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Click here to subscribeA BIDRI TRAY Deccan, Southern India, circa 1800 alloy inlaid with silver, of elongated octagonal form, with raised rim, decorated with a reticulated lotus design, around a central arabesque and lotus medallion 29.5 x 22 x 1.5cm Provenance Private collection, London Condition: One or two small pieces of missing inlay. Small crack on one corner.
TWO AMULETIC PENDANTS Northern India, circa 1800 silver, one a tawiz, finely inscribed with 24 lines of miniature islamic calligraphy, the reverse plain, the other of faceted cylindrical form, each side inscribed, a lid at one end, ropework chain attached 4.8 x 5.7cm; 7 x 1.8cm (excluding chain) (2) Provenance Private collection Germany, acquired 1960-66 in India by the vendor while working in development assistance. Condition: Slightly worn, especially second item
KRISHNA Rajasthan, late 19th century gouache with silver and gold on paper, the richly adorned deity, holding a garland and a bunch of lotuses, a further garland around his neck, framed 29.2 x 20cm Provenance Lilavati and Bengt Hager Collection, Sweden Condition: Trimmed, three corners with restored losses, creases and flaking, in particular centre left, small stain on top right
A TURNED IVORY BOX Sri Lanka, circa 1700 of bun shaped form, the exterior with pierced silver applique decoration, the lid inlaid with a sapphire 6cm high; 8cm diam. Provenance Private collection Germany, acquired 1969-72 in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) by the vendor while working in development assistance. Condition: Lid with very slight warp and fine cracks
THREE SMALL JAIPUR PAINTINGS Rajasthan, India, 2nd half 19th century gouache with gold and silver on paper, depicting Laila and Majnun, Krishna dancing with the gopis and Krishna and Balarama being greeted by Hanuman, framed 17.5 x 12.2cm approx. each (image) (3) Provenance Lilavati and Bengt Hager Collection, Sweden Condition: Minor abrasions, mostly good
TWO SILVER BOXES Sri Lanka, 18th century each of cartouche-shaped form, with richly worked chased and repousse decoration, composed of scrolling vegetation, one also with human figures on the lid 6 x 18 x 8.5cm; 6 x 18.5 x 9cm (2) Provenance Private collection Germany, acquired 1969-72 in Sri Lanka by the vendor while working in development assistance. Condition: Minor scratches and dents, generally good
YAMA DHARMARAJA Eastern Tibet, circa 18th century iron plaque, with gold, copper and silver damascene decoration, with engraved outlines, the buffalo headed deity with his consort, Chamundi, who holds a skull bowl, a skull staff in his right hand, a noose in his left, his vehicle the bull copulating with the personification of ignorance below, set into wood frame with damascened iron mounts 43 x 36cm (main panel) Provenance Collection of the late Nik Douglas (1944-2012) For a thang-ka depicting the same subject, see Marylin M. Rhie and Robert A. F. Thurman, Wisdom and Compassion, Harry N. Abrams, New York 1991, p.291. Nik Douglas was a renowned collector and expert in Asian art, writing several books, and was particularly fascinated with Tantra. He organised exhibitions and was widely consulted for his expertise, which also encompassed African art and the archaeology of the Carribean. As well as this he was a rock album producer and film maker. Condition: Damascening worn in places, some encrustation
VALLABHACHARYA AND SRI NATH JI Nathdwara, Rajasthan, first half 19th century gouache with gold and silver on paper, the two figures embracing outside a shrine on the rocky slopes of Govardhana, the town with forest and devotees in the foreground, framed 26 x 34cm Provenance Lilavati and Bengt Hager Collection, Sweden Vallabhacharya was a historical figure, born in 1479. In his youth, following the early death of his father, he went on a series of long pilgrimages, which led to his founding of the sect which carries his name. The sect places emphasis on the joys of life, with worship of Krishna as Sri Nath Ji as the focus of devotion. Condition: Damaged edges, minor flaking and holes elsewhere
A MUGHAL BRASS HUQQA BOTTLE Northern India, probably Lahore (now Pakistan), 18th century of globe shaped form, with incised decoration, the sides with narrow beaded flutes, the shoulder and neck with foliate borders, traces of red lac inlay 16cm high Provenance Private collection Germany, acquired 1960-66 in India by the vendor while working in development assistance. For other examples of Lahore huqqa bottles in various collections, see Mark Zebrowski, Gold, Silver and Bronze from Mughal India, London 1997, p.242. Condition: Has been cleaned, inlay mostly lost, some wear and minor knocks.
A Royal Doulton Rupert Bear figure, Edward Pretending to be An Outlaw; others, Bingo's Huge Firework; Ping Pong - Leading the Way; Algy Pug Looking Like Robin Hood; Rupert Finishing Arrows and Stringing His Bow; Rupert's Silver Trumpet; all boxed with certificates (6)
Watches - an S Smith & Sons (MA) Ltd base metal cased pocket watch, black dial, luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, button wind movement; a lady's continental silver fob watch, fancy pink and white dial, Arabic numerals, button wind movement; another (3)
Coins and Banknotes - Token - a Victorian brass New Houses of Parliament token, 1847; Elizabeth II, D-Day 70th Anniversary Tristan da Cunha £5 2014, limited edition 0016/2014, boxed with certificate; other commemorative issues; George III silver shilling, 1817; George V silver 3d; another; George VI Festival of Britain five shillings, 1951, boxed, royal commemorative £5 coins, various; banknotes, world and domestic; qty (collection)
Boxes and Objects - a silver napkin ring, hallmarked; alabaster pots and covers; a Rototherm Bakelite desk thermometer; a pair of Bemrose School, Derby cufflinks, cased; a Ronson Senator table lighter; Simmon's Improved Sovereign Balance, cased; Timex watches; Parker ballpoint pens; a backgammon set, leather cased; similar dominoes set; enamelled chamber stick; etc
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