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Click here to subscribeMiddle Bronze Age, mid 2nd millennium B.C.. With ovate body and tapering neck and socketed mouth, strap handle to rear, spout with mouflon detailing; mounted on a stand. 215 grams total, 12.5 cm high including stand (5 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Circa 1800-900 B.C.. Including triangular-section, barbed, paddle-shaped, and other types. See Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, pp.289ff., for similar arrowheads; Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, fig.467, for the barbed and triangular type. 353 grams total, 4-12 cm (1 5/8 - 4 3/4 in.). Paddle-shaped arrowheads with a flat, comparatively wide mid-rib and the blade shaped to a point were typical of Old Babylonian Empire. The shoulders were pronounced and the arrowhead had a rectangular-section tapering tang. They are the majority in this group, which comprises also barbed triangular arrowheads of type V from Marlik-Luristan, and one interesting specimen of trilobate arrowhead.Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. [35]
Late Bronze Age, 1st millennium B.C.. With biconvex profile, broad rounded underside and trumpet-shaped mouth. 823 grams, 16.3 cm wide (6 3/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
2nd millennium B.C.. With crescent blade and rounded knot at the butt, ornamental curved edging to the upper shaft hole, a cord edge on the lower shaft hole, incised band around the edge of the blade. Cf. Mahboubian, H., Art of Ancient Iran, copper and bronze, London, 1997, p.166, fig.172b, for identical type; Gernez, G., L’armament en métal au Proche et Moyen-Orient: des origines a 1750 av. J.C., Paris, 2007, p.146, fig.2.14, subtype H2.H.a. 267 grams, 97 mm (3 3/4 in.). The type corresponds to the Gernez type H.2.H.a, of axes with collar and short sleeve lined with mouldings, fan-shaped blade and rear knot. It was a variant only known in Elam and Luristan. In Luristan one identical specimen was found at Chigha Sabz (grave M7). In Elam the majority of these axes were found in the Middle-Bronze Age (Age of Isin-Larsa or Early Babylonian Age) tombs of Sarcophagi, at Susa.UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
Circa late 2nd millennium-6th century B.C.. Including leaf-shaped, barbed and other types. Cf. Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, pp.289ff, for similar; see also Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, nos.467, 471, 474, for type. 367 grams total, 3.4-10.7 cm (1 3/8 - 4 1/4 in.). A number of arrowheads of this type have been excavated in Luristan and in the South-Caspian region. Many parallels are from a burial context, but a large hoard of them was found in a non-funerary context. This type of arrowhead has been in use from the late 2nd millennium B.C. Other arrowheads are clearly Achaemenid.Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. [35]
Late Bronze Age, 1100-1000 B.C.. Hollow-formed as a bird, possibly a duck, with its beak acting as a spout, small lateral flanges for wings and painted geometric detailing; strap handle from funicular filler tube with a strainer inside to the fan-shaped tail. Cf. an askos in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.1970.11.12. 670 grams, 24 cm (9 1/2 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
14th-10th century B.C.. A short sword or dagger with slender triangular blade, low round midrib, penannular guard, scooped shoulders, columnar grip with three gusseted hoops, truncated-conical pommel decorated with parallel horizontal circles. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, items 42 and 43, for similar. 477 grams, 42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.). These kind of bronze daggers or dirks, typical of Marlik culture, were cast in a one piece mould according to Negahban, although in some specimens the penannular guard was later cast into the blade. The separate sets of encircling ribs on the grips are again typical of swords from the Marlik area.Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
8th-6th century B.C.. Single-piece fibula comprising a thick bow with integral coiled spring to one end developing to a sturdy pin; to the other end, a U-section catchplate; with hatched bands to the bow, lines of pointillé detailing to the outer face of the catch. Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, abb.86, for type. 227 grams, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.). This form of fibula developed into the Hallstatt Bogen-Fibel in Central Europe and influenced later Bronze and Iron Age brooch design.Private collection, England.
