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Compiled By Antiques and The Arts Weekly INTERNATIONAL Editorial Staff The Pedestal To Auction Patrick Donald Collection Spotlight On Early Furniture & Works Of Art, Japanese Works Of Art & Armor HERTFORDSHIRE — The Pedestal announces the Tuesday, November 19 sale of the Patrick Donald collection, features early furniture, works of art, pictures and Japanese works of art and Japanese arms and armor. The sale and viewing will take place at Moor Park Mansion and will also include fine interiors. Born in Belfast in 1939, Don- ald’s family relocated to Toronto, Canada, when he was 14 years old. While studying the martial art of kendo, he was introduced to A daisho, the katana with a 26-inch blade, signed Kanemoto, the wakizashi blade 21½ inch- Japanese culture, and he soon es, signed Bishu Osafune Sukesada ($5/6,500). became captivated by the coun- try’s artistic heritage. In the late furniture, objects and paintings or Italian polychrome decorated Notable lots include a daisho, 1980s he settled in Putney, Lon- from the Elizabethan and Jaco- carved figure of an angel the katana with a 26-inch blade, An Eighteenth Century West don, where he became a volun- bean eras, and Japanese arms ($380/600);. and a pair of small signed Kanemoto, the wakizashi Indian silver cream jug, teer guide at Fulham Palace and and armor and works of art. Sixteenth Century-style carved blade 21½ inches, signed Bishu bearing the assay maker’s developed a broad interest in Highlights of the sale include a white marble half torso busts of a Osafune Sukesada ($5/6,500), mark of Anthony Danvers, English antiques focused on the lead bust of Charles I after Le lady and gentleman, on carved and a Taisho period gilt; and lac- Jamaica, circa 1760 Jacobean period. The collection to Sueur, on a tapered marble socle oak stands, ($500/800). quer seated carved figure of Nyo- ($2,5/3,100). be auctioned this November rep- with amorini mask ($500/800); The sale also contains a wide irin Kannon, 47½ inches high resents Donald’s twin passions: an Eighteenth Century Spanish selection of Japanese arms and ($1,3/1,900); a Meiji period stand- serving tables attributed to Gil- their associated components, ing carving of a warrior, lacquer lows ($5/7,600). From a group of originally used and worn by the and pigment with mother-of- fine silver, an Austrian silver-gilt samurai and now considered to pearl inlay ($380/600); and a late and enamel mounted carved rock be works of art in their own right: Edo period red lacquer portable crystal oval covered bowl on daisho, long and short matched shrine ($500/800). stand, circa 1880 ($6,5/7,600) and swords; tanto, a traditional The auction of fine interiors a rare Eighteenth Century West sword; wakizashi, “side inserted” also takes place on November 19 Indian silver cream jug, bearing sword; handachi, curved sword; and features early oak and fine the assay maker’s mark of Antho- katana, curved sword with a sin- furniture, silver and Turkish and ny Danvers, Jamaica, circa 1760 gle blade; aikuchi, a form of Persian carpet and rugs, as well ($2,5/3,100) will be offered. mounting for small swords; as a group of early Nineteenth Viewing will take place Novem- tsuba, round protective guards Century Swedish Röllakan tap- ber 16-18, with limited viewing placed at the end of the grip of a estry hangings from a Private before the sale commences sword. In addition to several sets Collection. November 19. A pair of George IV mahogany carved bow- of armor, the collection also con- Furniture highlights include a Moor Park Mansion is in front serving tables attributed to Gillows tains many individual face masks George II mahogany settee Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. ($5/7,600). and guards, chin guards and hel- ($2,5/4,000) and a pair of George For information, www.theped- mets. IV mahogany carved bowfront estal.com. McKenty Collection Of Bicycle Memorabilia Highlights Miller & Miller’s Advertising Sale December 7 NEW HAMBURG, ONTARIO, CANADA Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions. The McKenty collection is a complete and original white paint on the numbers; and — An advertising and nostalgia auction “When John McKenty stumbled across an extensive material history of the company. an 1898 French advertising poster for featuring the collection of John McKenty — old CCM catalog while researching the his- The bicycles, the exquisite advertising, his- Cleveland Cycles, with artwork by Jean Pal the Canadian historian and author whose tory of a local hardware store, he was torical sports objects and his private cache de Paleologue. The poster was executed collection tells the story of the rise and fall hooked. John has worked tirelessly to pre- of catalogs, brochures, photographs and just prior to the crash of the worldwide of the Canada Cycle & Motor Company of serve a story that was in danger of being paper ephemera all offer a glimpse into the bicycle boom. Cleveland Cycles manufac- Canada (CCM) — will take place on Satur- lost forever.” history and early design of bicycles and tured its bicycles in Toledo, Ohio, but sold to day, December 7, with Miller & Miller Auc- Miller called McKenty “Canada’s fore- other items. The collection will be sold in its an audience in France. tions, Ltd, online and in the gallery. most authority to the community that col- entirety. A 1938 Canada Cycle & Motor Company “Canada Cycle & Motor Company was lects anything CCM related,” adding, The auction will also hold other treasures “Flyte” bicycle — the rarest of all the CCM one of the most recognizable Canadian “Before the release of his book in 2011, in the categories of advertising and signs, bicycles, an expensive-for-its-time model companies of the Twentieth Century,” said Canada Cycle & Motor: the CCM Story, the automobilia, sports memorabilia and his- that did not sell particularly well and CCM story was a story untold. The book toric ephemera. ceased production in 1940 — will come up was praised in Maclean’s, Canada’s nation- Expected top lots will include an Ontario for bid, with an estimate of $1,1/1,500 USD. al news magazine. But he couldn’t have leather motorcycle license plate from 1907, The bike’s limited production has only told the story without his meticulously one of only a few examples known, with enhanced its desirability among today’s curated collection.” original brass grommets and remnants of CCM collectors. Also offered will be an all original Coca- Cola school zone sign with a policeman graphic, made in the United States and in excellent condition, with original hardware and virgin color and gloss; and a circa 1910 CCM Automobile Skates sign, marked “Macey Sign Co” on the lower edge, in an original wood frame ($1,5/1,900 USD). CCM branched out into skate blades after the turn of the century, using scrap metal from car production, hence the name Auto- mobile Skates. Previews will take place from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, December 6 (with a presentation by John McKenty at 7 pm) and before the The 1938 Canada Cycle & Motor Company auction commences on Saturday, December “Flyte” bicycle — the rarest of all the CCM 7. bicycles, an expensive-for-its-time model The 500-lot live auction has a start time An 1898 French advertising poster that ceased production in 1940 ($1,1/1,500 of 9 am Eastern time. Online bidding, for Cleveland Cycles (Toledo, Ohio), USD). phone and absentee bids will all be accept- with artwork by Jean Pal de Paleo- ed. logue. The poster was executed just Circa 1910 CCM Automobile Skates sign, Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd, is at 59 prior to the crash of the worldwide marked “Macey Sign Co” on the lower edge, Webster Street. For information, 519-662- bicycle boom. in an original wood frame ($1,5/1,900 USD). 4800 or www.millerandmillerauctions.com. November 1, 2019 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — 41

