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Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper. John Latham was the leading English or...

English moth chromolithograph, circa 1900. Plate number top right. From an English series of illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there is an ...

Copper-line engraving by Nicolas de Launay after Charles Monnet (1732-1808). Thisbe, finding the dead body of Pyramus, throws herself on a sword. Fro...

'1 Hydnum Coralloides 2 Hydnum Erinaceus' (Coral Tooth Fungus and Lion mane's mushroom) Antique Swiss mushroom / fungi chromolithograph, lithographed by H Furrer after Fritz Leuba. ...

English butterfly chromolithograph, circa 1900. Plate number top right. From an English series of illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there i...

'Cliveden Spring, Bucks' Aquatint published by Samuel Ireland. From his 'Picturesque Views on the River Thames'. Ireland was an author and engraver who published several series of a...

'Budapest' Colour lithograph. 1901. 305mm by 240mm (sheet). Late 19th century German lithograph plan of Budapest, Hungary. Central horizontal fold.

High lustre Mabe pearl earrings in ornamental square setting. Made in Italy, 14 carat yellow gold, very secure post and clip closure. Setting size is 18.2 mm x 18.2 mm Mabe pearl dia...

'1-7 Geaster Hygrometricus 8-14 Bovista Nigrescens' Antique Swiss mushroom / fungi chromolithograph, lithographed by H Furrer after Fritz Leuba. The print is titled with the scient...

A powerful LED light source reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The in-house brushed brass showcases the subtle beauty of the raw ma...

English butterfly chromolithograph, circa 1900. Plate number top right. From an English series of illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there i...

Engraving with original hand-colouring. 1834. 230mm by 155mm. From Paxton's 'Magazine of botany and register of flowering plants' by Sir Joseph Paxton.

Original vintage poster for the French Lottery, an iconic poster designed by Raymond Savignac in 1989 "On Holiday’s I am well subscribed" Artist Raymond Savignac Year 1989 Dime...

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity ...

English butterfly chromolithograph, circa 1900. Plate number top right. From an English series of illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there i...

'Azaleas' Flowers are numbered with a key to the varieties below the image. Antique English flower botanical chromolithograph.

'Pyrethrums' Flowers are numbered with a key to the varieties below the image. Antique English flower botanical chromolithograph.

Description: A singular example of Guanyin. Deviating from the Bodhisattva’s conventional pose of ‘royal ease’, the figure is instead seated in the meditative padmasana, or ‘lotus position’, rendering this Guanyin something of a rarity. An Apana more typically associated with depictions of Buddhas, Guanyin assuming this pose immediately signifies this figure as one of particular spiritual reverence. Both feet are revealed crossed upon one another from beneath fabric which spills before her, her left palm turned upward with her hand resting upon her left knee and her right raised in a relaxed gesture. Adorned with a diadem housing a depiction of Amitabha Buddha, her own spiritual guide, she exudes an air of tranquil regality, further characterised by her numerous strings of beads and elaborately fastened dhoti, attire traditionally reserved for Indian princes. Though the figure’s dress is Indian her face is undoubtedly exemplifying artistic Chinese beauty standards. Her face is soft and rounded, full in both the lips and cheeks, with eyes that restfully peer down, as though she is watching over the worries of mankind with compassion. Notes on the item: Guanyin is the Chinese interpretation of Avalokiteshvara, the Indian Bodhisattva of compassion. The term “Bodhisattva” is derived from the Sanskrit “Bodhi”, meaning ‘awakening’ or ‘enlightenment’, combined with “Sattva”, meaning ‘spirit’ or ‘being’, referring to one on the path to achieving enlightenment. Bodhisattvas in Mayahana Buddhism are recognised as figures who have effectively achieved enlightenment yet relinquish their accension to nirvana in order to remain amongst mankind in the ultimate act of compassion to aid as spiritual guides. As such, the Bodhisattva inhabit a liminal space between samsara and nirvana; enlightened beings that maintain a relationship with humanity that buddhas cannot, as attaining Buddhahood necessitates the abandonment of all worldly attachments, including mankind. Guanyin’s very name, ‘One who hears the cries of the world’ highlights this role as a compassionate figure who acknowledges the suffering and strife of man. Along with Mahāsthāmaprāpta, a fellow bodhisattva, Guanyin serves as an attendant to Buddha Amitabha, with these three deities recognised as the Three Sages of Western Pure Land Buddhism, a sect of Mayahana Buddhism popular in East Asia. Avalokiteshvara is commonly posited to have been adopted from Indian Buddhism into China as Guanyin around 200-400 CE, however it was the Tang dynasty (618-907) which saw the popularisation of the deity. By the Ming (1358–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, Guanyin held the position as the most popular female deity in China. The unique state of religion in China held no monolithic canon regarding Buddhism and saw the assimilation of several belief systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen to fulfil the role of idealised femininity as prescribed by Confucianism, with the scarcity of female Chinese deities perhaps accounting for the gradual gender shift Guanyin underwent. The Indian Avalokiteshvara is unequivocally recognised as male, whilst the supposed gender of Guanyin remains contentious. Although there is a clear shift from the masculine Avalokiteshvara towards a more feminine representation, it is unclear if Guanyin is understood to be entirely feminine, to inhabit qualities of both genders or to be elevated beyond gender entirely, embodying neither. Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anthropomorphism of yin and yang. Comparative Analysis: Market comparisons of similar Qing Dynasty polychrome figures of Guanyin include lot 767 (no.2) From Christies ‘Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,’ New York, 25 March 2022, with the price realised USD 52,920 (Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 30,000). Christies also auctioned a comparable polychrome Guanyin...

