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Click here to subscribeMinichamps - Solido - 2 x boxed models, a Tempo 3 x wheeler box van in Phoenix livery in 1:18 scale # 099040 and a 1952 Peugeot Triporteur in 1:10 scale # 118307. The models appear Mint, the Tempo box is Poor, the Peugeot box is Good with some storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (2)
Corgi - 6 x boxed limited edition lorry models in 1:50 scale including AEC Mammoth Major in Spiers of Melksham livery # CC11504, ERF chain lorry in Flowers Brewery livery # 97942, Atkinson 8 wheel rigid with trailer in Tennant livery # 97366 and similar. All appear Mint with accessories and certificates in Good boxes. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (6)
Action Collectibles - 4 x boxed limited edition stock car models in 1:24 scale, a Kenny Wallace Ford Thunderbird, a Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Monte Carlo bearing a marker pen signature on the roof, a Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Monte Carlo and similar. The cars appear Mint in Good boxes with storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (4)
Jada - Ertl - First Gear - 5 x boxed models and 1 x unboxed including 1972 Chevy Cheyenne # 54027, 1956 Ford F-100 # 490017, 1940 Ford pickup in 1:32 scale and similar others, The boxed models appear Mint in Good boxes, the unboxed appears Good with light marks. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (3)
Joy Ride - Paul's Model Art - Maisto - 3 x boxed and 6 x unboxed motorcycles including a boxed American Chopper Jet Bike in 1:18 scale, Vincent Black Shadow in 1:24 scale, a boxed BMW R1100 RS in 1:24 scale and similar others. Boxed models appear Mint, others appear Very good. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Danbury Mint - A boxed Danbury Mint 1:24 scale Black 1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster. The model bears some slight storage related marks to hood, otherwise appears Mint sitting within Mint inner polystyrene box, contained within Excellent outer box with some minor wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Danbury Mint - A boxed Limited Edition Danbury Mint 1:24 scale 1964 Aston Martin DB5 . The model in Aegean Blue model is one of a limited run of only 5000 and appears Mint sitting within Mint inner polystyrene box, contained within Excellent outer box with some minor wear. The model comes with Limited Edition certificate and original ephemera. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Maisto - Polistil - Five boxed Bburago diecast model vehicles in 1:18 scale. Lot includes Maisto Special Edition Citroen 2CV 1952; Plistil Gold Series MGA; Maisto Special Edition Jaguar MkII and similar. Some models show some dusty signs of display ranging in condition between Fair Plus - Excellent and are unchecked for completeness, in generally Fair Plus - Very Good window boxes with some shrinkage and general wear. (5) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Signature Models - Road Signature - Polistil - Four boxed diecast model vehicles in 1:18 scale. Lot consists of Signature Models 1934 Aston Martin; Road Signature 1947 MG TC Midget; Polistl TG2 Morgan Plus 8 and Tg6 BMW 328. Some models show some dusty signs of display with conditions ranging Fair Plus - Excellent overall and are unchecked for completeness, in generally Fair Plus - Good boxes with some age and storage wear. (4) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Bburago - Four boxed Bburago diecast model vehicles in 1:18 scale. Lot consists of Bburago #3007 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 1957; #3020 Mercedes Benz 500K Roadster 1936; #3005 Bugatti type 59 1934; #3012 Bugatti Grand Prix 1935. Some models show some dusty signs of display otherwise appear Good - Excellent overall and are unchecked for completeness, in generally Fair Plus - Good window boxes with some shrinkage and general wear. (4) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Bburago - Road Signature - Three boxed diecast model vehicles in 1:18 scale. Lot consists of Road Signature 1947 MG TC Midget; Bburago #3002 Mercedes Benz SSKL 1931; Bburago #3011 Ferrari 250 GTO 1962. Models appear display dusty appearing Good overall and are unchecked for completeness, in generally Fair Plus - Good boxes with some age and general wear. (3) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Unbranded Maker - A custom built WW2 Horse-drawn German Field Wagon. The 1:6 scale wood, plastic and balsa vehicle complete with two unbranded horses suitable for use with 1:6 action figures, is built to a very high standard, and comes with various accessories. The wagon has become unglued along two parts on one side, otherwise appears to be in Very Good condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Wespe Models - Six track side military resin model vehicles by Wespe Models in 1:87 scale. Lot consists of #WES87035 Chenilette Lorraine (x2); with #WES87151 2 Trailer Set for Lorraine 37L (x2) plus #wes87152 Personnel Tailer for Lorraine 38L (X2). Models are wrapped in tissue and appear to be in Mint condition contained within Excellent plastic boxes. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Hornby - Airfix - Ferfyx - Others - A large quantity of OO gauge railway track, plus an eclectic mix of items essential for the upkeep of a model railway layout. Lot includes a variety of spares such as bogies, couplings, controllers, track mats, plastic figures and similar, as well as a boxed Hornby R592 Main Line Station building; Airfix HO/OO scale plastic civilians; Ferfyx F001 plastic HO rescue wagon kit; Langley Miniatures GWR Twin Diesel Railcar kit and similar. Vast majority of items are in playworn condition - boxed items such as kits are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Faller - Roco - Herpa - Promotex - A large boxed / carded collection of HO scale plastic track side / model commercial vehicles. Lot includes Faller #1686 Car System LKW-Hängerzug "Effinger" - missing trailer; Roco #1651 Snow plough; Herpa #7554 Set of 3 tractor units '100 Years of Motoring'; Promotex US tractor unit and similar. Majority of collection appears to be in Mint condition but there are a small number which appear to have broken / missing parts. Models contained within boxes / cards ranging Fair Plus - Excellent with storage and age related wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY COALPORT TWIN HANDLED VASES, the fish scale blue ground with printed and raised foliate gilding surrounding panels of exotic birds and insects, circular bases, painted marks C184 V.5811 M/S 119 and green factory marks, height 20cm (2) (Condition Report: one has a crack in the neck which also has a red ink dot to the interior beside the crack, the foot of the same vase has been professionally restored, the other vase appears to be ok, both have some light wear to the gilding)
A VICTORIAN OAK NEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA OF LONDON, INSTRUMENT MAKERS OF HER MAJESTY, CISTERN TUBE STORM BAROMETER, the glazed door enclosing top ceramic plate bearing, canted scales, inscribed with barometric air pressure in inches and weather predictions, above a rectangular trunk with Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer, height 102cm (condition:-surface scratches)
Folding Map. Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. Stanford's Large Scale Map of the Seat of War in Europe. London: Edward Stanford, 1877. Sheet no.1 - showing Bulgaria including it's Northern borders and Black Sea coast. Printed in colour. Linen-backed. Marbled end papers. Housed in slipcase. (1) Dimensions: 96cm x 52cm (each panel measures approx. 12cm x 17cm)
BREILTING Vintage "Cadette" Chronograph, Ref. 1158. Ca. 1960er Jahre. Edelstahl, Gehäusenummer 1156468, signiert "Breitling Watch Ltd". Handaufzug-Werk Kal. Valjoux 7730, signiert "Breitling Watch Ltd", funktionsfähig. Tritium-Zifferblatt und Zeiger mit blauer Tachymeter-Skala. Neues Lederband mit Stiftschließe in Edelstahl. Guter Zustand, sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren am Gehäuse. Durchmesser ca. 36mm ohne Krone.| BREILTING Vintage "Cadette" chronograph, ref. 1158. Ca. 1960s. Stainless steel, case number 1156468, signed "Breitling Watch Ltd". Manual wound movement cal. Valjoux 7730, signed "Breitling Watch Ltd", working. Tritium-dial and hands, blue tachymeter-scale. New leather strap with pin buckle in stainless steel. Good condition, visible signs of wear on the case. Diameter ca. 36mm without crown.
HEREND "Folge von 12 Figuren" 20.Jh. Porzellan, Konvolut bestehend aus 12 handbemalten Vogelfiguren aus Porzellan, Schuppendekor und polychrome Bemalung, Goldstaffage, jeweils unterseitig mit Manufakturmarke und Nummerierung versehen, H: 12 cm. Min. besch. HEREND "Set of 12 figures" 20th c.Porcelain, set of 12 hand-painted porcelain bird figures, scale decoration and polychrome painting, gold decoration, each with manufacturer's mark and numbering on the underside, h: 12 cm. Min. dam.