Bronze Age, 2300-1650 B.C.. Mainly spherical with stub neck, incised detailing. 560 grams total, 57-87 mm (2 1/4 - 3 3/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [6, No Reserve]
Circa 13th-9th century B.C.. Including triangular, leaf-shaped, barbed and other types. See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, figures 463 and 467, for the barbed and triangular types. 446 grams total, 10-16.5 cm (4 - 6 1/2 in.). One series of arrowheads seem to belong to the category of lanceolate head and rounded shoulders from the category Type V, i.e. triangular arrowheads with rounded or angular midrib. Some other arrowheads seem to be a subcategory of subtype A of Khorasani but longer.Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. [18]
2nd-3rd century A.D.. Modelled in the round and originally part of a monumental statue, the naturalistic right foot encased in a trochades leather sandal with median reversed tongue secured with side straps and thick looped laces; the thick platform sole slightly curved, toes and nails well defined; mounted on a substantial custom-made display stand. Cf. Racinet, A., The complete costume history, from ancient times to 19th century, Köln, 2003, pp.52-53, nos.23 and 36; 76-77, nos.10, 24, 38, 44 for similar footwear; Sebesta, J.L., and Bonfante, L., The World of Roman Costume, Madison, 2001; a similar type of footwear appears on a Roman bronze statue, today in Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, acc. no. 1986.5, believed to portray Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the guise of a simple itinerant philosopher rather than as a general or a nobleman; another example appears on a huge statue from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, British Museum accession no.1857,1220.232, reconstructed from more than seventy fragments recovered from the site. 5.84 kg total, foot: 30 cm wide (11 3/4 in.). The detailed bronze foot with a possible variant of the Greek trochades sandal, known to be a traveller's sandal, is all that remains of the once monumental statue. The trochades was a sturdy traveller's open boot of Greek origin with a flat sole. In the Consular Age it was also used by officers and guardsmen. Roman sandals consisted usually of a leather sole attached to the foot with interlacing thongs.German art market. European private collection, 1970s-early 2000s. Acquired from the above; thence by descent. Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12176-221443. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
Late Bronze Age, 1200-750 B.C.. Broad bowl with rounded rim, central column with bird in flight finial with black painted detailing; one wing partly absent. 753 grams, 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
2nd-1st millennium B.C.. With central shaft hole and blade set at right angle. Cf. Christie's, The Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 2, London, 2004, item 34, p.32. 1.22 kg, 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.). The adze-axe was a fundamental axe of many Bronze Age cultures of the world. Its form was one that lends itself to dual purposes - for war and peace. As a tool, it was used to shape wood in fabricating a variety of objects or even wooden beams for construction. As a weapon, its heavy mass and compact form make it a very deadly striking and chopping weapon, even able to defeat light armour.From a 1990s German collection. Ex London, UK, gallery.
Middle Bronze Age, circa 2000-1650 B.C.. Columnar in form with lateral lugs pierced at the lower edge and impressed eyes; painted ings above and below; with old inked label to verso: '215'. 21.4 grams, 76 mm (3 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Bronze Age, 3rd millennium B.C.. Biconvex globular body with broad neck, everted rim, two ledge handles below the equator, band of painted hatching to the shoulder and vertical post handle. 4 kg, 34 cm high (13 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Late Bronze Age, circa 1450-1200 B.C.. Broad squat bowl with dished profile, rounded rim, single pierced ledge handle; with inked inscription to base: 'L.S / 726'. 1.32 kg, 28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Circa 1000 B.C.. Each with an elongated, triangular shape with barbed shoulders, raised midrib and quadrangular spiked tang. See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, figures 454 and 455, p.741, for the type. 84 grams total, 8-11.2 cm (3 1/8 - 4 3/8 in.). This type of arrowhead came in different varieties and sizes: some of them have barbed shoulders, some rounded shoulders, but both the types had a raised midrib.UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. [6, No Reserve]
