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Antiquities & Tribal Art London 9th April 2019


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1 AN EGYPTIAN PREDYNASTIC TERRACOTTA PAINTED VESSEL Naqada II, Circa 3300 B.C. Of globular form with lug handles, and a flattened everted rim, with traces of red slip covering the body, 18cm high. Provenance: Collection of a French painter, acquired between 1950 and 1960. £400 – 600 2

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2 TWO EGYPTIAN PREDYNASTIC FLINT KNIVES Circa 5th - 4th Millennium B.C. Including a leaf-shaped blade in dark flint, 13.5cm long; and a pointed blade with a flattened end, 10.5cm long, (2) Provenance: French private collection. £80 – 120 3 A PREDYNASTIC EGYPTIAN SHELL BRACELET Naqada I, Circa 4000 - 3500 B.C. Restrung, formed of various tubular, disc and trapezoidal beads. Provenance: French private collection. £80 – 120 4 AN EGYPTIAN PREDYNASTIC BIRD FLINT Naqada II - III, Circa 3500 - 3399 B.C. Of highly stylised form in brown flint, 4.5cm wide, 5.1cm high. Footnotes: For a similar example see a flint in the Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession no. 26.2.256. Provenance: French private collection. £300 – 500 5 AN EGYPTIAN JASPER LOTUS FLOWER New Kingdom, Circa 1570 - 1070 B.C. Of typical form with two linear incisions indicating the petals, 2.1cm high. Provenance: French private collection. £80 – 120 6 AN EGYPTIAN CALCITE FACE Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, Circa 1991 - 1802 B.C. From the neck of a vase, with stylised incised facial features, 3.8cm high, (5.5cm high inc. base) Provenance: Koutoulakis collection; French private collection. £200 – 300

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7 AN EGYPTIAN GREEK FRIT AMULET OF SEKHMET Third Intermediate Period, Circa 1069 - 664 B.C. This rare and impressive amulet, of large proportions, formed in green frit, depicts the goddess Sekhmet seated on a winged throne with the figure of an infant king standing in front of her and a representation of Isis on her back, 7.5cm high, (9.3cm high inc. base) Provenance: Old Marseillaise collection; French private collection. £700 – 900 8 AN EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION SHABTI 26th Dynasty, Circa 663 - 332 B.C. A bright blue glazed composition shabti, holding the crook and flail, the body inscribed for HOR, 10.4cm high, (14cm high inc. stand) Provenance: French private collection. £250 – 300

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11 AN EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA CANOPIC JAR LID New Kingdom, Circa 1550 - 1069 B.C. In the form of baboon-headed Hapi, 10cm high. Provenance: Collection of Michel Jeuillard, acquired in 1980; French private collection. £250 – 300

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9 A GLAZED COMPOSITION SHABTI A pale blue glazed composition shabti, depicted mummiform, holding the crook and flail with a seed bag over the left shoulder, with finely moulded facial features, 10.3cm long. Provenance: Private English collection, acquired on the London art market. £150 – 250 10 AN EGYPTIAN INSCRIBED BEAD Third Intermediate Period, Circa 1069 – 664 B.C. Of long ovoid form in pale faience, with a central incised cartouche of Ramsses II, with two incised bands at each end, 4.1cm long. Footnotes: For similar examples see lot 183, Christie’s New York, 9th December 2015. Provenance: Private German collection acquired first half of 20th Century. £150 – 250

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12 AN EGYPTIAN MUMMY MASK Late Period, 26th Dynasty - Ptolemaic Period The facial features carved in a simple stylised manner, the small mouth with full lips pressed into a characteristic slight small, surmounted by the long slender nose and the almond-shaped eyes with extended cosmetic line just visible, traces of painted gesso survive, 22cm high. Provenance: Early 20th century English collection. £200 – 300

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13 FOUR EGYPTIAN LAPIS LAZULI UDJAT EYES Circa 1st Millennium B.C. 1.3 - 1.8cm long, (4) Provenance: French private collection. £80 – 120 14 A GROUP OF EGYPTIAN AMULETS Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Including two glazed composition Bes amulets; an udjat eye amulet with a serrated border; a darkcoloured udjat eye amulet; a rosette amulet; and two further amulets, 0.9 - 1.4cm long, (8) Provenance: French private collection. £100 – 150

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15 AN EGYPTIAN GLASS INLAY IN THE FORM OF A FEMALE MOURNER New Kingdom, Circa 1570 - 1070 B.C. Of bright blue glass, depicting a woman with her arm raised in front of her face in lamentation, 3.3cm long. Provenance: French private collection. £200 – 300 16 A GROUP OF EGYPTIAN FRIT AMULETS Late Period, Circa 664 - 332 B.C. and later Including a bright blue udjat eye with applied black details; a crocodile amulet, pierced for suspension; a black stone small scarab; and a blue pierced amulet, 1.3 - 2.4cm long, (4) Provenance: French private collection. £80 – 120

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17 A GROUP OF EGYPTIAN GLAZED COMPOSITION AMULETS Including a blue udjat eye, surmounted by a suspension loop, 1.9cm long; a green-blue amulet of Bes, 1.3cm long; a scarab, 0.9cm long; a bright blue djed pillar amulet, 2.1cm long; and a pale blue amulet of a seated baboon, possibly not ancient, 1.5cm long, (5) Provenance: Acquired on the 1990s on the London art market by the present owner. £100 – 150 18 A LARGE EGYPTIAN AMULET OF THE GODDESS NUT Ptolemaic Period, Circa 332 - 32 B.C. Of bright blue glazed composition, the is goddess depicted in the form of a sow with seven offspring, 7.2cm long, 4cm high. Provenance: French private collection. £350 – 450

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19 AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF OSIRIS Late Period, Circa 664 - 332 B.C. Finely cast, standing on an integral square base, Osiris is depicted holding the crook and flail, wearing an atef crown with frontal uraeus, a plaited false beard, and a broad collar, with delicate facial features, mounted on a mid-20th century green marble base, 26cm high, 34cm high inc. base. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson, a collector and architect from Houston Texas, acquired in the 1960s. £6,000 – 8,000

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20 FOUR EGYPTIAN ALABASTER CANOPIC JARS Late Period, Circa 664 - 332 B.C. Each of banded alabaster with thick walls, of squat proportions, with rounded shoulders and sloped sides tapering to a flat base, 17.4cm - 19.9cm high, (4) Provenance: Smith collection, Cambridge, 1949; Private collection, London, 1978. £3,000 – 5,000

21 AN EGYPTIAN ALABASTER VESSEL Old Kingdom, Circa 2600 - 2100 B.C. With a rounded body which tapers to the flat base, surmounted by a narrow short neck and a flat everted rim, in veined pink alabaster, 11.8cm high. Provenance: Private UK collection. £100 – 200

22 THREE LARGE ROMANO-EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA WEIGHTS Circa 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D. Each weight of pyramidal form, with flattened tops and drilled for suspension, 5 - 7.6cm long, (3) Provenance: French private collection. £80 – 120

22 THREE LARGE ROMANO-EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA WEIGHTS Circa 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D. Each weight of pyramidal form, with flattened tops and drilled for suspension, 5 - 7.6cm long, (3) Provenance: French private collection. £80 – 120

24 AN EGYPTIAN FEMALE LIMESTONE HEAD Possibly New Kingdom, wearing a bag wig, the female figure is depicted with finely carved facial features, with almond-shaped eyes, light brows and a small mouth with the characteristic enigmatic smile, 8.5cm high, (13.5cm high inc. base) Provenance: French private collection. £300 – 500

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25 AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF HARPOCRATES Late Period, Circa 663 - 332 B.C. Depicted striding with the left leg advanced, the left arm held to the side of his body, the hand in a clenched fist, wearing the crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt, with a plaited sidelock, 9.1cm high, (12cm high inc. base) Provenance: French private collection. £200 – 300

26 A ROMANO-EGYPTIAN GLASS BRACELET Circa 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D. Of brightly coloured glass, with applied trail decoration, 6.5cm diameter. Provenance: French private collection. £60 - 80

27 TWO GLASS AND FAIENCE BEAD NECKLACES Roman - Islamic Period, Circa 1st Century B.C. 7th Century A.D. The glass beaded necklace, restrung, formed of various spherical and cylindrical mosaic beads, interspersed with smaller gold and glass beads 74cm approx. long; and several miscellaneous faience beads and a scarab, (Qty) Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 1985. £1,000 – 2,000

28 A SCARAB BROOCH Mounted on a modern gold setting in the form of wings surmounting two talons gripping atef crown feathers, the glazed composition scarab, Middle Kingdom to late Second Intermediate Period, circa 1950 - 1600 B.C., with a geometric design, the reverse is naturalistically depicted, with spiral decoration on the wing-cases, scarab 2.3cm long, brooch 4.5cm wide, 3.9cm high. Provenance: Property of an English collector, acquired prior to 1968. £250 - 450

29 AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE BOAR Late Period - Roman Period With four small stumpy legs, a curved back, a long snout and a small upright tail, 6.2cm long. Provenance: UK art collection, acquired in 1981. £300 – 400

30 AN EGYPTIAN BLUE GLASS VESSEL Late Period, Circa 664 - 332 B.C. The small bright blue vessel, with a tubular rim in raised relief surrounding the mouth, the straight sides taper to the integral flat base, 3.9cm high. Provenance: UK private collection formed during the 1970s. £300 – 400

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31 A LARGE NEAR EASTERN POTTERY BOWL Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Of large proportions, the bowl stands on a flat base which tapers inwards to the upper register of the vessel, decorated with a black and ochre slip design in the form of lobes surrounding the rim, with vertical linear and central diamondshaped design within each lobe, below a series of stylised birds with long curved necks are depicted, 37cm diameter, 18cm high. Provenance: Private English collection, acquired in 1962. £700 – 900

32 A NEAR EASTERN GLAZED PYXIS Circa 1st Millennium B.C. With a square cross-section, the pyxis stands on short tapered legs, with two pierced handles and a shallow pyramidal lid, traces of yellow and white glazed design survives, 9cm high. Provenance: French private collection, acquired 1975. £200 – 300

33 A NEAR EASTERN POTTERY THREE-FOOTED VESSEL Circa 1st Millennium B.C. The unusual vessel stand on three slender curved feet, with a rounded underside, the waisted body of the vessel is covered in decorative black slip in the form of horizontal bands, zig-zags and repeated pattern of three vertical lines joining the thicker horizontal bands, the rim is adorned with two shallow circular bowls also decorated in black slip, 13.5cm high. Provenance: Zakary collection, Los Angeles, 1960s. £300 – 500

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34 FOUR AMLASH TERRACOTTA VESSELS Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Including a large single-handled cup, 19cm diameter; a piriform vessel, standing on a ring foot, with two small lug handles and a flaring mouth, the body of the vessel decorated in umber slip with a triangular pattern, with alternate triangles filled-in with cross-hatching, 10.2cm high; a small jar with a globular body covered with a diamond pattern in umber slip, 7.5cm high; and a miniature burnished bowl, 5cm diameter, (4) Provenance: Private UK collection, bought during diplomatic service in Iran in the late 1960s; and thence by descent. £200 – 300 35 TWO EARTHENWARE VESSELS Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Including a squat vessel with incised decoration and tubular handles, 8.7cm high, 15cm diameter; and a vessel with a globular body, a short spout, with a small loop handle, decorated with incised linear patterns, 13.2cm high (2) Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in 1912 at a local auction; and thence by descent. £150 – 250 36 A CLAY HORSE AND RIDER Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Both the horse and rider are depicted in a highly stylised manner, the horse stands on its four straight legs, with a long neck and small head with up-pricked ears, the horse wears a bridle and saddle atop which the rider sits with short stumpy limbs and wearing a pointed narrow rimmed hat, with traces of slip surviving, 25.3cm high, 16cm long. Provenance: Acquired German art market, 1973. £250 – 450

