A French patinated bronze ewer, to the model by Sigisbert-Francois Michel (1728-1811), 19th century, the ovoid and scroll handled body surmounted by a bearded triton holding the horns of a dolphin or other sea creature, above a swag of rushes, descending to a waisted circular socle and square plinth, 46cm high, 22cm wideThe present aquatic-themed urn is derived from a plaster model by the sculptor Sigisbert-Francois Michel, exhibited at the Academy of St Luke in Paris in 1774.The model proved to be so successful, that it was soon reinterpreted by various sculptors in different media, such as John Flaxman, who created a version of the ewer called 'Sacred to Neptune' for Josiah Wedgwood in circa 1775 (see Victoria & Albert Museum, London 2397-1901).An early cast of this model, accompanied by its Bacchic-themed counterpart and heightened with gilt, is in the collection of the Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 2015.61.Another 19th century pair, similar in casting to the present lot, was sold at Christie's London, 22 May 2003, lot 39 (£14,340).Condition Report: The ewer bears the usual minor marks, scratches and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.The patina is dark overall and fairly even, with some slightly warmer tones where it's worn to the handle and edges of the socle.There are a handful of small circa 2-4cm patches particularly to the reverse and the edges of the ovoid body, where the surface seems slightly raised or inconsistent, which may indicate a lacquer or refreshed patination of the surface. There is also some slight flaking to the surface colour to the inside of the lip, and one or two tiny dents/knocks to the body.Structurally no damages have been detected at the time of writing this report.Condition Report Disclaimer
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A pair of French bronze models of peddlers, late 18th century, the man and woman portrayed standing and in rustic dress, mounted to rectangular ormolu plinths cast with rocaille, approximately 40 and 41cm high, the bases 21cm wideCondition Report: The bronzes bear the usual minor marks, scratches and scuffs overall consistent with age.The surfaces have a darker near-black finish, possibly an old lacquer, which has flaked in places, and in areas is a little coarser to the touch. There is slight rocking movement between the maiden and the base, though she is still firmly attached. The maiden has an area of shiny clear residue to her headscarf, possibly a repair. The man has a nick to the left hand.Please refer to images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
After Henri Louis Levasseur (1853-1934), L'Etoile du Berger, a brown patinated bronze model of a nude maiden, standing on a circular socle applied with title plaque, 94cm highCondition Report: Bearing the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age. The raised hand has a circular aperture, and is probably lacking an attribute.The patina is quite worn and shows some colour variegation, particularly to the face and stomach, ranging from dark brown to greener patches. Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of Continental patinated bronze models of the Townley Vase, after the Antique, second half 19th century, after a circa 2nd century AD original, of typical form, mounted to square section rouge griotte bases, 31cm high overall, 17cm wideCondition Report: Chocolate brown patination with some variegation/lightening to the extremities, raised figures and edges of socle, nibbling/slight chipping to marble bases. One of the bases has a small loss to one of the corners, the other has an area of filling to the side. The patina inside the liners is a little more irregular.Would benefit from a light dusting as there is some dirt in the recesses.Condition Report Disclaimer
A large and impressive Italian sculpted white marble model of the Medici Vase, after the Antique, late 19th/early 20th century, of twin handled Campana form, carved with figural reliefs between bands of fruiting vine and acanthus, presented on a mottled green and white marble pedestal, approximately 187cm overall, the vase 69cm diameterProvenance: Previously, Major Ion R. Harrison (1889-1952), Croft House, Helensburgh, ScotlandThence by descent, until sold at Great Western Auctions, Glasgow, 15 June 2018, lot 821The Medici Vase is a monumental marble bell-shaped krater, likely sculpted in Athens in the second half of the 1st century AD as a garden ornament for the Roman market, and now in the Uffizi Gallery Florence. Its deep frieze is carved with a mythological bas-relief which is believed to represent Agamemnon, Iphigenia and Achilles or Odysseus. The vase reappeared in the 1598 inventory of the Villa Medici, Rome, and has been celebrated by artists and collectors since. It provided popular subject matter for Grand Tour souvenirs in various materials