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Lot 11 Details
Works on Paper: Apparao Art for Education. 15-28 September 2023
Untitled
Pen and ink on paper
8.5 x 6 in
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Lot 9 Details
Select Indian Antiquities & Collectibles. 18 Apr-1 May 2013
An Elephant
Granite15th Century...
View Dimensions This dignified looking sculpture of an elephant bears intricate carvings on its back, sides and head. Decorative rings are also seen around its legs. The beast stands on its own base of stone, with its trunk falling straight towards the base and then curling inward. Attentive looking ears, well defined eyes, and the posture indicating motion accentuate the beauty of this sculpture.In Indian mythology as well as history this peaceful animal has enjoyed pride of place. The elephant or 'gaja' has been tamed and used as a mode of transportation since ancient times, as well as for other peaceful and martial purposes. Gods, kings and people of status have all appropriated elephants as their vehicles, as they are symbolic of auspiciousness, abundance, strength, wisdom and royalty among other positive attributes. According to Hindu legend, Airavata was the first elephant, a pure white animal with four tusks and seven trunks who served as the 'vahana' or vehicle of the God of War and Thunderstorms, Indra. In ancient sculpture, one frequently sees rows of elephants placed in various parts of external architecture.
Lot 17 Details
Indian Period Jewelry. 11-30 April 2013
A GEMSET 'KATLA' ...
Comprising nine square-shaped plaques,...
0 x 0 in
Lot 16 Details
Hanut Singh. 5-11 November 2009
A PAIR OF SMOKY...
A pair of tube earrings, each designed as ...
0.5 x 0.5 in
$3,800 Rs 1,74,800
Decorative Arts. 20-29 July 2017
PAIR OF CAMPANA...
France, Early 20th Century...
View Dimensions Sèvres porcelain, one of the most luxurious brands of ceramics, was a favourite among European royalty, aristocracy and collectors of the 19th and 20th centuries. Originally founded at Chateau de Vincennes, France, in 1738, it relocated to Sèvres in 1756 under the direction of Madame de Pompadour. It was the official porcelain manufacturer to the crown, and Louis XV, the king of France, became its sole owner three years later. Under his and Madame de Pompadour's patronage, it became the preeminent porcelain company in Europe in the second half of the 18th century. Over time, Sèvres produced both soft-paste and hard-paste porcelain, with exquisite designs and decorations. It also introduced the delicate "biscuit porcelain," a natural-toned, unglazed form of porcelain, often moulded as sculptures portraying scenes from classic mythologies or pastoral life. Sèvres was known for producing dinner sets and coffee and tea services, extravagant vases decorated with exotic flowers and birds on brilliantly coloured backgrounds, embellished with fine detail of curls, scrolls, and trellis patterns in gold."The range of Sèvres creations is extensive, varying in shape, historical styles, motifs, and ornamentation. Vases typically feature double round, oval, or elliptical finely painted scenes edged in white, against pastel backgrounds. One side portrays figures, while the other features flower bouquets. Their lavish gilding, a royal touch reserved especially for Sèvres creations, is often embellished with engraved detail, like flowers or geometric motifs." ((Melody Amsel-Arieli, "How Sèvres survived the French Revolution and why it's so hard to avoid fakes and pastiches," Antique Trader, 10 August 2011, online) The company also developed unique colours such as the rose Pompadour, created by chemist Jean Hellot and characterised by its rose-pink ground colour, and bleu de roi, a cobalt-blue enamel. During the French Revolution (1789-1799), the company suffered financial setbacks and it was no longer a royal enterprise. With the appointment of Alexandre Brongniart (1770-1847) as its director in the beginning of the 19th century, and later Napolean Bonaparte, the industry revived. "Sèvres porcelain regained its former glory under Napoleon Bonaparte, who assumed power in 1804. He promoted elaborately ornamented pieces in the classical style. The Empire's richly decorated, themed dinner sets, for example, were enjoyed by distinguished guests, visiting rulers, and Napoleon himself. These pieces typically feature florals, landscapes, or cameo portraits, framed by solid gold edging accented with stylized palm fronds, the ancient Greek symbol of victory." (Amsel-Arieli, online) As of today, Sèvres produces both traditional and contemporary porcelain on commission, and continues to hold a prestigious place in the porcelain industry.
Lot 28 Details
SILVER FRUIT...
Birmingham, 1934Stamped with Makers ...
Lot 25 Details
PORCELAIN CLOCK...
Germany, Early 20th CenturyBlue...
View Dimensions Established in Germany in 1710, by King Augustus the Strong, Meissen is famed for being Europe’s first porcelain manufactory. Meissen’s creations are identified by the markings of underglazed crossed swords, adopted from the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony. Today, Meissen is world- famous as an international luxury brand dealing in fine jewellery, exclusive accessories, art, figurines and home decor. It prides itself in making works of art that blend heritage, beauty and sensuousness. Meissen's creations have found their way into the collections of the world's leading museums, and are highly sought after by collectors.
Lot 41 Details
Watercolour on paper
23 x 16 in
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Lot 16
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