Jubiläumsmedaille Oktoberfest München in Originalschachtel, 1810 - 1910 Jubiläumsmedaille der Stadt München, Oktoberfest 1810 - 1910, Bronze vergoldet, 3 cm DM, vorne mit Kopf des Prinzregenten Luitpold von Bayern und Ludwigs des ersten mit Therese. Am 12. Oktober 1810 heiratete Kronprinz Ludwig von Bayern seine Verlobte Therese Charlotte Louise von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, diese mehrere Tage dauernden Feiern gelten bei Historikern als die zentrale Veranstaltung des ersten Oktoberfestes. Hinten mit der Silhouette des Oktoberfestes, dem Wappen Münchens und der Frauenkirche. Dazu die Originalschachtel, hellblau mit Samtinlett, Schachtel mit Altersspuren. Seltenes Stück zur Geschichte des Münchner Oktoberfestes. Zustand: II An anniversary medal Oktoberfest Munich in original box, 1810 - 1910 Jubiläumsmedaille der Stadt München, Oktoberfest 1810 - 1910, Bronze vergoldet, 3 cm DM, vorne mit Kopf des Prinzregenten Luitpold von Bayern und Ludwigs des ersten mit Therese. Am 12. Oktober 1810 heiratete Kronprinz Ludwig von Bayern seine Verlobte Therese Charlotte Louise von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, diese mehrere Tage dauernden Feiern gelten bei Historikern als die zentrale Veranstaltung des ersten Oktoberfestes. Hinten mit der Silhouette des Oktoberfestes, dem Wappen Münchens und der Frauenkirche. Dazu die Originalschachtel, hellblau mit Samtinlett, Schachtel mit Altersspuren. Seltenes Stück zur Geschichte des Münchner Oktoberfestes. Condition: II
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Sachsen - Eine kleine Ordenssammlung, 1900-35 13 Auszeichnungen/Abzeichen u.a. Zwei Erinnerungskreuze 1866, Friedrich August Medaillen in Bronze und Silber, Medaille für Treue in der Arbeit (Albert), drei DAs, Medaille für Verdienst im Kriege 1915 (Meiningen) und Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen in Bronze Dem Verdienste 1914 mit Schwerterspange (Weimar-Eisenach). Teils beschädigt, ohne Band bzw. mit neuzeitlichem Band. Zustand: II - Saxony - a small collection of medals, 1900-35 13 Auszeichnungen/Abzeichen u.a. Zwei Erinnerungskreuze 1866, Friedrich August Medaillen in Bronze und Silber, Medaille für Treue in der Arbeit (Albert), drei DAs, Medaille für Verdienst im Kriege 1915 (Meiningen) und Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen in Bronze Dem Verdienste 1914 mit Schwerterspange (Weimar-Eisenach). Teils beschädigt, ohne Band bzw. mit neuzeitlichem Band. Condition: II -
Japan - Kriegsmedaille zum Boxeraufstand im Jahr 1900 Bronze, beidseitig reliefiert (Durchmesser 30 mm, Gewicht 30 g), an grün gestreiftem Ripsband, in samtgefüttertem, golden beschriftetem Holzetui. Trage- und Altersspuren. Selten. Zustand: II Japan - a war medal for the Boxer Rebellion 1900 Bronze, beidseitig reliefiert (Durchmesser 30 mm, Gewicht 30 g), an grün gestreiftem Ripsband, in samtgefüttertem, golden beschriftetem Holzetui. Trage- und Altersspuren. Selten. Condition: II
Vergoldeter Adler auf hölzerner Stange Massive Bronze, vergoldet (berieben). Aufgeschraubt auf rohrartig gestalteter Holzstange, verschraubter Steinfuß, überfangen von Messingblech. Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Gesamthöhe 59 cm. Zustand: II A gold-plated eagle on a wooden stick Massive Bronze, vergoldet (berieben). Aufgeschraubt auf rohrartig gestalteter Holzstange, verschraubter Steinfuß, überfangen von Messingblech. Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Gesamthöhe 59 cm. Condition: II
Kaiserlich österreichischer Orden der Eisernen Krone, 3. Klasse (Ritterkreuz), mit Kriegsdekoration (KD) Bronze, vergoldet, mehrfarbig emailliert, bewegliche Krone, am kleinen Ring Sternpunze, am originalen Dreieck-Band mit aufgelegten Schwertern. Alters- und Tragespuren. Zustand: II + An Imperial Austrian Order of the Iron Crown, 3rd Class (Knight's Cross), with war decoration Bronze, vergoldet, mehrfarbig emailliert, bewegliche Krone, am kleinen Ring Sternpunze, am originalen Dreieck-Band mit aufgelegten Schwertern. Alters- und Tragespuren. Condition: II +
