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Fine Tribal, Aboriginal Art & International Antiquities — Guy Earl-Smith & Antiquity

Auction House:Guy Earl-Smith & AntiquityNumber of lots recorded:226
Sale Title:Fine Tribal, Aboriginal Art & International AntiquitiesLots with images:216
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:89
Date:6-Sep-2009
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Two Massim Lime Spatulas, one of bone, the apex decorated with threaded seed glass bead and shell tassels, the other of wood incised with linear motifs, infilled with white pigment, usewear evident, Russel Island, 35-38 cm (2). Provenance: From an Australian collection
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Three Massim Artefacts, of wood in the form of two pigs and a shark, Trobriand Islands, 22-37 cm (3)
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A superb Malagan sculpture, of wood, the architectural element with the anterior with two opposing lizards in relief with stylised fish head terminals, decorated with polychrome pigments, inlaid operculum, New Island, Bismarck Archipelago, 244 x 28 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection, ex-collection J.P. Hallinan inscribed with cat. ref. H1237
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A Superb North Queensland Rain Forest Shield, c.early 20th Century, of wood sculpted from a buttress root of a fig tree, the anterior with raised central boss decorated with totemic motifs in polychrome ochres, the rear with lug grip, of museum importance, Australia, 88 x 34 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection, Note: for a similar example cf. Sotheby's Melbourne, Important Aboriginal Art, July 2007, Lot 13
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A Fine Central Australian Ceremonial Shield, c.1940, of wood in ovoid form, sculpted with incised fluting, the anterior decorated with remnant white ochre stippling, the rear with inset lug grip, usewear evident, 66 x 22 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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An Ethnographic Yolngu Ceremonial Spear, c.1930, the flaked quartz blade hafted with resin above a slender shaft decorated with polychrome ochres, resin cap at terminal, Arnhemland, 143 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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An Ethnographic Yolngu Ceremonial Spear, c.1930, the flaked quartz blade hafted with woven fibre string and resin above a slender shaft decorated with polychrome ochres, resin cap at terminal, Arnhemland, 140 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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Three Central Australian hunting spears, the hard wood shafts bound with sinew, notched terminals, two with barbs attached, 221 to 272 cm (3)
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Three Central Australian hunting spears, the hard wood shafts bound with sinew, notched terminals, remnant resin to one, two with barbs attached, 273-190 cm (3).
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Artist Unknown, Kimberley school Wandjina, ochres on bark inscribed verso 82 x 49 cm.
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Jack Nabulaya Ornya Balpernada Ochres on bark 70 x 31 cm Old label verso. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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Munandjiwuy Munyarryun, Untitled, ochres on bark 130 x 35 cm
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Artist Unknown Murrunga Island School Untitled Ochres on bark Old label verso 72 x 29 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection, ex-collection A Philips
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Jack Gabanabui (Blyth River) Murritjilla, The Esturine Crocodile, c.1960s Ochres on bark 77 x 28 cm Old label verso. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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Bobby Bunningurr (b.c.1947) Swamp Scene 1979 Ochres on bark. 37 x 89 cm. Provenance: From a private Australian collection
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An Early Yolngu Sound Tube (didgeridoo), c.1960s, of wood, the termite hollowed tube decorated with polychrome ochres, remnant resin at apex, Arnhemland, 88 cm,. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Fine West Australian Body Ornament (lonka lonka), of pearl shell, the anterior incised with classic curvilinear motifs, infilled with ochre, pierced apex, 23 x 13 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Fine Central Australian Ceremonial Board, of wood in slender ovoid form decorated with incised esoteric motifs, pierced apex, ochre covering below smooth surface patina, 37 x 5 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A fine West Australian ceremonial board, of wood, in slender ovoid form, the anterior decorated with curvilinear motifs in relief, pierced apex, ochre covering below surface patina, 41 x 6 cm.
