A Chinese archaistic bronze vessel, gui, 17th/18th century, crisply cast in imitation of a Western Zhou dynasty gui ritual vessel, with ‘taotie’ masks on a ‘leiwen’ ground, applied with a pair of zoomorphic handles, archaic seal script mark to interior, 16.5cm wide, 11cm highProvenance: In the owner's possession for more than 60 years.***CONDITION REPORT***The vessel is not a perfect circle but there is no evidence of damage to the rim, the foot has been dented to one side and there’s an old manufacturing repair to the join on the foot, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
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A Chinese bronze and copper alloy tripod censer and cover and a Chinese archaistic bronze tripod vessel, yi, both 17th century, the censer with six cartouches cast in relief with flowers and foliage, formerly gilded, with fruiting vine pierced cover, 12cm high, the yi vessel cast in low relief with a band of ‘leiwen’, 13.5cm high, faults (2)Provenance: In the owner's possession for more than 60 years.***CONDITION REPORT***The ding and cover is very grubby and there is evidence that the original gilding on the ground of each of the reserves is still present. Unfortunately the three legs have been bent inward and have a number of dents to them, both handles are missing the rings.The yi is slightly misshapen has casting imperfections and a loss to the tip of one of the feet.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese archaistic bronze vessel, fangding, 17th/18th century, cast and chased with a band of zoomorphic scrolls, leiwen and raised fins, 15cm wide, 18cm high,Provenance: In the owner's possession for more than 60 years. old repair to one leg***CONDITION REPORT***Typical minor casting imperfections. One of the legs has an older solder repair at the join of the base of the vessel. Chestnut brown, grey and black patina, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
§ § Clive Barker (English, b. 1940) The Critic Writeschrome-plated bronzesigned, inscribed, dated and numbered 'THE/CRITIC WRITES/CLIVE BARKER/1970 3/5' (on the underside)29.5cm high Conceived in 1970 and cast in an edition of 5.Literature: A.J. Fermon, M. Livingstone, Clive Barker, Catalogue Raisonné 1958-2000, London, 2002, p. 106, no. 123.See Christie's, Lot 173 March 22, 2012 for the sale of another cast from this edition.***CONDITION REPORT***A little dusty with some light oxidisation around the base, numbered 3 of 5.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875). An animalier bronze model 'Elephant du Senegal', signed in the bronze with Barbedienne stamp verso, 20cm wide, 12.5cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall looks to be a good original dark greenish patination, a little rubbed on the raised extremities, one tusk has come loose and has been re-attached, a little dusty around the base.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (French, 1845-1916). A bronze figure of Napoleon déchu, standing wearing a greatcoat, a fallen eagle at his feet, signed in the bronze, with stamp for Siot of Paris along with number 1888, 50cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall of a good rich chocolate brown patination, a little darker at the base, dusty in the crevices but otherwise good conditionPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912). A pair of bronze busts of Queen Elizabeth I and Marie de Medici, raised on ormolu mounted red marble plinths, 50cm and 48cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Both with good rich original chocolate brown patination, slightly rubbed to the raised extremities, minor chipping around the edges of the marble plinths.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Paul Dubois (French, 1829-1905). A pair of bronze figures of a Medieval maiden and a troubadour signed in the bronze, on black marble plinths, 34cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Both with a fairly dull mid to dark brown patination, equally both rather dusty with some oxidisation spots, marble plinth with chipping around the edges and corners, possibly missing one or two strings from his instrument.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
After Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917). A pair of 19th century bronze figures representing Pallas Athena/ Minerva and Ares/ Mars, each standing in armour and holding shields, she in addition a staff, on stepped scrolled bases, 11cm wide, 11cm deep, 29cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Both look to be in honest untouched condition with a dark brownish patination showing as lighter tones on the polished raised extremities, he appears complete, she lacking something from the top of her staff.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
After Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934). A large bronze group of three runners at the finishing line, 'Au But', on integral oval base and perspex plinth, signed in the bronze, 128cm long, 78cm deep, 111cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Looks to date to the late 20th century, an even dark chocolate brown patination throughout, a little dusty with some paint specks particularly around the base, indistinctly signed in the bronze.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lissa Borkowski (b.1949). A bronze model of a recumbent foal, signed to underside and numbered 1/.7, 54cm long, 28cm deep, 22cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall good untouched condition, perhaps a little dusty but no real faults noted, a pale brown to copper green patination.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Jack Zajac (American, b.1929). A pair of bronze abstract sculptures, on ebonised plinths, one signed and numbered 18/95, 28cm long, 22cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Both with original bronze polished finish, minor oxidisation spots and light surface scuffing, plinths in good condition, the one sculpture which has the small bronze inclusion inside the base requires a nut to hold it into position.