The Peter Downey Collection Part II, July 2023 by Webb's Auction House

The Peter Downey Collection

Part II

0666 Auction Catalogue

July 2023

Single Owner Collection

Preview Evening

Tuesday 18 July 6pm — 8pm

Viewing Times

Wednesday 19 July 10am — 5pm

Thursday 20 July 10am — 5pm

Friday 21 July 10am — 5pm

Saturday 22 July 10am — 12pm

Auction

Saturday 22 July 1pm

Caolán McAleer

Head of Single Owner Collections caolan@webbs.co.nz +64 27 929 5603

condition reports

Chris Wiseman Administrator, Single Owner Collections cars@webbs.co.nz +64 9 529 5600

Please note: Webb’s has taken every care with attempts to accurately describe and catalogue lots offered in this sale, and all information in this catalogue is up to date at the time of printing. If there are lots you are interested in, we recommend you check the online listing thoroughly for any unforeseen changes made after publication. If you have any questions about the cataloguing information, please reach out to our specialist team and we will be happy to answer any queries for you.

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I am delighted to announce the second auction of Peter Downey's personal collection, following the highly successful Part I sale in 2009.

Downey has a long and esteemed history with Webb's, as he played a vital role in its founding in the 1970s alongside Peter Webb. He was instrumental in establishing the Jewellery department and contributed to various aspects of Decorative Arts. Although Downey left Webb's in 1984, he subsequently joined Michael Hill, where he spent 17 years setting up its Antique Jewellery division. In New Zealand, Downey is widely respected as one of the leading experts in Asian Art, fine jewellery, watches, and Art Deco.

I had the pleasure of meeting Peter when I joined Webb's in 2015. At that time, he was still working intermittently as a consultant. Whenever he visited the gallery, I would provide him with a table and flashcards, and he would diligently catalog and assess various items placed before him. Whether it was jewellery, clocks, watches, silver, porcelain, or pieces from Japan, China, France, Italy, or the Netherlands, Peter possessed a profound knowledge of all of them. It was remarkable to witness his expertise, as he seldom needed to consult a silver hallmarks book. He has consistently been an inspiration and a boundless source of knowledge, generously sharing his insights with me and the Webb's team throughout the years. Few specialists can match his expertise, and that is what sets Peter apart.

Part II of the auction will showcase Downey's personal collection of Japanese swords, including Samurai and Wakizashi examples dating back to the 17th century, as well as an impressive Tanto from the 14th century. Additionally, the auction will feature three exquisite Chiparus bronzes, a selection of Japanese and Chinese porcelain, fossils, weapons, carvings, paintings, and even a dinosaur egg.

Caolán McAleer Head of Single Owner Collections

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Peter for his generosity and the time he has devoted to sharing his knowledge with all of us throughout the years. It is truly an honour to have the opportunity to once again exhibit his collection at Webb's.

Peter Downey (L), Peter Webb (M) and Don Wood (R) for New Zealander Magazine, c. 1979

1 A Meiji Period Cloisonne Wall Plaque, c1885

Decorated with two manchurian cranes and a butterfly above peony and lilies. Petal borders. Spiral on reverse. Diameter 300mm

est $250 — $350

6 A Late Meiji Period Standard Cloisonne Wall Plate, c1900

Finely decorated with a blue crested Japanese Paradise Flycatcher, on pink wireless ground. Blue enamel spiral to reverse. Diameter 304mm

est $300 — $400

Decorated in standard wirework with nine panels of ho-o birds, butterflies, mons, flowers, and scrolls. Scale reverse in all over enamel. Diameter 304mm

est $200 — $300

2 An Early Meiji Cloisonne Wall Plaque, c1880

7 A Very Fine Meiji or Taisho Period Standard Cloisonne Covered Censer By Inaba Nanaho, c1920

All surfaces profusely decorated with spade panels of mythical birds and butterflies in cartouches. Spiral leaf grounds. Lappet borders. 150 × 120mm

est $1,000 — $1,500

16 A Good Tall Baluster Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase, c1895

The base marked with two concentric rings (possibly Hyozo Ota). A branch with complex flower group and leaves. Wireless pale blue ground. H250mm

est $600 — $900

45 A Very Fine Quality Meiji Period Standard Cloisonne Jar And Cover, c1890

Attributed to Honda Yosaburo of Nagoya. Four panels of ho-o birds, cranes, butterflies, and birds of paradise. Connecting floral borders and lid with Kiku finial. H145mm

est $1,500 — $2,500

26 A Fine Meiji Period Musen Ox Blood Baluster Vase by Ando Jubei, c1895

Of four lobed tapering form with transparent enamel over a ginbari incised floral design. Monogram mark on base. H250mm

est $2,000 — $3,000

47 A Fine Quality Meiji Period Standard Cloisonne Inaba Vase, c1900

Silver wire Inaba Nanaho monogram mark. A squat vase with four spade mythical beast panels and two butterfly cartouches. Floral shoulders with spiral borders. H90mm

est $1,200 — $1,800

10 A Very Fine Quality Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, c1905

Decorated with a scene of birds in a flowering cherry with wild flowers below. All on a musen blue / black enamel ground. Typical borders of spirals & lappets. H190mm

est $2,000 — $3,000

est $3,000 — $4,000

35 A Fine Large Pair Of Meiji Period Standard Cloisonne Vases, c1885

Both vases decorated with a scene of an eagle attacking other birds amid branches of coloured flowers. Chrysanthemum, peony. H270mm

est $4,000 — $5,000

115 A Pair Of Large Meiji Period Satsuma Pottery Vases, c1890

Fat baluster, painted and decorated with bronzed and gilt lacquer coins and panels. Some with raised characters. Signed around base Kinkozan Zo Satsuma Nihon. H440mm

97 A Large Meiji Period Bronze Vase With Relief Eagle And Dragon, c1885

Bronze with subtle coloured patina. The vase with bulbous body and flaring ten petal neck. The dragon with swirling body contained within and relief head is attacked by the eagle in full relief. H700mm

est $2,000 — $3,000

99 A Baluster Form Meiji Period Bronze Vase, c1890

Asymmetrical design with bird in foliage eyeing up a fleeing spider all in relief decoration. Signed on base. H340mm

est $400 — $600

116 A Large 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Jardinere

Well painted Famille Verte enamel with a continuous procession court scene in mountains with trees. Complex borders with vignette scenes. Hole in base restored. H400 W540mm

est $1,000 — $2,000

117 A Good Pair Of Meiji Period Satsuna Vases, c1880

Of tall necked bottle shape and painted with floral symbols and mon decoration. Signed on the base Kinkozan with Kaikihan. H410mm

est $2,000 — $4,000

19 A Meiji Period Baluster Cloisonne Vase With Iris and Leaf Motifs, c1900

Two blooms amid a cluster of grey / green leaves on an unwired pale mustard ground. Baluster shape. Twin circle impressed monogram mark. Some minor stress hairline fractures. H180mm

est $200 — $300

41 A Very Fine Pair Of Ando Taisho Period Porcelain Dream Cloisonne Vases, c1920

Decorated with Iris blooms and leaves within silver wire on a pale green musen enamel ground. Signed with monogram on base. H250mm

est $4,000 — $5,000

107 A Large Oval Black Opal Pendant of 35+ Carats

Mounted in an 18ct gold rub over setting. Colours green and blue with red and orange flashes. Gemologists report available. L41mm. 11.4g.

est $3,500 — $6,000

109 A Japanese Meiji Period Fine Quality Zodiac Animal Kagamibuta Lid

This is a masterpiece of the metal workers art. Each animal portrayed in gold, silver, shakudo and shibuichi. This piece was adapted to be worn as a pendant (never worn) and can be returned to Netsuke with a suitable bowl. Signed Koryu. 40mm

est $3,000 — $4,000

61 A Late Meiji Period Carved Wooden Shojo Netsuke, c1880

He sits with drunken expression holding a gourd or small purse in his right hand. H40mm

est $600 — $900

62 An Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke Of A Man And Young Boy, c1840

Well carved with a worn patina and faint paint traces. H40mm

est $900 — $1,200

63 A Good Wooden Netsuke Study Of Gamma Sennin, c1780

Well carved and nicely worn he stands with his alter ego toad on his right shoulder. Wearing traditional mugwort leaf cloak and sake gourd at the waist. A classic example of this famous subject. H76mm

est $1,500 — $2,000

64 A 19th Century Netsuke Study Of A Monkey With A Large Chestnut

The animal is seated on a rock. Well carved in boxwood with old well polished patina. H57mm

est $800 — $1,200

65 An 18th Century Edo Period Carved Wooden Netsuke Of A Woolf By Tomotada

A good example of this well known subject. The emaciated animal on his haunches with one foot on a tortoise. Double inlaid eyes. L60mm

est $2,000 — $3,000

66 A Late Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Netsuke Of Chokwaro, c1895

The sennin crouches while his magic horse emerges from the gourd at his waist and climbs over his shoulder. H56mm

est $500 — $800

67 An Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke Bunbuku Tea-Kettle, c1840

The legendary subject Bunbuku Chagama. With the man surprised as his kettle transforms before his eyes. Finely carved and himotoshi rimmed with ivory. W40mm

est $2,000 — $3,000

68 A Mid 19th Century Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke, Man With Lantern And Rain Parasol

He stands on geta with all details well carved. Identical piece displayed in Museum of Applied Arts and Science Australia. H70mm

est $800 — $1,200

69 An Edo Period Carved & Painted Wooden Netsuke, c1850

Depicting a Sambasso Dancer with fan. Worn paint tracers with gilt robe details. H50mm

est $600 — $900

70 A Meiji Period Carved Wood And Lacquered Sage Okimono Figure, c1880

All details very well rendered, he stands holding a peach with branch staff/sceptre and hat brim across shoulders. Blue, brown, and red lacquer. Mokugyo purse at waist. H200mm

est $300 — $500

71 A Good Early 19th Century Boxwood Netsuke Of A Young Boy

He is seated on the ground making bekkanko gesture while holding an Okame mask behind his back. Nice patina polish. Old English collection. H41mm

est $1,200 — $1,800

72 A Carved Wooden Sage Figure, c1880

He stands with bone staff holding a gourd in his left hand. Inlaid glass eyes. H200mm

est $150 — $250

121 A Good Muromachi Period Yoroi Doshi Tanto, c1400

Edo koshirae - Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira. All matching with dragons. Kozuka and menuki with seashell motif. Red lacquer saya. Signed Norimitsu Bizen. L500mm

est $4,000 — $5,000

122 A Koto Aikuchi Tanto, c1500

Shobukuri blade with midare hamon and itame jihada. Silver habaki Itame grip. Awabi shell on black lacquer saya. L360mm

est $4,000 — $6,000

124 A Fine Quality Wakizashi With Goto Style Fittings by Sagami No Maki, 1658

Maker Soshu Ju Ise Daijo Tsunahiro. Working manji 1658. Silver Hibaki. Kagatana: Signed Sagami no Kami. Tsuba: Matsuoka Motosugu. Gold Shakudo, Fuchi, Kashira, Menuki. Ex Robert Benson. L720mm