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37 AN ANATOLIAN TERRACOTTA RAM VESSEL Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Of highly stylised form, the vessel stands on an integral pedestal foot, with a plump body, the sides decorated in black and red slip in geometric patterns, the upturned head forming the spout, with two curved horns at each side, 20.8cm high. Provenance: Hasbani collection, London 1994. £700 – 900

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38 A NEAR EASTERN POTTERY CAMEL AND RIDERS Circa 2nd Millennium B.C. The stylised figure of a camel is depicted with two riders sitting on a high saddle, both figures with prominent coiffures and beards, 7.3cm high. Provenance: French private collection, acquired 1975. £200 – 300 39 AN AFTER THE ANTIQUE AMLASH STYLE BULL A museum quality replica of an Amlash bull, of stylised form with stumpy legs, a prominent neck hump and crescent horns, 15.8cm long. Provenance: Private collection of Mrs Elias-Vaes, Holland, collected between the 1960’s and 1970’s. Christies, Amsterdam, 27-29 April 2010. £100 – 150

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40 TWO CUNEIFORM CLAY FOUNDATION CONES Including a cone inscribed in two columns of text, identifying it as a cone of Gudea, ruler of Lagash, commemorating the building of the temple of E-Ninnu in the city of Lagash for the god Ningirsu, circa 2141 - 2122 B.C., 12cm; and a foundation cone inscribed in two columns of text with a royal inscription of Ishnedagan, king of Isin, commemorating the building of his city wall, circa 1953 - 1935 B.C.,15.2cm long. Provenance: Ex Chrisitie’s South Kensington, Antiquities, 14 & 15 May 2002, lot 569. £600 – 800 41 A BABYLONIAN GRANITE DUCK WEIGHT Circa 1st Milliennium B.C. Carved in rough granite, of stylised form with the head curled back over the body, 7cm long. Provenance: French private collection. £100 – 200

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42 A PARTHIAN BRONZE MACE HEAD Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. The long iron shaft with a tubular bronze handle two spheres at each end, the highly decorative terminal in the form of a janiform goddess, with large almond-shaped eyes, the hair falling in stylised curls on each side of the face, wearing a circular diadem, the hair in a topknot behind, 61cm high, (70.5cm high inc. base) Provenance: French private collection formed in the 1970s. £8,000 – 12,000

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44 TWO BACTRIAN OPENWORK BRONZE SEALS Circa 3rd - 2nd Century B.C. Including a circular seal with scrolling foliate design; and a seal with a cruciform central design surrounded by square and rectangular patterns, 5.5 & 5.1cm diameter, (2) Provenance: French private collection. £120 – 150 44 TWO BACTRIAN OPENWORK BRONZE SEALS Circa 3rd - 2nd Century B.C. Including a circular seal with scrolling foliate design; and a seal with a cruciform central design surrounded by square and rectangular patterns, 5.5 & 5.1cm diameter, (2) Provenance: French private collection. £120 – 150 45 A CANAANITE BONZE IDOL Circa 1st Century B.C. The stylised figure, wearing a conical hat, with drilled eyes and an incised linear mouth, 4.4cm high, (6.7cm high inc. base) Provenance: French private collection. £150 – 250 46 A NEAR EASTERN BRONZE BULL Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Of stylised form, the bull stands on short legs with flattened feet, surmounted by a tubular body with a long tail, a hump above the forelegs and long upward curving horns, 9cm long, 7.2cm high. Provenance: Collection of the Jones family, Cambridge, acquired 1971. £1,000 – 1,500

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48 47 A LARGE GROUP OF SILVER AND BRONZE FRAGMENTS Circa 1st Millennium B.C. - 1st Millennium A.D. Including several miscellaneous fragments from vessels, pennanular fittings, two bronze belt buckles with incised and perforated decoration, two silver plaques with incised highly stylised animals, possibly Achaemenid, (Qty) Provenance: UK art collection, 1981. £500 – 700 48 A NEAR EASTERN GLASS GAMING SET Roman Period or later Formed of two sets of eleven domed counters of varying sizes, one set in green and yellow glass, the other in blue and yellow glass, (22) Literature: For a similar example see D. Freeman Fahid, Chess and Other Game Pieces from Islamic Lands, 2018, pp. 228 – 229. Provenance: London private collection acquired between 1979 and 1983. £1,500 – 2,500

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49 A NEAR EASTERN SILVER HEAD Circa 1st Millennium B.C. – 1st Millennium A.D. Of highly stylised form, the face is depicted with applied bulging eyes and defined pupils, a triangular nose and an unusual circular mouth, the arched brows are surmounted by hair twisted into curls, 10.5cm high. Provenance: London private collection acquired between 1979 and 1983. £300 – 500

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50 A MESOPOTAMIAN BRONZE CYLINDER SEAL Possibly late Mitannian Period Carved with three female figures, two standing and one seated, 3.2cm long. Provenance: Old private collection, Neuilly; French private collection. £200 – 300 51 A SUMERIAN STEATITE CYLINDER SEAL First half of 3rd Millennium B.C. Carved in white steatite, depicting a scene of fighting animals, including bovines, caprids and felines, 3.9cm long. Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres; Acquired at French auction 2 October 2000 by current owner. £600 – 800

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52 A LAPIS LAZULI AND CARNELIAN NECKLACE Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Re-strung, composed of various lapis beads, including irregular disc-beads and stylised bird beads, interspersed with faceted carnelian beads, with a large lapis ovoid pendant bead, 73cm approx. long. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in 1970s or 1980s. £80 – 120 53 A LARGE PERSIAN SILVER RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO Circa 1st Millennium B.C. With a flattened shank and broad shoulders decorated with a band of incised dots, the carnelian intaglio depicting a profile head of a youth wearing a fillet. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in the 1970s or 1980s. £150 – 250 54 A MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL Circa 1st Millennium B.C. In pale stone, with geometric markings, possibly cuneiform script, with an original bronze plaques at each end, one with a suspension loop, 4cm high. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in the 1970s or 1980s. £100 – 150 55 A SOUTH ARABIAN ALABASTER BULL Circa 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D. Standing on an integral rectangular base, the stylised bull is depicted with a stocky, muscular body, with incised eyes and muzzle, the small ears and horns protruding on each side of the head, with a long twisted tail,12.5cm high, 14cm long. Footnotes: A similar example sold Christie’s, New York, Antiquities, 10 June 2010, lot 17. Provenance: Private collection of Mrs Janssens, Belgium, formed in the 1970s. £4,000 – 6,000

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56 THREE CHALCOLITHIC TERRACOTTA HEADS Circa 5th - 4th Century B.C. All three with highly stylised facial features, with pointed triangular noses, one example with large applied eyes, one with incised sloping eyes and the other with incised circular eyes, 3.2 - 3.7cm, (3) Provenance: French private collection. £500 – 600

57 A VINCA TERRACOTTA STATUETTE Circa 4th Century B.C. Of rudimentary form, with a cylindrical body, short triangular protrusions representing arms and a rounded head 8.7cm high, (12cm high inc. base) Provenance: French private collection. £150 – 180

58 A NEOLITHIC GREEK PROTOME OF A BULL Circa 5th Millennium B.C. The stylised fragmentary bull with upturned ears, drilled eyes and an incised linear mouth, 7.5cm high. Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres; French private collection. £200 – 300

59 A GREEK TERRACOTTA VOTIVE VESSEL Standing on three ‘lobe’ feet, with moulded decoration in three registers, the lower register with a design of overlapping leaves, the central register with panels depicting figures and Greek inscriptions, the upper register with concentric circles, 7.3cm high, 13.6cm diameter. Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in 1912 at a local auction; and thence by descent. £200 – 300

60 A GROUP OF ANCIENT PIECES Circa 1st Millennium B.C. - 4th Century A.D. Including a fragmentary shabti, with an inscription on the front of the body, holding a flail and crook, with a seed bag over his left shoulder, 7.1cm long; a discus lamp decorated with the figure of a galloping horse, stamped with a maker’s mark on its base, 11.8cm long; a terracotta rosette, 6.7cm diameter; a small footed bowl, with an old collection label on the underside reading “ROME, 1878, M.C” , 7.1cm diameter, 3.6cm high; a miniature skyphos, 6.2cm diameter, 3cm high; a lidded lamp, with umber slip decoration on the lamp and lid, 10.9cm long, 6.5cm high inc. lid; a pale blue glass unguentarium, 8.4cm long, (7) Provenance: Ex collection of Professor Robert McElderry (1869 – 1949) acquired in Greece in the 1930s, Private UK collection acquired from the above. £250 – 450

62 THREE BLACK GLAZED VESSELS Circa 4th - 1st Century B.C. Including a single-handled cup with a bulbous body, tapering to a waisted neck with a slightly everted rim, 9cm high; an olpe, with a high arched handle, 11.7cm high; a black glazed bowl, 3.7cm high, 8cm diameter, (3) Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in 1912 at a local auction; and thence by descent. £80 – 120

61 A GROUP OF ANCIENT TERRACOTTA VESSELS Circa 4th Century B.C - 4th Century A.D. Including a lekythos, with traces of black slip, 18.7cm high; a single-handled vessel with a bulbous body and banded slip decoration, 9cm high; a skyphos with black slip decoration, 4.5cm high, 12.1cm diameter; a terracotta footed bowl, 10.9cm diameter; and an oil lamp with a moulded depiction of an eros, not ancient, (5) Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in 1912 at a local auction; and thence by descent. £200 – 300

63 THREE BLACK GLAZED SKYPHOI Circa 4th - 1st Century B.C. All of typical form with integral ring foot and twin handles, 7.5cm high, 14.6cm diameter; 7.8cm high, 14.9cm diameter; 10.2cm high, 20.4cm diameter, (3) Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in 1912 at a local auction; and thence by descent. £150 – 250

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65 THREE TERRACOTTA HEADS Circa 5th - 3rd Century B.C. Including a female head with hair gathered in tresses surrounding the face, with two pierced holes into which earrings would have been inserted, 6cm high; a female head with finely modelled facial features and tight curls, 4cm high; and a large female head in pale clay, 8.6cm high, (3) Provenance: Ex collection of Professor Robert McElderry (1869 – 1949) acquired in Greece in the 1930s, Private UK collection acquired from the above. £80 – 120

64 A GREEK TERRACOTTA FEMALE FIGURE Circa 4th - 1st Century B.C. Wearing a himation and polos crown, the figure stands contraposto with her weight on her right leg, she raises her right hand to her chest and holds the folds of her drapery in her left, her wavy hair framing her delicately moulded facial features, 25.4cm high. Provenance: Ex collection of Professor Robert McElderry (1869 – 1949) acquired in Greece in the 1930s, Private UK collection acquired from the above. £200 – 300

