Select Works from The Robert Bleakley Collection
16.09.2025, 6pm Sydney
Part I (Lots 1001 – 1137)
Part II (Lots 2001 – 2154)
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1011 © Rusty Peters/Copyright Agency, 2025
Select Works From The Robert Bleakley Collection
I feel fortunate in knowing from an early age, the passion which was to become my career for at least half of my working life.
While studying fine art in London with Sotheby’s, I was offered a job in the antiquities department as cataloguer for tribal art, then part of the antiquities Department. The now acclaimed author, Bruce Chatwin, was in the process of retiring to pursue his writing career, tribal art then known as primitive art occupied a very minor place in the departments turnover.
In 1978 I catalogued and oversaw the dispersal of one of the legendary collections of Oceanic and African art which was being sold by the celebrated Swiss collector George Ortiz. His financial need arose from the ransom payment of US$1 mill in 1977 for the release of his daughter; Graziella who had, at the age of only five years old, been kidnapped by the Italian terrorist group, the Red Brigade.
It was an unparalleled learning opportunity as George and I worked together for months in the preparation of a scholarly catalogue. He had a hugely diverse collecting interest which inspired me although I was on a far more limited budget. The auction was an enormous success benchmarking a new level of pricing for tribal works.
In becoming the founding director of Sotheby’s Australia, I became increasingly conversant with all manner of artworks. This resulted in an expansion of my collecting interests and is reflected in the considerable diversity of cultures and objects contained in the works on offer.
I am now parting with artworks which I had thought I would never sell however the march of time renegotiated that. Not all the works are of substantial monetary value, I have always found that same spark of the infinite exists in even seemingly insignificant works as much as in the undoubted masterpieces. Many times I have been asked what my favourite object is, it is generally the most recently acquired work, regardless of value.
robert bleakley
1001
§ RAY CROOKE (1922-2015)
Croydon Store 1966 oil on board
signed and dated lower right: R Crooke 66 titled verso: C...(illeg.) DON / STORE 61 x 91cm
provenance
Ray Crooke, Sydney
The Johnstone Gallery, Brisbane
Private Collection, Brisbane, acquired from the above Sotheby’s Australia, Melbourne, Fine Australian and European Paintings, 24 November 1998, lot 61, (illus.)
Private Collection, Queensland Smith & Singer, Sydney, Important Australian Art, 23 August 2023, lot 57
exhibitions
Paintings by Ray Crooke, The Johnstone Gallery, Brisbane, 5-20 July 1966, no. 11
$8,000-12,000
1002
IAN SMITH (born 1950)
What If So What 1990 mixed media on canvas
dated lower right: 1990 140 x 110cm
provenance
Ray Hughes Gallery, Sydney
$300-500
1003
TIM JOHNSON (born 1947)
Golden Tree 1992 oil on canvas
signed, titled and dated verso: Golden Tree / Tim Johnson 92 91 x 122cm
provenance
Chapman Gallery, Canberra
$3,000-5,000
1004
ALFREDO BARBINI: AN ART GLASS FORM
The long red body of the vessel terminating as a nipple.
Height 8cm, Width 45cm, Depth 13cm
$1,200-2,200
1005
BAROVIER AND TOSO: AN ART GLASS VASE
The tick glass containing gold fleck inclusions, with a heavy black glass circular base and bat-like twin openings at the top.
Height 25cm, Width 18cm, Depth 9cm
$2,000-3,000
1006
DAUM: A GREEN GLASS ART DECO VASE
The luminous green body with ridged sections to either side of the ovoid-shaped body, incised Daum Nancy France just above the tapering foot on one side.
Height 19cm, Width 25cm, Depth 15cm
$800-1,200
1001 © Ray Crooke/Copyright Agency, 2025
1009
KATUNGKA NAPANANGKA (born 1950)
Kungka’s and Kuniya at Intinti acrylic on canvas
inscribed verso with artist’s name and Ikuntji Art Centre cat. no. IK01KN169 137 x 71cm
1007
DAUM: A CYLINDRICAL GLASS VASE
With bubble inclusions throughout the heavy body of the vessel, engraved signature reading Daum Nancy France around the outer side at the base.
Height 34cm, Diameter 11cm
provenance
Copeland and de Soos, Woollahra, 1988
$1,500-2,500
1008
DAUM: A CAST GLASS FIGURE OF A WARRIOR
The massive green glass figure comprising a full standing abstract human figure.
Height 58cm, Width 12cm, Depth 10cm
provenance
Garry Langsford, Gow Langsford Gallery, Auckland. 1988
$4,000-6,000
provenance
Ikuntji Art Centre, Northern Territory
$2,000-4,000
1010
§ HELICOPTER JOE TJUNGURRAYI (born c.1947)
Minyurri Rockholes 1998
acrylic on canvas
inscribed verso with artist’s name, art centre and cat. no. 50.98 120 x 81cm
provenance
Warlayirti Artists, Tanami, WA (inscribed verso)
Sotheby’s, Melbourne, Aboriginal Art, 20 July 2009, lot 143
Private Collection, Melbourne
Bonhams, Important Australian Art, Sydney, 29 November 2022, lot 72
$5,000-7,000
1011
RUSTY PETERS (born c.1935)
Berane Country Dreamtime Fight between the Hill
Kangaroo and the Plains Kangaroo natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen
artist’s name and title inscribed verso
Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts cat. no. RP 799.01 122 x 122cm
provenance
Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts
Raft Artspace, Northern Territory, 2001 (accompanied by a copy of purchase receipt)
$5,000-7,000
1009 © Katungka Napanangka/Copyright Agency, 2025
1010 © Helicopter Tjunpurrula/Copyright Agency, 2025
1012
RUSTY PETERS (born c.1935)
Crocodile Dreaming
natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on linen
inscribed verso with cat. no. RP 799.32
122 x 135cm
provenance
Jirrawun Aboriginal Arts
Raft Artspace, Northern Territory, 2001 (accompanied by a copy of purchase receipt)
$5,000-7,000
1013
JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI (1940-2013)
Male Crocodile 2003
acrylic on canvas signed verso: Jean B Apuatimi titled and dated on Tiwi Design Art Centre stamp verso, cat. no. 560-03
115 x 53cm
provenance
Tiwi Design Art Centre, Northern Territory (stamp verso)
$2,000-3,000
1014
§ JIMMY DONEGAN (born 1940)
Untitled 2015 synthetic polymer paint on linen
inscribed verso with artist’s name and Papulankutja Artists cat. no. AM12073/16
92 x 92cm
provenance
Papulankutja Artists, Blackstone, Western Australia
Private collection, New South Wales
Deutscher & Hackett, Sydney, Selected Indigenous Art, 24 February 2019, lot 34 (label verso)
$1,500-2,500
1015
BOBBY WEST TJUPURRULA (born c.1958)
The Artist’s Country acrylic on canvas
inscribed verso with artist’s name and Papunya Tula Artists cat. no. BW0111002
122 x 61cm
provenance
Papunya Tula Artists, Northern Territory (inscribed verso)
William Mora Gallery, Richmond, 2004 (stamped verso)
$4,000-7,000
1016
RAELENE KERINAUIA (b.1962)
Clan Markings acrylic on canvas inscribed verso with artist’s name and catalogue number 191-00
111 x 77cm
provenance
Jilamara Arts & Crafts, Melville Island (stamp verso)
$1,500-2,000
1017
A NORTHERN QUEENSLAND CEREMONIAL SWORD
Of classical form, an almost illegible early collection label on one side.
Height 152cm, Width 13cm
$900-1,500
1018
A PAIR OF TIWI WOOD CEREMONIAL SPEARS
Representing a male and female, each with fine painted clan motifs. (2)
Length: 127.5cm & 141cm
$600-1,000
1019
A FINE NORTH EASTERN ARNHEMLAND BASKET
Of classical form, with red ochre motifs encircling the body.
Height 34cm, Width 15cm, Depth 15cm
$2,000-3,000
1020
A FINE MASSIM EBONY SPATULA
The handle in the form of a human figure, with incised decoration and a fine ancient patina, a partially legible label remaining on the blade.
Length 28.5cm
$600-1,000
A FINE AND EARLY NORTH QUEENSLAND BICORNUAL BASKET
In close to intact condition, finely woven and with a deep dark patina.
Height 32cm, Width 32cm, Depth 20cm
$15,000-18,000
1022
A BANKS ISLAND WOOD STAFF
With an archaic-faced human head terminal, finely carved and with incised features and high crest-form headgear, pre-contact.
Length 110cm
other notes
A staff of very similar form in the Musee Quai
Branly (though with an abstract geometric rather than human head) is attributed to the island of Ureparapara.
$4,000-6,000
1023
FIVE NEW GUINEA CARVED COCONUT CUPS
Fine early examples with incised clan and foliate carving. (5)
Largest Diameter 16cm, Height 10cm
$1,200-1,800
1024
A BANKS ISLAND WOOD SPATULA
A finely carved crouching figure comprising the handle, well patinated indicating pre-contact manufacture.