est $9,000 — $12,000

125 A Very Fine Osoraku Tanto, Edo Period, Signed Yamato Daijo Fugiwara Masanori, 2nd Gen, 1660 - 1688

Blade Zukari with classical long and character Horimono Kassaki. Karaki wood saya, mixed metal fuchi, kashira, tsuba. Kozuka gold birds on nanako shakudo old silk bag. L410mm

est $6,000 — $9,000

126 A Fine Edo Period Aikuchi Tanto, 17th Century

Blade: older Hirazukuri with defined hamon and showing hada. Two mekugi ana in nakago. Koshirae: matching Kojiri, Koiguchi, Fuchi. Kashira kozuka iron with silver star dots and gold rims. Bronze habaki with catscratch. Old silk bag. L460mm

est $5,000 — $7,000

127 An Edo Period Ko Wakizashi, 17th Century

Possibly made by Chikuzen Nobuyoshi. Blade – suguha hamon, Itame Hada, Gnome in Nioi. Koshirae fittings. Fuchi, kashira, koiguchi kojiri, kurigata Iron with silver nets. Kozuka with line of horses. Old silk bag. L570mm

est $4,000 — $6,000

128 A Fine And Rare Shin-Tanto, Edo Period Aikuchi

Of high status. Blade signed "Kinmichi". Shinogi-Zukuri with Mokume hada and Notare hamon, 2x Mekugiana. Koshirae: Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira, Kurikata all matching gold. Hibaki gold with engraved snake and centipede. Silk bag and wooden box. Saya –Tubular with gilt Kanji characters. L340mm

est $7,000 — $10,000

129 A Very Fine Yoroi Doshi Tanto, Muromachi Period c1362

Hanadashi style koshirae blade signed "Kanesane". Omori school silver Fuchi, kashira, and tsuba with wave cutting and dragon edge. Kozuka with silver gilt dragon. Old silk bag. L390mm

est $8,000 — $12,000

130 A Koto Unsigned Tanto With Blade In Shirasaya, c1550

Hoshirae with wooden blade (Shinogi). Polished giant rayskin covered saya, matching Fuchi Kashira, Menuki bronze Tsuba. Yanagawa naomasa kozuka. Hamano Nara. Blade - Hamon suguha with Noi Deki Itane hada. Silver Habaki. L460mm

est $4,600 — $6,600

131 A Large No Tachi Samurai Sword, By Sadakazu

Large iron Tembo school Tsuba. Matching copper, Menuki, Fuchi and Kashira. Silver Habaki with cat scratch. Black lacquer saya with awabi shell dust decoration. Sadakazu was made artisan to the royal family in 1906. Ex Pat Booth collection. L1190mm

est $7,000 — $10,000

132 A Ko Wakizashi, 17th Century, With Koshirae & Shirasaya

Unsigned Mumei blade, Hirazukuri and Korimono. Hamon is suguha. Koshirae. Fuchi, kashira, menuki. School Edo with wooden blade. Keeper NBTHK papers. Nidai shigekuni c.1655. Jo Saku rating. Kozuka sentoku with silver and shakudo birds. L550mm

est $6,000 — $8,000

135 A Good Late Shinto Period Tanto By Masahiro, c1764

Signed, from Musashi. All fittings, Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira and Menuki matching. Kirimon on nanako ground indicating Toyotomi clan. Crayfish kozuka copper habaki. Distinctive wave hamon. L405mm

est $3,500 — $4,000

Demétre Chiparus (1899–1947)

A sculptor of Romanian descent who lived and worked in Paris. Chiparus gained recognition for his contributions to the Art Deco movement.

Between 1914 and 1943, Chiparus exhibited his works in Paris. He drew inspiration from various sources, including the Russian Ballet and the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt in 1922. These influences heavily impacted his artistic style, and he became renowned for his creation of chryselephantine bronze and ivory sculptures reflecting the glamour of these themes.

The tumultuous events of the two World Wars significantly impacted Chiparus and many other artists of his time. The production of his Art Deco figures involved different stages and locations, with the various parts eventually coming together for final assembly. The bronze bodies were cast by Etling & Cie, a company that unfortunately did not survive World War Two and ceased operations in 1940, possibly due to bombing. Tragically, Edmond Etling, the founder of the company, and his family perished in a concentration camp. Other figures were manufactured in the Les Neveux de J. Lehmann foundry.

Chiparus employed high-quality carved ivory for the faces, hands, feet, arms, legs, and bodies of his sculptures. These components were produced in separate locations, as were the intricate marble and onyx bases.

The three specific figures, namely "Les girls," "Tanara," and the "Dolly Sisters," were acquired from French owners due to their historical significance.

These sculptures, which arrived in New Zealand around 1995, are characterized by their substantial weight. To conclude, it is believed that these figures were assembled between 1950 and 1970, utilising either original bases or components from the original 1930s production. The carved ivory elements were crafted by skilled artists, either during the 1930s or later, replicating the original style. The bronze bodies were likely cast elsewhere and decorated without leaving any foundry marks or identifying characteristics.

118 After Demetre Chiparus, "The Girls: A Chorus Line" Art Deco Sculpture

This figure was likely assembled after World War Two, 1950–1970, using a genuine base, or parts from a genuine base, from the original 1930s production. The ivory presents with correct detailing, meaning it is either period correct, or created by skilled artists in Europe or the East working from an original. The bodies likely cast and then decorated in a separate location with no foundry marks. A high quality work. Variegated marble base.

Signed D.H Chiparus. L640mm H500mm. Weight 32kg

est $20,000 — $40,000

119 After Demetre Chiparus, "The Dolly Sisters" Art Deco Sculpture

Bronze and ivory, large figure group of these famous girls. Marble base signed D.H Chiparus. This figure was likely assembled after World War Two, 1950 – 1970, using a genuine base from the original 1930s production. The ivory presents with correct detailing, meaning it is either period correct, or created by skilled artists in Europe or the East working from an original. The bodies likely cast and then decorated in a separate location with no foundry marks.

H680mm. L440mm. Weight 30kg

est $8,000 — $10,000

Marble base signed D.H. Chiparus. L630mm. H350mm. Weight 24.5kg.

est $6,000 — $10,000

120 After Demetre Chiparus, "Tanara" Art Deco Sculpture

224 A Good Large Jurassic Period Perisphinctes Ammonite

Found in Madagascar. D220mm

est $300 — $500

231 A Good Fossilised Madagascar Jurassic Period Ammonite

Cut as a pair and polished. Showing all chambers with agate and calcite mineralisation. D200mm

est $600 — $900

225 A Good Large Moroccan Cambrian Period Andalusiana Fossilised Trilobite

Excavated with base and shown in positive form. 200 × 250mm

est $200 — $300

230 A Rare Cretaceous Period Fossilised Dinosaur Egg, Mongolian Desert

The hadrosaur egg with smooth shell texture and variegated colours of grey and red sits on a matrix base. Shell broken before fossilization. 130 × 160mm. 2kg

est $2,000 — $3,000

232 A Large Miocene Period Fossilised Megalodon Shark Tooth

Pale grey enamel mostly intact with good sharp serrations both sides. Tip intact. Minor enamel loss to burrelet line and centre. South Carolina river USA. L109mm

est $400 — $600

est $1,000 — $2,000

245 John Weeks "Composition With Dragons"

Tempera on board. Ex Peter Connor collection, sold by Webb's Lot 11, 14th August 2005. 325 × 455mm

249 A Japanese Showa Period

An unsigned musen work. Probably by the Ando company. Framed. 350 × 450mm

est $600 — $900

Cloisonne Placque Of Fuji Yama-San

1 A Meiji Period Cloisonne Wall Plaque, c1885

Decorated with two manchurian cranes and a butterfly above peony and lilies. Petal borders. Spiral on reverse. Diameter 300mm

est $250 — $350

2 An Early Meiji Cloisonne Wall Plaque, c1880

Decorated in standard wirework with nine panels of ho-o birds, butterflies, mons, flowers, and scrolls. Scale reverse in all over enamel. Diameter 304mm

est $200 — $300

3 An Early Meiji Period Standard Cloisonne Charger, c1880

This rare piece decorated with three legendary Samurai warriors, Benkei, Tametomo, and Yoshitsune from the Minamoto clan. Minor blemishes. Diameter 450mm

est $2,000 — $3,000

4 A Meiji Period Circular Standard Cloisonne Plate, c1880

Decorated with fan panels and floral mons in a field of spirals on a black ground. Reverse spirals and flowers. Diameter 242mm

est $200 — $300

5 A Good Meiji or Taisho Period Inaba Cloisonne Lidded Box, c1925

Decorated with a cluster of peony under a flowering cherry tree on a white enamel ground. Silver monogram mark. Silver mounts. 135 × 100 × 40mm

est $900 — $1,200

6 A Late Meiji Period Standard Cloisonne Wall Plate, c1900

Finely decorated with a blue crested Japanese Paradise Flycatcher, on pink wireless ground. Blue enamel spiral to reverse. Diameter 304mm

est $300 — $400

7 A Very Fine Meiji or Taisho Period Standard Cloisonne Covered Censer By Inaba Nanaho, c1920

All surfaces profusely decorated with spade panels of mythical birds and butterflies in cartouches. Spiral leaf grounds. Lappet borders. 150 × 120mm

est $1,000 — $1,500

8 A Rare Late Meiji Period Lidded Cloisonne Caddy Jar, c1910

Of cylindrical form with raised continuous design of various coloured vessels and vases between borders of floral scrolls and leaves. Bronze rims. H100mm

est $600 — $900

9 A Meiji Period Standard Cloisonne Lidded Koro, By Takahara, c1880

Fine work with fan and butterfly shaped panels, floral mons and a ground of close spirals. The lid with Kiku finial. Signed in a reserve. H85mm

est $400 — $600

10 A Very Fine Quality Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, c1905

Decorated with a scene of birds in a flowering cherry with wild flowers below. All on a musen blue / black enamel ground. Typical borders of spirals & lappets. H190mm

est $2,000 — $3,000

11 An Early Meiji Period Standard Cloisonne Dragon Vase, c1875

Of tapered baluster form with wide central panel depicting a large dragon hiding amongst clouds. Floral and leaf borders. H245mm

est $1,000 — $1,500

12 A Taisho Period Cloisonne Baluster Vase, c1920

Finely decorated with a quail beneath a stand of flowers in silver and gold wirework. The main body in unwired black enamel. Probably Ando Nagoya company. Wooden stand. H180mm

est $500 — $800

13 A Very High Quality Small Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase by Ando Jubei, c1890

Four central spade panels with mythical birds. Lappets and floral borders all in silver wire. Silver wire monogram mark. H125mm

est $800 — $1,200

14 A Rare Meiji Period Square Tapered Cloisonne Vase By Miyazaki

Decorated all over with sprays of daisy like flowers in white with gilt stalks and leaves on a black ground. Signed in reserve. H155mm

