Auction Preview: European & Asian Works of Art at Matthew Barton Ltd., London, May 22
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What: European & Asian Works of ArtWhere: Matthew Barton Ltd., 25 Blythe Road, London, W140PD United KingdomWhen: 22 May, 11.00 AM GMTTop lots of the sale:— Lot 0087: “A Tibetan Bronze Figure of Amitayus Western or Central Tibet 13th/14thAuction Preview: European & Asian Works of Art at Matthew Barton Ltd., London, May 22
What: European & Asian Works of ArtWhere: Matthew Barton Ltd., 25 Blythe Road, London, W140PD United KingdomWhen: 22 May, 11.00 AM GMTTop lots of the sale:— Lot 0087: “A Tibetan Bronze Figure of Amitayus Western or Central Tibet 13th/14th Century.” Seated in padmasana his hands in dhyana mudra wearing elaborate five-leaf crown floral earrings and multiple necklaces with long scrolling hair falling on his shoulders and tall chignon with opening bud finial his arms with kirtimukha bazubands and billowing scarf on either side his eyes inlaid with silver his lips with copper modern stand 34cm high approx. Estimate: 15,000 £ - 20,000 £ (19,186 USD – 25,582 USD)—Lot 0533: “A Pair of Austro-Hungarian Ivory Vases and Covers.” With Enamelled Silver Mounts Karl Roessler Vienna Late 19th Century ivory veneered of cut-cornered square outline with pedestal flared bodies below flared necks and domed covers applied at intervals with gem-set mounts of guilloche and opaque enamel the covers each with a torch-bearing figure of a Vestal Virgin the bodies with a female figure seated on each corner holding a garland applied to each side with openwork foliate strapwork panels centred by female figures on one personifying the four elements the other with the seasons of spring summer and autumn (twice) the pedestals with attributes of the figures above 66 cm high. Estimate: 15,000 £ - 20,000 £ (19,186 USD – 25,582 USD)—Lot 0362: “A German Parcel-Gilt Silver Large Tankard.” Probably B. Neresheimer & Soehne Hanau Late 19th Century in 17th century style the lid surmounted by a cast figure of Diana with a hound above three straps topped by eagles and foliate chased lobes the body with a frieze of cast figures at leisure in a garden above two bands of bosses on openwork bun feet the handle with a cast rampant lion finial and a leafy terminal small pseudo marks to thumbpiece 49cm high 2719gr (87oz). Estimate: 6,000 £ - 8,000 £ (7,675 USD – 10,233 USD)—Lot 0096: “A Jain Brass Shrine Depicting Sambhavanatha Gujarat Western India.” Dated Samvat 1632/1575 AD the central figure seated in padmasana on a cushion with the tirthankara’s emblem the horse engraved below surrounded by smaller further seated and standing jinas and attendants a parasol flanked by elephants above and kalasa at the top parts inlaid with silver dedicatory inscription in devanagari on the reverse 24cm high. Estimate: 5,000 £ - 7,000 £ (6,395 USD – 8,954 USD)—Lot 0023: “A Large Chinese Hard stone Inlaid Celadon Jade Ruyi Sceptre.” The quatre-lobed head supported on an elegant S-shaped shaft with lotus-lappet terminus inset with peach sprays and bats in variously hued hardstones and jadeite leafage the reverse incised and gilt with a three-line calligraphic inscription and an apocryphal Qianlong mark the stone of pale celadon tone 42.5cm long. Estimate: 5,000 £ - 7,000 £ (6,395 USD – 8,954 USD)— Lot 0263: “A Painted Cloth Hanging (Picchavai) Depicting Sharada Utsava Nathdwara Rajasthan.” Second Half 19th Century pigment on cotton of rectangular form with central figure of Krishna dancing with a gopi surrounded by a ring of figures Sri Nath Ji dancing with gopis deities riding in celestial chariots flanking the moon above the verdant forest behind further maidens and priestly devotees on the river bank in the foreground surrounded by a border of scrolling roses modern hanging attachment the top 204 x 168cm. Estimate: 5,000 £ - 7,000 £ (6,395 USD – 8,954 USD)— Lot 0531: ˜A Pair of Silver-Gilt Ivory And Rock Crystal Figural Candlesticks Probably German Late 19th Century.”Tthe rectangular bases and panel feet cast with leafy scrolls below a and of rocaille set with gemstones and pastes each supporting an opposing ivory figure of a young countryman or woman with silver detailed clothes and hat standing beside a flower-filled gem and paste-set hamper on stump support set behind with an ivy-wreathed cylindrical candlestick with drip-pan below the urn-shaped sconce with detachable nozzle 26cm high. Estimate: 5,000 £ - 7,000 £ (6,395 USD – 8,954 USD)For details, visit: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more