World Art

Figure of a "mbulu viti" bifacial reliquary. Obamba/ Mindoumou. Kota area. Gabon / Republic of Congo. 19th century Hardwood, old patina, copper, brass, iron, milking gun screws. H. 59 cm. Provenance: according to information provided by the current owner, this reliquary figure was acquired in New York from a close friend of Victor Hammer, former director of the Hammer Gallery in Manhattan, where it was originally sold between the wars (the Hammer Gallery was founded in 1928 by Victor Hammer - who died on July 23, 1985 - and is located at 33 West 57 th Street). This impressive reliquary figure, with its hardwood core plated with fine brass and copper leaf, is undoubtedly in the style of the master sculptor "Semangoy" from the village of Zokolungo (Moanda region), active in the last half of the 19th century. This classical sculpture features two opposing faces, one concave, the other convex. The convex face is articulated around a high, rounded forehead overhanging the face where the facial features are concentrated. The concave reverse is decorated with a cross formed by wide brass bands, which hold the half-spherical eyes, adorned at their center with a screw from a milking rifle. The two idealized faces, of a regular oval shape, are surrounded by two curved side caps and a crescent at the top. These appendages are adorned with a lineage emblem in relief in the center of the summit crescent, and two small crescents in repoussé on either side of the lateral wings. Our example, like that in the British Museum and the Barbier Muller collection, features the same decorations, emblematic of the clan that commissioned it, and probably the sculptor's "signature". The corpus of this type of figure from the Semangoy workshop is very small, but it can be compared with the two sculptures mentioned above. The figure in the British Museum is the closest to our example. This exceptional sculpture, whose surface has never been cleaned, is distinguished by its age, the quality of its workmanship and the care taken to fix the metal plates, using long iron staples, which is a sign of very early workmanship. According to Louis Perrois (Kota. 2012. page 63/64), bifacial reliquary figures are not very common (less than 1% of the corpus). They are mainly found among the Southern Kota, on the Gabon/Congo border.

"TANGATA MOKO" Rapa Nui. Easter Island. Fine-grained toro miro hardwood with dark patina in the hollows, lighter with reddish-brown highlights on the prominent parts. Representing a "lizard man", the construction of this "tangata moko" is complex, combining human physical features with animal characteristics. The visible ribs, protruding spine and humanized facial features are immediately reminiscent of the better-known "moaia kava kava" figures. Arms folded over the thorax lead to hands with long, tapering fingers beneath the lower jaw. The swollen abdomen is adorned at its center with a four-pointed star-shaped glyph, in place of the navel. High thighs bent on either side of the abdomen and slender legs frame the caudal appendage. Date: late 17th/early 18th century. Length: 40.5 cm, weight: 440 g. Erosion at the base of the caudal appendage and a later retouch. Accident to the lower jaw resulting from a knot in the wood, minimal age cracks on the abdomen, as well as a crack along the left jaw. Some insect bites, string not original. A full CIRAM report (scientific report 0224-OA-298J dated March 19, 2024) is enclosed, confirming dating and wood type. Thermoluminescence certificate available on request. Provenance: French private collection. Expert: Bruno FREY Deposit of €20,000 required to bid on this lot.

Male SONGYE figure collected around 1900. This statue is part of a collection of objects collected around 1900 in the "Congo - Belge" by Alix Maréchal's father. Provenance: Alix Maréchal Collection, by descent to the current owner. Weight: 3.79 kg Shipping unavailable Area: Afrique RDC Sizes: H 550MM X L 160MM Condition: At first glance: good condition

Male SONGYE figure collected around 1900. This statue is part of a collection of objects collected around 1900 in "Congo - Belge" by Alix Maréchal's father. Provenance: Alix Maréchal Collection, by descent to the current owner. Weight: 3.99 kg Shipping unavailable Sizes: H 600MM X L 150MM Condition: At first glance: good condition

