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Click here to subscribeAPOCALYPSE NOWLimited Edition Screen Print (24" x 36"); Hand-NumberedVery Fine+ Rolled; Artwork by Bob Peak Mondo, 2021Bob Peak (1927-1992) was a renowned commercial illustrator, celebrated for revolutionizing the design of modern film posters. His iconic work for "Apocalypse Now" has been meticulously screen-printed in Seattle, WA by DL Screenprinting for this limited edition run. High-quality files from American Zoetrope were used, with color separation by Jason Edmiston and Jon Smith, and the original billing block reproduced by Shane Mahn. Overseeing the project to ensure fidelity to his father's original artwork was Bob's son, Matthew Peak. This 9-color screen print on Domtar Lynx Opaque 100# cover is hand-numbered, limited edition, 352 of 425.Francis Ford Coppola's epic ode to the Vietnam War, Apocalypse Now, follows Martin Sheen's no-nonsense military man on a secret government mission as he seeks out Marlon Brando's Colonel Kurtz-gone rogue-for termination. Released many times with many different cuts, Apocalypse Now remains an essential piece of filmmaking.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, September 13th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on September 12th.
TAXI DRIVERPolish A1 (39.75" x 28.5") Signed by Director Martin Scorsese (JSA COA)Very Fine+ on Linen; Artwork by Andrzej Klimowski Columbia, 1978This Polish representation is striking with the Klimowski artwork. It remains one of the most well-known yet scarce Polish posters of the 1970s. This copy is beautifully signed by director Martin Scorsese with a JSA PSA.A wonderful linen backed copy of this first release Polish poster. It had only the most minimal wear and foldwear touch-up.Released by Columbia Pictures in 1976, the film was a critical and commercial success despite generating controversy for graphic violence in the climactic ending and the casting of then-12-year-old Jodie Foster in the role of a child prostitute. Martin Scorsese's bleak view of post-Vietnam War New York City with a young Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle is a classic. The film generated numerous accolades, including the Palme d'Or at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival and four nominations at the 49th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (for De Niro), and Best Supporting Actress (for Foster).This lot will be auctioned on Friday, September 13th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on September 12th.
APOCALYPSE NOWOne Sheet (27" x 41")Very Fine- Rolled; Artwork by Bob Peak United Artists, 1979This is a rolled copy, making it scarce. It exhibits minor edge wear and a few imperfections within the image.Francis Ford Coppola's epic ode to the Vietnam War, Apocalypse Now, follows Martin Sheen's no-nonsense military man on a secret government mission as he seeks out Marlon Brando's Colonel Kurtz-gone rogue-for termination. Released many times with many different cuts, Apocalypse Now remains an essential piece of filmmaking.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, September 13th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on September 12th.
A fascinating piece of anti-war activist and celebrity ephemera. Poster printed for the Indochina Peace Campaign tour, an educational tour advocating for the end of the Vietnam War founded by Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden. Print features jarring and violent black and white imagery of the people suffering in Vietnam with Richard Nixon's face in the center. Unmounted print. Issued: 1972Dimensions: 22.5"L x 17.5"WManufacturer: Glad Day PressCondition: Age related wear.
Pair of original anti-Vietnam War posters printed on newsprint paper. Vietnamese poster printed with white lily of peace over fuchsia background; text translates to nothing is more precious than independence and freedom. French poster has black and white image of a struggling mother and her children with planes flying over head; text roughly translated: How many million dead? In Vietnam every day the dikes are bombarded, The Indochinese peoples continue the fight, Intensify solidarity. Largest poster measures 22.75"L x 17"W. Issued: ca. 1969Condition: Age related wear.
