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weight: 1.71kgprovenance: from a professional uk collection of asian and himalayan art; previously with a london gallery, ex. a.h. collection; formerly acquired in france between 1980 and 2005."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"1152","title":{"en":"javanese bronze figure of kubera"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31306/view","tags":["ukAsianAntiques_SoutheastAsian","ukArt_Sculpture","ukAsianAntiques_all","ukAsianAntiques","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:03.056Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":31306,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31307/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31307/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31307/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31307/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31307/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad or earlier. a bronze figure of padmapani. the bodhisattva stands gracefully upon a double-lotus pedestal, the right hand raised, while the left holds the stem of a lotus rising to bloom by the shoulder. he wears a richly ornamented dhoti with beaded hems, multiple necklaces, armbands, and a tall crown surmounted by a high chignon before a circular halo. the serene face with gently arched brows and downcast eyes embodies the ideal of compassionate meditation.size: 300mm x 140mm; 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weight: 1.8kg provenance: private london collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. collection of ronald and maralyn biderman, toronto. acquired 1960 - 1970s. to family by descent. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"1160","title":{"en":"jalisco standing male with noded shoulders"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31314/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:03.654Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":31314,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31315/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31315/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31315/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31315/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31315/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31315/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31315/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 100 bc - ad 250. a two-tone red-brown and tan pottery seated figure with the legs bent and both arms tightly crossed over the chest. the head is framed by projecting ears and topped with a small shaman\u2019s horn at the centre of the forehead. the facial features are simplified, with elliptical eyes, a pronounced nose, and a shallow mouth. size: 330mm x 160mm; 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weight: 515g provenance: private uk collection; ex. jack bregman collection, nyc. acquired prior to 1969 while in the peace corps. by descent to current owner. collection # 033."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"1163","title":{"en":"moche stirrup spout vessel depicting seated man"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31317/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukOtherEthnic_SouthAmerican","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:03.723Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":31317,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31318/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31318/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31318/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31318/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 100 bc - 250 ad. a large reddish, orangeware pottery female figure seated on a two leg bench, holding both hands on her stomach. she bears small pointy breasts, noded shoulders and wears small ear ornaments. finely striated hairdo, and having nicely rendered facial features. size: 500mm x 240mm; weight: 4.9kg provenance: private london collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. n.j. collection; ex. estate of lois r. frankel, houston. collected in the 1970s - 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"1164","title":{"en":"nayarit large seated female"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31318/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:06.630Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":31318,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31319/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31319/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31319/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31319/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31319/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 100 bc - ad 250. a red-orange pottery figure of a seated woman with extended legs and hands resting against the abdomen. the head is sculpted with a long, triangular nose, slightly parted lips, and incised, almond-shaped eyes, framed by prominent disc-shaped ear ornaments and a striated coiffure drawn back across the scalp. a double-strand necklace encircles the neck and drapes across the chest. traces of black resist decoration are visible beneath dark mineral deposits. for similar see: the walters art museum, accession number 48.2791. size: 330mm x 180mm; weight: 1.9kg provenance: private uk collection; ex. collection of ronald and maralyn biderman, toronto. acquired 1960 - 1970\u2019s. to family by descent. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1165","title":{"en":"nayarit seated female figure wearing a necklace"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31319/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:06.744Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31319,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31320/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31320/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31320/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31320/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31320/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 900. a buff-brown pottery figure of a seated dignitary, hollow-moulded and shown with legs folded beneath and hands resting on the knees. the head is topped with a tall headdress composed of criss-crossed folds, while the ears are adorned with large disc-shaped spools. below a heavy brow, the eyes are slightly closed, set above a broad nose and framed by a moustache and a pointed goatee. the lips are slightly parted, exposing the upper row of teeth. a large pendant in the form of a youthful head hangs from a cord around the neck, and pierced lug suspension loops are positioned on both shoulders. size: 250mm x 150mm; weight: 1.2kg provenance: private uk collection; ex. private florida collection. ex. barry kernerman, toronto, ex. samuel dubiner collection, tel aviv, israel, acquired 1960\u2019s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"1166","title":{"en":"maya seated dignitary"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31320/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:06.765Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":31320,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31321/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31321/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31321/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31321/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31321/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31321/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31321/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 