Asian Art In London Golden Monkey Stamps October 31-November 9 Cancel Out Competition LONDON — Asian Art in London (AAL) is a auction houses through a series of selling exhi- globally recognized annual event that has for bitions, auctions, symposia and lectures taking the past 22 years consistently attracted some of place over ten days every November in London, Auction Action In Hong Kong the top international Asian art dealers, prime one of the busiest times of year in the art calen- auction houses and leading museums and insti- dar when large numbers of visitors traditionally tutions. Together they promote London as a cen- come to London from around the world to enjoy HONG KONG — ter of expertise for the finest Asian art from this celebration of Asian art. Zurich Asia conclud- antique to contemporary. AAL is an event dedi- The 22nd edition comprises 46 participants, ed its Honk Kong cated to promoting its participating dealers and including 33 dealers and 13 auction houses, auctions conducted which will show Islamic and Middle Eastern on September 28-29 art, Indian art, Southeast Asian art, Himalayan at Harbour Plaza & Central Asian art, Chinese art, Japanese art, North Hotel, offering Korean art and Vietnamese art. Works for sale more than 2,400 lots are both antique and contemporary, with many of philatelic trea- participants including both within the same sures, banknotes and exhibit. coins. Returning participant dealer Raquelle Azran Stamps from the is again exhibiting Vietnamese contemporary liberated areas of fine art in St James’s, Masons Yard, and titled, China and the Peo- “Eastern Embraces, Western Whispers.” Gregg ple’s Republic of Baker features postwar abstract paintings and China were highly Sodeisha ceramics from Japan. Joost van den sought-after in the Bergh’s exhibition is “Perfect Presence, Tantra, sales. The star lot Jain & Ritual art from India.” was a complete sheet New to AAL in 2019 is picture dealer Jona- of 80 stamps of 8 fen than Cooper, who holds the first United King- from the 1980 Year of dom solo exhibition of Chinese contemporary the Monkey (“Golden artist He Xi, titled, “He XI: Outside the Lines.” Monkey”), in very Another first will be PACE galleries “edible” fresh condition and exhibit, of Song Dong’s work, titled, “Same Bed shiny gold color, Painted enamel wine pot, China, Qing Different Dreams.” which realized $135,641, selling to a private collector in the sales- dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. Ben For a complete list of AAL participants, venues room. Janssens Oriental Art. and times, www.asianartinlondon.com. For additional information, www.zurichasia.com.

