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Click here to subscribeA BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE RESURRECTION, GERMAN SCHOOL, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY rectangular, Christ rising from the tomb above four terrified figures, plain moulded rim 8 x 6cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF APOLLO FLAYING MARSYAS, GERMAN, 17TH CENTURY oval, with Apollo violently attacking Marsyas tied to a tree from which hang panpipes, with after-work, chasing and a matted ground, BADA label to reverse 16 x 12cm Provenance: Sylvia Phyllis Adams (1907-1995); Bonhams, London, "The Adams Collection", 23 May 1996, lot 206.; Bonham"s, London, 10 December 1997, lot 105; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF DANCING KRISHNA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 17TH/18TH CENTURY on raised circular base, his right foot raised, holding a butter ball in his right hand, his left outstretched, wearing earrings and hair gathered in a bun 8cm high Provenance: Private collection, England. Acquired Millner Manolatos, 9 December 2004
A PAIR OF NEO-CLASSICAL GILT-BRONZE FIGURAL CANDELABRA, SWEDISH, CIRCA 1800 each stem modelled as an adolescent Cupid holding his arrow in one hand, the other hand to his brow below a flared sconce supporting a pair of curved tubular arms and central stem ending in drip pans and vase shaped sconces hung with cut-glass lustres, the bases of cylindrical hollow alabaster with simulated porphyry borders and milled gilt-bronze mounts 61cm high
A LARGE BRONZE FIGURE OF RAMA, SOUTH INDIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY standing in tribhanga on a circular base, his left hand raised, his right at his side, originally carrying his bow (now missing), his quiver hanging from his right shoulder, on separate associated octagonal stand 39cm high There is a smaller and slightly earlier depiction of the same subject in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (EA2013.98.a)
A SMALL MON-DVARAVATI BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, THAILAND, CIRCA 8TH CENTURY seated in sattvasana on a waisted throne, his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, with thick lips, tightly curled hair and domed usnisa 9.7cm high Provenance: Private Collection, London The term Mon-Dvaravati is used to characterise a predominantly Buddhist artistic style in Central Thailand which flourished between 7th-9th centuries. The physical characteristics of the Mon ethnic group are thought to be reflected in the rounded faces and full lips, although some of this is no doubt an artistic influence from Gupta India. The Dvaravati kingdom was best know of several competing kingdoms in the region at this time.
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE LAST SUPPER, PROBABLY GERMAN OR BOHEMIAN, CIRCA 1600-1650 rectangular, Christ, radiate, seated at the table, hand raised in blessing, the disciples around, John, to Christ"s left, slumped forward towards Him 7.5 x 15.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 1050
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE WITH OVAL INSET OF A MAENAD, AFTER THE MASTER OF THE MARTELLI MIRROR (LATE 15TH CENTURY), 19TH CENTURY rectangular, half-length figure in a moulded frame 12 x 9.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 294; Kress 116; Warren Ashmolean 290, 291
A PAIR OF BRONZE ROUNDELS, FRENCH OR SOUTH GERMAN, 17TH CENTURY of classical figures in wooded landscapes, one of Apollo and the Sibyl, the other of a bearded man about to sacrifice two cows, three women coming towards him, possibly Anacreon sacrificing to the Three Graces 21cm diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE RELIEF PLAQUETTE OF THE ENTOMBMENT, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), 18TH / 19TH CENTURY rectangular, the body of Christ, held by the Virgin and St. John, his feet held by Nicodemus, lowered into the sarcophagus, decorated with reliefs, other figures including Mary Magdalen wailing being, in the distance the walls of Jerusalem and Golgotha, moulded border and scroll surmount with suspension ring 13 x 7cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 456; Kress 150; Warren Ashmolean 301; Scaglia V.10
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF CHRIST IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE, WORKSHOP OF MATTHIAS WALBAUM (1554-1632), 16TH CENTURY rectangular, Christ kneeling in supplication whilst the disciples Peter, James and John sleep in the foreground 9.5 x 7cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 412.7