including bronze, alabaster, and marble.For further reading about the Ancient original, see Francis Haskell and Nicholas Penny, Taste and the Antique, Yale University Press, 1981, pp. 56, 314-15Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. Some very minor wear and knocks to outermost detailsAppears sympathetically cleaned overall. Please refer to the additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A patinated bronze bust of Hermes after the Antique, cast by H. Jacquet, late 19th century, with inscription H. Jacquet Fils.. Franfort Mein. Editeur to the rear truncation, 32cm high overall including ebonised circular socleCondition Report: The bronze bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age. The patina is a warm and quite shiny dark brown, however there is residue of a darker finish in places, perhaps evidence of a previous lacquer. This is particularly evident to the recessed parts of the chest, which are also slightly textured, perhaps suggesting a more abrasive removal of a previous lacquer.Some scratching to the reverse, above the truncation.Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of French gilt and patinated bronze figural chenets, in Louis XVI style, late 19th century, each cast with a standing amorino warming his hands by a flaming urn, 38cm high, 33cm wideCondition Report: Minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use, as well as some surface pitting to gilt portions (including one shallow circa 1cm long casting inconsistency above one of the billet bars).The putti appear to have been lacquered and have a slightly thicker, glossier finish in places particularly surrounding the hair and hands, with thin casting joins visible to the upper arms (result of manufacture).One of the rosettes on the bases is a little loose, as are one or two of the feet.Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of George IV gilt and patinated bronze rhyton colza oil lamps, circa 1820, in the manner of Thomas Messenger, each cast with a boar mask raising a light fitment, 26cm highCondition Report: These lamps actually have cast maker's plaques for Bright & Co, Bruton St, to the light fitments, which was not detected at the time of cataloguing.The lamps each bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age, and have been later adapted for electricity.The gilding looks as though it's possibly been refreshed.One of the tops doesn't sit entirely straight, and the other has a slight coppery tinge, likely from wear to the gilding.They would benefit from a gentle clean and will need to be tested by a certified electrician prior to use, but overall appear to be in perfectly presentable condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of George IV patinated and parcel gilt bronze rhyton colza oil lamps, circa 1820, attributable to Thomas Messenger, each handled body cast with a dolphin's mask raising the light fitment, both 26cm high Condition Report: The lamps bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.Both have been adjusted for electricity.One of the arms is loose, and there is some radial movement between the light and the dolphin. The other has a handle which is slightly looser.The gilding looks as though it's been refreshed, and there is some slight wear to the dark patination of the body and the gilding on the covers and light fitments. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A French satinwood, harewood and gilt-bronze mounted vitrine, in Louis XVI style, late 19th/early 20th century, the rectangular top with heart-pierced gallery above two opposing glazed doors enclosing shelves lined in crimson velvet, 106cm high, 65cm wide, 37cm deepProvenance: Christie's Important European Furniture, Sculpture & Tapestries, 6th December 2007, Lot 170Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use.Very few very minor chips of loss to veneer. Original locks but lacking keys. The cabinet locks are unlocked so the doors can be opened. The mounts are all present and cast and chased to a high standard.Some wear, sign of use, indentation from objects and some fading to the interior lining as expected from use. A very high quality, attractive and practical example of its type. Condition Report Disclaimer
