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WISDOM

• WISDOM IS THE ART OF BEING A GOOD
  WISDOM IS THE ART OF BEING A GOOD LISTENER. CASH IN ON ...Anonymous. Wisdom is the Art of Being a Good Listener. Cash in On the Other Fellowês Experiences. Circa 1930s. Acrylic and pencil on board. Original WPA-era work-incentive poster artwork. 15 x 20 inches. Light scuffs to board not affecting image.
• THE WISDOM OF BENJAMIN
  THE WISDOM OF BENJAMIN FRANKLINThe Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin Publisher: New York: Brentano's Date: 1922
• THE WISDOM OF WALT WHITMANThe
  THE WISDOM OF WALT WHITMANThe Wisdom of Walt Whitman. Publisher: New York: Brentano's. Date: 1917.
• Lawrence (T E) Seven Pillars of
  Lawrence (T E) Seven Pillars of Wisdom, 1st published edition 1935
• W CLARENCE MCGRATH, (1938-2007),
  W CLARENCE MCGRATH, (1938-2007), "WISDOM OF THE AGES", OIL ON MASONITE, 32" H X 15" WW Clarence McGrath, (1938-2007) "Wisdom of the Ages" Oil on Masonite Signed lower left: McGrath 32" H x 15" W Oil on Masonite Dimensions: 32" H x 15" W
• THE WISDOM OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNThe
  THE WISDOM OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNThe Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln Publisher: New York: Brentano's Date: 1921
• JAPANESE AIZEN-MYOO BRONZE Middle
  JAPANESE AIZEN-MYOO BRONZE Middle Edo Period, 18th century or earlier patinated bronze figure of Wisdom King, who symbolizes how lust and desire can be converted into the pursuit of enlightenment. 13 in. H.
• JAMIE TASEN 'AWAKENING WISDOM'
  JAMIE TASEN 'AWAKENING WISDOM' OWL MIXED MEDIAFramed mixed media on paper, "Awakening Wisdom," unsigned, Jamie Tasen (New Mexico, 20th/ 21st c.), deaccessioned from the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Art, a gift from the Linda Braden and Russell Braden Collections, sight: 24.75"h, 38.75"w, overall: 34.5"h, 49"w, 20lbs
• T.E. LAWRENCE SEVEN PILLARS OF
  T.E. LAWRENCE SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM 1ST EDITIONThomas Edward Lawrence (British, 1888-1935). Seven Pillars of Wisdom. A Triumph. First edition, 1935. Jonathan Cape, London. 8" x 10 1/4". Some wear to covers and spine, wear to edges, corners bumped, notations in pencil front pastedown, Dr. Harry Dyson stamp front endpaper, writing in ink on half title. Provenance: private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
• Chinese carved wood figure,
  Chinese carved wood figure, Manjusri , bodhisatra of wisdom, black and gilt lacquered surface, hair with blue pigment, the deity seated in royal repose on a recumbent Buddhist lion, 19th or 20th century, 40 in. Right forearm pegged to arm as made off but present, right hand with loss to one finger, chips and repairs to other fingers, other surface losses, wear, chips.
• T.E. LAWRENCE SEVEN PILLARS OF
  T.E. LAWRENCE SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM 1ST EDITIONThomas Edward Lawrence (British, 1888-1935). Seven Pillars of Wisdom. A Triumph. First edition, 1935. Jonathan Cape, London. 8" x 10 1/4". Some wear to covers and spine, wear to edges, corners bumped, notations in pencil front pastedown, Dr. Harry Dyson stamp front endpaper, writing in ink on half title. Provenance: private collection, New York City; thence by descent. Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
• ROBERT GRIFFING (1940- ), WISDOM
  ROBERT GRIFFING (1940- ), WISDOM Title: Robert Griffing (1940- ), Wisdom Medium: pencil on paper Dimensions: 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 Framed dimensions: 16 5/8 x 14 3/4 x 3/4
• 1 vol. Charron, Pierre. Of Wisdom:
  1 vol. Charron, Pierre. Of Wisdom: Three Bookes Written in French... Translated by Samson Lennard. London: for Nathaniel Ranew and Jonathan Robinson, 1670. 4to, old gilt-paneled & decorated black morocco, spine richly gilt, inner dentelles gilt, a.e.g., raised bands, red morocco spine label, marbled endpapers; occasionally scuffed. Trimmed - no loss of ptg. Engraved allegorical title page. 1 p. adverts. Scattered light foxing. Eighth English-language ed. (1st 1608) of Charron's classic of moral philosophy. Wing C-
• Carved ivory figure of a Chinese
  Carved ivory figure of a Chinese wise man, being offered a peach, with carved staff, in pierced conforming carved wood base, 13-1/4"H
• LARGE CHINESE BRONZE BUDDHA OF
  LARGE CHINESE BRONZE BUDDHA OF WISDOM STATUE China,20th CenturySeated in dhyana mudra with flowing robe and thumbs forming the mystic triangle. A fine quality decorative bronze.