est $500 — $700

15 A Meiji Period Tapered Hexagonal Cloisonne Vase, c1890

Six tapering side panels with floral rosettes and flowers with butterflies on alternative goldstone ground. Scale, lappet and floral borders. H155mm

est $200 — $300

16 A Good Tall Baluster Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase, c1895

The base marked with two concentric rings (possibly Hyozo Ota). A branch with complex flower group and leaves. Wireless pale blue ground. H250mm

est $600 — $900

17 A Japanese Late Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase With Silver Mounts, Dated 1911

Standard work with transparent enamel over a floral landscape in Ginbari technique. Art Nouveau Silver mounts and weighted circular base. Hallmarked Birmingham 1911. H150mm

est $400 — $600

18 A Taisho Period Cloisonne Baluster "Three Cranes" Vase, c1920

Three Manchurian cranes flying in a musen pale sky blue ground. Gold and silver wires. Red crest. H155mm

est $500 — $700

19 A Meiji Period Baluster Cloisonne Vase With Iris and Leaf Motifs, c1900

Two blooms amid a cluster of grey / green leaves on an unwired pale mustard ground. Baluster shape. Twin circle impressed monogram mark. Some minor stress hairline fractures. H180mm

est $200 — $300

20 A Taisho Period Ando Baluster Monochrome Green Enamel Vase, c1925

Musen, with a band of scroll flowers around the middle. Signed Ando with a silver wire monogram mark. H190mm

est $300 — $400

21 A Late Meiji Period

Baluster Cloisonne Vase, c1910

Of tapered baluster form with two ibis feeding beneath a spray of blooming iris with leaves. Base marked with concentric rings. H150mm

est $300 — $500

22 A Taisho Period Red Cloisonne Vase With Peony And Bird, c1920

Transparent oxblood glaze over basse-taille wireless ground. Peony and daisy spray with bird. Wooden stand. Probably Ando or Sato work. H185mm

est $200 — $400

23 A Large Taisho Period Ando Ox Blood Cloisonne Vase, c1920

A tapered body with textured ginbari work under transparent enamel. Two blooming roses outlined with gold wires. Monogram circle mark on base. H250mm

est $500 — $800

24 A Late Meiji Period ginbari Cloisonne Vase, c1910

A tapered baluster form body with all over transparent clear glaze over a fine Ginbari pattern. Spray of wild flowers in silver wire cloisonne. In the style of Kumeno Teitaro. H150mm

est $300 — $500

25 A Large Taisho or Showa Period Oxblood Red Cloisonne Vase, c1925

Of Baluster form with musen red glaze transparent over a textured silver body. Rose / peony spray depicted in silver and gold wire. Includes stand. Probably Ando or Sato. H220mm

est $250 — $450

26 A Fine Meiji Period

Musen Ox Blood Baluster Vase by Ando Jubei, c1895

Of four lobed tapering form with transparent enamel over a ginbari incised floral design. Monogram mark on base. H250mm

est $2,000 — $3,000

27 A Good Large Taisho Period Ox Blood Enamel Baluster Vase, c1925

Large size of tapered musen form. Decorated with a flock of six flying manchurian cranes. Ginbari ground with textured surface and bamboo and bird. Ando or Sato maker. H250mm

est $800 — $1,200

28 A Small Fine Quality Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase By Hayashi Hachizaemon, c1900

Baluster form with transparent spiral ground under a coloured flying dragon. Wooden stand signed monogram mark of Hachizaemon. H90mm

est $400 — $600

29 A Showa Period Ando Spherical Vase With Rose Motif, c1935

Decorated with an open cream flower and smaller closed bud on a musen deep green ground. Ando monogram mark on silver foot rim. H220mm

est $800 — $1,200

30 A Showa Period Japanese Cloisonne Three Friends Vase, c1930

The baluster shaped vase with floral decoration in silver wire. Bamboo, pine, plum. On ginbari transparent green enamel ground. Wooden stand. H120mm

est $180 — $280

31 A Good Meiji Period Lidded Kogo

Decorated with a double spray of lilies and leaves on a bright blue enamel. Scroll and floral borders. Diameter 95mm

est $300 — $500

32 A Fine Quality Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Kogo, c1890

Decorated with birds flying over floral sprays on a mid blue ground. Gold and silver wires. Diameter 95mm

est $600 — $900

33 A Circular Meiji Period Lidded Kogo

Decorated with a central circular panel butterfly, flowers and mythical animals, connecting floral borders with scroll edging. Diameter 96mm

est $300 — $500

34 A Showa Period Ando Spherical Cloisonne Kogo, c1940

The lid decorated with a lily blossom in silver wire. Silver rims. Ando monogram in silver wire. Diameter 105mm

est $200 — $400

35 A Fine Large Pair Of Meiji Period Standard Cloisonne Vases, c1885

Both vases decorated with a scene of an eagle attacking other birds amid branches of coloured flowers. Chrysanthemum, peony. H270mm

est $3,000 — $4,000

36 A Late Meiji Period Musen Cloisonne Baluster Vase, c1910

Marked with concentric circles on the base. Decorated with a solitary pine tree against a distant mountain landscape in a grey sky. H185mm

est $400 — $600

37 A Rare Set Of Six Oval Meiji Period Cloisonne Workers, c1880

Indicating the steps necessary in the manufacture of cloisonne items. Each 75 × 55mm

est $200 — $300

38 A Late Meiji Period Cloisonne Lidded Box, c1910

Attributed to the Inaba company and decorated with enamel on all surfaces. Mt Fugi in a river landscape. Floral and leaf scroll borders, lappets, floral scroll base. 90 × 75 × 45mm

est $600 — $900

39 Four Meiji Period Cloisonne Makers Miniature Tray Samples, c1880

Each decorated with flowers and butterflies on a blue ground. Petal border. 90mm

est $200 — $400

40 A Good Middle Meiji Period Standard Cloisonne Vase, c1890

Of baluster form with six large spade shaped mythical bird panels. Floral neck and foot with wide border of mons. H240mm

est $800 — $1,200

41 A Very Fine Pair Of Ando Taisho Period Porcelain Dream Cloisonne Vases, c1920

Decorated with Iris blooms and leaves within silver wire on a pale green musen enamel ground. Signed with monogram on base. H250mm

est $4,000 — $5,000

42 A Very Rare Meiji or Taisho Period Moriage Baluster Cloisonne Vase

The raised floral display on a cream glaze porcelain base. Not marked but probably by the Ando Nagoya company. H150mm

est $900 — $1,200

43 A Good Meiji Period Cloisonne Lidded Caddy Jar, c1890

Four lobed panels decorated with butterflies and flowers. Lappet and leaf borders, side handles and matching lid with kiku finial. H120mm

est $700 — $1,000

44 A Late Meiji Period Cloisonne Jug and Vase, c1900

The sake jug has spade borders and butterflies with floral motifs. Shaped skirtbase. The vase with four floral panels. H120 / 150mm

est $250 — $400

45 A Very Fine Quality Meiji Period Standard Cloisonne Jar And Cover, c1890

Attributed to Honda Yosaburo of Nagoya. Four panels of ho-o birds, cranes, butterflies, and birds of paradise. Connecting floral borders and lid with Kiku finial. H145mm

est $1,500 — $2,500

46 A Small Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase, c1910

Decorated with a spray of wild flowers in silver wire on a black / blue ground. H90mm

est $200 — $300

47 A Fine Quality Meiji Period Standard

Cloisonne Inaba Vase, c1900

Silver wire Inaba Nanaho monogram mark. A squat vase with four spade mythical beast panels and two butterfly cartouches. Floral shoulders with spiral borders. H90mm

est $1,200 — $1,800

48 A Late Meiji Period Three Flying Manchurian Cranes Cloisonne Vase, c1910

This classic cloisonne vase attributed to Ando or possibly Hattori Ryozo depicts three cranes in silver and gold wire flying on a green transparent stippled unwired enamel ground with ginbari techniques. H180mm

est $600 — $900

49 An 18th Century Ivory Netsuke, Study Of General Kwan Yu, c1780

He stands holding his halberd and pulling on his heard in thought. Wearing intricate sumi patterned robes. H74mm

est $1,200 — $1,800

50 A Well Carved 19th Century Ivory Netsuke Depicting Two Puppies Playing Together, c1830

The study shows them lightly roped together with inlaid brown horn eyes. Nice worn patina and a rare subject. Minor old damage to one pair. L41mm

est $800 — $1,200

51 An 18th Century Ivory Netsuke Of An Old Sennin Seated On A Mountain Rock

Good overall patina with large himotoshi. H44mm

est $800 — $1,200

52 A 19th Century Carved Ivory Netsuke Of Benkei

Depicted struggling with the large bronze bell of Miidera as told in the legend. Sumi inkwork detail. H40mm

est $1,200 — $1,800

53 A Meiji Period Ivory Skull With Toads Okimono / Netsuke

An interesting piece depicting two toads on top of a skull, signed Shuzan. Has himotoshi but probably has never been worn. H60mm

est $500 — $800

54 An 18th Century Stag Antler Standing Sennin Figure Netsuke

Well worn, the figure holds a leaf fan and wears a traditional mugwort leaf cape. Old English collection. H76mm

est $800 — $1,200

55 A 19th Century Marine Ivory Netsuke Of A Sennin

Depicting a sake drinker with double gourd seated on a rocky outcrop. Sumi hairwork. Wearing traditional mugwort leaf cloak. H33mm

est $600 — $900

56 A Late Edo Period Netsuke Of A Dog, c1850

Carved in smoke stained ivory and depicted tied to a large seashell. All over hairwork and worn patina. H45mm

est $900 — $1,200

57 A 19th Century Meiji Period Sake Drinker Sennin Netsuke, c1840

Carved in ivory and standing wearing robes and a mugwort leaf cape. His sake gourd hangs over his left shoulder. H70mm

est $1,000 — $1,500

58 An Early 19th Century Bone Netsuke Study Of A Fat Suzume

Inlaid black horn eyes and Sumi inkwork feathers. On the tongue cut Sparrow subject. Old Japanese collection. L30mm

est $800 — $1,200

59 A Chinese Carved Ivory Figure Of Guanyin With Benign Expression, c1930

She stands holding a lotus branch in both hands. H140mm

est $200 — $300

60 An Antique Chinese Qing Period Canton Carved Pearl Shell, c1860

Pierced with dragon and phoenix amongst flowers and vines. Supported on a dark rosewood fitted stand. H250mm

est $400 — $600

61 A Late Meiji Period Carved Wooden Shojo Netsuke, c1880

He sits with drunken expression holding a gourd or small purse in his right hand. H40mm

est $600 — $900

62 An Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke Of A Man And Young Boy, c1840

Well carved with a worn patina and faint paint traces. H40mm

est $900 — $1,200

63 A Good Wooden Netsuke Study Of Gamma Sennin, c1780

est $1,500 — $2,000

64 A 19th Century Netsuke Study Of A Monkey With A Large Chestnut

The animal is seated on a rock. Well carved in boxwood with old well polished patina. H57mm

