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Click here to subscribeA BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF VULCAN"S FORGE, AFTER MONOGRAMMIST H.G. (ACTIVE 1540-1570), PROBABLY GERMAN 19TH CENTURY circular, Venus and Cupid at Vulcan"s forge within a landscape of trees, water and buildings 15.5cm 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* Weber 475; Warren Ashmolean 455
TWO BRONZE OBJECTS, BASTAR, CENTRAL INDIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY comprising part of a pipe(?) of horizontal cylindrical form with bird head finials, and a ladle, with diagonally protruding shaft, mounted 9.5, 19cm long The ladle (orkha) is used by the tribes in the region for pouring rice beer. For a closely related example, see Jyotindra Jain and Aarti Aggarwala, "National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum", Ahmedabad 1989, p.48 (bottom).
A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF JUDITH WITH THE HEAD OF HOLOFERNES, NORTH ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY circular, deep relief half-length woman looking away from the head she holds in one hand, a sword in her other hand, plain ground 5.5cm 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* Kress 322; Scaglia X.7
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ENTOMBMENT, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528) 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 9.5 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 456; Kress 150; Warren Ashmolean 301; Scaglia V.10
A LARGE BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE FALL OF THE GIANTS, AFTER GUGLIELMO DELLA PORTA (ACTIVE MID 16TH CENTURY), 19TH CENTURY oval, Jupiter and the other gods in the clouds above, with the mangled bodies of the giants crushed by rocks below 13 x 24cm Provenance: Sylvia Phyllis Adams (1907-1995); sold Bonhams, London, "The Adams Collection", 23 May 1996, part lot 104; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Planiscig 396; Bange 8
A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS, MASTER IO.F.F., 16TH CENTURY circular, Paris seated to the left facing the three goddesses, moulded rim, inscribed to exergue IO.F.F. 5.5cm 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 652; Kress 98-99; Scaglia VI.11; Warren Ashmolean 278-80; Warren Wallace 41-43
A SILVER MEDAL OF ST CHRISTOPHER AND THE CHRIST CHILD the reverse with Virgin and child, corded rim, 3.5cm diameter excluding applied suspension loop; together with a bronze cast of a Papal seal in Gothic style, 5cm diameter (2) *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF VULCAN"S FORGE, AFTER MONOGRAMMIST H.G. (ACTIVE 1540-1570), 16TH CENTURY STYLE circular, Venus and Cupid at Vulcan"s forge within a landscape of trees, water and buildings 14cm 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 475; Warren Ashmolean 455
Franz von StuckA silver plated Nautilus cupStamped WMFon an ebonised wooden baseOverall 51.5cm high CONDITION REPORT: Von Ostini records that the Nautilus was one of the first sculptural works created by Stuck, pre-dating the Glaspalast exhibition in Munich in 1892 (when he displayed the famous Athlet) and finding its origins in two illustrations that Stuck designed in the 1880s: firstly a drawing for the Allegorien und Embleme portfolio published by Gerlach & Schenk, Vienna 1882/84, vol. 2, no. 82; and secondly for a calendar illustration for the month of October published in the Fliegende Blatter, 1889, no. 2306.Stuck himself owned a bronze version of the present model which mounted a real nautilus shell and appears as a prop in some of his paintings. It stood on his living-room cabinet until 1909 (see Bierbaum, op. cit., p. 79). The present version was executed by WMF, Geislingen.