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A Fine Central Australian Ceremonial Board, of wood in slender ovoid form decorated with incised esoteric motifs, pierced apex, ochre covering below smooth surface patina, 54 x 8 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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Pansy Napangardi Rainbow Snake, 1993 Synthetic polymer paint on linen, 128 x 90 cm Signed verso 'Pansy' and inscribed with story and Pulka Art catalogue number Sb-8. Provenance: Commissioned by Pulka Art Jagamarra Collection
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Pansy Napangardi Old Man Dreaming, 1993 Synthetic polymer paint on canvas 129 x 87.5 cm Signed verso 'Pansy' and inscribed with story, date, artist details, Pulka Art and Jagamarra Collection number Jc-62. Provenance: Commissioned by Pulka Art Jagamarra Collection, cat.no.Jc-62; accompanied by certification
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Malcolm Jagamarra Maloney Ngapa Water Dreaming, 1994 Synthetic polymer paint on linen, 205 x 110 cm Signed verso 'M Jagamarra' and inscribed with artist details, title and date; and Jagamarra Collection number Jc-12. Provenance: Commissioned by Pulka Art Jagamarra Collection
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Dinny Nolan Tjampitjinpa Fire Dreaming, 1994 Synthetic polymer paint on canvas 188 x 128 cm Inscribed verso with artist's details, date, and Jagamarra Collection details & cat. no.Jc-54. Provenance: Commissioned by Pulka Art Jagamarra Collection
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Maxie Tjampitjinpa Snake Dreaming, c.1994 Synthetic polymer paint on linen 130 x 53 cm Inscribed verso with artist name, title and Jagamarra Collection number Jc-97 also inscribed A.M.T.3.321.49 and 126. Provenance: Commissioned by Pulka Art Jagamarra Collection
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Rex Granites Japanangka Ngapa and Watiwardu, 1993 Synthetic polymer paint on canvas 127 x 83 cm Signed verso 'R Granites Japanangka'and inscribed with artist details, title, date and story elements; and Jagamarra Collection number Jc- 60. Provenance: Commissioned by Pulka Art Jagamarra Collection
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Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri (c. 1926 -1998) Dingo Dreaming at Myunmanu c. 1997 Acrylic on canvas 125 x 90 cm. Provenance: From a private Australian collection
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Lynette Corby Nungurryi Walpiri, Mount Liebig Honey Ant Dreaming 1989 Acrylic on Canvas 132 x 271. Provenance: From an Australian Collection, comissioned by Patric Corbally Stourton during the late 1990s, Originals Outback Cat Reff: ML001
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A rare Pala period bronze sculpture of Ganesha, c.11-12th century, of Museum significance and quality, powerfully cast, seated in laitasana above a raised double lotus platform with his mouse at his foot, holding various attributes in his radiating arms, his naked torso with protruding belly adorned with a beaded necklace and flowing sash below a fine featured visage with diminutive tusks and curled up trunk, below an elaborate headdress with central lotus flower, smooth patina overall, superb detail and…
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A Magnificent India Sandstone Stele Of Vishnu, c.11-12th century AD, of museum quality and significance, sculpted in openwork with Vishnu standing in a gateway above a lotus pedestal holding the mace and wheel, flanked by numerous attendants, wearing a beaded girdle and multiple necklaces, his fine featured visage with serene expression below an elaborate headdress with central lion motif and lotus mandorla to the rear, Uttar Pradesh, 105 x 60 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: For a…
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A Splendid Indian Sandstone Sculpture, c.11-13th Century, in the form of a dancing Devi, the naked torso in sinuous posture adorned with jewels, wearing a beaded girdle, her right thigh with a scorpion in relief, the visage with serene expression and downcast almond eyes, superb detail, consistent even weathering, Rajasthan, 49 x 31 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: For a similar example: cf. Christies New York September 1999 Indian and South East Asian Art
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A Superb Indian Sandstone Relief, c.12-13th century, of museum quality in the form of a seated female deity above a mythical lion and standing attendant to her right, holding a cherub to her left breast and holding mangoes in her right hand, the naked torso adorned with jewels below her fine featured visage with serene expression and downcast almond eyes, below an elaborate headdress and circular nimbus to rear decorated with floral motifs, recessed within a floral arch, a central seated figure seated in…
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A superb Jain sandstone sculpture, c.11-13th century, of Museum importance, in the form of a female deity, seated above a mythical lion and kneeling attendant, holding a cherub to her left breast and offering mangoes to a cherub below her right knee, her naked torso adorned with jewels, her fine featured visage with almond eyes and prominent brow below an elaborate head dress, a circular nimbus to the rear, recessed within an arch decorated with floral motifs and a central seated figure in relief flanked…
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A fine bronze sculpture of Lakshmi, c.15-16th century, the diminutive casting standing above a raised base wearing a pleated dhoti gathered at the waist with a sliver and copper inlaid sash, the naked torso adorned with a silver and copper, inlaid necklace below a sliver Crown and elaborate headdress inlaid with copper and silver, smooth patina and extensive evidence of worship, Kashmir, 10 x 4 cm.
