Antiques Art Collection

Antique English Silver DECANTER or Claret Jug for WINE, PUNCHES, Water

2007-08-08T19:09:00.000+07:00

Wonderful example, heavy (4lbs) English plated Silver Wine Decanter or Claret Jug that can be used for a variety of purposes. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. The Crystal/Glass has been beautifully and deeply etched or cut with an overall design including the bottom. The pouring spout is in the form of a figural Head on the underside of the Spout, perhaps Bacchus. Dimensions: 11.5" tall. I had a pair & recently sold its mate. Reserved, Sale Pending to Florida

Museum Quality 16th Century period BUFFET, époque Renaissance - Expertisé

2007-08-08T19:07:00.000+07:00

Important, Rare, Authentic RENAISSANCE 4 door Cabinet Circa 1580 from the Loire Valley. Buffet in 2 Parts, Museum Quality in Walnut Wood with finest Marquetry Front & Sides, consisting of Ivory, tinted Bone, Exotic colored woods & overall, decorated with Vases, Flowered Garlands and Birds. Cabinet is in 2 parts, 2 Doors Top & Bottom & 2 Drawers. Fabulous Bronze Mythological Sculpture in Cornice. DIMENSIONS are 84.25"x 63.8" x 52.17 " (214,cm x 162,cm x 132,5cm. Included is an Independent French Expert's Certificate of Authenticity. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. BUFFET DEUX CORPS d'une grande qualité, en noyer sculpté et marbre, le corps supérieur deux portes au panneau sculpté, le corps inférieur un tiroir et deux portes au panneau sculpté. Centré corniche d'une petite statue de Bronze à sujet Mythologique. Fiches, entrées de serrure et poignée de fer. Ile de France, XVIème Siècle. -See CHRISTIE'S PARIS Sale #5412 called CÉLIA Lot #357 SOLD for 72,000 Euros with Cornice missing = $87,000 Please SEE -J. Boccador, le Mobilier Français du Moyen-age à la Renaissance, Paris, 1988, p. 264 http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/search/lotdetail.asp?intObjectID=4605263
RESERVED, Sale Pending- Sorry, SOLD to Paris, France

Russian lacquer box

2007-08-08T18:45:00.000+07:00

Russian lacquered box by Master Fomin, Paleh, Periaslau, Zaleski, c.1993 An excellent example of Russian lacquer work!

Wandala War Shield Chad Africa

2007-08-08T18:44:00.000+07:00

This rare, old, hand made War Shield is beaten iron sheet with convex anterior, fibre bound grip to the rear, weathered and encrusted with Verdi Gris. Well patinated with rust encrusted facade. Shields were not only defensive weapons but were ritual objects, imbued with symbolic meaning, hence the emphasis on decoration. This shield was an issue to the Chad army in the 1950's conflict. Further information and images on www.ozmosisart.com site.
Height: 88 cm Price: AUD $650

Samurai Warrior Full Body Armour Suit (Yoroi)

2007-08-08T18:43:00.000+07:00

Hand-made Replica Samurai Warrior Suit. Comes with a storage box and stand. Visit www.japanache.com.au to view our complete range of authentic Japanese Furniture, Art, Decor, Ceramics, Bronzes, Ironware, Lacquerware, Interior, Samurai, Textiles & Garden Ornaments. *****Japánache Offers Free Delivery on All Large Items to Sydney, ACT, Southern Highlands & Illawarra******
Length: 60 cm Depth: 60 cm Height: 156 cm Price: AUD$2,950

Dewars Glass Scotch Whisky Decanter

2007-08-08T18:41:00.001+07:00

Bar memorabilia : Dewars gilt decorated glass Scotch whiskey decanter # 146. In quite good condition - gilt highlighting is bright and unworn. There are a few small chips around the rim of the stopper. Made c.1930.
Height: 26 cm Price: AUD $225

Satsuma vase with very finely detailed decoration

2007-08-08T18:14:00.000+07:00

Satsuma vase with very finely detailed decoration
Height: 13 cm Price: NZD $750

Chinese Cantonese vase

2007-08-08T18:06:00.000+07:00

Famille Rose enamels.
Height: 24 cm Price: AUD $435

Persian poetry manuscript leaf, c.1825

2007-08-08T18:04:00.000+07:00

An original leaf from a calligraphic fragment of a Persian manuscript of the Shahnameh.