CHINA Miniature jade ruyi scepter. Height 1.8 cm - Length: 10.5 cm

Théodor DECK (1823-1891) Polychrome ceramic bowl with Iznik decoration, signed underneath. Weight: 2.71 kg Shipping unavailable Area: France Sizes: H 260MM X D 300MM Condition: At first glance: good condition

Male SONGYE figure collected around 1900. This statue is part of a collection of objects collected around 1900 in the "Congo - Belge" by Alix Maréchal's father. Provenance: Alix Maréchal Collection, by descent to the current owner. Weight: 585 g Shipping available Sizes: H 335MM X L 100MM Condition: At first glance: good condition

ARYBALLE decorated with shoulder tabs and a frieze depicting a ram and a boar passing to the right. Beige ochre terracotta with brown glaze. Etruscan-Corinthian workshop, late 7th century B.C. H.: 6.8 cmExpert: Daniel Lebeurrier - Galerie Gilgamesh

Chokwe tobacco mortar in carved wood with brass nails, early 20th century. Weight: 115 g Shipping available Area: Afrique Sizes: H 160MM X L 55MM Condition: At first glance: good condition

AN IZNIK POTTERY DISH OTTOMAN TURKEY, CIRCA 1580 - AN IZNIK POTTERY DISH OTTOMAN TURKEY, CIRCA 1580 Diameter: 30cm

AN OTTOMAN PORTRAIT OF SULTAN MURAD III, OIL ON CANVAS,18TH CENTURY - AN OTTOMAN PORTRAIT OF SULTAN MURAD III, OIL ON CANVAS,18TH CENTURY Length x Width: 68 x 57cm Property Of A European Private Collection circa 2003

A HIGHLY RARE INSCRIBED EMERALD, LATE 18TH CENTURY, INDO PERSIAN - A HIGHLY RARE INSCRIBED EMERALD, LATE 18TH CENTURY, INDO PERSIAN Inscription read: "And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out, And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent." (Quran, Surah Al-Ṭalāq, 65:2-3) It is believed the Emerald to be from India and the calligraphy to be executed by a Persian Calligraphier. 2cm x 1.7cm Weight approx: 4 grams British Private Collection Circa 1980

A POST-NASRID BONE-INLAID TARACEA CABINET, SPAIN, 16TH-17TH CENTURY - A POST-NASRID BONE-INLAID TARACEA CABINET, SPAIN, 16TH-17TH CENTURY 55.5 by 35.5 by 23.5 cm.

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE BRONZE ANTHROPOMORPHIC EWER, DECCAN, CENTRAL INDIA, 16TH OR EARLY 17TH CENTURY - AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE BRONZE ANTHROPOMORPHIC EWER, DECCAN, CENTRAL INDIA, 16TH OR EARLY 17TH CENTURY Height: 30cm Acquired Via British Trade Property of a Lady

Highly significant late Gothic bowl, so-called Omphalos bowl. Silver. Flat, cylindrical stand surrounded by horizontal lines. Slightly hollowed, wide bowl. The wall decorated all around with broad, rotating fish-bubble decoration, the smooth rim zone with a single row of punched pearl bands above stylized flowers of seven-point punched and matching dotted decoration. Domed round mirror framed by two delicate decorative lines, so-called navel. Curved leaf tendril in relief over a chased ground, framing a central round medallion with three intertwined fish. Undisturbed; weight approx. 280 g. H. 4 cm. D. 21 cm. Enclosed: Expertise Prof. Dr. Richter from 05.03.2024. The Roman "patera" and the Greek "phiale" have existed since antiquity. These were equally flat, round bowls, decorated in the center with a bulging navel (Greek "omphalos"). They were originally used as sacrificial bowls or for purification, but were later also used as drinking bowls. The three intertwined fish in the middle of the bowl refer to an early Christian symbol of the Trinity, as the unity of God the Father, the Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. The so-called fish-bubble decoration probably came to Europe from Asia or Persia via the trade routes. The different cultural influences came together in Venice in particular, the flourishing trading city, and made the port city famous for the production of extraordinary and important art objects. Silver bowls of this type are typical of the late Gothic period. In the 16th century, they were made in a similar way but mostly from copper or brass, such as the so-called cymbal bowls from Nuremberg. A footed bowl with the same raised navel with three intertwined fish, the typical fish bladder decoration and the punched flower rosettes, attributed to Venice 1480 - 1490, is in the Victorian & Albert Museum in London (inv. no. 274-1881), along with another bowl with a different decoration (LOAN:GILBERT.544-2008). A very important probably Italian, Venice Gothic silver footed bowl. Unmarked. Accompanied by an expertise from Prof. Dr. Richter, March 2024. Probably Italy. Venice. Circa 1500.