A bronze crucifix depicting Jesus on the cross, in an elaborate gilt frame with an arched pediment, egg and dart moulded dentil cornice and painted panels, 90cm high x 51cm wide.***This crucifix is believed to have been a gift from The Honourable Mrs Herbert of Llanover, it was in both the old and new chapel in Abergavenny Convent***
A Cased Pair Of 28-Bore Flintlock Duelling PistolsBy H.W. Mortimer & Co., London, Gun-Makers To His Majesty, Circa 1800With rebrowned twist octagonal sighted barrels (old scattered pitting) each signed along the top flat, engraved bronze back-sights each with reblued folding leaf, breeches each with white-metal line (probably replaced) and gold-lined touch-hole, border engraved tangs each decorated with a martial trophy, flat bevelled locks (one cock an old replacement) each signed in script and decorated with a starburst on the stepped tail, engraved safety-catches and rollers, figured half-stocks (one repaired along each side of the fore-stock) each with silver fore-end cap, chequered rounded butts each with spirally-fluted pommel, reblued spurs trigger-guards and turned rear ramrod-pipes, the former each with pineapple finial and decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the bow, shield-shaped silver escutcheon engraved with owner's initials, silver barrel-bolt escutcheons (one replaced), adjustable set triggers, and later horn-tipped ramrods: in original partly relined and refitted oak case with some accessories including later Sykes brass-mounted powder-flask retaining much of its lacquered finish, the interior of the lid with maker's illustrated trade label (central tear), the exterior (minor chip at the front) with folding brass carrying handle of Chippendale form, London proof marks 26 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceSotheby's Olympia, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 5 December 2002, lot 216Harvey Walklate 2 Mortimer was apprenticed to his father in 1791. He was in partnership with his father and uncle as H.W. Mortimer, Son & T. Mortimer between 1800 and 1806, with his father as H.W. Mortimer & Son from 1806 to 1813 and on his own account as a gunmaker at 89 Fleet Street from 1814 to 1816, the year of his retirement to Algar House, Fersfield, NorfolkThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1803 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sabre, An Officer's Five-Ball Hilted Spadroon, And A Continental Cavalry Sabre The First Early 19th Century, The Second Late 19th Century, The Last 19th CenturyThe first of regulation pattern with curved fullered blade etched and gilt against a blued ground over one side of the forte with post 1801 royal arms between a sprig of Union foliage and a martial trophy, and on the other with crowned 'GR' cypher en suite, bronze hilt retaining some gilding and with crowned pieced 'GR' cypher at the base of the knuckle-guard, lion-head pommel, its mane extending down the back-piece, and ribbed leather-covered grip bound with twisted silver wire (some wear and rust patination); the second with curved fullered blade (pitted), regulation hilt retaining some gilding (knuckle-guard replaced, button missing), and reeded walrus-ivory grip with medial band engraved with owner's initials 'MLR'; the last with curved fullered blade, steel hilt comprising shield-shaped langets, lobed rear quillon, two scrolled side-bars swept-up to join the knuckle-guard, rounded pommel and back-piece, and wire-bound leather-covered grip, in its steel scabbard with two rings for suspension (some rust patination) (3)77.5 cm., 71.5 cm. and 79 cm. blades This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
cast bronze, of rotund build, with full features and elaborate coiffure, shown with the weight placed on the right leg, the torso slightly turned, the left arm raised, the right holding a burning torch down to the side, winged and raised on a bespoke mount9.9cm tallFootnote: Provenance: Uncovered during the excavation of volcanic pumice stone in a quarry at Nickenich in the Rhine Valley, Germany, during the 1950'sAcquired in 1960 by a German private collector and thence by descentFinch & Co, London, Catalogue 20, May 19th 2016
cast bronze, standing on three supports modelled in the form of griffins’ legs, the sinuous clawed feet displaying fine detail, the long stem ribbed and leading to a stand with a superbly modelled youthful figure of a god, possibly Triton, shown bare chested, with powerful physique and flowing hair swept back into the nape of the neck, the opposite end of the stand with scalloped finial84cm tallFootnote: Provenance: Private collection, United Kingdom, acquired Sotheby's, 19th May 1986, lot 251, thence by descent
SEVEN CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSELS MOSTLY QING DYNASTY Comprising: two gu-shaped square beakers, two hu-form vases, a pear-shaped vase, a fanghu inset with semi precious stones, and a you, variously decorated in relief in archaic style, with stylised motifs including floral scrolls, dragons, ruyi, taotie, and bats, 35.8cm max. (7) Provenance: a private collection, Yorkshire.
A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE SILVER AND GOLD INLAID POURING VESSEL AND COVER QING DYNASTY The bulbous body with a loose over-head arched handle, and another C-shaped loop handle, the waisted neck with beads and pendant decorations, above bands of lappets and scrolling lotus, the cover shaped as a mythical animal head, with details highlighted in silver and gold, 3.7kg, 33.8cm. Provenance: from an English private collection, West Yorkshire, formed in the 1970s and 1980s.