Length 23.5cm
provenance
Harry Beran, Sydney
other notes
Beran believed that this rare spatula may in fact derive from the Bartel Peninsula.
$1,000-2,000
1025
A MASSIM EBONY LIME SPATULA
19th century, with elaborate openwork scroll motif handle, fine patina.
Length 59cm
$1,500-2,500
1026
A MAORI STAFF (TAIAHA)
Finely carved with haliotis shell inset eyes (one missing) with a fine patina overall. Length 190cm, Width 9cm
provenance
Jimmy Hay, Glasgow, 1975 (initials marked to side)
$3,000-4,000
1027
AN ABELAM SHELL AND FIBRE BRIDE PRICE (TALIPUN)
In the form of a strikingly abstract head with projecting eyes on either side, polychrome decoration and cassowary feather attachments, all mounted on turbo shell spiral form
Height 44cm, Width 31cm, Depth 25cm
$800-1,200
1028
A YANGORU TALIPUN BRIDEPRICE
Comprising a large green turbo shell section surmounted by a woven basketry and cassowary feather abstracted head, blue and white pigment, Prince Alexander Mountains.
Height 34cm, Width 24cm
$600-1,200
(detail)
(detail)
1025
1032
1029
A LARGE NEW GUINEA SHELL CURRENCY DISC
Of classic form with rounded sides and a fine patina. Diameter 22cm
$800-1,200
1030
A GOOD APRIL RIVER WOOD HOUSE BOARD
Of classic form with plant, animal and clan motifs formed of raised borders infilled with orange and white pigments.
151 x 79cm
other notes
A closely related example in the Musee Quai Branly, Paris, is identified as being sculpted by Aifago of the Abau people. (70.2023.57.1)
$3,000-4,000
1031
AN EARLY MOUNT HAGEN CEREMONIAL AXE
Exceptionally fine basketry bindings and with a rich patina consistent with age and usage.
Height 72cm, Width 79cm
$600-1,000
A MAPRIK CASSOWARY BONE DAGGER
With fine incised totemic decoration, the terminal of the handle in the form of two parrot heads.
Length 40cm
$600-900
1033
A RARE SOLOMON ISLANDS WOOD DANCE PADDLE
In the form of a fish with the blade of the paddle issuing from the mouth of the fish, golden nautilus shell inlay and with a fine patina.
Length 161.5cm
$2,500-3,500
1034
A SULKA PINEAPPLE HEADED CLUB
19th century, New Britain, the finely patinated club with darkened pigmentation on the lozenge-form striking section.
Length 116cm
$1,500-2,500
1035
A PENTECOST ISLAND CLUB
Highly refined form, flying fox fur cord around the handle.
Length 120cm
provenance
Sotheby’s Australia, 1996
$4,000-6,000
1036
AN ADMIRALTY ISLANDS CEREMONIAL SPEAR
Elaborate form with fine painted decoration and with two sting-ray barbs inset and similar shorter barbs encircling them.
Length 207cm
$800-1,500
1037
AN ADMIRALTY ISLANDS WOOD FIGURE
An element from a ceremonial spear, well carved in classic style, well patinated.
Length 19cm
provenance
Ken Webster; Pitt Rivers Collection, UK (painted label verso)
$600-1,000
1038
TROBRIAND ISLAND WOOD WEALTH SCEPTRE
Finely incised decoration carved by a virtuoso carver, possibly Mutuaga.
Height 57, Width 34cm, Depth 1cm
$2,800-3,800
1039
TROBRIAND ISLANDS EBONY WEALTH SCEPTRE
A stylized mask on either side, incised lime-filled decoration, fine patina.
Height 44cm, Width 30cm, Depth 3cm
$1,000-1,500
1030
1035 (detail)
1038
1040
A FIJI WOOD GUNSTOCK CLUB (KIAKAVO)
Well carved with a panel of patterned carving on each side, good incised dentate carving and with a good patina.
Length 104cm, Width 24cm
$1,000-1,500
1041
THREE FINE FIJI WOOD THROWING CLUBS (ULA)
Comprising a spherical headed club and two lobed headed clubs, one with small glass trade bead insets, each with fine early patina (3).
Largest: Length 47cm
$2,000-3,000
1042
THREE FINE FIJI WOOD THROWING CLUBS (ULA)
Each with a lobed head, incised hand grip sections and with fine patina (3).
Largest: Length 43cm
$2,000-3,000
1043
A FIJI WOOD OIL DISH
An early stone-carved example, supported on four tapering legs and with a fine old patina. Height 10cm, Width 30cm, Depth 8cm
provenance
A label on the underside reads “Col D Commander JB Hay RN 1893”
$1,000-1,500
1044
A FINE EARLY FIJI WOOD CANNIBAL FORK
Sennit binding remaining around the upper part of the handle and with a deep lustrous patina. Length 27cm
$1,500-2,500
1045
THREE FINE EARLY FIJI FIBRE RANK FANS
19th century, each with clan patterns woven into the body of the fan with dark fibre, sennit-bound handle. (3)
Largest: Height 39cm, Width 30cm
$500-1,000
1046
A FIJI WOOD RITUAL OIL DISH
Supported on three short legs and with a human face represented in highly abstracted form on the underside, deep ancient patina.
Height 8.5cm, Width 35.5cm, Depth 29cm
provenance
Alex Phillips, Melbourne, c.1986
$1,500-2,500
1047
MIDDLE SEPIK SUSPENSION HOOK FIGURE
In the form of a standing female figure, the eyes inset with cowrie shells and with a good patina indicating considerable age.
Height 58cm, Width 20cm, Depth 5cm
provenance
George Auchinachie, Questers Antiques, Sydney 1976
$800-1,200
1048
AN EARLY ASMAT CEREMONIAL CARVING Carved with three standing male figures, incised lime-filled decoration and with a good patina.
Height 81cm (Stand: Width 20cm, Depth 16cm)
$1,200-1,800
1049
AN EARLY ASMAT WOOD DRUM
Of typical hourglass form, the openwork handle incorporating animal forms, the whole with a rich dark patina.
Height 76cm, Diameter 19cm
$1,200-1,800
1050
AN EARLY ASMAT WOOD DRUM
Of typical hourglass form, the openwork handle incorporating animal forms, the whole with a rich dark patina.
Height 83cm, Diameter 19cm
provenance
Peter Hallinan, Sotheby’s, Sydney, 1991
$800-1,200
1051
A KOREWARI RIVER WOOD CAVE FIGURE (YIPWON)
Of classic form with an ancient stone-carved surface. Height 67cm, Width 9.5cm, Depth 4cm (not including stand)
$2,000-3,000
1052
A BOIKEN WOOD BOWL
The underside finely carved with incised faces and totemic motifs.
Height 17cm, Diameter 38cm
provenance
Joan Bowers, Sydney
Lord McAlpine of West Green
$600-1,000
1053
A HIGHLAND NEW GUINEA WOOD MASK
With a much-used blackened patina, fibre attachments around the edges and boar tusks inserted through the septum.
Height 33cm, Width 22cm, Depth 7cm (not including stand)
provenance
Peter Hallinan, Gold Coast
$1,000-2,000
1054
A PAPUAN GULF BARK BELT
19th/20th century, finely incised figurative and clan marking decoration, the whole with a rich patina.
Height 27cm, Width 39.5cm, Depth 13cm
$1,000-1,500
1055
A FINELY CARVED SOLOMON ISLANDS
WOOD DANCE CLUB
Both sides carved with a dancing ancestor figure in the unique Bougainville or Buka Island Style, figures interspaced with incised triangular shapes, alternating black and red ochre on a white ground.
Length 182cm
provenance
Collected by the US Navy during WWII, given to the Denver Fine Art Museum, deaccessioned.
$4,000-6,000
1056
A PAPUAN GULF BARK BELT
Fine lime-filled incised clan motifs, figurative and linear decoration.
Height 22cm, Width 22cm, Depth 67cm
$1,000-1,500
1057
A PAPUAN GULF WOOD GOPE BOARD
With a central human face surrounded by large chevron motifs, well used with a good patina.
Height 112, Width 29cm, Depth 8cm
provenance
Sotheby’s London, 1975
$2,000-3,000
1058
A NEW GUINEA SE HIGHLANDS WOOD SHIELD
Decorated with a highly abstracted human figure in low relief accentuated with ochre and black pigment.
119 x 43cm
$800-1,200
1059
A BOIKEN CARVED WOOD BIRD BOWL
The bowl of subtle oval form surmounted by a bird head and with incised linear decoration, good well-used patina.
Height 9cm, Width 49cm, Depth 29.5cm
provenance
Deutscher and Hackett, Melbourne
$3,500-4,500
1060
A WASHKUK NAKUMA YINA FIGURE
Wood with pigment, with a prominent phallic shaped nose, stone tooled pre-contact with good patina.
Height 66cm, Width 26cm, Depth 20cm (not including stand)
other notes
An early example of a striking and powerful entity associated with the Yina Ma cycle of the Yam harvest.