66 A GROUP OF TERRACOTTA FEMALE HEADS Circa 5th - 4th Century B.C. Including a Tanagra head with centrally-parted hair, drawn into a chignon at the base of the neck; a fragment from a larger figure with a long neck, wavy hair and circular earrings; two further Tanagra heads; and an after the antique head, wearing drapery over her head, 4cm - 6.7cm high, (5) Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in 1912 at a local auction; and thence by descent. £300 – 500 67 A GROUP OF TERRACOTTA FIGURAL FRAGMENTS Circa 5th Century B.C. - Roman Period Including a janus head of grotesque, 3.6cm high; a bearded janus head wearing a crown, 6.3cm high; a figure of a seated woman, 8.7cm; a terracotta female protome, 8.5cm high; an ithyphallic figure of a bearded satyr squatting on his haunches, 7cm high; a female head from a larger figure wearing a polos headdress, 11cm high; and a terracotta plaque depicting a gorgon, 6.7cm high, (6) Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in 1912 at a local auction; and thence by descent. £300 – 500

68 A GROUP OF MINIATURE VESSELS Including a lekythos with rosette design, 8.8cm high; a black glazed lekythos, with a two bands surrounding the shoulder, 6.9cm high; a fragmentary lekythos with a rosette on the body, 5cm high; a Corinthian aryballos, decorated with red and umber slip, 5.7cm high; a Corinthian fragmentary vessel, decorated with a stylised fowl, 7.4cm high, (5) Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in 1912 at a local auction; and thence by descent. £200 – 300

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69 A GROUP OF MINIATURE VESSELS Egyptian Late Period - 4th Century B.C. Including an Egyptian alabaster alabastron, with a piriform body and an everted rim, with an old collection label on the underside reading "1900, Alabaster, E I 4P", 7.9cm high; a miniature skyphos with traces of umber slip surviving forming a dashed band around the rim, 7cm diameter, 2.5cm high; a Corinthian juglet with banded decoration in umber slip and the shoulder decorated with radiating lobes on the shoulder, 5.1cm high; and an Apulian juglet, 8cm high, (4) Provenance: Ex collection of Professor Robert McElderry (1869 – 1949) acquired in Greece in the 1930s, Private UK collection acquired from the above. £300 – 400


Greek Vessels from the Collection of Mariaud de Serres

70 A GREEK BLACK-GLAZED EPICHYSIS Circa 4th Century B.C. Standing on a flat foot, the body flares up to a rounded shoulder, with an angled cut-away spout and rotelles at the base of the high arched handle, 20cm high. Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, acquired prior to 2000; Ex Christie’s, Paris, Collection Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, 16 & 17 February 2011, lot 308. £700 – 900 72

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71 A SOUTH ITALIAN BLACK-GLAZED KANTHAROS Circa 4th Century B.C. The body of the vessel of waisted form, with two vertical handles, flattened at the top, standing on a pedestal foot, 13.8cm high. Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, acquired prior to 2000; Ex Christie’s, Paris, Collection Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, 16 & 17 February 2011, lot 302. £600 – 800 73

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73 A GREEK BLACK-GLAZED ASKOS Circa mid 4th Century B.C. In the form of a knucklebone, with a cylindrical spout and an arched handle, 8.5cm long. Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, acquired prior to 2000; Ex Christie’s, Paris, Collection Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, 16 & 17 February 2011, lot 306. £500 – 700

74 A SOUTH-ITALIAN BLACK-GLAZED LEKANIS AND A FOOTED CUP Circa 5th - 4th Century B.C. The lekanis with a rounded body and two flat handles, with a slightly convex lid, 25cm diameter, 14cm high; the bowl stands on a short pedestal foot with a band in raised relief surrounding the base of the bowl, 18.5cm diameter, 8cm high, (2) Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, acquired prior to 2000; Ex Christie’s, Paris, Collection Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, 16 & 17 February 2011, lot 310. £300 – 500

75 A GREEK BLACK-GLAZED KYLIX Circa 4th Century B.C. Of typical form, the tondo is decorated in raised relief, depicting a female head in profile surrounded by a ring of incised palmettes and concentric circles, in turn surrounded by four bands of dashed concentric circles, 18cm diameter. Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, acquired prior to 2000; Ex Christie’s, Paris, Collection Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, 16 & 17 February 2011, lot 304. £600 – 800

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76 A SOUTH ITALIAN BLACK-GLAZED GUTTUS Circa 4th Century B.C. Standing on a tall pedestal foot, with a central medallion decorated with a head of Silenus wearing an ivy wreath in raised relief, with a tubular angled spout and a small loop handle, 31.5cm high. Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, acquired prior to 2000; Ex Christie's, Paris, Collection Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, 16 & 17 February 2011, lot 309. £800 – 1,200

77 TWO BLACK GLAZED ATTIC KYLIX Circa late 5th Century B.C. Both of large proportions, standing on disc feet with short stems, with shallow bowls and twin handles, 37cm diameter each, (2) Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, acquired prior to 2000; Ex Christie's, Paris, Collection Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, 16 & 17 February 2011, lot 287. £1,000 – 2,000

78 A SOUTH ITALIAN RED-FIGURE GUTTUS Circa 4th Century B.C. The body of the vessel depicts a seated winged Eros, holding a laurel branch, turning towards a seated woman holding a patera in her left hand and a bunch of grapes in her right, behind her a figure of a youth kneels holding out a crown, with a raised lip surrounded by a wave border with a perforated centre, the spout in the form of a ram and a loop handle, 8.5cm high. Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, acquired prior to 2000; Ex Christie's, Paris, Collection Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, 16 & 17 February 2011, lot 301. £800 – 1,200

79 FOUR ATTIC BLACK GLAZED VESSELS Circa 4th Century B.C. Including a miniature krater, standing on a disc foot with an everted rim, 9cm high; a kylix with the tondo decorated with concentric circles in red slip, 25.6cm diameter; and two small twin-handled kylix, 20cm diameter each, (4) Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, acquired prior to 2000; Ex Christie’s, Paris, Collection Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, 16 & 17 February 2011, lot 298. £700 – 900 80

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81 THREE POTTERY VESSELS Circa 1st - 4th Century A.D. Including a trefoil jug, with a long cylindrical neck surmounting a hemispherical body with a flat base, 17.7cm high; a single handled cup, of carinated form, standing on a small integral foot, 7cm high, 12.6cm diameter; and a footed pyxis, with a wide circular body with a small knopped lid, 11cm high, (3) Provenance: Ex collection of Professor Robert McElderry (1869 – 1949) acquired in Greece in the 1930s, Private UK collection acquired from the above. £100 – 150 83 A GREEK TERRACOTTA RAM VESSEL Circa 4th - 1st Century B.C. Depicting in a recumbent position, with legs tucked beneath the body, the head turned to one side with large curved horns and a flat rim surrounding the circular mouth, 11cm long, 8.8cm high. Provenance: Private UK collection acquired in 1912 at a local auction; and thence by descent. £150 – 250

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85 A HELLENISTIC PENANNULAR HAIR RING Circa 4th - 1st Century B.C. The thick ring with two incised bands at each end, 3.5cm max. diameter. Provenance: UK art collection, acquired in 1981. £600 – 800

86 A HELLENISTIC TWISTED HAIR RING Circa 4th - 1st Century B.C. Of coiled form, tapering to a points at each end, 3.1cm max diameter. Provenance: UK art collection, acquired in 1981. £800 – 1,000

87 A GOLD PENDANT Hellenistic - Roman Period The highly decorated hollow pendant, adorned with several hemispherical protrusions with applied granular decoration and twisted bands, 2.2cm wide. Provenance: UK art collection, acquired in 1981. £800 – 1,000

88 A GREEK SILVER FINIAL IN THE FORM OF A HEAD OF AN ACTOR Hellenistic Period, Circa 3rd - 1st Century B.C. In the form of an actor wearing a comic mask, with typical caricature facial features, with arched eyebrows, a broad nose, and a wide open mouth, the striated hair drawn back from the forehead into an anastole, 6cm high. Literature: For a similar example, see M. Bieber, The History of the Greek and Roman Theater, Princeton, 1971, p.102, no. 389. Provenance: Private collection Germany; With Archeo-Gallery, Cologne, 2001; Private collection, California, acquired from the above on 23 July 2001; and thence by descent. £700 – 900

89 AN ETRUSCAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF A RECUMBENT LION Circa 5th Century B.C. With the head raised up and mouth open, the lion reclines with its front leg outstretched, 4cm long. Provenance: French private collection. £150 – 180

90 A LARGE HELLENISTIC SILVER EARRING Circa 3rd - 2nd Century B.C. The coiled tubular shank, with finely carved lion head terminals, with large manes indicated by linear incisions, 4.8cm diameter. Provenance: French private collection. £250 – 350

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106 A ROMAN BRONZE BALSAMARIUM Circa 1st - 2nd Century A.D. In the form of a satyr theatre mask, with a furrowed brow, upturned nose and wide grimacing mouth, wearing a wreath adorned with berries, 5.5cm high. Provenance: Private collection, California; and thence by descent. £200 – 300 107 A GOLD AND GLASS BEAD NECKLACE Circa 1st Millennium B.C. – 1st Millennium A.D. Restrung, with a modern gold clasp, composed of spherical pale amber glass beads and spherical sheet gold beads, 50cm long. Provenance: London private collection, acquired between 1979 and 1983. £600 – 800 108 A ROMANO-EGYPTIAN BEADED NECKLACE Restrung, formed of various tubular and spherical glass and glazed composition beads, with some larger mosaic beads and a later pendant with a male head in profile, 73cm approx. long. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in the 1970s or 1980s. £80 – 120

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111 A PAIR OF ROMAN BRONZE LION COFFER HANDLES Circa 2nd - 3rd Century A.D. Each circular handle finely cast, with the head of a lion in high relief in the centre, with the waves of the mane individually depicted, the brows, eyes and muzzle naturalistically cast, the open mouth with tongue sticking out, between the jaws a loose ridged handle hangs, 17cm diameter, 22cm high inc. handle and 17.6cm diameter, 21.5cm high inc. handle, (2) P Provenance: Collection of Mr & Mrs Cleo & Diana Deregibus, New York, USA. 1950’s; thence by descent to their son William Deregibus. 23 £4,000 – 6,000


112 A MARBLE HEAD OF ZEUS SERAPIS Circa 1st – 2nd Century A.D. His thick hair and beard are depicted in tightly wound curls, with downward sloping almond-shaped eyes and a small mouth with lips pressed together, with a shell encrusted into the beard indicating it was originally discovered underwater, the head stands on a 19th century white marble and blue stone base decorated with a rosette, 9.4cm high, 18cm high inc. mount. Provenance: Jack Silver collection, England 1970; Ex Christie’s, Antiquities, New York, 5 December 2012, lot 87. £2,000 – 3,000

113 A ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF HERCULES Circa 2nd Century A.D. Finely carved, Hercules is depicted with a heavy brow and slightly sunken eyes, the small mouth surrounded by a thick beard and moustache, with his hair in tight waves, he wears a filet around his head, 14.9cm high, (18.5cm high inc. base) Provenance: Private collection of B. Jacobs, UK, acquired more than 50 years ago; and thence by descent. £1,000 – 1,500

