museum Rietberg Zürich, Albert Lutz, 1991 .Paul Jett: Technologische Studie zu den vergoldeten Guanyin-Figuren aus dem Dali-Königreich, page 73. (3) Ibidem, page 71. (4) Distilling Zinc in China: The technology of large-scale zinc production in Chongqing during the Ming and Qing dynasties (AS 1368-1911), Wenli Zhou, University College London, 2012, page 26. (5) Ibidem, page 39. (6) Ibidem, page 46-47.China, Yunnan, Kingdom of Dali, 12th – mid-13th century. Superbly cast standing with her right hand lowered in varada mudra and her left held in front, wearing long flowing robes cascading in voluminous folds and billowing scarves, richly adorned with elaborate beaded and floral jewelry. Her elongated serene face with heavy-lidded, almost fully closed eyes centered by a prominent urna above gently arched brows. The hair falling elegantly in strands over the shoulders and pulled up into a distinct triple-topknot behind the pierced foliate tiara. Provenance: Old Viennese private collection, built over several generations between 1910 and 1975, thence by descent in the same family. Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age and displaying remarkably well. Extensive wear, minor losses, nicks, scratches, minuscule dents, signs of weathering and erosion, remnants of lacquer priming with malachite and cuprite patina. Weight: 1,458 g Dimensions: Height 25.8 cm It was not until the American scholar Helen Chapin identified a group of bronzes in western collections as being of Yunnanese origin, based on a scroll painting known as the Long Scroll of Buddhist Images by the 12th-century Yunnanese artist Zhang Shengwen, which she published in 1944, that the origin of these distinctive Dali or Yunnanese bronzes was first realized. In the late 1970s, restoration work at the Qianxun Pagoda in Yunnan province uncovered a reliquary deposit which included a number of statues similar in style to those in the West, see A. Lutz, 'Buddhist Art in Yunnan', Orientations, February 1992. Literature comparison:Compare a seated Bodhisattva in “Der Goldschatz der Drei Pagoden“, Museum Rietberg, Zürich, pages 178-179, number 53 (Fig.1). The beaded floral jewelry medallions on the breast of this statue is near-identical to the jewelry on the present lot. Also compare a rare gilt-bronze figure of Avalokitesvara, Dali Kingdom, 12th century, at Bonhams London, 11 June 2003, lot 133, and note the similar tiny holes in the alloy, as well as the hairstyle with the near-identical yet unusual triple-topknot behind the foliate tiara (Fig.2). Literature comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 25 March 2022, lot 748 Description: A magnificent and highly important gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, Dali Kingdom, late 11th-early 12th century Expert remark: Compare the alloy with its characteristic remnants of lacquer priming and the distinct malachite and cuprite patina. Also compare the similar robes cascading in voluminous folds, elaborately beaded floral jewelry, billowing scarves, and manner of casting with similarly elongated face and hands. Note the significantly larger size (57.1 cm) and the highly important provenance.大理國罕見觀音銅像中國，雲南，大理王國，十二世紀至十三世紀中期。該像法相威儀，觀音跣足而立，右手低垂結與願印，左手置於胸前。身著飄逸的長袍，線條流暢，佩戴瓔珞。觀音面部平靜慈祥，雙眼微垂，雙眉之間有白毫。頭髮披肩，葉冠后高髻。專家注釋：大理國銅器的一個獨特之處是合金中的砷含量高，使銅質變得柔軟，並因合金產生微小的孔洞。後來的銅器和其他地區的銅器沒有這個特徵，這在本拍品和同類銅造像器中清晰可見（見拍賣結果比較）。大理銅造像的風格包括細長的臉、精緻的頭飾和纖柔的手，這些特徵仍然顯示出印度和東南亞佛教造像的影響。文獻參考： (1) Denise Patry Leidy，Donna Strahan，《Wisdom Embodied: Chinese Buddhist and Daoist Sculpture in The Metropolitan Museum of Art》，紐約，耶魯大學出版社， 2010年，頁206-207。 (2) Albert Lutz，《Der Goldschatz der drei Pagoden》，蘇黎世Rietberg博物館, 1991年。Paul Jett，《Technologische Studie zu den vergoldeten Guanyin-Figuren aus dem Dali-Königreich》，頁73。 (3) 同上本書，頁71。 (4) Wenli Zhou，《Distilling Zinc in China: The technology of large-scale zinc production in Chongqing during the Ming and Qing dynasties (AS 1368-1911)》，倫敦大學學院2012年，頁26。 (5) 同上本書，頁39。 (6) 同上本書，頁46-47。
Lot 180
A BACTRIAN CHLORITE COLUMNBactria-Margiana, Oxus civilization, c. 2500-2400 BC. The column-like object with a cylindrical body tapering in the middle and flaring at the top and bottom, with grooves extending from the flat ends to part of the sides, the wear is more developed on one side.Published: Treasures from the OXUS, The art and civilization of central Asia, by Massimo Vidale, page 49.Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, with usual traces of wear and age as well as few notches. Provenance: Gallery Axel Vervoordt & Antiques, Kanaal, Belgium, a copy of the invoice, dated 30 November 2002, where the price for this lot then is stated with Euro 2,800 accompanies this lot. Estate of Paolo Bertuzzi, acquired from the above. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was an engineer and fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. Born as the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, the founder of Hettabretz, one of the most important leather merchants in Italy which crafted womenswear for royals and celebrities including The Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and created exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute at Metropolitan Museum of New York. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes archaic and contemporary art, focusing mainly on Asian ancient pieces. Over decades he developed close relations with galleries, museums, curators, and auction houses while shaping his collection. He edited two books on Asian art, Goa Made. An Archaeological Discovery, about large-scale archaeological project carried out together with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom.Weight: 10 kgDimensions: Height 26 cm
Lot 183
A KHMER BRONZE FIGURE OF GARUDA, ANGKOR PERIODKhmer Empire, 12th century. Garuda is shown standing on a rectangular base with both hands raised before his spread wings, an anchor-shaped symbol to his chest, the face with a fierce expression and bulging eyes, the beak pointing upwards, his head surmounted by a conical headdress. The plumage finely incised.Provenance: From the collection of Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022), who was a fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. He was the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, founder of Hettabretz, a noted Italian fashion company with customers such as the Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and designed exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, USA. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes both archaic and contemporary art, and he edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. Condition: Good condition overall, commensurate with age and as expected for a bronze from this period. Extensive wear, signs of weathering and corrosion, encrustations, and minor losses. Fine, naturally grown malachite and cuprite patina.Weight: 335.2 g Dimensions: Height 14.5 cmLiterature comparison:Compare a related Khmer bronze figure of Garuda, 25.1 cm high, dated ca. 1150, in the Detroit Institute of Arts, accession number 43.419. Compare a related bronze figure of Garuda with Vishnu, dated to the Angkor period, 12th century, in the collection of the Art Institute Chicago, reference number 1980.270. Compare also a related bronze figure of Garuda with Vishnu, dated to the late 11th century, in the collection of the Walters Art Museum, accession number 54.2722.Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Bonhams Paris, 25 October 2022, lot 82Price: EUR 7,650Description: A copper alloy group depicting Vishnu on Garuda, Cambodia, Angkor Wat style, 12th centuryExpert remark: Compare the related pose of Garuda, incision work, and dress. Note the size (20 cm)
Lot 189
A MAJAPAHIT VOLCANIC STONE FIGURE OF NANDI, JAVA, 13TH - 15TH CENTURYThe divine bull in a recumbent pose atop a double lotus base with three feet tucked under the body and the right front leg raised with the knee bent. The head turned and the tail swept to one side, adorned with a necklace suspending a large bell, the face with almond-shaped eyes, a floral ornament to his nose ridge, and flanked by long ears.Provenance: The collection of Anacleto Spazzapan. Paolo Bertuzzi, acquired from the above. Anacleto Spazzapan (born 1943) is a noted Italian archaeologist who, after retiring, became a successful furniture designer in Italy. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was a fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. He was the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, founder of Hettabretz, a noted Italian fashion company with customers such as the Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and designed exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, USA. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes both archaic and contemporary art, and he edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom.Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Expected losses, few chips and nicks, signs of weathering and erosion, structural cracks, and encrustations.Dimensions: Length 54 cm, Height 43.5 cmNandi is Shiva's mount and the gatekeeper of Shiva in Hindu mythology. He is seen as full of joy (nandi) in the presence of his master. An image of controlled virility and devotion, he would typically be placed in front of a Shiva temple facing a shrine.Literature comparison:Compare a related andesite statue of Parvati standing on Nandi, East Javanese period, 14th century, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 2001.407.