$3,000-6,000
1061
A MASSIM WOOD ANCESTOR FIGURE
Of classic form, seated with the elbows on the upraised knees, fine incised decoration and with a good patina compatible with age.
Height 30cm, Width 9cm, Depth 13cm
provenance
Peter Hallinan. No. 14531453 on the base.
$800-1,200
1060
1059
A RAMU WOOD MALE MASK
Powerfully carved with red and blue pigment, the eyes inset with conus shell discs. Height 74cm, Width 30cm, Depth 25cm (not including stand)
$15,000-25,000
1063
A LUMI WOOD SHIELD
Deep incised decoration comprising stylized clan markings and with ancient fibre bindings for attachment, broken spear-tips remaining, a very early example.
98 x 62cm
other notes
The flat-edged curved waisted body motifs on either side of the central portion bear a strong resemblance to Dong Son culture axe heads which have been excavated on the north coast of New Guinea. It is a fascinating conjecture when one considers that the axe heads found in New Guinea date from c. 500 BCE
The curvilinear motifs are thought to represent sex organs.
$2,000-3,000
1064
A VOKEO ISLAND WOOD MASK
Well carved with red linear decoration over the dark patina of the front of the mask, the back with a bite-stick intact as the means for it to be worn.
Height 47cm, Width 23cm, Depth 10cm (not including stand)
$1,000-2,000
1065
A SOLOMON ISLANDS WAND INSET WITH GOLDEN NAUTILUS
First half 19th century, the wood support covered with resin into which the shell plaquettes are set.
Length 26cm
$600-1,000
1066
A FINE EARLY SEPIK RIVER WOOD FIGURE
Well carved with a loop at the top for suspension.
Height 20cm
$1,000-1,500
1067
AN ATAURO WOOD MALE FIGURE
Standing with the arms pendent, good patina, lighter around the middle where there was previously a cloth garment.
Height 29cm
provenance
Dr Hugh Gallagher
$600-1,000
1068
A FINE OLD ARAWE SHIELD, WEST NEW BRITAIN
Comprised of three carved panels each decorated with incised lime-filled totemic motifs, black pigment accentuating the designs, the back with additional painted decoration, bound together with split cane bindings.
Height 142cm
$1,500-2,500
1069
A PAIWAN WOOD CEREMONIAL DOUBLE-CUP
Taiwan, of classic form, used in oath-taking and marriage ceremonies, carved with human faces and with a handle at either end in the form of a human figure.
Length 60cm
$600-1,000
1070
A BATAK TURTLE SHELL CEREMONIAL COMB
19th/early 20th century, of classic form with images of deer surmounted by cockerels, overall patina.
Height 17cm
$600-1,000
1071
TWO VERY RARE TAHITIAN SHELL CROWNS
19th century or earlier, each comprising tightly attached whorls, each of eight shells, all attached to a woven coir cord. (2) Diameter 24cm; 25cm
provenance
Label attached reads “presented by W J Wintle 20.V1.25” and with description
$2,800-3,500
1072
A BALINESE COCKFIGHTING SET
19th century, comprising a hinged ebony box in the form of a mythological figure, inset eyes and with razor-sharp blades in the fitted interior. Hight 22cm, Width 8.5cm
provenance
Collection of James Fairfax AC
Leonard Joel, Sydney, The Decorative Arts Collection of James Fairfax AC, 31 August 2017, lot 118
$1,200-1,800
1073
A BALINESE WOOD FIGURE OF RRANGDA 19th/20th century, the powerfully carved and polychromed child-devouring witch, wearing garlands of skulls and holding the child she is about to devour in the right hand.
Height 46cm
$4,000-6,000
1074
A SAWHANKALOK CELADON JAR
Finely incised foliate scrolling, loop handles.
Height 21cm, Diameter 12cm
$800-1,200
1075
A SUKOTHAI STYLE BRONZE
WALKING BUDDHA
18th/19th century, finely cast of classic form. Height 40cm
$1,200-1,800
1076
A PAIR OF INDO-PORTUGUESE WOOD ANGELS
16th century, each with one outstretched arm originally holding a candle (?) one missing both wings, the other one wing, polychrome decoration over gesso.
Largest: Height 47cm, Width 27cm, Depth 23cm (not including stand)
$1,500-2,500
1077
A NAGA WOOD EQUESTRIAN FIGURE
19th century, the rider carved separately, the horse made in separate sections and with a rich dark patina.
Height 46cm, Width 52cm, Depth 12cm
$2,000-3,000
1078
AN INDIAN WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER 16th/17th century, reclining Krishna receives a kneeling maiden Radha (?) with Arjuna standing behind her.
24cm x 10cm
$1,400-1,800
1077
1071
1079
THREE SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE FIGURES OF HANUMAN
South India, 18th/19th century, three interestingly different representations of the deity, each with patina reflecting considerable age. (3)
Largest: Height 10.5cm
$500-1,000
1080
A WOOD FIGURE OF THE GODDESS GANGAUR
Rajasthan, 19th century, wearing a glass rakahdi, nose ring and silver bangles, embellished with a pearl belt.
Height 49, Width 15cm, Depth 13cm
$600-1,200
1081
A SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A SAINT
18th century, seated on a lotiform base, the whole with a fine dark patina.
Height 12cm
$1,000-1,500
1082
A SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE GROUP OF RADHA AND KRISHNA
Each figure of classic form, Krishna originally holding a flute in his guise as Venugopala, fine overall patina.
Largest: Height 22cm
$1,000-1,500
1083
A FINE EARLY SOUTH INDIAN TEMPLE BELL
The handle in the form of a standing figure of Hanuman, wearing elaborate detailed garments, the whole with a good aged patina.
Height 22cm, Diameter 13.5cm
$800-1,200
1084
AN INDIAN PICHAVAI
Krishna playing a flute to the gopis (milkmaids), sacred cows comprising the background motif.
152 x 116.5cm
$700-1,000
1085
A FINE TANTRIC COCO DE MER YONI
South India, 19th century or earlier, worked to amplify female aspect.
Height 14cm, Width 24, Depth 29cm
$1,500-2,500
1086
THREE BENGALI OR RAJASTHANI
COPPER YONI PURIFICATION DISHES (KOSHA KUSHI)
Comprising two open ended examples representing married women and one closed representing an unmarried woman (3).
Largest: Length 35cm, Width 15cm
other notes
Also known as arghya patra and used for offering holy water to God in tantric worship of the Mother.
$600-1,200
1087
A GANDHARA GREY SCHIST BUDDHA
2nd/3rd century, seated in dhyanasana wearing elaborate jewellery.
Height 34cm, Width 19cm, Depth 7cm
provenance
Sotheby’s, Sydney, 1987
$2,000-3,000
1087
1088
A GUPTA PERIOD NORTH INDIAN PINK STONE HEAD OF A WOMAN
5th century, well-carved naturalistic face.
Height 14cm, Width 12cm, Depth 13cm
$800-1,500
1089
AN INDIAN STONE FIGURE FRAGMENT
In the form of the head of a deity, broken from a larger piece; the features well-carved and with elaborate jewellery.
Height 28cm, Width 18cm
$1,000-1,500
1090
A PALA GREY STONE RELIEF PANEL
10th/11th century, comprising five figures, probably Surya and Indra flanked by attendants, an elephant to one side and a horse bearing a Chakra disc associated with Surya on the other.
Height 13cm, Width 37cm, Diameter 11cm
provenance
Alice and Nasli Heeramaneck, Sotheby’s New York c. 1976
$1,500-2,500
1091
A GREY STONE INDIAN GODDESS FEMALE BUST
10th/11th century, central India, in the form of a female bust, her right arm raised, wearing large earrings and elaborate coiffure, mounted.
Height 25.5cm, (Stand: Width 11cm, Depth 10cm)
provenance
Collection of the Late Andrew Solomon, London, inv. no. A69
Oriental Antiquities Ltd., 21 Barrett Street, London W1, 14 May 1971 (accompanied by original purchase receipt)
$2,500-3,500
1092
A SOUTH INDIAN BRASS NAGA-PROTECTED NANDI
19th century, made in two pieces and with good patina.
Height 26cm, Width 14cm, Depth 9.5cm
$600-1,000
1093
A FINELY MODELLED SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE HORSE
Made as a support for a lamp as an altar piece.
Height 19cm, Width 14.5cm, Depth 9.5cm
$600-900
1094
A SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE LAKSHMI GANAPARTI LAMP
The row of butter lamp receptacles along the top, fine relief image of Lakshmi with elephants to either side on each side of the base.
Height 26cm, Width 26cm, Depth 5cm (not including stand)
$800-1,200
1095
TWO INDO-PORTUGUESE MYTHOLOGICAL ANIMALS
South India, 17th century or earlier, rampant with lion-inspired bodies and mythological beast Kirtimukha heads, polychrome decoration remaining.