A French patinated bronze model of a young girl playing with marbles, after the Antique, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, late 19th century, with stamped inscription F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR and stamp for Reduction Mecanique to the shaped socle, 24cm high, 26cm wideCondition Report: This bronze has a very glossy patination, with some slight colour variegation mainly to the base, upper back and feet. Some scratching to upper edge of base, and to the side of the figure. Underside is felt-covered and bears a descriptive paper label. Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of French parcel gilt and patinated bronze Neo Grec vases, circa 1870, of twin handled amphora form, each cast with draped maidens in relief, flowers and vines, on waisted strigilated socles, mounted to spreading square section noir Belge plinths, 43cm high, 15cm square Condition Report: Repairs to the corners of the slate bases, one of which has a loose segment which would benefit from being reattached. Remnants of adhesive residue present surrounding these restorations.The patina is a fairly even dark brown, and the gilding, though fairly consistent, is rubbed in places, particularly to the lined interiors.Condition Report Disclaimer
A French patinated bronze group of an Amazon and her horse, second half 19th century, the female subject portrayed wearing a short tunic and Phrygian cap and holding a spear, on an integral rectangular plinth, 58cm high, the base 57 x 23cmCondition Report: Bending to spearSome dust/dirt in the recesses.The patina is a shiny mid-brown with some rubbing/lightening to the horse's back.May have previously had reins.Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of substantial French fleur de pecher marble and gilt bronze mounted urns and covers, late 19th century, the baluster bodies mounted with fircone finials and twin swan handles, 56cm highCondition Report: The urns bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age. One of the bases has a replaced, simulated marble panel. The other has a loss to one side of the ribbon mounts, and a short vertical area of potential filling along one of the lighter veins. Both covers are a little dented to one side,Both have areas of scratching to the marble, and the gilding may have been refreshed.Condition Report Disclaimer
A large and fine gilt bronze six light chandelier in Regence style, 19th century, in the manner of designs by Andre Charles Boulle, the baluster stem with masks and acanthus leaves, issuing scrolled arms with further foliage and flowerheads, approximately 101cm high, 94cm wideFor a similar example, see Christie's Paris, 10 December 2000, FRF 99,875 (approximately £13,000)Condition Report: Later wired, probably adapted from oil.Usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use. The gilding is a little rubbed in places, particularly the terminal, and the faces of the putti.The foliate adornments have been separately cast and applied to the stem, and there is some radial movement between these parts and the body. One or two of the arms appear to be slightly askew, though the chandelier overall appears symmetrical. Please have tested by a certified electrician prior to use. Condition Report Disclaimer
A marble and bronze mounted sundial, the verdigris Roman numeral dial inscribed with date 1695 above inscription Tyme Flyes, mounted to a fluted and tapered columnar pedestal, overall height approximately 118cmCondition Report: The column is a little weathered as visible in the lot image, with some losses to the rib mouldings and edges of the top and socle, and slight loss of crispness to edges of fluting. Areas of discolouration to the marble. The dial is mostly verdigris coloured but has some more orange oxidised patches and areas where the underlying bronze is showing.Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of impressive verdigris patinated bronze models of roaring lions, late 20th century, each portrayed standing and with bold mane, 102cm high, 69cm wide, 180cm longA similar, brown patinated pair of lions was sold at Christie's, Dunsborough Park: Garden Statuary from the Collection of Baron and Baroness Sweerts de Landas Wyborgh, 20 June 2013, lot 168 (£18,750)Condition Report: The bronzes bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and outdoor exposure. The patina is a little mottled, likely by design, and has some small inconsistencies including greenish marks to the paws and some darker hues where the patina has rubbed a little including to the mane, and also to the lions' sides. Areas may also have been stained/painted.The surface is quite loosely modelled and as a result there are inconsistencies, as well as pouring bubbles and one or two surface cracks and irregularities due to casting including to backs, mane and one of the inner paws. Please refer to lot images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Manner of Hans Jakob Bair (Augsburg, 1574-1628), and after the painting by Hans von Aachen (German 1552-1615), a silvered bronze or lead relief plaquette of Minerva presenting Painting to the Liberal Arts, with figures before an elaborate architectural backdrop within a palmette border, circa 27cm diameterPlaquettes in lead and pewter attributed to the workshop of Augsburg master silversmith Bair are in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (BK-1958-74), and the Victoria & Albert Museum, London (A.45-1927).Related literature: Ingrid