800. a orange-reddish coloured pottery vessel in the form of a human head, depicting a shaman with a pronounced cleft lip, stepped jawline, and deeply incised facial scarification across the cheeks and temples. the eyes are almond-shaped and wide, with painted white sclerae, set beneath a broad twisted headband painted in white with large salmon-coloured dots. a secondary human head is sculpted at the top. perforated lug handles are placed at the sides. size: 220mm x 140mm; 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weight: 470g provenance: private qatari collection; ex. collection of dr and mrs albert and carol rosenthal/estate of carol rosenthal; sotherby\u2019s 35& 35 new bond street, london, lot 100, december 11, 1978; lot 209 from a sale of supplicates form the collection of governor nelson a. rockefeller and the museum of primitive art, msy 4, 1967."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1169","title":{"en":"pre-columbian moche warrior portrait vessel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31323/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukOtherEthnic_SouthAmerican","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":3600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:07.070Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":31323,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31324/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31324/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31324/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31324/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31324/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31324/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31324/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 550 - 900. a ceramic vessel, decorated with the bold, sculptural features of a mythological creature, most likely a dragon or composite zoomorphic deity. the vessel\u2019s front projects a fierce head with bulging, circular eyes, drilled nostrils, and bared teeth, while stylized forelimbs extend from the body with claw-like hands. incised details emphasize the spine and limbs, while four short legs provide a stable base. size: 200mm x 180mm; weight: 855g provenance: private qatari collection; ex. ex marc amiguet schmitt estate, amiguet\u2019s ancient art, evansville, indiana, usa, acquired prior to january 1, 2010."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"1170","title":{"en":"pre-columbian stone dragon shaped vessel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31324/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukCollectibles_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:02.999Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":31324,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31325/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31325/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31325/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31325/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31325/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31325/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1280 - 1450. a blackware pottery vessel in the form of a water bird, with a full, rounded body, an elongated neck, a small, pointed beak, stylised wings rising as lateral projections from the shoulders, and a projecting tail at the rear. the vessel is smoothly burnished, with two pairs of drilled perforations at the rim for the attachment of a lid. size: 170mm x 180mm; weight: 530g provenance: private uk collection; ex. estate of peter h. tillou, ct., acquired 1990\u2019s, with receipt from robert anderson, then to family by descent. published: tillou pre-columbian ceramics collection (very limited edition) - john t. & peter j. smith with text by marianne huber."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1171","title":{"en":"ramos blackware avian vessel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31325/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukCollectibles_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:03.054Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":31325,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31326/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31326/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31326/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31326/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31326/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31326/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31326/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1200. a blackware pottery vessel with a pair of long, tapering spouts set on opposing sides of the body, joined by an arched handle with two small frogs sculpted in relief on its upper surface. the domed top of the vessel is decorated in high relief with the head of a deity, shown with a broad, fanged mouth and four projecting tentacles, surrounded by raised circular motifs. size: 160mm x 220mm; weight: 490g provenance: private uk collection; ex. jack bregman collection, nyc. acquired prior to 1969 while in the peace corps. by descent to current owner. collection # 113."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"1172","title":{"en":"sican decorated blackware vessel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31326/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_SouthAmerican","ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:03.056Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":31326,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31327/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31327/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31327/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31327/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31327/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31327/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31327/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1200. a blackware pottery vessel with a pair of long, tapering spouts set on opposing sides and joined by an arched bridge handle. the domed top is decorated in relief with a large open seashell motif, with radiating grooves and five conical protrusions along the edge, mirrored by five additional protrusions on the reverse side. size: 150mm x 200mm; 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weight: 575g provenance: private london collection, acquired on the us art market; ex. nyc. collection. ex. alberto ulrich collection, italy, by descent from mother, alberta frua de angeli, early the 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1179","title":{"en":"aztec bowl with eagle head in tondo"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31333/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukCollectibles_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:03.263Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£900 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31333,"estimateMin":900},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31334/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31334/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31334/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31334/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31334/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31334/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31334/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a zande / mangbetu hairpin carved in dark wood, the elongated pin is surmounted by a stylised anthropomorphic figure. the figure displays the elegant, elongated proportions characteristic of zande and mangbetu sculptural aesthetics, often associated with courtly adornment and prestige. such hairpins were worn by both men and women as status markers and were valued not only as personal ornaments but also as miniature works of sculpture.size: 120mm x 12mm; 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weight: 305gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (far right) ex. julian harding; (far left) ex. max itzikovitz."