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A Indian Bronze Sculpture Of Krishna, c.19th century, cast in classic diminutive form in his guise of the butter thief, good detail, smooth patina, intact, Rajasthan, 8 x 5 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A fine marble sculpture of Krishna, 19th century, standing above a square pedestal, his hands raised as if playing a flute, dressed in a loose fitting robe wearing a pendulous necklace, his visage with serene expression below an elaborate Crown, serrated mandorla rising to the rear of his head, Northern India, 38 x 13 cm., ex-collection Terry gallery, Seattle, USA
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A Fine Indian Battle Shield, c.19-20th Century, of hide in circular form, the convex anterior with six raised copper alloy bosses, the rear with metal fittings attached, weathered, smooth glossy patina, 68 cm. Provenance: from an Australian collection
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Superb Gandharan Sculpture, 3rd Century AD, of museum quality, the grey schist sculpted in fine detail in the form of a Bodhisattva, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus flower pedestal with hands in dhyana mudra, dressed in flowing robes adorned with garlands and jewellery, the fine featured visage with benign expression and down cast eyes backed by a circular nimbus, consistent even weathering, intact, 23 x 20 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: For a similar example cf. Christie's New York…
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A Rare Gandharan Grey Schist Freeze, c.3rd Century AD, of museum quality and significance, sculpted in relief with a seated central Buddha flanked by two male and two female attendants within a rectangular arch, minor earth encrustations, consistent even weathering, superb detail, rejoined, 50 x 21 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: For further information of this form of sculpture cf. Hallade M. 1968, The Gandhara Style, Thames & Hudson
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A Fine Gandharan Schist Head Of Buddha, 2nd-3rd Century AD, of museum quality, the fine featured visage with meditative expression, arched eyebrows above heavy lidded eyes, the aquiline nose above bow shaped lips, the hair pulled back in wavy curls and gathered in a domed topknot, raised urna at forehead, remnant encrustations, North West India, 14 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London Note: For a similar example c.f. Hallade, M. 1968, The Gandhara…
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A Rare Gandharan Stucco Head Of Buddha, c.3rd Century AD, of museum quality in the form of Buddha Sakymuni, the fine featured visage with serene expression, the heavy lidded downcast eyes below recessed urna, the bow shaped mouth below an aquiline nose, the hair rising in wavy curls to a domed ushnisha, remnant polychrome mineral earth pigments, stable, Afghanistan, 29 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London
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A Gandharan Stucco Head, c.2nd-3rd Century AD, sculpted in the form of a warrior, remnant mineral earth pigments, some losses, 5 x 4 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Gandharan Sandstone Sculpture, c.2nd-3rd Century AD, in diminutive form of a roaring lion, intact, minor loss to one tooth evident, 8 x 7 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Indus Valley Ceramic Vessel, c.5260 B.P., of rare large proportions decorated with curvilinear and figuratifs motifs, tribal glyphs, pipal trees and tethered bulls in mineral earth pigments, beneath old encrustations, intact and stable, 45 x 32 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: This lot is sold with an authenticating Thermoluminescence Dating Report, Test No. W4142, University of Wollongong, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences Reference: c.f. Bahn 1992: ...'The Indus…
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A fine Indus Valley ceramic vessel, 3300-3000 BC, Nal Phase, decorated with geometric motifs in polychrome mineral earth pigments beneath old encrustations, minor losses evident, 11 x 8 cm.