Weber, Deutsche, Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten, Munich 1975, circa pp. 336-340Condition Report: The plaquette bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age. The silvered finish is worn with some light scratching, and the underlying metal colour shines through in places. The lower left corner of the scene has some more coppery patches, possibly from a previous finish. There are also some minor darker marks the recesses of the border as well as to the background of the scene. The plaque is a little bit bent at the edges, though overall appears to be in perfectly presentable condition.The reverse has not been fitted with any implements for mounting.The metal of the substrate may be bronze or lead as catalogued, though we are not at present certain of its exact composition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Continental patinated bronze Biblical relief plaque of Noah Leaving the Ark, after Raphael, possibly 17th century, with the figures standing before the large vessel beyond and with descending pairs of animals, 45.5 x 36 cmThe present relief takes after a scene in Raphael's Loggia in the Apostolic Palace, in the Vatican. During the 17th century, the composition was reproduced in engravings including by Cornelis Visscher in Northern Europe (note for example Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, 1963.30.37060). It is likely that the present plaque, which is possibly Flemish in origin, is derived from such a source. Condition Report: Patina mid brown, with lighter sections to the raised parts and minor patches of verdigris oxidisation to edges, more so to reverse where there are also areas of light wash possibly result of previous mounting. Minor nicks and losses to sides, some possibly result of previous drilling/mounting. Some flattening to Noah's nose and some surface dappling (likely due to casting) to the upper backs of lowermost animals. The plaque is slightly bent. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A patinated bronze model of a walking boar, modern, naturalistically modelled, 46cm high, 85cm longCondition Report: The brown patination has patches of verdigris, commensurate with having been out of doors. Other than the above colour inconsistencies, the bronze does not appear to have structural damages.Condition Report Disclaimer
A Japanese patinated bronze garden lantern, Meiji period, the waisted hexagonal base supporting a domed lantern, the angles with stylised dragon-headed fish, shachi, interspersed with mon, rising to a flaming sphere finial, approximately 192cm highProvenance: Collection of a Titled Gentleman, LondonCondition Report: Weathering overall consistent with outdoor use. Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age. Verdigris to surface. One of the flame elements to the finial is detached but present. One of the dragon headed fish mounts to the roof of the lantern is detached but present. Later adhesive is visible to the other mounts. Various elements are loosely secured. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of patinated and parcel gilt bronze twin branch candelabra, possibly Scandinavian, mid-19th century and later refitted for electricity, each with Phoenix finial descending to shaped stems cast with chimera, issuing twin scrolled branches, above triform sphinx bases, presented with later silk shades, 76.2cm high, 66cm wide Provenance: Property from the estate of the late Betty, Lady Grantchester
A pair of marble, gilt and patinated bronze candelabra,French, 19th century, by Barbedienne, each with nine lights raised on scrolling arms on urn supports, with mesh handles to either side and decorated with classical figures, on a stepped and fluted rouge marble base and gilt bronze paw feet, signed to the urn,88cm high (2)Condition report: Sconces lacking, minor frits to edge of marble bases, light oxidization to bronze and light pitting to the gilt elements. Only four adapted sconces present. One loop attachment missing, and swag detail being affixed by wire (see photo). Some looseness in joints. Sconces drilled. Some small chips to some corners and edges of marble. Cleaning fluid residue present.
An extraordinary and fine Louis XV-style rosewood and kingwood secretaire en chiffonier,by Hopilliart, Paris c.1880, surmounted by a clock with a striking French drum movement and enamel dial inscribed 'Bugghen & Co A Paris, 1726' over two lidded compartments, a fall front with three dummy drawer fronts enclosing a writing surface and fitted interior, surrounded by sixteen short drawers, all with ornate gilt-bronze handles and mounts, paper label verso reading 'Hopilliart 12, rue...Peres, meubles... Anciens, Reparations',148cm wide43cm deep205cm highCondition report: Ready for a new home.Some minor repairs and splits to veneers.Paper label verso damaged.Lidded compartments appear to be fixed closed.