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"1234","title":{"en":"group of octopus line and fishing bag"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31388/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.657Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":31388,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31389/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31389/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31389/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a group of fishing and hunting implements. it comprises four traditional objects: a wooden reel wound with fibre line; 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weight: 45gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. pierre berge & associes, 2 april 2012 sale, lot 128, (center left and right) ex. patrick caput, (right) ex. fraysse & associes, sale 20 october 2010, lot 132.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1236","title":{"en":"group of oceanic hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31390/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.659Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":31390,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31391/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31391/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a set of three solomon islands fish hooks, carved from shell and turtle shell with fibre lashings. each exhibits a distinctive form: one with a long tapering shank incised with geometric decoration, another with a broad shell body and dark curved point, and a third with a cleanly carved notched head.for similar see: the british museum, museum number oc1882,1110.13.size: 75-90mm x 25-25mm; weight: 60gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. patrick caput, (center) ex. bretagne encheres, 31 june 2010, lot 104, (right) ex. jacaranda tribal art."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"1237","title":{"en":"group of solomon islands fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31391/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.661Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":31391,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31392/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31392/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. an assemblage of three composite fish hooks, each fashioned from carefully worked bone and shell elements, bound with fibre lashings. they have long, tapering shanks and sharply curved barbs designed for deep-sea fishing.size: 70-120mm x 25-35mm; weight: 70gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. john giltsoff, brussels, (center and right) ex. jacaranda tribal art."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"1238","title":{"en":"group of polynesian fish hooks, possibly tahiti - society islands"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31392/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":360,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.662Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":31392,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31393/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31393/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 18th century ad. a fine group of five tahitian fish hooks, each carefully fashioned from bone and pearl shell with twisted fibre lashings. the hooks are attached to long sennit cords, some still tightly coiled, showing their readiness for use in trolling for bonito and other pelagic species.for similar see: the british museum, registration number oc.van.377.a-b.size: 80-200mm x 35-90mm; weight: 370gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. fraysse & associes, 30 november 2009, lot 33.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"1239","title":{"en":"group of tahiti society islands fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31393/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.663Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":31393,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31394/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31394/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a group of four polynesian fishing lures, finely crafted from bone, shell, and fibre. the lures feature carefully shaped shanks with curved points lashed securely, their bindings not only functional but also aesthetically precise. such lures were used in trolling for bonito and other pelagic fish.size: 70-90mm x 25-30mm; weight: 105gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. webb's auction house, sale 00153, lot 89, 90, 93, 96, nov 11, 2012, pacific artifacts, auckland, nz; ex. patrick & ondine mestdagh.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1240","title":{"en":"group of polynesian fishing lures"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31394/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:58.772Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31394,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31395/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31395/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a group of three oceanic fishing lures, each carved from bone and shell with fibre lashings. the examples display regional variation in form and function: one with a long tapering shank and dark curved point lashed at the base, another worked entirely in bone with a finely incised double barb to imitate small prey, and a third with a robust curved hook lashed to a bone shank. size: 70-80mm x 15-25mm; weight: 40gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. webb's auction house, sale 00153, lot 94 nov 11, 2012 | pacific artifacts, auckland, nz."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"1242","title":{"en":"group of fishing lures"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31395/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:58.774Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":31395,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31396/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31396/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a collection of five malaita island fish hooks. the hooks are constructed from turtle shell and bone, secured with finely plaited fibre lashings. for similar see: the british museum, museum number oc1944,02.431.size: 70-75mm x 25-35mm; weight: 35gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) ex. bretagne encheres, 31 june 2010, lot 97, 102, ex. patrick caput, ex. klaus maaz, mar. 2012.