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A Rare Indus Valley Ceramic Sculpture, c.3rd Century BC, Shunga Period, in the form of a horse, intact, losses evident, North India, 9 x 7 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Early Indian Ceramic Plaque, c.2nd Century BC, Shunga period, the anterior depicting an erotic scene, intact, 8 x 5 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Tang Dynasty Limestione Sculpture, c.1618-907 AD, of exceptional quality and museum significance, sculpted in the form of a Turkish warrior standing in attentive posture wearing armour, his left hand resting above a shield with a lion head in relief, the bearded visage with severe expression, old encrustations and consistent weathering, China, 46 x 17 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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An Outstanding Large Chinese Neolithic Jade Pi Disc, c.3rd Mill. BC, either Liangzhu or Logshan culture, of classic large proportions and exceptional smooth finish, the central aperture with raised inner rim, mounted on a perspex stand, 67 cm. Provenance: From the collection of a Hong Kong resident Note: For a similar example cf. Sotheby's New York, Sept. 2003, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Lot 24. For further information regarding these artefacts cf. Rawson J. 1995, Chinese Jade From the…
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A rare Chinese Neolithic Cong, c.3rd-2nd millenniumBc, the translucent ground green jade section with raised circular projections and internal rim, exceptional smooth finish, glossy patina, rejoined, 11 x 9 cm. Provenance: from the collection of a Hong Kong resident note: for further information regarding these artefacts c.f: Rawson J. 1995, Chinese jade from the Neolithic to Qing, Exhibition catalogue, the British Museum, London, p.13. See also Bahn 1992:'.(this) semiprecious stone used in East Asia from…
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A Rare Shang Dynasty Jade Cong, c.1550-1030 BC, the calcified green jade with two square sections and circular central aperture, China, 12 x 9 cm. Provenance: From the collection of a Hong Kong resident Note: For further information regarding these artefacts c.f: Rawson J. 1995, Chinese Jade From the Neolithic to Qing, Exhibition Catalogue, The British Museum, London.
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A fine Qing Dynasty ceramic Chun vase, Guangxu period-1908, the four sided vase of high fired ceramic with pale green vitreous glaze, the base inscribed with the Imperial mark, some fine minor cracking to glaze, China, 24 x 13 cm.
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Two Southern Song Dynasty Vessels, c.1127-1279, the high fired black biscuit ceramic with light green vitreous glaze, one in the form of a lotus flower bowl with lid and the other a small vase, minor losses to rim, China, 6-12 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Bronze Sculpture Of Padmapani, c.13th Century, standing on a raised platform above a lotus flower base with a double madorla to the rear incised with flaming motif, wearing a short dhoti finely incised with floral motifs and folds undulating between his legs, secured with a lotus flower sash at his waist, his left hand resting on his thigh, his right hand raised to his chest holding a vajra, his bare chest adorned with beaded necklaces below a fine featured visage, his bow shaped mouth inlaid with…
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A Superb Gilt Bronze Sculpture Of Tara, c.17th Century, standing above a separately cast flat lotus base inscribed to the rear and a separately cast mandorla to the rear, her hands held in vitarka and varada mudra, holding lotus flowers in both hands rising to her shoulders, wearing a long flowing dhoti decorated with floral borders and secured with beaded festoons inset with turquoise, her face with gentle expression, downcast eyes below a foliate tiara inset with turquoise, wearing an elaborate necklace…
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A superb gilt bronze sculpture of Tsong Khapi, c.17th century, seated in dhyanasana above a double lotus platform with beaded rim, his hands in vitarka mudra holding separately cast lotus flower stems flanking his shoulders and supporting seated deities, wearing flowing robes decorated with wave borders, the fine featured visage with serene expression, the lower rim of his eyes with applied red mineral earth pigment, the rear of his robe with inscription in relief, exceptional quality, Tibet, 32 x 22 cm.…
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A Superb Gilt Bronze Sculpture Of Jambhala, c.15th Century, seated in lalitasana above a lotus base with beaded rim, his right foot resting above a lotus flower pedestal, with a serpent coiled around his body holding its head in his left hand, the fine featured visage below an elaborate tiara festooned with a garland of skulls, his hair tied in a raised topknot decorated with applied red mineral earth pigment, of museum quality, Tibet, 20 x 16 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: This lot is…