United States of America, Distinguished Service Cross, bronze, unnamed as issued; Silver Star, gilt with central silver star, unnamed as issued; Bronze Star, bronze, unnamed as issued; Purple Heart, gilt and enamel, unnamed as issued; Army Commendation Medal, bronze; Army Good Conduct Medal, bronze; Spanish Campaign Medal 1898, bronze, this a later striking; Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal 1919, bronze; American Defence Service Medal, bronze; American Campaign Medal, bronze; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, bronze; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, bronze; Medal for Humane Action, bronze; National Defense Service Medal, bronze; Vietnam Service Medal (2), bronze; together with a Medal for Exemplary Civilian Service to the Department of the Air Force, extremely fine Miscellaneous World Medals. A miscellaneous selection, including a Hungarian War Commemorative Medal 1914-18, silvered; a Kuwaiti Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait 1991, bronze and enamel, in case of issue; an Omani General Service Medal, 1 clasp, Dhofar, gilt; various post-Independence Pakistani Medals; a Rhodesian General Service Medal (R668011 Pte M. Mohamed) silvered; a Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, bronze, with Palm Unit Citation emblem on riband; a South Vietnam Medal 1964, 1 clasp, 1960-, unnamed; and a Republic of Zaire Commemorative Medal for the 1977 operations, bronze, generally very fine (lot) £80-£100
Eleven: Chief Petty Officer R. C. Blackwell, Royal Australian Navy General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Malay Peninsula (R. Blackwell. 23077); Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal (R. C. Blackwell R23077), with riband bar and related miniature award, with case of issue; Australian Service Medal 1945-75 (R. C. Blackwell R23077); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 1st issue (23077 C.P.O. R. Blackwell RAN); Greece, Kingdom, War Medal 1940-41, Land operations issue; France, Republic, Medal for Liberated France 1944, gilt (R Blackwell 23077); Malta George Cross 50th Anniversary Medal 1992 (C.P.O. R. C. Blackwell 23077); Poland, Republic, War Cross 1939-45, 1 clasp, Tobruk, silvered; Philippines, Republic, Philippine Liberation Medal, gilt and enamel, these nine mounted court-style for wear; Australia, Australian Defence Medal (23077 R. C. Blackwell) with riband bar and related miniature award, in case of issue; Australian Service Medal (R. C. Blackwell R23077) with loose full-sized and miniature clasps for Korea, Japan, and FESR, with riband bar and related miniature award, in case of issue; together with a large shooting medal the reverse engraved ‘Triwest Real Estate Champion of Champions 20 Tgt. Double Barrel, Second, 20th August 1989 RAAF Point Cook Gun Club, R. C. Blackwell’, generally good very fine and better (12) £300-£400
A scarce Vietnam War period Survival/Fighting machete, DE straight edge spatulate blade 7”, marked “The Stecher Haxit, Taylor, Eye Witness, Sheffield, England” with US, Canadian and British Patent Nos, at forte and “Chopping Edge” and “Cutting Edge” on each edge at tip, plain wooden grips secured by 3 steel studs, in its leather sheath with belt loop and hilt securing strap and original cardboard box
ESCI - Five boxed sets from ESCI in 1/72 scale to include: WWII British Soldiers # 200, Muslim Warriors # 238. Sets appear to be all or mostly still attached to sprues, not checked for completeness. The other three sets have notes from seller stating: complete - half on sprues for Vietnam war US Elite Forces #228. Complete - loose; Crimean War Russian Infantry & Artillery #221, Crimean war Lord Cardigan # 220 (This does not constitute a guarantee) [L]
A quantity of foreign banknotes - to include Singapore, Zambia, Vietnam, Swaziland, Mozambique, Oman, Honduras, Brazil, Lesotho, Poland, Italy, Chile, Canada, Malawi, Argentina, Costa Rica, Austria, Scotland, Belgium, Columbia, India, Hong Kong, Dominican Republic, Hungary, Cyprus, Denmark, Rwanda, Peru, Singapore, East Caribbean, Egypt, Pakistan, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, Australia, Uganda, Yemen, Ethiopia, Bahrain, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Zambia, Rhodesia, Uganda, Suriname, Guyana, Switzerland, Nicaragua, Spain, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Sedlabanki Islands.
Lack Schatulle, Vietnam rechteckiger aussen schwarz sowie innen rot lackierter Korpus, übergreifender leicht gewölbter Stülpdeckel, mit asisatischer Landschaftsszene, mit Architektur und Personen staffiert, ca. 30 x 20 cm, H ca. 4,5 cm, Lack etwas stumpf, unterseitiger Stempel *Artexport Hanoi Vietnam*
Shepard Fairey, American b.1970- Duality of Humanity, 2008; screenprint in colours, mixed media and collage on thick wove, signed in pencil and dated, a printer's proof, featuring the Obey symbol, sheet: 104.8 x 76.4 cm, (unframed) Note: this work features an American GI probably from the Vietnam war era, Fairey's collages are very collectible in the current market.