Middle Bronze Age, circa 2000-1800 B.C.. With barrel-shaped body, broad base, everted rim, two lateral loop handles to the shoulders and pairs of attached lugs between. 2.5 kg, 23 cm (9 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Late Bronze Age, circa 1450-1200 B.C.. Comprising a piriform body and flared base with outer thickened rim, collar to the shoulder attached to a tall neck gently flaring to an everted rim, single strap handle. 504 grams, 22 cm (8 5/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
6th-15th century A.D.. Comprising: a 6th century Dark Age round gilded brooch; a 15th century medieval bronze swivel hook with domed shaped gilded top; and a 11th-12th century copper-alloy chape with plain top half, the lower part ending in a wolf’s head covered with small indentations and raised ears, with a small suspension loop on the snout. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector finds 7, Witham, 2011, fig.3a&b, p.103, for similar medieval gilded studs. Bailey, G., Detector finds 6, Witham, 2008, pp.3,5-6, fig.C1.12, for the gilded swivel hook or stud; Bailey, G., Detector finds 7, Witham, 2011, fig.28, p.102, for the medieval strap end. 35 grams total, 27-65 mm (1 - 2 1/2 in.). Most of the strap ends recovered in Britain date from the 12th century onwards, this being the period when they were widely used by both men and women. The strap end was made from various metals including bronze, copper (normally gilded, silvered or tinned) pewter, tin, silver, gold and iron. Our specimen, probably dated to 11th-12th century A.D., continue the style of the Anglo-Viking beast mounts of the previous centuries.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [3, No Reserve]
Circa 1250-1100 B.C.. The blade of the palstave sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge; the cutting edge slightly asymmetrical and blunt; the blade is sub-triangular in profile with the widest section being before the stop ridge; both faces presenting a triangle below the stop ridge and at the upper portion of the blade that points towards the blade; U-shaped septum and straight-sided open flanges for hafting; the butt end thins and is complete with a straight, blunt side; a single side loop on one side of the palstave; a casting seam present along both sides of the object. 319 grams, 12.7 cm (5 in.). The palstave fits within the Wilburton and Penard assemblages of the later Middle and earlier Late Bronze Age; this corresponds with Needham (1996) Period 5-6 fitting with Metalworking Assemblage X.Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Audlem, Cheshire East, UK, in 2022. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) reference no.LVPL-4DD308.
11th century B.C.-3rd century A.D.. Comprising two arrowheads with foliate head and square-sectioned tang and three awls. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran - The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tuebingen, 2006, cat.460, for the arrowheads. 45 grams total, 3.6-10.8 cm (1 3/8 - 4 1/4 in.). The two arrowheads are similar to specimens found in Luristan. They belong to the type V of the Khorasani classification. The bow was widely used by the Luristan people. The shape of the blade is often flat or ovate in the cross section with lanceolate profile and two cutting edges.Acquired prior to 2000. Ex private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK. [5, No Reserve]
1st millennium B.C.-4th century A.D.. Comprising: amuletic pendant in the form of a fly with hatched wings; amuletic wishbone pendant; figure fragment; mount formed as the bust of Minerva with crested helmet; Bronze Age butterfly toggle. Bailey, G., Buttons and Fasteners 500 BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004, item 10.1 (butterfly toggle). 34.5 grams total, 23-35 mm (7/8 - 1 3/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [5, No Reserve]
Middle-Late Bronze Age, 2000-1200 B.C.. Comprising: one globular with loop handles to the shoulder, pointillé decoration and funicular mouth; two globular with loop handle and trumpet-shaped mouth. 490 grams total, 9.2-16.5 cm (3 5/8 - 6 1/2 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [3, No Reserve]
Middle Bronze Age, circa 2000-1800 B.C.. Of globular profile with strap handle and tall scooped spout; applied lugs to the shoulder, incised zigzag ornament; spout with pierced lug to the underside and band of impressed pellets. 935 grams, 32 cm (12 1/2 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Early Bronze Age, circa 2500-2000 B.C.. Modelled in the round with fleece texture to the back and rump, applied eyes and horns; mounted on a display base with old collector's labels to the underside: 'Cyprus / Early bronze age, 2250-2000 BC. / Ram, red clay, once attached to the rim of a vessel.' and '2517-14/3'. 204 grams total, 11 cm wide including stand (4 3/8 in.). Ex Professor Karl Lunde collection (1931-2009). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. With old label to the base. [No Reserve]
