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Fish and seahorse, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815. From Bilderbuch Zum Nutzen und Vergnugen Der Jugend by Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822), an encyclopaedic ...

Beautifully handcrafted in 18ct yellow gold, hallmarked Birmingham 1904, this more than 100-year-gold antique ring features three vibrant blue natural sapphires, with two pairs of ro...

Prémode presents Yves Saint Laurent x Tom Ford F/W 2004 Final Collection Heels Wedges This is a very special pair of shoes from Tom Ford's last ever collection at Yves Saint Lauren...

A powerful LED light source reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The in-studio patina bronze features a deep, chocolatey finish, addi...

A Cromwellian English Oak Refectory Table. 17th Century The plank top over a recessed carved freize on column legs joined by an H stretcher, dated 1656. Home decor, interior design...

This unique Italian Side Chair / Slipper Chair is in the shape of a flower, circa 1980's. It features the original cream boucle fabric, and is excellent condition - there is no stai...

Magnificent custom handmade ring crafted in 9ct gold, designed to showcase this natural Australian solid black opal at its finest. The opal displays an incredibly vivid play of colou...

SKU 2263 Brand Audemars Piguet Model Skeleton Pocket Watch Diameter 45.4mm Movement Automatic Weight 46.5g Box No Papers No

SKU 2319 Brand Audemars Piguet Model Royal Oak Reference 4100ST Year 1980s Dial Petit Tapisserie Dial Case Steel Bracelet Steel Diameter 35mm Length 18.8cm Movement Quartz Weight ...

Designed by Dunlin in Sydney, Australia. The Decade Wall Light is a precision-engineered fixture designed to meet both aesthetic and functional demands in residential and commercial...

SKU 2336 Brand Cartier Model Panthere SM Reference WF3072B9 Year 1994 Dial White Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 22mm Movement Quartz Servi...

SKU 2267 Brand Rolex Model Day Date Reference 1803 Year Dial Khanjar Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 36mm Length Movement Automatic Weight N/A Lug Widt...

A tactile piece of domestic fantasy, the El Topo ottoman is a social object, featuring a carved Acacia base, burnt using the traditional method of Shou Sugi Ban and an animalistic, y...

A Large Pair of Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms, 19th Century Provenance: Important Private Melbourne Collection. Description: Each coat of arms rendered with polychrome application, ...

Kaws x Disney Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket, 2010 Pinocchio size: 26 x 12.7 x 11.4 cm. Jiminy Cricket size: 5.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm. Stamped Signature to the underside of the feet. Produced ...

A striking example of contemporary high jewellery, this bespoke Parisian creation is centred by an impressive 15.94 carat Mozambique Paraíba tourmaline displaying a captivating blue ...

SKU 2264 Brand Vacheron Constantin Model Métiers d'Art Ajourées Blue Reference 82020 Year Circa 2021 Dial Skeleton Blue Enamel Chapter Ring Case 18k White Gold Bracelet Strap Diamete...

An elegant, elongated wall light, offered in two lengths – 400 millimetres and 900 millimetres. Its shield-like form is characterised by a central sharp line or ‘pinch’ that allows l...

SKU 2249 Brand Cartier Model Santos Octagon Reference 2966 Year 1980s Dial Ghost Dial Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 29mm Length 17.7cm M...

An Impressive Fully Mounted Taxidermied African Male Lion, 20th Century With a walking attitude and with head inclined to the left, raised on a naturalistic...

A Spanish Gilt and Polychrome Frame, 18th Century The finely carved green painted rectangular frame applied with gilt acanthus scroll moulding. Home decor, Interior design and colle...

SKU 2258 Brand Rolex Model Queen Midas Reference 3585 Year 1975 Dial Champagne Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 22.5 x 29.5m...

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...

This painting is unstretched and unframed. It will be carefully rolled and shipped in a tube. "Creating large-scale abstract paintings that evoke tranquility and presence in any spa...

This elegant champagne bucket, dating from the Napoleon III period (circa 1870), is crafted in the refined Médicis form, a timeless silhouette inspired by classical antiquity and hig...

A set of twelve Italian painted and parcel gilt Louis XVI Style dining chairs, 19th century Tablet back chairs with floral carved details raised on fluted legs with rosette embellis...

SKU 2073 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 16233G Year 1996 Dial Champagne and Big Diamonds Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 36mm Length ...

The Lover's Croc ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, its sculptural crocodile form coiling around a vivid tsavorite centre stone. The powerful silhouette draws inspiration from the ...

SKU 2365 Brand Rolex Model Cellini Reference 4014 Year 1981 Dial Tangerine Mirror Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Crocodile Diameter 23mm x 30mm Length Strap Movement Manual Winding We...