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119 A ROMAN BRONZE OINOCHOE HANDLE Circa 1st – 2nd Century A.D. The shaft, decorated with diagonal linear incisions to create a plaited impression, terminates in a head of a gorgon, with incised wavy hair, within a large acanthus leaf, 23.5cm long. Provenance: London private collection, acquired between 1979 and 1983. £500 – 700 121 A GROUP OF BRONZE AND SILVER RINGS Roman period and later Including several examples with incised bezels and one example with a hardstone intaglio, (10) Provenance: German private collection; Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 168, 24 June 2008, lot 546 (part). £200 – 300 123 A ROMAN MARBLE FOOT FRAGMENT Circa 2nd Century A.D. From a left foot, with long bare toes realistically carved, the nails clearly defined, on an integral base, 11.7cm long. Provenance: Private UK collection. £400 – 600

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132 A ROMAN MARBLE PORTRAIT HEAD Circa 2nd Century A.D. With finely carved facial features, almond-shaped eyes surmounted by neat eyebrows, the beard formed of tight curls running around the jawline, with a small moustache, with thick hair swept back in waves, the reverse of the head in rough marble, possibly unfinished, 33cm high, (45cm high inc. stand) Provenance: Adler family collection, Lausanne, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1952. £7,000 – 9,000

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133 A ROMAN PAINTED FRESCO FRAGMENT Circa 1st Century A.D. Depicting a hydria in brown slip, with a green palm branch resting on the left side and an oval fruit resting on the right, the ground in red slip, mounted on plaster, 26.6cm high. Provenance: Collection of Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, acquired prior to 2000; Ex Christie's, Paris, Collection Jean-Philippe Mariaud de Serres, 16 & 17 February 2011, lot 314. £800 – 1,200

134 ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF A WOMAN Circa 3rd - 4th Century A.D. Finely depicted with a long slender nose, a small mouth and heavy-lidded eyes, she wears a diadem, her hair gathered back beneath, 13.5cm high, (30.6cm high inc. base). Provenance: Private UK collection. £700 – 900

135 A GREEK MARBLE HEAD OF A LION Circa 4th Century B.C. Naturalistically carved, the lion is depicted growling, with a wrinkled muzzle, furrowed brow and bared teeth, with almond-shaped eyes and a stylised mane, 8.7cm high, 13.3cm high inc. mount. Provenance: Private English collection, acquired from the collector C.J. Martin; English private collection acquired in 2010 on the London art market. £200 – 300

136 A MARBLE ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT A palimpsest fragment composed of an element from a late Roman period sarcophagus, carved in deep relief, depicting the lower part of a face, with round cheeks and an open mouth, a feathered wing is depicted to the right of the face with part of a garland in front, the fragment was re-used in the medieval period, reputedly as part of Exeter cathedral, 29.6cm long. Provenance: Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired at least 50 years ago. £400 – 600

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140 A GROUP OF BYZANTINE SILVER IMPLEMENTS Circa 6th - 10th Century A.D. Including three spoons, one with a large leafshaped bowl, another with a twisted handle with a section of gold leaf added later; a spatula incised on one side of the blade with a cross, topped with an inlaid gold disc, the other side incised with a star; an implement with a flat terminal, incised with a stylised figure; and four other implements, 9.7 - 20.9cm long, (9) Provenance: Ex Bonham’s Knightsbridge, Antiquities, 13th April 2000, lot 11; Private London collection, acquired from the above sale. £500 – 700 141 A ROMANO-BRITISH BRONZE INGOTSHAPED ENAMELLED ATTACHMENT Circa 1st century A.D. With a raised blue enamelled millefiori circular centre, the ingot is surrounded by a thin raised border, 5.9cm long, 3.7cm high. Provenance: Bonham’s 8 December 1992, lot 284. £200 – 300

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142 FOUR MEDIEVAL BRONZE BANGLES Circa 9th – 13th Century A.D. Including three composed of twisting strands terminating in loops; and an example of a single piece of bronze with incised circular designs, 5.9 – 7.7cm wide, (4) Provenance: Acquired in the 1990s on the German Art market by the current owner. £200 – 300

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143 A GREEK GLASS CORE-FORMED ALABASTRON Eastern Mediterranean, Circa 5th - 3rd Century B.C. Formed of dark blue glass, with applied opaque yellow glass trail in a feathered design, with a piriform body and an everted rim, edged with an applied yellow strand, 8.7cm high. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 1985. £400 – 600

144 A ROMAN AUBERGINE MARBLED GLASS FLASK Circa 1st - 2nd Century A.D. The body of the vessel decorated with white trail, 12cm high. Published: F. Siltine, Histoire du Verre: L’Antiquité, Paris, 2005, p.70. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 1985. £600 – 800

145 A ROMAN GLASS UNGUENTARIUM Circa 2nd - 4th Century A.D. Of pale blue glass, with a globular body and a long narrow neck that flares to an everted rim, 13.3cm high. Provenance: Private English collection, acquired on the London art market. £100 – 200

146 A ROMAN GREEN GLASS FLASK Circa 1st Century A.D. With a globular body, decorated with raised bands, with a slender, narrow neck and an everted rim, 12.4cm high, 8cm diameter. Published: F. Siltine, Histoire du Verre: L’Antiquité, Paris, 2005, p.68. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 1985. £300 – 500

147 AN AMBER GLASS VESSEL Circa 4th – 7th Century A.D. With a bulbous body which tapers to the flat base, with an everted rim surrounded by applied trail decoration, 6.7cm high. Provenance: Sheppard & Cooper Ltd., London 1992. £1,500 – 2,000

148 A GREEN-BLUE GLASS VESSEL Circa 4th – 7th Century A.D. The globular ribbed body is surmounted by a slight neck with an everted rim, surrounded by applied trail decoration in a zig-zag design, 8.3cm high. Provenance: Sheppard & Cooper Ltd., London 1992. £1,000 – 1,500

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150 A ROMAN PALE BLUE GLASS JUG Circa 3rd - 4th Century A.D. With a tall cylindrical body that flares slightly to the curved shoulder, the narrow neck is surmounted by the wide mouth with a rounded flange beneath, a ribbed strap handle is attached at the shoulder and below the mouth, 21.9cm high. Provenance: Private UK collection. £500 – 700

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151 THREE ROMAN PALE BLUE GLASS VESSELS Circa 4th - 5th Century A.D. Including a four-sided prismatic jug, with sloped rounded shoulders, a short cylindrical neck and a slightly convex wide rim, a broad applied strap handle joining under the rim and at the shoulder, 12.6cm high; a flask, 17.1cm high; and a beaker, 6.5cm high, (3) Provenance: Private UK collection. £200 – 300 152

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152 THREE ROMAN GLASS FLASKS Circa 2nd - 4th Century A.D. Including a pale blue glass example with a globular ribbed body, a tall cylindrical neck and wide everted rim; a squat blue glass vessel with a short cylindrical neck; and a green glass unguentarium with a small rounded body and a tall slender neck, 10.4cm - 12.2cm high, (3) Provenance: Private UK collection. £100 – 200 153 TWO ROMAN GLASS VESSELS Circa 2nd - 4th Century A.D. Including a green glass oinochoe, with a trefoil lip and the body decorated with raised bands, 12.2cm high; and a green glass jar with a bulbous body tapering to a narrow neck with a flared rim, 8cm high, (2) Provenance: Private UK collection, the oinochoe acquired in 1998 from Christopher Gange, Marlborough and the flask acquired in 1996 from Pars Antiques. £100 – 200 154 TWO ROMAN OPAQUE GLASS UNGUENTARIA Circa 1st - 2nd Century A.D. Including an opaque green glass unguentarium, of typical form with a piriform body and a tall slender neck, 10.2cm high; and an opaque white glass unguentarium with a bulbous body tapering to a narrow neck with flared rim, 10.1cm high, (2) Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in 1996 from Pars Antiques. £100 – 150 155 A GROUP OF ROMAN MINIATURE GLASS VESSELS Circa 1st - 4th Century A.D. Including an opaque amber glass flask; a pale blue glass unguentarium; a blue glass unguentarium; and a white glass flask with a globular body and short narrow neck, 3cm - 6.1cm high, (4) Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired 2000 and prior. £250 – 450

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156 A GROUP OF CATALOGUES Including Sotheby’s, The Constable-Maxwell Collection of Ancient Glass, 4 & 5 June 1979; Sotheby’s, Important Ancient Glass from the Collection formed by the British Rail Pension Fund, London, 24 November 1997; M. Newby & K. Painter eds., Roman Glass, Two Centuries of Art and Invention, 1991; Sheppard & Cooper Ltd. catalogue, Glass, The Eight Wonder of the Ancient World; A. Oliver Jr., Ancient Glass in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, (5) £50 – 80 157 THREE CHRISTIE’S CATALOGUES The Castle Ashby Vases, London, 2 July 1980; Ancient Glass, Kofler-Truniger Collection, London, 5 March 1985; Collection of M. Hubert de Givenchy, Monaco, 4 December 1993, (3) £80 – 120

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158 A ROMAN GREEN GLASS UNGUENTARIUM Circa 3rd - 4th Century A.D. With a piriform body, surmounted by a tall, slender neck, with a flat rim, 13cm high. Published: F. Siltine, Histoire du Verre: L'Antiquité, Paris, 2005, p.70. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 1985. £80 – 120

159 A ROMAN GREEN GLASS CANDLESTICK UNGUENTARIUM Circa 3rd Century A.D. With a bell-shaped body, and a typical tall, slender neck, 20.5cm high. Published: F. Siltine, Histoire du Verre: L'Antiquité, Paris, 2005, p.74. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 1985. £100 – 200

160 A ROMAN GREEN GLASS FLASK Circa 3rd - 4th Century A.D. Standing on a slightly convex, disc foot, with an ovoid body, surmounted by a wide, flaring mouth, 20.5cm high. Published: F. Siltine, Histoire du Verre: L'Antiquité, Paris, 2005, p.83. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 1985. £400 – 600

161 A ROMAN AMBER GLASS BEAKER Circa 1st - 2nd Century A.D. Of dark amber glass, with a rounded base, and a slightly flaring rim, decorated with a single incised band just below the rim, 6.3cm high, 8.6cm diameter. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in 1994 from Pars Antiques. £100 – 150

162 A ROMAN GREEN GLASS BEAKER Circa 4th Century A.D. The tall slender vessel with straight sides and a rounded base, decorated with four incised double bands, 11cm high. Exhibited: 'Ancient Art' at Fortnum & Mason. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in 2000. £250 – 450

163 A ROMAN AMETHYST-COLOURED GLASS BOWL Circa 2nd - 5th Century A.D. The shallow bowl with areas of amethyst pigmentation, 8.7cm diameter, 4.2cm high. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in 1994 from Christopher Gange, Marlborough. £80 – 120

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164 A GREEN GLASS ARYBALLOS Circa 1st Century A.D. Of pale blue glass, with a globular body surmounted by a short, squat neck, with a flat disc rim and two small applied handles, 9cm high, 8cm diameter, 9cm high, 8cm diameter. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 1985. £800 – 1,200

166 A ROMAN PALE BLUE GLASS VESSEL Circa 4th Century A.D. The bulbous body decorated with dark blue trail in the form of a zig-zag pattern with linear bands above, tapering to a rounded shoulder, the neck of the vessel surrounded by a raised band, with applied dark blue handles, 6.5cm high, 8cm diameter. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in 1994 from Pars Antiques. £400 – 600

165 A ROMAN GLASS BOTTLE Circa 3rd - 4th Century A.D. Of pale blue glass, with a globular, swirled ribbed body, with a tall neck and slightly rounded rim, with applied B-shaped handles, 12.2cm high. Published: F. Siltine, Histoire du Verre: L’Antiquité, Paris, 2005, p.83. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 1985. £600 – 800

