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LOT 1969
Muromasa School Painting of a Standing Beauty Reading a Letter
JAPAN, 18TH CENTURY A.D.
48 in. (4.35 kg, 122 cm).
Mounted in a glazed wooden frame with reveal; the fabric-edged rectangle with painted motif placed eccentrically, leaning slightly towards the centre; standing female wearing kimono and midriff sash, with hair dressed in 'box shimada' style unfurling a scroll. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Manly P. Hall collection (1901-1990), 1950s.
Philosophical Research Society, Los Angeles, USA.
Ex central London gallery.
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LOT 1969
Muromasa School Painting of a Standing Beauty Reading a Letter
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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Large Silver Calligraphic Inlaid Bird
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Formed in the round standing with wings folded, stylised anatomical and feather detailing, silver inlaid flowering vines, guilloche, 'net' and other elaborate detailing, calligraphic roundel to breast and neck; tear-shaped void to head with hinge for a lid. 1.6 kg, 33.5 cm high
London collection since the 1980s. Property of a Canadian family. -
Post Medieval Weapon and Head Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
Comprising daggers, dagger belts and statue heads mounted on custom-made display stands, including one apparent puppet head. 2.5 kg total, 29-97 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Post Medieval Bronze 'I Accept' Posy Ring
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With D-section hoop, the inner face bearing the inscription 'I ACCEPT'. 3.49 grams, 20.71 mm overall, 16.34 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
English collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Ex property of an Essex gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
The legend 'I ACCEPT' does not appear in Evans's catalogue although longer forms such as 'Accept my good will' are recorded there.
