A BRONZE HALF LENGTH BUST OF A GREEK WARRIORAFTER THE RIACE BRONZES, LATE 20TH CENTURY On modern standBronze 79cm high, 108cm high overall, approximately 46cm wide (not 58cm as originally stated)The two bronze "Riace Warrior" figures were first discovered in 1972 on the ocean floor 200 metres off Riace, Southern Italy. After conservation they are now displayed in the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia. This would seem to be a part cast of Statue A, the younger warrior who people have suggested may be a depiction of Tydeus.Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, and abrasions consistent with age and use. The bronze approx. 79cm high, 46cm wide with faux aging from patination, some casting deposits in crevices. The bronze looks to be welded to the stand armature- base of stand with knocks, scratches and damage no edition number or foundry marks.Provenance; private vendor West Berkshire Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition and which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN SILVERED AND GILTWOOD ORNAMENTAL URNS 18TH CENTURY With bronze angular handles 36cm high, bases 11cm diameterAn almost identical pair, possibly from the same set, were sold at Christie's, London, 9th June 2004, Lot 266 (£2,290). Condition Report: Inscribed B and D to interior of respective necks and bases, some wear from use and with surface cracking around handles, one with area of shaved loss to base- some redecorationCondition Report Disclaimer
A CARVED MARBLE PART FIGURE OF THE SEER AND PRIEST LAOCOÖNAFTER THE ANTIQUE, PROBABLY ITALIAN OR FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURYCarved white marble with faint grey variegation, set on associated 19th century scagliola column pedestalthe torso/bust 83cm high, the pedestal 89.5cm high, 172.5cm high overall This bronze group is based upon one of the most celebrated sculptural groups marbles from classical antiquity, which was discovered on 14 January 1506 near Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. The full group depicts the priest, Laocoön, and his sons struggling against the serpents which have been sent to kill them by the goddess Minerva for warning the citizens of Troy against allowing the Wooden Horse to be brought into their city.It was acquired by Pope Julius II soon after its excavation, and moved to the Belvedere, where it has remained - with a Napoleonic interlude in Paris from 1800 to 1815 - ever since.Condition Report: There are marks, knocks, scratches, scuffs and abrasions consistent with age and use, some to the extremities and edges.The figure is lacking arms, the right arm with recesses for metal rods, now removed and cut with rust staining. Some pitted areas including to the right side of the figure. A crack under the left rib area. The figure is not cleaned and is smooth, suggesting that it has been in an interior.There is surface dirt and discolouration to the marble overall, there is some dirt and dust to the deeper recesses. There are some natural veins present, some quite dark.The scagliola column has some pitted/recessed areas and some chips including to the edges. Additionally some flaws and cracks- notably to moulding at basePlease refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA (ITALIAN, 1757-1822), A NEAR PAIR OF BRONZE MODELS OF RECLINING LIONS LATE 19TH CENTURY On rouge marble baseseach 13.5cm high, 17.5cm longPlease note this is a "NEAR pair" not as previously cataloguedCondition Report: There are some minor marks, scratches, knocks, and abrasions consistent with age and use. There is a variance both of colour (one darker- the other lighter milk chocolate brown) and scale/size which would suggest these are best regarded as a "NEAR pair" not a true pair. Some wear to base edges Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition and which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
AFTER BERTEL THORVALDSEN (DANISH, 1770-1844), A CARVED FIGURE OF HEBE MID 19TH CENTURYThe Grecian figure emblematic of youth in carved wood with ebonised finish in emulation of bronze, faint traces of greener 'verdigris' effect visible to folds, turned ebonised plinth base55cm high overall, the base 17cm diameterThorvaldsen's figure of the cup bearer to the Gods was executed in Rome in 1816- a more demure clothed version of his first example from 1806. Subsequently copied in marble, porcelain and bronze but seemingly rarely in wood. The exact genus of the wood used has prompted suggestions of Gutta-Percha and limewood but a precise and definite conclusion has yet to be reached.Condition Report: hairline crack running from top of head and through right shoulder and into arm. hairline also visible to her left armold filler visible to what may have been joint sections- upper left arm and left wrist. Also plugged hole to reverse and front at bottom of dress. Some paint loss and wear notably to lower sections notably along left shin and foot. Signs of old retouching visible under strong light notably to front of ewer, and necklineCondition Report Disclaimer
AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE OF 'THE BORGHESE GLADIATOR' 19TH CENTURY 49cm high, the base 35.5cm wideThe original marble statue for this piece was found near Anzio, Italy in 1611 and is thought to be a late Hellenistic work in the style of the influential 4th-century BC sculptor Lysippos. The original was in the Borghese collection in 1613 and subsequently purchased by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1807 before being gifted to The Louvre- where it resides today.Condition Report: There are some very minor marks, and abrasions consistent with age and use.The left side, flank and leg of a slightly more green colour- possibly from dusting/handling. Otherwise generally good Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition and which form part of this condition report.Condition Report Disclaimer
