- Malby & Sons 18 Inch Celestial Library
Malby & Sons 18 Inch Celestial Library Globe, London, c.1870 on a mahogany tripod stand with a compass, and with a cartouche inscribed 'Malby's Celestial Globe, Exhibiting the whole of the Stars Contained in the Catalogues of Piazzi, Bradley, Hevelins, Mayer, la Cailleand Johnson, the Double Stars from Sir W. Herschel, reduced to the year 1870 by Jno. Addison, Manufactured and Published Under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge by Malby & Son, 37 Parker Street, Litte Quenn Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London'
height 43 in — 109.2 cm
- JAPANESE BRONZE GONG ON OAK STAND Japanese
JAPANESE BRONZE GONG ON OAK STAND Japanese Bronze Gong on Oak Stand with strike, the gong decorated with celestial images and dragons. 31" H x 21" W x 12" D; gong: 17" diameter. Provenance: From a 230 Central Park South private collection. Keywords: Asian art, Instrument, Percussion, Vintage
- AFTER ZHANG DAQIAN, CELESTIAL MAIDEN
AFTER ZHANG DAQIAN, CELESTIAL MAIDEN WITH FLOWERS, HANGING SCROLL After Zhang Daqian (Chinese, 1899-1983) - Celestial Maiden with Flowers. Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated, signed and with four seals, image 36.5"h x 15.25"w.
- CHINESE CELADON JADE Chinese celadon
CHINESE CELADON JADE Chinese celadon jade. Carved with a celestial figure and a monkey resting on peach leaf. 4.75" long.
- PAIR OF JAPANESE GILT AND POLYCHROME
PAIR OF JAPANESE GILT AND POLYCHROME LACQUERED CELESTIAL FIGURES Pair of Japanese gilt and polychrome lacquered celestial figures. Each figure shown with receiving hands and standing on a square base, Meiji period, 31.5" high.
- A TOPOGRAPHICAL FLOOR GLOBE A topographical
A TOPOGRAPHICAL FLOOR GLOBE A topographical floor globe, 20th century, the approximately 14"dia relief molded globe within wide metal axis, the turned wood frame with papered celestial meridian, greatest 39"h
- CHINESE DUCAI LIDDED GINGER JAR W/ PHOENIX
CHINESE DUCAI LIDDED GINGER JAR W/ PHOENIX & QILIN Chinese Ducai lidded ginger jar with phoenix and qilin, the lid having a blue knob above plantain and celestial flames all on an iron red diapered ground, the shouldered body decorated with a phoenix, qilin, plantain, rockwork, and flames on a conforming diapered ground, apparently unmarked. Approximate Dimensions: h. 13.25", dia. 8.25".
- CHINESE BLUE & WHITE JADE EMPEROR VASE
CHINESE BLUE & WHITE JADE EMPEROR VASE Chinese blue and white baluster vase, having a trumpet neck above an ovoid body decorated with a scene of the Jade Emperor and celestial beauties in a landscape with bats and butterflies, apparently unmarked. Approximate Dimensions: h. 13", dia. 7".
- MONUMENTAL CHINESE ROOF TILE W/ SCHOLAR
MONUMENTAL CHINESE ROOF TILE W/ SCHOLAR & FU LION Monumental Chinese earthenware turquoise, aubergine and yellow glazed roof tile, late Ming or Early Qing, modeled as a scholar wearing a long-sleeved robe seated astride a Fu or Guardian Lion with a snarling visage, the lion grasping a brocade ball in its forepaws, the whole resting on a rectangular base with trailing yellow, celestial ribbons. Approximate Dimensions: h. 30.25", w. 9", d. 31".
- 2 CARY TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL GLOBES,
2 CARY TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL GLOBES, 1800'S John & William Cary of London, a pair of terrestrial and celestial globes on mahogany stands with maps of the Earth and the skies, the terrestrial globe inscribed 'Cary's New Terrestrial Globe, Drawn from the most recent Geographical Words, showing the whole of the New Discoveries with the Tracks of the Principal Navigators and every improvement in Geography to the present Time, London, Published by G&J Cary,' and the celestial globe inscribed 'Cary's New Celestial Globe on Which are carefully laid down the whole of the Stars and Nebulae contained in the Catalogues of Wollaston, Herschel, Bode, Piazzi, Zach & c. calculated to the year 1820. Made & Sold by J&W Cary, Number 38, Strand, London 1818,' Note: The Cary brothers are regarded as the greatest British globe makers of the Georgian period. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Kathy Moe Bazemore, Atlanta, Georgia. Approximate dimensions: Overall h. 40"; to top of stand 30"; stand dia. 20.5".
