tubular shaft the piece has a squared off tang. Rich green patina. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
BBS 100, lot 725. January 29, 1998. H. 4 1/4” (11 cm).............................................150
482.
Asian Goldand FiligreedArabian Jambiya
, ca. 19th Century AD. The
dagger is of typical Arabian form with a silver sheet scabbard with golden plates and
filigree. This particular dagger originates from the southern Arabian Peninsula, namely
Southern Saudi Arabia and Yemen. From a collection assembled before 1940. Wear
consistent with period use. L. 11” in sheath (28 cm)...............................................1200
ASIAN ART
483.
Asian Thai Bronze Buddha Head
, ca. 16th to 17th Century AD. From the
early period of the Ayuthaya empire of Thailand. This is an excellent example of Thai
art with strong Sukhothai stylistic influence. The finely balanced face, with outlined
lips, indented at the corners, a straight long nose, heavy lidded eyes, which were once
inlaid with glass, and arched eyebrows in relief. His ears with elongated lobes and hair
arranged in small tight snail curls. The domed ushnisa crowned with a flame finial.
Mounted on a black base. Ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. BBS 134, lot 743. October 8, 2003.
H. 9 3/4” (24.8 cm)...................................................................................................1950
484.
Nepalese Bronze Buddhaand Shakti
, ca. 19th Century AD. This tantric
image depicts a cosmic Buddha form in erotic embrace with his female compliment,
Shakti. Tantric Buddhism places a special emphasis on the union of opposite forces in
the universe, thus each spiritual principal or god has a male and female aspect. This
concept is here symbolized by the Buddha and his female counterpart which he holds
in sexual embrace. This piece has a wonderful warm brown patina and very nicely
modeled features. H. 6 7/8” (17.5 cm).......................................................................500
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485.
Europe L’Europe Dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. de
l’Academie Royale des Sciences
, By: Delisle/Covens & Mortier
Date:1733 (circa)
Dimensions: 23 x 19.25 inches (58.5 x 49 cm)
Large, attractive map of Europe, including Iceland and the Mediterranean, based on the
geography of Guillaume Delisle. The German Empire dominates all of central Europe,
Poland takes in all of northeastern Europe, and the Turkish Empire occupies all of
southeastern Europe, It includes a fine decorative title cartouche. Alternative title above
neatline at top: “Nova Europe Descriptio in Regna & Regiones Praecipuas Divisae, ad
Usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis.
Condition: C+
Condition Description: Original outline color with an archivally repaired centerfold
separation that enters 4” into map at bottom. There is a small hole above the Black
Sea that has also been repaired, as well as a couple of tiny un-repaired holes. There are
numerous abrasions throughout England and Wales, Spain, France, and Germany, with
part of image in facsimile. There are blank pen marks in bottom right corner of map.
...................................................................................................................................450
486.
U.K. / Ireland Irlandia
, By: Mercator / Hondius
Date: 1610 (circa) Amsterdam
Dimensions: 5.5 x 7.5 inches (14 x 19 cm)
This is an authentic antique map of Ireland by Mercator / Hondius. The map was
published in Amsterdam circa 1610.
This charming map of Ireland comes from Hondius’s reduced size version of Mercator’s
“Atlas,” aptly titled “Atlas Minor.” The map shows Ireland and a portion of Scotland
with a western orientation. Important cities such as Dublin, Waterford, and Cork are
highlighted in red and numerous smaller towns and large lakes are noted throughout.
The map features a rococo title cartouche and another cartouche showing a distance
scale in Irish miles.
Condition: Map is in B+ condition, with staining in the margins from old adhesive. 350
487.
Europe Southern Sicilia Antiqua quae et Sicania et
Trinacria dicta.
, By: John Blair
Date: 1768 (Published) London
Dimensions: 16.25 x 21.5 in (41.3 x 54.6 cm)
This is an authentic antique map of the Sicily by John Blair. The map was published in
London in the year 1768.
