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Lot 494
A CHINESE BRONZE CENSER WITH BRONZE STAND AND WOOD COVER, the stand itself weighing 620gm, the censer itself weighing 940gm, the pierced wood cover fitted with a jade lotus finial, the base of the censer cast with a seal mark, 7.5in high overall, the stand itself 4.9in x 4.3in at widest points, the censer itself 6in wide including handles & 3in high.
Lot 436
A matched pair of Chinese Buddhistic gilt and enamel decorated altarpieces, with a gilt bowl inset with carved jade panels, above enamel lotus leaf body, scrolling leaf column, the base with a pierced and lotus blossom base, 43cm high CONDITION REPORT: Provenance: Part of a deceased estate, the deceased's father was an antique dealer, who died in the 1960's, these altar pieces along with a large collection of 18th century wine glasses, 18th century Worcester & Derby and other paintings and works of art are included in this auction.One is off its base, gilding rubbed in places, enamel is cracked in places, repairs to the wooden bases, enamel losses where the sections screw together, some chips to the jade in overall used condition
Lot 253
A Russian yellow metal mounted diamond set and enamelled green jade handled sword stickThe triangular section channelled blade housed in a leather scabbard. 86.5 cm long overall. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, expected wear, some rust/pitting to blade, some scuffing and slight loss to leather, apparently unmarked.
Lot 711
A pair of Russian gold diamond set jade mounted cufflinks, with 56 Zolotnik mark, maker's mark AH and stamped Faberge in cyrillicEach panel carved and pieced as an elephant, in fitted case for Faberge. The panels 2 cm wide. CONDITION REPORTS: Both generally in good condition, expected wear. Approximately 11 grammes all in.
Lot 374
A Chinese jade mounted bronze boxThe hinged shaped lid inset with a pierced carved jade panel carved with a butterfly, floral scrollwork and a calligraphic design, the main body decorated in the round with birds amongst floral sprays. 14 cm wide. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, some general wear.
Lot 605
A Russian silver gilt and enamelled diamond set jade desk timepiece, with 88 Zolotnik mark for St. Petersburg, further circular Kokoshnik mark for Moscow and maker's mark AHThe white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, supported on the figure of an elephant, standing on a hexagonal plinth base, in fitted case for House of Bolin. The timepiece 15 cm high. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, expected wear, cracks to dial.
Lot 690
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A terracotta figurine of a rabbit modelled in the round standing upright on forepaws, ears pricked; pigment detailing to the ears, nose and eyes, hole to the underside. 3.08 kg, 26cm (10"). From the Cheuk family collection. The rabbit plays an important part in Chinese religion and was considered to be highly auspicious. It is one of the twelve animals that is represented in the Chinese zodiac and is more commonly associated with the moon. In this capacity it is known as the Jade Rabbit and lives on the moon with the goddess Chang'e. The goddess is the guardian of the elixir of life which the rabbit makes by pounding various herbs under a osmanthus tree; the goddess then gives the elixir to those that she favours. Finely modelled.
Lot 711
Warring States, 475-221 BC. A gilt bronze belt hook in the shape of a cicada, eyes and edge of back inlaid with turquoise beads; head, back and wings decorated with silver and gold scrolling patter; abdomen with silver and gold segments; to the front of the head an arching hook ending in a horse head with inlaid eyes; raised boss to the underside. 131 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of a London collector; by inheritance from his grandfather; acquired during travels in the Far East in the 1920s. Since ancient times, the cicada has been seen as a symbol of resurrection, an association that owes to its fascinating life cycle. Newly hatched insects drop from branches to burrow into the ground, where they nourish themselves on tree roots for as long as seventeen years before emerging into the sunlight. Then, they climb high into the trees, and their outer skin splits open to allow the full-grown insects to appear.This process was seen as an analogy for the spirits of the dead rising on a path to eternal existence in a transcendent realm. In the Han dynasty, jade amulets shaped like cicadas were placed on the tongues of corpses, no doubt to symbolize a hope for rebirth and immortality. In general Chinese lore, cicadas are creatures of high status. They are considered pure because they subsist on dew and lofty because of their perch in high treetops. An ancient analogy in China suggests that a high-ranking official should resemble a cicada: residing high, eating a pure diet, and with sharp eyes.Also in antiquity, the headgear of rulers and nobles incorporated a golden image of a cicada with prominent eyes. The emblem signaled refinement, modesty, and a full awareness of one’s surroundings. Fine condition.