Middle-Late Bronze Age, 2nd-1st millennium B.C.. Barrel-shaped in profile with double-strap transverse handle, thick spout to the shoulder. 713 grams, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Middle-Late Bronze Age, 2000-1200 B.C.. Comprising: biconvex juglet with loop handle and U-shaped lip; two with trumpet-shaped mouth and carinated body, strap handle (one absent). 322 grams total, 11.6-13.2 cm (4 1/2 - 5 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [3, No Reserve]
Late Bronze Age, circa 1600-1200 B.C.. Broad with low profile, rounded underside; with old collector's label 'Late Bronze Age Period Bowl/Circa 1600 BC /I II'. 452 grams, 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Early-Late Bronze Age, 2700-1200 B.C.. Comprising: a barrel-shaped jar with flared rim; a spouted vessel with strap handle; a dipper cup with flared rim. 625 grams total, 8.2-13.1 cm (3 1/4 - 5 1/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Middle Bronze Age I-II, circa 2000-1750 B.C.. Hemispherical body with wishbone anthropomorphic handle, burnished surface. 200 grams, 14.7 cm (5 3/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Accompanied by an old identification tag. [No Reserve]
13th-12th century B.C.. With lentoid-section blade, tongue-shaped in plan, integral tapering hilt with flared finial, lateral flanges to accept a panel of bone or wood to each face forming the grip. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran - The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, p.377, cat.6. 174 grams, 34 cm (13 3/8 in.). The dirk belongs to the type III in the Medvedskaya classification, used in Near East from the 13th to the 6th century B.C. The type is the 32a of the Maxwell-Hyslop study. The Asiatic daggers of this type are confined to Syria and Persia, but Transcaucasia also provides an interesting analogy from Kalekent on the Baku peninsula, where a pointed straight-sided dagger blade has a flanged hilt with the whole of the side flanges bent over the centre.Ex Joseph J. Gancie (1923-2010), Washington, Silver Spring, Maryland. with Alex Cooper Auctioneers Inc., sale 1035, 27 January 2013, lot 162a. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Bronze Age, 2300-1650 B.C.. Including fragments of storage vessel, cup, bowl and other items. 2.2 kg total, 3.5-23 cm (1 3/8 - 9 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [25, No Reserve]
Bronze Age, circa 2000-1600 B.C.. Hemispherical in profile with slightly inverted rim, band of circumferential incised lines beneath the rim and concentric zigzags below, roundels to the underside; single small pierced bulb for suspension. 289 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). Ex Ian Auld collection, 1970s-1990s. Acquired from Bonhams, London, 29 April 2009, no.315 (part). From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. [No Reserve]
Early Bronze Age, 2300-2000 B.C.. With bulbous body, broad mouth, three radiating legs, small loop handle to the rim and larger opposite. 191 grams, 12.5 cm (5 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Middle Bronze Age, 2000-1650 B.C.. Biconvex in profile with small flared foot, trumpet-shaped mouth and two lateral loop handles to the shoulder; painted ring and geometric detailing; repaired. 509 grams, 15.5 cm (6 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Circa 13th-8th century B.C.. Including leaf-shaped, barbed, and other types, all tanged, except one socketted. See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, figures 467 and 470, for some of these types. 428 grams total, 9.5-15.6 cm (3 3/4 - 6 1/8 in.). Majority of these arrowheads seem to belong to the type V, subcategory types A and C according to the classification of Khorasani and Negahban. In the four categories of triangular bronze arrowheads from Luristan, Marlik and Northern Iran individuated by Negahban, subtypes A and C of type V are larger arrow heads with barbed shoulders and triangular heads. Very interesting is the socketted type: Greek, dated at the 8th century B.C.Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. [18]
Late Bronze Age, 1200-750 B.C.. Barrel-shaped in profile with chamfered rim and two lateral loop handles below. 676 grams, 17 cm wide (6 3/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Middle Bronze Age, circa 2000-1650 B.C.. Globular in profile with tall tubular neck and slightly everted rim, loop handle to the reverse. 319 grams, 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