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A Splendid Rbonze Sculpture Of Dakini, c.17th Century, cast in superb detail, dancing above a double lotus platform, her right foot resting above a small foliate plant, wearing a floral sash at her waist, her naked breasts below an elaborate necklace, her fine featured visage tilted towards to the earth, her hair combed and secured in an elaborate topknot, of museum quality, Tibet, 40 x 20 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: This lot is sold with a certificate of identification from the…
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A gilt bronze sculpture of Tara, c.20th century, seated above a lotus platform, brandishing a sword, the rear of the base with script in relief, Tibet, 16 x 13 cm. Provenance: from an Australian collection
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A Fine Tibetan Cabinet, c.18-19th century, of wood, with four doors and inner shelf, the anterior decorated with multiple panels depicting the heavenly dragon in vegetable pigments, of fine quality and condition, 104 x 98 cm. Provenance: From the Estate of the late Greg Fish, Melbourne
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A rare Khmer sandstone relief, c.13th century AD, Bayon period, the fragmented panel sculpted with two wrestling figures above a floral base, consistent weathering, Cambodia, 40 x 30 cm
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A fine Khmer sandstone head, c.13th century AD, Bayon period, in the form of a deity, the fine featured visage of good detail below an elaborate headdress, consistent weathering, Cambodia, 14 x 9 cm
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A Fine Khmer Bronze Sculpture, c.12-13th Century Bayon Period, in the form of a male deity, with fine features and good detail, remnant verdigris below smooth patina, Cambodia 8 x 4 cm. Provenance: From an Australian Collection
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A Fine Khmer Bronze Sculpture, c.12-13th Century Bayon Period, in the form of a male deity, with fine features and good detail, remnant verdigris below smooth patina, Cambodia 8 x 5 cm. Provenance: From an Australian Collection
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A fine Khmer sandstone head, c. 12-13th century, of Museum quality and significance, the visage of good detail and serene expression flanked by elongated ear lobes, downcast eyes below a prominent forehead and decorated head dress with projecting apex, the full lips with a hint of a smile, consistent weathering, rejoined, Cambodia
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A Superb Khmer Sculpture Of Ganesh, c.12th Century AD, of museum quality and importance, the sandstone elephant deity seated above a truncated platform wearing a pleated sampot, trunk held in left hand, fine detail throughout consistent weathering, 29 x 24 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London
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A rare Arakan bronze sculpture of Buddha, c.16-17th century, Mrauk-u period, seated in dhyanasana above an elaborate tiered pedestal with a long flowing dhoti and beaded girdle wearing an elaborate necklace, his face with benign expression and downcast eyes, beneath a foliated tiara, verdigris encrusted, weathered, Burma, 76 x 56 cm. Note: for further information cf. Stadtner, D. (ed), 1999, the Art of Burma, the new studies
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A Fine Shan Sculpture Of A Royal Buddha, c.18th Century, of wood, standing above a detachable double lotus base, his left hand lowered and his right hand raised to his chest, wearing close fitting royal robes decorated with floral borders, his fine featured visage of serene expression and downcast eyes flanked by pendulous ears, below an elaborate crown and projecting cintanami at apex, old lacquer and later day gold paint, Burma, 146 x 47 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Fine Shan Crown Head Of Buddha, c.17th Century, of museum quality, sculpted from sandstone, the fine featured visage with downcast eyes and serene expression, flanked by four foliate projections to the rear below a four tiered crown with bud shaped cintanami at apex, remnant gilt, rejoined at rear, consistent even weathering, old encrustations, Burma, 24 x 29 cm. Provenance: From the Estate of the late Greg Fish, Melbourne
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A Magnificent Royal Shan Alabaster Buddha, c.18th Century, of museum significance, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus pedestal with beaded rim, his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, his fingers adorned with rings, wearing a diaphanous sanghati decorated with floral motifs and central lotus flower, his visage of fine features and serene expression below an elaborate crown, mineral polychrome earth pigments, of superb detail and condition, Burma, 93 x 60 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection.…