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA, PERHAPS NETHERLANDISH 17TH CENTURY oval, the figures celebrating in a flowered glade, within wriggle and ovolo borders; together with a bronze plaquette of Venus with cupids in a landscape, 18th century, oval both 7 x 9cm (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A LARGE BRONZE PLAQUE OF ST. MARK, NORTHERN SCHOOL, PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY rectangular, in deep relief, the evangelist seen from the back at his desk holding open the Gospel 21 x 17.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE SILHOUETTE PLAQUETTE OF CHARITY, FLEMISH, 17TH CENTURY Charity suckling one child and two older children at her feet 14 x 8.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE SALE OF INDULGENCES, DUTCH, 17TH CENTURY rectangular, with two groups of standing figures against a background of columns, one group surrounding a priest seated at a table, moulded rim; together with another, the same but later cast 6.5 x 10cm (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 107.1
A BRONZE PANEL OF AARON"S FIRST SACRIFICE, NETHERLANDISH, LATE 16TH CENTURY the central rectangular scene of kneeling figures flanking a flaming altar surrounded by a broad band of seraphim, scrolls and garlands, reeded borders between, pierced to corners 11 x 19.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 710
A BRONZE MEDALLION OF ABUNDANCE AND A SATYR, PSEUDO FRA ANTONIO DA BRESCIA, 16TH CENTURY the reclining naked Abundance holding a cornucopia and raising her right hand as an ithyphallic satyr approaches blowing a cornett, buildings and a hill in the background, filled piercing 6cm diameter Provenance: Sotheby"s, London, 17 November 1970, part lot 55; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Kress 189; Bange 644; Scaglia III.19; Warren Ashmolean 334
A SMALL BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ALLEGORY OF PRUDENCE, AFTER MASTER IO.F.F., ITALIAN, 16TH / 17TH CENTURY on the right a fully clothed woman is seated on a dragon, behind her is a female figure with a disc on a pole, in the centre a youth holds a palm in his right hand, behind is a youth carrying a decapitated male head 5cm diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 656; Kress 107; Scaglia VI.13; Warren Ashmolean 281; Warren Wallace 43
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE, ITALIAN, PROBABLY 17TH CENTURY rectangular, depicting St. Francis kneeling before the Virgin and Child 9 x 6.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF MUCIUS SCAEVOLA, MASTER IO.F.F., PROBABLY EARLY 16TH CENTURY for insertion in a sword-hilt, shield shaped, Mucius Scaevola puts his hands in a brazier before a temple, watched by figures, two carrying standards, plain moulded rim, pierced 5.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Exhibited at The Detroit Institute of Arts (Nov. 1958 to January 1959) exhibition |Decorative Arts of the Italian Renaissance| Cat No. 336 Bange 658; Kress 101; Scaglia VI.8; Warren Wallace 45
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE CROWNED VIRGIN AND CHILD IN HEAVEN, SPANISH OR ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY rectangular, the Virgin flanked by seraphim whilst below against a landscape she is worshipped by a kneeling Bishop Saint and a Patron Saint (perhaps St George) holding a town in one hand and his pennant in the other 18.5 x 14cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF HERCULES AND THE NEMEAN LION, WORKSHOP OF GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), PROBABLY EARLY 16TH CENTURY rectangular, Hercules wrestles the lion off the ground, to the left a rocky cave, to the right a tree, his bow and quiver resting against it, within a double framed border 5.5 x 6.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 516; Kress 184; Scaglia V.33; Warren Ashmolean 319
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), POSSIBLY 16TH CENTURY rectangular, the Virgin seated to right, within a stable, the Child on her right knee, St. Joseph stands behind with a child and small dog, to the left the three Kings, one holding horse, and others, with one kneeling, whilst the retinue of the Magi stretch across the rocky background, pierced 10 x 6.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Kress 144; Bange 514; Scaglia V.8
A PAIR OF BRONZE "TRIUMPH" PLAQUETTES, NORTHERN SCHOOL, 16TH CENTURY rectangular, one depicting the Triumph of Ceres, the other the Triumph of Justice 6 x 12.5mm, 14.5 x 23cm including wood frames with velvet ground Provenance: Christie"s, London, 12 May 1970, lot 45; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 678; Warren Ashmolean 507-10
A BRONZE FIGURE OF SUBRAHMANYA, RIDING ON HIS PEACOCK, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 15TH CENTURY on a lotus base raised on a plinth, the twelve armed, multi-headed son of Siva holding various attributes, seated on his vahana in lalitasana 9cm high Provenance: Private collection, England. Acquired Jeremy Knowles Ltd., London, 2 April 2006. Subrahmanya (also known as Murugan, Skanda or Karttikeya) is one of the most popular Hindu deities in the south of India, where there are six temples devoted to his worship, each located in a place connected with an important moment in the god"s life. Like may other Hindu deities, a local cult (Murugan) gradually became assimilated with the more pan-Indian figure of Karttikeya, son of Siva and Parvati and god of war. His vahana, the peacock, is associated with immortality.
