THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS BY JOHNTHE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS BY JOHN BUNYANThe Pilgrim's Progress with eight steel engravings. Author: John Bunyan
''THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS '' by''THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS '' by John Bunyan published by Adam & Company (Limited) London England c. 1874. Embossed leather having gilt stamped pictorial cover & gilt embossed spine gilt metal frame and brass clasps; illustrated full page color plates. 10'' by 12.50''.
(2 VOL.) 'PILGRIM'S PROGRESS' JOHN(2 VOL.) 'PILGRIM'S PROGRESS' JOHN BUNYAN(lot of 2 volumes) "Pilgrim's Progress," Commemorative Edition, John Bunyan, London Printing and Publishing Company, no date (likely third quarter 19th c.), 1300 numbered pages, illustrated with numerous steel engravings, marbelized interior boards and page edges, raised bands at spine with gilt lettering, largest volume: approx 2.25"h, 10.75"w, 8"d; 9lbs total
BOOK: 'PILGRIM'S PROGRESS' ELABORATEBOOK: 'PILGRIM'S PROGRESS' ELABORATE BINDINGBook: "Pilgrim's Progress and Other Select Works," John Bunyan, Adam & Company, Newcastle on Tyne & London, (no date, c.1870), 1753 dated memoir by John S. Roberts, 799 gilt edge pages, numerous color illustrations, leather boards with raised panels having gilt lettering, the gilt Pilgrim, gilt cartouches, the raised band spine with gilt lettering and symbols, leather loss above Bunyan name at front cover, back cover with similar gilt decoration, book: approx 2.5"h, 12.25"w, 10.25"d, 7.5lbs
Utagawa Kuniyasu (1794-1832), BijinUtagawa Kuniyasu (1794-1832), Bijin (Beauties) Holding Kabuki Actors as Bunraku Puppets, 19th Century Three colour woodblock prints 14.6 x 9.8 in — 37 x 25 cm
17TH TRAVELER'S STONE ENTHRONED17TH TRAVELER'S STONE ENTHRONED BUDDHA, BURMA Grey stone, seated on integral plinth, with flaming halo, his hands in meditation mudhra, 4 3/4" tall, worn from veneration.
A Carving of a Bodhisattva in NatureA Carving of a Bodhisattva in Nature A very unusual piece of ivory with darker natural coloration. The scene depicted is a man making a pilgrimage to a Bodhisattva a Buddha who has eschewed immortality in order to lead others along that path. The carving uses the natural formation and coloration of the ivory in order to depict a natural rocky mountain setting.
JAPANESE 19TH C. IVORY FIGURE OFJAPANESE 19TH C. IVORY FIGURE OF A GAIJIN TRAVELER Western Elderly Man with hunched shoulders, long beard and turban, barefoot, holding a walking staff and a basket, on a later custom wood base, 9" figure, 11 1/2" overall. Fine condition.
Chinese carved stone Budai in aChinese carved stone Budai in a reclined position wearing a string of beads with his rotund belly exposed and holding a fan with a calligraphy inscription, resting on a sack with coins; W 11”
HEINRICH BUNTING "THE TRAVELS OFHEINRICH BUNTING "THE TRAVELS OF THE HOLY PATRIARCHS"Heinrich Bunting (1545 – 1606), "Itenerarium totius Sacrae Scripturae or, the Travels of the Holy Patriarchs," London: Adam Islip, 1636. Disbound. Height: 8 1/4 in x width: 6 1/2 in.
SKU: 04029
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Picchvai of Govardhana Puja (AnnakutaPicchvai of Govardhana Puja (Annakuta Festival), Krishna in the form of Shrinathji in a shrine at Nathdwana, a mountain of food before him, priests to either side, a herd of adorned cows with cowherds below, bracketed with a border of idols in shrines, pigment on cloth, 19th century, 82-1/2 x 67-1/4 in. (sight); modern wood frame. Loss of pigment bottom right area, several holes (largest 7 x 2-3/4 in.), surface wear, pigment loss, pigment loss probably from rolling. Property of the Hickory Museum of Art, Hickory, North Carolina.