Lot 742
17th-19th century AD. A group of agate mounts consisting of: seven shield-shaped, three domed, twelve eye-shaped beads; each pierced to the base for attachment to a suit of 'jade' funerary armour. 203 grams, 25-30mm (1 - 1 1/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. [22] Fine condition.
Lot 777
Post-Classic Period, mid 10th-early 16th century AD. A large carved jadeite head of a spider money with large circular eyes, wide flat nose and slightly opened mouth, pierced for suspension. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. 94 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). From an important London, W1, collection; acquired 1960-1980s. In Maya mythology, monkeys were patrons of arts and writers. We may presume this due to their depiction on vases during the Classic Period, and from the later written source Popol Vuh. This tells us that there were twin brothers, Hun Batz and Hun Chouen, both skilled in music and art. After a struggle with their brothers, the famous hero twins Hunahpu and Xbalanque, they were transformed into monkeys; Hun Batz becoming the howler monkey and Hun Chouen the spider monkey. These monkey twins occur widely in Classic Maya art as the patron gods of writing, art and mathematics where they are sometimes rendered as actual monkeys, or as humans with monkey attributes. Another story from the same source tells us that after one of the unsuccessful creations of humankind, people made of wood survived the destruction and became monkeys. In Classic art, the spider monkey frequently personifies licentiousness and sexual abandon. The presence of great numbers of monkey figures in the art of Classic Veracruz may reflect a similar association with the monkey and sexual license. This carving was most likely used as an applique for a larger adornment. Dr Bonewitz notes: 'This is classic jadeite from Mesoamerica. Its source was only discovered in the late 1970s. The other stone known as jade is nephrite, which is unknown in Mesoamerica'. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Very fine condition.
Lot 780
8th-5th century BC. A large green serpentine standing anthropomorphic figurine, with elongated bald head and cranial deformation, rectangular eyes, wide nose, slightly opened mouth with massive everted upper lip uncovering teeth, pierced rectangular ears; the knees bent and hands pierced to hold an offering(?"). See Fowler Museum at UCLA, Accession number X85.864; The Cleveland Museum of Art, Accession number: 1990.219. 964 grams, 20.6cm (8"). From an important London, W1, collection; acquired 1960-1980s. The Olmecs established major centres along the riverine lowlands of the modern Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco, from approximately 1500 BC. The fertile gulf plain probably allowed for an agricultural surplus, controlled by only a handful of individuals. Olmec culture is identified as the oldest of the Mesoamerican civilisations, and many important elements of Mesoamerican art and architecture can be seen to have had a probable Olmec origin. This figure is very similar to one from Offering Four at La Venta. This comprised of a group of fifteen jade and serpentine figures that were specifically set out so that the one figure made from the base stone of granite faced the group made from precious stones. It is possible that the scene recreates a judgement against the lone figure, or possibly a sacrifice scene. Other individual, sinewy jades which are almost feline in their posture have been found in the Olmec heartland. Very fine condition.
Lot 912
A CHINESE JADE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER the ovoid body raised on three paw feet surmounted by masks, the sides carved with taotie masks in shallow relief inlaid with white metal and pink hardstone, the masks interrupted by a pair of pierced upright handles, the inlaid cover with foliate lappets above bands of engraved leaves, the white stone with russet inclusions, losses to inlay, staining 12cm high
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