- COLLECTION OF LEATHER-BOUND BOOKSCollection
COLLECTION OF LEATHER-BOUND BOOKSCollection of Leather-Bound Books, comprising "Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt", trans Arthur Machen, Aventuros, 1925 (vols 1-12); John Lingard "A History of England", 2nd Edition, London: printed for J. Mawman, 1823 (vols 1-14); Samuel Richardson, "The History of Sir Charles Grandison", London: printed for T. Payne, G. Robinson et al, 1810 (vols 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7); two editions of J.H. Merle D'Aubigne, "The Protector", each Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd, 1847 (one volume the second edition, the other possibly the first); William Morris "The Earthy Paradise", London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1905 (vols 1-2 and 3-4 bound in two volumes); John Mitford, "Correspondence of Walpole and Mason", London: Richard Bentley, 1851 (vols 1 and 2); "Sertum Carthusianum", London: Bell and Daldy, 1870 (1 vol); J.B. Lightfoot "Philippians", London and Cambridge: MacMillan and Co., 1873 (1 vol); "Joanna Baillie's Plays", London: Longman, Hurst et al, 1821 (vol. 2); and John Eardley-Wilmot, "Reminiscences of Thomas A. Smith", London: John Murray, 1860 (1 vol) Dimensions: Approximately 50 linear Inches Provenance: Property from a Wilshire Corridor Penthouse Estate, Los Angeles, California Condition: Volumes III, VI and VII of "The History of Sir Charles Grandison" with covers and first pages loose from binding. Rubbed wear to edges and general wear throughout.
- ANTIQUE BALINESE CARVED, PAINTED WOOD
ANTIQUE BALINESE CARVED, PAINTED WOOD GARUDA Early 20th c., Bali, detailed carved and polychrome painted wood carving of the protector Garuda, wings and tail carved separately, 36.5"h x 18"w x 17"d
- DAVID MANUEL BRONZE SCULPTUREDAVID MANUEL
DAVID MANUEL BRONZE SCULPTUREDAVID MANUEL (Oregon, born 1940) bronze sculpture, "The Protector" ("My Heart is Sick & Sad"). Signed, titled, dated 1991, edition 14/50. The bronze measures 24" x 23" x 8". Mounted to a wood plinth; 26" high overall. Lot includes a certificate of authenticity.
- SCULPTURE, CARL REGUTTI Carl Regutti
SCULPTURE, CARL REGUTTI Carl Regutti (20th century), "The Protector," 1995, bronze sculpture, signed and dated, edition 85/950, overall (with wood base): 16.5"h x 11.5"w x 9"d
- ANTIQUE FRENCH SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN
ANTIQUE FRENCH SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN & BRONZE URNDESCRIPTION: An antique french Sevres style porcelain & bronze urn. The main body features a raspberry color ground with celeste blue accents and overall gilt garlands decorations. The front displays hand painted scenes depicting ancient Roman Goddess Juno, the protector and special counsellor of the state and his daughter of Saturn, On the verso it is written "Juno" in gold gilt, matching the overall decorations. The ceramic urn sits atop an ornate bronze base and it is further embellished with a cherub bronze finial.
CIRCA: 19th Century.
ORIGIN: France.
DIMENSIONS: H: 18 1/2" W: 6".
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- 8TH C. INDIAN PALA STONE RELIEF OF VISHNUSouth
8TH C. INDIAN PALA STONE RELIEF OF VISHNUSouth Asia, India, region of Bengal, Pala Empire, ca. 8th to 12th centuries CE. A beautiful relief and openwork carved stone plaque depicting the Hindu deity Vishnu. The god stands upon a deep shelf-like base, with diminutive pillars flanking his legs, likely representing simplified figures of devotees. He is depicted holding his traditional attributes in his 4 arms that help identify his character - although rendered with reduced details, one familiar with Vishnu and his implements can identify each: in his lower left hand is a conch shell, a mace in his right hand, the chakra or discus in his upper-left hand, and his forward-right hand is raised in a mudra gesture. Vishnu wears his characteristic conical headdress and a calf length skirt, while his visage is delineated with strong stylized features. Vishnu's head is framed by an aureole incised into the surrounding panel. Size: 2.3" L x 0.65" W x 4.375" H (5.8 cm x 1.7 cm x 11.1 cm)
Vishnu is a blue-skinned, four-armed deity central to Hinduism: the protector and preserver of the world to Brahma's creator and Shiva's destroyer. Temples in Pala were built of brick, with carved stone images like this one were often set into wall niches. The Pala Empire was the last major Buddhist power in India, although their sculptural art, as here, often includes Hindu elements and iconography. They are well known for their sculpture, which was influenced by the Gupta period, and in turn influenced artwork in Tibet, Nepal, and Southeast Asia.
Provenance: ex-private Toluca Lake, California, USA collection
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#164411
Condition:
Surface abrasions and chips to base and nicks to high pointed areas, such as nose, hands, and attributes, otherwise intact. Some softening of details. Earthen and mineral deposits within recessed areas.
- ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF A GODDESS, POSSIBLY
ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF A GODDESS, POSSIBLY JUNORoman, late Republic to early Imperial period, Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A paragon of the Classical ideal; a gorgeous white marble head of a female deity, possibly Juno (Greek Hera), the protector and special counsellor of the state as well as queen of the gods and wife of Jupiter. Gazing forth from almond-shaped eyes beneath generous lids, her idealized visage is comprised of gently arched brows, a naturalistic nose, and fleshy lips held slightly parted, all beneath a luscious coiffure of cascading locks that drape the nape of her gracefully long neck. A cylindrical diadem, perhaps a stephane, of petite triangles in relief crowns her lush tresses, suggesting her status as queen of the gods and identity as Juno. Size: 2.5" W x 3.5" H (6.4 cm x 8.9 cm); 7.3" H (18.5 cm) on included custom stand.
In Roman mythology, the ancient Roman goddess Juno, the queen of the gods, protector and special counselor to the state, and goddess of the sky and the stars, was said to have created the peacock from Argus whose hundred eyes seen on the tailfeathers of the peacock symbolize the vault of heaven and the "eyes" of the stars.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010; ex-William Froelich Collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 1970s
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#179797
Condition:
Fragment of a larger sculpture with minor chipping to lower neck and tiara. Some expected light abrasions, but otherwise excellent with impressive remaining detail. Scattered surface deposits. Removeable from custom stand with old Arte Primitivo number on underside of stand.
- LORENZO GHIGLIERI BRONZE SCULPTURELORENZO
LORENZO GHIGLIERI BRONZE SCULPTURELORENZO GHIGLIERI (Oregon, 1931-2020) bronze sculpture, "The Protector," bald eagle swooping in to protect eaglets from an invading crow, mounted to wood plinth. Signed, dated 1981, edition 14/45, marked Maiden Bronze Foundry, Walla Walla, WA., 20"H x 19.5"W x 12"D.
- DAVID MANUEL (OREGON, BORN 1940) BRONZE
DAVID MANUEL (OREGON, BORN 1940) BRONZE SCULPTURE,DAVID MANUEL (Oregon, born 1940) bronze sculpture, "The Protector" ("My Heart is Sick & Sad"). Signed, titled, dated 1991, edition 6/50. The bronze measures 24" x 23" x 8". Mounted to a wood plinth; 26" high overall.
- CHICAGO FIREARMS CO. THE PROTECTOR PALM
CHICAGO FIREARMS CO. THE PROTECTOR PALM PISTOLChicago Firearms Co. The Protector palm pistol , .30 caliber, with a mother of pearl center, checkered diamond hard rubber grip, and floral engraved barrel band, 1 3/4" barrel. SN #9302
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Condition:
Small chip to gutta percha pad, indexes correctly, in a later fitted display box.
- GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF ZHENWU
MING DYNASTY
GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF ZHENWU
MING DYNASTY OR LATER ???? ???????cast in generous proportions, the figure seated mightily with legs bent and both hands rested on knee and thigh, he wears an armour beneath his full robe draping naturally, the front of his robe featuring a ferocious coiling dragon underneath a studded belt, the hems further carved and etched with details, his face with authoritative expression, a long wispy beard flanked by long pendulous ears, hair neatly combed back to a pointed end falling below the waist, with traces of black pigment (1)34.5cm high; 4.5kgNote: Zhenwu was an important Daoist and Buddhist symbol due to his identity as a warrior god and also as the protector of the North, an area at constant risk of invasion from foreigners and the Demon King. He was known as Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven and the Perfected Warrior. Ming emperors held him in very high esteem. The Yongle emperor attributed his success in the civil war to Zhenwu who was the subject of a state cult as protector of the Ming Dynasty and Yongle famously credited him with enabling him to seize the throne. From 1412 onwards, the Yongle emperor commissioned a series of temples and shrines to be built on the highest peaks in the Mount Wudang area. The Yongle emperor built Zijincheng or Forbidden City at the top of Mount Wudan and in 1416 installed an image of Zhenwu of larger dimensions but similar in appearance to this bronze in the Golden Hall.There are various theories and stories about Zhenwu's appearance. When the Emperor commissioned a figure of Zhenwu, the artist questioned how Zhenwu might look, Yongle famously quipped, 'Look at me'. He had recently risen from a bath, so with bare feet, wet, slicked black hair and a relaxed pose, he modelled for the sculptor, creating what was to become the known and popular image and pose of the hero.Another theory is that Zhenwu adopted a relaxed way to dress his hair and robes whilst in a spiritual retreat on Mount Wudang in Hebei Province. Other theories include that upon accepting his appointment as Emperor of Heaven he had been in a state of partial dress, combing his hair. After the acceptance, he found he could not put his hair up, realising that his present appearance was now unchangeable. This is how the depiction of Zhenwu tends to be recognisable, particularly with his long hair flowing down his back and bare feet. His pose is relaxed, yet imposing, with one hand resting open on his knee, the other hand facing down, at the same time regal yet not threatening. His robes, opening up at the chest, reveal his armour, a nod to his military past. His celestial scarf flows over his shoulders. He is often accompanied by a dragon and a snake around his feet, absent in this depiction. This particular pose became popular amongst later depictions of other gods such as Guandi, the God of War.
- Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Mahakala,
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, the protector god, riding a horse on an intricately carved base; some wear and tarnishing, some losses to gilt; H 7" x W 4 7/8" x D 2" (approx.)