BA NYAN (BURMESE 1897-1945)
PAGODABA NYAN (BURMESE 1897-1945)
PAGODA oil on canvas, framed, signed lower right; verso: 'by Ba Nyan', 'PAGODA RANGOON' '19.3.31' 'OIL PANTING'(1)22cm x 30cmProvenance:Deceased estate of a Glasgow gentleman and collector of Asian Art, acquired in 1995.Tom Bell Fine Art, Troon, Scotland, purchased from John Green Fine Art, 182 Bath Street Glasgow in October 2017.Note: John Green Fine Art Glasgow did not show the work in his gallery at any time and the current owner spotted it in his safe; the painting was then purchased upon Green's retirement in October 2017.U Ba Nyan was one of the most important artists in Myanmar during the twentieth century, most well-known for his western Academic style. Born in Pantanaw in 1897, Ba Nyan showed a proficiency in the arts at an early age and studied under Po Maung for four years before being noticed by local officials who supported him in studying at the Normal School.At the age of 24, Ba Nyan became the first Burmese artist to study at the Royal College of Art in London, with the support of the Burma Art Group, a prestigious institution that supported young Burmese artists with great promise. During his time in London, he developed his signature Academic style, which when he returned to Myanmar in 1925 awarded him great prestige and renown. Working in oil painting, Ba Nyan received many important commissions from notable clients such as Sir Paw Htun, Sir Ba Oo and Shan saophas. Though U Ba Nyan had drawn many paintings depicting the landscapes and lifestyles of Myanmar, most of them were bought by the British and lost during World War II. Few of his paintings can be found today.In 1939, he became principal of the Art School for Myanmar students; then in 1944 he led a group of artists that opened the Institute of Art, becoming the principal of the academy. His role was such that many younger Burmese artists were influenced by him: Thein Han and Ba Kyi were both prolific and important artists who studied under Ba Nyan. During this period, the war-time prime minister of Burma, U Ba Maw, presented two of Ba Nyan's paintings to the Japanese Prime Minister, and a third painting to Emperor Hirohito, illustrating the great international acclaim the artist had achieved.Paintings by Ba Nyan remain rare and highly collectable, with a watercolour of an elephant monument sold for £9,500 and one of the Shwedagon Pagoda sold for £5,500 in 2019 at Grand Auctions in Folkestone, England. His works remain in important international public and private collections such as A Buddhist Monastery in the National Museum of Myanmar, and At the Jetty in the Singapore Art Museum.
DOULTON LAMBETH REFORM BOOK FLASK,DOULTON LAMBETH REFORM BOOK FLASK, PILGRIM'S PROGRESSStoneware flask in book form. Based on Pilgrim's Progress by Bunyan
Doulton backstamp. Does not come with a stopper. Age related wear. Weight - 4.5 oz. "The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come" is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious, theological fiction in English literature. Weight: 4.5 oz #bookflask #Christen
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 4.25"H
Manufacturer: Doulton Lambeth
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear. Does not come with a stopper.
HANABUSA ITCHO (JAPAN): TWO PILGRIMSHANABUSA ITCHO (JAPAN): TWO PILGRIMS WITH AN OTSU-Ecirca 1710; ink on paper, matted, framed and glazed Dimensions: sight: 12 x 8 in. (30.5 x 20.3 cm.), Frame: 19 x 15 in. (48.3 x 38.1 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Richard Kelton, Los Angeles, California, acquired from Layard, Spink, and Son, LTD, London Condition:
Balinese School 20th Century ProcessionBalinese School 20th Century Procession through the Jungle
Estimate: $300 - $500
Japanese gilt wood traveling shrineJapanese gilt wood traveling shrine 19th century Of typical double door case form, enclosing seated giltwood Buddha. H: 12 in.
A 19th Century Chinese ceramicA 19th Century Chinese ceramic pilgrim flask the two panels each with numerous figures within prunus borders 48cm (19") high
PAIR 19TH-CENTURY CARVED & GILTPAIR 19TH-CENTURY CARVED & GILT PRAYING BUDDHISTS: Burmese origin. Comprising; 1- Statue of Kasyapa, with hands clasped. 1- Statue of Ananda or Shariputra. Largest 42'' h.
CONDITION: Finish shows wear appropriate for the age.
Mungo Park - ''Travels in the InteriorMungo Park - ''Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa'' illustrated by Major Rennell printed by W. Bulmer & Co London 1799 (one full brown leather bound volume - restored spine) and T.E. Lawrence - ''Seven Pillars of Wisdom'' published by Jonathan Cape London 1935 (one brown cloth bound volume)
Rare and Large ??~Journey to theRare and Large ??~Journey to the West??T Ivory Vase Well carved with one panel containing the Buddhist monk Xuanzang the monkey king Sun Wukong the pig Zui Bajie and the river monster Sha Wujing the other panel with Sun Wukong fighting a two-sworded deity 17.7" (height) 45cm (height)
BLACK PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OFBLACK PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF BUDDHA SAKAMUNI, WITH THREE BUDDHISTIC LIONSBLACK PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF BUDDHA SAKAMUNI, WITH THREE BUDDHISTIC LIONS, the standing princely figure wearing simple robes with one hand raised and the other with a small alms bowl, his hair in a tall pointed coiffure and pendulous earrings, h: 13 in.; a black painted metal Buddhistic lion and a pair of Chinese bronze Buddhistic lions with later inserted turquoise glass eyes (4)
Royal Doulton Bunnykins PilgrimRoyal Doulton Bunnykins Pilgrim DB212 for Pascoe
1 vol. Patrick, Symon. The Parable1 vol. Patrick, Symon. The Parable of The Pilgrims: Written to a Friend. London: Robert Wise for Francis Tyton, 1673. The Fourth Edition. 4to, old full dark brown calf, re-backed, red morocco spine label. Trimmed - no loss of text. Scattered minor spotting. Sheet of 20th-Century ink notes mtd. to front paste-down. 18th-Century owner's signature on verso of license leaf. Wing P-
(2) BURMESE PARCEL GILT CARVED(2) BURMESE PARCEL GILT CARVED WOOD MONK FIGURES(pair) Burmese parcel gilt and lacquered carved wood Buddhist monk figures, Moggallana and Sariputta (the two chief disciples of the Buddha), both in a seated pose with colored glass jewels encrusted trim to garments, approx 13"h, 13"w, 12"d; 10.75lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
JAPANESE TRAVELING BUDDHIST SHRINEJAPANESE TRAVELING BUDDHIST SHRINE 19th c., carved and painted wood and other materials, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva on lotus throne in hinged lacquered case with gilded interior, fine details, 7"h x 5"w x 3.5"d
A near pair of Malayir runners,A near pair of Malayir runners, West Persia, circa 1910, the indigo fields of boteh with birds and flowers to the madder spandrels, framed by ivory meandering vine and flowerhead borders, 515cm x 103cm, the other 513cm x 102cm
A Gilt Wood Figure of Buddha ShakyamuniA Gilt Wood Figure of Buddha Shakyamuni and A Gilt Metal Mounted Black Lacquered Wood Traveling Shrine
18TH/19TH CENTURY
the rounded rectangular shaped shrine mounted with gilt metal vine-shaped decoration, opening to show the Buddha Shakyamuni seated in dhyanasana, supported on a lotus plinth, further on stepped throne, backed by a reticulated mandala.