A BRONZE DANCING FIGURE OF KRISHNA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY the plump young god dancing on a lotus base, holding a butter ball in his right hand, his hair gathered in a bun, 8.7cm high Provenance: Private collection, England. Acquired Millner Manolatos, London, 25th November 2004
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ENTOMBMENT, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528) rectangular, the dead Christ supported by the Virgin and an angel under his arm and St John to the other side, integral frame with formal leaf border 9.5 x 8cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 455; Kress 153; Scaglia V.14, V.39; Warren Ashmolean 304
TWO BRONZE "TRIUMPH" PLAQUETTES, GERMAN, THE FIRST LATE 16TH CENTURY, THE SECOND PROBABLY LATER both rectangular, depicting The Triumph of Humility and the Triumph of the Church respectively (2) both 6 x 12cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Kress No. 454 & 455; Weber 678.6/11; Warren Ashmolean 507/509
A BRONZE MEDAL COMMEMORATING THE FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA DELLA SALUTE, VENICE, DATED 1631 struck with the Piazetta and the Annunciation framed by the motto "UNDE ORIGO INDE SALUS", the reverse with the bareheaded doge Nicolò Contarini, his "corno ducale" before him, kneeling and pointing to the church behind and inscribed "NICOLA CONTAR. PRINC. SENATUS EXVOTO MDCXXXI", moulded rim, pierced 5cm diameter Provenance: Sotheby"s, London, 16 March 1973, part lot 59; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A SMALL BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE INCREDULITY OF ST. THOMAS, VENICE, LATE 15TH CENTURY circular, the saint examining Christ"s wound and holding banner of the Resurrection, inscribed ET. CREDIDERM BEATI. Q. NO. VIDER, pierced at top and bottom, remnants of a strap to reverse 4.5 diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 583; British Museum No. 1915,1216.232
A LEAD PLAQUETTE OF CHRIST BEFORE PILATE, VALERIO BELLI (C.1468-1546), 16TH CENTURY trapezoidal, Christ surrounded by soldiers and disciples brought before Pilate sitting on a dais and washing his hands, signed to the side of the platform "VALERIVS BELLV VICETINVS FA", a classical colonnade in the background, pierced 6.5 x 9.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* This scene is one of a series of similarly shaped Belli plaquettes of The Passion of Christ. Bange 766; Kress 14; Belli 56 LOTS 309 - 490: THE BERNARD KELLY COLLECTION OF PLAQUETTES TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE, PART PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT WESTMINSTER ABBEY Every so often, if increasingly rarely these days, a collection emerges onto the market that takes you back to another age. The interesting and varied collection of Renaissance and later plaquettes being offered here is therefore a major event. Although some have a more recent provenance, notably from Sylvia Phyllis Adams, whose collection was sold at Bonham"s in 1995, the nucleus of the collection on offer represents the private collection formed by the dealer Alfred Spero, mainly between 1911 and 1936. Spero began trading in London around the beginning of the twentieth century and his career, which lasted into the 1960s, bridged the late Victorian art world and the modern post-War market. Although today a largely forgotten figure, a glance at almost any marked-up catalogue of European sculpture and decorative arts sales in London from the 1920s to the 1960s will reveal Alfred Spero as one of the most active and consistent presences at the auction. Spero was able to benefit from the abundance of Renaissance small bronze sculptures, maiolica, glass and, of course, plaquettes and medals, that were then available on the market during what, for collectors and museums, must have been a golden age of opportunity. Alfred Spero"s own collection of plaquettes contained works stated to have come from some of the great collections of the nineteenth and early twentieth century, Adalbert von Lanna, whose vast collections were sold in Prague in 1911, J.E. Taylor, sold at Christie"s in 1912 and the banker Henry