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Ca. 386-534/535 AD. Northern Wei Dynasty. A terracotta tile featuring a beautiful depiction of a seated Buddha wearing garments whose red pigment is marvellously still preserved as is the green of the halo and the black of the hair. Buddha has a raised right hand, with the palm facing outwards and the fingers upwards while the left arm is held close to the body. In Buddhism and Hinduism, this is a specific 'Mudra' ("seal," "mark," or "gesture"), the Abhayamudrā, a gesture that symbolises wisdom, calmness, and fearlessness. The Wei dynasty was the longest-lived and most powerful of the northern Chinese dynasties that existed before the reunification of China under the Sui (581-618 AD) and Tang (618-907 AD) dynasties. The Wei rulers were great patrons of Buddhism. They fostered Buddhism as a state religion, although the dynasty took particular care to control the religious hierarchy, trying to avoid any church-state conflicts. Buddhism held a great appeal for the Wei rulers, as it gave their leadership a legitimate base in a multiethnic society. Excellent condition. Size: L:330mm / W:168mm ; 4.05kg. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 386-534/535 AD. Northern Wei Dynasty. A terracotta tile featuring a beautiful depiction of a seated Buddha wearing garments whose red pigment is marvellously still preserved as is the green of the halo, the black of the hair and the red drapery above the Buddha. Buddha has a raised right hand, with the palm facing outwards and the fingers downwards while the left arm is held close to the body. In Buddhism and Hinduism, this is one of the 'Mudra' ("seal," "mark," or "gesture"), symbolic gestures of the hands and fingers used either in ceremonies and dance or in sculpture and painting. The Wei dynasty was the longest-lived and most powerful of the northern Chinese dynasties that existed before the reunification of China under the Sui (581-618 AD) and Tang (618-907 AD) dynasties. The Wei rulers were great patrons of Buddhism. They fostered Buddhism as a state religion, although the dynasty took particular care to control the religious hierarchy, trying to avoid any church-state conflicts. Buddhism held a great appeal for the Wei rulers, as it gave their leadership a legitimate base in a multiethnic society. Excellent condition. Size: L:335mm / W:155mm ; 3.78kg. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
An Iznik style blue glazed twin handled urn, decorated with acanthus leaf and flowers, h.23cm; together with three other pieces of Isnik style pottery (4)Condition report: All are crazed. Peacock feather vase has a chip to the rim. Long necked floral vase has several chips. Urn has some damage to the body and chips. Tile is chipped. Condition overall is poor.
* Tiles. A collection of 15 William De Morgan ‘Carnation’ pattern pottery tiles, the foliate decorated tiles in aubergine and green on a white ground, 7 tiles with a hole drilled through them, stamped with the later Fulham period mark 'DM 98' (1898-1907), 15.5cm squareQty: (15)NOTESFor further reading, refer to William De Morgan Tiles by Jon Catleugh, pp.98 and 101. William De Morgan (1839-1917) was a potter, tile designer and novelist. He was a lifelong friend of William Morris and designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co from 1863 to 1872 before setting up on his own in Chelsea from 1872 and moving to Fulham in 1888. Many of De Morgan's tiles were inspired by Medieval and Islamic designs and, when several were laid together, created intricate patterns.
William IV mahogany and banded longcase clock with hunting scene, 14in arched dial with painted hunting scene and painted spandrels, with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, 8 day movement striking on bell, hood with reeded columns, trunk with shaped door and reeded columns, on shaped feet, 234cmH, Provenance: Originally of Tile House in Buckinghamshire NOTE: No inhouse packing available on this lot.