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A fine Shan alabaster Buddha, c.18th century, of fine features and good detail, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus platform, wearing a loose fitting sanghati, the visage with serene expression and down cast eyes below a projecting cintanami at apex, decorated with mineral earth pigments, Burma, 54 x 30 cm. Provenance: from an Australian collection. note: for similar example cf. Christie's, Amsterdam, Asian Ceramics and works of Art, May 2001, lots 144-145
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A Fine Shan Alabaster Buddha, c.18-19th century, of fine features and good detail, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus platform, wearing a close fitting sanghati, his visage with serene expression and down cast eyes below a projecting cintanami at apex, decorated with polychrome mineral earth pigments and remnant gilt, Burma, 72 x 43 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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An Outstanding Mandalay Sculpture Of Buddha, c.19th century, of monumental form and museum quality, the papier mache temple sculpture seated in dhyanasana, dressed in royal robes, decorated with lacquer, gilt and inset polychrome glass, the fine featured visage with serene expression and down cast eyes below hair of tight curls rising to a domed ushnisha, Burma, 129 x 98 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection, ex-collection Shiha Donabeddian, Phuket
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An Outstanding Shan Head Of Buddha, c.18th Century, of museum quality and monumental form, of papier mache, the fine featured visage with serene expression below a coiffure of tight curls and projecting cintanami at apex, remnant lacquer and gilt, Burma, 100 x 42 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A fine Mandalay sculpture of Buddha, 19th century, of wood, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus base, wearing an elegant flowing sanghati decorated with floral borders, the visage with serene expression and downcast eyes, flanked by pendulous ears, the hair in tight curls rising to a domed ushnisha, lacquer below gilt paint, Burma, 43 x 36 cm. Provenance: from an Australian collection
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A Shan Bronze Sculpture Of Buddha, c.18th Ava Period, seated in dhyanasana above an elaborate pedestal, of good detail, verdigris below smooth patina, some losses evident, Burma, 17 x 10 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Shan bronze sculpture of Buddha, c.18th century, of diminutive form, verdigris encrusted, Burma, 11 x 4 cm. Provenance: from an Australian collection
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A Rare Shan Alabaster Head, c.18th Century, 2nd Innwa Period, in diminutive form, sculpted in the image of a monarch, fragmented apex, good detail, Myanmar, 12 x 10 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Rare Shan Bronze Bell, c.18th century, decorated with floral motifs in relief, verdigris encrusted below smooth patina, Burma, 14 x 10 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Burmese Sutra chest, 19th century, the anterior and sides decorated with mythical scenes in relief, gold paint, red lacquer, 96 x 50 cm. Provenance: from the Estate of the late Greg fish, Melbourne note: This cabinet has been restored during the 1980s by Acala, Singapore
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A Rare Laos Sculpture Of Reclining Buddha, c.16th Century, Luang Prabang Period, of sandstone in classic restful state, his fine featured visage of good detail resting above his right palm, consistent weathering throughout, old encrustations, 64 x 25 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Splendid Laos temple Buddha, 19th century, of teak sculpted in tall slender lithe form, standing above a short pedestal, the fine featured visage with down cast half closed eyes, his body draped in a diaphanous sanghati with centre pleat secured with a belt, hands crossed to the front, his hair in tight curls rising to a domed ushnisha and flaming cintamani, gilded and lacquered, 163 x 35 cm, 184 cm including stand. Provenance: previously from an English collection London, originally acquired from the…
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A Fine Bronze Utong Buddha, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana above a waisted platform wearing a diaphanous sanghati, the visage of fine features with serene expression and downcast eyes flanked by pendulous ears, the hair rising in tight curls to a domed ushnisha and flaming cintamani at apex, remnant verdigris below smooth glossy patina, remnant clay core intact, Thailand, 41 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London
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A fine Dayak Sculptor's knife, c.early 20th century, the iron blade hafted with woven cane binding below a tapering wood shaft, decorated with ancestor motifs in relief at apex, smooth glossy patina, Borneo, 46 cm.
