SARI: A VERY RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A NINGYO (MERMAID)By Sari, signed Sari 左里Japan, Iwashiro province, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved, the mermaid pulling her tail fin with both hands towards her body, her long hair falling along her back. The scales, fins, and long hair are finely incised, the oval face with a hypnotic smile. Natural himotoshi through the tail and right arm, signed SARI within an oval reserve.LENGTH 4.3 cmCondition: Good condition, one damage to the edge of the tail, possibly restored.Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt. “Teddy” Hahn (1933-2012) was a well-known and respected collector of netsuke and other Asian works of art. After spending time in museums to study the early cultures of the world, finding particular interest in their sculptures, he began collecting, remarking, “I somehow knew it would have a profound influence on my life. How right I was. And how happy I have been.”Ningyo are half-human, half-fish sea creatures that equate with the mermaid of Western traditions. Most likely inspired by the sighting of dugongs in the ocean, folklore transforms them into alluring females, usually depicted cradling a baby to their naked breasts or holding a tama, the sacred jewel of the dragon king of the sea.Sari is well-known for his carvings of snails and animals, the present ningyo seems to be unique for the artist.Auction comparison:Compare a related wood netsuke of two fugu fishes by Sari, early 19th century, at Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke - Part I, 8 November 2016, London, lot 163 (sold for 5,000 GBP).
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A SUPERB AND RARE TORTOISESHELL NETSUKE OF A COILED DRAGON WITH TAMAUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Katchen, Arlette (2010) Netsuke 7, Vol. 1, p. 27, no. K53.Powerfully carved as a coiled dragon with meticulously incised scales, engulfed in finely carved clouds, and grasping a tama (magical jewel) in its claws, a small pearl inside its mouth, the glaring eyes double inlaid in pale translucent horn with dark pupils. The flattish manju-type netsuke is carved entirely from tortoiseshell (bekko), the natural depth of material used to its very maximum, clearly carved from an unusually thick section of the shell. Himotoshi between the open-worked clouds to the back.LENGTH 4.4 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: Julius & Arlette Katchen collection, Paris.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.
A RARE TIANQI AND QIANGJIN LACQUER PEACH-SHAPED BOX AND COVERLate 16th/early 17th century The slightly conical cover incised and decorated with a large writhing three-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl, the dragon with meticulously detailed scales and and mane, all amidst billowing ruyi-clouds, the box decorated with waves crashing against rocks, coral and peaches, the base incised and gilt with an apocryphal Wanli six-character mark, with Japanese shifuku textile cover 7.5cm (3in) diam. (3).Footnotes:十六世紀晚期/十七世紀早期 戧金填漆雲龍紋桃式蓋盒後加款:「大明萬曆年製」楷書款Provenance: Stephen Junkunc III, (d.1978), Illinois來源：史蒂芬•瓊肯三世舊藏（1978年逝），伊利諾伊州The shape of the present lot is extremely rare but this form can be seen in a related carved three-colour lacquer peach-shaped box and cover, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period, decorated with two phoenix chasing a 'flaming pearl', illustrated in 2000 Years of Lacquer, Hong Kong, 1993, no.55, where it is noted that the peach form is synonymous with longevity and would therefore have particularly appealed to the Jiajing Emperor's obsession with the quest for immortality. Because of the auspicious connotations related to longevity, the present box may have been conceived as a gift to commemorate the birthday of its owner. Peaches are perhaps China's most auspicious fruit, symbolising longevity and happiness, and flowering peach branches are believed to ward off evil. The 'Classic of Poetry' Shi Jing, edited during the 5th century BC, mentions the peach as a metaphor for thriving marriage and family. In later times, the poet Tao Qian (365-427) wrote about a fisherman who discovered a paradisical world after following the source of a stream in a peach orchard, referred to as the 'Peach Blossom Spring' – through a crevice in a rock. A peach orchard is also the setting for the 'oath of brotherhood' sworn by the three main characters of the 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'. Large 'peaches of immortality' were also believed to grow in the wondrous garden of the Queen Mother of the West: here, the trees flowered only once every three thousand years, took three thousand years to bear fruit and another three thousand to ripen, and the peaches were then offered in a banquet to the Immortals. The mischievous Monkey King Sun Wukong, protagonist of the novel 'Journey to the West', stole the peaches of Immortality and was subsequently recruited by Guanyin to accompany the Tang dynasty (618-907) monk Xuanzang on his trip to India to find the Buddhist sutras; see Chih-tsing Hsia, 'The Journey to the West', The Classic Chinese Novel, New York, 168, pp.115–164.See also a similar peach-shaped box, but in carved red lacquer, 15th century, illustrated in 2000 Years of Lacquer, Hong Kong, 1993, no.51.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