A JADE-HILTED DAGGER (KHANJAR) MUGHAL INDIA, 17TH CENTURY - A JADE-HILTED DAGGER (KHANJAR) MUGHAL INDIA, 17TH CENTURY Length: 37cm

SKYPHOS with black glaze and stamped decoration of four palmettes in the background. Beige terracotta with black glaze. Slight wear to glaze. Italy, Campania, 4th century B.C. D. 13 cm Expert : Daniel LEBEURRIER - Galerie Gilgamesh

BUGATTI Rembrandt (1884 - 1916) ( d'aprés ) - Lost-wax bronze "BABOUIN SACRE" Bronze sculpture, signed on the terrace, reproduction, recent casting. Limited edition of 25. Foundry stamp - La presente is numbered 1/25 on the base. Stamped in accordance with the law of 1981.37 x 45cm.we can send your lots by Colissimo registered mail for a flat-rate charge of €40 incl. VAT France / €50 Europe / €70 outside Europe (for rollable works only and excluding insurance) under your sole responsibility. For framed paintings and objects, estimates on request.

AN IZNIK CINTAMANI PALACE TILE 17TH/18TH CENTURY ISTANBUL (CONSTANTINOPLE) - AN IZNIK CINTAMANI PALACE TILE 17TH/18TH CENTURY ISTANBUL (CONSTANTINOPLE) Of square form, off-white ground painted with radiating wavy blue lines forming an X-motif, each quadrant with green cloudband above cintamani roundels in green, bole-red and cobalt blue Dimensions 25,6 x 25,3 cm Catalogue note: One of tile from property of Sir Howard Hodgkin CH CBE, EX- COLLECTION OF DR. ULRIKE MONTIGEL, GALERIE ARABESQUE, STUTTGART Provenance: 20 MAY 2020, lot 167 iznik tile 16th/17th century Sotheby’s Home, Decorative& fine art from unique home

A FINE NASRID OR POST-NASRID FALL-FRONT WOODEN CABINET SPAIN, LATE 15TH/16TH CENTURY - A FINE NASRID OR POST-NASRID FALL-FRONT WOODEN CABINET SPAIN, LATE 15TH/16TH CENTURY Length: 56cm Width: 23cm Height: 35cm

This molded and carved wood cabinet opens with two double-opening leaves, the upper half decorated with clouds and the lower half with burgundy utensils. It stands on four skate feet joined by a brace. 20th century (small accidents and missing parts) Height : 73 cm - Width : 54 cm - Depth : 24,5 cm

AN OTTOMAN YASTIK, VELVET, 17TH CENTURY, TURKEY - AN OTTOMAN YASTIK, VELVET, 17TH CENTURY, TURKEY Please note a very similar one is currently on display via the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Length x Width: 105 x 75cm

WITHDRAWN - WITHDRAWN

Oceania Marquesas Islands: a sarcophagus containing its Tiki statuette in monoxyle natural wood, richly carved, removable lid and X-shaped base (partly glued back) - Mid-20th century - 21 x 48 x 23 cm

Canthar on black-glazed pedestal with handle. Dimensions: 15 cm. Greek art, 5th / 4th century B.C. Expert : Laurent DODIER.

