Victoria

A Painted Cast Iron Artillery Bank Mechanical Bank Money Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Features a soldier standing beside a cannon...

'Eggs' Antique English natural history chromolithograph. Key to eggs below the image. Tiny numbers in the margins to identify the eggs. Sheet 19cm by 12.5cm, image 13cm by 9.5cm.

Antique bird egg colour woodblock , 1880, from Francis Orpen Morris’, 'A Natural History of the Nests & Eggs of British Birds', 1875. The woodblocks ...

This rounded thick & solid classical mens’ Wedding Band is 8mm wide It features a striking & desirable bright polished finish Meticulously crafted in 18K Yellow Gold (stamped 750) ...

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

An Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box, 20th Century Description: Constructed from wood, featuring naturally shed porcupine quills inlaid between decorative band...

A Vintage Chinese Tang Style Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Horse Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 39.5cm. Width: 40cm. Depth: 13cm.

A Set of 5 English Copper Saucepans, Early 20th Century Description: The set features graduating sizes, with diameters typically ranging from approximately 10.3 cm to 18 cm. Each pa...

Prémode presents Chanel F/W 1999 Runway Wool Halter Top This piece is from Chanel's Autumn/Winter 1999 collection under Karl Lagerfeld, confirmed by the 99A season code on its inter...

A 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of “Ariadne on the Panther” Description: Cast after the original by Johann Heinrich Dannecker, Signed Diemiecher, Foundry mark Graux Marly Par...

The Reflector pendant is a sophisticated soft lighting option suited for dining tables, workspaces, hallways, and other indoor environments that require a diffused and warm lighting ...

French chromolithograph, published in 1931. Signed by artist in the plate. Printed title lower right of sheet. Plate number top right. From a French series of illustrations of sporti...

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century Description: The upper section with a breakfront arched pedimental cornice flanked by a pair of urn finials, over...

European School In the Manner of Boucher, Artist Unknown, 18th Century Shepherd and Shepherdess, Oil on linen. The oval painting within a gilt frame composed of scrolled, pearl and ...

A Vintage Red Lacquered Coffee Table Description: This striking waterfall-style coffee table features a continuous, minimalist u-shaped silhouette crafted with smoothly curved edges...

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 spac...

A Large Solid Bronze Indian Urli Bowl, Early 20th Century Description: Features a shallow, round design with two side handles. Traditionally used for cook...

A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 26cm. Width: 62cm. Depth: 30cm.

Formation stick pendant is a sleek, Minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, above works spaces and o...

Prémode presents Valentino F/W 2006 Runway Side Mesh Gown This piece is from Valentino's Autumn/Winter 2006 collection, from the later years of Valentino Garavani's reign and a show...

Of timeless & visually striking three-stone “trinity” design this vintage handmade piece features 3 Natural Earth-Mined Art-Deco period - c1930’s diamonds crafted with refined ele...

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 spac...

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 spac...

A Timber Peacock Mirror Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 100cm. Width: 85cm. Depth: 16cm.

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 Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th ...

This iconic David Yurman bangle showcases the designer’s signature Cable motif, with sculptural twisted strands of sterling silver creating a bold yet timeless architectural form....

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...

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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...

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...

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...

'Metamorpha dido' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.

A Vintage Chinese Blue and White Jar Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 20cm. Diameter: 21cm.

A Japanese Imari Plate, 19th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Height: 4.5cm Diameter: 30cm

'Cucurbita Citrullus, Cypripedium, Cynoglossum Officinale, Cyclamen Persicum' English botanical engraving with original hand-colouring. 1817 From Thomas Green's 'Universal Herbal, ...

Prémode presents Gucci x Tom Ford F/W 1997 Bella Hadid Wrap Skirt This piece is from Gucci Fall/Winter 1998\7 collection. This piece was famously worn by Bella Hadid, whose love of ...

This rare vintage mid-century timepiece is Omega Ref. 2503-16, powered by the celebrated Calibre 266 manual-wind movement. It’s a truly refined example of Omega’s highly regarded m...

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...

A Tapered Square Marble Pillar, 19th Century The square moulded capital of the pillar above a deep neck and a pulvinated astragal, the tapered shaft with a raised panel of conformin...

'Citrus, Colchium, Cistus Ladaniferus, Coffea Arabica' English botanical engraving with original hand-colouring. 1816 From Thomas Green's 'Universal Herbal, or Botanical, Medical, ...

A Vintage Indian Hand Carved Wooden Nandi Bull, Early 20th Century Description: Features decorative paint remnants in blue, often associated with Rajasthan or Andhra Pradesh regions...

This breathtaking vintage necklace is composed of Natural Mediterranean Coral beads of fine & sought-after Soft Salmon-Red colour (one of the most desirable colours), Beads are...

'Bromelia, Bryonia, buphthalmum, Bupleurum' English botanical engraving with original hand-colouring. 1816 From Thomas Green's 'Universal Herbal, or Botanical, Medical, and Agricul...

This Australian Loose Boulder Opal is of impressive 6.50ct (29mm x 7mm) from Winton, Queensland displaying the superb & truly unique spectrum of colours: from Indigo Blue to su...

This Omega Seamaster Automatic dating to 1976–1978, is a particularly characterful expression of 1970s Omega design. Rare as this model was only produced for 2 years. It’s dist...

Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting three draped young men and cortege of banqueters from an Attic column krater now in the British Museum. Technique : Copper-line engra...

Prémode presents Christian Dior x John Galliano 2008 Bridal Silk Ruffle Blouse This piece is from John Galliano era at Christian Dior, from the house's ...

Formation stick pendant is a sleek, Minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, above works spaces and o...

This striking silver bangle is sculpted as a belt wrapped around the wrist, completed with a beautifully detailed buckle, prong and fastening holes that give the design a bold yet ...

A Burmese Offering Vessel, 19th Century Description: This beautiful lacquerware vessel is constructed in 2 main parts, opening to reveal a compartment. Beautiful proportions. The b...

Fabergé Workmaster Silver-Gilt & Plique-à-Jour Easter Egg / Travelling Egg Cups Workmaster: Mikhail Evlampievich Perkhin (1860–1903) Imperial Russia, late XIX century - very early ...

'Durham Cathedral' Wood-engraving after Samuel Read. From 'The Illustrated London News'. Samuel Read was an English illustrator who provided many illust...

With clean intersecting forms and a brushed metal finish, the Bloc Pendant offers a refined architectural presence. The pendant is crafted from precisely machined brass or aluminium ...

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...

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...

English butterfly chromolithograph, circa 1900. Plate number top right. From an English series of illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there i...

A Bronzed Metal Canopic Jar, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in Rome in 2007. Description: The bronze jar with a lid in the form of a humanoid...

Prémode presents Yves Saint Laurent x Tom Ford Era F/W 2002 Runway Corset One of the most sought-after pieces from Tom Ford's Fall/Winter 2002 collection for Yves Saint Laurent Rive...

Prémode presents Valentino S/S 2005 Runway Sequin Top Condition: Good vintage condition. Minor signs of wear Size: Please note, the size and material tag are missing. Best fit for...