Height 62cm; 63cm
$1,500-2,500
1096
A VERY GOOD SOUTH INDIAN EQUESTRIAN BRONZE GROUP
Comprising the rider representing Shiva as Kordoba.
Height 25.5cm, Width 13.5cm, Depth 7cm
$1,200-1,800
1097
AN EARLY SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE NANDI
Possibly Vijanagra medieval period, well modelled.
Height 7cm, Width 9cm, Depth 5.5cm
$800-1,200
1098
A SOUTH INDIAN WOOD GAURI HEAD
18th/19th century, naturalistically carved with red pigment remaining and with a rich ancient patina.
Height 30cm, Width 17cm, Depth 14cm (not including stand)
$1,500-2,000
1099
A HIMACHAL PRADESH WOOD
SHAIVITE MASK
Powerfully carved with painted decoration on the front.
Height 42cm, Width 25cm, Depth 16cm (not including stand)
$1,500-2,000
1100
A MUSTANG WOOD SHAMANIC MASK
The powerful face surmounted by a frieze of heads, the whole with a dark early patina.
Height 29cm, Width 19cm
$1,500-2,000
1101
A CENTRAL INDIAN STONE FIGURE OF KRISHNA VENUGOPALA
18th/19th century, of classic form, the arms held aloft originally holding a flute (now lacking), on a lotiform base and with good patina.
Height 27cm
$1,200-2,200
1102
A MUGHAL BRASS WINE EWER
17th/18th century, of classic form, the flattened globular body incised in panels on either side, the whole with a deep patina indicative of much age and usage.
Height 31cm, Width 32cm, Depth 15cm
$600-1,000
1103
A NEPALESE BRASS FIGURE GROUP OF VISHNU AND LAKSHMI
17th/18th century, on a stepped base and with various attributes of the deity surrounding the figures and in the encircling aureole.
Height 13cm; Height 16cm
$800-1,200
1104
A NEPALESE SILVER ORACLE CROWN
Comprising a silver crown with elaborate repousse decoration on each element of the crown, with five citipati skull heads each with an insert of a leafshaped attachment gilded and with coral insets, the lower section with a further array of skull heads and with turquoise insets, a brocade padded headpiece facilitating wear on the interior.
Height 20cm, Diameter 24cm
$1,200-1,800
1105
A FINE SENNEH KELIM
19th century, central cartouche with very fine floral and geometric motifs.
197 x 130cm
$2,000-3,000
1106
A QAJAR CALLIGRAPHIC MAGIC BOWL 18th/19th century.
Diameter 15cm
$1,000-1,500
1107
AN EARLY SAFAVID TINNED COPPER EWER 17th century, with a serpent-form handle and spot terminal, the whole with incised decoration and fine patina.
Height 40cm, Width 25cm, Depth 14cm
$800-1,200
1108
AN EARLY ISLAMIC BEGGARS BOWL KASHKUL
The plain body of the vessel with fine early patina, the suspension chain attached to hinged brass rings, domed brass circular elements encircling the chain. 29cm x 13cm
$600-1,200
1109
A FINE SENNEH KELIM
19th century, central cartouche with very fine floral and geometric motifs.
195 x 126cm
$2,000-3,000
1105
1110
A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF JIZO BOSATSU
Muromachi/Momoyama period, late 16th century, shown in the guise of a serene monk with shaved head, his right hand carrying Shakujo (staff) and in his left a Tama or Buddhist jewel, seated on a gold lacquered lotus pedestal (later Edo addition c.1800). Height 17cm, 34cm including pedestal
provenance
Y.Tsuruki & Co, Kyoto, 1988
Collection of James Fairfax AC
Leonard Joel, Sydney, The Decorative Arts Collection of James Fairfax AC, 31 August 2017, lot 155
$8,000-12,000
1111
A JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD
TENGU MASK
Meiji Period, vigorously carved with good patina. Height 48cm, Width 41cm, Depth 38cm
$600-1,200
1112
A RARE AINU ROBE (ATTUSH)
Woven of bark-derived fibre from either the elm or weeping willow and with indigo died cotton embroidered panels of protective symbols and clan emblems embroidered in light coloured thread. The symbols act to ward off evil spirits and protect the wearer.
136 x 124cm
provenance
Jean-Pierre Hauchecorne, Paris
Piasa Auction House, Paris, 28 September 2022
other notes
Jean-Pierre Hauchecorne (b. 1908, Paris) was the son of French consul Armand Hauchecorne and nephew of Orientalist sculptor Gaston Hauchecorne. After studying at Lycée Louis-le-Grand and completing military service, he joined his father in Japan in 1931 as a secretary and later became a French professor in Shizuoka, where one of his students, Yasuhiro Nakasone, would go on to become Prime Minister. He continued teaching in Kansai and Kyoto until his imprisonment during WWII, from which he was freed in 1945. During the war, he also protected the collection of Italian ethnologist Fosco Maraini. In 1933, he married Hatsuko Odan, a descendant of a samurai family, with whom he had two children. From the 1950s to 1970s, Hauchecorne travelled across Japan collecting traditional crafts and became close to the Mingei movement, forming friendships with key figures like Kawai Kanjiro, Bernard Leach, and Moriguchi Kako. He promoted Japanese folk arts to both local and foreign audiences.
He returned to France in his seventies, settling near Montpellier and later in Nice, where he died in 1995.
$6,000-10,000
1113
SHIBAYAMA OSTRICH EGG WITH BIRDS
Showa Period.
Height 16cm, Diameter 13cm
$1,000-1,500
1114
A MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE INCENSE BURNER
19th century, elaborate modelling of the dragon which wraps around the spherical body, good patina.
Height 25cm, Width 25cm, Depth 23cm
$1,000-1,500
1115
A FINE PAIR OF SHOWA PERIOD BRONZE VASES
One decorated with lotus pods and a frog, the other with lotiform decoration and with birds, fine patina.
Height 33cm, Diameter 19cm (each)
$2,000-3,000
1116
AN EARLY QING DYNASTY BRONZE INCENSARIO
18th century, in the form of an elephant, with raised and painted vestments and jewellery, the figure of Kuan Yin (?) seated and forming a lid to the vessel.
Height 41cm, Width 32cm, Depth 13cm
$1,500-2,500
1117
TWO HAN DYNASTY CERAMIC WARRIOR FIGURES
Each figure wearing robes retaining coloured pigment, both of classic form. (2)
Height 45cm
$800-1,200
1118
A HAN DYNASTY STANDING FIGURE
Of typical columnar form, the arms lacking as is usual.
Height 60cm
$600-1,000
1119
A QING DYNASTY PORCELAIN CHARGER
Red glazed foliate and tendril motifs on the front. Diameter 34cm
$800-1,200
1120
A YUEYAO CELADON EAR-CUP
3rd/4th century AD, classic form and intact.
Height 3.5cm, Width 10cm, Depth 6cm
provenance
Estate Walter Hochstadter, 1970-71
$900-1,500
1121
A JADE CONG
Possibly Neolithic, cylindrical form with incised linear and mask motifs.
Height 25cm, Width 8cm, Depth 8cm
$1,000-2,000
$2,000-4,000
1123
A TEKE WOOD MALE FETISH FIGURE
African Republic of Congo, standing with the geometric formed legs flexed, the hands on the protruding stomach which contained the fetish material, well patinated.
Height 22cm
$800-1,200
1124
A SOUTHERN SOMALI WOOD CEREMONIAL LADLE
Finely ribbed carving covering the bowl, old native repairs and with a phallic-shaped handle.
Length 39cm
$900-1,200
1125
A SENUFO WOOD EQUESTRIAN FIGURE
Ivory Coast, the horse and rider both stylized and with good patina consistent with age.
Height 54cm, Width 36cm, Depth 8cm
$1,500-2,500
1126
AN EKOI SKIN-COVERED WOOD MASK HEAD
19th century, stylized female face with scarifications, a mirror inset on either side of the elaborate headgear, the whole with fine old patina consistent with age and usage.
Height 33.5cm, Diameter 15cm
$2,500-3,500
1127
A WAJA WOOD FEMALE FIGURE
Early 20th century, Nigeria, of cubist columnar form, the arms forming a zig zag on the sides of the body, early brown patination overall.
Height 43cm
provenance
Christensen Collection the number CCI 141130 at rear of back
$1,500-2,500
1128
A BAULE WOOD MALE FIGURE
Ivory Coast, 19th century, standing with the legs flexed, with a stylized flat face, the whole with a dark patina consistent with usage.
Height 40cm
provenance
Dr. Peter Elliott
$1,500-2,500
1129
A YORUBA BRONZE ONILE SHRINE FIGURE
Powerfully modelled with attached bells encircling the headgear, holding an offering vessel to the front.
Height 19cm
provenance
James Fairfax Collection. James Willis, San Francisco
$1,500-2,500
1131
1130
A BAMANA WOOD ANTELOPE DANCE CREST (CHIWARA)
Ségou region, Mali, in the form of a hippotragina (horse antelope).