AN EARLY IZNIK BLUE POTTERY JUG, CIRCA 1570, 16TH CENTURY, OTTOMAN, TURKEY - AN EARLY IZNIK BLUE POTTERY JUG, CIRCA 1570, 16TH CENTURY, OTTOMAN, TURKEY 'Ottoman, Turkey, Of typical baluster form, rising from a short foot, flaring to the narrow neck, the handle fitted to the body from mount, the brown body decorated with blue floral sprays, the mount, the neck and base with same stylised zigzagging rings Height: 18cm Private British Collection

A BRASS ASTROLABIC QUADRANT, MOROCCO, DATED 1719AD - A BRASS ASTROLABIC QUADRANT, MOROCCO, DATED 1719AD Length x Width: Provenance: Property of a French Private Collection formed in the 1970's Catalogue note: Astrolabic quadrants were produced as an effective reduction of a conventional astrolabe which were easier and less expensive for craftsmen to produce. They continued to be popular up until the beginning of the twentieth century. This example represents the flourishing tradition of scientific arts in the Maghrib. Makers of scientific instruments tended to follow the tradition of their masters, leading to a defined, often conservative, aesthetic related to its geographical origin (Maddison and Savage-Smith 1997, p.260). This quadrant, engraved with Andalusian Kufic inscriptions, is comparable to an early nineteenth century example in the History of Science Museum, Oxford (acc. no.1956-127) as well as a later, early twentieth century example in the Khalili Collection (acc. no.SCI41, see Maddison and Savage-Smith 1997, p.265, no.155).

A QAJAR LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ MIRROR CASE, 19TH CENTURY, PERSIA - A QAJAR LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ MIRROR CASE, 19TH CENTURY, PERSIA Length x Width: 29 x 18cm

CHINA Pair of baluster-shaped vases in cracked earthenware, decorated in light relief with branches of flowers and fruit. 20th century (accidents and restorations) Height Height : 45 cm

A QAJAR COCO-DE-MER BEGGAR'S BOWL (KASHKUL) IRAN, 19TH CENTURY - A QAJAR COCO-DE-MER BEGGAR'S BOWL (KASHKUL) IRAN, 19TH CENTURY Length: 32cm Width:17cm Height: 12.5cm

ATTIC RED FIGURE KYLIX DEPICTING A DEPARTURE SCENE - TL TESTED - Ca. 450 BC. An Amazing Attic red figure kylix made in the circle of the painters of Brussels R 330. Within the tondo of this important kylix, framed by a continuous border of meander, is a departure scene. To the right stands a youthful warrior facing his woman seated opposite him. The warrior wears a long cloak. In front of him, the woman sitting in her turn dressed in a long cloak looks at the man. The scene expresses the tension between the pair as the young warrior prepares to depart to war. The exterior is decorated with two similar scenes where a woman with outstretched arms, dressed in a long kiton, cloak and a wide-brimmed headdress turns back to look at male figure surrounding her. Below and around the two opposing handles is a very refined palmette motif. For similar see MET Museum: Accession Number: 19.192.67. This piece is accompanied by a TL report from QED. Size: 310mm x 80mm; Weight: 480g Provenance: Property of a London gallery, acquired on a European art market; Ex. Nostell Priory, Yorkshire, probably acquired in 1900. Acquired by Stephaan Vermeersch, Sint-Andries, Bruges, Belgium, 1980. Acquired by A. Dijkstra, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 1995 This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Reliquary cross, Alpine, early 19th century, fruit wood, crucifix with Corpus Christi, God the Father and Holy Spirit dove and Mother of God, back slider with Arma Christi, including 9 relics, 35x15 cm