Oppenheimer, a series of sales in 1936, again at Christie"s. There are also plaquettes formerly belonging to two supporters of great museums, Thomas Whitcombe Greene, who gave many of his plaquettes to the British Museum in 1915, and Dr W.L. Hildburgh (1876-1955), one of the Victoria & Albert Museum"s greatest benefactors. Alfred Spero also had a close relationship with the V&A, which as a museum must have been close to his heart. He made a number of gifts to the museum and also sold it various bronzes and other works of art. Purchases and gifts from Spero helped the V&A build its preeminent collection of European Baroque ivories, whilst in 1964 the museum bought from him a masterpiece of Renaissance bronze sculpture, the exquisite figure of Venus removing a thorn from her foot of c. 1560-70 by the French sculptor Ponce Jacquiot. Small-scale, usually single-sided cast metal reliefs, plaquettes began to be made from the mid-fifteenth century and flourished in their purest form only for a limited period of around one hundred years, although they continued to be made into the seventeenth century and beyond. Their subject matter is varied, from designs after the antique to mythological and religious scenes, whilst some plaquettes are important records of designs originally made in precious metal, which have otherwise disappeared. When Alfred Spero began his professional career, plaquettes were eagerly collected and studied, but they have since become a somewhat unjustly neglected art form. At their best, plaquettes are extraordinarily inventive and beautiful works of art, which in their choice and treatment of subject matter are truly emblematic of the Renaissance rebirth of the arts. Dr Jeremy Warren, FSA Honorary Curator of Sculpture, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Selected Bibliography * Attwood - Philip Attwood, "Italian Medals c. 1530-1600 in British Public Collections", 2 vols., London 2003 * Bange - E.F. Bange, "Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. Die italienischen Bronzen der Renaissance und des Barock. II: Reliefs und Plaketten", Berlin 1922 * Belli - Howard Burns, Marco Collareta and Davide Gasparotto, eds., "Valerio Belli Vicentino 1468c.-1546", Vicenza 2000 * Bernardi 1989 - Valentino Donati, "Pietre Dure e Medaglie del Rinascimento. Giovanni da Castel Bolognese", Ferrara 1989 * Bernardi 2011 - Valentino Donato, "L"Opera del Giovanni Bernardi da Castel Bolognese nel Rinascimento", Faenza 2011 * Bowdoin - Andrea S. Norris and Ingrid Weber, "Medals and Plaquettes from the Molinari Collection at Bowdoin College", Brunswick, Maine 1976 *Jones - Mark Jones, "A Catalogue of the French Medals in the British Museum. II. 1600-1672", London 1988 *Kress - John Pope-Hennessy, "Renaissance Bronzes from the Samuel H. Kress Collection: Reliefs, Plaquettes, Statuettes, Utensils and Mortars", London 1965 *Molinier - Émile Molinier, "Les Bronzes de la Renaissance. Les Plaquettes. Catalogue Raisonné", 2 vols., Paris 1886 *Norris/Weber - A.S. Norris and I. Weber, "Medals and Plaquettes from the Molinari Collection at Bowdoin College", Brunswick, ME 1976 *Planiscig - Leo Planiscig, "Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: Die Estensische Kunstsammlung, I: Skulpturen und Plastiken des Mittelalters und der Reanaissance", Vienna 1919 *Scaglia - Francesco Rossi, "La Collezione Mario Scaglia. Placchette", 3 vols., Bergamo 2011 *Toderi Vannel - Giuseppe Toderi and Fiorenza Vannel, "Le Medaglie Italiane del XVI secolo", 3 vols., Florence 20004 *Warren
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF ST. SEBASTIAN, NETHERLANDISH, LATE 16TH CENTURY rectangular, the saint tied to a tree, pierced by arrows, his armour at his feet, moulded border 10 x 7cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Of a type often described as Spanish, see Warren Ashmolean 506 for discussion and attribution; Weber 1041.1; Scaglia XII.11
THREE JAVANESE BRONZE OBJECTS, INDONESIA, 10TH/11TH CENTURY comprising a mirror, the handle with relief figure of a deity, a ritual ladle, with engraved shallow bowl and scrolling handle, and a knife, with animal head handle 19.5cm long approx. each Provenance: Collection of a late diplomat, thence by descent