Height 114cm, Width 30cm
provenance
The Estate of Jennifer Phipps (curator of National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne)
other notes
These headdresses, also called ci wara, are carved to honour that original mythical being. Under Ci Wara’s guidance, humans first learned to cultivate the land and became prosperous and able farmers.
$2,000-3,000
1131
A YORUBA WOOD IBEJI MALE FIGURE
Oro/Omu Aran, Igbomina, Igbuka workshop, Oyo, Nigeria, a Yoruba male Ibeji figure, Scarifications emanating from the navel down either thigh, cicatrised cheeks, fine worn patina consistent with considerable age.
Height 26cm
$800-1,200
1132
A CHOKWE WOOD MALE INITIATION MASK (CHIHUNGO)
Of classic form with fine incised decoration and good patina.
Height 16.3cm, (Stand: Width 8cm, Depth 10cm)
provenance
Late Jack Faxon, Michigan USA (Senator and creator of Michigan Council for The Arts)
$1,500-2,500
1133
A TOPOSA ELEPHANT HIDE SHIELD
South Sudan, 19th century, with a wood rib and handle at the back, a pom-pom at the top, age-appropriate patina.
Length 102cm
$600-1,000
1134
A NGALA EXECUTIONERS SWORD
With ornate curved blade with engraved decoration throughout and turned wooden handle.
Length 72.5cm overall
$600-1,000
1135
A SONGE STEEL CEREMONIAL AXE
Zaire, 19th century, the elaborate forged figurative motifs, the wood haft sheathed in copper; A Baule Ceremonial Knife, the wood scabbard sheathed with leather, Ivory Coast; and a Mangbetu Ceremonial Knife. (3)
Largest: Height 38, Width 25cm, Depth 3.5cm
$1,000-2,000
1136
AN NGOMBE STEEL AND BRASS CEREMONIAL KNIFE
He finely worked blade with incised geometric decoration, brass strap binding and sheeting around the wood handle.
Length 54cm, Width 11cm
$600-1,000
1137
A YORUBA COTTON CHIEF’S ROBE
19th/early 20th century, woven on hand-looms with the strips of fabric then sewn together into a garment, striking additional decorative panels embroidered on both sides, the whole in very good condition.
Height 131cm, Width 238cm
$600-1,200
1135
1138
TWO EARLY KUBA WOOD PALM WINE CUPS
One with a dynamic human figure handle and the other in the form of a chief’s head, both with fine early patina indicative of considerable age and usage.
Human Figure Handle: Height 13cm, Width 14cm, Depth 12cm
$600-1,000
1139
A BENIN BRONZE ARMLET
Of openwork for with a crocodile in low relief in the middle, the whole with dark patina and signs of wear.
Height 18cm, Width 9.5cm, Depth 9cm
$1,000-1,500
1140
A DAN WOOD CEREMONIAL LADLE
Liberia, finely carved with a sensitive human head finial, the whole with a rich patina.
Height 46cm
$800-1,200
1141
AN IBIBIO WOOD MASK
Powerfully constructed of wood with fetish attachments including magic items, the whole with a dark encrusted patina.
Height 27cm, Width 22cm (not including stand)
provenance
The Estate of Jennifer Phipps (curator of National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne)
$2,000-3,000
Select Works From The Robert Bleakley Collection, Part II Timed Online Auction
Bidding
Ends 17.09.2025, 12pm
Sydney
2001
A CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN WOOD COOLAMON
Of unusual straight form with finely striated carved surface on inner and outer sides.
Height 70cm, Width 17cm, Depth 6cm
$600-1,000
2002
A CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN WOOD SHIELD
Painted with red, black and white traditional motif.
Height 67cm, Width 19.5cm, Depth 9cm
$400-500
2003
A RARE CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN OCHRE GATHERING VESSEL
Carved of wood in an open ovoid form, remnant ochre within the interior and with an ancient break and section missing, rich patina overall.
Height 43cm, Width 27cm, Depth 15cm
$300-600
2004
A NORTH EASTERN ARNHEMLAND WOOD YIDAKI
Painted clan motifs covering the entire surface and incorporating serpent imaged enclosed in white raark.
Length 159cm
$600-800
2005
TWO TORRES STRAITS TURTLE SHELL ARMLETS*
19th/early 20th century, each with incised lime-filled clan motif decoration, one with a turtle. (2)
Height 9cm, Diameter 10cm
$350-550
2006
A SEPIK WOOD MASK
Height 51cm, Width 23cm, Depth 10cm
$300-400
2007
A SEPIK RIVER WOVEN FIBRE RAIN CAPE
Finely woven with a variety of weaving patterns, red and yellow ochre painted decoration.
36 x 130cm
$600-1,000
2008
A WASHKUK YINA FIGURE
An early example, used for yam harvest ceremonies.
Height 70cm, Width 26cm, Depth 7cm
$800-1,200
2009
A KOMBIO CERAMIC VESSEL
East Sepik, 19th century, fine incised and raised curvilinear decoration on the outer side, old patina.
Height 14cm, Diameter 21cm
$400-600
2010
A COASTAL SEPIK WOOD MASK
Slender with reddened surface.
Height 38cm, Width 14.5cm, Depth 8cm
$200-300
2011
TWO FINELY FINISHED STONE
NEW GUINEA AXE BLADES
Each with a smooth polished surface, of sophisticated form (2).
Length 22cm; Length 20cm
$300-500
2012
THREE HIGHLAND NEW GUINEA STONE CEREMONIAL AXES
Pre-Historic, each finely worked with elegant shaping of the stone.
Longest 30cm
$600-1,000
2013
TWO MASSIM SWORD CLUBS
One in black ebony, finely incised traditional clan markings on either side of the end of the blade; the other carved from black palm and with elaborate incised patterns carved on the slender blade (2).
Length: 53cm; 117cm
$500-700
2014
A MASSIM EBONY LIME SPATULA
The handle in the form of a janus figure, a second face carved on the abdomen of each figure, remnant lime in the incised scroll decoration.
Length 26cm
$400-800
2015
A MASSIM EBONY WOOD BOWL
Carved in the form of a turtle and with elaborate lime-filled decoration on the underside.
Height 7cm, Width 33cm, Depth 17cm
$300-400
2016
FOUR EARLY MASSIM LIME SPATULAS
Comprising an ebony example with a very fine vertically perforated handle and incised traditional patterns; one in black palm wood with finely incised geometric decoration and an animal head terminal; another ebony with twin janus figures; and another very early example with simple incised decoration. (4)
Length: 41cm, 35cm, 39.5cm and 39.8cm respectively
$600-1,000
2017
A MASSIM WOOD DRUM
Stone-carved and with indications of great age, later initials scratched into the side.
Length 67cm, Diameter 8cm
$200-300
2018
ANOTHER FINE EARLY MASSIM DRUM
Pre-European contact with fine carving and retaining a portion of the original lizard skin.
Length 66cm, Diameter 9cm
$400-800
2019
A HUON GULF WOOD CEREMONIAL STIRRER
A squatting figure surmounting the long scoop, the handle formed as a crocodile body. Length 82cm, Width 8cm
$600-900
2020
A HUON GULF CEREMONIAL CLAN BOARD
Carved and painted on either side with clan motifs. Height 133cm, Width 52cm, Depth 2cm
$500-800
2021
A HUON WOOD MORTAR AND PESTLE
Finely carved with a kneeling anthropomorphic figure supporting the well-shaped mortar. Mortar: Height 16cm, Width 7cm, Depth 6cm; Pestle: Length 16cm
provenance
Harry Beran Collection
$600-1,200
2022
A MOUNT HAGEN CEREMONIAL AXE
Fine fibre bindings, of unusual form and with a good patina consistent with considerable age.
Height 50cm, Width 56cm
$450-650
2023
AN ASMAT WOOD SHIELD
Finely carved and with an early Patina indicative of considerable age.
Length 198.5cm, Width 40cm, Depth 10cm
$800-1,000
2024
THREE NEW GUINEA HIGHLANDS SHELL AND FIBRE PECTORALS*
Each with indications of considerable age, embellished with pigments.
Largest: Height 36cm, Width 29cm, Depth 5cm
$400-800
2025
A PAIR OF MAPRIK WOVEN FIBRE YAM MASKS
Representing parrots, with a rich patina showing workmanship by the same hand, different colouration, tightly woven with aged backs.
Largest: Height 33cm, Width 27cm Depth 12cm
provenance
Collected by a teacher at Maprik High School, mid 1970s
$300-400
2026
THREE SHELL JEWELLERY ITEMS*
Including two New Guinea necklaces and a Solomon Islands necklet comprised of clam shell plaquettes with serrated edge and of triangulate form, blue glass trade beads and on a fibre support (3).
Longest 71cm
$400-800
2027
THREE NEW GUINEA GIANT CLAM SHELL CURRENCY UNITS AND A SOLOMON ISLANDS CLAM SHELL ARMLET* (4).