ABDUR RAHMAN CHUGHTAI (1897-1975) LAILA-MANJI SERIES, SIGNED BOTTOM RIGHT, WATERCOLUR ON PAPER - ABDUR RAHMAN CHUGHTAI (1897-1975) LAILA-MANJI SERIES, SIGNED BOTTOM RIGHT, WATERCOLUR ON PAPER Laila at Mecca praying for reunion and Manju in the background in a desert Provenance: Property of a British Gentleman who acquired it directly from the artist Size 69 × 66 cm Reference - Another painting from the same series was sold in these rooms, Lot 43 dated - 16th February 2024. Footnotes - Abdur Rahman Chughtai, a preeminent painter and intellectual from Pakistan, is renowned for pioneering a distinctive artistic style that amalgamates Mughal art, miniature painting, Art Nouveau, and Islamic art traditions. Acknowledged as 'the first significant modern Muslim artist from South Asia,' he holds the esteemed position of the national artist of Pakistan. Born in Lahore in 1897, Chughtai hailed from a lineage of craftsmen, architects, and decorators. His artistic journey commenced with a foundation in naqqashi under his uncle Baba Miran Shah Naqqash, followed by education at the Railway Technical School and the Mayo School of Art, where he eventually became the head instructor in chromo- lithography.Chughtai's artistic prowess blossomed with his first revivalist 'oriental' style painting in 1916, and he gained prominence through exhibitions and contributions to Lahore's burgeoning modern art scene. A versatile artist, he excelled in watercolours, print- making, and etching, perfecting the latter during visits to London in the mid-1930s. Over six decades, Chughtai produced a vast oeuvre, including watercolours, pencil sketches, etchings, and aquatints, amassing nearly 2000 watercolours and numerous other creations.His significant contribution extended beyond visual arts, encompassing short stories, articles on art, stamp and coin design, and book covers. Chughtai's magnum opus, the Muraqqai-i- Chughtai, an illustrated edition of Mirza Ghalib's Urdu poetry, is hailed as a masterpiece in book production. Recognized as one of the most prominent representatives of Pakistan post-1947, Chughtai's work garnered global acclaim, with influential figures like Allama Iqbal, Pablo Picasso, and Elizabeth II counting among his admirers. His thematic repertoire drew inspiration from Indo-Islamic legends, folklore, history, Punjab, Persia, and the Mughal world, showcasing a nuanced fusion of influences. Chughtai's legacy endures through his extensive exhibitions and the presence of his works in collections worldwide

Red lacquered wood coffee table with a rectangular top depicting a scene of elegant ladies receiving, the edge decorated with burgundy motifs. It rests on four retractable cambered legs transforming the table into a tray. Late 19th - early 20th century (accidents, missing parts) Height : 35.5 cm - Width : 85.5 cm - Depth : 45 cm

Lot consisting of twenty-two statuettes, columns, bases and fragmentary vases. Terracotta. Visible lacunae. Various antique periods.

A MOTHER OF PEARL GOA POWDER FLASK, GUJARAT, WESTERN INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY - A MOTHER OF PEARL GOA POWDER FLASK, GUJARAT, WESTERN INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY of a nautilus shell form, crafted from silver, the stopper with finial, complemented by a hoop allowing easy attachment to a belt ring

RESALEH FORS NAMEH MOSSAVVAR (MANUSCRIPT OF ANATOMY OF A HORSE) DATED 1250AH - RESALEH FORS NAMEH MOSSAVVAR (MANUSCRIPT OF ANATOMY OF A HORSE) DATED 1250AH Length x Width: 21cm x 15cm Property of a European Collector

CHINA - Compagnie des Indes Round, hollow porcelain bowl decorated in famille rose polychrome enamels with flowering vases and fruit in the basin, the rim hemmed with a frieze of peonies on a turquoise background. Mark on reverse 19th century (slight wear to the decoration) Diameter: 30 cm - Height Height : 13 cm

Shamanic potion vase with arched decoration symbolizing the entrance to a sacred cave. Orange earthenware with thin, regular walls (crack) Maya, Olmeque transitional formative period, Guatemala, 100 to 500 A.D. Dimensions: 10.5 x 18.5 cm Provenance: Provenance: former Provencal collection after inheritance, built up in the years

AN OTTOMAN BRASS CANDLESTICK, 16TH CENTURY, TURKEY - AN OTTOMAN BRASS CANDLESTICK, 16TH CENTURY, TURKEY Height: 40cm

A PAIR OF BONE INLAID MAMLUK WOOD DOOR PANELS, EGYPT OR SYRIA, 14TH-15TH CENTURY - A PAIR OF BONE INLAID MAMLUK WOOD DOOR PANELS, EGYPT OR SYRIA, 14TH-15TH CENTURY 45cm x 31cm

