East Asia, China, Western Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 9 CE. An impressive, twin-handled, burnished blackware amphora of a globular form with bold, arching handles that join rim (in a flush manner) to shoulder, adorned with 22 well-patinated circular bronze bosses whose protruding centers are surrounded by beaded borders. Embellishing the vessel even more are delineated ridges running from the points of the flared neck to the body, boldly modeled swirls surrounding the larger bosses on the body, incised flaring leaf-like and nested arch motifs and concave depressions on the handles, as well as an incised register adorned with three bands of vertical frets around the neck. Truly one of the most exquisite ancient Chinese vessels we have ever handled! Size: 11.5″ L x 12.75″ W x 13″ H (29.2 cm x 32.4 cm x 33 cm)

This type of double-handled amphora was made in western Sichuan province, in central China, and is known as “Lifan” after the area where vessels like it are found. The style is fascinating, very different from others created during the Han period, and seems to be an artistic callback to the elegant forms of the Chinese Neolithic era. These vessels are found mainly within rock-cut tombs and cist burials, with a few examples known from the more classically Han chambered brick tombs. This suggests that these vessels were made by immigrants or members of non-dominant ethnic groups within Han China, probably people who lived a nomadic lifestyle centered on husbandry while their Chinese contemporaries led more sedentary, agricultural-based lifestyles.

A similar example, though without any bronze bosses that we see adorning this example, sold for $8,125 at Sotheby’s New York – 08 December 2011 to 09 December 2011 – Lot 143. (https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2011/property-from-the-collection-of-dodie-rosekrans-n08818/lot.143.html?locale=en)

See another very similar example, with bronze bosses, at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts from the prestigious Wang Collection (https://www.kiarts.org/page.php?page_id=525).

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

In addition, this piece has been tested for the presence or absence of particular elements via XRF elemental analysis. A full report is included with the purchase.

Provenance: ex-San Francisco, California, USA collection

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#147004
Condition
Expected surface wear with nicks to edges of the neck, handles, base, and ridge/swirl marks. Otherwise intact and excellent. Bronze bosses present beautiful green patina. Handwritten old inventory numbers and TL hole on underside of base.

CIRCA: 2010s
REF.: W7100046
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 42.00 mm in diameter
DIAL: Silver with black Roman hour markers, two chronograph subregisters, date aperture near the “6” hour marker
BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather
MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 6-3/4
MOVEMENT: Automatic

Accompanied by Cartier box, manual.
Condition
This timepiece is in overall excellent condition with only a few faint scuffs on the case and some minor wear to the leather strap. Powered by Cartier’s caliber 1904-CH self-winding mechanical movement with a 48-hour power reserve.

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Late 20th Century.

A cinnamon Macchia glass free form vessel with red lip wrap, the concentric lines in various widths and colors overlaid with floating oil spots of color, engraved signature, no other markings.

Measures 8 x 6 x 6 inches.

Provenance: The Evonne K. English Conservatorship Art Collection.

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Condition
Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, scratches or areas of heavy wear.

Tiffany Studios table lamp has leaded glass dome shade with mottled yellow Daffodils and green leaves set against a rich striated blue background. This shade exhibits some of the finest deep colors. The shade is signed on the interior rim “TIFFANY STUDIOS NY” and numbered “1449”. The shade rests on an outstanding Tiffany Studios reticulated Pineapple lamp base. The base has a round platform with undulating step design supporting four cast bronze leaf feet leading to the reticulated Pineapple body with blown out glass interior. The lamp is illuminated by six socket cluster with sockets to accommodate chandelier bulbs. The base is topped with an acid etched bronze cap with electrical switch concealed in the finial. The bronze is finished in a reddish brown patina with green highlights. Signed on the underside “TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 25872″ along with the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company logo. Shade is 16″ in diameter, base is 23-1/2″ tall. Shade is very good to excellent with a few tight hairlines. Base is excellent. Rewired with appropriate cloth cord. Condition: Dimensions: 24″ x 15 – 3/4”.

Liu Kuosung / Liu Kuo-Sung / Liu Guosong / Liu Guosong

Down To The Waters II

1968

Mixed media work of collage, ink and acrylic on paper created by an important pioneer of Chinese Modernist art.

Sight size measures 20.75 x 20.75, sheet size is 24.5 x 24.5 with a frame of 25.5 x 25.5 inches.

Provenance: Lee Nordness Galleries New York, The Cellar Gallery Chicago, The Evonne K. English Conservatorship Art Collection.

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Condition
Very good condition, the complete sheet, not laid down, moderate toning and scattered points of foxing throughout, no other stain, no damage or repair.

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Condition

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Tiffany Studios (American, 1878 – 1933) Peony Lamp. This exceptional example circa 1904-1912 features vibrant spinach green leaded glass above the superior crafted peony flowers, accented by turquoise bordered panels. The bronze base is stamped “Tiffany Studios, 3118”, the shade is stamped “Tiffany Studios New York, 1574”. Approx: 17.25″ H x 23″ W (Measures Shade), 72.35″ H x 17.35″ W (Measures Base), 74.15″ H (Measures Lamp with Shade).
Condition
Lamp has been untested, requires rewiring.

George Nakashima Black Walnut Slab Coffee Table, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1960, free-form slab with feathering and three bow tie joints, top restored by Nakashima Studios, marked “Aaronson” on base, with copy of original order card, ht. 13, wd. 56 1/2, dp. to 33 in.

Provenance: The estate of Dr. Bernard S. Aaronson to the consignor. Dr. Aaronson was the head of the Section of Experimental Psychology, Bureau of Research in Neurology and Psychiatry, at Princeton University. He was a well-known investigator in the field of consciousness expansion. Dr. Aaronson was a strong believer in the Buddhist religion, particularly the Japanese school, known as Rinzai Zen Buddhism. He worked on a number of projects in support of the Japanese Rinzai Buddhism Master Joshu Sasaki, who came to America in 1962. In February of 1971, Dr. Aaronson was involved in planning the first intensive meditation practice week (Dai–sesshin) that was held at a convent in the countryside outside Princeton. During the summers of 1976 and 1977, Dr. Aaronson co-developed the inaugural program for what came to be an annual summer event, the Buddhist Seminars on the Sutras. It was around 1977 that Dr. Aaronson moved from his home in Princeton, New Jersey to Los Angeles, California, to continue his religious practice under the guidance of Zen Master Joshu Sasaki.

Note: Includes a copy of the original order card and a signed copy of Psychedelics, The Uses and Implications of Hallucinogenic Drugs, by Bernard Aaronson and Humphrey Osmond (Anchor Books, Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York, 1970), inscribed “For Mother and Dad, My first book. Bernard S. Aaronson.”
Estimate $18,000-23,000

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19th century, French; gilt bronze and Sevres style porcelain panels; scrolled foliate case surmounted by cobalt floral porcelain urns; Roman numeral dial; portrait medallion of Marie Antoinette; on a shaped gilt-wood base.

Enrique Urbina. (México, siglo XX.) Escenas de caza. Firmado en el ángulo inferior derecho. Óleo sobre tela. Enmarcado en madera dorada. Presenta marcas y desgaste. Dimensiones: 100 x 160 cm.