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Lot 53
A Steiff limited edition Edelweiß teddy bear, exclusively for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, in dark green mohair, with embroidered edelweiss flower to feet, wearing a silk scarf with scarf holder in the style of an edelweiss flower, 1430 of 1500, in original box with certificate -- 15in (38cm.) high
Lot 106
A set of nine pietra dura panels,mid-17th century, Florentine, in the manner of Baccio del Bianco for the Grand Ducal workshops, comprising eight rectangular examples, each depicting two or more animals,together with a demilune panel depicting a recumbent lion,rectangular panels 19 x 35cmthe lunette 16 x 27cm, each in a gilt and silvered gesso frame (9)Provenance: The Estate of Sir Jack and Lady Baer.Literature: For similar panels illustrating the tradition of depicting animals in 17th century Florentine pietra dura, including those depicted in a tabletop including panels in the style of Baccio del Bianco, see Anna Maria Giusti, 'Pietre Dure: Hardstone in Furniture and Decorations', London 1992, p.83, fig. 26, p.218, fig.76.The art of inlaying hardstones for decorative use was used throughout many courts of Europe from the mid-sixteenth century, but it was at the Medici Court in Florence that it reached its apogee, particularly under the patronage of Cosimo I (r. 1569-74), his son Francesco (r. 1574-87), and Cosimo's brother Ferdinand I (r. 1587-1609), who formally established the Grand Ducal workshop, the Galleria dei Lavori, in 1588. A group of panels depicting animals inset into a tabletop alongside a series of examples depicting grotesque figures, which are closely related to del Bianco's designs, is housed at the Chateau de Versailles and illustrated in Giusti's 'Pietra Dure: Hardstone in Furniture and Decorations', p.83. Giusti comments that depictions of animals in pietra dura at the time were simple, but in energetic and spirited poses, making use of soft stones in very similar palettes to the present examples.In many of the panels offered, pale blue agate and translucent alabaster have been used to form the sky peppered with beautiful soft clouds. Condition ReportPlease see additional photos for reference to condition using this link: https://share.icloud.com/photos/0e6HAyzMpkOfT1qAw-Kvzf78Q The tacks holding the panels in place within the frames are in very tightly, therefore only one example has been examined out of the frame. Overall the panels appear in good stable condition, with some small losses, fine cracks and light surface wear. Some knocks, losses and distress to the frames. Ready to hang.Lion: Examined within frame. Some small surface cracks to the limestone border, with several tiny and very fine splits to the thin black border. Some small fissures and natural imperfections. Very light surface wear commensurate with age and handling.Moose and deer: Examined within frame. Some small surface cracks to the borders and centre of the image. Some tiny fissures and natural imperfections. One or two small scratches and other light surface wear commensurate with age and handling. Camels: Examined within frame. Some surface dirt. The left, right and bottom edge of the limestone border has a slightly rougher texture than that of the top edge, which appears to be natural. Some tiny natural inclusions and imperfections. Light surface wear. Horse and lion: Examined out of frame; measures 19.4 x 35.6cm. 3.8cm area of loss to bottom left corner. Approx.1cm area of loss to top right corner. Approx. 0.8cm loss to top edge. A tiny area of loss to the left black border. Dirt and discolouration to edges where they have been beneath the frame. Some cracks to edges and centre of image. Some tiny inclusions and natural imperfections. Surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Bear and leopard: Examined within frame. Some surface dirt and discolouration. A small chip visible beneath the frame to the top edge. Small cracks to borders and image. A tiny chip to the top left corner where the image meets the thin black border. Small surface scratches and wear commensurate with age and handling. Some natural inclusions and imperfections. Dogs hunting the stag: Examined within the frame. Some dirt and discolouration. Some cracks to borders and image. Some surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Some inclusions and imperfections. Goat and stag: Examined within frame. Dirt and discolouration. Small cracks to borders and image. Surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Minute chip to the eye of the stag. Some tiny inclusions and natural imperfections. Boar hunt: Examined within frame. Dirt and some discolouration. Cracks to borders and image, with some parts of the limestone border which appear to be replaced, however this may have been done at the time of the panel's manufacture. General surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Some tiny possible losses or imperfections in the stone. Some small inclusions. Bull hunt: Examined within the frame. Dirt and discolouration. Some cracks to borders and image. Two areas of the limestone border differ in colour and appearance, which indicates that they may be replaced, however this may have been done at the time of manufacture. One tiny area of the black border appears replaced. Some light surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. One or two tiny old losses or imperfections in the stone.