AN ILLUMINATED & ILLUSTRATED SAFAVID BIFOLIO, 16TH CENTURY, PERSIA - AN ILLUMINATED & ILLUSTRATED SAFAVID BIFOLIO, 16TH CENTURY, PERSIA Length x Width: 30cm x 25cm

Seated Buddha, his hands in Bhûmisparsha, on a stepped pedestal with lotiform decoration. Lacquered wood, traces of gilding Burma, 18th/19th century (cracks, missing tip, corner of pedestal damaged and glued back together, weathering under the base) Height 37 cm - Width 17.5 cm - Depth 12.5 cm

Comb, probably given as a wedding gift. It features a wolf haggling towards the right in a dynamic posture. Boxwood, patinated by use and age. Egypt, Coptic, Byzantine period, 400 to 700 A.D. (small restoration on the upper teeth made with a piece from another comb, on the lower part two teeth broken and glued) 15.5 x 7.2 cm Bibliography: l'Art Copte en Égypte, Gallimard, Paris, page 211, fig 255, for a comb of this type. Provenance: Former Parisian collection built up in the 1970/80s.

HUGE EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SCARAB WITH CARTOUCHE OF TUT - ANCH - AMON - Kew Kingdom, Ca. 1342 - 1324 BC. A stunning scarab made in turquoise faience. The top displays characteristic insectile features such as a miniscule head, thin legs folded underneath a large body, and two dome-shaped wings. The underneath has a Khepri Scarab holding the cartouche of the King Tuth Ankh Amon. For similar see: Louvre Museum Tuth - e_22807. Size: 50mm x 35mm; Weight: 40g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.Ex. Guerlind Corp., Boulevard Royal 1, Luxemburg, Grand-Duche de Luxembourg, 2009. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Kandjar dish with blue glaze. Iran, early 20th century. Dim: 6 (h) x 23 (d) cm ATTENTION: Lot to be picked up at our warehouse in Saint-Ouen, on April 30th.

BACTRIAN STONE BOWL - Ca. 3000 - 2000 BC. A Bactrian grey stone bowl, cylindrical in form with a raised band at the rim and base. The body has incised horizontal lines near the base and the exterior is hatched with triangles and chevrons. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 1446 Antiquities, Lot. 399. Size: 100mm x 70mm; Weight: 525g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Magnificent Meissen decorative cup with relief frieze on saucer. Cookie porcelain, partially glazed. Kyathos shape, raised band handle with palmette attachment. The wall with a surrounding frieze of antique-style, figurative, scenic depictions over a wide palmette border, the mirror with corresponding palmette decoration. Fine, white relief overlay on a matt, cappuccino-colored background. Wide gold rim. Model no. Q 88, crossed swords mark. Cup h. 8.5 cm. In the style of the classicist relief overlays of antique motifs on jasperware by the English manufacturer Wedgwood in Etruria. Cf. Jedding, Meissen Porcelain of the 19th and 20th Centuries, fig. 24, p. 51; Siemen, cat. Von den Ursprüngen, no. 25, p. 230, Berling, Festschrift, fig. 198. A splendid biscuit porcelain cup and saucer with applied decor of classical figural scenes. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. Circa 1900.

AN ILLUMINATED SAFAVID FOLIO, SAFAVID SHIRAZ, IRAN, SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY - AN ILLUMINATED SAFAVID FOLIO, SAFAVID SHIRAZ, IRAN, SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY Length x Width: 53 x 41cm Folio: 28 x 16cm

A SILVER & GOLD GILT ENAMELLED WHILSTING ROTATOR, MUGHAL, LUCKNOW, 19TH CENTURY - A SILVER & GOLD GILT ENAMELLED WHILSTING ROTATOR, MUGHAL, LUCKNOW, 19TH CENTURY probably used to give gift to a royal new born Length: 21cm Weight: 204g