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A Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censer with Mark, 20th Century Description: Featured with a tripod form, standing on three feet. The body is decorated with vibrant enamel floral a...

This original Art-Deco champagne poster from 1926 exudes elegance! Created by J Stall, this poster has beautiful detailing and is a example of true Ar...

A Florentine Parquetry Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Center Table, 16th Century Description: the top of rectangular form with inlaid cubic parquetry decoration, contained by a moulded edg...

'The Century Atlas. Colorado.' Original antique map, 1903. Central fold as issued. Map name and number printed on the reverse corners. Sheet 29.5cm by 40cm.

A Chinese Elm Side Table / Stool, Early 20th Century Description: With framed plank top over squared base with carved scrolls to apron. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. ...

'Famiglia di Karaibi' / 'Tartarnughe deponenti le uova alle sponde dell' Orenoko'' Italian lithograph, c1841. Originally from 'Galleria universale di tutti i popoli del mondo' by Gi...

Mid Century Modern set of four Mito chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Tisettanta. These chairs are extremely light weight and made from one bent plywood sheet with beech frame. Carlo Ba...

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes, 19th Century Provenance: Private UK Collection. Description: The lobed ovoid body of each urn form faux cassolette r...

A George II Lacquered-Brass and Chinese Coromandel Cabinet on Stand, Cabinet and stand mid 18th Century, the panels early 18th Century Provenance: Walter, 5th Duke of Buccleuch...

A Large Green Glazed Parrot, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Crafted in the late 19th century, presents a captivating collection of finely...

A Pair of French Empire Polychrome Gilt-Wood Torchères, 19th Century Description: Each torchère with a circular stone top above a concave triform capital with a rosette to each face...

'1-4 Agaricus Alutaceus 5-7 Agaricus Emeticus' Antique Swiss mushroom / fungi chromolithograph, lithographed by H Furrer after Fritz Leuba. The print is titled with the scientific n...

A Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold. The main vivid blue sapphire is secured by 4 white gold claws and the band of the ring is made up of 1 lines of diamond pave. US ...

Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901...

Description: A fine depiction of Guanyin, possessing the regal tranquillity that the Chinese Bodhisattva of compassion has come to be visually associated with. Marked by an urna signifying her spiritual enlightenment and crowned with a diadem depicting the Buddha Amitabha, the figure is immediately recognisable as Guanyin. Her androgynous figure is gracefully poised in the Lalit asana or “royal ease”, the pose classical in representations of the deity. The figure is asymmetric, with the weight of her supple form falling upon her left hand placed against the base, her right knee raised and left pendant. Her right hand rests upon her raised knee, delicately pinching at her draped attire. At first unassuming, this gesture may be suggestive of the Apana Mudra, the seal of purification. This Mudra is associated with physical wellbeing, fecundity and the cleansing of the body. Though she is adorned in the princely garb of dhoti, she bears features of idealised feminine beauty as prescribed in Asian art. With plump cheeks and near pouted lips, her full face gazes down upon the viewer with an empathetic and half-lidded gaze, upholding her title as ‘One who hears the cries of the world.’ Notes on the item: Guanyin is the Chinese interpretation of Avalokiteshvara, the Indian Bodhisattva of compassion. The term “Bodhisattva” is derived from the Sanskrit “Bodhi”, meaning ‘awakening’ or ‘enlightenment’, combined with “Sattva”, meaning ‘spirit’ or ‘being’, referring to one on the path to achieving enlightenment. Bodhisattvas in Mayahana Buddhism are recognised as figures who have effectively achieved enlightenment yet relinquish their accension to nirvana in order to remain amongst mankind in the ultimate act of compassion to aid as spiritual guides. As such, the Bodhisattva inhabit a liminal space between samsara and nirvana; enlightened beings that maintain a relationship with humanity that buddhas cannot, as attaining Buddhahood necessitates the abandonment of all worldly attachments, including mankind. Guanyin’s very name, ‘One who hears the cries of the world’ highlights this role as a compassionate figure who acknowledges the suffering and strife of man. Along with Mahāsthāmaprāpta, a fellow bodhisattva, Guanyin serves as an attendant to Buddha Amitabha, with these three deities recognised as the Three Sages of Western Pure Land Buddhism, a sect of Mayahana Buddhism popular in East Asia. Avalokiteshvara is commonly posited to have been adopted from Indian Buddhism into China as Guanyin around 200-400 CE, however it was the Tang dynasty (618-907) which saw the popularisation of the deity. By the Ming (1358–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, Guanyin held the position as the most popular female deity in China. The unique state of religion in China held no monolithic canon regarding Buddhism and saw the assimilation of several belief systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen to fulfil the role of idealised femininity as prescribed by Confucianism, with the scarcity of female Chinese deities perhaps accounting for the gradual gender shift Guanyin underwent. The Indian Avalokiteshvara is unequivocally recognised as male, whilst the supposed gender of Guanyin remains contentious. Although there is a clear shift from the masculine Avalokiteshvara towards a more feminine representation, it is unclear if Guanyin is understood to be entirely feminine, to inhabit qualities of both genders or to be elevated beyond gender entirely, embodying neither. Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anthropomorphism of yin and yang. Comparative Analysis: Market comparisons of similar Qing Dynasty polychrome figures of Guanyin include lot 767 (no.2) From Christies ‘Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,’ New York, 25 March 2022, with the price realised USD 52,920 (Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 30,000). Christies also auctioned a comparable polychrome Guanyin...