• A Carved Ivory Figure of Buddha
  A Carved Ivory Figure of Buddha Seated smiling Buddha figure holding a Pearl of Wisdom aloft.
• Asian Ivory Carving of a Wise Man
  Asian Ivory Carving of a Wise Man .With a carved wood hat. From an East 77th St NYC estate. Dimensions: 11'' high. Condition: Several natural splits & small loss to hat.
• Lawrence, T. E. Revolt in the
  Lawrence, T. E. Revolt in the Desert, 1927, later d.w.; The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, First Trade Edition, 1935; The Odyssey of Homer, 1935; The Wilderness of Zin, New Edition, 1936; Oriental Assembly, 1939; The Genius of Friendship, 1941, d.w. 8vo or 4to., orig. cloth (6)
• (2) ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN
  (2) ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN WISE MAN FIGURINETwo antique Chinese porcelain figurines of wise men. Both elders are seated on a bench, one is next to a duck and the other is next to a bowl or pot of flowers. Please check our other auction venues for a more detailed description. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• T.E. LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1888-1935)
  T.E. LAWRENCE (BRITISH 1888-1935) "SEVEN PILLARS OF WIS...T.E. LAWRENCE (British 1888-1935) "SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM a triumph," JONATHAN CAPE, LONDON, 1935, Alden Press, Oxford, England, first edition from general circulation printing, frontispiece portrait, photogravure illustrations, four folding maps, 672 pages, gilt lettered waxed cloth spine and boards, cut and uncut page edges. 10 1/4" x 8 1/8" Note: "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom a triumph," by T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) is an account of his personal experiences as a British liaison officer in the insurgent forces during the 1916-1918 Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire. It was finished in 1922 and first privately printed in 1926 (limited to 170 complete copies) followed by a publishing for general circulation in 1935. Condition: Good overall condition with slightly faded cloth cover, gilt letters are rubbed but still prominent, front board has creased top right corner and centers a rectangular shadow, light foxing on some pages but not all. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• CHINESE PORCELAIN WISE MAN
  CHINESE PORCELAIN WISE MAN FIGURINEDESCRIPTION: Chinese hand painted porcelain figurines. Depicts an older Wiseman holding a staff on one hand and a peach on the other, he stands on a modelled base with a stork by his feet. CIRCA: Early-Mid 20th Cent. ORIGIN: China DIMENSIONS: H: 12" W: 6.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• Carved Resin figure of a Chinese
  Carved Resin figure of a Chinese wise man, being offered a peach, with carved staff, in pierced conforming carved wood base, 13-1/4"H
• MAYNARD DIXON (1875-1946), "BOOK OF
  MAYNARD DIXON (1875-1946), "BOOK OF WISDOM," C. 1940S, 28 INK MANUSCRIPT PAGES, 10 OF WHICH INCLUDE SMALL INK SKETCHES, IN-TEXT, ON VARIOUS PAPERS, PLUS THE TITLE PAGE, AND VARNISHED FOLDER, SHEET OF EACH: 11" H X 8.5" WMaynard Dixon (1875-1946)"Book of Wisdom," c. 1940s, 28 ink manuscript pages, 10 of which include small ink sketches, in-text, on various papers, plus the title page, all contained in a varnished file folder titled in ink The file folder inscribed in pencil: "by M. D. in MS." at upper center below the title, and "D.D." in the lower left corner Dimensions: Sheet of each: 11" H x 8.5" W Provenance: Edith Hamlin, the artist's third wife, by descent from the artist John E. Dixon, the artist's son, gifted from the above Lee Dixon, by descent from the above Private collector, by descent from the above
• T. E. Lawrence (British, 1888-1935)
  T. E. Lawrence (British, 1888-1935) SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM
• T. E. Lawrence (British, 1888-1935)
  T. E. Lawrence (British, 1888-1935) SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM: A TRIUMPH SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM: A TRIUMPH
• A TIBETAN THANGKA PAINTING OF
  A TIBETAN THANGKA PAINTING OF MANJUSHRI Early 20th century, pigments on cloth, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom depicted seated on a lotus blossom holding the sword of wisdom in one hand, halo around Manjushri, four Buddhist deities and guardians to the corners of the painting, red border, framed loose over a mat in wood frame, not examined outside of the frame.