Lot 107
A pair of pietra dura panels,mid-17th century, Florentine, in the manner of Baccio del Bianco for the Grand Ducal workshops, one depicting a wild boar, the other one a dromedary,20cm wide15cm high, each in a carved giltwood frame (2)Provenance: The Estate of Sir Jack and Lady Baer.Literature: For similar panels illustrating the tradition of depicting animals in 17th century Florentine pietra dura, including those depicted in a tabletop including panels in the style of Baccio del Biancosee Anna Maria Giusti, 'Pietra Dure: Hardstone in Furniture and Decorations', London 1992, p.83, fig.26.This pair of panels bear many similarities to other known examples of 17th century pietra dura. This inclues a group of panels depicting animals and inset into a tabletop alongside a series of examples depicting grotesque figures, which are closely related to del Bianco's designs, which is housed at the Chateau de Versailles and illustrated in Giusti's 'Pietra Dure: Hardstone in Furniture and Decorations', p.83. Giusti comments that depictions of animals in pietra dura at the time were simple, but in energetic and spirited poses, making use of soft stones in very similar palettes to the present examples.Condition ReportSight size of each panel 20cm wide, 15cm high. Each 22 x 15.5cm when measured from the reverse. Frame measures 27 x 31.2cm. Later frames now painted and with minor losses. Please see additional images for reference to condition. Overall appear in good stable condition. Ready to hang, although both a little loose in their frames. Both examined within the frames.Camel: Dirt and some discolouration. Some fine cracks to borders. One tiny area above the camel's head appears to be replaced, although this may have been done at the time of manufacture. Two small areas of imperfection of the stone beneath the camel's hooves which are not flat and polished. Light surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Minor inclusions and imperfections in the stone. One small chip to a corner visible from the reverse.Boar: Dirt and some discolouration. Some fine surface cracks to the borders. Some light surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Minor inclusions and imperfections within the stone.
Lot 4006
A Charnwood Bears (Frank Webster) 'Jeffrie' artist made jointed teddy bear, blonde mohair with red tips, black plastic eyes, vertically black stitched nose and mouth, tan suede pads to hands and feet with black stitched claws, 40cm high with sewn in label and cardboard tag, Limited Edition No.4 of 6
Lot 4007
A Charnwood Bears (Frank Webster) artist made jointed teddy bear, blonde mohair with brown tips, black plastic eyes, vertically brown stitched nose and mouth, tan suede pads to hands and feet with brown stitched claws, 45cm high with sewn in labels, Limited Edition No.10 of 10; another, 35cm high with sewn in labels, No.16 of 20 (2)
Lot 4008
A Charnwood Bears (Frank Webster) artist made jointed teddy bear, brown mohair, black plastic eyes, vertically black stitched nose and mouth, tan suede pads to hands and feet with black stitched claws, 60cm high with sewn in labels, Limited Edition No.3 of 20; another, 55cm high with sewn in labels, No.7 of 20 (2)
Lot 4009
A Dean's Rag Book Co. Artist Showcase 'Tiger Toes' jointed teddy bear, fiery red and white mohair, black plastic eyes, large vertically black stitched nose and mouth, tan suedette type pads to hands and feet, trademark rectangular shaped label to foot 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN, DEAN'S RAG BOOK CO. LTD.', designed by Jill Baxter, 55cm high with neck tag and sewn in label, Limited Edition No.30 of 350; another, 'Woody', designed by Frank Webster, 40cm high with sewn in label, Limited Edition No.12 of 500 (2)
Lot 4011
A Dean's Rag Book Co. jointed teddy bear, pink mohair, black plastic eyes, vertically brown stitched nose and mouth, tan suedette type pads to hands and feet, trademark rectangular shaped label to foot 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN, DEAN'S RAG BOOK CO. LTD.', 40cm high with sewn in label, Limited Edition No.131; others (3)
Lot 4012
A Dean's Rag Book Co. Artist Showcase 'Storm' jointed bear, white/greyish mohair, black plastic eyes, black stitched nose, embroidered black paws to hands and feet, trademark rectangular shaped label to foot 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN, DEAN'S RAG BOOK CO. LTD.', designed by Lisa Wills, 50cm high with neck tag and various labels, Limited Edition No.110 of 250; others (3)
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