MEISSEN "Großes Sortiment von Tabletts und Tellern aus dem 18. bis 20. Jahrhundert" Porzellan, unterglasurblaue Schwertermarke, Press- und Malernummer, Prunkschale, gemuldete Form mit reliefiertem und mit drei Rocaillekartuschen verziertem Muschelrand, Dekor "Blumenbukett" in feiner polychromer Aufglasurbemalung sowie Glanzgoldstaffage, D: 30 cm. Leichte Altersspuren. Prunkschale Streublümchendekor, geschweifte Form mit reliefiertem Weinlaubdekor und "Gestreuten Blümchen" in feiner polychromer Aufglasurbemalung sowie Goldstaffage, D: 28 cm. Leichte Altersspuren. Blattschale mit Blumenmalerei sowie Goldrand, L: 25 cm. Altersspuren, Ränder rest. Zwei Teller mit Schuppendekor, im Spiegel kleiner Vogel auf einem Zweig, auf der Fahne blauer Schuppendekor mit geschweiftem, muschel- und rocaillenverziertem Reliefrand, beide 4. Wahl, D: 26 cm. Leichte Altersspuren. Vorlegeplatte Marcolini-Zeit, unterglasurblaue Schwertermarke mit Stern 1774–1813, D: 35 cm. Altersspuren. Teller mit Insekten-und Vogelmalerei, unterglasur blaue Schwertermarke um 1763-1773, D: 24 cm. Altersbedingt leichte Gebrauchsspuren. Marcolini Durchbruchteller mit Blumenmalerei, 1774 bis 1817, D: 23 cm. Altersspuren. Teller mit durchbrochener Rand und mit buntem Vogel-Motiv, Knaufzeit, 2 Schleifstriche, D: 24 cm. Min. Altersspuren. Durchbruchschale mit Streublumen, 2 Schleifstriche, D: 24 cm. Durchbruchplatte mit Streublumen, D: 28 cm. Min. Altersspuren. MEISSEN "Large assortment of trays and plates from the 18th to the 20th century".Porcelain, underglaze blue sword mark, press and painter's number, show bowl, moulded form with shell rim in relief and decorated with three rocaille cartouches, decoration "bouquet of flowers" in fine polychrome onglaze painting as well as bright gold staffage, D: 30 cm. Slight signs of age. A ceremonial bowl with scattered floral décor, of curved form with vine leaf décor in relief and "scattered flowers" in fine polychrome onglaze painting and gold decoration, D: 28 cm. Slight signs of age. Leaf bowl with floral painting and gold rim, l: 25 cm. Traces of age, rest of rims. Two plates with scale decoration, in the mirror a small bird on a branch, on the flag blue scale decoration with curved, shell and rocaille decorated relief rim, both 4th choice, d: 26 cm. Slight signs of age. Serving dish Marcolini period, underglazed blue sword mark with star 1774-1813, d: 35 cm. Traces of age. Plate with insect and bird painting, underglazed blue sword mark circa 1763-1773, D: 24 cm. Slight signs of use due to age. Marcolini breakthrough plate with flower painting, 1774 to 1817, d: 23 cm. Signs of age. Plate with openwork rim and with colourful bird motif, pommel period, 2 grinding marks, d: 24 cm. Min. signs of age. Breakthrough dish with scattered flowers, 2 grinding strokes, D: 24 cm. Breakthrough plate with scattered flowers, D: 28 cm. Min. signs of age.
A Matched Pair of Worcester Scale Blue Porcelain Plates of Shaped Outline, Circa 1760-70, enamelled in colours with flowers within shaped reserves outlined in gilt, blue square seal mark, 7.75ins and another enamelled in colours with exotic birds and insects within shaped reserves outline in gilt, square seal mark, 8.25ins
A Small Collection of Chinese Porcelain Coffee Cups, Custard Cups and Covers and Saucers, 18th Century, including - a pair of coffee cups enamelled with floral spray with pink scale border, 2.25ins (5.7cm) high, a pair of custard pots and covers enamelled with floral sprays and swags within green borders and with floral pattern finials, 4ins (10cm) high overall and twenty other pieces
An Elizabeth II Silver Four-Piece Tea Service by William Greenwood & Sons, Birmingham 1955, of melon shape, chased and engraved with band of leaf and scale ornament, comprising - teapot 5.5ins high, hot water pot 7.5ins high, both lacking finials and handles, two-handled sugar basin and cover and milk jug, weight 66ozs
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.
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。
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
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)
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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