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LOT 0428
Javanese Dragon-Headed Bracelets with Rubies
17TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (42.17 grams total, 63-65 mm).
A matched pair of gold bracelets, each a penannular braised-wire shank with finials formed as grotesque heads with teeth bared, inset garnet eyes. [2]
ProvenanceHabsburg, Feldman, GOLD, Important Ancient and Ethnic Jewellery and Works of Art in Precious Metal, Hotel des Bergues, Geneva, 14 May 1990, lots 105, and 111.
Private collection, acquired from the above sale.
Important North West London collection.
Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Habsburg, Feldman, GOLD, Important Ancient and Ethnic Jewellery and Works of Art in Precious Metal catalogue pages.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11048-184610.
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LOT 0428
Javanese Dragon-Headed Bracelets with Rubies
Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)
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Large Chinese Tang 'Pagoda' Reliquary Stupa
Tang to Liao Dynasty, circa 907-1125 A.D. or laterEstimate: £6,000 - 8,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
A substantial hollow bronze 'pagoda' stupa with three-tiered square and stepped base showing bodhi leaves, flaming jewels and foliage tendrils respectively, surmounted by a pierced frieze, each side depicting a seated Buddha flanked by standing figures and clouds; with triple pitched and hipped roof elements rising above pierced wall panels; in turn all surmounted by a column with five graduated discs affixed and terminating in a four-lobed flammiform element. 4.9 kg, 59 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1960s to early 1970s. ‘Buckingham Collection’, the late Nik Douglas (1944-2012), renowned author, curator and Asian art expert. Accompanied by Nik Douglas's collection cataloguing pages. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant ‘Out of Uddiyana’ exhibition catalogue pages including an image of this lot featured in one of the display cases. This lot has also been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no. 10493-170984. -
Chinese Wei Buddha Brick
Wei Dynasty, 534-550 A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
A rectangular ceramic Buddha brick with rectangular niche, displaying a seated Buddha figure beneath a canopy; remains of vibrant polychrome pigmentation. 4.69 kg, 34 cm high
Fair condition.
Acquired in the 1970s. From a Hong Kong collection. London collection, 1990s-2000s. -
Chinese Han Style Bronze Dragon Weight
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
A Han style bronze weight in the form of a dragon, modelled seated and facing with out-splayed front paws, stylised facial features, beard and quiff to rear of head, undulating tail held along the beast's back, forming a loop for suspension; hollow-formed with void to base. 438 grams, 12 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-1990s. From a West Country collection.