DRAGONSLAYER (1981) - Vermithrax Pejorative ScaleA dragon scale from Matthew Robbins' adventure fantasy Dragonslayer. Scales were shed by the vicious dragon Vermithrax Pejorative, who terrorised the kingdom of Urland. Scales were gathered by Valerian (Caitlin Clarke) and affixed to Galen's (Peter MacNicol) shield to protect him against Vermithrax's flame breath.The scale is made of fibreglass and resin, with a raised centre and a textured ripple effect towards one end. It is painted dark grey-brown and portions of silicon with imprints of other scales remain on the both sides, suggesting it may have formed part of the dragon-scale shield. The scale shows signs of paint wear and degradation to the resin from age. Dimensions: 33 cm x 20 cm x 3 cm (13" x 8" x 1") Estimate: £600 - 800 MThis lot will be auctioned on Saturday, November 5th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 3rd; Friday, November 4th; or Sunday, November 6th.
ALIENS (1986) - "Bug Stomper"/"Smart Ass" Dropship Model MiniatureA "Bug Stomper"/"Smart Ass" dropship model miniature from James Cameron's sci-fi action sequel Aliens. Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and an elite team of Colonial Marines used a dropship named "Bug Stomper" to land on the surface of LV-426, but it later crash-landed during an attempted evacuation. Bishop (Lance Henriksen) remotely operated the second dropship - named "Smart Ass" - to rescue himself, Ripley, Newt (Carrie Henn) and Hicks (Michael Biehn).The UD-4L class dropship, commonly known as the "Cheyenne", was designed by Cameron in collaboration with legendary artist Ron Cobb and was loosely based on an Apache attack helicopter, as well as other Vietnam War-era aircraft, in keeping with the film's Vietnam War undertones.Several dropship models were made for the production for different purposes, and to different scales. This dropship features both "01" and "02" decals, one on each side, indicating that it was used as both "Bug Stomper" and "Smart Ass" during filming. The cockpit features the "Smart Ass" decals on both sides, and white text below the windows reads "Corporal Ferro/PFC Spunkmeyer". Inside the cockpit are two miniature pilots dressed in military gear.The model is primarily made of fibreglass over a metal skeleton, with resin and styrene detailing. The front two landing pads are high-quality reproductions. The wings and missile pods are mounted on hinges and can be folded out, and the dropship has been intentionally distressed to appear well-used in battle. Sections of the dropship, including the wings, have undergone restoration. It has some additional scuffs and scratches, some of the decals are peeling away, there is a hole intentionally cut into the top, and the missile pods on either side of the cockpit are no longer present. It is displayed on a custom-built metal stand. Dimensions (wings open): 205 cm x 122.5 cm x 63 cm (80 3/4" x 48 1/4" x 24 3/4")Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide.Special shipping required; see special shipping notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: £100,000 - 150,000 M This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, November 3rd. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 4th; Saturday, November 5th; or Sunday, November 6th.
LOST IN SPACE (T.V. SERIES, 2018 - 2022) - Robot Alien's (Brian Steele) Complete CostumeRobot Alien's (Brian Steele) complete costume from Legendary Television's sci-fi series Lost in Space. The Robot first appeared in Season 1 as a multi-limbed alien robot, but transformed into a bipedal humanoid after scanning Will Robinson (Maxwell Jenkins), forming a bond with the boy and joining the Robinsons throughout the series.Created by effects company Spectral Motion from original designs for the Robot from Irwin Allen's Lost in Space, this oversized and complete humanoid version of the Robot Alien's costume features both wearable and electronic components. The plated blue and silver-colour armour is constructed from fibreglass marked "Suit #1" and attached to a foam rubber bodysuit with snaps and plastic side-release buckles. Its helmet is constructed from foam rubber with plastic support, a domed plastic face, and a removable top which conceals an internal projector pre-programed to project a video of non-coloured light. Also included are foam rubber top, bottom, shoes, and neck seal pieces. This costume comes dressed on a custom-built soft body mannequin with the shoes, spats, helmet, neck seal, scales, armour, and arms all detachable. However, it is incapable of standing on its own, and will require a special stand for display. It exhibits scratching throughout the armour, applied grime, and dents in the foam rubber from production wear.Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide.Special shipping required; see notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: £30,000 - 50,000 USThis lot will be auctioned on Thursday, November 3rd. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 4th; Saturday, November 5th; or Sunday, November 6th.