A CHINESE BRONZE 'LION DOG' INCENSE BURNER AND COVER LATE MING DYNASTY Cast with one paw resting on a brocade ball, with a flame-like bushy tail, its head turned to the left, forming a detachable cover, with large bulbous eyes and mouth agape revealing its teeth and tongue, 2.8kg, 27cm. (2)
A SMALL GROUP OF CHINESE AND ASIAN ITEMS KANGXI AND LATER Comprising: two lacquered and gilt-wood figures of a Buddha and Guanyin, a lacquered wood vessel with gilt decorations to the interior, a wood carving of a fruit, a blue and white ewer with flower and cicada decoration with a silver cover, a rectangular bronze incense burner on four lingzhi legs, decorated with mythical beast masks and archaistic motifs, 19.8cm max. (7)
A CHINESE BRONZE TWO-HANDLED VASE YUAN DYNASTY The body decorated with two alternate landscape panels, the neck with a continuous band of rolling waves and another of geometric designs, mounted with two horned beast-head handles, together with a shallow circular stand with a square foot, 1.2kg and 1.4kg, 24.1cm and 15.8cm. (2)
A CHINESE LACQUERED AND GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN LATE MING DYNASTY Seated in lalitasana, wearing an elaborate crown incorporating the Buddha Amitabha and robes with beaded jewellery, his right foot rests on a small lotus, both hands rest on his knees and lotus flowers rise up to his left shoulder, 2.6kg, 27.4cm. Provenance: Joseph Gordon, Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh, d.1969, and thence by descent.
FOUR CHINESE BRONZE ITEMS MING DYNASTY AND LATER Comprising: a bronze figure of Avalokitesvara standing and holding a spray of willow and a bottle, with a five character mark which reads Ren Shou yuan nian zhi, a gilt-bronze figure of a standing deity wearing long flowing robes, a quatrelobed bronze jardinière, with two mythical beast handles, set on bracket feet, a gilt-bronze mythical beast-shaped bronze rhyton, with a six character mark which reads Da Tang Zhengguan qi nian, 342g, 1.89kg, 2.8kg, 1.2kg, and 37.5cm max. (4)
A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS BUDDHA 18TH CENTURY Raised on a high plinth seated in vajrasana, with his hands pressed together in dhyana, he wears an elaborate crown and foliate earrings, with a nine character Qianlong mark including the date gengzi corresponding to 1780 to the base, 674g, 19cm.
TWO CHINESE BRONZE FIGURES OF BUDDHA AND A MANJUSRI LATE MING DYNASTY The Buddha seated in dhyanasana, loosely dressed in a dhoti draping in folds, with a swastika on the chest, his right hand holding an alms bowl, the bodhisattva seated upon a recumbent qilin in lalitasana raised on a lotus pedestal, wearing elaborate crowns, robes and jewellery, 4.8kg and 2.2kg, 29.3cm and 24cm. (2) Provenance: Joseph Gordon, Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh, d.1969, and thence by descent.
A PAIR OF CHINESE SOAPSTONE PAPER WEIGHTS LATE QING DYNASTY In the form of a recumbent man and woman, wearing flowing robes, the details picked out in red, black and other colours, together with a small bronze mirror cast with characters, 16cm and 8cm. (3) Provenance: from an English private collection, West Yorkshire, formed in the 1970s and 1980s.
A CHINESE BRONZE AND TURQUOISE INSET INCENSE BURNER MODELLED AS A STALLION LATE QING DYNASTY Standing with one leg raised, the head turned to sinister, the removable saddle pierced with a bat-shaped motif, the saddle cloth enamelled with dragons, attached to a wood stand carved as rockwork, 3.4kg (including stand), 30.5cm overall. (2) Provenance: from a deceased estate, Cheshire. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND COVER POSSIBLY HAN DYNASTY The circular shallow body raised on three tall cabriole legs, flanked by a pair of upright loop handles, the domed cover surmounted by three ring handles, together with a wood stand, 22cm overall. (3) Provenance: from the collection of Mr Charles Sydney Cheston, painter, d.1960, and thence by descent, recorded in Charles Cheston's 1946 catalogue as purchased for £25.
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