est $800 — $1,200

65 An 18th Century Edo Period Carved Wooden Netsuke Of A Woolf By Tomotada

A good example of this well known subject. The emaciated animal on his haunches with one foot on a tortoise. Double inlaid eyes. L60mm

est $2,000 — $3,000

66 A Late Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Netsuke Of Chokwaro, c1895

The sennin crouches while his magic horse emerges from the gourd at his waist and climbs over his shoulder. H56mm

est $500 — $800

67 An Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke Bunbuku Tea-Kettle, c1840

The legendary subject Bunbuku Chagama. With the man surprised as his kettle transforms before his eyes. Finely carved and himotoshi rimmed with ivory. W40mm

est $2,000 — $3,000

68 A Mid 19th Century Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke, Man With Lantern And Rain Parasol

He stands on geta with all details well carved. Identical piece displayed in Museum of Applied Arts and Science Australia. H70mm

est $800 — $1,200

69 An Edo Period Carved & Painted Wooden Netsuke, c1850

Depicting a Sambasso Dancer with fan. Worn paint tracers with gilt robe details. H50mm

est $600 — $900

70 A Meiji Period Carved Wood And Lacquered Sage Okimono Figure, c1880

All details very well rendered, he stands holding a peach with branch staff/ sceptre and hat brim across shoulders. Blue, brown, and red lacquer. Mokugyo purse at waist. H200mm

est $300 — $500

71 A Good Early 19th Century Boxwood Netsuke Of A Young Boy

He is seated on the ground making bekkanko gesture while holding an Okame mask behind his back. Nice patina polish. Old English collection. H41mm

est $1,200 — $1,800

72 A Carved Wooden Sage Figure, c1880

He stands with bone staff holding a gourd in his left hand. Inlaid glass eyes. H200mm

est $150 — $250

73 A Japanese Edo Period Stag Antler Kiseru-Zutsu With Two Pipes, c1800

A Piece of antler carved to resemble a bamboo section. Both pipes with connected silver bronze ends and bamboo section. L200mm

est $300 — $500

74 A Rare Small Edo Period Lacquer Koro, c1750

Of barrel shape with gold Nashiji and takamaki-e figures fishing in a lake with mountain landscape. Silver pierced cover with centre panel and corner rings. H70mm

est $600 — $800

75 A Good Edo Period Wooden Smoking Set, c1850

The tonkotsu a bamboo section with carved landscape scene. The kiseruzutsu a carved bamboo node section. Bone ojimi, pipe with cast silver metal ends with tiger motif.

est $1,200 — $1,800

76 An Edo Period Two Case Wooden Inro, c1830

Decorated with a finely carved Shishi and a panel with carved peony. Both are embellished with ivory and mother of pearl. Shibayama detail. 75 × 55mm

est $700 — $1,000

77 A Large Meiji Four Case Inro Ensemble

Decorated with fundame, nashiji and takamaki-e mountain landscape with lake scene. Curled rat netsuke and agate ojime. 110 × 72mm

est $1,000 — $1,500

78 A Single Case Lacquered Inro Ensemble

Decorated with Takamaki-e and Nashiji gold landscape and lake scene. Agate Ojimi and bone fish Netsuke.

est $600 — $900

79 A Negoro Style Two Case Inro and Netsuke, c1840

Two cranes in a landscape with stylised trees. Plain wood ojimi. Carved wood Hannya mask Netsuke. H65mm

est $800 — $1,000

80 A Large Snuff Bottle With Gold Quartz Stopper, c1880

A flattened oval in red overlay with milk glass. Stopper gold bearing quartz. H78mm

est $200 — $400

81 A Large Qing Period Amber Snuff Bottle, c1880

Moulded and carved ribbed body with the figure of a sage with peach and a young boy on a lotus leaf. Carved dragon head and frog side handles. H95mm

est $400 — $600

82 A Tall Amber Snuff Bottle Qing Period, c1890

Deeply carved, both sides lu shou, bats, child on lotus pad. Dragons head and frog side handles. H87mm

est $300 — $500

83 A Qing Lacquer Burgatte Snuff Bottle, 19th Century

Of flat oval shape and both sides decorated with awabi shell inlay of wild flowers in a reserve with petal and floral borders. H68mm

est $400 — $650

84 An Agate Glass Snuff Bottle, c1895

A very natural looking agate glass bottle with layers of brown, grey, red, and yellow. Translucent grey stopper. H65mm

est $200 — $300

85 A Brown Hard Stone Snuff Bottle Coral Stopper, c1900

Both flat sides carved, one plum tree the other with bird and butterfly. Carved coral stopper with green glass base. Ivory spoon. H70mm

est $250 — $350

86 A Small Qianlong Double Gourd Snuff Bottle, c1800

Finely engraved with a scene of young children playing under a willow tree and mountain landscape. Ivory neck and spoon. H115mm

est $200 — $300

87 A Snuff Bottle In Copper or Bronze, c1880

Of tapered form with both sides decorated with relief baby dragons in a roundel chasing flaming pearls. Aventurine stopper with coral finial. H70mm

est $300 — $500

88 A 19th Century Snuff Bottle Painted Shrimps

Both sides with frosted effect and painted with four shrimps (8). Tiger eye stopper with silver spoon and mount. H80mm

est $300 — $500

89 A Painted Enamel Snuff Bottle, c1860

Of flattened form with wide shoulders. Painted with scenes of beautiful ladies having tea in a mountain landscape. H60mm

est $350 — $550

90 A 19th Century Snuff Bottle 4 Shrimps

Inside painted on both flat sides with two large shrimps signed with seal. Amethyst glass stopper. H75mm

est $250 — $400

91 A Steatite Snuff Bottle, c1880

In mottled grey stone both sides with archaic characters. Aventurine stopper. H71mm

est $200 — $400

92 A 19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Mirror

Decorated in relief on the back with flowering bush and Kanji characters. H385mm W275mm

est $200 — $300

93 An Edo Period Bronze Mirror, c1850

The center in low relief with cranes and turtles under a spreading pine tree. Silver ginbari mon badge. Diameter 125mm

est $200 — $400

94 A Meiji Bronze Page Turner / Knife With Benkei Motif

The flat blade engraved with a scene of a samurai in a river landscape. The handle a full relief depicting the warrior monk carrying the great bell of Miidera temple. L320mm

est $300 — $500

95 An Edo or Meiji Period Samurai Musha Doll, c1860

Dressed in period full armour, the warrior is in crouching position under a tree. H230mm. On wooden plinth stand, 320mm

est $1,000 — $1,500

96 A Meiji Period Brass Page Turner With Tortoise

The flat blade engraved with bamboo, bird, and character. The handle cast with two groups of tortoise. L300mm

est $150 — $250

97 A Large Meiji Period Bronze Vase With Relief Eagle And Dragon, c1885

est $2,000 — $3,000

98 An Edo Period Tobacco Bon, c1850

The smoking set with copper bowl and boxes above a three drawer base. All in nashiji lacquer finish and bronze fittings. Swing handle. 210 × 130 × 10mm

est $600 — $900

99 A Baluster Form Meiji Period Bronze Vase, c1890

Asymmetrical design with bird in foliage eyeing up a fleeing spider all in relief decoration. Signed on base. H340mm

est $400 — $600

100 Two Georgian Stirling Silver Fiddle Pattern Table Spoons

One hallmarked London 1810, maker William Eley. The other Dublin 1812, maker Samuel Neville.

est $150 — $250

101 An Ornate French Christofle Silver Casting Ladle, c1880

A fiddle pattern with thread border. Ladle flower shaped. Pierced bowl marked Christofle. With balance scale, .925

est $150 — $250

102 A Pair Of 19th Century Dutch Silver Fiddle And Thread Pattern Table Spoons, And A Pair Of Matching Table Forks

All hallmarked Kempen & Zonen 1858–1924, .925

est $250 — $400

103 A Pair Of Japanese Metalwork Meiji Period Cockerel And Hen Okimono, c1910

Silver plated metal with all details and feathers modelled in relief. Red lacquered comb and cheeks. Heights 110mm and 210mm

est $300 — $400

104 A Fine Quality Victorian Sterling Silver Cased Set Of Four Ornate Serving Spoons

Each spoon gilded with scallop shaped large bowl, egg, and shield motif. Figural knop with helmet. Hallmarked London 1884, maker Joseph Angell. Sold by Carrington and Co., 130 regent Street, London.

est $600 — $900

105 A Silver Cigar Lighter Aladdin's Table Lamp

Engraved serpent handle. Engraved ensigned flag with star. String wicks need replacing and makers and hallmarks rubbed and indistinct. Possibly from the captains table of a shipping line. L145mm

est $500 — $700

106 An Art Nouveau Silver And Enamel Pendant

Made in Chester England by Charles Horner in 1910. Hallmarks and makers punch. Punch length 360mm.

est $600 — $900

107 A Large Oval Black Opal Pendant of 35+ Carats

Mounted in an 18ct gold rub over setting. Colours green and blue with red and orange flashes. Gemologists report available. L41mm. 11.4g.

est $3,500 — $6,000

108 Three Rare Antique French Limoge Enamel Roundel Jewellery Panels

Usually mounted by craftsmen as links in bracelets or pendants. Each of miniature portrait quality with coloured foils and enamel. Diameter 28mm

est $400 — $600

109 A Japanese Meiji Period Fine Quality Zodiac Animal Kagamibuta Lid

est $3,000 — $4,000

110 A French Silver And Gold Parker Ball Point Pen, c1960

Sold with its original display box. Traditional engraved chequer pattern with gold arrow clip and point ferrule. L133mm

est $150 — $250

111 An Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Old Cut Diamond Ring

The diamond is bezel set with engraved scroll shoulders. Est .75ct. Valuation available.

est $2,000 — $3,000

112 A Good Large Qianlong Shou Shan Steatite Seal

Carved from a river worn pebble, incorporating an incised mountain landscape with ravines, trails, and overhanging trees. Including a poem. The top with carved dragons amongst cloud scrolls. Collected in China by an associate of Rewi Alley during 1950s/60s. H130mm W90mm

est $1,000 — $2,000

113 An Olive Green And Brown Hard Stone Cong Of Neolithic Origin

Of tapering square form with three divisions around a hollow centre. Each side profusely notated with archaic script characters in relief. Representing gods in heaven with earth and seasons. H190mm

est $1,200 — $2,000

114 A Qianlong Shou Shan Mountain Scene Seal, c1800

Carved in a river worn natural steatite pebble. Butterscotch colours with skillful use of the shape. Pine trees, pagoda, cranes. Nice patina. Collected with Rewi Alley. H67mm

est $500 — $1,000

115 A Pair Of Large Meiji Period Satsuma Pottery Vases, c1890

Fat baluster, painted and decorated with bronzed and gilt lacquer coins and panels. Some with raised characters. Signed around base Kinkozan Zo Satsuma Nihon. H440mm

est $4,000 — $5,000

116 A Large 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Jardinere

Well painted Famille Verte enamel with a continuous procession court scene in mountains with trees. Complex borders with vignette scenes. Hole in base restored. H400 W540mm

est $1,000 — $2,000

117 A Good Pair Of Meiji Period Satsuna Vases, c1880

Of tall necked bottle shape and painted with floral symbols and mon decoration. Signed on the base Kinkozan with Kaikihan. H410mm

est $2,000 — $4,000

118 After Demetre Chiparus, "The Girls: A Chorus Line" Art Deco Sculpture

Signed D.H Chiparus. L640mm H500mm. Weight 32kg

est $20,000 — $40,000

119 After Demetre Chiparus, "The Dolly Sisters" Art Deco Sculpture

H680mm. L440mm. Weight 30kg

est $8,000 — $10,000

120 After Demetre Chiparus, "Tanara" Art Deco Sculpture

This figure was likely assembled after World War Two, 1950 – 1970, using a genuine base, or parts from a genuine base, from the original 1930s production. The ivory presents with correct detailing, meaning it is either period correct, or created by skilled artists in Europe or the East working from an original. The bodies likely cast and then decorated in a separate location with no foundry marks. A high quality work.

