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A Latched Wooden Box with Brass Overlay Decorations, 20th Century Descriptions: The ebon rectangular box decorated with overlaid Arabesque brass motifs punctuated by nailhead boss...

A Black Lacquered and Ormolu Mounted Bureuplat, 19th Century Description: An exceptionally fine black lacquered and ormolu mounted bureau plat in the style of Jacques Dubois, the to...

Signed in pencil by the artist lower right. William Walcot was born in Russia and moved to London in 1907. He trained and practiced as an architect before devoting himself to archite...

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...

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

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...

Original vintage poster 'Campari Liquor Le Saint Bernard' by Leonetto Cappiello. Beautiful linen backed Campari Liquor poster from 1925 Artist Leonetto Cappiello Year 1925 Dim...

Exquisite 9-12mm Oval Australian South Sea Pearl Necklace Crafted with rare, high-quality oval-shaped Australian South Sea pearl...

'Ubersichtskarte Des Mondes' (Overview Map of the Moon) German chromolithograph, circa 1895. 245mm by 305mm (sheet). Central vertical fold as issued.

Modular sofa and armchair set by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Solid walnut timber frame and all original velvet upholstery. Circa 1970, Italy. SOFA: W 270, D 83, H 58 CM. ARMCHAIR W ...

Colour lithograph, 1890. 210mm by 285mm (sheet). From W Peck's 'A Handbook and Atlas of Astronomy', 1890. Sir William Peck FRSE FRAS (1862 – 1925) was a Scottish astronomer and scien...

Crafted by renowned Sydney jewellers W. Farmer & Co Ltd of 34 Hunter St, Sydney during an Edwardian era, these antique chain link cufflinks are in remarkable condition, accompanied b...

'Gloxinia' 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 ...

The Colour of the Emerald is mesmerizing and therefore we have selected the simplest possible setting so that people will focus in the Emerald instead of the ring. Yellow is well kno...

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Hydria, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Depicts a mythological battle, likely featuring the hero Herakles...

Contemporary Wall Sconce in Quartz with Brass Base - Petra I Twin by Christopher Boots PETRA (from the Greek word ??t?a, meaning stone) celebrates the complexity and subtleties in...

This Antique Edwardian set comprising of: Trinket / Vanity / Dressing Table Tray & Hand-Held Mirror is a rare find and a fascinating piece of the early XX century history of Engla...

A Japanese Lidded Imari Vase, 19th Century Description: With a lobed inverted baluster body adorned throughout by various cherry blossom and chrysanthemum motifs in iron red and cob...

Being one of the most coveted & desirable timepieces, this iconic Must de Cartier Paris Vermeil is in great condition & in excellent working order Dating back to 2000’s, y...

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the bro...

'Nepenthes Villosa Hook. fil.' Botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring of a carnivorous pitcher plant, native to Borneo. 1858.

From John Galliano’s turn of the century collection, this long-sleeve lurex top encapsulates the designer’s flair for storytelling through texture and print. Made in Italy, it’s wove...

'1. Cynthia juliana 2. Anartia amalthea 3. Junonia orthosia' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.

This is a vivid green jadeite cabochon diamond ring. The Jadeite is surrounded by Tsavorite and Diamond pave. The design bears resemblance to th...

'37 Tricholoma saponaceum 38 Tricholoma terreum' Antique French mushroom / fungi chromolithograph. From "Atlas des champignons de France, Suisse et B...

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

'Strahlinge' (Protozoa - Radiolarians or Radioza) German lithograph, circa 1895. Key to protozoa in German below the image. 250mm by 305mm (sheet). Central vertical fold as iss...

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...

'HMS Warspite 50 Guns', English English naval aquatint, with gum arabic highlights, by Edward Duncan after Nicholas Condy. Published by Ackermann & Co. 'Warspite' was built and lau...

A superb terracotta lion, French 18th century Height: 70 cm Width: 38 cm Depth: 82 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection acquired in 1990s.

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

A pair of screens by Imao Keinen featuring peacocks painted in ink on gold leaf. Lacquered wood frame, brocade border, incised copper hardware. Dimensions: H 175cm x W 352cm Biogr...

Natural Type A Jadeite Bangle of greyish white colour with green veins Width: 11mm Circumference: 20 - 21cm Total item’s weight: 37.1gr. I...

'Ophrys lilifolia - Lily-leaved Ophrys' Original copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring from Henry Andrews' 'The Botanist's Repository', 1797-1812. Accompanied by the o...

Ouranos I Sconce by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 10 x W 11.5 x H 24.5 cm. Materials: Brass, quartz crystal sphere. Available in different finishes. Please contact us. Mystery cl...

