Chinese school, after models by WU GUANZHONG; 20th century."Portico view".Ink on handmade paper.Signature and apocryphal comments.Measurements: 40,5 x 30,5 cm.Ink drawing in which an architectural view is represented, which seems to show the door of a city of the East, which is deduced by the tops of the domes of bulbous appearance. In Eastern culture, painting is closely linked to calligraphy, and materials such as brush and ink are fused in both disciplines. The material thus becomes a highly valued artistic motif, both for its form and for the content it is capable of conveying.Aesthetically, the work is close to the precepts of the multidisciplinary artist Wu Guanzhong, who worked in painting, ink and watercolour drawing, engraving, calotype and even made some enamelled porcelain pieces. Possibly the most renowned contemporary Chinese artist, Wu focused his work on the Chinese landscape, both natural and urban, depicting its architecture, plants and animals, characters and natural landscapes, in a style inspired by Post-Impressionism and drawing on traditional Chinese ink painting. He was also a prominent writer and critic of contemporary Chinese art. Born in Yixing (Jiangsu), he studied engineering at the Zhejiang Industrial School, and in 1936 moved to the Hangzhou National Academy of Arts in the same city to study both Chinese and Western painting under masters Pan Tianshou and Lin Fengmian. He graduated in 1942, and five years later he moved to Paris thanks to a scholarship from the Chinese government, which enabled him to study at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in the city. On his return to China he took up a teaching post at the Central Academy of Art in Beijing, and later at Tsinghua University and the Normal School of Fine Arts in the same city, where he taught Western art. His exhibitions at the British Museum in London, the Metropolitan in New York and the Hong Kong Museum of Art are particularly noteworthy. Wu Guanzhong is currently mainly represented at the Singapore Art Museum, to which the artist himself made a major donation of work, although he is also present in other leading museums around the world.
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NO RESERVE Barrie (J. M.).- O'Connor (Daniel S., editor) Peter Pan Keepsake, illustrations, advertisements, original pictorial wrappers, ex-library with discreet blind-stamp to cover, chipping to spine and corners, a little rubbed, house in modern cloth portfolio, 1907 § Barrie (J. M.) Souvenir of the 200th Performance of "The Admirable Crichton", map, colour plates, loosely inserted as issue, paperclip rust mark to corners, original paper portfolio, tape repair to spine verso, lacking flaps, original silk ties, beginning to perish, a little rubbed, housed in modern cloth portfolio, 1902; and others on or by Barrie, including 2 vol. of newspaper clippings, v.s. (10)
A Liege 120 bore four barrelled flintlock boxlock turn-over pistol signed Charlie, Paris,late 18th century, with 3.4cm turn-off cannon barrels decorated with gilt spiral bands,the action engraved with sporting trophy, border engraved breeches, each with its own pan, two cocks and butt engraved with rococo ornament16.5cm overallCondition ReportTwo pans have been re-facedEngraving is faint in some areas and overall loss of original finish.
A pair of French 20 bore flintlock holster pistols,Belgium import marks for 1813-1814, border engraved flat bevelled locks, each engraved with a Hare, rain proof pan and rollers, 11.75in sighted barrels. The walnut stocks profusely inlaid with silver wire scrollwork set with engraved silver and gold foliage and cornucopia, the cast and chased silver side plates, trigger guards and pommels engraved with vases of foliage and swags, birds and winged beasts, original ram-rods47cm overall (2)IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 3 March 1947 with less than 10% ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference: FDHSSBED.Condition ReportMinor losses to wirework and silver inlays
A 30 bore Turkish flintlock holster pistol,18th century, the lock with rain-proof pan and roller on frizzen spring, the plate, cock and frizzen overlaid with gold flowers and scroll work. The 11.5in French barrel decorated at the breech with chiselled scroll work and mask on a gilt ground and gold overlaid with bird amongst foliage, the shallow rib terminating in further gold inlay to the muzzleThe stock inlaid with silver wirework scrolls, engraved flowers and panels, a long-spur butt cap, trigger guard, side plate and escutcheon with embossed 'Star & Crescent', dummy silver ram-rod41cm overallCondition ReportSome minor knocks and losses. The action holds in two positions. Please see the additional images.
Monumental Chinese Cloisonné Bird. Antique Chinese Cloisonné Large Crane Figure, Qing dynasty or Republic period. The crane holds a lotus sprig in its beak forming the pricket stick and drip pan, the plumage decorated primarily in turquoise and white enamel, supported on a simulated tree stump base.Size: 16 x 14 x 44 in.
One of the final 50 built, one of only 295 in right-hand drive, one previous owner and fabulous service history.The Audi Quattro may not have been the first four-wheel-drive production car (that honour belongs to the 1966 Jensen Interceptor FF), but its place in history is assured. Thanks in no small part to its enormous rallying success, the Quattro popularized all-wheel drive, and is now regarded as one of the most influential and important sports cars of the 1980s. The brainchild of Jörg Bensinger, an Audi chassis engineer, development work was started in 1977. Three years later the finished product was released. Although the floor-pan had much in common with the 80 and the running gear was largely taken from an Audi 200, the Quattro used a manual centre differential lock (operated by levers next to the handbrake) to govern the 197bhp and 210lb/ft power outputs delivered by the 2.1-litre in-line five-cylinder turbocharged engine. By the time this particular car arrived in 1990, the crude cable-operated 50:50 split differential had been replaced with a much more advanced Torsen (torque sensing) diff and the engine had been uprated with double overhead camshafts and a larger 2,226cc capacity, upping power to 217bhp.This special 20V (20-valve) car is the ‘Holy Grail’ of UR Quattros and is finished in Tornado Red with a grey half-leather and cloth interior. Unusually, it's only had one previous owner and he cherished it for 29 years until 2020 when it was purchased by our vendor. Initially registered on 1st August 1991, this special example is one of the final 50 produced and is one of only 295 right-hand drive examples.In our opinion, what really sets this example apart from others is its thorough and extensive history file which contains a staggering 30 stamps in the service book and is accompanied by invoices, MOTs etc. Pleasingly the original bill of sale is also included which shows that the first owner paid the grand total of £33,760 in August 1991, which was a significant sum of money at the time. Here at Silverstone we love it when we are offered a car that was purchased from new with the intention of keeping it for a long time and there is a lovely paper-trail demonstrating care and attention for nearly 30 years.The most recent service was a major one, which included a cambelt change and the indicated mileage is a mere 75,900, at the time of cataloguing, which works out at just 2,400 miles per year, all supported by the comprehensive history file. We highly recommend any interested parties come see the car and history file for themselves as this really is special. The value of 20-valve Quattros has been increasing exponentially and this lovely example appears guided sensibly, given its condition, sensible mileage, extensive history and the fact its one of the last examples produced of an iconic car. SpecificationMake: AUDIModel: UR QUATTRO 2.2 TURBO 20VYear: 1991Chassis Number: WAUZZZ85ZMA000165Registration Number: J11 JRPDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Vinyl - Approx 50 mainly classic rock and hair metal LP's including Skid Row, Ratt, Wasp, Waysted, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Scorpions, Saxon, Steve Stevens, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper and more. Some compilations included. Condition varies but sleeves at least Vg overall and vinyl at least Vg+ overall with some Ex
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