Lot 9 Details

Hanut Singh. 5-11 November 2009

A PEARL AND...

A 'Rock and Raja' pendant, designed as...

0.5 x 0.5 in

$5,500
Rs 2,53,000

USD payment only. Why?

Lot 7 Details

Hanut Singh. 5-11 November 2009

A PAIR OF RUBY...

A pair of 'Ice Pick Deco' earrings, each...

0.5 x 0.5 in

$5,600
Rs 2,57,600

USD payment only. Why?

Lot 5 Details

Exhibition of Jewels, Objects and Silver. 10-31 October 2015

A GEMSET PENDANT

Designed as an openwork plaque, centering ...

0 x 0 in

Lot 1 Details

Decorative Arts. 20-29 July 2017

PAIR OF BOHEMIAN ...

Bohemia, Czech Republic, Early 20th...

View Dimensions The history of glass in Bohemia dates back to the 13th century, but it wasn't until the Art Nouveau movement when the trade and distribution of glassware spread across Europe and South America, that it was internationally recognised as an art form. "When used in reference to glass, "bohemian" is often used to describe 19th-century faceted and engraved, bright-colored beakers, bowls, goblets and vases, that were available throughout Europe, America, and many other parts of the world." (Dedo von Kerssenbrock-Krosigk, "The Tradition of the Avant-Garde: Bohemian Glass, 1820-1935," Corning Museum of Glass, 5 October 2011, online)

Tracing its origins to the present-day Czech Republic and Poland (Bohemia and Silesia), Bohemian glass art evolved from centuries of experimentation in glass-making. The 16th and 17th centuries saw different traditions of hand-cut and engraved glass styles develop, with craftsmen adapting techniques such as gem engraving on to the glass. Glass cutting methods in intaglio, where designs were inscribed into the surface, and high relief forms, acquired sophistication. In the mid-19th century, glassmakers started using opaque and colourful marbled glass such as Marmoriertes and Lithyalin, making way for the Art Nouveau period Bohemian glass that is renowned today. Glass pieces during this period were often classic vases that shaped to take the form of seashells, flowers, and tree trunks.

There are two kinds of Bohemian glass works in this exhibition. Lot 1 is the traditional, hand-cut decorative glass, and lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 are double overlay glass pieces.

Lot 6 Details

Select Indian Antiquities & Collectibles. 18 Apr-1 May 2013

Lion

Buff Sandstone
Late 11th Century...

View Dimensions Representations of lions have been seen for centuries in the Central Indian region. Apart from Kushan lions, which were stylistically very different, portrayals such as this one began from the 7th century onwards. Such earlier ones had certain traits and features that set them apart. All of them would have once formed part of old architecture, and would have mostly been placed as a pair to give the feeling of guardian beasts.

Most such sculptures tend to be either just heads or the upper torso, if not full figures in a highly mutilated form. It is rare to find a large complete sculpture in such a good condition with such an imposing form.

The beast is seen standing at attention on its hind legs. The tail is long and thrown up in a curl. The face is expressive with the mouth wide open in a realistic manner. The upper torso is majestic in appearance, and the paws are carved in a very realistic manner with great detailing. The motifs seen on the body are typical of the period. The entire look imparted is that of a very powerful ferocious creature.

Lionel figures of this scale, completeness, condition and quality are very rare to come by. They would have once occupied a prominent spot in ancient architecture in Central India.

$5,769
Rs 3,00,000

Lot 19 Details

Sujata Bajaj. 26 Mar-19 Apr 2008

Sujata Bajaj

Débris

Mixed media on paper

11.75 x 12.5 in

$5,800
Rs 2,26,200

Lot 20 Details

Sujata Bajaj. 26 Mar-19 Apr 2008

Sujata Bajaj

Débris

Mixed media on paper

11.75 x 12.5 in

$5,800
Rs 2,26,200

Lot 21 Details

Sujata Bajaj. 26 Mar-19 Apr 2008

Sujata Bajaj

Débris

Mixed media on paper

12.5 x 11.75 in

$5,800
Rs 2,26,200