Finds such as these are incredibly rare, especially in such fine condition This badge is the Soviet military / artillery academy graduate badge, c1951 (visible inscription: “Арт....

'Indiani in viaggio' / 'Diligenza Messicana' Italian lithograph, c1841. Originally from 'Galleria universale di tutti i popoli del mondo' by Giuseppe Antonelli, published in Venice,...

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

This vintage Dolce & Gabbana is a beautifully versatile piece and can be worn three ways - top chiffon piece, black satin under piece or layered together. The gown is richly deta...

An impressive depiction of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, whose name bears the meaning ‘One who hears the cries of the world.’ The rather androgynous figure is adorned with beaded jewellery and the princely regalia of a dhoti, draped across her body and spilling out over to partially obscure what she is resting upon. The goddess’ profile exhibits idealised features of Asian artistic convention; her face is soft and rounded, with full lips and relaxed eyes that provide a serene quality of youthfulness to the figure. Adhering to Chinese iconography of Guanyin, the figure is marked by an urna on her forehead, denoting her own enlightenment, as well as a diadem displaying Buddha Amitabha, the spiritual teacher of Guanyin. Seated in the Lalit asana pose, translated as ‘royal ease’, the figure exudes a fine example of the relaxed majesty typical in the characterisation of Guanyin. Whilst the figure’s left hand is placed restfully upon the left leg pendant, the right is raised in the gesture shuni mudra, the second finger held gently against the thumb. Otherwise known as the seal of patience, this gesture indicates the figure as one intended to bestow this virtue, along with compassion and understanding, upon the beholder. 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...

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This Breathtaking Mughal Style Necklace is vintage (c 1980’s) & is in beautiful condition It is exquisitely crafted in 14K (setting) & 9K Yellow Gold (chain) & features a strik...

Statement lighting perfectly on trend? Look no further than the Dome. This new design is modern, cool and anything but a chandelier. Its simple shape exudes warmth to any interio...

The poster is in excellent condition. In 1997, 10 years after the artists death, Chanel re-printed the Original Warhol Chanel images for an advertising campaign. The set of 4 coloure...

'Cineraria Aurita - Two-coloured-leaved Cineraria' Native of the Canary Islands. Original copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring from Henry Andrews' 'The Botanist's Re...

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

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...

Circles have had supernatural resonance since Antiquity, embodying concepts of continuity and completion. The magic ring draws power from its circular shape, an unbreakable border that both contains and concentrates energy. In DIAMOND RING SMOKY, quartz crystals appear to have bloomed from a circular frame. The crystalline growth radiates like magical residue, following the inward and outward flow of circular energy. Like an exploded geode, DIAMOND RING SMOKY reveals the mysteries of nature. Presented at Collective Design in New York in May 2017, the Smoky Gradient Diamond Ring is a unique light pendant that incorporates clear and smoky quartz crystal to add new visual weight to the original Diamond Ring...

Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting from depicting a departure scene with a young warrior between two women. Technique : Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring Back...

A Large French Wooden Framed Oil Painting on Canvas, 18th Century (After) the school of Jean-Honoré Fragonard Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection. Dimensions: Height: 140cm. W...

Original colour lithograph of a French fashion design from 'Haute Couture'. Published in a folio of designs for Summer 1971. 32cm by 22cm (sheet)

A pair of 12.8mm near round south sea pearl, in 18k yellow gold. It is a very classical design and is perfect for any occasions. The south sea pearls are white in colour with pin...

'Echium Ferocissimum - Prickly Viper's Bugloss' Native of Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. Original copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring from Henry Andrews' 'The Bot...

'London Bridge' Aquatint by JC Stadler after J Farmington. Published c1795 for Boydell's 'History of the River Thames'. Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl London, 1780-1822) was an eng...

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 14cm. Width: 29cm. Depth: 20cm.

Rococo design for a gate, etching, by Joseph Baumann (active 1740-1760), circa 1750. Published by Martin Engelbrecht (1684–1756). Similar works ar...

A Large Terracotta Statue of Discobolus, 19th Century A Terracotta statue of the classical Greek 'Discobolus" by Myron. This particular figure is modelled after the 2nd century Roma...

This truly iconic & highly sought after Omega Seamaster Professional 300m, nicknamed "James Bond" ref 25328000 Chronometer Gents’ W...

From Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this Underwear line bustier channels the brand’s signature bold print with a lingerie-inspired edge. Cut from lustrous green jacqu...

'Repton, Oxford & Somerset' Vanity Fair portrait of Lionel Charles Hamilton Palairet (1870-1933) who was an English amateur cricketer who played for Somerset and Oxford University....