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Sidney Beck (SA, b.1936). A limited edition bronze figure of a ballerina tying her shoe, signed in the bronze and numbered 1/3, 17cm wide, 36cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall with a slightly matted dull brown to green patination, a little dusty with some scattered oxidisation spots, old baize lining to the underside.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An Ivor Novello award presented to Laurel Music Co in recognition of 'March of the Mods', 1965, the bronze statuette engraved Ivor Novello Award BASCA, on base with plaque reading Laurel Music Co Ltd/"March of the Mods"/1965, 28.5cm high***CONDITION REPORT***A little dusty otherwise good condition, slight rubbing around the base of the plinth.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Alexandre Kelety (French/Hungarian, 1874-1940). A bronze 'Buste de Jean Mermoz à l'écharpe', with foundry stamp, numbered 180, on black marble plinth, signed in the bronze, 53cm wide, 36cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall in good original untouched condition with a greenish brown patination and slight rubbing to the raised extremities, signed on the back, plinth has numerous small chips around the edges.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Robert Delandre (French 1879-1961). An Art Deco bronze commemorative plaque 'Le Salut du Vainqueur', on variegated green marble plinth, signed in the bronze, 43.5cm wide, 10cm deep, 41cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good original condition, a dark greenish patination with some rubbing at the extremities giving a darker brown bronze tone, signed in the bronze with title lower down, raised on marble plinth which has minor chipping and small drill holes where a further plaque was attached.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
British commemorative medals – Victorian bronze medal marking the Visit of Nasser Ed Deen ‘Shah of Persia’ to London 1873, by A.B. Wyon, leather case***CONDITION REPORT***The medal with minute rim neck otherwise UNC, the case with some losses and peeling to the level on the edges of the cover.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot, (French, 1877-1967). An Art Deco bronze figure of a kneeling maiden, on ebonised oak plinth, signed in the bronze, 33cm wide, 14cm deep, 39cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good original condition, with original dark powdered blue patination, one or two scattered oxidisation spots, signed in the bronze and stamped BRONZE, minor rubbing around the plinth.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Alexandre Kelety (French/Hungarian, 1874-1940). A French Art Deco bronze group of two tillermen, on black marble plinth, signed in the bronze, 47cm long, 17cm deep, 23cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good original condition with a dark greenish patination and some slight rubbing on the raised extremities, signed in the bronze along with foundry stamp, BRONZE and the number 17, plinth with numerous chips around the edges and corners.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Salvatore Melani (Italian, 1902-1934). An Art Deco bronze figure of a female archer, kneeling upon a marble plinth, signed in the bronze, 57cm wide, 17cm deep, 38cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good original condition with a dark greenish patination, slightly rubbed on the extremities with a few scattered oxidisation marks, a few light surface scuffs to the marble plinth.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Jules Edmund Masson (French, 1871-1932). A French Art Deco bronze group of two hounds, on naturalistic plinth, with inset plaque to the reverse, stamped ‘bronze’ to one hind leg, 53cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Honest untouched condition, a very dark blackish brown patination throughout with one or two small oxidisation spots and minor rub marks, stone plinth in good clean condition, plaque on the back somewhat oxidised and difficult to read.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Robert Bousquet (French 1894-1817). An Art Deco bronze and marble group of a tiger fighting a serpent, on naturalistic oval base, signed, 44cm wide, 20cm deep, 33cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good original condition with an even golden patination, slightly rubbed to the tips of the ears and other extremities, naturalistic base a little dirty.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Georgij Dmitrievic Lavroff (Russian, 1895-1991). An Art Deco bronze group of two antelope, on black marble plinth, signed in the bronze with Marcel Guillemard stamp and numbered 131, 73cm wide, 14cm deep, 42cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good original condition with a rich mid brown patination, a few small areas of rubbing and oxidisation spotting, signed on the rear of the seated animal, some small nicks and chips around the plinth, comes with the original au Printemps receipt dated 1935PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Armand Godard (1824-1887). A French Art Deco bronze group of a seated maiden with a borzoi upon a leash, on stepped black marble plinth, 78cm long, 12.5cm deep, 36cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall in honest condition, she with a light golden patination somewhat rubbed on the upper extremities from polishing, the dog of a more matted coppery golden tone, chain possibly a later replacement, has a copper finish which has been rubbed away, oxidisation spots throughout, stamped BRONZE on the back of the figure, a few minor nicks around the edges of the plinth.