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1243","title":{"en":"group of malaita fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31396/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:58.775Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31396,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31397/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31397/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a group of three oceanic fish hooks: two solomon islands examples carved from shell and turtle shell, lashed with fibre, one with fibre line; 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weight: 50gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. matthieu richard, (right) ex. pierre berge & associes, 2 april 2012 sale, lot 39.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"1248","title":{"en":"two maori hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31399/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":4000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:58.780Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":31399,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31400/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31400/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - early 20th century ad. a pair of fishing hooks carved from wood, each lashed with plant fibre and fitted with barbed points, one in bone and the other in sharpened wood. size: 125-140mm x 95-100mm; 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weight: 295gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. pierre berge & associes, 2 april 2012 sale, lot 129, (center) ex. jacaranda tribal art, (right) ex. patrick caput.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1250","title":{"en":"group of admiralty island fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31401/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:58.782Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":31401,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31402/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31402/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31402/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a pair of micronesian trolling hooks, each carved from iridescent mother-of-pearl shell with elegant finial-like terminals, bound with natural fibre to sharp bone points. these highly stylised forms embody both functionality and artistry, designed to glimmer enticingly in the water. size: 135-150mm x 20-25mm; 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weight: 25gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) ex. klaus maaz, mar. 2012, ex. frank reiter, mar 2012, ex. jacaranda tribal art."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"1260","title":{"en":"group of uki/ulawa bonito hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31407/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":460,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.636Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":31407,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"lotNumber":"1261","title":{"en":"hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31898/view","directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2025-10-11T14:56:52.160Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"GBP","id":31898},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31408/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31408/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a beautiful group of four fish hooks, carved primarily from shell and exhibiting the elegant curvature distinctive of the admiralty islands. the assemblage includes examples with complete fibre lashings and coiled cordage, alongside unmounted forms. size: 70-100mm x 30-55mm; weight: 120gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) ex. pierre berge & associes, 2 april 2012 sale, lot 131."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1262","title":{"en":"group of admiralty islands hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31408/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.638Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":31408,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31409/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31409/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a group of four fish hooks, each constructed from a combination of shell, turtle shell, bone, and fibre lashings. the hooks exhibit elegant curves and finely worked surfaces, with one example decorated with incised geometric designs.size: 50-75mm x 20-25mm; weight: 35gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) ex. bretagne encheres, 31 june 2010, lot 101, ex. jacaranda tribal art, ex. patrick caput, ex. michael graham stewart.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1263","title":{"en":"group of solomon islands fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31409/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.264Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31409,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31410/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31410/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a group of fish hooks, each with curved pearl shell points lashed to bone shanks with fibre cordage, two retaining pendant fibre tassels.for similar see: the australian museum, https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/marshall-islands/.size: 90-100mm x 40-55mm; weight: 120gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. pierre berge & associes, 2 april 2012 sale, lot 71.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1264","title":{"en":"group of marshall islands hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31410/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.266Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31410,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31411/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31411/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31411/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - early 20th century ad. a striking pair of composite fishing hooks from tonga, each constructed with a flat bone shank bound with finely plaited fibre cordage and fitted with a sharply curved barb, made from shell.for similar see: the australian museum, https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/tonga/.size: 145-170mm x 100-110mm; weight: 605gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. patrick & ondine mestdagh, (right) ex. pierre berge & associes, 2 april 2012 sale, lot 21.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"1265","title":{"en":"pair of tonga islands hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31411/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":3400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.268Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":31411,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31412/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31412/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a group comprising three mother-of-pearl fishing hooks. one is carved with a rounded shank and knotted fibre cord; another smaller example follows, enhanced with feather binding; and a third hook with attached fibre lashing. such hooks were not merely functional tools but also carried symbolic and ritual significance across island cultures, often associated with sustenance, craftsmanship, and the sea.size: 35-50mm x 20-30mm; weight: 5gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left and right) ex. patrick caput, (center) ex. frank reiter.