The Gadroon Collection is a range of lightweight, easy to assemble, aluminium side tables. Named after its distinctive intersecting seams, where each quarter of the aluminium meets, ...

VINTAGE CHOCOLATE AMD VANILLA CREAM MAXI DRESS EARLY 1970’s. FEATURES FLATTERING CREAM AND CHOCOLATE PANELS, V NECKLINE WITH GATHERED BUST. MEDIUM TO LARGE. A BEAUTIFUL AND ...

A sterling silver teapot with timber handle and bone finial by Peter & William Bateman of the famed silversmithing Bateman family. The teapot sits atop b...

This elegant & rarely seen Seiko Chronograph ref 6139-8001 c1969 watch is proud to have ALL ORIGINAL PARTS Despite being over 50 years old, the t...

Step into the spotlight with the VERSACE Jeans Couture Alphabet Denim Oversized Jacket & Skinny Leg Jeans set, a bold and stylish ensemble that exudes contemporary edge and luxury. ...

Oscar de la Renta’s exquisite top showcases the house’s masterful craftsmanship. This is a more subtle version of the viral floral beaded dress from the same Oscar de la Renta collection...

Simple cylindrical ceramic forms define the Terra 1 range, which comes in pendant light, wall light, and in long and short articulating wall light formats. The Terra 1 Surface Sconce...

The Scultura 190 Lounge Chair designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in the 1970s, embodies the distinctive design language synonymous wi...

From gentle softness to perfectly tailored comfort, this rose gold, pink fur bean bag cover brings kids luxury comfort to life. The bean bag chair cover i...

Gorgeous vintage 1960s guipure daisy lace Wedding dress in white. Features sheer chiffon panel and gathered sleeve with buttons and beauiful back train. Size small. In inches.. bus...

Original vintage poster, Boris Bucan 'DILEMA', 1972 Artist: Boris Bucan Year: 1972 Dimensions: 88 × 48 cm Condition: Excellent condition Format: Unlinen backed...

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Timepieces by Longines have been long admired for their functionality, desirabilit...

Original Vintage Poster, 'Relax' 1964 by Rene Gruau The fifties were the last flowering of the golden age of the ocean liner, which would soon be usurped by the jet plane. During th...

An exquisite example of 1970's Parisian Haute Couture by Jean Louis Scherrer, this silk chiffon gown embodies movement, romance, and impeccable craftsmanship. Cut from fine black sil...

A Large Timber Tree Trunk Stool Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 44.7cm. Width: 52cm. Depth: 46cm.

Inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks, Cartier Tank Wristwatches are iconic & instantly recognizable timepieces. This particular example is a sophisticated Cartier Tank Basculante reference 2390, seldom encountered & highly desirable. With its most pivotal feature - flip feature with reversible case (inspired by JLC's the Reverso watch...

Create an atmosphere of style with this striking cowhide lumbar pillow. Whether layering with other cushions or styled on its own the tan cowhide pillow will help transform rooms in an instant. Each cowhide cushion is individually handcrafted in Australia from a pre-selected young cowhide which ELuxury home...

Brand: Hermes Product: Birkin Retourne Special Order Size: CM: L 30 cm x H 21 cm x D 15 cm INCH: W 12" x H 8.5" x D 6"  Colour: Rose Confetti & Blue Aztec Material: Chevre Leathe...

An elegant pair of Paspaley Muse earrings crafted in 18ct yellow gold, featuring luminous Australian South Sea pearls paired with soft rose quartz and diamond accents. A sophisticate...

These elegantly simple, handmade, modern classic, large aged brass wall light/sconces with full-size signature hand-stitched Belgian or Italian linen taper shades, illuminate with light levels similar to large-scale table lamps. They cast a cozy intimate glow without cluttering table tops. The chic large scale of these wall lights adds a stylish statement to any wall arrangement and decor. J 260 wall lights work well flanking sofas as reading lamps, or over bedside tables, as lighting...

A Spanish Baroque Style Walnut Side Table, 18th Century Description: A substantial single plank top over a moulded frieze comprising two panelled drawers, each with a pair of carved...

A Chinese Wooden Black Painted Pillow Box, Early 20th Century Description: The box features a black finish adorned with hand-painted golden garden scenes and floral patterns. Prove...

Traces V is a unique concrete sculpture by contemporary English sculptor Oliver Ashworth-Martin, dimensions are 26 × 13 × 13 cm (10.2 × 5.1 × 5.1 in). This sculpture is signed by the...

'Begonia' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor of Freehand a...

Prepare to turn heads with the dazzling Orion Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace. - Stunning 18K white gold necklace - Oval cut blue sapphire drop center - Double halo of 17 & 18 da...

Peter Max Blushing Beauty, 2006 Mixed-media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. A unique work Hand signed in acrylic low right. Image size 23 x 18 cm Frame size ...

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'1. 2. Polygoma C. album 3. Vanessa polychloros' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.

An exceptional French, floral spray 'en tremblant' brooch pin. This 18 karat gold piece comprises of several components which screw together to form one large brooch. The piece can b...

Giancarlo Piretti known for his abundant creativity, has created numerous iconic designs, such as the "Alky" lounge chair for Anonima Castelli, in 1969. The unique design offers a bl...

High end jewellery house Boucheron Paris have always had a way to make something so elegant that stands the test of time - of timeless eternally popular & sophisticated design, thi...

An Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Studiolo Cabinet, 17th Century Description: A renaissance style studiolo of architectural form in walnut, the exterior entablature with risen gal...

It's not a secret that we love work by Tiffany and Co here at The Antique Guild, and this pair of gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks are no exception. The cufflinks which date to the la...

Italian Mid-Century Modern pendant in brass and Murano glass. Very thick Murano glass and brass details made this pendant very beautiful and elegant. This light is signed by Vetri Mu...

An instantly recognisable icon of the Tom Ford years at Gucci, this plush white faux fur coat dates to the iconic F/W 1995 collection that established Ford as a creative force to be ...

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'Aldborough Anemones' Flowers are numbered with a key to the varieties below the image. Antique English flower botanical chromolithograph.

Elegant 19th-century Paris porcelain urn of impressive presence, finely hand-painted in cobalt blue, burnished gold, and soft sepia tones. This lidded vase displays the refined artis...