Recto: Nineteen lines of four columns of nasta'liq script in black ink, written on laid and polished paper. A beautiful chapter heading written in blue ink and interwoven with decorations of leaves in gold and orange & ochre rounds. The inner margins are ruled in gold within black, and the outer margins are in gold, black, blue and ochre.

Verso: As Recto, but without the chapter heading.

Condition: This leaf is in good condition, considering its age and the fragility of the paper. Damp staining is confined to the outer margins of the leaf, and is masked off. There are several small wormholes and repairs, but they are outside the ruled area. The leaf is unconditionally guaranteed genuine.

Notes:The Crown Jewel of Persian literature - the Shahnameh, or Epic of Kings, was written by Ferdowsi, a Persian poet who lived from 940 to 1020. It tells the stories of the mythical kings of Persia. Ferdowsi worked for thirty years to finish this masterpiece which contains nearly 60,000 verses in short rhyming couplets. His epic story of the heroes is still read today, and considered one of the greatest pieces of literature in the world.

Image size: 200x115 mm. Overall:360x260 mm. Presented in a museum quality double mat, ready to frame. Certificate of Authenticity.
Post/packing within Australia: $12. Overseas: ask for quote.
Price: AUD $145

Franciscan Book of Hours leaf, c.1470

2007-08-08T18:02:00.001+07:00

A leaf from a French Book of Hours with a beautiful illuminated panel.

Recto: 14 lines of text in Latin written in gothic textura script. Use of Rome.Several initials touched in yellow. Beside the text is a finely illuminated panel of burnished gold ivy leaves and coloured flowers on black hairline sprays.

Verso: As Recto

Source: Paris, France

Date: c. 1470

Content: This leaf is from the Gospel Readings section of a Book of Hours, part of a passage from the Gospel of Matthew concerning the birth of Christ, Herod and the Magi. It reads: "Et tu Bethlehem Iudae, nequaquam minima es in principibus Iudae: ex te enim exiet dux, qui regat populum meum Israel. Tunc Herodes clam vocatis Magis..." (And thou Bethlehem the land of Judah, art not the least among the Princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come forth the captain that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod secretly calling the Sages...)

Condition: Excellent condition, bright gold and colours.

Image size: 110x100 mm. Mat size: 270x250 mm. Presented in a triple mat with backing, ready to frame. Certificate of Authenticity.
Post/packing within Australia: $22 Overseas: ask for quote.

Notes: Books of Hours were prayer books designed for the laity, but modeled on the Divine Office, a cycle of daily devotions, prayers and readings performed by members of religious orders and the clergy. There are eight hours (times for prayer): Matins, Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers and Compline.
Price: AUD $775

Gregorian Chant manuscript leaf, c. 1625

2007-08-08T17:58:00.000+07:00

Gregorian Chant manuscript leaf, c. 1625
A large manuscript leaf of Gregorian Chant music.

Recto: Five lines of music and text written on heavy vellum, probably ox. The text is written in a rounded gothic hand (Rotunda). The music, with a flat in the key signature, is on a five-line stave ruled in red and written in black ink.

Verso: As Recto

Source: Spain

Date: Early 17th century, c. 1625

Condition: Good condition overall. One tiny (about 2 mm.) hole in the vellum. A few ink spots in the centre and a (repaired) tear in the vellum at the top that is masked off by the mat.

Image size: 470x300 mm. Mat size: 655x470 mm. Presented in a museum quality mat with backing, ready to frame. Certificate of Authenticity.
Post/packing within Australia: $24 Overseas: ask for quote.

Notes: Gregorian chant was traditionally sung by choirs of men and boys in churches, or by women and men of religious orders in their chapels. It is the music of the Roman Rite, performed in the Mass and the monastic Office. Gregorian chant supplanted or marginalized the other indigenous plainchant traditions of the Christian West to become the official music of the Roman Catholic liturgy.
Price: AUD $385