A LOUVRE MUSEUM FULL SIZE PLASTER CAST OF 'THE APOLLO BELVEDERE' LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY The plinth base with impressed oval medallion mark "Musee Du Louvre, Reproduction Interdite, Ateliers De Moulage',approximately 230cm high, 160cm wideViewing; Please note this lot is on view by appointment only at our Hambridge Lane Premises- approximately 10 minute drive from Donnington PrioryThe original white marble statue from which this is a cast is thought to be a Roman copy of a lost bronze original made between 350 and 325 BC by the Greek sculptor Leochares and depicts Apollo as a standing archer. The statue was rediscovered during the Renaissance, probably in 1489 in the Anzio region of Italy and was in the private collection of Giuliano della Rovere before he became Pope Julius II. He moved it to the Vatican where today it is in the Gabinetto delle Maschere of the Pio-Clementine Museum (after a brief sojourn from 1798-1815 when Napoleon displayed it in the Louvre). The statue was restored in the 1530s when the left hand, right forearm, and fig leaf were added at the request of Pope Paul IV.Condition Report: Viewing and collection; Please note this lot is on view by appointment only at our Hambridge Lane Premises- approximately 10 minute drive from Donnington Priory There are multiple marks, scratches, knocks, chips, cracks, damage, repairs and abrasions consistent with age, use and nature of material.Restorations including; to the right hand, left wrist, base, right elbow, and possibly feet etcHairline cracks visible including; to top of right leg- front and back, quiver, base throughout including most notably around Louvre roundel and upwards, right ankle, junction point of right arm and support etc Losses including to hair and some edges etc Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition and which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF DIRECTOIRE BRONZE AND ORMOLU CASSOLETTESCIRCA 1800Each with reversible lid with leaf and berry finial, satyr head masks above swept legs, cloven feeteach 24cm high as candle holders, the bases 10cm diameterCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, and abrasions consistent with age and use.Both look to have been well handled/used and have lost patina and are rubbed around extremities and areas such as the masks. originally they may well have had a lot more gilding. One nozzle with ding and split. Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition and which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
Demark Mint Stamps on Album Leaves, 58 Stamps from 1940s to 1970s Including King Frederik IX 20 and 25, Princes Anne-Marie 25+5 ore 1950, S Kierkegaard 30 1955, Selandia 60 1962, Carl Nielsen 50 1965, Morse Key, Teleprinter Tape and ITU Emblem 80 1965, Child in Meadow 50+10 1965, C Kold 50 1966, Aimshouses Copenhagen 50 1966, G Jensen 80 1966, Princess Margrethe and Prince Henri de Monpezat 50 1967, Porpoise and Cross-Anchor 90 1967, Bronze-Age Ship 30 1970, Candle in the Window 50 1970, Refugees 60 1971, Mail Coach 15 and 25 1971, Beet Harvester 80 1972, plus many others. Good condition Est.
A GEORGE III KINGWOOD AND MARQUETRY SIDE TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE LANGLOIS, THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY with ormolu mounts, the shaped top with harewood panels flanking a burr elm oval panel inlaid with ribbon tied flowers in various fruitwoods, the serpentine frieze with a conforming panel of flowers and leaves, on cabriole legs 73.3cm high, 105.5cm wide, 58cm deep Catalogue Note Pierre Langlois (1718-1767) of Tottenham Court Road, London, was one of the leading cabinet makers of the mid-18th century. He produced a wide range of furniture in the French manner, specializing in commodes in the Louis XV / XVI styles, inlaid with floral marquetry and with gilt bronze mounts. His clients included the Duke of Bedford at Woburn Abbey, the Earl of Coventry at Croome Court and the Duchess of Northumberland at Woburn. See Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, vol.III, p.298, fig.72 for a similar table.
A FRENCH MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK BY CRONIER PARIS the brass eight day drum movement striking on a bell, stamped 'CHVCNE 34630', the circular dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, signed 'Cronier a Paris', the case with brass mounts, together with a French gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock by Hausberg (2) 35.5cm high, 33.8cm wide (max)
A NAPOLEON III GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE CLOCK GARNITURE BY CHARPENTIER & CIE. PARIS, C.1870 the brass eight day drum movement striking on a bell, the backplate stamped 'Charpentier de Bronzes, 200 A Paris', the enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, with pierced gilt hands, signed 'Charpentier & Cie. Bronzier A Paris, Rue Charlot 8', the white marble Louis XVI style case surmounted with two classical figures, one of a man holding a dagger and a lady with a mask, with scrolling leaves and on toupie feet, together with a pair of figural six-light candelabra, each with a cherub seated on a rocky outcrop on a fluted plinth (3) the clock: 45cm high, 69cm wide the candelabra: 65.4cm high
A FRENCH BRASS INKWELL IN THE FORM OF A RECUMBENT CAMEL LATE 19TH CENTURY with a coconut body, together with a treen coconut cup, with tripod Scottish silver feet hallmarked for Edinburgh 1935, a gilt bronze bull inkwell, a bronze model of a monkey and two silver mounted match strikers (6) 16cm (max) Provenance From the estate of the late Marguerite Littman.
A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUPS C.1870 depicting a man and a woman on horseback, in 16th century costumes, accompanied by running whippets, each on a verde antico and black marble plinth base (2) 40cm high, 40.5cm wide Provenance Woolley and Wallis, 23rd February 1989. Dean's Farmhouse, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury.
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