China, Tang Dynasty, 618-907 CE. Earth Spirit figures or zhenmushou (grave-quelling beasts) are tomb figures created to represent fantastical animal guardians for the elite deceased. This tradition began during the Northern Wei dynasty (386 - 534 CE) and continued into the Tang dynasty. These guardians were created in the form of hybrid creatures composed of various animal and sometimes human elements and placed in tombs to ward off evil beings who threatened to disturb the deceased. This particular Earth Spirit figure was modeled with terracotta, its body painted with white slip, with red slip on the lips. It displays human facial features, sits like an alert dog on four hoofed feet, and its back has a ridged spine from base of neck to bottom suggesting that the artist was also referencing a dragon form. A marvelous hybrid beast! Custom storage box. 11 1/2" (29 cm) H x 7" (17.75 cm) L x 4-3/4(12 cm) W. Provenance: Ex-D. Smith Collection, CA; Ex-5000Art.com Fine Chinese Antiques; Ex-Reminiscence Culture Co. Ltd. Condition: Restoration to neck. Overall excellent. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #80049
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Europe, Franco-Flemish, ca. 15th century CE. In a word, wow! A stunning illuminated manuscript hand painted on vellum, depicting the Annunciation on one side, with text on the verso. The artist has elegantly captured this moment when the angel Gabriel told Mary, "You shall conceive and bear a son, and you shall give him the name Jesus." The painting is so fine and descriptive, one can almost hear Gabriel's surprising announcement. Gabriel kneels before the Virgin who sits in a prayerful gesture; Gabriel places his right hand over his heart, holds a sceptor in his left, while gazing at the Virgin Mary as rays of light project from his glorious wings, perhaps symbolizing the dove of the holy spirit. Both are framed within a lovely architectural setting of classical arches and columns. Did I mention how finely painted this piece is? Even so, it bears repeating, and just marvel at those jewel-tone hues! Brilliant! Size: illuminated manuscript itself measures 4-1/2" x 3-1/4" (11.4 x 8.3 cm); framed 10" L x 9" W (25.4 cm x 22.9 cm).Illumination was a complicated and costly process reserved for sacred books such as the bible as well as Books of Hours made in monasteries. According to Robert G. Calkins who wrote "Stages of Execution: Procedures of Illumination as Revealed in an Unfinished Book of Hours," (International Center of Medieval Art 17:1 (1978): 61-70), the text was written first, on vellum or parchment cut to the appropriate size. The pre-production preparation took much time. First, a silverpoint drawing of the design was executed. Burnished gold dots were next applied followed by the application of modulating colors. The previous three steps were repeated in addition to the outlining of marginal figures. Next, the penning of a rinceaux appearing in the border of a page, and finally, the marginal figures were painted. Beyond this was the preparation of pigments, and as you can see, the medieval artist's palette was quite extensive. This process demanded so many steps and layers of technique and artistry! Provenance: Ex- Estate of M. Reiniger, Chicago, IL Condition: A section that is in excellent overall condition. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #111499
DIOMHAIR`EACHD PORTLAND 1990 Single Malt Whisky aged 30 years. Issued to commemorate the grand opening of the re-development of Portland for Rockwell Glass, on September 7 1990 by Ian Lang, Minister of State. The spirit is not identified, and recipents were invited at the time to guess the origin via clues provided in accompanying literature. 70cl, no strength stated. In wooden presentation box. Viewing recommended.
Live Steam model of a Destroyer 'Raider' by Bassett Lowke fitted with boiler and engine 38inches in length mounted in a mahogany display case (43 x 19 inches) c1920's There are 2 x holders under the boiler that sits burners looks like for either 2 tea light candles or small mentholated spirit burners
* MARGARETANN BENNETT RSW, SPIRIT MAN mixed media, signed and dated '94 28cm x 11cm Mounted, framed and under glass Note: Margaretann Bennett studied at the Glasgow School of Art from 1987 to 1991 and now works full-time at her studio in Glasgow. She exhibits in galleries throughout the UK and in the major Scottish open exhibitions. She has won numerous major awards and in 2004 was elected a member of the RSW (Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours).