TWO BRONZE PLAQUETTES, ITALIAN, 16TH OR 17TH CENTURY one oval of Scipio Africanus, the other circular of a woman (2) 7 x 6cm, the other 7.5cm diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Scipio Africanus: Bange 70; Kress 262
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF CHRIST CARRYING THE CROSS, AFTER VALERIO BELLI (1468-1546), 16TH / 17TH CENTURY oval, inscribed in the exergue "Valerino. Vicentinus. F.", above with Christ bowed under the cross dragged by one soldier and pushed by another, St Veronica kneeling behind holding out the sudarium with Christ"s face, with mounted and jostling figures behind, all within a reeded border 9 x 9.5cm Provenance: Sotheby"s, London, 16 December 1971, lot 106; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 774; Kress 8; Belli 27; Warren Ashmolean 234
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE JUDGEMENT OF SOLOMON, AFTER MONOGRAMMIST H.G. (ACTIVE 1540-1570) circular, with the two women to the foreground and Solomon on his throne, the soldier holding the baby by its leg and brandishing a knife, with buildings and trees in the background, pierced 16cm diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 282; Warren Ashmolean 457
A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF THE ENTOMBMENT, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), 16TH CENTURY rectangular, the dead Christ supported by the Virgin and an angel under his arm and St John to the other side 8 x 6cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 455; Kress 153; Scaglia V.14, V.39; Warren Ashmolean 304; Victoria & Albert Museum No. 7483-1861
TWO ITALIAN BRONZE PLAQUETTES OF THE SEASONS, PROBABLY ROME, LATE 17TH CENTURY rectangular, one depicting two draped females as Autumn and Winter, Autumn with cornucopia of fruits, and Winter holding flame, the other plaque of two draped figures depicting Spring and Summer, Spring offering flowers to Summer, who also holds ears of corn both 10 x 9cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Kress 452-53; Weber 736-37; Warren Ashmolean 423-24
A BRONZE PLAQUE OF THE ENTOMBMENT, AFTER VALERIO BELLI (C.1468-1546) cut down rectangular, the body of Christ supported by Joseph of Arimathea at the entrance to the tomb, the kneeling virgin holds the hand of Christ, pierced 6 x 6.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 769; Kress 10; Belli 59; Scaglia VIII.12 (variant)
A BRONZE PLAQUE, ITALIAN, PROBABLY LATE 15TH CENTURY a young mourner cut from a funeral monument, the youth shown kneeling with bare head and long hair 10 x 6cm Provenance: Collection of Robert von Hirsch (1883-1977); sold Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co., London, "The Robert von Hirsch Collection" Vol.II 22 June 1978, lot 371, where noted the similar treatment of a marble profile in the Victoria and Albert Museum, No. 7626-1861, attributed to the workshop of Matteo Civitali (1436-1501); bought at the sale by Cyril Humphris and given by him to Bernard Kelly. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
CORUM, BUCKINGHAM: A GENTLEMAN"S GOLD WRISTWATCH, SWISS, CIRCA 1975 oblong, manual wind movement, the dial with Roman numerals on a bronze damask ground, engine-turned bezel, snap-on case back inscribed "G.G / 10.7.76", signed to dial, case and movement, 18 carat gold Swiss marks, with its original "Corum" leather strap with its gilt-metal pin buckle, with original case and "Asprey" card box case 3.5 x 3.2cm
A BRONZE FIGURE OF VISHNU, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 1600 the four-armed deity standing on a lotus on raised plinth, holding a cakra and sankha, his primary had in varada mudra, the tall tapering headdress with bud finial, his belt with kirtimukha clasp 28.5cm high Provenance: Private collection, England. Acquired Millner Manolatos, London, 14 May 2005. Previously, private collection, Scotland
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF LIVY, PADUA, 16TH CENTURY circular, profile bust to dextra, in relief, inscribed TITUS LIVIUS PADUA, pierced 4.5cm diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Note the gaunt features, hooked nose and heavy stubble also found on Agostino Zoppo"s bust of Livy in the National Museum in Warsaw (usually given to Riccio). Toderi Vannel 1022