167 A ROMAN GREEN GLASS PILGRIM FLASK Circa 2nd - 3rd Century A.D. The flattened circular body is surmounted by a short cylindrical neck and folded rim, 9.5cm high. Published: F. Siltine, Histoire du Verre: L’Antiquité, Paris, 2005, p. 82. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 1985. £300 – 500

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168 A ROMAN PALE BLUE GLASS BOWL Circa 2nd - 4th Century A.D. Of carinated form, with a rounded base and a raised band surrounding the middle of the vessel, surmounted by straight sides, 10cm diameter, 6.4cm high. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in 1994 from Annie Trotter. £150 – 250 169 A ROMAN PALE GREEN GLASS FLASK Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. Standing on a ring foot, the body with four large, depressed dimples, the flared neck slightly sunken into the body, 14cm high. Provenance: Maitre Alain Labat, Drouot, 28 November 1980, lot 9; Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris. £500 – 700

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170 A ROMAN GREEN GLASS FLASK Circa 3rd Century A.D. The rounded body with a flattened base, with a raised band running around the shoulder, with a short tubular neck also decorated with a raised band, 13cm high. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 1985. £250 – 450 171 A SASSANIAN ‘BUTTON’ GLASS VESSEL Circa 3rd – 5th Century A.D. Formed of green glass, with a globular body covered with circular button-shaped appliques, the vessel stands on a small raised foot, with a short neck that flares to an everted rim, 6.9cm high. Provenance: New York collection, acquired prior to 1980. £1,000 – 1,500 172 A ROMAN BLUE GLASS BIRD Circa 1st - 3rd Century A.D. With a rounded breast, the body tapers to a point, with mould-blown wings, an applied ring foot, and an applied head with a pointed beak, 7cm long. Provenance: UK art collection, acquired in 1981. £300 – 400

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173 AN OPAQUE WHITE PATELLA CUP Circa 1st Century A.D. The simple elegant vessel is formed of a hemispherical body and a small ring foot, 6.8cm diameter, 3.2cm high. Provenance: Ex Swiss corporate collection, acquired early 1980s. £1,200 – 1,600

174 A ROMAN MINIATURE BRIGHT BLUE GLASS BOWL Circa 1st Century A.D. The shallow, straight-sided bowl, surmounted by a wide flat rim, 5.6cm diameter, 1.8cm high. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in 1994 from Pars Antiques. £80 – 120

175 A BLUE GLASS OINOCHOE After the antique, the egg-shaped body stands on a small circular foot, with a narrow neck surmounted by a trefoil lip, the vessel is decorated with white trailing, 17cm high. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 2000. £100 – 200

176 A BLUE GLASS BOTTLE After the antique, of green-blue glass, with a globular body that tapers to the cylindrical neck, surmounted by a flaring rim, 10.9cm high. Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme Nobili, Paris, acquired prior to 2000. £100 – 200

177 THREE GREEN GLASS PYXIDES Circa 11th Century A.D. and later Including a shallow pyxis with moulded rosette decoration surrounding the vessel, with a circular lid adorned with a central knop, 5.7cm diameter; a cylindrical example with moulded circle and dot decoration, 4.5cm diameter, 4.6cm high; and a miniature pyxis of pale green glass with a moulded rosette design, 4.1cm diameter, (3) Provenance: Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili acquired prior to 1985. £100 – 200

178 A SASSANIAN GREEN GLASS BOWL Circa 5th – 6th Century A.D. The hemispherical bowl of thick pale-green glass is cut with four rows of circular facets, 8.5cm diameter, 6.9cm high. Provenance: Sheppard & Cooper Ltd., London 1992; French collection, 2010. £1,000 – 1,500

179 A BLUE MOULD-BLOWN GLASS FLASK Islamic Period, Circa 9th - 10th Century A.D. Of dark blue glass, standing on a flat base, the mould-blown decoration on the body in the form of pointed arrows within panels, with a flared lip, and an applied loop handle, 9.5cm high. Provenance: Anonymous sale, Sotheby’s 14th July 1986, lot 254; Collection of M. & Mme. Nobili, Paris. £300 – 500

180 AN ISLAMIC GLASS FLASK Circa 9th - 12th Century A.D. Of pale green glass, with a bulbous body with mould-blown geometric decoration, surmounted by a cylindrical neck also with moulded decoration and a slightly everted rim, 10cm high. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in 2004 from Pars Antiques. £200 – 300

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Property from The Collection of Professor Robert Johns

Property from the Collection of Professor Robert James Johns, former Professor of Forestry at the University of Technology Lae in Papua New Guinea and Senior Botanist at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Robert James Johns was born on 14th July 1944 at Kaitaia in New Zealand. He spent his early life in New Zealand and graduated with a BSc in Geography and Botany in 1966 followed by an MSc in Geography, both from the University of Auckland. In early 1968 he moved to Papua New Guinea, where he remained until August 1990. While there he worked as a Research Assistant on a project on Mount Wilhelm being undertaken by the Australian National University, he also worked at the Department of Forestry in Lae, before moving to a position at the Forestry College in Bulolo around 1972. Around 1978 he moved to the Department of Forestry at the University of Technology Lae, where later he was appointed Professor of Forestry, during which time he produced several publications many of which were intended for use by students and professional foresters in PNG. During his time in PNG he was an avid collector of local artefacts from the areas in which he worked which he brought with him to the UK. He joined the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew as a Senior Botanist specialising in taxonomy in 1990. He retired on his 60th birthday on 14th July 2004. Most of his research was related to the discovery of new species in the rain forests of Indonesia and New Guinea. A rare banana palm he discovered in the Papua New Guinea Highlands and first described in 2001 was subsequently named musa johnsii in his honour (pictured). While at Kew he was awarded the Kew Medal in recognition of his work.

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181 TWO HIGHLANDS STONE AXE HEADS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Including a black hardstone axe, with a smooth patina and a wide very slightly curved cutting edge; and an axe carved in striated green hardstone, with a curved cutting edge and a flattened butt, 27.5cm & 26cm long, (2) Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £100 – 150 182 FOUR HIGHLANDS STONE AXE HEADS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Including a black hardstone axe, of elongated tear drop form, with a curved cutting edge and tapering to a point; a small axe with a wide curved cutting edge and traces of an old collection label; and two further axes, (4) 9.7 - 31.8cm long. Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £200 – 300 183 TWO HIGHLANDS STONE AXE HEADS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Both formed of black hardstone, with a curved cutting edge tapering to a flat butt, 23.6cm & 23.5cm long, (2) Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £100 – 150

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184 A STONE MORTAR, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Of pink, mottled granite, with a cylindrical cavity, 19.4cm high. Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £80 – 120 185 A PAINTED VESSEL AND SPEARS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA The tall slender vessel is decorated with incised linear designs, highlighting in red and white pigment, filled with various hunting spears, vessel 66.5cm high, spears max. 188cm long, (Qty) Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £200 – 300

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186 A SHIELD, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Of oblong form with curved ends, the surface is decorated in several registers of swirled and geometric patterns, highlighted in white and red pigment, 128.5cm high. Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £100 – 200

187 A SHIELD, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Of elongated leaf shape, the shield terminates in a point, with a large circular hollow section at the base, with a carved geometric design highlighted in ochre and white paint, 260cm high. Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £300 – 500

188 A SHIELD, PAPUA NEW GUINEA The large oblong shield, with a central ridge running down the centre and a carved stylised figure ‘seated’ at the top, the shield is decorated with a zig-zag pattern in ochre and black paint, the surface of the shield covered in white pigment with two bands of black at each end, 192cm high. Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £200 – 300

189 A SHIELD, PAPUA NEW GUINEA The tall shield is topped with a stylised anthropomorphic head, with a pattern carved in slight relief on the surface with six tassels of raffia inserted at equal intervals, covered in ochre, black and white pigment, 160cm high. Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £300 – 500

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190 TWO WOOD BUSTS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Standing on a flattened base, the larger bust wearing a tall headdress with stripes highlighting in red, yellow and white indicating feathers, with a typical face with wide nose and cowrie shell eyes; the smaller with a tall, pointed headdress, also with painted stripes, 40.5cm & 54cm high, (2) Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £100 – 200

191 TWO WOOD BUSTS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Both stand on flattened bases, with stylised faces and wearing tall striped headdresses, with surviving red, yellow and white pigment, 54cm & 64.5cm high, (2) Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £150 – 250

192 A PAINTED PHALLIC FIGURE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA The stylised figure stands on an integral base, hands resting on the oversized thighs, the abdomen and shoulders decorated with incised designs highlighted in red, yellow and white pigment, with a simply carved face with cowrie shell eyes, the figure wears a tall carved headdress also decorated with coloured pigments, 83cm high. Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £100 – 200

193 TWO HOOK FIGURES, MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Both hooks are elaborately carved, depicting spirit or ancestral figures, with stylised faces, with bared teeth, cowrie shell eyes, and elongated ‘furrowed’ foreheads, birds are depicted on each side of the head and on each shoulder, the hooks also with stylised faces in the centre, both figures with surviving brightly coloured pigment and wearing raffia skirts, 81cm & 90cm high, (2) Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £300 – 500

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194 A PAINTED BIRD, LOWER SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Depicted with outstretched wings, as if in full flight, with a small head and a crescent curved tail feathers, red and white stripes indicate feathers, 79.5cm diameter. Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £80 – 120

196 A LARGE SPIRIT MASK, SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Carved in pale wood, the lozenge-shaped mask, with a highly stylised face, surrounded by incised swirled designs, 88cm high. Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £80 – 120

195 A GROUP OF ZOOLOGICAL WOOD PIECES, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Including a naturalistically carved figure of a crocodile, with incised markings to represent the scales, 79cm long; an unusual double-headed figure, with boar protomes at each end, with yellow and white painted decoration on the body, 52cm long; and a ceremonial bowl with crocodile heads at each end, 61cm long, (3) Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £100 – 150

197 TWO PAINTED SPIRIT MASKS, SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Both of lozenge shape, with typical highly stylised faces, surrounded by incised swirled patterns, traces of red, yellow and white pigments survive, 58.5cm & 60cm high, (2) Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £100 – 200

198 TWO WOOD PADDLES, PAPUA NEW GUINEA One paddle with a dark patina and three incised stylised faces, interspersed with swirled designs; the other carved in pale wood with a long handle terminating in a hollow handle, with a lozengeshaped paddle covered in incised geometric patterns, 61cm & 68cm long, (2) Provenance: Collection of Professor Robert Johns. £80 – 120

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199 A MEZCALA STONE FIGURE Late Preclassic, Circa 300 - 100 B.C. The stylised figure is carved with an elongated torso, short stumpy legs and a large head with a v-shaped chin, upward angled incisions represent the arms, and two horizontal incisions indicate the brows and mouth, 18cm high. £3,000 – 5,000

201 AN OLMEC HARDSTONE FIGURE Middle Preclassic, Circa 900 - 600 B.C Of pale green hardstone, with short legs, a broad torso and square shoulders, the stylised oblong head with downturned drilled mouth, large nose and drilled eyes, 10.3cm high. Provenance: French private collection. £600 – 800

204 A MEZCALA ‘GHOST’ IDOL Guerrero region, Circa 300 - 100 B.C. The highly stylised figure carved in mottled pale hardstone, with typical circular drilled eyes, 11cm high. Provenance: French private collection. £300 – 400