A five branch iron candlestick and an iron and copper twin branch modern candlestick with the holders forming copper flutes resting upon the body as two intertwining branches upon a shaped base, together with a copper and brass twin-handled pan, a stoneware bottle marked "Charles H Barber - Wines & Spirit Merchant Berkeley, a copper twin-handled platter and a stoneware gin bottle, un-marked, together with an ebony elephant and a carved wooden figure of a Ganesh, a further brass pot and a pine spoon rack
PANAYOTAKIS 'THE ORIGINAL' OUZO Greek Aperitif in handled glass flagon. 1 Lit., 40% volume, in carton. OUZO CARYATIDES Ouzo in Caryatid motif decorative bottle. Approx. 20cl, no capacity or strength stated, in plastic sleeve. MINAS OUZO Produce of Crete. 1 L, 42% volume, in carton. GREEK LIQUEUR Clear Liqueur in novelty Bazouki shaped bottle. GREEK SPIRIT MINI SET WARRE'S FINEST OLD TAWNY PORT 'Long Matured In Wood.' 75cl, no strength stated. 6 bottles and 6 miniatures CONDITION REPORT: Good.
Selection of Antique Brass Ware including a nice brass spirit kettle on the original stand, eastern brass and copper decorated kettle, lucky imp brass door knocker on wooden plaque, two small eastern style vases, three small brass bells, large brass shoe horn and seven horse brasses. All items remain in generally good condition. (16 items)
DIOMHAIR`EACHD PORTLAND 1990 Single Malt Whisky aged 30 years. Issued to commemorate the grand opening of the re-development of Portland for Rockwell Glass, on September 7 1990 by Ian Lang, Minister of State. The spirit is not identified, and recipents were invited at the time to guess the origin via clues provided in accompanying literature. 70cl, no strength stated. In wooden presentation box. Viewing recommended.
[Morley, Frances Talbot Parker, Countess of, and Sneyd, Walter, of Keele, Staffs.]. Portraits of the Spruggins Family: Arranged by Richard Sucklethumkin Spruggins, Esq., 1829, forty-four caricature lithograph plates (including frontispiece, detached), presentation inscription to title to Louisa Kerr from E. McDonnell Glenarm Castle 1843, occasional spotting, edges untrimmed, original boards, lower board detached & lacking covering paper, upper board loose, lacking spine, worn, 4to, together with [Frederic II, King of Prussia], Oeuvres du Philosophe de Sans-Souci, Potzdam, 1760, title in red & black, with engraved vignette, all edges gilt, contemporary red morocco gilt, lacking title label, spine and extremities worn, 12mo, with Watson (James), The Spirit of the Doctor; comprising many Interesting Poems..., Manchester, 1820, etched portrait frontispiece, some spotting, original cloth, some wear, 8vo, and Williams (Taliesin), The Doom of Colyn Dolphyn. A Poem; with Notes Illustrative of Various Traditions of Glamorganshire, 1837, original cloth, spine faded, 8vo, and Elton (Charles A.), Habington's Castara, Bristol: J.M. Gutch, [1812], contemporary blind decorated calf, upper joint split, lower joint cracked, 8vo, plus other 18th & 19th century antiquarian (20)
Foster (Birkett, illustrator). Milton's L'Allegro and Il Penseroso, W. Kent & Co., 1859, title and text printed in red, black and white illustrations to text throughout, original publisher's cloth, blind and gilt decorated, 4to, together with Moore (James Carrick), The Life of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, 2 volumes, John Murray, 1833, black and white portrait frontispiece to volume 1 (captioned in ink A Miserable Print from a Bad Picture), some scattered spotting, manuscript annotation to title from Mrs Carrick Moore - a woman of too much sense and spirit to like this pitiful production so unworthy of the great man, autograph of Sir John Moore pasted onto upper pastedown, modern red straight-grain morocco (by Bayntun Riviere), gilt decorated spine, 8vo, plus Ballantyne (R.M.), Up in the Clouds, or Balloon Voyages, James Nisbet & Co., 1880, black and white frontispiece, additional engraved title, original publisher's cloth, a little rubbed and scuffed at extremities, small 8vo, and other 19th and 20th century titles, including illustrated literature, biography, air travel and exploration (6 shelves)
London Bulletin, Edited by E.L.T. Mesens, nos. 18-20, June 1940, 2 colour woodcuts by S.W. Hayter and John Bunting, colour and monochrome illustrations, original printed wrappers, a little rubbed and some fraying to spine, with a little loss, small 4to, together with London Gallery. Catalogue of the Exhibition The Cubist Spirit in its Time, 18 March-3 May 1947, organised by E.L.T. Mesens, London Gallery Ltd., 1947, monochrome plates, original printed light blue wrappers, a few marks and some light handling marks, slim small 4to (2)
Box of assorted white metal and silver items to include: Taste Vin two handled bonbon dish stamped: 925; white metal golf club ornament; small silver capstan type inkwell; cutlery; dwarf candlestick; whiskey spirit label; compact; magnifying glass; matchbox holder with blue enamel anchor and wing motif etc.
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