Marble base signed D.H. Chiparus. L630mm. H350mm. Weight 24.5kg.

est $6,000 — $10,000

121 A Good Muromachi Period Yoroi Doshi Tanto, c1400

Edo koshirae – Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira. All matching with dragons. Kozuka and menuki with seashell motif. Red lacquer saya. Signed Norimitsu Bizen. L500mm

est $4,000 — $5,000

122 A Koto Aikuchi Tanto, c1500

Shobukuri blade with midare hamon and itame jihada. Silver habaki Itame grip. Awabi shell on black lacquer saya. L360mm

est $4,000 — $6,000

123 An Edo Period Tanto, Possibly Cut Down Wakizashi Blade, c1820

Silver fittings Fuchi. Signed Shunmei Hogen (School) Silver habaki. Suguha hamon kozuka. Silver with a relief cherry blossom. Black lacquer saya. L420mm

est $1,400 — $2,000

124 A Fine Quality

Wakizashi With Goto Style Fittings by Sagami No Maki, 1658

Maker Soshu Ju Ise Daijo Tsunahiro. Working manji 1658. Silver Hibaki. Kagatana: Signed Sagami no Kami. Tsuba: Matsuoka Motosugu. Gold Shakudo, Fuchi, Kashira, Menuki. Ex Robert Benson. L720mm

est $9,000 — $12,000

125 A Very Fine Osoraku Tanto, Edo Period, Signed Yamato Daijo Fugiwara Masanori, 2nd Gen, 1660 - 1688

Blade Zukari with classical long and character Horimono Kassaki. Karaki wood saya, mixed metal fuchi, kashira, tsuba. Kozuka gold birds on nanako shakudo old silk bag. L410mm

est $6,000 — $9,000

126 A Fine Edo Period

Aikuchi Tanto, 17th Century

est $5,000 — $7,000

127 An Edo Period Ko Wakizashi, 17th Century

Possibly made by Chikuzen Nobuyoshi. Blade: suguha hamon, Itame Hada, Gnome in Nioi. Koshirae fittings. Fuchi, kashira, koiguchi kojiri, kurigata Iron with silver nets. Kozuka with line of horses. Old silk bag. L570mm

est $4,000 — $6,000

128 A Fine And Rare Shin-Tanto, Edo Period Aikuchi

est $7,000 — $10,000

129 A Very Fine Yoroi Doshi Tanto, Muromachi Period c1362

Hanadashi style koshirae blade signed "Kanesane". Omori school silver Fuchi, kashira, and tsuba with wave cutting and dragon edge. Kozuka with silver gilt dragon. Old silk bag. L390mm

est $8,000 — $12,000

130 A Koto Unsigned Tanto With Blade In Shirasaya, c1550

Hoshirae with wooden blade (Shinogi). Polished giant rayskin covered saya, matching Fuchi Kashira, Menuki bronze Tsuba. Yanagawa naomasa kozuka. Hamano Nara. Blade – Hamon suguha with Noi Deki Itane hada. Silver Habaki. L460mm

est $4,600 — $6,600

131 A Large No Tachi Samurai Sword, By Sadakazu

est $7,000 — $10,000

132 A Ko Wakizashi, 17th Century, With Koshirae & Shirasaya

est $6,000 — $8,000

133 A 17th Century Shinto Period Wakizashi / Katana

In original old polish with faint straight hamon visible. Koshirae matching fuchi, kashira and menuki with gold dragon on shakudo, iron tsuba, copper habaki, lacquer saya. L895mm

est $1,800 — $2,500

134 An Edo Period Tanto In Original Condition

Unsigned hira-zukuri blade. Fuchi, Kashira, Kojiri are all matching iron with inlaid silver splash dots and stars. Dragon Menuki, Iron Tsuba, copper Habaki with cat scratch. Ribbed wooden grip. Kozuka etched bronze. L403mm

est $1,500 — $2,000

135 A Good Late Shinto Period Tanto By Masahiro, c1764

Signed, from Musashi. All fittings, Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira and Menuki matching. Kirimon on nanako ground indicating Toyotomi clan. Crayfish kozuka copper habaki. Distinctive wave hamon. L405mm

est $3,500 — $4,000

136 A Rare Edo Period Japanese Police Jitte c1750

Solid reverse tapered steel rod blade with double hook quillion guards. Blade inlaid with silver swirling dragon. Bronze ferrules and fittings. Giant sting ray skin grip with concealed triangular spike blade. L445mm

est $1,400 — $2,000

137 A High Status Japanese Lady's Aikuchi Tanto by Masanaga, c1650

Small size. With gunome hamon. Sentoku saya with engraved decoration, leather tsuka. L300mm

est $1,800 — $2,800

138 An Edo Period Tanto Tsuka Handle

Matching Fuchi and Kashira with gold details of cranes above plum blossom and paulowina leaves on nanako ground. Pair of menuki traditional bound grip over rayskin. L165mm

est $400 — $600

139 An Edo Period Fuchi And Kashira Sword Sitting Set, c1800

Both mounted with gold round sagar wisteria mons on a stippled ground. L40mm

est $100 — $200

140 A Large Edo Period Museum Quality Menuki by Haruoki

In the form of Namazu, the earthquake fish. Silver patinated body with gold fins. Shakudo head. Signed. L53mm

est $400 — $600

141 Two Edo Period Sword Fittings,¬†Fuchi And Kashira

Fuchi With Fine Nanako. Silver Rosettes And Gold Hat. L37mm. Kashira

Gold Mons On A Nanako Copper Ground. L35mm.

est $150 — $250

142 An Edo Period Wakizashi Fuchi, c1750

Of fine quality depicting an eagle in silver and gold on a shakudo animal. Plus two plain horn kashira. L37mm

est $200 — $300

143 An Edo Period Ichinomiya School Jewel Kashira Of A Robed Man, 18th Century

In Shibuichi and gold, the fine quality workmanship is very evident in this piece. L34mm

est $300 — $500

144 A Soten School Pair Of Japanese Edo Period Fuchi And Kashira, c1800

Samurai warriors on horseback in the battle of Ishibashiyama. Gold, silver and shakudo details on nanako ground. L38mm

est $350 — $500

145 Two Edo Period Menuki, 18th Century

One Goto style depicting two playing lion dogs in gold and silver. L28mm. The other a bunch of wild flowers with gilt details. L42mm

est $100 — $200

146 A Japanese Sword Fitting Fuchi And Kashira, by Kiyoshuku

Shakudo and bronze. Relief dragon amongst breaking waves. Gold whisker detail. Edo period. Signed. L37mm

est $250 — $400

147 A Pair Of Edo Period

Menuki In Gold, Silver, Shakudo, 18th Century

Depicting two men riding lashed together logs or bamboo down a river. L40mm

est $300 — $450

148 Five Original Antique Edo Period Samurai Sword Fittings 18th–19th Century

Four Fuchi and one Kashira in mixed metals, gold, silver, bronze. Shakudo various motifs.

est $200 — $300

149 An Edo Period Jewel Menuki Depicting A Man Riding A Tiger, 18th Century

The details in fine quality work. Gold, silver with Shakudo. L37mm

est $200 — $400

150 Four Original Edo Period Fuchi

c1750 – 1850. Mixed metal, gold and bronze. Shakudo for Katana and Wakizashi.

est $200 — $300

151 A Collection of 14 Original Japanese Seppa

All oval in bronze, brass and copper. Some with gilding. To fit tanto, Wakizashi and Katana sword handles. Edo - Meiji periods. Approx. 30–40mm

est $150 — $250

152 Two Iron Amourer Tsuba For Wakizashi, c1620

One oval with petal form 67 × 62mm. The other Mokko Gata with edge ridge 67 × 61mm.

est $100 — $200

153 A Rare Boxed Edo Period Pair Of Tsuba Daisho Bronze And Enamel

The round tsuba for katana and wakizashi are both decorated with butterflies and autumn flowers. Shippo work. Diameter, 1: 70mm, 2: 79mm

est $1,200 — $1,800

154 An Oval Iron Wakizashi Tsuba, Incised Tiger Motif, c1650

Inlaid one edge with silver gilt tiger stripes. Centre thickness 4mm. Edge 2mm. 58 × 60mm

est $250 — $400

155 An Oval Iron Tsuba For Wakizashi, Early 17th Century

Of plain design. Thickness at the middle 3.8mm. Edge 2.5mm. Unusual Shakudo plugged one Hitsana. 68 × 70mm

est $100 — $200

156 An Oval Wakizashi Iron Nara School Tsuba, c1760

Both sides with birds flying above a rocky shoreline. 3x gold inlay, 1x Shakudo and 1x copper bird. Other gold and silver details. 62 × 68mm

est $250 — $400

157 A Mokko Gata Iron Tsuba, Edo Period, 18th Century

Inlaid brass and copper zogan with hare amid wild flowers while two geese fly above. 68 × 62mm

est $250 — $400

158 A Mokko Gata Iron Tsuba For Wakizashi

Probably made by an armorer (signed), raised rim. Simple pierced sun and moon motif. 70 × 64mm

est $100 — $200

159 A Good Early Edo Period Iron Tsuba, Tembo School, c1650

Of four lobed circular form. Hammered surface with pierced cloud patterns. 74mm

est $200 — $300

160 An Oval Iron Tanto Tsuba, c1580

Decorated with a four panel petal punch when hot. 58 × 48mm

est $120 — $180

161 A Meiji Period Four Lobed Bronze Patina Wakizashi Tsuba

Satin finished with gilded internal pierced edges. 66 × 56mm

est $100 — $200

162 An Early Edo Period Iron Tanto Tsuba, c1650

Of oval shape with some inlaid silver scrollwork still remaining. 54 × 38mm

est $100 — $150

163 An Edo Period Naginata, c1800

Unsigned blade of medium length. Black lacquer saya and shaft with bronze metal fittings and forged iron end piece. L2300m