Height of shrine 4 1/4 in., 10.8 cm.
African Missionary's ArtifactsAfrican Missionary's Artifacts and Photographspertaining to the Congo mission undertaken by Methodist minister J. T. Mangum of North Carolina personal assistant to Bishop Walter Russell Lambuth. The expedition sailed from Antwerp Belgium on November 8 1913 landing in Matadi three weeks later. Their journey continued with a strenuous trek to the village of Luebo some 900 miles inland from the Atlantic. This unique grouping documents the trip and is presented as follows: (21) linen-backed photographs variously of the missionaries and indigenous people. Each image is identified on the back in manuscript (11 x 15 in.) (Overall poor condition and showing various states of degradation with chips splits and damp stains. Many of the images however are worthy of restoration being professional prints with excellent detail and contrast);(9) native implements to include (2) knives a carved wooden pattern knife a chisel a machete with bone grip (3) small tin blades and a carved wooden funnel (6.5 - 21 in.) (light rusting to all metal surfaces; aged patina to wooden elements; some items with manuscript ID tags and/or 1919 exhibition labels);A green hardstone effigy pendant of a man's head drilled horizontally for suspension (1.5 in.); Autograph Letter Signed ''W. R. Lambuth '' 3 pages with cover addressed to Mangum July 2 1913 the writer outlines his itinerary and gives a synopsis of his career; Typed Letter Signed ''Kate Harlan '' one page October 13 1910 wishing Mangum ''a safe journey to and from the Dark Continent...''
A 'Mogul' style celadon jade carvedA 'Mogul' style celadon jade carved 'pilgrims flask' vase carved with stylised flowers and lotus pattern base 5ins (128mm) high Provenance: S. Marchant & Son Ltd 1962 Note: Evans Inventory No. 211
An Indian ivory carving of a palanquinAn Indian ivory carving of a palanquin being carried by servants and attendants
Three Chinese softstone carvings:Three Chinese softstone carvings: Shakyamuni Buddha, gray stone with areas of green, 6-34 in., areas of abrasion, very minor chips to curls verso, scratches to base; archaic style goat, celadon stone with black inclusions and brown striations, 8 x 9 x 4 in.; archaic style wine vessel with gold-decorated sides, Buddhist lion finial, beast-head handle, spout with ring, mottled green and brown stone, 9-12 x 10-14 x 3-34 in., handle and finial glued to vessel as made.
Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono ofJapanese Carved Ivory Okimono of a Peasant, carved as a standing figure holding a floral branch and basket with bundles of harvest rice at his feet, h. 7".
BAULE PEOPLES, SHRINE MONKEY FETISHBAULE PEOPLES, SHRINE MONKEY FETISH 20th c., Ivory Coast, carved wood encrusted with ritualistic projections, the expressive head with open mouth and hand raised with food, the other hand holding a ball, fabric loin cloth, 28"h x 8"w x 8"d
A GROUP OF THREE TRIPTYCHS theA GROUP OF THREE TRIPTYCHS the first two out of sequence but from the same story after Sadahisa; another triptych of a procession through mountains; and a single sheet after Kuniyoshi of a procession (10)
AFTER DING YUN PENG (Chinese bornAFTER DING YUN PENG (Chinese born in 1547). BUDDHA UNDER A PINE ink and color on paper scroll signed and sealed - 52 in. x 25 in.
An Ivory Okimono of a BuddhistAn Ivory Okimono of a Buddhist Shrine, Meiji Period (1868-1912) In a garden setting under a pine tree, a miniature figure of Kannon (Avalokiteshvara) in the very back
height 7.1 in — 18 cm