Largest: Diameter 15cm
$600-800
2028
A GROUP OF KULA TRADE SHELL AND FIBRE JEWELLERY*
Largest: Length 102cm
$250-350
2029
THREE MENDI HIGHLAND NEW GUINEA GORGETS*
Two with finely woven fibre suspension straps, each with incised and pigmented decoration (3).
Largest: Width 21cm
$400-600
2030
FOUR NEW GUINEA CLAM SHELL CURRENCY UNITS*
Each with fine patina, two smaller units bound together with fibre. (3)
Largest: Diameter 13cm
$300-600
2031
AN IATMUL SHELL AND FIBRE BRIDAL HEADDRESS (MBUUSAP)*
Of classic form and showing significant age. Length 55cm
other notes
A closely related example in The Musee Quai Branly, Paris identifies the numerous cowrie shells as representing great value and indicative of trade between coastal and inland dwelling peoples.
$300-600
2032
FIVE NEW GUINEA SHELL JEWELLERY ITEMS*
Including a finely made necklet of conus shell discs of graduating diameter; two large necklaces of shell discs and a finely formed boars tusk pendant (5).
Largest: Length 112cm
$400-500
2033
A GROUP OF NEW GUINEA SHELL JEWELLERY*
Including a necklet of tree kangaroo teeth (labelled as such), a dogs teeth necklet, another tooth necklet (possibly dolphin teeth) and a necklet of vertebrae (4).
Largest: Length 45cm
$400-800
2034
A GROUP OF EARLY NEW GUINEA SHELL JEWELLERY*
Comprising bracelets made from conus shell; white cowrie shells and other fibre and shell elements. (4)
Largest: Length 36cm
$300-600
2035
A FINE NEW GUINEA NORTH COAST SHELL NECKLET*
Comprising a white cowrie shell suspended from a cord of conus shell discs.
Length 40cm
$500-900
2036
A PAPUAN GULF SHELL AND TORTOISE SHELL HEAD ORNAMENT (KAP KAP) *
Finely worked turtle shell openwork disc attached with fibre holding a colonial period button.
Diameter 14cm
provenance
Peter Hallinan the number H1078 on the back
$400-800
2037
TWO FINE AND EARLY CLAM SHELL BRACELETS AND TWO TOOTH NECKLACES*
Each with a fine patina indicating considerable age and wear. (4)
Both necklaces 42cm, Largest bracelet diameter 13cm
$400-800
2038
THREE FINE AND EARLY NEW GUINEA SHELL JEWELLERY ITEMS*
Including a Highland New Guinea War Charm of anthropomorphic form, a shell necklet and another with dogs teeth (3).
Largest: Length 29cm, Width 13cm
$400-800
2039
TWO YANGORU TALIPUN BRIDE PRICE*
Comprising giant green turbo shell currency units surmounted by a human face on one and a stylized bird face on the other, polychrome ochre decoration, Prince Alexander Mtns.
Largest: Height 45cm, Width 18cm, Depth 12cm
$400-800
2040
A SOLOMON ISLANDS FIBRE GIANT CLAM SHELL PROTECTIVE DEVICE*
Carved giant clam shell elements attached to a fibre support.
Length 50cm
$400-600
2041
TWO SOLOMON ISLANDS WOOD DANCE WANDS
North Malaita Island, one in the form a bird, the other of rare human form, both finely carved with traces of ochre painted designs.
Largest 55cm
$400-600
2042
A MATTY ISLAND TURTLE BONE AND WOOD BREADFRUIT SPLITTER*
First half 19th century.
Length 34cm
provenance
Gift from John Hewitt c.1978
$300-500
2043
A NEW BRITAIN STONE PINEAPPLE-HEAD CLUB
The finely worked stone head with pyramidal spikes, well patinated wood handle.
Length 35cm
$400-600
2044
A FLY RIVER WOOD FIGURE AND A PAPUAN GULF ANCESTORAL BOARD
The figure of abstract anthropomorphic form; the board with incised lime-filled geometric decoration including a human face. (2) 37cm; 35cm
$500-800
2045
AN ADMIRALTY ISLANDS CEREMONIAL COMB*
Finely made with a face and dentate decoration on the resin handle which is painted with red and white pigment.
Height 44cm, Width 26cm
$500-800
2046
FIVE ADMIRALTY ISLANDS GLASS BEAD ARMBANDS
19th century, each with fine geometric motifs (5). Largest 19.5 x 15.5cm
$600-1,000
2047
TWO RARE AND EARLY MARSHALL ISLANDS WOVEN FIBRE MATS
Each substantially intact allowing for age and rarity, some damages.
126 x 126cm, 91 x 91cm
$600-1,000
AXE BLADE
A fine early example.
15 x 9 cm
$500-800
2049
AN ABELAM CARVED COCONUT INSTRUMENT
In the form of a human head with two circular holes to facilitate use as a musical instrument, remaining polychrome decoration.
Height 12cm, Width 12cm, Depth 13cm
$300-500
2050
TWO EARLY FIJI WOOD SPEARS AND TWO NEW GUINEA ARROWS
One spear stone-carved with three prominent barbs encircling the central haft of the section incorporating the point; and another spear and two New Guinea arrows (4).
Spear 310cm,
$600-800
2051
A FINE EARLY FIJIAN SPERM WHALE TOOTH (TABUA)*
18th/19th century, with plaited sennit fibre neckband, deep patina.
Length 15cm
$500-700
2052
A FIJI SPERM WHALE TOOTH*
Richly patinated ancient example.
Length 19cm
$600-800
2053
AN EARLY FIJI SPERM WHALE TOOTH*
18th/19th century, deep patina, with woven sennit cord attached.
Length 14cm
$500-700
2054
A VANUATU BOARS TUSK BRACELET*
Very rare in describing a full circle, fine patina. Diameter 8.5cm
$300-500
2055
TWO FINE AND EARLY FIJI THROWING CLUBS (ULA)
Each with a spherical head made from a root burl and with incised dentate hand section and with ancient patina.
Length 42cm; 35cm
$400-600
2056
A FIJIAN COCONUT SHELL KAVA CUP
With a finely woven coir flange handle, an ink inscription reading 17.X11.77 beside the interior of the handle indicating an 1877 collection date.
Height 8cm, Diameter 19cm
$600-1,000
2057
TWO TONGAN NECK PENDANTS*
One of whale tooth with indications of great age, rich deep patina and pierced for suspension, the other of giant clam shell replicating a cachalot tooth, incised linear approximation of the veins in the tooth, pierced twice for suspension (2).
Longest: Length 11cm
$500-800
2058
A WHALERS LADLE*
Constructed of whalebone, with a deep bowl, fine patina and original early repair.
Length 34cm, Width 12cm, Depth 6cm
provenance
The Estate of Jennifer Phipps (curator of National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne)
$400-800
2059
TORAJA ARMOUR
Sulawesi.
63 x 45cm (not including stand)
$400-600
2060
A SWAZI WOOD NECKREST
Swaziland, 19th century, flaring ridged legs, darkened decoration and fine patina.
Length 48.5cm
other notes
Used to preserve elaborate coiffures.
$400-600
2061
A KAMBATA OR HADIYA PEOPLE WOOD NECKREST, ETHIOPIA
19th century, in the form of a temple structure, fine early patination.
Height 22cm, Width 22cm, Depth 7cm
$400-600
2062
A FINE LUBA OR YAKA WOOD
DOUBLE-MOUTH PALM WINE CUP
Zaire, elegantly carved with a human figure forming a projecting handle device in the centre of either side, the whole with a glossy patina indicating considerable age and usage.
Height 12cm, Width 17cm, Depth 14cm
$400-600
2063
TWO CENTRAL AFRICAN KNIVES
Each with signs of considerable age and with fine patina. (2)
Length 42cm, Width 18cm; Length 44cm, Width 10cm
$300-500
2064
FOUR NORTH AFRICAN, MORROCAN (?) DAGGERS
Each with good patina and signs of age and use. Longest: Length 45cm
$400-600
2065
A SONGE WOOD SPATULA AND A SENUFO WOOD SPOON
The spatula with handle in the form of a human figure and spoon with an antelope head finial. (2)
Height 27cm, Width 8cm; Width 10cm , respectively
$200-300
2066
A YORUBA FEMALE IBEJI FIGURE
Baba Magba, Igbomina, Nigeria, with Reckitts Blue to the coiffure and wearing beads to the neck, waist and wrist.
Height 23.5cm
$400-800
2067
A BAMANA WOOD FEMALE FIGURE
19th century, of cubist style carving with metal inset eyes, incised body markings and with a fine dark patina, originally the top of a ceremonial staff.
Height 30cm
$400-600
2068
A MONTOL WOOD DOUBLE-HEADED FIGURE
Nigeria, powerfully carved and with a fine patina.
Height 37cm, Width 9m
$300-600
2069
A YORUBA WOOD CEREMONIAL KOLA NUT CONTAINER AND AN IGBO WOOD RITUAL CONTAINER
The Yoruba wood container carved in relief with a human face and ceremonial elements, painted decoration and with a good patina; the ritual container with an elaborate central lid carved with two heads, the whole with a rich ancient patina (2).