est $1,500 — $2,000

164 An Edo Period Yari Pole Arm, c1800

Black lacquered bamboo shaft, sharp three sided leaf shaped forged blade (unsigned). Forged iron Ishizuki. Replica blade saga cover. L2400mm

est $300 — $500

165 An Edo Period Naginata Koshirae With Awabi Shell, c1800

Black lacquer pole arm with leaf spray decoration on shaft. Crushed awabi shell decorated saga. Wooden tsunagi blade, bronze fittings. L2450mm

est $500 — $800

166 A Japanese Edo Period Pole Arm Sodegarami, c1800

Used by government peace officers in riot and crowd control. Forged iron pronged head with spikes and barbs to enable a firm grip on clothing. Long wooden shaft. L2450mm

est $500 — $1,000

167 An Edo Period Sodegarami, c1800

Iron end cap. One prong deficient. L2150mm

est $350 — $600

168 A Rare Pair Of Indian Naga People Spears With Dyed Hair Decoration, c1900

Distinctive traditional leaf shaped blade. Dyed goats hair ornamentation forged end spike. L1840mm

est $500 — $800

169 An 18th Century Indian Katar With Gold Koftgari Decoration

Classic form diamond tip blade. Elaborate floral gold Koftgari embellishment to arms and triple middle bar. Wooden scabbard. Likely Wootz steel blade. L430mm

est $1,000 — $1,600

170 An 18th Century Birkaner Chilanum Dagger

Of classic design. Polished recurved steel blade with turned grip and pommel. Forged knuckle bow. L350mm

est $400 — $600

171 A 19th Century Indian Forged Hand Axe

The head is crescent shaped with punched decoration and threaded screw for attachment to a wooden shaft. Replacement replica shaft. L460mm

est $150 — $280

172 An Omani Jambiya, c1930

Of traditional design with all over silver filigree decoration of scrolls and rings. Small back knife leather backing. L280mm

est $400 — $650

173 An Islamic Omani Jambiya, c1890

Of traditional design with ornate silver filigree. Scabbard / belt with rings and chains. Horn handle with silver studs. L330mm

est $600 — $1,000

174 An Old Burmese Dha With Embossed Ornate Silver Sheath

Completely covering the whole piece and decorated with floral bands and chevron border. Round pommel. Traditional blade inlaid with silver scrolls. L375mm

est $400 — $600

175 An Old Burmese Dha

Plaited cane bound wooden scabbard and hilt. Sennet rope belt. Single sided curved forged blade. L840mm

est $150 — $250

176 A Mid 19th Century Turkish Ottoman Bichaq, c1850

Slightly curved blade. Ornate embossed silver sheath with dragon head chappe. Eared horn grip scales with studs. L370mm

est $800 — $1,200

177 A 19th Century IndoPersian Kard With Original Leather Sheath

Strong T section tapering blade with riveted ivory scale handles. Engraved nickel ferule decoration. L365mm

est $300 — $500

178 An Antqiue Indo Persian Kyber Dagger Peshkabz, c1790

Strong classic T-section blade with etched bone scale grips. L440mm

est $300 — $500

179 A 19th Century Indo-Persian Ornate Curved Blade Sword

Sind culture maroon leather completely covering hilt and scabbard. Pressed and punched geometric motif panels. Blade pointed and with circular punched motifs (plus accessory dagger). L770mm

est $200 — $300

180 An Indonesian Aceh Rencong With Embossed Nickel Silver Covering, c1920

Used in Silat martial arts. Traditional curved iron blade with inlaid Islamic text. L370mm

est $400 — $600

181 A 19th Century Indonesian Rencong Knife, c1880

From Aceh province. The straight wedge form blade with distinctive shape horn handle. Wooden sheath. L320mm

est $200 — $300

182 An Indonesian Aceh Rencong, c1880

Of traditional curved shape, hardwood sheath and handle with gilt metal bindings. Bone chappe and neck. Iron blade with inlaid gold Islamic text. L355mm

est $500 — $800

183 A Good 19th Century Indonesian Rencong Knife

Of classical design with curved blade, polished wooden sheath, carved buffalo horn handle, neck and chappe. L280mm

est $300 — $500

184 A Small 19th Century

Indonesian Aceh Ceremonial Rencong

Of traditional curved shape with horn handle and matching sheath. L200mm

est $150 — $250

185 A Fine Quality

Indonesian Rencong, c1900

From Aceh, traditionally used in Silat martial arts. Curved blade with carved ivory sheath, silver mounts, and typical form handle. L270mm

est $500 — $800

186 A 19th Century Sumatran Bade-Bade Ornate Dagger, c1890

Intricately embossed silver sheath with carved and pierced horn mouth. Polished hardwood handle. L360mm

est $500 — $700

187 A Good Scottish Dress Officers Pattern Highland Regiment Broadsword

Basket hilt, brass proved mark inset, plated blade with etched thistle pattern and double fullers. Metal scabbard with rings. Made by E. Thurkle, Soho, London c1890. L1030mm

est $600 — $900

188 A WW1 Scottish Dirk

Scottish Coast Defence Brigade 1914 - 1918. Made by RG. Laurie Glasgow / Edinburgh. L480mm

est $3,500 — $4,000

189 A Rare 17th Century English or German Hunting Hanger Sword, c1680

Tapered steel blade, stag antler grip with cast bass hilt and crown quillon. Knuckle guard with relief of hunter with dogs and deer. L730mm

est $600 — $900

190 A German Hunting Hanger Sword, c1690

Wide tapered steel blade with punched 'Runn Wolf Solingen' monogram. Stag Antler grip. Cast/gilt brass hilt and knuckle bow. L670mm

est $600 — $900

191 A British Heavy Cavalry Officers Sword, 1769 Pattern

Brass hilt, knuckle guard with rounded pommel. Boat shell sprung and folding curved guards. Double quillons. Brass wire twisted grip. Hollow ground diamond section blade with steel scabbard. Excellent condition. L1050mm

est $600 — $800

192 An English Light Cavalry Officers Sabre, Initialed 1796

Curved wide blade with brass stirrup hilt and knuckle bow with scroll end quillon. Leather covered wooden grip with twisted brass wire. L810mm

est $350 — $550

193 A Chatellerault Briquet Infantry Sabre, c1830

All brass hilt with D shape knuckle guard. Blade mint, not sharpened. Stamped CA. Leather and brass scabbard. L750mm

est $400 — $600

194 An Early 20th Century English Child's Sword

Etched narrow blade with George V cypher. Ornate hilt with cast brass horse head pommel dogs head quillon and Ivorine grip. Possibly made by H. Kettle London. L670mm

est $400 — $500

195 An 1822 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword, 1835

Blade engraved with floral scrolls and stands of arms. Gilt brass hilt with VR cypher. Painted steel scabbard. Pipeback blade made by J.R Mole. L970mm

est $400 — $600

196 A 19th Century Snake Hunting Walking Stick

With hook handle, tasselled neck and stitched leather cover. Decorated with three geometric natural fibre panels. The center shaft reveals a forged metal spike with punched decoration and 6 kill notches. L825mm

est $150 — $250

197 A Rare Hand Forged Chamba Ritual Dance Axe, c1895

Artistically designed with a large sythe shaped blade and iron shaft handle. Incised decoration and black palm burnt oil coating. L430mm

est $600 — $800

198 A 19th Century East African Masai Long Seme Sword

Forged double sided heavy tapering narrow leaf shaped blade. Stitched buffalo hide handle grip and stitched leather scabbard. L910mm

est $200 — $300

199 A Democratic Republic of Congo Multi-Blade Throwing Knife C.1920

Design of classic Ngbaka form with three hand forged and sharp blades juxtaposed at different levels. Black palm oil patina. Old Belgian collection.

est $300 — $500

200 An Early 20th Century Democratic Republic of Congo Kuba Ceremonial Sword

Of high status. Classic broad leaf shape. Hand forged iron blade with ironwood handle. Inlaid zinc wire geometric design. Belgian collection. L360mm

est $300 — $500

201 A Fine Colonial Period Democratic Republic of Congo Saka Ngandu Sword

Of high status and of very unique sculptural form. Double ended forged iron blade with center ribs and multiple edges. Bound copper wire grip. Burnt palm oil rust protection. Belgian collection. L470mm

est $400 — $600

202 A Democratic Republic of Congo Forged Iron Poto Sword, c1890

The traditional designed wide flat blade has punched and lineal incised decoration. Brass embellished hardwood handle. L620mm

est $300 — $500

203 A Late 19th Century Democratic Republic of Congo Luba Short Sword

Of classical elongated hand forged iron leaf shaped blade. Ironwood carved handle with full length tang. Belgian collection. L450mm

est $300 — $500

204 An Early 20th Century Kuba Small Sword, c1920

Classical hand forged broadleaf shape blade with central lineal rib. Carved hardwood handle. Burnt palm oil covering. Belgian collection. L350mm

est $200 — $300

205 A Democratic Republic of Congo Tetela Short Sword, c1890

Hand forged leaf shaped blade with central strength rib and multi groove border. Hardwood carved handle. Burnt palm oil protective coating. Belgian collection. L330mm

est $250 — $350

206 An African Forged Iron Sword, c1920

Unusual arrow shape flat blade with incised central linear design. Wooden handle with beaten brass covering. West Congo - Kuba, Konda, and Banda area. H460mm

est $300 — $400

207 An Old Democratic Republic of Congo Konda Sword Knife

Probably 19th century with hand forged iron blade tapering. Hardwood handle with copper wire binding. Edges of blade show many nicks and evidence of use. L420mm

est $300 — $500

208 A Late 19th Century Democratic Republic of Congo Mangebetu Trumbash

This piece has a well forged blade with many variations of blacksmith techniques and carved ironwood handle. L420mm

est $400 — $600

209 A 19th Century Democratic Republic of Congo Sickle Sword

Very sculptural form and used by the Banda, Konda, Azande, and Bumali people. Hand forged iron blade with punched lineal decoration. Hardwood grip with incised name Pahasia. Belgian collection. L510mm

est $400 — $600

210 A Colonial Period Democratic Republic of Congo Ceremonial Sword

Of stylised human form, Lobala people. Hand forged iron blade, sharp on all edges, and sometimes thrown in battle. Old Belgian collection. L540mm

est $200 — $300

211 A Heavy 19th Century Ngala Ngulu Executioners Sword

Classical sculptured design with triple lobes and sickle end blade. Incised and groove decoration. Ironwood bobbin handle. Burnt palm oil protective coating. Belgian collection. L770mm

est $500 — $800

212 A Good 19th Century Democratic Republic of Congo Ngala Tribe Executioners Sword

Of high status, classical three lobe shape with sickle end. The blade hand forged with lined punched grooves and lines. Old Belgian collection. L670mm