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF A BATTLE SCENE, NETHERLANDISH SCHOOL, PROBABLY 17TH CENTURY oval, a cavalry skirmish within wriggle and ovolo borders, pierced, 7 x 8cm; together with a bronze plaquette of a battle scene, perhaps Netherlandish 17th century, cartouche shaped, classical figures in hand-to-hand combat, 7 x 9.5cm (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE FIGURE OF GANESHA, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY the pot-bellied elephant headed deity with primary hands in abhaya and varada mudra, seated on a lotus with legs loosely crossed, within an associated raised brass shrine with flaming aureole and kirtimukha at the apex 16cm high Provenance: Private collection, London
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE LAST SUPPER, ITALIAN, PROBABLY 16TH CENTURY rectangular, Christ with his left hand on John"s sleeping back flanked by the other apostles, pierced to corners 6 x 12cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
AN ITALIAN BRONZE CASKET PANEL, AFTER A LATE 15TH CENTURY ROME OR MANTUA PANEL rectangular, depicting Medusa"s head, surrounded by a wreath flanked by winged putti, reeded border 8 x 17.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Kress 491, illustration shows a larger lid with an ornamented band around the central design; Warren Ashmolean 15; Warren Wallace 24
A BRONZE PLAQUE OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN, PROBABLY FLEMISH, 17TH CENTURY shaped tapered arched outline, in high relief with the Virgin ascending amid clouds and seraphim, pierced 32.5 x 19cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF VULCAN FORGING THE ARMS OF AENEAS, PROBABLY PADUA, EARLY 16TH CENTURY circular relief of winged Venus holding a shield flanked by Aeneas with a trophy on his shoulder and Vulcan at the anvil 6cm diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 315; Kress 329; Scaglia III.12; British Museum No. 1915,1216.284
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF CACUS STEALING THE OXEN OF HERCULES, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528) rectangular, Hercules asleep while behind Cacus pulls the tail of an ox back to the cave-mouth 7 x 5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 482; Kress 135; Scaglia V.24-25; Warren Ashmolean 308-10
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST, ATTRIBUTED TO ARENT VAN BOLTEN (1573-1633), 16TH / 17TH CENTURY rectangular, Christ standing in the Jordan flanked by angels and St John pouring the water over him while figures crowd to the side, above the dove of the Holy Spirit descends 18 x 13cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 962
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD, SCHOOL OF JACOPO SANSOVINO (1486-1570), 16TH CENTURY circular, the Madonna supporting the Holy Child seated on her lap, His hand on her shoulder, initial F. on reverse 8cm diameter excluding remains of a suspension loop Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 941
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THREE SEATED FEMALE ALLEGORICAL FIGURES, NORTH ITALIAN, PROBABLY EARLY 16TH CENTURY rectangular, seated on cushions on a curved banquette 4.5 x 7cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE SILHOUETTE PLAQUE OF GOD THE FATHER, VENICE, CIRCA 1500 from a crucifix, in deep relief, seated, one hand raised in benediction, the other holding a globe, pierced twice to sides 9.5 x 5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Scaglia III.8; Warren Ashmolean 9 for its use on a cross
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE, attributed to Master IO.F.F., PROBABLY LATE 16th century circular, a frieze of Tritons and Nereids and equestrian figure roundel, 5.5cm; together with a bronze plaquette of The Crowning of Apollo, 18th century, oblong, in integral rococo cartouche frame, 7 x 8.5cm (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Master IO.F.F.: Bange 725; Kress 113 (without central rider)
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