A section of wood mounted on a teak base bearing silvered plaque inscribed "Part of the tree at Ujiji Tanganyika under which Stanley met Livingstone", section 14.5 cm long, together with a copper and white metal mounted mantel clock of lancet form, the French movement with circular enamel dial and Roman and Arabic numerals, 16 cm high and a set of brass and oak postal scales and weights
A 19th Century parcel postal scales in brass and oak, with various weights, ½oz-4lbs, a painted metal deed or money box containing various coin of the realm including 3p pieces, 1p pieces and sixpences and a box of sundries including globular teapot with simulated wood glaze, a Scottish 'cold cast bronze' figure of a fox, Derby type "Japan" pattern oval dish, Victorian walnut and parquetry banded circular footstool, Royal Crown Derby floral spray decorated cup and saucer and a nursery rhyme cup and saucer and similar Royal Doulton plate, etc
Various vintage collectibles to include an antique goat's antler, a pair of vintage welding goggles, Monopoly game, Sylabex spelling game, draughtsmen draughts set excluding board, small brass beam scales and a box of small weights, a moulded plastic solitaire game, an OXO cube tin in the form of a postbox, containing some silver three penny bits, a silver plated hand mirror, two £1 banknotes, four boxes, including a silver plated cigarette box and a quantity of British pre-decimal coins.
A German Third Reich Presentation Bayonet by WKC, 25cm steel blade etched "Erinnerungan meindienstzeit" with central Third Reich Eagle, plated hilt with chequered black plastic grip scales and eagle head pommel, in black enamelled scabbard with leather frog. CONDITION REPORT: Large chip to quillon.
A BRONZE MODEL OF A CARP BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PRESENTED TO THE ROYAL NAVAL CLUB BY OFFICERS OF THE I.J.N. ASAHI TO COMMEMORATE HER LAUNCH, CIRCA 1900realistically modelled with scales, the front fins acting as support, with ebonised gilt eyes -- 15in. (38cm.) longRoyal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth Built by John Brown at Clydebank, Asahi was a 15,200-ton battleship for the Imperial Japanese Navy and completed in 1900. She saw action throughout the Russo-Japanese War and was badly damaged by a floating mine in 1904. Repaired in time for the Battle of Tsushima where she sustained several hits and casualties. By World War One she was, as a pre-Dreadnought, already obsolete and used as a gunnery training platform. Disarmed under the terms of the 1923 Treaty of Washington, in 1926 she was converted to a submarine rescue ship and placed in reserve. In 1938 she was reactivated as a repair ship but was sunk by the U.S.Submarine Salmon on 25th May 1942 off Cape Paderas.
A HORIZONTAL SUNDIAL BY GEORGE ADAMS, LONDON, FOR THE AMERICAN COLONIAL MARKET, CIRCA 1750the 12in. brass plate signed G. ADAMS / LONDON / 38º 45' by north, hour scale V-XII-VII divided to the minute, calendrical scales for the equation of time, 16-point compass rose and original gnomon -- 6in. (15cm.) high.The latitude indicates this sundial was intended for use just south of Washington.Readable but old verdigris and wear commensurate with age; condition underneath gnomon as new - lacquered brass with black-filled engraved work edging in, securing screws are hand-cut and not interchangeable.
A FINE BOW FRONT MARINE BAROMETER BY J.B. LE ROY, JERSEY, CIRCA 1840signed as per title and with scales divided between 27-31, plain case with carved base and thermometer tube to front, gimbal ring mount and weighted brass reservoir -- 37in. (94cm.) high tubes complete and filled correctly, case in fine overall condition
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