14th-10th century B.C.. A short sword or dagger with slender triangular blade, low round midrib with flat upper face, annular guard and remains of scooped shoulders, columnar grip with three gusseted hoops, crescent pommel. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, items 42 and 43. 520 grams, 43.7 cm (17 1/4 in.). These kind of bronze daggers or dirks, typical of Marlik culture, were cast in a one piece mould according to Negahban, although in some specimens the penannular guard was later cast into the blade. The separate sets of encircling ribs on the grips are again typical of swords from the Marlik area.Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
13th century B.C.. With lentoid-section blade, tongue-shaped in plan, with integral tapering hilt with flared finial, lateral flanges to accept a panel of bone to each face forming the grip. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran - The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, p.381, cat.13. 195 grams, 33.5 cm (13 1/8 in.). The art of Luristan can be described as the art of nomadic herdsmen and horsemen with an emphasis on the crafting of small, easily portable objects, among these a great number of bronze weapons. The rich and noble aristocrats of the Luristan, Elamites, Hurrians, Lullubians, Kutians, and Kassites, went to battle splendidly equipped and wore magnificent bronze armour, using maces, spears and daggers as offensive weapons, alongside spears, bows and arrows.Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
Late Bronze Age II, circa 1450-1200 B.C.. Comprising: discoid base with four flat-section legs supporting a broad bowl with four inward-facing ledges behind the rim, each ledge pierced in two places; vertical bands of painted geometric ornament to the outer face. 537 grams, 13.8 cm wide (5 3/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Circa 14th-10th century B.C.. Including triangular, leaf-shaped, barbed and other types. See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, figs. 463, 467 and 469, for the type. 450 grams total, 9.5-15.5 cm (3 3/4 - 6 1/8 in.). Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. [18]
LÄPPLE, DIETER (1938 - 2019), "Winzerinnen und Erzgießer", 1987, auf der Plinthe signiert und datiert: "D. LÄPPLE / 1987", Stempel der Gießerei: "STRASSACKER / KUNSTGUSS SÜSSEN". Bronze, patiniert, HxBxC: ca. 13 x 11 x 18 cm. Alters- und Beriebsspuren. Anmerkung: Modell M 1:10 der gleichnamigen Großplastik des Neckarsulmer Rathausbrunnens.| LÄPPLE, DIETER (1938 - 2019), "Winzerinnen und Erzgießer", 1987, signed and dated on the plinth: "D. LÄPPLE / 1987", the foundry's stamp: "STRASSACKER / KUNSTGUSS SÜSSEN". Bronze, patinated, HxWxC: approx. 13 x 11 x 18 cm. Signs of age and rubbing. Note: 1:10 scale model of the large sculpture of the Neckarsulm town hall fountain.
MOIGNIEZ, JULES (1835-1894), Schmuckschatulle, 2. Hälfte 19. Jh., Frankreich, Korpus aus vergoldeter Bronze an den Seiten mit üppigen Blattranken sowie Blüten und reliefierten Fasanen, oben Vollplastisch gegossene Tierdarstellung mit Hahn und Henne sowie Küken (bronzierter Metallguss) auf naturalistischer Plinthe, im Guss bezeichnet „J. Moigniez“, innen mit violettem Samtstoff verkleidet. HxBxT: 27/32/16,5 cm. Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren.| MOIGNIEZ, JULES (1835-1894), Jewellery box, 2nd half 19th century, France, gilded bronze body on the sides with lush leafy tendrils and flowers and pheasants in relief, the top with a fully moulded depiction of an animal with rooster, hen and chicks (bronzed metal casting) on a naturalistic plinth, inscribed ‘J. Moigniez’ in the casting, the interior lined with purple velvet fabric. HxWxD: 27/32/16.5 cm. Signs of age and use.
GROSSES, ERWEITERTES HAUSKREUZ, Russland 18. Jh., Bronze reliefiert, part. blau und türkisgrün emailliert, erweitertes Ikonenkreuz mit zahlreichen Heiligendarstellungen und Bezeichnungen in Kirchenkyrillisch, HxB: ca. 39x23 cm. Altersspuren. ANBEI ZERTIFIKAT der Ikonengalerie Autenried in Kopie.| LARGE, EXTENDED HOUSE CROSS, Russia 18th century, bronze in relief, partly enamelled in blue and turquoise green, extended icon cross with numerous depictions of saints and inscriptions in church Cyrillic, hxw: approx. 39x23 cm. Signs of age. WITH CERTIFICATE of the Ikonengalerie Autenried in copy.
YASUDA, HARUHIKO, attribuiert (1930-2018), "Ohne Titel", abstrakte Skulptur, Bronze, teilw. durchbrochen gearbeitet, an der unteren Kante undeutliche Reste eines Prägesignés 'J o T' im Kreis, auf Travertinsteinsockel (mit Monturstange, nicht verschraubt), HxL: Figur ca. 13x26 cm, H: gesamt ca. 18 cm. Altersspuren.| YASUDA, HARUHIKO, attributed (1930-2018), "Untitled", abstract sculpture, bronze, partially open-worked, indistinct remains of an embossed signature 'J o T' ? in a circle on the lower edge, on travertine base (with mounting rod, not screwed on), hxl: figure approx. 13x26 cm, h: total approx. 18 cm. Traces of age.