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1266","title":{"en":"group of oceanic fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31412/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.269Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31412,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31413/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31413/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a collection of four bonito fishing hooks from ranongga island, each carefully constructed from shell shanks with turtle shell barbs and fibre lashings. size: 55-90mm x 20-25mm; weight: 35gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. klaus maaz, mar. 2012."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"1267","title":{"en":"group of ranongga island bonito hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31413/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.271Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":31413,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"directSalePrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2025-10-11T16:41:35.970Z","textCase":"lower","available":false,"currency":"GBP","id":31899,"lotNumber":"1268","title":{"en":"hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31899/view"},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31414/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31414/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a diverse assemblage of four oceanic fish hooks, comprising: a large, lustrous mother-of-pearl hook with finely polished surface and fibre binding to the shank; a smaller, naturally curved shell hook; a delicately shaped pearl shell hook with angled point; and a dark turtle shell example with serrated edge.size: 50-60mm x 25-35mm; weight: 55gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) ex. john giltsoff, brussels, ex. galerie meyer, ex. jean edouard carlier, ex. frank reiter."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"1269","title":{"en":"group of oceanic fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31414/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.272Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":31414,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31415/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31415/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a group of solomon islands fish hooks. at left, there are three finely worked composite hooks, carved from bone and shell, with fibre lashings and hooks fashioned from natural materials. at right, there are six intricately carved bone fish hooks, some with incised geometric decoration and stylised detailing. for similar see: the australian museum, https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/solomon-islands/.size: 55-80mm x 15-25mm; weight: 110gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) ex. bretagne encheres, 31 june 2010, lot 106, 107, 108, ex. patrick caput, ex. frank reiter, mar 2012, ex. webb's, oceanic and african arts sale no. 979, 28 march 2012 lot 95.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1270","title":{"en":"group of solomon islands fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31415/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.273Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31415,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31416/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31416/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. an assemblage of four fish hooks from banaba island, each fashioned with a cylindrical, elongated shank of wood and a sharply carved bone point, secured with intricate fibre lashings. several examples retain their fibre tassels, intended to mimic the movements of small bait fish and attract larger species.for similar see: british museum, museum number oc1944,02.662.size: 70-105mm x 25-30mm; weight: 100gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) ex. patrick caput, ex. jean edouard carlier."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"1271","title":{"en":"group of banaba island hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31416/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.275Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":31416,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31417/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31417/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a pair of finely crafted fishing hooks, each combining lustrous pearl shell shanks with sharply curved shell points, bound together with plaited fibre lashings. one example retains its twisted fibre line.for similar see: the australian museum, https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/marshall-islands/.size: 85-90mm x 40-50mm; weight: 70gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. matthieu richard, (right) ex. galerie meyer.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1272","title":{"en":"two marshall islands fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31417/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.276Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31417,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"lotNumber":"1273","title":{"en":"hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31900/view","directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2025-10-11T15:08:33.659Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"GBP","id":31900},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31418/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31418/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a fine group of society islands fish hooks, each fashioned from shell lashed with fibre cordage to bone or shell points.size: 100-115mm x 25-30mm; 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weight: 400gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. voyageurs & curieux, (center) ex. patrick caput, (right) ex. webb's.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"1276","title":{"en":"group of tonga island fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31419/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":2800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:54.994Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":31419,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"lotNumber":"1277","title":{"en":"hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31902/view","directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":4000,"lastUpdate":"2025-10-11T15:16:17.048Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"GBP","id":31902},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"lotNumber":"1278","title":{"en":"hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31903/view","directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":3800,"lastUpdate":"2025-10-11T15:18:44.915Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"GBP","id":31903},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"lotNumber":"1279","title":{"en":"hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31904/view","directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":3600,"lastUpdate":"2025-10-11T15:22:40.020Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"GBP","id":31904},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31420/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31420/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31420/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - early 20th century ad. a finely crafted composite fishhook, consisting of a carved wooden shank with a sharply barbed point, lashed together with twisted plant fibre, used in deep-sea fishing.for similar see: the australian museum, https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/tonga/.size: 230mm x 60mm; weight: 85gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. patrick caput.