At Dawson’s Auctioneers— Single-Owner Collection Of Martinware Crosses The Block Auction Action In Maidenhead, England

Two grotesque spoon warmers went out A 1904 triple bird group realized $50,000. $4,600 and $8,900, respectively. One of them is shown here.

One of nine double-sided A large, bulbous vase deco- face mugs that were offered, rated with dragons was bid with prices ranging from to $7,150. $3,200 to $5,850.

MAIDENHEAD, BERK- “somewhere” (having grown up SHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM with them around the house as — The September 21 sale at children), they were in the dark Dawson’s Auctioneers included as to the extent of the collection a large, single-owner collection and exactly where it had been of Martin Brothers pottery. left. It was found wrapped up in Spread across 48 lots, it brought newspaper dated 1971. a total price of just above Although he wouldn’t have $185,000 following intense bid- known it at the time, Avery was ding in the room, online and on amassing a particularly impres- the telephone. sive collection, with examples The collection was gathered ranging across several years by Samuel L.M. Avery, a master and including many of the builder and acquaintance of the familiar Martin Ware items, A large Robert Wallace Martin stoneware Two stoneware chess pieces, each modeled Martins, who lived near to their such as the grotesque face mugs Wally Bird jar cover sold for $5,100. as a knight, brought $8,600. Southall Pottery, and it has and aquatic vases, but also remained in his family ever some architectural elements $50,000; two stoneware chess Wallace Martin stoneware er’s premium, as stated by the since. It was only following the and terracotta plaques pro- pieces, each modeled as a Wally Bird jar cover, $5,100. auction house and have been recent passing of his daughter duced by Robert Wallace Martin knight, $8,600; a large, bulbous The sale also saw nine individu- converted from British pounds that her children discovered the prior to him setting up the fam- vase decorated with dragons, ally lotted double-sided face to US dollars at press time. items hidden away in her ily business. $7,150; two grotesque spoon mugs, with prices ranging from For additional information, Egham home. While they knew Sale highlights included a warmers, $4,600 and $8,900, $3,200 to $5,850. +44 1628 944100 or www.daw- that there were examples 1904 triple bird group, realizing respectively; and a large Robert Prices given include the buy- sonsauctions.co.uk.