Japanische Siegesmedaille aus der Zeit des WW I Bronze, schauseitig eine Figur mit Speer, rs. Blütenmotiv und Schriftzeichen (Durchmesser 36 mm, Gewicht 21 g), hölzernes Etui mit weißem Samtfutter. Dazu das Verleihungsdokument mit Darstellung der Medaille. Beides in einer langen, golden beschrifteten Lackbox (51 x 10 x 11 cm). Dazu eine lange Papierrolle (47 x 167 cm) mit Soldatenfoto. Partiell leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren. Zustand: II A Japanese WW I victory medal Bronze, schauseitig eine Figur mit Speer, rs. Blütenmotiv und Schriftzeichen (Durchmesser 36 mm, Gewicht 21 g), hölzernes Etui mit weißem Samtfutter. Dazu das Verleihungsdokument mit Darstellung der Medaille. Beides in einer langen, golden beschrifteten Lackbox (51 x 10 x 11 cm). Dazu eine lange Papierrolle (47 x 167 cm) mit Soldatenfoto. Partiell leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren. Condition: II
Albrechtskreuz mit Schwertern und Ehrenkreuz mit Krone Weißmetall versilbert, in einem Stück geprägt, Schwerter beidseitig geprägt, an Bandabschnitt. Bronze vergoldet, Krone angelötet, an Einzelbandspange. Tragespuren. Zustand: II An Albrecht Cross with swords and a Honour Cross with crown Weißmetall versilbert, in einem Stück geprägt, Schwerter beidseitig geprägt, an Bandabschnitt. Bronze vergoldet, Krone angelötet, an Einzelbandspange. Tragespuren. Condition: II
Large late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese crackle ware jardinière or planter, decorated in underglaze blue with lion dogs at play between simulated bronze collar, the flat rim decorated with flowers and foliage, 41cm diameter x 34cm high Condition: Typical staining plus some minor glazing/potting flaws typical with wares of this type otherwise sound. **General condition consistent with age
Nola Steele (South African) - Bronze sculpture - 'White Rhino', a rhinoceros reclining on naturalistic oval base, signed in the cast Nola Steele 2001, and numbered '9' (from an unknown limited edition), 44cm long, on oval wooden base Condition: Baize to underside of wooden base is loose, otherwise sound. **General condition consistent with age
Late 19th Century Aesthetic-style bronze and enamel centre piece or tazza, the dished circular centre enamelled with a kingfisher, dragonfly, orchids, etc, within a ring supported by three Classical warriors, each stamped E.H. beneath foot, possibly for Etienne Henri Dumaige (1830-1888), 30.5cm diameter x 18cm high Condition: Enamel dish has been soldered to outer bronze ring and displays some solder to underside, plus general wear to centre of base, suggesting a 'marriage'. **General condition consistent with age
Circle of Emile Francois Rosseau (French, 1853-?) - 19th Century patinated bronze figure of a naked male, his arms crossed above his head, unsigned, upon stepped marble pedestal, 29.5cm high overall Condition: Some wear to patina of both legs beneath the knee, suggests possibility of old repair (unconfirmed). Typical minor chipping to marble base. **General condition consistent with age
Ethnographica - African bronze leopard, Benin/Nigeria, modelled in standing pose with punched decoration, 64cm long x 49.5cm high - Private provenance Condition: General pitting and surface wear, much of this in the casting, some rubbing to high points, otherwise sound - **General condition consistent with age
British School (mid to late 20th Century) - Patinated bronze figure of a boy on a stepping stone, unsigned, dogs head seal mark or stamp to the stepping stone, on green slate plinth, 47cm high overall. A kneeling figure probably by the same hand on matching base with dogs head seal mark sold Dreweatts Donnington Priory, 18th October 2001, lot 385. Condition: ** No obvious faults or restoration - General condition consistent with age