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1280","title":{"en":"tonga island composite fish hook"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31420/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":2400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:54.995Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31420,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31421/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31421/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - early 20th century ad. a fine pair of large maori fishing hooks (matau), made from iron and tightly bound with traditional plant fibre cord, one still attached to its original coiled rope line. they were employed for deep-sea fishing, particularly for shark and large fish, during the early contact period when european iron was repurposed and integrated into maori fishing technology. for similar see: the british museum, museum number oc1944,02.199.size: 245-310mm x 85-90mm; weight: 500gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. freysse & associes, 20 oct. 2010, lot 123, (right) ex. michel thieme tribal art, 14 oct. 2010.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1281","title":{"en":"two maori fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31421/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:54.997Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31421,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31423/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31423/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31423/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - early 20th century ad. a carved large fishing hook from micronesia, composed of a robust wooden shank with a naturalistic curve and a sharply tapering barb, reinforced with traditional fibre binding. hooks of this type were essential tools for deep-sea fishing, often designed to catch large pelagic fish such as tuna or sharks.size: 320mm x 140mm; weight: 310gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. bruce frank.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1283","title":{"en":"large micronesian fish hook"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31423/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":2800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:01.122Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31423,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31424/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31424/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31424/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31424/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a large wooden fishing hook, possibly for catching halibut, carved from hardwood and tightly bound with fibre lashings, the angular form designed for strength and efficiency in halibut fishing. hooks of this type were used extensively by the tlingit and kwakiutl peoples of the northwest coast, both as practical fishing implements and as objects embodying the importance of deep-sea fishing to community sustenance and trade.size: 240mm x 100mm; weight: 170gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. pierre berge & associes, 2 april 2012, lot 240.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1284","title":{"en":"large british columbia fish hook"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31424/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:01.124Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":31424,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31425/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31425/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - early 20th century ad. a group of two large wooden fishhooks. the first, from british columbia, is carved in a powerful angular form, with a sharply pointed barb and binding of natural fibre at the junction. the second, from polynesia, is a composite construction with finely lashed fibre bindings, an extended wooden shank, and lateral rigging. both are excellent representations of respective fishing cultures over the pacific.size: 210-240mm x 90-130mm; weight: 175gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. fraysse & associes, sale 20 october 2010, lot 119, (right) ex. patrick caput.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1285","title":{"en":"two large wooden fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31425/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:01.126Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31425,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31426/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31426/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31426/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - early 20th century ad. an inuit composite fishing implement, consisting of a broad wooden shank with multiple drilled suspension holes, fitted with a central antler extension and three forged iron prongs forming a trident-like hook. such tools, known as kakivak, were designed for spearing and securing fish beneath the ice or in rivers, combining traditional organic materials with traded metal.size: 325mm x 65mm; 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weight: 10gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. jacaranda tribal art, (right) ex. matthieu richard.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1305","title":{"en":"pair of solomon islands fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31441/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.123Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":31441,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31442/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31442/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a pair of finely crafted marshall islands fish hooks, both carved from lustrous mother-of-pearl with pointed barbs and tightly bound fibre lashings. one example is finished with a fibre lure. for similar see: the australian museum, https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/marshall-islands/.size: 100-125mm x 48-55mm; 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weight: 135gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. jacaranda tribal art, (right) ex. sotheby's.