- PAIR OF CELESTIAL AND TERRESTRIAL TABLE
PAIR OF CELESTIAL AND TERRESTRIAL TABLE GLOBESPair of celestial and terrestrial table globes , by Thomas Malby and Son, London, with label dated 1851 , on turned wooden stands, 12 1/2" h., 9" dia.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Losses.
- PAIR OF CARY'S TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL
PAIR OF CARY'S TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL GLOBES, LONDON Circa 1818. Retailed by Kirk & Mercen, New York. Globe Dia. 18in.
- GROUP OF THREE JADE FIGURES
QING DYNASTY,
GROUP OF THREE JADE FIGURES
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY ? ?????????????comprising: one celadon jade foreign figure wearing a turban and large cap, the stone of yellowish tone, 8cm high; one pale celadon literati figure holding a ruyi-sceptre in his right hand, the stone with russet inclusion, 8cm high; and one boy deity with celestial ribbon around his body and his hands in meditation mudra, the stone with russet inclusion, 6.3cm high(3)the largest: 8cm high
- HARVEY SHERMAN HARRIS (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA,
HARVEY SHERMAN HARRIS (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, 1915)Harvey Sherman Harris (American/Louisiana, 1915-1999), "Celestial Cat III", acrylic on canvas, signed lower right, titled and label with artist and title on stretcher, 30 in. x 24 in., framed.
- LARGE CHINESE CANTON PORCELAIN BOWL
LARGE CHINESE CANTON PORCELAIN BOWL Large Chinese Canton style porcelain bowl featuring celestial figures in a garden courtyard and among the waves and clouds on a deep blue ground, interior has butterflies, flowers and Buddhist wheel symbols, foot bears a "Da Qing Jiaqing Nian Zhi" (1796-1820) mark. 7.25" H x 14" diameter.
- CUSCO SCHOOL WAMANGA RELIEF RELIGIOUS
CUSCO SCHOOL WAMANGA RELIEF RELIGIOUS ICON Peruvian Spanish Colonial polychrome Wamanga (Huamanga) stone relief icon, 18th century, depicting a crowned female figure, likely the Virgin of the Apocalypse, with hands in prayer over a crescent moon above a seven-headed dragon at her feet, flanked by applied columns of architectural, foliate, and celestial designs, all within a parcel giltwood frame. Sight 13" H x 11" W, Framed: 17" H x 14.25" W. Paint loss and missing stones noted.
- SINO-TIBETAN THANGKA FRAMED, 19TH CENTURY
SINO-TIBETAN THANGKA FRAMED, 19TH CENTURY Sino-Tibetan Thangka, 19th century, featuring the central figure of a Lama surrounded by various celestial figures, deities, lamas, and above a small image of a teaching Buddha. 37" X 26" framed.
- ERTE "FIREFLIES" SERIGRAPH IN COLORS
ERTE "FIREFLIES" SERIGRAPH IN COLORS Romain Erte (Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Fireflies," serigraph in colors, celestial Art Deco composition of woman releasing fireflies into the night sky, edition 200 / 300, signed lower right in margin below image. Image: 29" H x 20.5" W; frame: 41" H x 32.75" W x 1.5" D.
- AMERICAN BRASS MOUNTED SEXTANT NAUTICAL
AMERICAN BRASS MOUNTED SEXTANT NAUTICAL INTEREST American brass-mounted ebony Maritime sextant of Nautical interest, similar to the Davis backstaff quadrant, the reflecting navigation instrument was used to measure the angular distance between two visible objects, primary between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation, in a painted wooden fitted case with a red triangle, the interior stamped "C. Bliss" and with interior paper label "David Baker, Mathematical Instrument Maker, No. 44 North Water Street, New Bedford" and further detailed. 14? H x 12? W x 3.5? D
- JAPANESE CARVED WOOD HORYUJI TEMPLE
JAPANESE CARVED WOOD HORYUJI TEMPLE TENNIN Japanese tennin sculpture from the Horyuji Temple, polychromed carved wood figure depicting a celestial musician seated on lotud flower, 25" H x 9.5" W x 6" D. Minor losses to painted finish.
- CHINESE MING DYNASTY POLYCHROME FRESCO
CHINESE MING DYNASTY POLYCHROME FRESCO PANEL Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) polychrome painted fresco panel, depicting three celestial figure, wood frame with carved details. Image: 31" H x 27.75" W; frame: 35.5" H x 25.75" W x 1" D.
- CELESTIAL WIND SPINNER KINETIC SCULPTURE
CELESTIAL WIND SPINNER KINETIC SCULPTURE Celestial garden wind spinner kinetic sculpture featuring multicolor enameled cups scattered along concentric rings, elevated by rod mounted to stone base. 80" H x 15" diameter.
