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The Peter Downey Collection Part II — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:248
Sale Title:The Peter Downey Collection Part IILots with images:248
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:157
Date:22-Jul-2023
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A fine Colonial period Democratic Republic of Congo Saka Ngandu sword, of high status and of very unique sculptural form. Double ended forged iron blade with center ribs and multiple edges. Bound copper wire grip. Burnt palm oil rust protection. Belgian collection, length 47 cm
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A Democratic Republic of Congo forged iron Poto sword, c1890, the traditional designed wide flat blade has and lineal incised decoration. Brass embellished hardwood handle, length 62 cm
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A late 19th century Democratic Republic of Congo Luba short sword, of classical elongated hand forged iron leaf shaped blade. Ironwood carved handle with full length tang. Belgian collection, length 45 cm
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An early 20th century Kuba small sword, c1920, classical hand forged broadleaf shape blade with central lineal rib. Carved hardwood handle. Burnt palm oil covering. Belgian collection, length 35 cm
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A Democratic Republic of Congo Tetela short sword, c1890, hand forged leaf shaped blade with central strength rib and multi groove border. Hardwood carved handle. Burnt palm oil protective coating. Belgian collection, length 33 cm
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An African forged iron sword, c1920, unusual arrow shape flat blade with incised central linear design. Wooden handle with beaten brass covering. West Congo - Kuba, Konda, and Banda area, height 46 cm
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An old Democratic Republic of Congo Konda sword knife, probably 19th century with hand forged iron blade tapering. Hardwood handle with copper wire binding. Edges of blade show many nicks and evidence of use, length 42 cm
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A late 19th century Democratic Republic of Congo Mangebetu Trumbash, this piece has a well forged blade with many variations of blacksmith techniques and carved ironwood handle, length 42 cm
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A 19th century Democratic Republic of Congo Sickle sword, very sculptural form and used by the Banda, Konda, Azande, and Bumali people. Hand forged iron blade with lineal decoration. Hardwood grip with incised name 'Pahasia'. Belgian collection, length 51 cm
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A Colonial period Democratic Republic of Congo ceremonial sword, of stylised human form, Lobala people. Hand forged iron blade, sharp on all edges, and sometimes thrown in battle. Old Belgian collection, length 54 cm
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A heavy 19th century Ngala Ngulu Executioners sword, classical sculptured design with triple lobes and sickle end blade. Incised and groove decoration. Ironwood bobbin handle. Burnt palm oil protective coating. Belgian collection, length 77 cm
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A good 19th century Democratic Republic of Congo Ngala tribe Executioners sword, of high status, classical three lobe shape with sickle end. The blade hand forged with lined grooves and lines. Old Belgian collection, length 67 cm
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An old Democratic Republic of Congo Mangbetu Sickle knife, rare early 20th century colonial period hand forged iron blade. Very sculptural form. Wire twist binding. Five notches. Belgian collection, length 50 cm
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A 19th century Democratic Republic of Congo Mangbetu Sickle knife, a classic form, hand forged iron blade. Double prong guards above the ironwood handle. Burnt palm oil patina, length 37 cm
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A Chamba forged iron throwing knife, a very sculptural piece with three juxtaposed sickle blades. Twisted copper wire bound handle, length 50 cm
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A 19th century Tanzanian ceremonial axe, with hand forged hatchet blade hook end. Hardwood shaft with twist grip and scale decoration, length 46 cm
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A 19th century Malaysian Biliong Woodworking adze, of small size with iron chisel shape blade secured by rawhide thongs to a hardwood shaft. Incised decoration with carved scroll end, length 44 cm
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An old Zulu Iklwa short spear, c1900, used behind a hide shield in close combat fighting by Zulu warriors. Sharp leaf shaped blade with hard wooden shaft and swelling end to give extra grip, length 122 cm
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A 19th century African Ngbandi spear, a throwing spear with long forged leaf shaped blade and natural hardwood shaft. Old Belgian collection, length 178 cm
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A rare long bladed Masai warrior lion Killer spear, c1880, the blade edged on both sides with central ridge. The other end with long forged spike, hardwood middle grip. Seven kill notches, length 164 cm
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An Edo period cylindrical Sentoku bronze brush pot, c1840, the body decorated with two inlaid silver cranes flying over incised waves under moonlight, height 14 cm D6.3 cm
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A good large Jurasssic period Perisphinctes ammonite, found in Madagascar. D22 cm