2 IKONENKREUZE, Russland u.a. 19. Jh. 1.) Metallkreuz mit Corpus Christi, 19. Jh., Metall u. Bronze vergoldet, als Behälter-/Reliquienkreuz gearbeitet, HxB: ca. 31x17,5 cm. ANBEI ZERTIFIKAT der Ikonengalerie Autenried; 2.) Doppelkreuz mit Corpus Christi und Schmerzensmutter, 18./19. Jh., Bronze mit Resten blauer Fassung, HxB: ca. 16x8,5 cm. Je Altersspuren und part. leicht beschädigt.| 2 ICONIC CROSSES, Russia a.o. 19th century, 1.) Metal cross with Corpus Christi, 19th century, metal and bronze gilded, worked as container/reliquary cross, hxw: approx. 31x17.5 cm. INCLUDING CERTIFICATE of the Autenried Icon Gallery; 2.) Double cross with Corpus Christi and Mother of Sorrows, 18th/19th century, bronze with remnants of blue paint, hxw: approx. 16x8.5 cm. Each with traces of age and partially slightly damaged.
3 METALLIKONEN, Russland 19./Anfang 20. Jh., 1.) Bronzerelief "Heiliger Nikolaus", linksseitig Christus mit dem Evangelienbuch und rechtsseitig Gottesmutter mit dem Pallium auf Wolkenband, HxB: ca. 24x21,5 cm; 2.) "Heiliger Nikolaus", geprägtes Messingblech auf Holz montiert, HxB. ca. 11x9,5 cm; 3.) "Gottesmutter Vladimiskaja", geprägtes Messingblech auf Holz montiert, HxB: ca. 11x9,5 cm, Je Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, part. berieben. DAZU: Metallplakette "Heiliger Jakobus", 20. Jh., HxB: 5,5x5 cm. | 3 METAL ICONS, Russia 19th/early 20th century, 1.) Bronze relief "St Nicholas", Christ with the Gospel book on the left and Mother of God with the pallium on a cloud band on the right, hxw: approx. 24x21.5 cm; 2.) "St Nicholas", embossed sheet brass mounted on wood, hxw. approx. 11x9.5 cm; 3.) "Mother of God Vladimiskaja", embossed sheet brass mounted on wood, hxw: approx. 11x9.5 cm, signs of age and wear, part. rubbed. ACCESSORY: Metal plaque "St Jakobus", 20th century, HxW: 5.5x5 cm.
IFFLAND, FRANZ (1862-1935), "Bison", Bronze, schwarz patiniert, vollplastische, naturalistische Tierfigur auf stilisierter Landschaftsplinthe, an der Kante im Guss signiert und Gießerstempel 'BILDGIESSEREI KRAAS(?) BERLIN' (Name und Nr. undeutlich), auf schwarzem Marmorsockel montiert, HxL: Figur ca. 22,5x39 cm, gesamt ca. 25,5x39 cm, Gewicht ca. 14 kg. Alters- und Beriebspuren.| IFFLAND, FRANZ (1862-1935), "Bison", bronze, black patina, fully sculpted, naturalistic animal figure on stylised landscape plinth, signed and foundry stamp 'BILDGIESSEREI KRAAS(?) BERLIN' (name and no. indistinct), mounted on black marble base, hxl: figure approx. 22.5x39 cm, total approx. 25.5x39 cm, weight approx. 14 kg. Traces of age and rubbing.
BRONZEKREUZ Russland, 19. Jh., Bronze emailliert, reliefierter Korpus Christus mit den Arma Christi, oberes Kreuzbalkenende mit adorienden Engeln, rückseitig floraler Gravurdekor, H: 36,5 cm. Leichte Altersspuren.| BRONZE CROSSRussia, 19th century, enamelled bronze, relief body of Christ with the Arma Christi, upper end of the crossbar with adoring angels, floral engraved decoration on the reverse, h: 36.5 cm. Slight signs of age.
NUSS, KARL ULRICH (1943), "Personenfries", im Zentrum die Darstellung eines Baumes mit runden "Früchten", links und rechts davon eine Reihe von Menschen in Bewegung und Interaktion miteinander. Die Früchte sind in diese Interaktionen eingebunden. Signiert unten rechts: U. NUSS. Bronze, patiniert. Verso vier Befestigungsschrauben. HxBxT mit Schrauben: ca. 9 x 60 x 7 cm. Alters- und Beriebsspuren.| NUSS, KARL ULRICH (1943), "frieze of people", in the centre the depiction of a tree with round "fruits", to the left and right of it a series of people in motion and interacting with each other. The fruits are integrated into these interactions. Signed lower right: U. NUSS. Bronze, patinated. Four fixing screws on the reverse. HxWxD with screws: approx. 9 x 60 x 7 cm. Signs of age and rubbing.
