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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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Terracotta Opium Pipe and Other Artefact Group
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
The group comprising two complete bowls with geometric ornament; three partial stems, also decorated to varying degrees; together with other miscellaneous items. 98 grams total, 25-48 mm
Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising blue and white glazed floral and vegetal designs together with geometric flourishes. 3.16 kg total, 12.5 x 13 - 13 x 13 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Gold Snake Bracelet Group
20th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Comprising three coiled gold bracelets with stylised snake head detailing. 72 grams total, 69-73 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11888-200712.