- WILLIE SHAW (NAVAJO) MOSAIC INLAID STERLING
WILLIE SHAW (NAVAJO) MOSAIC INLAID STERLING CUFFNative American multi-stone mosaic sterling silver inlaid cuff bracelet, signed WS (Willie Shaw, Navajo), sterling, 0.75"w cuff having inlaid celestial design of planets, stars and geometrics, on a black onyx ground, approx 5 1/8" (interior), approx 1.25" (gap), 1.57ozt (inclusive of all materials)
- LARGE CHINESE PARCEL GILT CARVED QUAN
LARGE CHINESE PARCEL GILT CARVED QUAN YIN FIGURELarge Chinese parcel gilt carved wood sculpture of Quan Yin and child attendant, heavily carved, deity shown wearing long robe, celestial scarf with hair elaborately tied and veiled, surmounted by dragon head, holding beads in one hand, flower in the other, small boy Shan Chi shown kneeling, with hands clasp, both rising atop lotus flower, the back with carved dragon tail, wave formation, all rising on rectangular form base with canted corners, approx 62"h, 21"w, 16.75"d
- NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO STERLING NIGHT
NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO STERLING NIGHT SKY CUFFNative American sterling silver cuff bracelet, likely Navajo, with central turquoise stone, one shoulder with inlaid celestial design of planets and stars, the other shoulder with raised stone mosaic, stamped sterling, interior: approx 2.5"w (across), 96.3 grams (inclusive of all materials)
- PERLE FINE (AMERICAN, 1905-1988). Oil
PERLE FINE (AMERICAN, 1905-1988). Oil on canvas. "A celestial sound". 1967. Signed lower right. From a New York, NY collection. Dimensions: 50" high x 50" wide Condition: Good.
- TWO FINE REGENCY GLOBES ON MAHOGANY
TWO FINE REGENCY GLOBES ON MAHOGANY STANDS, BY WILLIAM AND THOMAS M. BARDINEach with a cartouche, Sir Joseph Banks, Bart K.B., President of the Royal Society, this New British Terrestrial Globe...1807; The Rev. Nevil. Maskelyne, D.D.F.R.S, Astronomer royal, This New British Celestial Globe ...c. 1800. The terrestrial globe containing all the latest discoveries and communications from the most correct and authentic observations and surveys to the year 1799 by Capt. Cook.. engraved from an accurate drawing by Mr. Arrowsmith, Geographer...W. & T. M. Bardin...Additions to 1807-1814. The New British celestial globe, containing the positions of nearly 6000 stars, clusters, nebulae, planetary nebulae & c., correctly laid down to the present period from the latest observations...W. 7 T. Ma. Bardin (c 1800. Each globe measures 18 inch in diameter).
Both on identical floor stands with compass', raised on brass casters. Fitted with brass meridian rings, the terrestrial globe with brass hour circle at the north pole. The horizon circles for both globes have engraved paper zodiacal rings with calendar.
Bardin's 18 inch globes were the largest produced by this distinguished firm, and were among the finest globes available in the period, introduced in 1798. New revised editions were published until at least the 1820s. All editions were offered with a choice of furniture styles, of which those with mahogany floor stands, such as these were the most luxurious. Paired examples of Bardin's 18 inch globes are almost never offered on the market, particularly with the original tripod stands. A similar pair can be seen at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C.
The geography of the terrestrial globe is up to date, and is largely taken from the work of Aaron Arrowsmith, the most accomplished mapmaker of the early 19th century. Arrowsmith's North American geography greatly influenced Lewis and Clark and Bardin shows the continent based on Arrowsmith on the eve of the publication of the discoveries of these great explorers. The discoveries of Hearne, Mackenzie, Cook and other great explorers of the preceding decades are also shown in detail. An excellent description of the celestial globe can be found in Dekker, taken from the example of the 1814 edition at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.
William Bardin and his son Thomas M. Bardin were important globe and instrument makers in the late 18th century. Both were professional cartographers and their globes show an elegance and style often lacking in their English competition.
42 x 24 in. diam.
Condition
The terrestrial globe with old restorations, minor staining and losses on the south pole. Minor losses and a repair to the horizon band. The celestial globe with minor age cracks on the north pole with minor restorations. Compass needles and paper in facsimile. Both with minor spotting and some oxidation to old color with expected wear and nicks to the feet with minor pitting to the brass meridians. Structurally sound.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- GERMAN CELESTIAL 8 INCH GLOBE ON STAND,
GERMAN CELESTIAL 8 INCH GLOBE ON STAND, DIE HIMMELSK..GEL, GEZEICHNET..M..IEDIG, LEIPZIG, BEI SCHREIBERS...1820Fitted with an arrow directional on the top, a calibrated brass meridian and a horizontal band with paper calendar, raised on a fruitwood base with a compass.