A collection of South East Asian textiles, 20th century, including items from Tibet, Nepal and Vietnam, comprising a pair of embroidered sash panels with fringing, a Hmong Tribe baby carrier (front panel only), two Hmong bags or purses, a belt bag, a Bhutanese shawl and various other items (qty)
15th century A.D.. Comprising three powder boxes with painted flower to the lid. 227 grams total, 55-59 mm (2 1/4 in.). In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [6, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising three miniature vessels with painted floral decoration. 61 grams total, 60-63 mm (2 3/8 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising six shallow plates with a lakeside scenes showing boats in the water, and six cups showing similar scenery. 550 grams total, 65-109 mm (2 1/2 - 4 1/4 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [12, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising three young child figures with chubby features and content expressions, hair tied to two small buns, belt tied at the waist. 226 grams total, 79-82 mm (3 1/4 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising: four shallow plates with a painted scene of a robed figure on a donkey travelling through a hilly landscape, companion walking behind carrying a branch on the shoulder; four cups with a similar scenery painted on the outer face. 356 grams total, 70-114 mm (2 3/4 - 4 1/2 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [8, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising a low plate with gently sloping walls, painted scene of a traveller on water's edge, large tree behind and mountains on the horizon; the cup with floral decoration to the inside, with ferrous remains. 148 grams total, 66-100 mm (2 5/8 - 3 7/8 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [2, No Reserve]
15th century A.D.. Comprising three powder boxes with a painted bird decoration to the lid, two with painted petals to the body. 244 grams total, 58-58 mm (2 1/4 in.). In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising six cups with floral motifs to the inside and outside; six plates with painted floral motifs and butterflies. 689 grams total, 75-118 mm (3 - 4 5/8 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [12, No Reserve]
15th century A.D.. Both with a bell-shaped body and low foot; painted petals radiating from the basal ring, the insides with simple decoration. 244 grams total, 85 mm (3 3/8 in.). In the mid 15th century, a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [2, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising: a shallow plate with a painted scene showing a mature man crossing a bridge, a boat on the water and hills on the horizon; the cup with a similar scenery. 106 grams total, 67 -108 mm (2 5/8 - 4 1/4 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [2, No Reserve]
15th century A.D.. Comprising three powder boxes painted with scrolled tendrils and diamond-shaped panels, the lid with a floral motif. 378 grams total, 72-77 mm (3 in.). In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
15th century A.D.. Comprising three powder boxes with painted floral motifs to the lid and body. 251 grams total, 56 mm (2 1/8 in.). In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
15th century A.D.. Comprising three facetted powder boxes with painted floral and geometric motifs to the body, two with the lidded decorated with floral motifs and one with an advancing traveller. 178 grams total, 47-48 mm (1 7/8 in.). In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising three powder boxes with painted floral motif to the lid and radiating petals around the low foot. 224 grams total, 64-67 mm (2 1/2 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising two shallow plates and two conical cups, each with painted floral decoration to the upper face. 216 grams total, 66-112 mm (2 5/8 - 4 3/8 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [4, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Painted with lotus petal friezes to lid and base; central floral motif to the lid. 72 grams total, 65 mm (2 1/2 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [2, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising six shallow plates with dense floral border, central scene a bird on a flower meadow with insects flying above. 504 grams total, 12 cm (4 3.4 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [6, No Reserve]
15th century A.D.. Comprising three powder boxes, one with a stylised forest scene to the lid and the other two with a scene composed of trees and a house. 316 grams total, 62-63 mm (2 1/2 in.). In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising six shallow plates: three with a dense floral border, central scene of a bird on a flower meadow; two with flowers within a hatched border; one with a flower bush before a fence. 468 grams total, 11-12 cm (4 1/2 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [6, No Reserve]
15th century A.D.. Comprising three lidded powder boxes with painted forest scenery to the lid. 269 grams total, 57-59 mm (1 1/4 in.). In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
15th century A.D.. Comprising three powder boxes with a flower motif to the lid and petal frieze to the body. 256 grams total, 55-56 mm (2 1/4 in.). In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising six shallow plates with flowers and butterflies, and six cups with floral motifs. 724 grams total, 74-119 mm (2 7/8 - 4 5/8 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [12, No Reserve]
15th century A.D.. Comprising three powder boxes with painted floral motifs to the lid and body. 305 grams total, 61-70 mm (2 1/2 - 2 3/4 in.). In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising: a shallow plate with a painted lake scene with boats on the water; the cup painted with a similar theme showing boats on the water and a fisherman. 92 grams total, 65-105 mm (2 1/2 - 4 1/8 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [2, No Reserve]
Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising: a low plate with decorative border to the rim, central image of a figure on a bridge connecting two small islands, one with a house, mountains on the background; the cup with a painted lakeside view with trees. 107 grams total, 64 -109 mm (2 1/2 - 4 1/4 in.). The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. [2, No Reserve]
15th century A.D.. Comprising three powder boxes with painted flower to the lid. 252 grams total, 60-62 mm (2 1/2 in.). In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [3, No Reserve]
An Interesting Group of World Notes, Indonesia, Philippines, Japan, Korea, Bank of Tokyo travellers cheques, Tibet, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Minanoa Emergency Currency Board (Philippines), Netherlands Indies, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, India, Pakistan, Portuguese India, Papa New Guinea, Timor, Fiji, Tonga, Australia, Samoa, Western Samoa, Solomon Islands, very fine to uncirculated (c.227 notes) £150-£200
Institut d’Emission des Etats du Cambodge du Laos, et du Vietnam, Cambodia issue, specimen 10 Piastres, ND (1953), serial number A000-00000, black SPECIMEN overprint, in PMG holder 65 EPQ, gem uncirculated, scarce BNB B405as, Pick 96as £200-£260 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---
Vietnam, 50 Dong, ND (1947), serial number DQ085 035CK, also 10 Dong, ND (1948), serial number H 059BG, in PMG holders 35, choice very fine and 58 EPQ, choice about uncirculated (2 notes) Pick 11c, 23 £120-£160 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---