Null Senufo Seated Figure
Ivory Coast

Wood - 26.5 cm

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Senufo Seated Figure Ivory Coast Wood - 26.5 cm Provenance: Acquired from Mme de Monbrison during the 5th Biennale des Antiquaires in 1974. Important private collection, Belgium

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Senufo Seated Figure Ivory Coast Wood - 26.5 cm Provenance: Acquired from Mme de Monbrison during the 5th Biennale des Antiquaires in 1974. Important private collection, Belgium

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Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 EUR

CHINA POSSIBLY SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) Carved stone Buddhist figure Depicted seated in padmasana on a lotiform base, wearing a softly pleated monastic robe with an elegant bow in front of the shoulder, one hand resting on the legs, the other performing a mudra. Dim. 46 x 26.5 x 21 cm PROVENANCE: Belgian private collection

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

West Coast Computer Faire (1977) 'Conference Proceedings' Reference Book - The Debut of the Apple II Rare original “Conference Proceedings” reference book from the inaugural West Coast Computer Faire, which was held at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium, between April 15-17, 1977, 334 pages, 8.5 x 10.75, published by Computer Fair and edited by Jim C. Warren, Jr. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, 22 and 26 years of age, respectively, famously attended the exposition to debut their forthcoming Apple II personal computer, which was released only two months later. Apple Computer is listed among the numerous ‘Commercial Exhibitors,’ and includes their contact information: “20863 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014, (408) 996-1010.” The guidebook, entitled “The First West Coast Computer Fair: A Conference & Exposition on Personal & Home Computers,” contains detailed information on all of the conference’s many events and lectures: Friday & Saturday Banquet Speeches, Tutorials for the Computer Novice, People & Computers, Human Aspects of System Design, Computers for Physically Disabled, Legal Aspects of Personal Computing, Heretical Proposals, Computer Art Systems, Music & Computers, Electronic Mail, Computer Networking for Everyone, Personal Computers for Education, Residential Energy & Computers, Systems for Very Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs, Speech Recognition & Speech Synthesis by Computer, Tutorials on Software Systems Design, Implementation of Software Systems and Modules, High-Level Languages for Home Computers, Multi-Tasking on Home Computers, Homebrew Hardware, Bus & Interface Standards, Microprogrammable Microprocessors for Hobbyists, Amateur Radio & Computers, and Commercial Hardware. The front cover bears an ownership notation. In fine condition, with a few small stains to covers, some paper loss to right edge of the front cover, and a crease to the back cover. A significant early reference book from the first great computer fair, a revolutionary meeting of minds that introduced important machines like the Commodore PET and the Apple II. It was at this exhibition that Jobs introduced the Apple II to Japanese textile maker Toshio Mizushima, who became the first authorized Apple dealer in Japan. The first WCCF is also where Wozniak handed out his ‘From Altair to Zaltair’ gag fliers, a parody of the Altair 8800 computer made by MITS.

Estim. 4 000 - 8 000 EUR

A RARE AND LARGE GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI, MUROMACHI TO EARLY EDO A RARE AND LARGE GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI, MUROMACHI TO EARLY EDO Japan, 16th-17th century, Muromachi period (1336-1573) to early Edo period (1615-1868) Of yosegi (jointed) construction, sensitively carved and finely lacquered in black and gold, the Buddha Amitabha standing in samabhanga atop a separately carved lotus dais raised on an elaborate tiered hexagonal base decorated with dragons, kirin, shishi, and lotus, openworked panels with tiger in bamboo, shishi and peony, prunus, and minogame, as well as dharmachakra, swirling clouds, and brocade patterns. His hands are held in the welcoming mudra of raigo-in assumed by Amida Buddha when descending to welcome the souls of the dying. He is dressed in a loose-fitting monastic robe opening at the chest and cascading in voluminous folds. His serene face with downcast eyes, painted with black pupils ringed in red, and full bow-shaped lips, the byakugo and nikkishei inlaid with crystal, flanked by pierced pendulous earlobes, the hair arranged in tight curls. HEIGHT (the figure) 55 cm and (total) 92 cm Condition: Good condition with wear, few expected fine age cracks, rubbing, flaking, and losses to gold lacquer, one finger with a minute chip, minor chips and losses to exposed areas of the base, possibly few very minor repairs and touchups. The figure firmly attached to the base. Presenting beautifully. Provenance: The Jameson J. Wood Collection, acquired 2010 in the London trade. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related figure of Amida Buddha, dated Edo period, 17 th-18 th century, the figure 39.2 cm and overall 97.8 cm high, at Christie’s London, 16 November 2000, lot 191 ( sold for GBP 35,250).

Estim. 150 - 300 EUR

A LOT WITH FIVE LURISTAN BRONZE PENDANTS, 8TH - 2ND CENTURY BC A LOT WITH FIVE LURISTAN BRONZE PENDANTS, 8TH - 2ND CENTURY BC Iran, c. 8th - 2nd century BC. Two amulet pendants depicting humanoid figures with wings, the third a human figure standing, the fifth a rooster, and the last an animal standing foursquare. All with loops for attachment. Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, few nicks, light scratches, minor losses, signs of weathering and encrustations. Provenance: Estate of Paolo Bertuzzi. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was a fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. He was the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, founder of Hettabretz, a noted Italian fashion company with customers such as the Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother’s business and designed exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, USA. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes both archaic and contemporary art, and he edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out together with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. Weight: 48 g Dimensions: Length 2.7 cm - 5 cm Literature comparison: For related Luristan bronze pendants see The British Museum, museum number 1880.3677.a, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, San Francisco, Accession Number: 32.161.41.

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