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200 A TORTOISE SHELL MINIATURE MASK, TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Circa 1850 - 1900 Of mottled tortoise shell, the elegant mask with hollow almond-shaped eyes, an incised nose, and a hollow smiling mouth, pierced at the top of the forehead for attachment, 9cm high. £4,000 – 6,000

202 A PRE-COLUMBIAN GREENSTONE VESSEL Chavin culture, Peru, Circa 1st Millennium B.C. An unguent vessel in the form of a zoological creature, with legs tucked under the body and a large head, with circular eyes, a wide nose and an open mouth with tongue sticking out, 11.5cm long Provenance: French private collection. £300 – 400

203 A PRE-COLUMBIAN HARDSTONE FIGURE Guerrero region, Circa end of 1st Millennium B.C. Carved in black hardstone, the squat figure with hands clasped in front of the body, the stylised head with an incised linear mouth and circular drilled eyes, 8.5cm high. Provenance: French private collection. £300 – 400

205 A PREHISTORIC NATIVE AMERICAN BIRD STONE Great Lakes region, Circa 1500 B.C. Carved in speckled stone, of highly stylised form, 5.7cm long. Provenance: French private collection. £150 – 200

206 A PRE-COLUMBIAN BLACKSTONE DOUBLEHEADED MORTAR Valdivia-Chorrera culture, Ecuador, Circa 1500 B.C. With short squat legs, surmounted by the shallow bowl, the flattened head with incised facial features, with an upright angled tail terminating in a head, 12cm long, 8cm high. Provenance: French private collection. £400 – 500


207 A MAORI KOTIATE Carved in whalebone, of typical 'kidney' shape with two notches on each side, the handle terminating in a stylised bird head, inlaid with shell, pierced just below for suspension, 32cm long. Provenance: From the collection of Lieutenant General Sir William Francis Drummond Jervois GCMG CB FRS (1821 - 1897), Governor General of Australia and the Straits Settlements (1875 - 1888); and thence by descent. £700 – 900

209 A SOLOMON ISLANDS THROWING CLUB With a polished dark patina, the shaft terminating in a spherical finial decorated with incised geometric designs, 101cm long. £300 – 500

208 A MAORI WHAIKA Carved in whalebone, with fine and elaborate incised adornment, the handle terminating in a stylised tiki face with inlaid shell, 35.7cm long. Provenance: From the collection of Lieutenant General Sir William Francis Drummond Jervois GCMG CB FRS (1821 - 1897), Governor General of Australia and the Straits Settlements (1875 - 1888); and thence by descent. £1,000 – 2,000

210 TWO ABORIGINAL HUNTING BOOMERANGS Both with dark patina and ridged surfaces, bent at the ends to form points, (2) Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in 1962. £80 – 120

211 TWO ABORIGINAL WOOMERA Two spear-throwers both of elongated leaf form, one with a dark brown patina and zig-zag geometric designs inside, both with wooden peg hooks attached at the end, (2) Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired in 1962. £80 – 120

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212 A MAHONGWE RELIQUARY FIGURE, GABON Of highly stylised form, the neck and head wrapped tightly in copper wire, with two copper convex discs and a small copper semi-circular protrusion representing eyes and the nose, 53.5cm high, (57.5cm high inc. base) £300 – 500 213 FOUR LUBA HEADRESTS, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO Including an example depicting a figure riding a low-horned animal, 17.5cm wide, 18.4cm high; an example with a kneeling figure holding a pestle and mortar, 16.9cm wide, 18.3cm high; a headrest with a seated figure holding a gourd, 18.7cm wide, 16.8cm high; and a headrest depicted a bird with upturned tail feathers and a pointed beak, 19cm wide, 17.6cm high, (4) £100 – 150 214 THREE TRIBAL WOOD FIGURES Including a grasslands figure, Cameroon, with glass inlaid eyes and applied clay adornments, 24.3cm high; a Nkisi fetish doll, Democratic Republic of Congo, with multiple nails surrounding the body, interwoven with cloth, with glass eyes and the stomach inlaid with glass, 22.6cm high; and an Ibeji male figure, Nigeria, with scarification marks on the torso, abdomen and shoulders, wearing a typical tall headdress, with traces of blue pigment, and beaded bracelets and anklets, 26.4cm high, (3) £150 – 250 215 A BAULE FIGURE AND TWO ASHANTI DOLLS The Baule figure of stylised form, with squat, slightly bent legs, long arms and a large head, wearing a headdress and with scarification marks

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219 on the body, 34.2cm high; an Ashanti doll with a cylindrical body, short outstretched arms and a large circular head with stylised facial features, 26cm; and an Ashanti doll standing on an integral squared base with a cylindrical body and a large head, with bulbous forehead and carved facial features and ears, 28.5cm high, (3) £400 – 600 216 A PUNU MASK, GABON Wearing a tall, ridged headdress, the face of the mask is covered in white pigment with full red lips and a red painted diamond-shaped element of the forehead, 36cm high. £200 – 300 217 A PAINTED DAHOMEY MASK Depicting a woman wearing a marital headdress, the mask is covered in red pigment, with the eyes highlighted in white and black, the elaborate headdress decorated with red, white and black, geometric designs. Provenance: Private collection, UK, acquired in the mid-20th Century. £150 – 250 218 A PAINTED DAHOMEY MASK Said to depict a prostitute, the stylised mask has a small face with an elongated forehead, from which two forward curving horns protrude, the surface

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of the face covered in yellow pigment, the horns in black pigment. Provenance: Private collection, UK, acquired in the mid-20th Century. £150 – 250 219 A KIFWEBE LUBA MASK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO The circular mask with almond-shaped eyes, with horizontal slits, an oblong nose and a protruding oblong mouth, the surface decorated with a striped design in red and white pigments, 23.8cm high. £200 – 300 220 A WOOD MASK, GABON With traces of surviving pigment, the mask has a large face, with small slit eyes, raised eyebrows and a long nose surmounting the small mouth highlighted in dark pigment, the lower part of the face is surrounded by a striped border, the upper with a zig-zag border, 28.5cm high. £200 – 300


Terms and Conditions for Buyers at Chiswick Auctions 1. BEFORE THE SALE 1.1 Agent for the seller Unless otherwise agreed, Chiswick Auctions Ltd, hereafter referred to as CA LTD acts as agent for the seller. The contract for sale of the property is therefore made between the Seller and the Buyer. 1.2 Definitions For the purposes of the current Terms and Conditions, the Seller shall be defined as the owner of the Goods. It is implied that the Seller is the legitimate owner and is authorised to sell the Lot. The Bidder is any registered person participating in the auction, and the Buyer is the successful Bidder for a particular Lot. The Lot means the item(s) put up for sale by CA Ltd and to which the present Terms and Conditions apply. 1.3 Catalogue descriptions Any representation in any catalogue or otherwise as to the origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation warranty or assumption of liability by CA Ltd in relation to the Lot. Any prospective Buyer should satisfy themselves prior to the sale as to the reliability of the catalogue description. The absence of mention related to prior restorations in the Catalogue descriptions does not imply that the good is exempt thereof. Photographs of any Lot provided by CA Ltd are for indicative purposes only and are not deemed to be a precise representa-tion of the said Lot. The Buyer is advised to seek independent expert advice in order to be assured of the authenticity and true state of the good. 1.4 Inspection Prior to auction, prospective purchasers are strongly advised to personally examine personally any property in which they are interested to satisfy themselves in relation to matters which may concern them. 1.5 Condition report CA Ltd may issue a Condition Report on request prior to the sale. This Condition Report is for identification purposes only and cannot be considered as giving a precise account of the Lot’s true state. Thus, some imperfections and faults may not be accounted for in the Condition Report. As aforementioned, and in the absence of any contractual value of the Condition report, it is the Buyer’s sole duty to inspect in person the Lot in order be assured of its true condition and CA Ltd shall not be responsible for assertions within the Condition Report hereto. 1.6 Electricals All electrical items are sold as seen and CA Ltd offers no guarantee as to the working condition of such items or their safety. It is the Buyer’s duty to take necessary steps to be assured that the Lot is safe for normal use. 1.7 Estimates Estimates are based on various factors inherent to the situation of the market at the time of the sale, as well as considerations such as the condition, rarity, or quality of the item etc. Estimates are only indicative

and represent the opinion of CA Ltd. Estimates provided by CA Ltd cannot constitute a guarantee as to the value of the good. Subsequently, goods may sell at prices lower or higher than the provided estimates. 1.8 Reserves Many Lots are offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum sale price. The reserve will never exceed the low estimate printed in the catalogue. CA Ltd may open the bidding on any Lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller, and may in their discretion continue to bid up to the reserve price. This can be achieved by bidding in response to other bidders or alternatively by placing consecutive bids. 1.9 Registration to the sale New bidders will need to register prior to the sale. It is strongly advised bidders register at least 24 hours before the sale. Registration thereafter shall be at the auctioneer’s entire discretion. International bidders may be required to register 48 hours before the sale and to submit bank details. A deposit may be requested prior to each sale. Failure to register shall result in the impossibility for the bidder to purchase a Lot. 1.10 Proof of identity Bidders not previously known to CA Ltd will be required to provide: • Official proof of identity in the form of a passport or photocard driving licence. No other forms of ID are acceptable. • Proof of address of main residence. Only official documents showing name and address will be accepted. • Both landline and mobile telephone numbers • A bank reference for foreign bidders may be requested • Corporate clients will have to provide a certificate of incorporation prior to the auction, along with the representative’s ID in accordance with the abovementioned requirements for proof of identity. Any Bidder that does not match the provided identity for registration may not purchase during the sale. 2. DURING THE SALE 2.1 Attendance at auction Attending the auction in person is recommended. CA Ltd has the right in their absolute discretion to refuse participation in any auction, to reject any bid, and to refuse admission to the premises. Bidders are not obliged to be present in person at the auction. Absentee bidders shall be required to make necessary arrangements with CA Ltd prior to the sale. 2.2 Personal bidding Bidders attending the auction in person shall be required to collect a number plate prior to the sale. 2.3 Commission bids CA Ltd will use reasonable efforts to carry out Commission bids 45


received by them prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person. Execution of Commission bids is a free service provided to help clients and CA Ltd does not accept liability for any failure to execute a Commission bid or for errors and omissions in connection with it. Commission bids shall be executed at the lowest possible price, subject to competing bids and reserves. Although CA Ltd will endeavour to inform Buyers, it is the Buyer’s responsibility to check if they have been successful in purchasing a Lot. In the event of multiple commissions at the same price, the commission set at the older date shall be taken into account.

hammer, and neither CA Ltd nor their agents shall be responsible for any loss or damage of any kind, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

2.4 Telephone bids If a bidder is not able to attend in person an auction, CA Ltd will use reasonable efforts to contact prospective Buyers who make arrangements prior to commencement of the sale to bid by telephone. CA Ltd cannot be held responsible in the event of issues affecting connectivity, resulting in the loss of a chance of purchasing the Lot for the Bidder.

Grounds for cancellation under the present section shall include but not be limited to any dispute relating to the attribution or provenance of the Lot, ownership and title, fraud or deceit, lack of relevant licences or certificates, any subsequent changes in domestic or international legislations restricting the sale of export of goods etc. In the event of internet-only auctions, the Buyer shall have a 14 day right to retract, after reception of the Lot, under EU Consumer Law. Public auctions are not covered by this right to retract.