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1307","title":{"en":"pair of marshall islands fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31443/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.126Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31443,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31444/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31444/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a group of six fish hooks, each fashioned from carved bone shafts and fitted with sharply curved turtle shell or bone barbs, secured with finely plaited fibre lashings.size: 75-125mm x 30-35mm; weight: 110gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; - (acquired from various sources) ex. patrick caput, ex. frank reiter, mar 2012, ex. bonhams, african, oceanic & pre-columbian art 9 nov 20113new york sale 1941 lot 5, ex. klaus maaz, mar. 2012.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1308","title":{"en":"group of huon gulf hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31444/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.128Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":31444,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31446/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31446/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a pair of maori fish hooks, each composed of a gracefully curved paua (abalone) shell mounted on wooden shank with a bone point securely bound by fibre lashings. one example has a braided cord, neatly coiled.for similar see: the australian museum, https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/maori/.size: 95-110mm x 28-30mm; weight: 30gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. jacaranda tribal art, (right) ex. john giltsoff, brussels.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1310","title":{"en":"two maori fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31446/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.131Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31446,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31447/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31447/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a pair of maori fish hooks, each composed of a gracefully curved paua (abalone) shell mounted on a wooden shank with a bone point securely bound by fibre lashings. for similar see: the australian museum, https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/maori/.size: 105-110mm x 25-35mm; weight: 40gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. matthieu richard.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1311","title":{"en":"two maori fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31447/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.133Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":31447,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31448/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31448/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a group of traditional m?ori fish hooks, each composed of curved wood or shell shanks lashed with fibre cordage to sharp bone points. one example has an iridescent p?ua shell inlay, creating both functional and decorative appeal.for similar see: the british museum, museum number oc1944,02.190.size: 100-145mm x 20-40mm; weight: 70gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. sotheby's, ex. patrick caput.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1312","title":{"en":"group of maori fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31448/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.135Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31448,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31449/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31449/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a group of three traditional oceanic fish hooks, including: one likely polynesian in origin; a finely worked bonito hook from tuvalu (ellice islands); a ranongga island bonito hook from the western province.size: 70-110mm x 25-30mm; weight: 55gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left and center) ex. patrick caput, (right) ex. klaus maaz, mar. 2012."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"1313","title":{"en":"group of oceanic fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31449/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":320,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.292Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":31449,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31450/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31450/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a group of three metal fishing hooks, comprising two examples forged from metal with angular bent shanks and sharply tapering points, together with a later example of more modern curved form. size: 45-90mm x 25-35mm; weight: 20gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) ex. kai schmidt, ex. bloomsbury, auction 35922, angling collection of george miskin, 3 may 2012, lot 587."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"1314","title":{"en":"group of metal fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31450/view","tags":["ukWholesaleRetail_FitnessSportsEquipment","ukWholesaleRetail_all","ukWholesaleRetail"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:11.170Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":31450,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31451/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31451/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - mid 20th century ad. a group of fish hooks finely hammered and worked in gold, they were created not for practical fishing use but as prestige objects and ritual offerings. their elegant curves and coiled terminals exemplify the technical mastery of pre-columbian goldsmiths in the isthmo-colombian region. likely symbolised abundance, fertility, and high social status, underscoring the role of fishing and the sea in veraguas cosmology.size: 35.5-48.7mm x 14.3-21.4mm; weight: 4.69gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. david bernstein, new york.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1315","title":{"en":"group of veraguas ceremonial gold fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31451/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_SouthAmerican","ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.294Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31451,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31452/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31452/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a group of five oceanic fish hooks, largely from melanesia and including one polynesian example. it comprises a solomon islands bonito hook of shell and turtle shell bound with fibre, a smaller variant fashioned from a spotted cowrie shell, a robust bronze hook with plaited fibre lashing, and a finely curved turtle shell hook, together with a large polynesian shell shank.size: 50-105mm x 20-25mm; weight: 50gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (1st left) ex. patrick caput, (2nd left) ex. michael graham stewart, (1-3rd right) ex. bretagne encheres, 31 june 2010, lot 111.