A Louis XVI style kingwood longcase clock,c.1870, French, the modern movement mounted in the top section of cartouche shape with a gilt bronze figural surmount over a brass dial with porcelain numerals within gilt-bronze scrolling mounts, the base, of baluster shape, with well-figured veneers within broad crossbanding, the full-length door with a glass lenticle within gilt bronze mounts, the sides similarly veneered,dial 26cm diametercase 206cm highCondition report: Dial is a marriage. Movement is of modern quartz type. Top section with some wear and losses to veneer. Base with losses to crossbanding - not major. Complete with pendulum, no key.
A silvered bronze dressing table mirror, 19th century, the scrolling frame decorated with a floral swag around a shaped mirror plate, 42cm wide 72cm highCondition report: The mirror plate mottled and with losses and scratches in numerous places, the easel back with replacement stand, now functional but non original.
A Chinese bronze incense burner,Qing dynasty (1644-1911), of compressed globular form on a circular foot, rising to a waisted neck and a galleried rim, Buddhist lion handles, six-character Xuande mark, 18.5cm diameter6.5cm high915gCondition report: Surface scratches and dents. Please see additional images.
A French gilt-bronze carriage clock,mid-19th century, by Paul Garnier, the engine turned silvered dial signed 'Paul Garnier Paris', the drum movement with platform escapement visible through an oval top glass, outside count wheel and striking the half hours on a bell, the backplate inscribed 'P.G. Brevete Paul Garnier H'er du Roi Paris', the carrying handle emanating from lion's masks,14cm wide12cm deep23.5cm highCondition report: Ticks away quite happily, silvering to dial grubby, some wear to darker patinated areas especially on sides and back door. Movement number 843. Please see photos.
A Chinese bronze incense burner,Qing dynasty (1644-1911), of tapering form with a flared mouth on three scroll feet, Buddhist lion handles, six-character Xuande mark,14cm diameter7.5cm high818g, on a hardwood stand (2)Condition report: Surface scratches and very minor dents. See additional images.
After Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875),a crouching rabbit, bronze, bearing a cast signature, on a stepped rectangular base, 9cm wide5cm deep5cm highCondition report: General surface wear, dirt and patination. Likely date early 20th century. Length of base 9.1cm. Width of base 4.9cm. This is definitely bronze not resin.
*Frederick James Halnon (1881-1958),a gilt bronze bust, 'The Crown of Victory', depicting a woman facing ahead wearing a laurel wreath, signed 'F. Halnon', on a rectangular serpentine marble plinth, 13cm wide15cm deep38cm highHalnon studied at the Goldsmiths' College School of Art under Alfred Drury; the influence of Drury's 'New Sculpture' can be seen in the present example. From 1904 he exhibited at the Royal Academy.*Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.Condition report: Some dirt, patination and scratches and light surface wear to bronze. Chips, cracks, imperfections and possible sympathetic repair to marble - a similar example sold recently (Dreweatts 10/12/2020 lot 827) has an almost identical plinth, which bears similar flaws, suggesting that the marble may have been repaired or stabilised at the time of manufacture. This is corroborated by the fact that the bronze and marble appear to have been together for a long time.
A pair of French Empire bronze and parcel gilt candelabrum,mid-19th century, each with five scrolled arms around a central sconce supported on a tapering column and triform base, crisply cast with stylised scrolling foliage,63.5cm high (2)Condition report: Slight movement in joints knocks and dinks to the bronze, wear and rubbing to the gilding. Height to top of column excluding arms 45.5cm.
A pair of French Napoleon III Greek Revival gilt-bronze torchères,attributed to Ferdinand Barbedienne and possibly designed by Ferdinand Lenuain, each with anthemion and lion mask detail, fluted column and raised on an elaborate tripod base, each monopod terminating in paw feet and supporting a neoclassical urn-shaped oil lamp with cast figural detail,45cm diameter171cm high (4)Condition report: Urns possibly associated but both with the same gilding. One supporting anthemion bracket missing. Both appear to be lacking chains as there are eyelets surrounding the lion masks. Some marks, scratches and misshapen areas. General wear, tarnish and discolouration. The urn on the torchere locking the supporting bracket wobbles a little. Some slight wobble in the joints but generally solid and of heavy gauge.