Copper-line engraving by Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780) after Peter Lely. Houbraken was a Dutch engraver famous for his series of portraits of famous English historical figures with elaborate cartouches. Originally published 1739, this impression c1820. 360mm by 230mm (platemark) Henry Bennet, 1st earl of Arlington, 1618-85, was an English statesman who fought for the royalists in the English civil war...

This is a sugarloaf ring inspired by Cartier sugarload collection. The Center stone is a Fanta Colour Spessartite Garnet sugarloaf secured by 4 18K Yellow ...

Campari Soda Corre Con Tempo Original Vintage Poster Beautiful and striking Campari Soda Corre Con Tempo. This poster suits any space! This is an original poster which has been line...

'Jeune Femme des Iles Sandwich dansant' (Young woman of the Sandwich Islands dancing) Shows a tattooed and bare-breasted young woman, seated on the ground among her skirts. Her cur...

Of an exquisite timeless design, this vintage dress ring is set with an oval Natural Peridot of distinctive olive-green colour, of oval shape, prong set, of 1.20ct approx. Flanke...

'226. Stereum hirsutum 227. Stereum spadiceum 228. Corticium quercinum 229. Sparassis crispa' Antique French mushroom / fungi chromolithograph. From "Atlas des champignons de Franc...

A Spanish Silver-Plated Crucifix, 19th Century Provenance: Casa Santapola, S.L., Ronda (Málaga), November 2018. Description: Each crossbar with floral band terminating in f...

'Toni-Kola', Original Vintage Early 19th Century Colonial Propaganda Poster Toni-Kola, a colour lithographic poster from 1900; this poster is showing the influence of colonial icono...

Meteor 210 Pendant Light by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 25 x W 210 x H 25 cm. Materials: Naturally uncut clear quartz crystals, naturally uncut smoky quartz crystals, aged brass....

'14. Amanita vaginata var. fulva 14. Amanita vaginata var. plumbea' Antique French mushroom / fungi chromolithograph. From "Atlas des champignons de France, Suisse et Belgique," an...

A Solid Cast Bronze Goose with Open Mouth Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 59cm. Width: 38cm. Depth: 16cm.

A modern take on timeless elegance, this exquisite engagement ring features a GIA-certified 4.03ct Marquise-cut diamond (E color, VS1 clarity), set in 18k white gold. The striking s...

'Basset Bleu de Gascogne'. French chromolithograph, published in 1931. Signed by artist in the plate. Printed title lower right of sheet. Plate number top right. From a French serie...

'Caernarvon Castle' Engraving by William Watts (1752-1851) after Paul Sandby (1731-1809). From Paul Sandby's 'The Virtuosi's Museum, Containing Select Views in England, Scotland, ...

'A Connoisseur' Vanity Fair portrait of John Seymour Lucas (1849-1923) who was a Victorian English historical and portrait painter as well as an accompl...

This Travel Clock by Movado is Swiss made, it’s dating from 1925, yet it’s in great condition & in excellent working order. Performed in 935 Solid Silver, the clock measures 35m...