• Bergman Cold Painted Bronze
  Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Allegorical Figure of Wisdom Estimate:$1,500-$2,000
• MICHAEL ARAM: WISDOM TREEMichael
  MICHAEL ARAM: WISDOM TREEMichael Aram: Wisdom Tree, brass, stainless steel; signed and numbered 192/500 to underside Dimensions: 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm.) high Condition: In good condition without scratches or damage.
• William M. Ruth Oil on Panel
  William M. Ruth Oil on Panel ''The Wise Men'' arch shape 8 1/2'' x 8 1/4'' image area signed lower right.
• Wisdom of the Emperor Marcus
  Wisdom of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Finely Bound by The Adams Bindery Boston: Nathan Haskell Dole 1903. The Olympic Edition of the Breviary Treasures this being one of twelve copies numbered 3 printed on Royal Japanese Vellum paper. Bound in levant crushed morocco stamped in gilt with polychrome onlay floral designs to front and rear board and spine having six compartments morocco doublures ruled in gilt with red morocco floral onlay designs and blue silk moire endpapers. Gilt ruled paper edges. Filled with numerous illustrations hand colored in gouache. Offered with black clam shell box.
• SCULPTURE, DONALD RIGGS Donald
  SCULPTURE, DONALD RIGGS Donald Riggs (American, b. 1948), "Wisdom," 2001, bronze sculpture, signed and dated, lower side, edition 9/9, overall: 24"w x 13"w x 9"d. Provenance: Property of a prominent Hillsborough, CA estate
• CHINESE CARVED IVORY WISE MAN: In
  CHINESE CARVED IVORY WISE MAN: In flowing robes holding stick and piece of bamboo. 8'' h.. Sold with wood stand 1'' h.CONDITION: This item cannot be shipped outside of the U.S.
• An Indian miniature of a
  An Indian miniature of a philosopher. 20 x 32 cm.
• CHINESE WISEMAN
  CHINESE WISEMAN SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: A large Chinese sculpture depicting a wiseman, executed in plaster and painted in a dark brown hue. No apparent markings. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: China DIMENSIONS: H. 32" x W. 7"x D 9" CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• A Chinese Ivory Wei Tuo Group the
  A Chinese Ivory Wei Tuo Group the Heavenly Guardian carved seated astride a horse carrying the Book of Wisdom mounted to a rectangular incised ivory backplate height 4 1/4 in. raised on a carved wood lotus stand overall height 5 3/8 in.
• AFRICAN TAMBOTIE WOOD WATER JAR
  AFRICAN TAMBOTIE WOOD WATER JAR WITH KNOT OF WISDOM 15 ¼" x 6 ¾" Carved out of solid piece of aromatic Tambotie wood, a water jar with carved handle depicting the Knot of Wisdom, terminating with a carved face mask, long neck, domed top carved in relief with alternating turtles and eagles, main body carved with alternating masks, separated by relief design. Animal skin band adherent to the the middle part of the jar. Provenance: property of a Pittsburgh collector.