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Georges Gori (French, 1894-1944). An Art Deco silvered bronze, spelter and composition group of an elegant lady and two borzoi, standing upon a stepped marble plinth, signed on the base, 80cm wide, 20cm deep, 51cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good original condition with a pewter to silver tone to the metal, slightly rubbed to the tips of the extremities, otherwise looks to be in very good order.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lorino. An Art Deco bronze model of a golden pheasant, standing upon a black marble plinth, signed in the bronze, 77cm long, 17cm deep, 33cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall in good untouched condition, coppery brown patination with golden highlights, slightly rubbed from polishing over the years particularly near the tip of the tail and with scattered old oxidisation spots, plinth with some very tiny chips to the edge of the base.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Alfredo Biagini (Italian, 1886-1952). A bronze model of a reclining panther, on integral signed plinth, 63cm long, 24cm deep, 24cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall with a dark brown patination with a hint of green, slight rubbing to the tips of the ears, less so to other extremities, otherwise good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Emile Carlier (1849-1927). A French Art Deco bronze and marble group of a toga dancer with a kid, on signed plinth, 71cm wide, 46cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Original untouched condition, a dark chocolate brown patination to the bronze which is rubbed from polishing on the extremities, signed to the front right corner of the plinth which has small chips and losses around the edges.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
After Marcel Andre Bouraine (French, 1886 -1948). A French Art Deco bronze and ivory figural lamp, the female dancer standing holding two lanterns upon an arched variegated marble plinth, signed on the plinth, 16cm wide, 15cm deep, 59cm high. Ivory submission reference: BSYWG376***CONDITION REPORT***Main body of the dancer in good original condition with original patination, very slightly oxidised across the top and the back of her hat, ivory is very white, one fine crack running through her face, one hand has come loose where the wrist meets the bronze, both lamp pendants retaining their original finish although it was re-wired by the vendor some years ago, a number of the frosted glass shade fringes now missing, others with small chips, main figure is slightly wobbly along the base which has a matted gilt metal top to the arch, and small nicks and surface scuffing to the base.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Johan Jussi Rickhard Mäntynen (Finnish, 1888-1978). A bronze model of a lynx, signed and dated 1930 in the bronze, 29cm long, 22cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall of a dark near matt blackish patination, looking rather dusty and dirty, with some scattered oxidisation marks, back edge of the plinth bends upwards, unclear whether this is intentional.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A large Japanese gilt and red lacquered bronze ‘shi-shi’ koro and cover, Edo period, boldly modelled with two shi-shi playing, the figure to the back's head removes to reveal the cavity of the vessel, unmarked, 24cm high, 25cm long***CONDITION REPORT***Losses and flaking to the lacquer consistent with age and use, possible old repair to the tip of one of the the shi-shi tails, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese bronze 'landscape' basin, Republic period, with a flat base and thick rim, engraved to the central roundel with a pavilion within watery landscape, ruyi clouds and a band of lotus and leaves on dotted scroll ground to the cavetto, the rim decorated with peonies and branches of magnolia, 31.2cm diameter 民國 銅刻山水圖紋臉盆Condition Report: 品相報告With varying degree of corrosion and scratches to the surface
A bronze figure of a dancing Ganesha atop a leaf moulded base, 20th century, 17cm high, together with a collection of miniature bronze deities including two further figures of Ganesha, a figure of Annapurna, a figure of Radha, a figure group of Rama and Sita, a figure of Tantric buddhist Dakini Vajrayogini, 12cm high, and three others (10)
A Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, seated in dhyanasana with his hands gathered in his lap, the Buddha wearing thickly-folded robes and flowing scarves draping over the double-lotus base, 17.8cm high 清代十八/十九世紀 銅鎏金無量壽坐像Condition Report: 品相報告A small dent to the nose of the figure and general expected surface wear including some rubbing to gilt, a few marks and scuffs and nibbling to edges. weight: 1692g.
A mixed group of sculptures, comprising: a bronze figure of Ganesha, 20th century, 15cm high; a bust of Winston Churchill inscribed P. Boddington Coventry England to the reverse, 22cm high; a bust of a horse's head inscribed Doris Linder to the reverse on a plinth base, 18cm high; and a cast white metal sculpture of a seated dog, 26cm high; together with a Minden Paper Tester and a pair of iron snuffers (6)
A bronze offering vessel with figure of Ganesha, Nepal, 17th-18th century, on a played foot, the globular body ribbed rising to a fluted rim, the curved handle with rope-twist design terminating at the rim with a figure of Vishnu with seven cobra heads, the spout with a figure of Ganesha and figure of Nandi either side on the rim, 18cm high, together with another similar (2)Footnotes: Provenance: Private Collection Oliver Hoare (1945-2018); Nagel Auktionen 13 November 1999Condition Report: The brighter gilded vessel has considerable verdigris to the whole, including the interior, and light general surface marks. The darker vessel is heavily tarnished, and the spout and foot are slightly warped.
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