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A Fine Dayak Hunting Marker (tun tun), c.early 20th Century, of wood, the slender circular section facetted shaft tapering to a notched spike terminal below an openwork seated ancestor at apex, smooth glossy patina, Borneo, 52 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Fine Dayak Hunting Marker (tun tun), c.early 20th Century, of wood, the slender circular section facetted shaft tapering to a spike terminal below an openwork seated ancestor sculpted with hands at cheeks, smooth glossy patina, Borneo, 52 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Fine Dayak Hunting Marker (tun tun), c.early 20th Century, of wood, the slender circular section shaft tapering to a notched spike terminal, the apex sculpted with an openwork ancestor seated above a stylised boar, exceptional detail, smooth glossy patina, Borneo, 55 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Dayak Hunting Marker (tun tun), c.early 20th Century, of wood, the facetted tapering shaft decorated with mythical sea dragon motif in relief below an ancestor sculpture at apex, smooth glossy patina, Borneo, 51 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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An Early Dayak Ancestor Sculpture, c.19th century of wood, in female form, seated above a triangular base, the minimalist visage with elaborate headdress, old weathering below smooth patina, Borneo, 29 x 19 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A rare Dong Son bronze bell, late 1st millennium BC, verdigris encrusted, intact and filled with earth, North Vietnam, 15 x 7 cm.
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Two Dong Son Bronze Body Ornaments, c.late 1st Mill. BC, cast in the form of anklets, decorated with curvilinear motifs, verdigris encrusted, North Vietnam, 12-13 cm (2). Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Dong Son Bronze Body Ornaments, c.late 1st Mill.Bc, the diminutive casting in the form of an earring, decorated with curvilinear motifs in relief, verdigris encrusted, North Vietnam, 3 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Rare Dong Son Body Ornament, late 1st Mill. BC, the diminutive translucent pale green glass pendant, intact, North Vietnam, 2 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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Two Majapahit body ornaments, c.14-15th century AD, the diminutive translucent green glass pendants, intact, Java, 4 cm (2). Provenance: from an Australian collection
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Two Fine Copper Alloy Water Vessel Storage Jars, the sheet metal with wide base tapering to waisted neck and flaring rim, verdigris below smooth patina, Java, 36-38 cm (2). Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Specimen Of Palamnaeus fulvipes, An extremely large and impressive scorpion, Malaysia, 17 x 9 cm (27 x 22 cm framed). Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Specimen Of Chalcosoma atlas, In dramatic pose, with carapace open in simulation of flight, Malaysia 10 x 19 cm (27 x 22 cm framed). Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Fossil Tooth Carcharodon megalodon, An extremely attractive specimen of a tooth of the extinct giant shark, exhibiting an ivory-like quality and glossy patina, New Caledonia, Miocene, 12 x 8.5 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Specimen Of Haplopelma minax, A large and formidable species of tarantula, Thailand, 14 x 11 cm (27 x 22 cm framed). Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Crocodile Skull, A fine and attractive specimen of the skull of Crocodylus porosus (Schneider, 1801), a saltwater species; the largest of all living crocodiles, Northern Australia, 31 x 13 cm. Provenance: From an Australian collection
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