est $500 — $800

213 An Old Democratic Republic Of Congo Mangbetu Sickle Knife

Rare early 20th century colonial period hand forged iron blade. Very sculptural form. Wire twist binding. Five notches. Belgian collection. L500mm

est $400 — $600

214 A 19th Century Democratic Republic of Congo Mangbetu Sickle Knife

A classic form, hand forged iron blade. Double prong guards above the ironwood handle. Burnt palm oil patina. L370mm

est $350 — $500

215 A Chamba Forged Iron Throwing Knife

A very sculptural piece with three juxtaposed sickle blades. Twisted copper wire bound handle. L500mm

est $500 — $700

216 A 19th Century Tanzanian Ceremonial Axe

With hand forged hatchet blade hook end. Hardwood shaft with twist grip and scale decoration. L460mm

est $350 — $550

217 NO LOT

218 A 19th Century Malaysian Biliong Woodworking Adze

Of small size with iron chisel shape blade secured by rawhide thongs to a hardwood shaft. Incised decoration with carved scroll end. L440mm

est $200 — $300

219 NO LOT

220 An Old Zulu Iklwa Short Spear, c1900

Used behind a hide shield in close combat fighting by Zulu warriors. Sharp leaf shaped blade with hard wooden shaft and swelling end to give extra grip. L1220mm

est $250 — $450

221 A 19th Century African Ngbandi Spear

A throwing spear with long forged leaf shaped blade and natural hardwood shaft. Old Belgian collection. L1780mm

est $200 — $300

222 A Rare Long Bladed Masai Warrior Lion Killer Spear, c1880

The blade edged on both sides with central ridge. The other end with long forged spike, hardwood middle grip. Seven kill notches. L1640mm

est $400 — $600

223 An Edo Period Cylindrical Sentoku Bronze Brush Pot, c1840

The body decorated with two inlaid silver cranes flying over incised waves under moonlight. H140mm D63mm

est $300 — $600

224 A Good Large Jurassic Period Perisphinctes Ammonite

Found in Madagascar. D220mm

est $300 — $500

225 A Good Large Moroccan Cambrian Period Andalusiana Fossilised Trilobite

Excavated with base and shown in positive form. 200 × 250mm

est $200 — $300

226 Two Miocene Period Fossilised Megalodon Shark Teeth

The enamel colour reflects the various minerals present during fossilisation. South Carolina River USA. L185mm. L298mm

est $150 — $250

227 A Miocene Period Fossilised Megalodon Shark Tooth

The blue/grey enamel is intact with good sharp serrations both sides. Root bourrelet is thick and intact. South Carolina river USA. L85mm

est $300 — $500

228 A Lower Cretaceous Period Fossilised Small Fish

Found in the Santana formation in shoals. Rhacolepis Buccalis. Shown half exposed from the matrix. 190 × 63mm

est $100 — $200

229 A Brazilian Lower Cretaceous Period Fossilised Fish

Found in the Santana formation, Araripe Northeastern Brazil. Rhacolepis Buccalis. A small fish half exposed in the matrix base. L175mm

est $100 — $200

230 A Rare Cretaceous Period Fossilised Dinosaur Egg, Mongolian Desert

The hadrosaur egg with smooth shell texture and variegated colours of grey and red sits on a matrix base. Shell broken before fossilization. 130 × 160mm. 2kg

est $2,000 — $3,000

231 A Good Fossilised Madagascar Jurassic Period Ammonite

Cut as a pair and polished. Showing all chambers with agate and calcite mineralisation. D200mm

est $600 — $900

232 A Large Miocene Period Fossilised Megalodon Shark Tooth

Pale grey enamel mostly intact with good sharp serrations both sides. Tip intact. Minor enamel loss to burrelet line and centre. South Carolina river USA. L109mm

est $400 — $600

233 A Large Fossilised Miocene Period Megalodon Sharks Tooth

This tooth has been partly restored at some stage. Some lacquer has been cleaned off on one side showing the original tooth enamel and serrations. Tip missing due to feeding damage. Root intact. L107mm

est $200 — $400

234 A Large Brazilian Natural Rock Crystal Specimen

6 facets. H290m. 4kg

est $600 — $900

235 A Very Large Brazilian Natural Amethyst Crystal Specimen

Found in a cave in Brazil, c1990. Six facets. H200mm W190 D190. 7.5kg

est $1,000 — $2,000

236 A Large Fat Bodied Art Deco Glass Vase, c1935

European blown with ground pontil. Three large yellow marquetry flowers with interspaced trailing green vines. Internal decoration of splashed colours. H370mm

est $1,000 — $2,000

237 A Small Antique Baccarat Glass "End Of Day" Paperweight, c1860

A decorative scramble of enamel twists and lattice tubes encased in clear glass. Diameter 50mm

est $200 — $300

238 A Large Antique French Glass St Louis Style Paper Weight, c1860

Three concentric borders of floral canes (Millefiori). Diameter 79mm

est $400 — $700

239 A 19th Century French Millefiori Glass Paperweight, c1850

Decorated with a profusion of red, white, and blue cane flowers. Diameter 66mm

est $400 — $600

240 A Meiji Period Framed Panel Of Three Opera / Dance Woodblock Prints, 19th Century

Each image finely printed and brightly coloured depicting actors from various plays. Signed Matsutomo Keichi. 1050 × 320mm

est $200 — $400

241 A Framed Picture Panel Of Twelve Edo Period Miniatures, c1850

Each scene depicting a painted figure in kimono or similar dress engaged in domestic pursuits. 400 × 575mm

est $300 — $500

242 A Meiji Period Framed Panel Of Three Dance / Opera Woodblock Prints

Each image finely printed and brightly coloured depicting actors from various plays. Signed Matsutomo Keichi. 1050 × 320mm

est $200 — $400

243 A Framed Qianlong Period Painting On Silk, c1780

Depicting an emperor in an elaborate garden setting with four small children. Signed with seal and characters. 380 × 190mm

est $500 — $800

244 A Chinese Qing Period Reverse Glass Painted Picture, c1850

Depicting a scene with gilt robed court figures encountering an old sage figure on a pathway. Signed with seal and characters. 450 × 650mm

est $300 — $500

245 John Weeks "Composition With Dragons"

Tempera on board. Ex Peter Connor collection, sold by Webb's Lot 11, 14th August 2005. 325 × 455mm

est $1,000 — $2,000

246 Qiu Ying, Kuang Wu In Mountain Landscape Crossing A River

Ming period signed with seal attributed to artist Qiu Ying (Ch Yu Ying). Ming period 1494 - 1552. Framed in Auckland by John Leech c1980. D 1320 - 580mm.

est $1,000 — $2,000

247 Paul Hartigan "Nit Wit" Four Photographic Coloured Images

Printed on paper and arranged vertically with double cutouts. Each signed Hartigan 1981. Framed and glazed. Cutout 200 × 320mm. Overall 20 × 820mm

est $800 — $1,200

248 A Very Fine And Unusual Cloisonne Table Screen Plaque, c1890

Made in the Japanese manner but using a Chinese table screen frame. The legendary Princess Kaguya with bonsai on a large wireless blue ground. 720 × 330mm

est $500 — $800

249 A Japanese Showa Period Cloisonne Placque Of Fuji Yama-San

An unsigned musen work. Probably by the Ando company. Framed. 350 × 450mm

est $600 — $900

250 An American Art Deco Lamp

Circa 1920s. A heavy iron form with green verdigris. Featuring marbled glass panes. Re-wiring is needed. H620 D405mm

est $1,000 — $2,000

Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions of sale listed here contain the policies of Webb’s (Webb Fine Art). They are the terms on which Webb’s (Webb Fine Art) and the Seller contract with the Buyer. They may be amended by printed Saleroom Notices or oral announcements made before and during the sale. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these terms.

representation or warranty of any kind by Webb’s or the Seller. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of the property and the matters referred to in the catalogue by requesting a condition report.

No lot to be rejected if, subsequent to the sale, it has been immersed in liquid or treated by any other process unless the Auctioneer’s permission to subject the lot to such immersion or treatment has first been obtained in writing.

4. At the Sale

4.1. Refusal of Admission Webb’s reserves the right at our complete discretion to refuse admission to the auction premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid.

1. Background to the Terms used in these Conditions

The conditions that are listed below contain terms that are used regularly and may need explanation. They are as follows:

“the Buyer” means the person with the highest bid accepted by the Auctioneer.

“the Lot” means any item depicted within the sale for auction and in particular the item or items described against any lot number in the catalogue.

“the Hammer price” means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a lot.

“the Buyer’s Premium” means the charge payable by the Buyer to the auction house as a percentage of the hammer price.

“the Reserve” means the lowest amount at which Webb’s has agreed with the Seller that the lot can be sold.

“Forgery” means an item constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole, with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source, where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no lot shall be capable of being a forgery by reason of any damage or restoration work of any kind (Including re-painting).

“the insured value” means the amount that Webb’s in its absolute discretion from time to time shall consider the value for which a lot should be covered for insurance (whether or not insurance is arranged by Webb’s).

All values expressed in Webb’s catalogues (in any format) are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD$). All bids, “hammer price”, “reserves”, “Buyers Premium” and other expressions of value are understood by all parties to be in New Zealand Dollars (NZD$) unless otherwise specified.

2. Webb’s Auctions as Agent

Except as otherwise stated, Webb’s acts as agent for the Seller.

The contract for the sale of the property is therefore made between the Seller and the Buyer.

3. Before the Sale

3.1. Examination of Property

Prospective Buyers are strongly advised to examine in person any property in which they are interested before the Auction takes place.

Neither Webb’s nor the Seller provides any guarantee in relation to the nature of the property apart from the Limited warranty in the paragraph below.

The property is otherwise sold “AS IS”

2. Catalogue and Other Descriptions

All statements by Webb’s in the catalogue entry for the property or in the condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, are statements of opinion and are not to be relied upon as statements of fact. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Webb’s of any kind. References in the catalogue entry to the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder or a knowledgeable representative. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this is the price at which the item will sell or its value for any other purpose. Neither Webb’s nor The Seller is responsible for any errors or omissions in the catalogue or any supplemental material.

Images are measured height by width (sight size). Illustrations are provided only as a guide and should not be relied upon as a true representation of colour or condition. Images are not shown at a standard scale. Mention is rarely made of frames (which may be provided as supplementary images on the website) which do not form part of the lot as described in the printed catalogue.

An item bought “on Extension” must be paid for in full before it will be released to the purchaser or his/ her agreed expertising committee or specialist. Payments received for such items will be held “in trust” for up to 90 days or earlier, if the issue of authenticity has been resolved more quickly. Extensions must be requested before the auction.

Foreign buyers should note that all transactions are in New Zealand Dollars so there may be a small exchange rate risk. The costs associated with acquiring a good opinion or certificate will be carried by the purchaser. If the item turns out to be forged or otherwise incorrectly described, all reasonable costs will be borne by the vendor.