This lovely map of Sicily includes portions of Italy and Africa with a few surrounding
islands. In the top left a large insert shows the ancient city of Syracuse. Towns, cities,
roads, rivers and mountains are noted throughout, but the most prominent feature of
this map would have to be the erupting Mount Etna. A large plume of ash is shown
surrounding the extremely active strato-volcano. Based on the insert of Syracuse and
the eruption of Etna depicted on the map, one could conclude that the eruption shown
represents an eruption in 396 BC, which reportedly thwarted the Carthaginians in their
attempt to advance on Syracuse during the Second Sicilian War.
Condition: Map is in B+ condition, with lovely original coloring, full margins, and a
few small edge tears that do not enter the image. ....................................................575
488.
Middle East / Holy Land Geographische Beschryvinge, van
de Wandeling der Apostelen ende de Reysen Pauli…
, By: Jacob
Sarvy Date: 1648 (dated) Dimensions: 19.1 x 13 inches (48.6 x 33.1 cm) This striking
map of the eastern Mediterranean and its environs was created to depict the travels of
Apostle Pauli from Canaan to Rome (60 – 61 AD). A total of 9 panels sandwich the map
depicting major scenes from Paul’s life and journey including the baptism of Ananias,
his escape from Damascus, a shipwreck off the island of Malta (also visible in map),
and his appearance before the Roman Emperor Nero.
The map was engraved and hand colored to display the geo-political divisions of the
region in the 1st century AD. Numerous cities, towns, and place names are labeled
throughout. Some worth noting include Memphis, Alexandria, Jerusalem, Babel,
Tripoli, Constantinople, Athens, and Rome. Sailing ships and a compass rose embellish
the seas. Dutch text on verso.
Condition: Map is in B+ condition with professional repairs to several fold separations
and some light soiling. Remargined at top with a minor amount of neatline replaced in
facsimile. Lovely overall appearance. ......................................................................650
489.
Asia Minor Natolia quae olim Asia Minor
, By: Willem Janszoon
Blaeu
Date: 1640 (circa) Amsterdam
Dimensions: 15 x 19.75 inches (38.1 x 50.2 cm)
This is an authentic antique map of Asia Minor that includes Cyprus and the Aegean
Islands by Willem Blaeu. The map was published in Amsterdam circa 1640.
This decorative map of Asia Minor extends from the Euphrates River to the Aegean
Islands and from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. Included in the map are the
islands of Cyprus, Crete, Rhodes and the cities of Antioch, Troy, and Constantinople.
The region has been a focal point of history, from the Paleolithic Era, through the
Bronze Age, the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Armenian Empires, present day
Turkey has enough history for a lifetime of study.
The map is crowned with a title cartouche flanked by two cherubs and includes
vignettes of sailing ships, a sea battle, and sea monsters. A figure holding a distance
scale showing German miles adorns the lower right corner of the map.
Condition: Map is in A condition with a fine impression, lovely contemporary color and
full margins. ..............................................................................................................550
490.
Middle East / Holy Land Situs Terrae Promissionis. S.S.
Bibliorum intelligentiam exacte aperiens per Chr.
Adrichom
, By: Hondius / Jansson
Date: 1659 (published) Amsterdam
Dimensions: 14.5 x 19.5 inches (36.8 x 49.5 cm)
This is an authentic antique map of the Holy Land by Jan Jansson. The map was
published in Amsterdam circa 1659.
This lovely and elaborate map of the holy land is based off and earlier map from the
late 16th century by Christian Van Andrichom. The southwestern oriented map was
originally created by Hondius and later reproduced by Jan Jansson. The map is rich with
detail that includes the journey of Moses and the Israelites from Egypt, Moses attaining
the 10 commandments atom Mount Sinai, and a slew of battles from across the land.
Hanging from the title is an elaborate wreath of fruits and flowers and just below,
two putti (commonly found in maps during the baroque period) stretch a banner
containing Latin script. The lower portion of the map feature Moses holding the Ten
Commandments and Aaron dressed in the priestly vestments, a depiction of Jonah and
the whale, and a distance scale.
Condition: Map is in B condition, with a few separations that have been repaired using
archival materials and do not distract from the image. The map boasts wide margins and
lush, contemporary hand coloring. ...........................................................................950