2.5 Internet bids Some sales may be available to internet bidding, as well as personal attendance. In this event, CA Ltd shall not be held responsible for issues affecting connection. 2.6 Bidding on behalf of someone A Buyer may bid by proxy. In this event, proof of identity of both the Buyer and the proxy must be communicated to CA Ltd prior to the sale. A copy of the mandate shall also be required. 2.7 Bidding on an item Bid incrementing is at the auctioneer’s entire discretion. 2.8 Video transmission For the purpose of the sale, Lots may be displayed on video during the auction. In the event of transmission issues, CA Ltd shall not be held responsible for any subsequent outcome. 2.9 Online-only auctions Some auctions may be available to bidders only through an online platform. In this event, Buyers have a 14 day period at reception of the Lot to withdraw from the sale, in accordance with EU Consumer Law. 2.10 Dispute resolution during the auction Any dispute shall be settled at the auctioneer’s absolute discretion. Under no circumstances will a sale be cancelled after the fall of the hammer, except at the auctioneer’s entire discretion. 3. CONTRACT FORMATION AND EFFECTS 3.1 Contract of sale The contract of sale is between the Buyer and the Seller. The Buyer shall be the bidder at the highest price at the fall of the hammer. The sale is deemed complete once the auctioneer announces its completion by the fall of the hammer and the contract shall be binding thereafter between the Buyer and the Seller and CA Ltd. When a Buyer purchases multiple Lots, each Lot is the subject of a separate contract of sale. 3.2 Transfer of property Property of the goods shall pass to the Buyer only once CA Ltd has received full payment for the goods, this includes the price at the fall of the hammer as well as Buyer’s premium, relevant taxes, and costs in relation to shipping. 3.3 Transfer of risks Purchased Lots shall be at the Buyer’s risk in all respects from the fall of the 46

3.4 Cancellation of the sale At the fall of the hammer, the contract is formed between the Buyer and CA Ltd and is binding thereafter. Under no circumstances can the Buyer cancel the sale. CA Ltd may at its entire discretion, during or after the auction, cancel the sale of the Lot or reoffer and resell the Lot if it becomes aware of any error or dispute of any nature, whether or not title has passed to the Buyer, and up to a period of 6 months after the said sale.

3.5 Returns and refunds CA Ltd will only issue a refund using the same method of payment originally used by the Buyer to pay for the purchase, or by bank transfer. The Buyer’s refund will be processed without undue delay and in any event within no more than 28 days of the day the Buyer gave CA Ltd notice of cancellation. If the Buyer exercises their right of retraction when authorised to do so by Law, CA Ltd shall proceed to issue a complete refund, comprising the hammer price of the Lot, buyer’s premium and shipping fees. However return fees shall remain at the expense of the Buyer. 4. AFTER THE SALE 4.1 Payment All purchased lots must be paid for on the day of the auction. Commission bids must be paid for no later than the day after the auction. Payment must be in cash, debit, credit card or bank transfer. Cheques are not accepted. Cash payments shall not be receivable for amounts over €10,000, regardless of the payment being for one or multiple Lots. Payments made by someone other than the registered Buyer shall not be accepted. Title will not pass to the Buyer until CA Ltd has received all amounts due to them in cleared funds even if the Lot has been released to the Buyer. 4.2 Buyer’s Premium The Buyer will pay CA Ltd a premium of 25% on the hammer price plus VAT on that commission on the first £500,000 and 12% plus VAT on the balance thereafter. A Buyer’s Premium of 19.5% plus VAT is charged on Wine & Spirits Lots. The VAT payable varies by symbol as below: No Symbol: The standard rate of VAT is charged on the premium under the Auctioneers Margin Scheme in accordance with Art. 333 of 2006/112/EC. Standard UK VAT will be charged on the buyers’ premium and invoiced on an inclusive basis. †: Normal VAT rules apply and the standard rate of VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium. *: These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on the invoice. In order to receive a refund of VAT amounts/Import VAT (as applicable) non-EU buyers must:


(a) have registered to bid with an address outside of the EU; and (b) export the lot from the EU within 30 days of collection for * lots and 3 months of collection for all other lots and immediately afterwards provide us with satis­factory proof of export. (c) Details of the documents which you must provide to us to show satisfactory proof of export/shipping are available from our Finance team. A processing fee of £35.00 per invoice is charged to check shipping/export docu­ments. (d) No VAT amounts or Import VAT will be refunded where the total refund (after deducting the processing fee) is under £35. 4.3 Taxes The Buyer is responsible for paying VAT on any Lot, above hammer price and Buyer’s premium. The rate applicable shall be the legal rate at the date of the sale. Goods such as books and antique books, music, maps and charts etc. are subject to zero-rated VAT. In addition, any import taxes that may be incurred shall be paid by the Buyer above hammer price, VAT and Buyer’s premium. The present paragraph applies in particular to imports within the United-States and Australia. The Buyer is advised to verify such matters prior to the sale. 4.4 Artist Resale Rights / Droit de Suite Lots marked with ‘ARR’ may be subject to a levy. Droit de Suite is a royalty payable to a qualifying artist or to the artist’s heir each time a work is resold during the artist’s lifetime and up to a period of 70 years after the artist’s death. Royalties are calculated on a cumulative sliding percentage scale based on the hammer price excluding the buyer’s premium. The royalty does not apply to Lots selling below the sterling equivalent of €1,000 and the maximum royalty payable on any single Lot is the sterling equivalent of €12,500. Royalties for Droit de Suite are as follows: • From 0 to €50,000 4% • From €50,000.01 to €200,000 3% • From €200,000.01 to €350,000 1% • From €350,000.01 to €500,000 0.5% • Exceeding €500,000 0.25% 4.5 Remedies for non-payment If the Buyer fails to make full payment in cleared funds within the time required as aforementioned, CA Ltd shall be entitled to exercise any one or more of the following rights or remedies additional to such other rights or remedies available: • To cancel the sale • To charge interest at 4% per annum above the base rate of Lloyds Bank Plc. • To resell the Lot on such terms by auction or otherwise entirely at CA Ltd’s discretion. The Buyer will be liable for all costs including legal fees incurred in the sale and will remain liable for any shortfall arising upon sale. • To offset against any sums which CA Ltd may owe the Buyer the outstanding sums unpaid by the said Buyer • Where the Buyer owes sums to CA Ltd in respect of different transactions, to discretionarily apply any sum paid by the Buyer for discharge of any owed sums. • To refuse entry to the Buyer at any future auction and/or reject any future bids by the Buyer and/or seek a deposit from the Buyer entirely in the discretion of CA Ltd. • To exercise a lien over the Buyer’s property in the possession of CA Ltd as collateral for any outstanding sums owed and to exercise all the rights and remedies of a person holding security over any

such property, whether by way of pledge, security interest or in any other way to the extent permitted by Law. • To commence legal proceedings for the recovery of the total amount due together with interest, legal fees and costs. • To take such other action as is permissible by Law and in the discretion of CA Ltd. 4.6 Collection Purchased Lots can be collected from the auction room after the sale has ended or between 10am and 6pm up until close of business on the Friday following the sale. Special arrangements may be made for collection on Saturday at CA Ltd’s discretion. 4.7 Storage CA Ltd offers a discretionary 14 days free storage on purchased Lots from the date of the sale. Thereafter Lots not collected shall incur storage charges of £5.00 per lot, per day or part thereof. CA Ltd shall be entitled to retain purchased Lots sold until all sums due have been paid to CA Ltd. If any purchased lot remains uncollected 21 days after the sale, storage charges shall thereafter be £10 per day and CA Ltd shall, in accordance with the Law, have the right to sell the purchased Lot to recover payment of storage charges outstanding. Any balance proceeds of sale received after payment of all sums outstanding and due to CA Ltd shall be held for the account of the Buyer. 4.8 Shipping Any shipping costs that may arise subsequently to the sale shall be at the Buyer’s expense. Such costs may include but not limited to postage, import and export permits where required and any other licence necessary for goods to be shipped outside of the European Union. CA Ltd does not offer insurance for shipping. However, CA Ltd may arrange insurance upon the Buyer’s request and at the Buyer’s expense. CA Ltd cannot be held responsible for any damages that may be incurred to goods prior to the fall of the hammer. 4.9 Loss or Damage CA Ltd does not accept liability for loss or damage occurring to Lots after the sale. CA Ltd will use reasonable efforts when handling packing and shipping of Lots purchased, but shall not be responsible for any loss or damages that may occur whilst the said Lot is in any third party’s care. 4.10 Cultural Goods import and export restrictions Cultural goods may be subject to import and export restrictions. Under EU Regulations related to the trade of cultural goods, export licences may be required for export outside of the European Union if the item’s value exceeds the EU threshold. Under UK Law, a licence may also be required for intra-EU trade. Licenses are issued by Arts Council England and it is the Buyer’s duty to obtain them. Some countries restrict the import of specific cultural goods. For example, the United States prohibits the import of pre-Columbian monumental or architectural sculpture or murals, as well as any cultural goods in provenance from some countries subject to armed conflicts. The Buyer must verify local legislation prior to the sale in order to be assured that import or export is possible. 4.11 CITES import and export restrictions Certain endangered species are listed in the CITES Convention. Listed specimens and any parts or products thereof are subject to issuance of an export permit when leaving the European Union. Appendix I species, are also subject to issuance of a prior import permit from the country in which the goods are to be imported. Such permits are necessary before applying for export permits and it is the Buyer’s duty to initiate the proceedings with the relevant authority. The Buyer must be aware that certain countries prohibit the import of some species or any parts or products derived thereof. For example, the 47


United States prohibit all import of African elephant ivory, and any item containing parts that may merely resemble African elephant ivory must be accompanied by relevant documentation stating it is not the latter. Worked items that are dated before 1947 are exempt from import restrictions for intra-EU trade and shall not require export licences. Please be aware that all Lots marked with the symbol λ are subject to CITES regulations. 4.12 Limitation of liability regarding CITES export licenses Where licences are required for importing or exporting outside of the European Union, it is the Buyer’s duty to obtain them. CA Ltd cannot be held responsible if the Buyer’s application for an export permit is unsuccessful. Subsequently, in the event of failure thereof, CA Ltd shall not permit cancellation or rescission of the sale. 4.13 Warranties CA Ltd does not provide the Buyer with warranties relating to any Lot, unless required by Law. 4.14 Authenticity warranty In the event of a Lot being sold as authentic under the catalogue description and the Buyer provides evidence in the form of a written report by a recognised expert or test results that the said Lot is not, CA Ltd will refund the purchase price. The Buyer shall give notice to CA Ltd within 28 days from knowledge or any event giving reasons for suspecting that the item is not authentic, and within one year of the said sale. Any claim thereafter shall not be receivable. For the purposes of the present paragraph, authenticity shall be defined as the state of a Lot that is genuine and not a forgery or a copy. 5. ANTIQUITIES AND TRIBAL ART 5.1 Import and export restrictions and regulations Archaeological goods over 100 years of age, unless covered by exemption of limited scientific interest, will require an EU Licence for export to a third country, regardless of their value. It is recommended that the Buyer contact the Export Licensing Unit at Arts Council England in order to be assured the good is or not of limited archaeological or scientific interest. Archaeological goods found on United-Kingdom soil or in UK territorial waters over 50 years of age shall require a UK Licence regardless of their value and regardless of the export destination. Other archaeological objects regardless of their origin will require an Individual Licence or OGEL depending on their value. Both European-Union and UK Licences may be required simultaneously for some items. It is the Buyer’s duty to undertake the necessary steps. CA Ltd cannot be held responsible and the sale cannot be cancelled in the event of failure to obtain the relevant licences. 6. JEWELLERY 6.1 Gemstone treatment and estimates Many gemstones on the market have been treated so as to augment their appearance, in a reversible or permanent manner. Treatments under the present section may be but not limited to: • Heat treatment to enhance sapphires and rubies’ clarity and colour • Oil and resin treatments for emeralds applied in different ways, to enhance clarity of the stone • Staining • Irradiation • Coating Estimates provided by CA Ltd are deemed to be based on the fact that the gemstone may have been subject to any type of treatment in the past. CA 48