3. Buyers Responsibility

All property is sold “as is” without

4.2. Registration Before Bidding Any prospective new buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide photo identification before bidding. Webb’s may request bank, trade or other financial references to substantiate this registration.

4.3. Bidding as a Principal When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price including the buyer’s premium and all applicable taxes, plus all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed in writing with Webb’s before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Webb’s and that Webb’s will only look to the principal for payment.

4.4. International Registrations

All International clients not known to Webb’s will be required to scan or fax through an accredited form of photo identification and pay a deposit at our discretion in cleared funds into Webb’s account at least 24 hours before the commencement of the auction. Bids will not be accepted without this deposit. Webb’s also reserves the right to request any additional forms of identification prior to registering an overseas bid.

This deposit can be made using a credit card, however the balance of any purchase price in excess of $5,000 cannot be charged to this card without prior arrangement. This deposit is redeemable against any auction purchase and will be refunded in full if no purchases are made.

4.5. Absentee Bids

Webb’s will use reasonable efforts to execute written bids delivered to us AT LEAST 24 Hours before the sale for the convenience of those clients who are unable to attend the auction in person. If we receive identical written bids on a particular lot, and at the auction these are the highest bids on that lot, then the lot will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors or omissions which may arise. It is the bidder’s responsibility to check with Webb’s after the auction if they were successful. Unlimited or “Buy” bids will not be accepted.

4.6. Telephone Bids

Priority will be given to overseas and bidders from other regions. Please refer to the catalogue for the Telephone Bids form. Arrangements for this service must

be confirmed AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR to the auction commencing. Webb’s accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any errors or failure to execute bids. In telephone bidding the buyer agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions listed here and accepts that Webb’s cannot be held responsible for any miscommunications in the process. The success of telephone bidding cannot be guaranteed due to circumstances that are unforeseen. Buyers should be aware of the risk and accept the consequences should contact be unsuccessful at the time of Auction. You must advise Webb’s of the lots in question, and you will be assumed to be a buyer at the minimum price of 75% of estimate (i.e. reserve) for all such lots. Webb’s will advise Telephone Bidders who have registered at least 24 hours before the auction of any relevant changes to descriptions, withdrawals, or any other sale room notices.

4.7. Online Bidding

Webb’s offers an online bidding service. When bidding online the buyer agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions listed here by Webb’s.

Webb’s accepts no responsibility for any errors, failure to execute bids or any other miscommunications regarding this process. It is the online bidder’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the relevant information regarding bids, lot numbers and contact details. Webb’s does not charge for this service.

4.8.

Reserves

Unless otherwise indicated, all lots are offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which the Lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate printed in the catalogue. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any Lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the Seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders.

4.9. Auctioneers Discretion

The Auctioneer has the right at his/ her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he/she may decide, to withdraw or divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots and, in the case or error or dispute and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, then Webb’s sale record is conclusive.

4.10. Successful Bid and Passing of Risk

Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer will be the buyer and the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid and the conclusion of a contract for sale between the Seller and the Buyer. Risk and responsibility for the lot (including frames or glass where relevant) passes immediately to the Buyer.

4.11. Indicative Bidding Steps, etc. Webb’s reserves the right to refuse any bid, withdraw any lot from sale, to place a reserve on any lot and to advance the bidding according to the following indicative steps: Increment Dollar

$200 $2,000–$5,000

$500 $5,000–$10,000

$1,000 $10,000–$20,000

$2,000 $20,000–$50,000

$5,000 $50,000 – $100,000

$10,000 $100,000–$200,000

$20,000 $200,000–$500,000

$50,000 $500,000–$1,000,000

Absentee bids must follow these increments and any bids that don’t follow the steps will be rounded up to the nearest acceptable bid.

5. After the Sale

5.1. Buyers Premium

In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay to Webb’s the buyer’s premium. The buyer’s premium is 19.5% of the hammer price plus GST. (Goods and Services Tax) where applicable.

5.2. Payment and Passing of Title

The buyer must pay the full amount due (comprising the hammer price, buyer’s premium and any applicable taxes and GST) not later than 2 days after the auction date.

The buyer will not acquire title to the lot until Webb’s receives full payment in cleared funds, and no goods under any circumstances will be released without confirmation of cleared funds received. This applies even if the buyer wishes to send items overseas.

Payment can be made by direct transfer, cash (not exceeding NZD$5,000, if wishing to pay more than NZD$5,000 then this must be deposited directly into a Bank of New Zealand branch and bank receipt supplied) and EFTPOS (please check the daily limit). Payments can be made by debit card or credit card in person with a 2.2% merchant fee for Visa, Mastercard and Paywave, and 3.3% for American Express. Invoices that are in excess of $5,000 and where the card holder is not present, cannot be charged to a credit card without prior arrangement. Cheques are no longer accepted.

The buyer is responsible for any bank fees and charges applicable for the transfer of funds into Webb’s account.

5.3. Collection of Purchases & Insurance

Webb’s is entitled to retain items sold until all amounts due to us have been received in full in cleared funds. Subject to this, the Buyer shall collect purchased lots within 2 days from the date of the sale unless otherwise agreed in writing between Webb’s and the Buyer.

At the fall of the hammer, insurance is the responsibility of the purchaser.

5.4. Packing, Handling and Shipping

Webb’s will be able to suggest removals companies that the buyer can use but takes no responsibility whatsoever for the actions of any recommended third party. Webb’s can pack and handle goods purchased at the auction by agreement and a charge will be made for this service. All packing, shipping, insurance, postage & associated charges will be borne by the purchaser.

5.5. Permits, Licences and Certificates

Under The Protected Objects Act 1975, buyers may be required to obtain a licence for certain categories of items in a sale from the Ministry of Culture & Heritage, PO Box 5364, Wellington.

5.6. Remedies for Non-Payment

If the Buyer fails to make full payment immediately, Webb’s is entitled to exercise one or more of the following

rights or remedies (in addition to asserting any other rights or remedies available under the law)

5.6.1. to charge interest at such a rate as we shall reasonably decide.

5.6.2. to hold the defaulting Buyer liable for the total amount due and to commence legal proceedings for its recovery along with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.

5.6.3. to cancel the sale.

5.6.4. to resell the property publicly or privately on such terms as we see fit.

5.6.5. to pay the Seller an amount up to the net proceeds payable in respect of the amount bid by the defaulting Buyer. In these circumstances the defaulting Buyer can have no claim upon Webb’s in the event that the item(s) are sold for an amount greater than the original invoiced amount.

5.6.6. to set off against any amounts which Webb’s may owe the Buyer in any other transactions, the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by the Buyer.

5.6.7. where several amounts are owed by the Buyer to us, in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not the Buyer so directs.

5.6.8. to reject at any future auction any bids made by or on behalf of the Buyer or to obtain a deposit from the Buyer prior to accepting any bids.

5.6.9. to exercise all the rights and remedies of a person holding security over any property in our possession owned by the Buyer whether by way of pledge, security interest or in any other way, to the fullest extent permitted by the law of the place where such property is located. The Buyer will be deemed to have been granted such security to us and we may retain such property as collateral security for said Buyer’s obligations to us.

5.6.10. to take such other action as Webb’s deem necessary or appropriate.

If we do sell the property under paragraph (4), then the defaulting Buyer shall be liable for payment of any deficiency between the total amount originally due to us and the price obtained upon reselling as well as for all costs, expenses, damages, legal fees and commissions and premiums of whatever kinds associated with both sales or otherwise arising from the default.

If we pay any amount to the Seller under paragraph (5) the Buyer acknowledges that Webb’s shall have all of the rights of the Seller, however arising, to pursue the Buyer for such amount.

5.7. Failure to Collect Purchases Where purchases are not collected within 2 days from the sale date,

whether or not payment has been made, we shall be permitted to remove the property to a warehouse at the buyer’s expense, and only release the items after payment in full has been made of removal, storage handling, insurance and any other costs incurred, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.

6. Extent of Webb’s Liability

Webb’s agrees to refund the purchase price in the circumstances of the Limited Warranty set out in paragraph 7 below. Apart from that, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents are responsible for the correctness of any statement of whatever kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lots. Except as stated in paragraph 7 below, neither the Seller, ourselves, our officers, agents or employees give any representation warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind is excluded by this paragraph.

7. Limited Warranty

Subject to the terms and conditions of this paragraph, the Seller warrants for the period of thirty days from the date of the sale that any property described in this catalogue (noting such description may be amended by any saleroom notice or announcement) which is stated without qualification to be the work of a named author or authorship is authentic and not a forgery. The term “Author” or “authorship” refers to the creator of the property or to the period, culture, source, or origin as the case may be, with which the creation of such property is identified in the catalogue.

The warranty is subject to the following:

it does not apply where a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars and experts at the date of the sale or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or b) correct identification of a lot can be demonstrated only by means of a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the publication of the catalogue was unreasonably expensive or impractical or likely to have caused damage to the property.

the benefits of the warranty are not assignable and shall apply only to the original buyer of the lot as shown on the invoice originally issued by Webb’s when the lot was sold at Auction.

the Original Buyer must have remained the owner of the lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.

The Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy against the Seller in place of any other remedy which might be available, is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the original purchase price paid for the lot less the buyer’s premium which is non-refundable. Neither the Seller nor Webb’s will be liable for any

special, incidental nor consequential damages including, without limitation, loss of profits.

The Buyer must give written notice of claim to us within thirty days of the date of the Auction. The Seller shall have the right, to require the Buyer to obtain two written opinions by recognised experts in the field, mutually acceptable to the Buyer and Webb’s to decide whether or not to cancel the sale under warranty.

the Buyer must return the lot to Seller in the same condition that it was purchased.

8. Severability

If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted, and the rest of the Conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. Copyright

The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by Webb’s relating to a lot including the contents of this catalogue, is and shall remain the property at all times of Webb’s and shall not be used by the Buyer, nor by anyone else without our prior written consent. Webb’s and the Seller make no representation or warranty that the Buyer of a property will acquire any copyright or other reproduction rights in it.

10.

Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions and any matters concerned with the foregoing fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand, unless otherwise stated.

11. Pre-Sale Estimates

Webb’s publishes with each catalogue our opinion as to the estimated price range for each lot. These estimates are approximate prices only and are not intended to be definitive. They are prepared well in advance of the sale and may be subject to revision. Interested parties should contact Webb’s prior to auction for updated pre-sale estimates and starting prices.

12. Sale Results

Webb’s will provide auction results, which will be available as soon as possible after the sale. Results will include buyer’s premium. These results will be posted at www.webbs.co.nz.

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Goods and Service Tax

GST is applicable on the hammer price in the case where the seller is selling property that is owned by an entity registered for GST. GST is also applicable on the hammer price in the case where the seller is not a New Zealand resident. These lots are denoted by a dagger symbol † placed next to the estimate. GST is also applicable on the buyer’s premium.

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