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A good large Morocan Cambrian period Andalusiana Trilobite, Excavated with base and shown in positive form. 20 cm x 25 cm
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Two Miocene period Megalodon shark teeth, the enamel colour reflects the various minerals present during fossilisation. South Carolina river USA, length 18.5 cm, length 29.8 cm
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A Miocene period Megalodon shark tooth, the blue / grey enamel is intact with good sharp serrations both sides. Root bourrelet is thick and intact. South Carolina river USA, length 8.5 cm
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A lower Cretaceous period small fish, found in the Santana formation in shoals. Rhacolepis Buccalis. Shown half exposed from the matrix. 19 cm x 6.3 cm
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A Brazilian lower Cretaceous period fish, found in the Santana formation, Araripe Northeastern Brazil. Rhacolepis Buccalis. A small fish half exposed in the matrix base, length 17.5 cm
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A rare Cretaceous period dinosaur egg, Mongolian Desert, the hadrosaur egg with smooth shell texture and varigated colours of grey and red sits on a matrix base. Shell broken before fossilization. 13 cm x 16 cm. 2KG
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A good Madagascar Jurassic period ammonite, cut as a pair and polished. Showing all chambers with agate and calcite mineralization (2). D20 cm
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A large Miocene period Megalodon shark tooth, pale grey enamel mostly intact with good sharp serrations both sides. Tip intact. Minor enamel loss to burrelet line and centre. South Carolina river USA, length 10.9 cm
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A large Miocene period Megalodon Sharks tooth, this tooth has been partly restored at some stage. Some lacquer has been cleaned off on one side showing the original tooth enamel and serrations. Tip missing due to feeding damage. Root intact, length 10.7 cm
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A large Brazilian natural rock crystal specimen. 6 facets., height 290m. 4kg
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A very large Brazilian natural amethyst crystal specimen, found in a cave in Brazil c1990. Six facets, height 20 cm, width 190 D190. 7.5kg
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A large fat bodied Art Deco glass vase, c1935, European blown with ground pontil. Three large yellow marquetry flowers with interspaced trailing green vines. Internal decoration of splashed colours, height 37 cm
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A small antique Baccarat glass 'End of Day' paperweight, c1860, a decorative scramble of enamel twists and lattice tubes incased in clear glass. Diameter 5 cm
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A large antique French glass St Louis style paperweight, c1860, three concentric borders of floral canes (millefiori). Diameter 7.9 cm
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A 19th century French millefiori glass paperweight, c1850, decorated with a profusion of red, white, and blue cane flowers. Diameter 6.6 cm
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A Meiji framed panel of three opera / dance woodblock prints, 19th century, each image finely printed and brightly coloured depicting actors from various plays. Signed Matsutomo Keichi. 105 cm x 32 cm
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A framed picture panel of twelve Edo period miniatures, c1850, each scene depicting a painted figure in kimono or similar dress engaged in domestic pursuits. 40 cm x 57.5 cm
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A Meiji period framed panel of three dance / opera woodblock prints, each image finely printed and brightly coloured depicting actors from various plays. Signed Matsutomo Keichi. 105 cm x 32 cm
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A framed Qianlong period painting on silk, c1780, depicting an emperor in an elaborate garden setting with four small children. Signed with seal and characters. 38 cm x 19 cm
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A Chinese Qing period reverse glass painted picture, c1850, depicting a scene with gilt robed court figures encountering an old sage figure on a pathway. Signed with seal and characters. 45 cm x 65 cm
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John Weeks 'Composition with Dragons', tempera on board. Ex Peter O'Connor collection, sold by Webb's, lot 11, 14th August 2005. 32.5 cm x 45.5 cm
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Qiu Ying, Kuang Wu in mountain landscape crossing a river, Ming period signed with seal attributed to artist Qiu Ying (Ch Yu Ying). Ming period 1494 - 1552. Framed in Auckland by John Leech c1980. D 1320 - 58 cm.
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Paul Hartigan 'Nit Wit' four photographic coloured Images, printed on paper and arranged vertically with double cutouts. Each signed Hartigan 1981. Framed and glazed. Cutout 20 cm x 32 cm. Overall 2 cm x 82 cm
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A very fine and unusual cloisonne table screen plaque, c1890, made in the Japanese manner but using a Chinese table screen frame. The legendary Princess Kaguya with bonsai on a large wireless blue ground. 72 cm x 33 cm
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A Japanese Showa period cloisonne Placque of Fuji Yama-San, an unsigned musen work. Probably by the Ando Company. Framed. 35 cm x 45 cm
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An American Art Deco lamp, circa 1920s. A heavy iron form with green verdigris. Featuing marbled glass panes. Re-wiring is needed., height 620 D40.5 cm
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