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1316","title":{"en":"group of oceanic hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31452/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.295Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":31452,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31453/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31453/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a varied collection of oceanic fish hooks, carved and assembled from bone, shell, wood, and fibre.size: 35-105mm x 8-45mm; weight: 65gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) ex. jean edouard carlier, ex. dunbar sloane (auckland) ltd, 14 sep 2010, lot 66, ex. fraysse & associes, sale 20 october 2010, lot 101, ex. sotheby's.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1317","title":{"en":"group of oceanic fish hooks and bone implements"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31453/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":2800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.297Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":31453,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31454/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31454/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a group of three fishing hooks from uki island, solomon islands, finely worked from lustrous mother-of-pearl. each example is carved with precise angular shanks and sharply projecting points, pierced with drilled holes for fibre lashings.for similar see: british museum, museum number oc1944,02.398.size: 25-30mm x 8-10mm; weight: 5gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. frank reiter."},"estimateMax":350,"lotNumber":"1318","title":{"en":"group of uki island fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31454/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":460,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.298Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£250 - £350","currency":"GBP","id":31454,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31455/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31455/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a pair of traditional oceanic fishing hooks, both carved from pearl shell with fibre lashings. each features a long shank and curved barb, one of them retains its twisted fibre line.size: 90-105mm x 25-30mm; 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weight: 70gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. patrick caput.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1320","title":{"en":"group of huon gulf hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31456/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.301Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31456,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31457/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31457/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. a group of two society islands fish hooks, carved primarily from shell with attached fibre cord. these imposing hooks, with their elongated shanks and sharply curving barbs, were traditionally used for deep-sea fishing and demonstrate the advanced craftsmanship of polynesian fishers, who ingeniously combined natural materials to create highly effective tools. followed by a modern example, possibly used for studies.size: 85-125mm x 25-40mm; weight: 100gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (left) ex. patrick caput, (right) ex. matthieu richard.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1321","title":{"en":"group of society islands fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31457/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:30:59.302Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31457,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"lotNumber":"1322","title":{"en":"hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31909/view","directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2025-10-11T15:59:42.055Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"GBP","id":31909},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31458/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31458/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a beautiful group of five solomon islands fishing hooks, each finely constructed from pearl shell and turtle shell with fibre lashings, natural cordage, and decorative beads in red, white, and blue. the shanks display incised detailing and carefully shaped profiles.for similar see: the australian museum, https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/solomon-islands/; the british museum, museum number oc1882,1110.13.size: 70-80mm x 20-25mm; weight: 60gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) ex. patrick caput, ex. jacaranda tribal art.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1323","title":{"en":"group of solomon islands fish hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31458/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:55.336Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":31458,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31459/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31459/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a group of five fish hooks from polynesia and melanesia, crafted from pearl shell and turtle shell, with fibre lashings and cord attachments. each hook demonstrates distinctive regional variations in form and technique, including long shanks, curved barbs, and plaited lashings.size: 95-100mm x 25-30mm; weight: 90gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) ex. patrick caput, ex. john giltsoff, brussels."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1324","title":{"en":"group of oceanic hooks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31459/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:55.378Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":31459,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31460/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31460/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":". a group comprising over twenty examples of varying forms, sizes and types, constructed from wood, bone, shell, fibre, and metal, some incorporating abalone shell inlay. these examples were likely produced in the modern period for study, collection, or display purposes.size: 30-145mm x 20-40mm; weight: 205gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1325","title":{"en":"group of oceanic fish hooks - modern"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/65231/lot/31460/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":950,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:31:55.435Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":31460,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31461/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31461/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/31461/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-10-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th - 20th century ad. an assemblage of hawaiian iron fish hooks, mounted together on a stand. each hook is forged from iron, with remnants of fibre lashings binding them to the shanks, testifying to their use in deep-sea fishing practices. these robust hooks, introduced following contact with europeans and adapted into hawaiian fishing traditions, replaced earlier bone and shell examples while retaining the same iconic sweeping form. there is strong patina and surface wear throughout, indicative of both age and exposure to the marine environment.size: 335mm x 85mm; 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