17 3/4 in. x 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.
Condition
Approximately five bruises on the globe with restorations, cracks, and a few small losses at the base. Scattered in-painting. Minor seam splits on the horizontal band with associated losses and minor in-painting. Nicks and scuffing to the base with a repaired stretcher, the compass lacking glass top, and possibly a hand. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- PAIR OF GEORGE III ADAMS & COMPANY MAHOGANY
PAIR OF GEORGE III ADAMS & COMPANY MAHOGANY TERRESTRIAL AND CELESTIAL GLOBES ON LATER BASES23 x 16 in. diam.
Note provided by Chris Jussel from Vernay & Jussel Antiques, NY. "To His Most Sacred Majesty George The Third, this new celestial globe containing all ye Southern Constellations lately observed at the Cape of Good Hope, & all the stars in Flamsted's British catalogue, its most humbly inscribed by his Majesty's most dutiful & obliged subject & servant, G. Adams. Math'l Ins't Maker to ye King. 1782."
In an age unparalleled in the quality of its scientific instruments, George Adams' reputation was pre-eminent. George III, as passionate and knowledgeable amateur scientist, appointed Adams his personal instrument maker while still Price of Wales, and continued the appointment after becoming King in 1760. A book by Adams on the construction and uses of globes first published in 1766 became the standard work of the period, and by 1810 had gone through 30 editions, the last with a preface and additions by his son Dudley, himself a distinguished maker. Adams' workshop was visited by some of the greatest Continental scientists, such as the Prussian astronomer Bernoulli, and the Portuguese J. H. de Magellan, who noted that Adams had made one of the two known static barometers.
There are a pair of globes similar to these, and dated the same year, in the Museo Astronomico in Rome, and further examples by Adams are in museums in Naples, Padua, Ravenna and Madrid.
Condition
The bases later. Wear consistent with use, some discoloration to the globe surface and a few stains. One with compass needle detached. Some surface losses. Otherwise in good condition. Nice age patina. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- Victorian Celestial Abalone and Brass
Victorian Celestial Abalone and Brass Inlaid Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, mid 19th century the top decorated with a central sun surrounded by a pattern of brightly coloured iridescent stars diameter 2.5 in — 6.4 cm
- A CHINESE PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE PLATE
A CHINESE PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE PLATE WITH CELESTIAL LADIES 19th or 20th century, porcelain hand painted in underglaze blue with celestial ladies in flowing robes amidst clouds, wide rim is decorated with plum blossoms and peonies, the underside with six character Qianlong mark.
- 2.39-CARAT STAR SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND PLATINUM
2.39-CARAT STAR SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND PLATINUM RING, SIZE 6.5Prepare to be captivated by this extraordinary Platinum 900 ring, featuring a remarkable 2.39-carat cabochon-cut star sapphire as its centerpiece. This star sapphire exhibits a mesmerizing optical phenomenon, with a captivating star-like pattern that seems to shimmer across its surface when viewed under the right light. Surrounding this celestial gem are 0.43 carats of baguette and round-cut diamonds, meticulously arranged to enhance the sapphire's enchanting allure. Details and measurements:, Ring size: 6.5. Weight: 7.7 G.
- ITALIAN SCHOOL: CELESTIAL ANGELS (TWO
ITALIAN SCHOOL: CELESTIAL ANGELS (TWO WORKS)Italian School: Celestial Angels (Two Works), 17th century; oil on canvas; one depicted holding the sun, the other the moon Dimensions: Each: 21 1/2 x 12 in. (54.6 x 30.5 cm.), Frame: 23 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (59.7 x 34.3 cm.) Condition: Re-stretched in the 18th century.
- GEORGE WOODWARD (ATTRIB.), GROUP OF
GEORGE WOODWARD (ATTRIB.), GROUP OF GLOBE GORES 19th c., England, (5) sheets of uncolored engravings on wove paper, for terrestrial and celestial miniature globes, loose and unframed, Christie's lot label on folder, 8.25"h x 17"w (largest sheet), 5"h x 13.25"w (smallest sheet)
- CHINESE 19C. STONE RUBBING OF MASTER
CHINESE 19C. STONE RUBBING OF MASTER ZHANG DAOLING China,19th C.Qing dynasty rubbing of celestial master as seen in this piece riding a tiger flanked by two large poetic inscriptions in black and red ink. This is an old rubbing, shows age throughout. It is believed that Ling Chou was the originator of the stone carving during the Yongzheng period.
- J S LANCASTER & SON CELESTIAL TELESCOPE
J S LANCASTER & SON CELESTIAL TELESCOPE ON Stand. From a New Rochelle NY estate . Dimensions: Base 71"h Scope 50"w Condition: wear to patina on brass. Scuffs and scratches on stand