A boxwood netsuke of a geckoEarly 19th centuryResting on a roof tile, its legs tensed as it prepares to spring, the well-toned wood showing some wear and the eye pupils inlaid; unsigned. 4.5cm (1¾in).Footnotes:リザーブ設定無し木彫根付 瓦守宮 無銘 19世紀前期The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art: Part I, lot 116.www.bonhams.com/auctions/18493/lot/116/Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A pale wood kiseruzutsuBy Hozan(?), late 19th centuryCarved in shishiaibori (sunken relief carving) with children's toys, including a small dog, a rabbit on a roof-tile and a robin on a stand; signed Hozan. 22cm (8⅝in).Footnotes:リザーブ設定無し木製漆塗きせる筒 動物玩具 銘「宝山」 19世紀後期Provenance: purchased at Lempertz, Cologne, 1964.Wrangham collection, no.435.The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art: Part III, lot 143.www.bonhams.com/auctions/20189/lot/143/Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An ebony netsuke of a snake19th centuryThe slender reptile tightly coiled on a discarded broken roof tile, the end of which is carved in high relief with a trailing flowerhead; unsigned. 4.2cm (1 5/8in).Footnotes:リザーブ設定無し木彫根付 蛇 無銘 19世紀The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art: Part IV, lot 67.www.bonhams.com/auctions/20493/lot/67/Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Sports SaloonRegistration no. not UK registeredChassis no. DB6/2544/ROdometer: 77,710Mot expiry: Exempt*Offered without reserve*Last-of-the-line model*Five-speed manual gearbox*Requires re-commissioningFootnotes:'Stage by stage, as the DB has become dominant in the Aston Martin strain, the successive cars have changed their image. Today the aim is to offer the maximum of luxury and refinement as well as the ultimate in road performance. The minor barbarities of so many great sports cars of the past are no longer acceptable – at least in the hand built models now leaving Newport Pagnell. Obviously such a car as the DB6 is expensive and exclusive but the value matches the price.' – Autocar, 1966. Last-of-the-line models have always fascinated collectors, and none more so than the Aston Martin DB6. A desirable manual transmission model, this DB6 was retailed by the Arnold G Wilson Ltd agency and sold new to Carl C Rosen Esq of York. The copy guarantee form shows that the car left the factory equipped with the 3.73:1 rear axle; a limited-slip differential; chrome wheels; a heated rear screen; and a power operated aerial. The original colour scheme was Autumn Gold (the same colour that appeared on the DB5 offered by Bonhams at the Festival of Speed sale earlier in the month) with black Connolly leather interior, and the DB6 was first registered as 'PVY 1'. The current owner purchased the car in the USA in 2007 and laid up in long-term storage. Copies of the old Arizona Certificate of Tile and the sale/purchase paperwork are on file together with the aforementioned guarantee form copy. As the car has spent a period of time in storage it will require re-commissioning at the very least before returning to the road. Certain to attract interest as being offered without reserve, this manual-transmission DB6 is sold as viewed and subject to the reduced import tax of 5% should it remain in the UK.Vendor Score Total: 55/100Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered 'as is / as seen' subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments. Key for sellers' assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25Body Work: 3Paint: 3Glass: 3Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3Wheels/Tyres: 3RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20Gearbox/Clutch: 3Axles: 3Suspension: 3Brakes: 3INTERIOR TOTAL: 11/20Seats: 3Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3Headlining: 2Trim: 3ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10Main components: 3Ancillary components: 3ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20Starting: 2Running: 2Under Bonnet: 3Mechanical components: 3Car History File: 1Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** Subject to import tax at a preferential rate on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
MATISSE HENRI: (1869-1954) French Artist. An important typed manuscript, with extensive manuscript additions by Matisse, unsigned, one page, folio, n.p. (Vence), n.d. (c.1950), in French. The typed manuscript, evidently prepared by a journalist following an interview with the artist, is entitled An Hour with Matisse, and provides details of Matisse's work at the Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence as it reaches its final stages of decoration, explaining that the eminent architect Auguste Perret has supervised the project, and that Matisse's studio is currently a replica of the chapel's interior with a huge amount of drawings affixed to the walls, many in yellow, green and blue, representing the colours to be used in the stained glass, further describing the position of the altar, the white marble floor, and the black and white ceramic tiles which Matisse is creating. The manuscript continues with several questions posed to Matisse, which he responds to in his own hand, explaining that the square ceramic tiles are to be decorated in black and white in order to strike a balance with the colours of the stained glass, and expressing his view that the hardest challenge in building and decorating the chapel was to fill a relatively small space with the monumental and expressive concept that he wished to achieve. Matisse also states that he has not felt the need to change his religious views in order to create the chapel, and that all of his life his work has been made with the religious feeling of the mystery of nature. Finally, the artist remarks that he has not had time to consider future projects as the chapel has not yet been completed. The final third of the page was originally part of a separate sheet and is now neatly affixed to the base of the primary sheet. VG In 1941 Matisse, living in the south of France, developed cancer and underwent surgery. During his long recovery he was assisted by a young nurse, Monique Bourgeois, who also served as a model for several of the artist's drawings and paintings. In 1943 Bourgeois entered the Dominican convent in Vence and became Sister Jacques-Marie. In due time Matisse bought a house in Vence and remained in touch with the young nun. She told him of the plans the Dominicans had to build a chapel and sought Matisse's help with the design of the building. Matisse agreed and the project commenced in 1947. Over the next four years the artist worked on the chapel, its architecture, stained glass windows, interior furnishings, murals, and the priests' vestments. The chapel features three sets of stained glass windows which Matisse dedicated much of his time to. All three sets make use of just three colours: an intense yellow for the sun, an intense green for vegetation and cactus forms, and a vivid blue representing the Mediterranean Sea, the Riviera and the Madonna. For the walls Matisse designed three murals to be made by painting white tiles with black paint and then firing the large sections of tile. Although Matisse had been baptised a Catholic, he had not practised the religion for many years. The artist had never undertaken work of the kind before, and upon completion Matisse himself declared the chapel to be his 'masterpiece'.
A quantity of part teasets and teawares, including Sutherland and Royal Stafford China, a Burleigh ware "Japonica" cheese dish, a 19th century Chinese blue and white baluster vase, decorated prunus, 9" high (heavily restored), two sets of three jugs, a pair of glass candlesticks, a 19th century Delft tile, a quantity of platters, two tureens and other items

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