Ltd shall not be responsible in the absence of mention thereof. A certificate may be issued by a laboratory, providing with detailed information on the condition of the gemstone and any treatment applied thereto. The Buyer must be aware that different laboratories have different approaches as to the degree or type of treatment for a particular gemstone. If a certificate accompanies the Lot, the Buyer must be aware that it is merely a statement of the laboratory’s opinion and in no way can CA Ltd be held responsible for any mentions therein. Such certificates are deemed to be delivered with the Lot for informative purposes only. 6.2 Estimated weights If a stone’s exact weight appears within the body of the description, the stone has been un-mounted and weighed by CA Ltd. If the weight of a stone is stated to be approximate, the stone has been assessed by CA Ltd within its setting, and the defined weight is a statement of opinion only. This information is given as a guide and bidders should satisfy themselves with regard to this information as to its accuracy. 6.3 Signatures ‘A diamond ring, by X’: When the maker’s name appears in the title, in Chiswick Auctions’ opinion the piece is by that maker. ‘A diamond ring, signed X’: Has a signature that, in Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, is authentic but may contain gemstones that are not original, or the piece may have been altered. ‘A diamond ring, mounted by X’: Has been created by the jeweller, in Chiswick Auctions’ opinion, but using stones or designs supplied by the client. ‘Maker’s mark for X’: Has a maker’s mark which in Chiswick Auctions’ opinion is authentic. Some items may include parts or products derived from endangered species, such as ivory or coral. Such items may be subject to import or export restrictions. See section on CITES regulations for more details. 7. CLOCKS AND WATCHES All Lots are sold as seen. Clocks and watches are therefore not deemed to be sold in working condition. Absence of reference thereof in the description does not imply that the Lot is in good condition and without defects, or has been subject to repair or restoration. CA Ltd makes no representation or warranty that any clock or watch is in working order. As clocks and watches often contain fine and complex mechanisms, bidders should be aware that a general service, change of battery or further repair work, for which the Buyer is solely responsible, may be necessary. Most clocks and watches are likely to have been repaired in the past, and as a result may include parts that are not original thereto. The United-States restrict the importation of watches such as Rolex, Frank Muller or Corum. Such models can only be imported personally by the Buyer and CA Ltd cannot assist with shipping thereof. Some watches may include leather straps derived from endangered species. Buyers may be required to obtain appropriate permits for import or export purposes in accordance with CITES regulations. CA Ltd acts in compliance with such legislations and shall take necessary steps where required. Subsequently, watches may be deemed sold without their straps. 8. FURNITURE 8.1 Upholstered furniture after 1950 According to The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988, furniture that was upholstered after the 1st of January 1950 is subject to restrictions in the United-Kingdom. Exempt upholstered furniture that does not meet such requirements is deemed sold for purely aesthetic purposes. CA Ltd shall not be


responsible for later alterations to the furniture, making it unfit for sale. 9. GLOSSARY OF PICTURE CATALOGUING TERMS Any Statement as to authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, provenance and condition is a statement of opinion and is not to be taken as a statement of fact. The Company reserve the right, in forming their opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority considered by them to be reliable. 1 JMW Turner: In our opinion a work by the artist. When the artist’s forename(s) is not known, a series of asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist, whether preceded by an initial or not, indicates that in our opinion the work is by the artist named. 2 Attributed to JMW Turner: In our opinion probably a work by the artist, but less certainly as to the authorship expressed than in the preceding category. 3 Studio of JMW Turner: In our opinion probably a work by an unknown hand in the studio of the artist, which may or may not have been executed under the artist’s direction. 4 Circle of JMW Turner: In our opinion a work by an as yet unidentified but distinct hand, closely associated with the named artist and of the period, but not necessarily his pupil. 5 Style of…; Follower of JMW Turner: In our opinion a work by a painter working in the artist’s style, but not necessarily his pupil. 6 Manner of JMW Turner: In our opinion a work in the style of the artist and of a later date. 7 After JMW Turner: In our opinion a copy (of any date) of a known work of the artist. 8 The term ‘signed’ and/or ‘dated’ and/or ‘inscribed’ means that in our opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand of the artist. 9 The term ‘with signature’ and/or ‘with date’ and/or ‘with inscription’ means that in our opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription have been added by another hand than that of the artist. 10 Pictures are framed unless otherwise stated.

defective in text or illustration. This shall not apply to the absence of blanks, half titles or advertisements, to un-named books or to books sold under the heading of ‘binding’ or ‘bindings’. 12. WINES AND SPIRITS In accordance with agreed standards in the trade, estimates shall be deemed to have taken into account the fill level. For the purposes of the present Terms and Conditions, the ‘Fill Level’ refers to the space between the base of the cork and the liquid in the bottle. Fill levels may vary with age or depending on the condition of the wine or spirit. Lack of mention thereof in the description is not a representation of an ‘acceptable’ fill level from CA Ltd. CA Ltd offers no guarantee as to suitability for drinking of the wine or spirit. The Buyer must be aware of the risk that the taste of a wine or spirit may be altered due to factors such as age, storage conditions, oxidation, etc. 13. COPYRIGHT CA Ltd shall own the copyright on all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for CA Ltd relating to a Lot, including catalogue contents. Such copyright shall remain at all times the property of CA Ltd. Neither the Buyer nor anyone else shall use the above mentioned materials without the prior written consent of CA Ltd. Some Lots may be subject to copyright protection, CA Ltd does not guarantee said Lots are free thereof. 14. DATA PROTECTION The Buyer agrees that personal information transmitted to CA Ltd may be disclosed exclusively for the purposes of business, or as required by Law. CA Ltd shall not use personal information for any other purpose without the Buyer’s prior consent. CA Ltd never sell, lend or trade in personal data provided by any Bidder.

10. ASIAN ARTS

15. SEVERABILITY

10.1 Import and export restrictions When dealing with Asian Arts and more specifically with items made of exotic wood (e.g. all species of rosewood) or elephant ivory, the Buyer must be aware of import and export restrictions in accordance with CITES Regulations. As aforementioned in the Section relating to such matters, import and export permits or re-export certificates may be required. Verification letters will be required for re-export of worked rhinoceros items.

Whenever and to the extent that any provisions of these terms would or might contravene the provision of any relevant legislation, such provision is to take effect only in so far as it may do so without contravening such legislation and the legality, validity and enforceability of any of the remaining provisions are not in any way to be affected or impaired as a result.

10.2 Fine Chinese Paintings Current scholarship in the field of Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy does not permit unqualified statements as to the authorship or date of execution. The limited right of rescission contained in the present terms and conditions does not apply to Chinese paintings. Notwithstanding, if within 28 days of the sale of any such Lot, the original purchaser gives written notice to CA Ltd that the Lot is a forgery and within fourteen days after giving such notice, the original purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as at the time of sale and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, CA Ltd will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received. For this purpose, a ‘forgery’ is defined as a work created with the intent to deceive. 11. BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS Books and manuscripts sold as incomplete are not subject to returns. Printed books may be returned for a full refund only if they prove to be

16. AMENDMENTS The current Terms and Conditions may be amended, verbally or in writing, prior to the sale. 17. LAW AND JURISDICTION The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale and the conduct of the auction and any matters related to any of the foregoing shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the Law of England and Wales. For the benefit of CA Ltd all bidders and sellers agree that the Courts of England are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle all disputes arising in connection with all aspects of all matters or transactions to which these Conditions of Sale and Authorship warranty relate or apply. All parties agree that CA Ltd shall retain the right to bring proceedings in any court other than the Courts of England.

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SPECIALIST DEPARTMENTS

ANTIQUITIES & TRIBAL ART Alice King, Head of Department alice.king@chiswickauctions.co.uk

JEWELLERY Sarah Duncan, Head of Department sarah@chiswickauctions.co.uk

ARMS, ARMOUR & MILITARIA Matthew Easton, Head of Department matthew.easton@chiswickauctions.co.uk

MODERN DESIGN Bruce Addison, Head of Department bruce.addison@chiswickauctions.co.uk

ASIAN ART Lazarus Halstead, Head of Department lazarus@chiswickauctions.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPHICA Austin Farahar, Head of Department austin.farahar@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Yasuko Kido, Japanese Art Specialist yasuko@chiswickauctions.co.uk

RARE BOOKS & WORKS ON PAPER Clive Moss, Head of Department clive.moss@chiswickauctions.co.uk

CERAMICS & GLASS Dr. Jim Peake, Head of Department jim@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Valentina Borghi, Head of Sales - Autographs & Memorabilia valentina.borghi@chiswickauctions.co.uk

DESIGN & INTERIORS Liz Winnicott, Head of Department liz.winnicott@chiswickauctions.co.uk

RUGS & CARPETS Mark Henry Lampé, Head of Department mark.lampe@chiswickauctions.co.uk

DESIGNER HANDBAGS & FASHION Meg Randell, Head of Department meg@chiswickauctions.co.uk

SILVER & OBJECTS OF VERTU John Rogers, Head of Department john.rogers@chiswickauctions.co.uk

EUROPEAN WORKS OF ART & CLOCKS Rachael Osborn-Howard, Head of Department rachael@chiswickauctions.co.uk

URBAN ART Penelope Sonder, Head of Department penelope.sonder@chiswickauctions.co.uk

FINE ART Adrian Biddell, Head of Department adrian.biddell@chiswickauctions.co.uk

WATCHES Tomas Aznar, Head of Department tomas.aznar@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Suzanne Zack, Head of Sale - British and European Fine Art suzanne@chiswickauctions.co.uk

WINE & SPIRITS Sam Hellyer, Head of Department sam.hellyer@chiswickauctions.co.uk

Krassi Kuneva, Head of Sale - Modern & Post-War British Art kkuneva@chiswickauctions.co.uk Melissa van Vliet, Head of Sale - Old Masters melissa.vanvliet@chiswickauctions.co.uk ISLAMIC & INDIAN ART Beatrice Campi, Head of Department beatrice.campi@chiswickauctions.co.uk

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SALE CALENDAR

APRIL

16

TUESDAY Modern & Post-War British Art

27

SATURDAY Motor Cars

30

TUESDAY Ceramics & Glass

MAY

03

FRIDAY Islamic & Indian Art including Fine Rugs & Carpets

08

WEDNESDAY Design & Interiors

14

TUESDAY Jewellery

15

WEDNESDAY Designer Handbags & Fashion

16

THURSDAY Photographica

20

MONDAY

Asian Art

105

Chinese Wood Fine Chinese Paintings Please note that auction dates are subject to change. 51


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