'5. Amanita Mappa 6. Amanita junquillea' Antique French mushroom / fungi chromolithograph. From "Atlas des champignons de France, Suisse et Belgique," an atlas of French, Swiss, an...

A Royal Crown Derby Square Imari ‘383’ Dish, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The chamfered square dish applied with the ‘383’ design, otherwi...

Toi et Moi Rings (which translates as “you and me”) are set with 2 gems, sitting close, side by side - each symbolising each partner & representing 2 souls becoming one. One of ...

The Clan of Robertson (Tartan) Chromolithograph. 1886. From 'The Tartans of the Clans of Scotland', by James Grant, 1886. 365mm by 265mm (sheet). Accompanied by a sheet of descr...

'Chiesa di St Maria-Sopra-Minerva. Veduta delle braccia di Croce' Santa Maria sopra Minerva is one of the major churches of the Roman Catholic Order of Preachers (better known as t...

Gregor MacGregor was a Scottish wicketkeeper for Middlesex and England. Tayler was an English artist who was a member of the Royal Academy of Painters. He was a cricketer himself, a...

Of timeless & visually striking design, this exquisite piece is centring a Marquise Cut Diamond – rare & sought-after nowadays - of impressive size – 0.80ct (4.5mm x 9mm approx....

Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper with watermark. John Latham was the lea...

Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper. John Latham was the leading English or...

'Canard Eider - Canard Chipeau' (Common Eider) French chromolithograph, published in 1931. Printed title lower right of sheet. Plate number top right. From a French series of illus...

With clean intersecting forms and a brushed metal finish, the Bloc Pendant offers a refined architectural presence. The pendant is crafted from precisely machined brass or aluminium ...

This painting is unstretched and unframed. It will be carefully rolled and shipped in a tube. "Creating large-scale abstract paintings that evoke tranquility and presence in any spac...

Chromolithograph, 1878. The gold colour is actually metallic and shiny. From Frederick William Hulme's 'Suggestions in Floral Design', a late Victorian pattern book for interior des...

'Burtonia Villosa - Villous Burtonia' Botanical lithograph of a Western Australian native plant with original hand-colouring , 1848, by Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892). 235mm by 145m...

European fashion design from the 'Atelier Sogra', published in Vienna. 325mm by 220mm (sheet)

A Greek Black Figure Style Grand Tour Hydria, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Depict a heroic subject, possibly related to figures like Achille...

'71. Lactarius rufus 72. Lactarius volemus 73. Lactarius subdulcis 74. Lactarius camphoratus' Antique French mushroom / fungi chromolithograph. From "Atlas des champignons de Franc...

'Passiflora Cinnabarina' (Passionflower) Botanical lithograph of an Australian native plant with original hand-colouring , 1871, by Walter Hood Fitch (1817...

French copper-line engraving depicting the Lake of Geneva, Switzerland. From 'The Scenery and Science of Switzerland illustrated', by Antoine Baron de Zurlauben (1720-1795) & Jean B...

'Henley-bridge, Oxon' Aquatint published by Samuel Ireland. From his 'Picturesque Views on the River Thames'. Ireland was an author and engraver who published several series of aqua...

'176. Boletus piperatus 177. Boletus casteneus 178. Boletus bovinus' Antique French mushroom / fungi chromolithograph. From "Atlas des champignons de France, Suisse et Belgique," a...

'54. Hygrophorus chrysodon 55. Hygrophorus cossus 56. Hygrophorus hypothejus 57. Hygrophorus conicus' Antique French mushroom / fungi chromolithograph. From "Atlas des champignons ...

Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting the contest between Apollo (laurel-crowned) and Marsyas (with flute) witnessed by Artemis and Athena. Technique : Copper-line engrav...

'279. Bulgaria inquinans 280. Elaphomyces variegatus 281. Xylaria hypoxylon 282. Tuber melansporum' Antique French mushroom / fungi chromolithograph. From "Atlas des champignons de...

This painting is unstretched and unframed. It will be carefully rolled and shipped in a tube. "Creating large-scale abstract paintings that evoke tranquility and presence in any spac...

French chromolithograph, published in 1931. Signed by artist in the plate. Printed title lower right of sheet. Plate number top right. From a French series of illustrations of sporti...