Height 18cm, Diameter 38cm
$400-800
2070
AN ETHIOPIAN WOOD MANCALA BOARD 18th century, with a rich patina indicative of great age and usage.
Length 66cm
$200-400
2071
TWO MASSIM WOOD BOWLS
Each of hemispherical form, one with clais incised decoration around the rim, the other with a patina signifying considerable age and usage (2).
Height 14cm, Diameter 30cm; Height 11cm, Diameter 30cm
$200-300
2072
FIVE NAGA CLAM SHELL NECKLACES AND TWO NORTH AFRICAN AMBER RESIN NECKLACES*
Three with a segment of a conch incised with tribal motifs and suspended from a clam shell bead necklace; two with early blue glass trade beads of cylindrical form, one with dark spacer beads and the other with a combination of dark beads and white clam shell beads; and two with well-worn resin beads (7).
Longest: Length 38cm
$600-1,000
2073
TWO SOUTH INDIAN BELLS
One with three Hanuman figures protected by nagas and the other with two deities at the finial. (2)
Largest: Height 28cm, Width 11cm
$200-300
2074
A SOUTH INDIAN BRASS FIGURE OF PARVATI
19th century, of classic form, standing in abhanga pose, well-modelled and with a good patina.
Height 22.5cm, Width 8cm
$300-500
2075
A SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE OF A THEYYAM
Early 19th century, standing within an aureole and holding a staff in the right hand, wearing a pleated sarong and a necklet.
Height 15cm; Height 17cm
other notes
This figure from Kerala most likely represents a dancer who assumes the role of a god in ceremony and for that period only, is known as Theyyam, an embodiment of the god.
$300-500
2076
FOUR JAIN AND SOUTH INDIAN BRASS FIGURES
Comprising: a jain figure, a South Indian figure of Krishna; a South Indian figure of Radha; and a Burmese colonial period figure of a South Indian devotional figure. (4)
Height 18cm, Width 5cm
$200-300
2077
A SOUTH INDIAN BRASS PAN BOX
Amusingly made in the form of a four-footed rectangular bodied vessel with a human head protruding in front.
Height 21cm, Width 18cm, Depth 14cm
$300-500
2078
A SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE MEDITATION MIRROR
18th/19th century, the separately made circular mirror fitted to a slot at the top of the rectangular base, with a rich encrusted patina.
Height 27, Width 19, Depth 16cm
$400-600
2079
A SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE GROUP OF RADHA AND KRISHNA
18th/19th century, of classic form, Krishna in the guise of Venugopala, the flute now missing, good deep patina.
Largest: Height 22cm
$400-800
2080
A SOUTH INDIAN FIGURE OF UMA AS A LAMP BEARER
18th century, rich green patina.
Height 13cm, Width 5cm, Depth 7cm
$300-500
2081
A SOUTH INDIAN BRASS HEAD OF GAURI
Well-modelled and with a good patina, a classic form of the goddess who is an avatar of Parvati and Uma, associated with power, energy, beauty and motherhood.
Height 12cm, Width 12cm, Depth 12cm
$300-500
2082
TWO INDIAN BRONZES OF VISHNU
Showing signs of considerable age.
Height 9cm; 10cm
$200-300
2083
TWO BRASS JAIN SEATED FIGURES
One an emaciated skeletal figure of a Jina as an aesthetic, the other a well-modelled Jina (2).
Height 6.2cm; 6.5cm
$1,000-1,500
2084
THREE SMALL INDIAN BRONZES
Comprising Bhadrakali; a miniature Holy Family Shrine; and a Balakrishna (3).
Height: 7.5cm; 4cm; 6.5cm
$250-350
2085
A FINE KASHMIR SHAWL AND EMBROIDERED CUSHION COVER
North Indian, 19th century or earlier (2).
Shawl: 169 x 348cm; Cushion cover: 51 x 41cm
$400-600
2086
A RAJASTHAN SILVER-GILT PENDANT
Finely worked repousse with a central equestrian figure flanked by palms and foliate tendrils, two loops at the top for suspension.
13.5 x 12cm
$400-600
2087
TWO SMALL BRONZES
18th century, one of a Nepalese mythological creature; the other a good South Indian Nandi (2).
Largest: Height 8cm, Width 3.5cm, Depth 5cm
$250-350
2088
FOUR SOUTH INDIAN BRASS HINDU IMAGES
Including Vishnu; Garuda and two attendants. Largest: Height 10cm, Width 3.5cm, Depth 2.5cm
$200-300
2089
AN INDIAN SHAIVITE BRASS CEREMONIAL BOWL
19th century, heads and sacred symbols encircling the vessel.
Height 10cm, Width 11.5cm
$300-600
2090
AN INDIAN BRONZE EROTIC GROUP
19th century, comprising intertwined figures engaged in sexual contact.
Height 15cm, Width 15cm, Depth 14cm
$300-500
2091
AN EARLY FIGURE OF DURGA
17th/18th century, left foot on the head of a diminutive buffalo demon which she has slain.
Height 15cm, Width 10.5cm, Depth 4cm
$300-400
2092
TWO INDIAN WOOD PORTRAIT HEADS OF RAJPUTS
Early 19th century, each realistically modelled with elaborate headgear.
Height 24cm, Width 19cm, Depth 11cm (each)
$600-1,000
2093
A SOUTH INDIAN BRASS AMULET OF HANUMAN
The dynamic figure of the monkey god striding, three naga heads above, the whole with a fine patina, a loop handle for suspension at the back.
Diameter 12cm
$500-800
2094
FOUR SMALL INDIAN BRONZES OF DEITIES
Including two figures of Vishnu and two attendants. (4)
Largest: Height 8cm
$500-800
2095
A BHUTA BRONZE FIGURE OF A RIDER 19th century, Kerala, the well-modelled figure of a warrior in military attire with a fine overall patina.
Height 17cm, Width 10cm, Depth 8cm
$500-800
2096
A SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A SAINT 18th/19th century, standing on a stepped rectangular base, a flame aureole encircling the figure, with a good patina.
Height 28cm, Width 13.5cm, Depth 11cm
$800-1,000
2097
A SOUTH INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF VAMANA
South Indian, 18th/19th century, the Vishnu Avatar standing with elaborate accoutrements.
Height 16cm, Width 8cm
$800-1,200
2098
TWO SOUTH INDIAN WOOD MARAPACHI FIGURES
19th century, both of classic form, one missing the arms, each with a fine patina consistent with age.
Largest: Height 36cm, Width 11.5cm, Depth 5cm
$400-600
2099
A SET OF SIX INDIAN SILVER LOTUS-SHAPED BOWLS
Each finely worked with incised and repousse decoration, each marked ‘800’ to base.
Height 5cm, Width 12cm, Depth 12cm (each), 709g (total)
$700-900
2100
A FINE ANGLO-INDIAN SILVER TEA CADDY
With incised images of landscape and buildings.
Height 17cm, Width 17cm, Depth 18cm
$300-500
2101
AN INDIAN SILVER BOWL
Deep repousse decoration showing a boar hunt.
Width 8.5cm
$280-350
2102
A MINDANAO SILVER INLAID BRASS BETEL CONTAINER
Of classic rectangular form, the interior with four lidded compartments, fine patina.
Height 9cm, Width 18cm, Depth 8cm
$300-500
2103
THREE ANNAMESE CERAMIC LIDDED VESSELS
Each with underglaze floral motif decoration. (3)
Largest: Height 11, Diameter 11.5cm
$500-800
2104
A SANGKHALOK CERAMIC CHARGER
Celadon glaze with incised foliate and floral motifs to the interior.
Height 8.5cm, Diameter 31cm
$300-500
2105
A TIMOR WOOD SPOON WITH A FEMALE FIGURE
Belu, West Timor, Indonesia, a two-tiered buffalo horn terminal above the figure, the whole with fine old patina.
Height 25cm
provenance
The Hugh Gallagher Collection
$400-800
2106
A JAVANESE BRONZE CENSER AND AN ARCHAIC BRONZE OIL LAMP (2)
The censer: Height 11cm, Width 23cm, Depth 11cm
$300-500
2107
A BALINESE WOOD MYTHOLOGICAL ANIMAL
A rectangular hole in the back probably intended as a support for a gamelan or a chest.
Height 23, Width 25cm, Depth 11cm
$150-250
2108
A GROUP OF ASSORTED BALINESE TEXTILES
Various artists, early-mid 20th century, assorted works, mostly mythological narrative, pigments on cotton cloth.
provenance
Leonard Joel, Melbourne, The Attilio Guarracino collection of Art and Asian Decorative Arts, 19 May 2025, lot 245
$300-400
2109
A GROUP OF ASSORTED BALINESE TEXTILES
Various artists, early-mid 20th century, assorted works, mostly mythological narrative, pigments on cotton cloth.
provenance
Leonard Joel, Melbourne, The Attilio Guarracino collection of Art and Asian Decorative Arts, 19 May 2025, lot 246
$300-400
2110
TWO TIBETAN BRASS SINGING BOWLS
Each with signs of usage and age. (2)
Height 5cm, Diameter 14cm
$200-300
2111
A NAGA CONCH SHELL ARMLET
Attractively carved in a flame-like form, with signs of age and usage.