This painting is unstretched and unframed. It will be carefully rolled and shipped in a tube. "Creating large-scale abstract paintings that evoke tranquility and presence in any spa...

The Aurelia Pendant Light is cast by hand at the prestigious Jam Factory in Adelaide, Australia. This simple yet intricate shade illuminates through the bubbled glass creating a uniq...

'I Can Sea no3' A small sweet work of Australian beach inspiration, descriptive cloudy skies and beautiful tones of beautiful blue ocean waters to up...

The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also...

Prémode presents Versace S/S 2004 Runway Midi Ruffle Dress This piece from Versace Spring/Summer 2004 collection under Donatella Versace, a season defined by the neon florals, celeb...

'1. Castnia eudesmia 2. Castnia huebneri 3. Synemon catocaloides 4. Neocastnia nicevelli' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.

Vesuvius, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1815. From Bilderbuch Zum Nutzen und Vergnugen Der Jugend by Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822), an encyclopaedic collection of I...

This sculptural stool features hand forged fragments of stainless steel fused together to create an organic aesthetic that reflects textures found in plant formations. The sculpted s...

A French Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror, 18th Century Description: The large rectangular mirror surmounted by a central scrolling acanthus corona, descending to scrolling yoke flanked ...

Nick Thomm ARCHANGEL (XL SIZE 36" x 48"). Limited Edition #22 of 25. Hand Signed & Numbered. Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Paper. Condition: NEW - Unopene...

A Chinese Oxblood Glazed Porcelain Vase, Republic Period, Early 20th Century Description: Features a rich, mottled red glaze. The deep, rich red color is achieved by using copper ox...

The Bloc Wall Sconce's brutalist sculptural form takes inspiration from classic minimalist sculpture from the 1960s, reimagined through an interplay of solid, intersecting blocks. It...

'Broad Bell-Flower' 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 ...

Totally restored with the original patina. Not signed. Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956) was an influential Austrian architect and designer, known for his pivotal role in the development o...

Drawing from Brutalist architecture and the symbolism of the North Star, Polaris is a collection that embodies both origins, by fusing geometric form and celestial illumination to cr...

An iconic Chanel runway dress from Karl Lagerfeld’s S/S 1996 collection, crafted in pale pink cotton and illustrated throughout with a playful 'icons' print celebrating the house’s m...

SKU 2266 Brand Patek Philippe Model Gilbert Albert Pocket Watch Diameter 41mm x 35.6mm Movement Manual Winding Weight 34.3g Box No Papers No

The CYRUS Cabinet Handle makes a bold and timeless addition to interior spaces. Sand cast in solid bronze and finished by hand, they are luxurious and enduring. CYRUS Cabinet h...

The Reflector linear pendant is a luxury LED linear pendant, ideal for indoor lighting in dining and living rooms, study rooms, hallways, and other do...

A chunky 9ct yellow gold men’s onyx signet ring with a diamond inlay at the centre. Item Details: – Stone: 1 x natural brilliant cut diamond, 0.01ct 1 x black onyx – Size: V (AU/...

SKU 2265 Brand Cartier Model Tonneau Year 1980s Dial Paris Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Leather Strap Diameter 26mm x 46mm Movement Manual WInding Service Yes Box No Papers No

SKU 2335 Brand Audemars Piguet Model Royal Oak Reference 15300BA Dial White Tapestry 'Waffle' Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Strap Diameter 39mm Movement Automatic Serviced Y...

A Small Egyptian Bronze Statue of Harpocrates, Circa 1st Century B.C. / 1st Century A.D. The left hand holds the horn of abundance. Provenanc...

'Indian-Persian - Indo-Persian - Indisch-Persisch' Late 19th century interior design chromolithograph, from Racinet’s ‘L’Ornement Polychrome’, 1887. Published in Paris. Albert Raci...

A beautiful 1890s antique Victorian oval trilogy ring featuring three striking Australian opal doublets showcasing vivid red, orange, yellow, green, and blue colour plays. English ha...

A Large Cast Bronze FW Spout with Large Florette and Scolop Pattern Dimension: Width: 33cm (Widest Point) Height: 28cm Depth: 28cm (Widest Point)

An elegant mid-19th century Chinese porcelain ginger jar, finely painted in cobalt blue under a soft celadon glaze. This piece, dating from the Qing dynasty, features a fitted lid wi...

English racehorse portrait photogravure, 1906. This photogravure depicts Gorgos, a famous thoroughbred racehorse. Clarence Hailey was a highly regarded equestrian artist and phot...

A beautiful cocktail ring, perfect for your special events, a perfect birthday gift for your special lady. Make a statement where-ever you go with an Imperial creation. Emerald cut...

A Royal Crown Derby Square Imari ‘383’ Dish, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The chamfered square dish applied with the ‘383’ design, otherwi...

'Miniature Mallow' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amat...