Description: A singular example of Guanyin. Deviating from the Bodhisattva’s conventional pose of ‘royal ease’, the figure is instead seated in the meditative padmasana, or ‘lotus position’, rendering this Guanyin something of a rarity. An Apana more typically associated with depictions of Buddhas, Guanyin assuming this pose immediately signifies this figure as one of particular spiritual reverence. Both feet are revealed crossed upon one another from beneath fabric which spills before her, her left palm turned upward with her hand resting upon her left knee and her right raised in a relaxed gesture. Adorned with a diadem housing a depiction of Amitabha Buddha, her own spiritual guide, she exudes an air of tranquil regality, further characterised by her numerous strings of beads and elaborately fastened dhoti, attire traditionally reserved for Indian princes. Though the figure’s dress is Indian her face is undoubtedly exemplifying artistic Chinese beauty standards. Her face is soft and rounded, full in both the lips and cheeks, with eyes that restfully peer down, as though she is watching over the worries of mankind with compassion. Notes on the item: Guanyin is the Chinese interpretation of Avalokiteshvara, the Indian Bodhisattva of compassion. The term “Bodhisattva” is derived from the Sanskrit “Bodhi”, meaning ‘awakening’ or ‘enlightenment’, combined with “Sattva”, meaning ‘spirit’ or ‘being’, referring to one on the path to achieving enlightenment. Bodhisattvas in Mayahana Buddhism are recognised as figures who have effectively achieved enlightenment yet relinquish their accension to nirvana in order to remain amongst mankind in the ultimate act of compassion to aid as spiritual guides. As such, the Bodhisattva inhabit a liminal space between samsara and nirvana; enlightened beings that maintain a relationship with humanity that buddhas cannot, as attaining Buddhahood necessitates the abandonment of all worldly attachments, including mankind. Guanyin’s very name, ‘One who hears the cries of the world’ highlights this role as a compassionate figure who acknowledges the suffering and strife of man. Along with Mahāsthāmaprāpta, a fellow bodhisattva, Guanyin serves as an attendant to Buddha Amitabha, with these three deities recognised as the Three Sages of Western Pure Land Buddhism, a sect of Mayahana Buddhism popular in East Asia. Avalokiteshvara is commonly posited to have been adopted from Indian Buddhism into China as Guanyin around 200-400 CE, however it was the Tang dynasty (618-907) which saw the popularisation of the deity. By the Ming (1358–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, Guanyin held the position as the most popular female deity in China. The unique state of religion in China held no monolithic canon regarding Buddhism and saw the assimilation of several belief systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen to fulfil the role of idealised femininity as prescribed by Confucianism, with the scarcity of female Chinese deities perhaps accounting for the gradual gender shift Guanyin underwent. The Indian Avalokiteshvara is unequivocally recognised as male, whilst the supposed gender of Guanyin remains contentious. Although there is a clear shift from the masculine Avalokiteshvara towards a more feminine representation, it is unclear if Guanyin is understood to be entirely feminine, to inhabit qualities of both genders or to be elevated beyond gender entirely, embodying neither. Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anthropomorphism of yin and yang. Comparative Analysis: Market comparisons of similar Qing Dynasty polychrome figures of Guanyin include lot 767 (no.2) From Christies ‘Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,’ New York, 25 March 2022, with the price realised USD 52,920 (Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 30,000). Christies also auctioned a comparable polychrome Guanyin...

Egg Tables are made with sleek timeless proportions and hand craftsmanship to become modern classics, All artisanal, minimal EGG Tables are made by a hand by master craftsman on a single lathe. At any size their sculptural shape and construction inspired by Jean Arp, enhances any space. Dramatically figured sustainable native rosewood EGG...

Meticulously crafted, featuring our signature filagree, these creatures will give your look an unsurpassable edge. Ethically sourced gold 40cm necklace  Available in 18ct white, yel...

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Lekythos, 19th Century Description: A narrow body, a single handle attached to the neck, and a flared base and lip. Lekythoi were primarily use...

Vintage Chloe yellow silk and mocha lace party dress. 1950s sweetheart bustier style with a- line skirt. Classic 1950s style with beautiful lace overlay. Fully lined in silk. Bespo...

Versatile & stylish, this Raymond Weil Geneve ref 5590 watch is from Collection TANGO comes in original box, with extra links. It features: 37mm Stainless Steel Case, signed...

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