A pair of late Grand Tour patinated bronze figures of a Roman senator and a Greco-Roman soldier. on square bases,26 cm overall height, together with a cast bronze figure of a semi-clad Venus, 27 cm overall height, (3) The collection of the late Robert HicksonRobert was a noted London antique dealer for over 40 years. Robert started in the Silver departments in Garrards in London at the age of 15 and by the age of 20 he had risen to manage Brompton Gallery in Knightsbridge. Robert had a long and successful career within the antique trade and had a particular passion for Silver and antique Eccentricities, his passion and connoisseurship are reflected in his collection.
In the manner of Pierre Philippe Thomire, a French Neo-Classical bronze candelabra, with eight candle sconces above a Grecian muse on a turned and fluted marble socle, bearing a mechanical reduction mark and marked for the F. Barbedienne foundry. 25 cm wide x 69 cm high. The collection of the late Robert HicksonRobert was a noted London antique dealer for over 40 years. Robert started in the Silver departments in Garrards in London at the age of 15 and by the age of 20 he had risen to manage Brompton Gallery in Knightsbridge. Robert had a long and successful career within the antique trade and had a particular passion for Silver and antique Eccentricities, his passion and connoisseurship are reflected in his collection.
A pair of French gilt bronze urn form Candelabra, each with five sconces in the form of floral sprays issuing from the urns, the urns with garland swag and cherub hed decoration in high relief, supported by canted square plinths. 65 cm overall height. The collection of the late Robert HicksonRobert was a noted London antique dealer for over 40 years. Robert started in the Silver departments in Garrards in London at the age of 15 and by the age of 20 he had risen to manage Brompton Gallery in Knightsbridge. Robert had a long and successful career within the antique trade and had a particular passion for Silver and antique Eccentricities, his passion and connoisseurship are reflected in his collection. The lamp will require rewiring to make good.
A Napoleon, III rectangular ormolu table jewellery casket inset with Sevres-style panels painted with Parisian scenes within a blu celeste border the hinged cover opening to reveal a velvet lined interior, on decorative turned feet. 17 cm wide x 14 cm deep x 13 cm overall height. The collection of the late Robert HicksonRobert was a noted London antique dealer for over 40 years. Robert started in the Silver departments in Garrards in London at the age of 15 and by the age of 20 he had risen to manage Brompton Gallery in Knightsbridge. Robert had a long and successful career within the antique trade and had a particular passion for Silver and antique Eccentricities, his passion and connoisseurship are reflected in his collection. The material of the body looks like fire gilt bronze or brassThe top panel has a scratch but is intactThe only broken panel is the one on the back of the box.
After the antique, The Belvedere Apollo, a large late Grand Tour lost wax cast bronze figure on a circular base,102 cm overall height. The collection of the late Robert HicksonRobert was a noted London antique dealer for over 40 years. Robert started in the Silver departments in Garrards in London at the age of 15 and by the age of 20 he had risen to manage Brompton Gallery in Knightsbridge. Robert had a long and successful career within the antique trade and had a particular passion for Silver and antique Eccentricities, his passion and connoisseurship are reflected in his collection.
A French ormolu and patinated bronze, rectangular table casket inset with the panel depicting the Greek God Poseidon with a vacant interior, possibly Palais Royale 19 cm long x 9.5 cm wide x 13 cm overall height. The collection of the late Robert HicksonRobert was a noted London antique dealer for over 40 years. Robert started in the Silver departments in Garrards in London at the age of 15 and by the age of 20 he had risen to manage Brompton Gallery in Knightsbridge. Robert had a long and successful career within the antique trade and had a particular passion for Silver and antique Eccentricities, his passion and connoisseurship are reflected in his collection. The casket is in good order and the roll hinge works as expected the box is fitted with a lock but no key is present, the detail is crisp and well cast the turned feet are all present. The interior seems devoid of fabric and it looks as if someone has started fitting it with lining boards that will then be quilted. but no fabric is in evidence. A very decorative item that needs the interior lining with silk or similar.
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