A matched French ormolu and marble clock garniture,late 19th/early 20th century, the white enamel dial set with Arabic numerals and inscribed 'Liebold Fils Strasbourg', the eight-day movement striking on a bell and chiming on the hour and half-hour, with scrolling floral and garland detail, on an oval base,29cm wide40cm deep11cm high,with a pair of similar neoclassical cassolettes,25cm high (3)Condition report: Matched as stated. Dirt and tarnish to bronze. Hairline crack running around the dial from 7-12. Running and chiming at the time of cataloguing, but no guarantee of working order. General wear to cassolettes.
A Louis XVI-style inlaid, parquetry and mahogany marble top commode, French c.1900, after Jean-Henri Riesener, modelled from the Concordant Commode at the Palais de Fontainebleau, the shaped and veined white marble top over three frieze drawers and shaped and panelled doors, the front of bowed, breakfront form, the sides flared, the drawers and frieze with ornate gilt bronze mounts, the doors inlaid with a central panel of an ewer and a basket of fruit on a specimen wood ground, flanked by panels with stylised flower heads, the sides conforming, within boldly cast gilt bronze mounts,166cm wide64cm deep94cm highCondition report: Minor chips to edges of marble, mainly the back edge. Repaired split to both side panel. Smaller door with wear to hinge edge. Faded.it looks as though it has been through a restorers workshop at some point in its life, both panels have been repaired and there are areas of the veneers damaged internally (see photos) other small areas of repair, evidence of glue between the backboards and expansion within the joints of the carcass. Gilt metal worn extensively and unevenly slightly pitted to the surface, split to the front right-hand door that is also visible from the inside.One key. It could easily go straight into a grand house.
A French rococo-style marble and gilt-bronze mounted portico clock,late 19th/early 20th century, by Piolaine, Paris, the enamel dial set with Arabic numerals and pierced hands, flanked by a pair of columns and set with pineapple finials, on a rectangular base,27cm wide19cm deep43cm high,together with a gilt-bronze cassolette (2)Condition report: Cracks and scratches to dial. Knocks, scratches and general wear throughout.
A French Napoleon III tortoiseshell, bronze and ormolu centre table,in the manner of André Charles Boulle (1642-1732), of shaped oval form, with a single frieze drawer and mask detail, raised on cabriole supports, 132cm wide85cm deep77cm high Condition report: Inlay lifting to the top in several places. Losses to inlay. Marks and wear to top. Some mounts loose. Knocks, general wear and losses throughout. Some chips to legs. A little wobbly.
Serge Marshennikov (Russian, b.1971)Odalisque signed 'S Marshen' l.l., signed verso, oil on canvas54.5 x 90cmCondition report: A couple of very light horizontal cracks in the paint, lower centre, very faint, only visible under close scrutiny. A couple of small spots in the bronze shirt on the right where the paint may have been disturbed whilst drying, including a little fluff caught in the paint. No other obvious flaws, in overall very good condition.
A pair of French Empire-style gilt-bronze and bronze table lamps,each with cast acanthus capital over a reeded column and on a circular spreading base, fitted with an ivory pleated shade,44.5cm high (2)Condition report: Re-wiring required, abrasions and rubbing to the base foot rim drilled for cable.
After Yevgeny Yevgenyevich Lanceray (Russian, 1875-1946),a gilt bronze figure group, 'The Farewell Kiss', depicting a Cossack on horseback kissing his beloved, on an oval base, signed 'F.Chopin' and bearing a foundry stamp,33cm wide18cm deep41cm highCondition report:Discolouration, tarnish and some surface wear. Some slight misshapen areas, for example the sword/ scabbard appears a little bent. General wear. See additional images.
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