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Lot 533
A James I oak panel-back open armchair, West Country, probably Somerset, circa 1620The back panel with a run-moulded geometric design, namely a large central lozenge and matching spandrels, below a floral and lunette-carved top rail, the downswept arms with defined scale-profiled underside, on columnar-turned front supports, boarded seat with ovolo-moulded edge, columnar-turned front legs, joined all round by narrow run-moulded stretchers, 69cm wide, 116.5cm high, seat height 51cmLiterature: See Tobias Jellinek, 'Early British Chairs and Seats 1500 to 1700' (2009), p. 53, pl. 22, for a comparable armchair.
Lot 490
An oak boarded coffer, German, circa 1700-40Having an impressive one-piece top with ovolo-moulded edge, the boarded front applied with geometric mitre-mouldings and fish-scale uprights to simulate panelled design, each side with paired mitre-mouldings again to simulate two panels, and centred by an iron carry-handle, 146.5cm wide, 56cm deep, 79cm high
Lot 1275
Six 1/18 scale diecast car models incl. Burago Porsche 911 Carrera (1993), Burago Porsche 356B Cabriolet (1961), Burago Porsche 911 Carrera (1993), A Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Berlina (1969), Anson Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa and 4 Cabriolet models (both boxes factory sealed). All models mint, boxes at least excellent
Lot 1290
Three boxed large 1/32 scale diecast and plastic truck models by New Ray, part of their Long Hauler collection: Kenworth and Mack Vision truck and trailers (both still factory sealed, Kenworth with some marks on chrome trailer sides see photos, may rub off) and a Kenworth W900 cement mixer. Models in mint/near mint un-displayed condition, boxes vary from fair to very good, please refer to photos
Lot 171
Vintage Royal Automobilia club radiator cap badge No 85933, Bewley & Company brown leather cigar case, similar smaller case, pewter measure, 2 Ronson varaflame butane cigarette lighters, Sober Corkscrew with turned beech tea piece and vintage brass weights, part of a sovereign scale and other items, (qty)
Lot 1287
Two boxed large 1/32 scale diecast and plastic truck models by New Ray, part of their Long Hauler collection: Peterbilt Model 379 log trailer (box good) and Peterbilt Model 379 car transporter (factory sealed-please note an exhaust stack has become dislodged, box fair with some water damage). Models in near mint condition
Lot 1282
Six 1/76 scale diecast truck and trailer models from Oxford Diecast to include Special Edition Eddie Stobart Cancer Research UK Volvo FH Fridge Trailer. Remaining models limited edition, one missing CoA and another missing outer card box. Models themselves in mint condition, some scratching of clear cases etc
Lot 785
Collection of diecast model cars, various scales and manufacturers to include Road Signature Presidential Series 1961 Lincoln X-100 Kennedy Car (version without roof parts), an aerial and flag pole have been snapped but otherwise good though very dusty condition. Also an Anson Models 1/27 1931 Peerless, right side wing mirror missing, an unboxed Jada Toys 1/24 Chevy Impala, a small scale Russian built estate car and a Trabant (5)
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