Height 15cm, Width 10cm (not including stand)
$200-300
2112
A NEPALESE SHAMAN’S MASK
Height 23cm, Width 15cm, Depth 8cm (not including stand)
$400-600
2113
TWO NEPALESE BRASS OFFERING LAMPS
South Indian, 19th century, one a Sukunda of classic form with Ganesh seated behind the leaf-shaped bowl receptacle, the other a Lakshmi Ganapathi lamp with finely detailed images on front and reverse of the upper section (2).
Height 14.5cm; 13.8cm
$500-800
2114
A NEPALESE GILT METAL CEREMONIAL COLLAR
19th/20th century, comprising plaquettes connected with metal rings, each with inset coral and turquoise insets representing deities. Diameter 25cm
$400-600
2115
A NEPALESE WOOD SHAMAN’S MASK
Sensitively carved with a rich patina. Height 24cm, Width 19cm, Depth 12cm (not including stand)
$300-400
2116
TWO NEPALESE CONCH TRUMPETS
Each worked to refine the form and embellish with incised foliate decoration on the larger (2). Largest: Height 17cm, Width 8cm (not including stand)
provenance
Collection of Issey Miyaki, Paris
$400-800
2117
A NEPALESE SUTRA MANUSCRIPT
Comprising numerous pages of script with wood board covers to either side.
Height 14cm, Width 29cm, Depth 4cm
$500-1,000
2118
A GROUP OF NINE NEPALESE APPRENTICE MASKS
Comprising models for the carving of iconic masks for ceremony according to tradition. (9) Various Sizes, Largest: Height 6cm, Width 10cm
$300-600
2119
A NEPALESE WOOD CHAMPA VESSEL
With rich dark patina compatible with great age and usage, the handle of anthropomorphic form, endless knot incised strapwork decoration and with later metal trim.
Height 32cm, Width 23cm, Depth 18cm
$400-600
2120
A NEPALESE COPPER REPOUSSE PLAQUE OF BHAVACAKRAMUDRA (THE WHEEL OF LIFE)
Finely detailed image of the wheel of life with the traditional images including the snake; pig and rooster representing pride, vanity and ignorance in the centre, 19th Century.
19.5 x 16cm
$400-600
2121
A NEPALESE BRONZE CEREMONIAL “SKULL” VESSEL KAPALA
19th/early 20th century, comprising a skull-form cup supported on three legs with a mask of Bhairava at one end and three citipati skull heads.
Height 11cm, Width 14cm, Depth 10cm
$500-800
2122
A GROUP OF KHOND BRASS ANIMALS AND AN INDIAN BRASS TOY ON WHEELS
Largest: Height 11cm, Width 11cm; various sizes
$150-250
2123
TWO KHORASAN BRONZE BOWLS
One with fine inscribed Koranic prayers on the interior and sides, the other with a central figurative medallion, both with fine patina. (2)
Height 3cm, Diameter 18cm
$500-800
2124
TWO SUFI COCO DE MER KASHKULS*
One of open form and with a copper ring for suspension, the other carved as a water pot with attached wood handle. (2)
Height 18cm, Length 28cm, Width 13cm; Length 30cm, Width 15cm
$500-800
2125
A SMALL ISLAMIC KASHKUL
In the form of a finely worked seed coconut, the sides covered with incised calligraphy/prayers and with brass rings for suspensions.
Height 10cm, Width 17cm, Depth 10cm
$800-1,200
2126
A BURMESE LACQUER SUTRA BOOK 19th century, Kammavaca, gold & lacquer, the complete text with sixteen palm leaves plus covers & ribbons.
Length 60cm, Width 15cm
$700-1,200
2127
A PRAYER WHEEL
Length 32cm
$150-250
2128
AN IRAQI CERAMIC FLASK
13th century, the blue-glazed vessel with calligraphic script encircling the neck and the body of the pot, a single strap handle.
Height 17cm, Diameter 15cm
$400-800
2129
A CLOISONNE VASE AND AN IMARI DISH
Height 13cm, Diameter 8.5cm
$300-500
2130
A JAPANESE BRONZE IKEBANA VASE Usubata.
Height 10.8, Diameter 16cm
$300-400
2131
A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN FISH PLATE
35 x 26cm
$150-250
2132
A JAPANESE DRAGON WOOD MASK 19th century, wood with articulated jaw.
Height 33cm, Width 17cm, Depth 13cm
$400-600
2133
A JAPANESE BRONZE MIRROR
Meiji Period, 19th century, raised foliate and images of squirrels playing covering the obverse side.
Height 27cm, Width 18cm
$200-300
2134
A SQUARE JAPANESE RED LACQUER TRAY 19th-20th century, with a curved rim, a central dragon encircled by stylized pommel scrolls, deeply carved through the multiple layers of black & red lacquer, the reverse plain. 27cm x 27cm
$300-400
2135
A LARGE JAPANESE HEXAGONAL FORM CLOISONNE VASE
With brocade panels containing phoenix and dragons.
Height 31.5 cm, Diameter 12cm
$400-600
2136
THREE JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASES
Meiji Period, 1868-1912. Tallest 19cm
$400-600
2137
A QING DYNASTY SMOKY QUARTZ BRUSH-POT
With animal and plant elements carved in high relief.
Height 7cm, Width 13cm, Depth 8cm
$400-600
2138
A QING DYNASTY JADE CEREMONIAL AXE
A mythological animal head in low relief on either side and a spear projecting from the tip.
Height 21cm, Width 11cm
$400-800
2139 A HAN DYNASTY BRONZE MIRROR
Eastern Han 25-220 AD, with raised decoration and text on one side.
Diameter 8cm
$300-500
2140
A CHINESE COURT NECKLACE
Comprising hedaio seeds carved with a skull or a smiling face on either side, elaborate silver mounts to a jade pendant with lucky symbols inscribed and in low relief.
Length 34cm; 26cm
$450-850
2141
A SONG DYNASTY DRAGON STORAGE JAR 10th/11th century, a dragon encircling the body of the dark brown glazes vessel.
Height 29cm
$200-300
2142
A CHINESE RED LACQUER CONTAINER
Height 23cm, Width 23cm
$200-300
2143
A REPUBLIC PERIOD BLANC DE CHINE
FIGURE OF CHAIRMAN MAO
20th century, on a square base with inscription, well modelled, likely from the 1960s period.
Height 42cm, Width 14cm, Depth 14cm
$400-800
2144
A COLONIAL SPANISH WOOD FIGURE OF A HOLY PERSON
Finely featured and with extensive polychrome remaining, deep patina.
Height 31cm
$450-550
2145
A PAIR OF SCOTTISH FIRE SCREEN FANS
Painted with Highland hunting scenes, papier maché with horn handles. (2)
One handle broken
Height 40cm, Width 24cm
$250-350
2146
KAJ FRANCK: A GLASS VASE
In the form of a goblet with twin waisted sections and a pale green tint.
Height 17cm, Diameter 7cm
$300-500
2147
ORREFORS: A CRYSTAL VASE
The pale blue body of circular form and with a sixlobed tapering foot, signed on the underside.
Height 18cm, Diameter 15cm
$200-300
2148
BAROVIER AND TOSO: A MURANO GLASS VASE
Of square section on a circular foot, fine white and red lines spiralling upward throughout, signed on the bottom.
Height 22cm, Width 11cm, Depth 11cm
$500-800
2149
A LARGE BAYEL ART DECO CRYSTAL VASE
On a flaring foot, deeply incised acid-etched geometric motifs and signed on the side of the base.
Height 38cm, Diameter 19cm
$400-600
2150
BAROVIER AND TOSO: TWO GLASS ‘BEE’ VASES
Comprising a bottle and a glass form, each thin and made with yellow linear decoration incorporated into the otherwise black forms.
Bottle: Height 36cm, Diameter 10cm; Vase: Height 15.5cm, Width 10cm, Depth 7cm
$300-600
2151
EKENAS BLOWN GLASS BOWL BY JOHN ORVAR LAKE
Fine bubbles throughout the body of the tangerinecoloured bowl, signed and dated around the base.
Height 19cm, Diameter 19cm
$300-500
2152
ALFREDO BARBINI: A CLEAR CUT CRYSTAL VASE
Height 30cm, Diameter 7cm
$900-1,500
2153
A MURANO GLASS VASE
A fine trellis of pink, red and black spiral panels in the flaring form, original Venini Murano label still affixed to the underside.
Height 18cm, Width 16cm, Depth 11cm
$400-600
2154
A MURANO ART GLASS VASE
Of black and white spiral form with applied handles and with purple bands spiralling upwards through the body of the vessel.
Height 18cm, Diameter 6cm
$400-600
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