Dylan Lewis (South African, b.1964) Black Rhino, 1995, bronze with black patina, signed and numbered in the cast, on wooden base with Centennial presentation plaque '100 Conservation in Kwazulu Natal, 1895-1995, South Africa', with facsimile signatures of Nelson Mandela, President of South Africa, and George Hughes, Chief Executive, Natal Parks Board, approximately 59cm long, 49.5cm high including plinth Condition: Light scuffing to base including scratch to presentation plaque, sculpture has light to high points of patina but overall in very good condition - **General condition consistent with age
Attributed to Franz Bergman - Early 20th Century Austrian cold-painted bronze eagle pin cushion, modelled with wings outstretched, indistinct stamp beneath tail feathers, 14.5cm across wings x 9.5cm high Condition: Fabric to pin cushion has probably been replaced. Retains much original paint but some rubbing to high points of feathers and beak. **General condition consistent with age.
Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguiere (French, 1831-1900) - 'Phryne', a patinated bronze figure based on the painting by Leon Jerome, the naked female figure covering her face with her arm, on integral circular base signed 'Falguiere', 38.5cm high Condition: Patina is relatively light in places and has some blotches to lower legs etc, otherwise sound. **General condition consistent with age
Pierre Lenordez, (1815-1892) - 19th Century French 'Animalier' bronze equestrian sculpture of a racehorse, 'La Toucques' (b. 1860), the base detailing: "La Toucques par The Baron, la mere Tapestry par Melbourne, Gagnant en 1863 des Prix de Diane du Jockey Club du Stockton Cup Angleterre, G. Prix de Bade, Prix de L'Empereur a Chantilly, Gd Px du Prince Imperial 2me dans la Gd Prix de Paris, 2me dans le Goodwood Cup. Entrainee a Middleham par John Fobert", Victor Boyer foundry, original dark brown patination, 38cm long x 26cm high - Literature - See Payne, Christopher, Animals in Bronze (ACC, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1986), p. 283, fig. H22. Condition: Original patina (with some surface dirt and encrustation), a light scratch to back and few minor spots including to base. Overall sound - **General condition consistent with age
Tudor - Heritage Black Bay Bronze automatic certified chronometer wristwatch, ref: 79259 BM, serial no: 1753853, brown dial, luminous hands, markers and numerals, 43mm diameter, on brown leather strap. Together with unused fabric NATO strap, guarantee card dated 08/11/2017, booklets and box Condition: Movement currently functions, watch is in 'as new' condition with gloves, sale tag attached and stickers to rear of case - **General condition consistent with age
Mid 19th Century French gilt bronze (ormolu) mantel timepiece, the 8cm silvered Roman dial with moon hands, single-train timepiece movement, the arched case decorated with fruiting swags, a putto holding flaming torches, and cast to the base with a child playing with a dog and cat, over relief of a putto teasing a dog, on knurled bun feet, 31.5cm high Condition: Minor tarnishing to silvered dial, movement inaccessible and untested, sold as seen, has pendulum and winder. Case would benefit from a clean and polish, areas of tarnishing to gilt but in unrestored condition - **General condition consistent with age
A pair of late 19th Century bronze table lamp bases, of Egyptian revival design incorporating sphinx supports on a trefoil plinth, storks and acanthus leaves, later converted to electricity, with clip on red shades, full height excluding shades 66cm (2)Condition: evidence of old glue repairs to the base of one
λ Caroline Wallace (British), Lord Gyllene, 1999An impressive patinated bronze model of a race horse, portrayed standing, with a dog and cat resting by its feet; the rectangular plinth initialled and dated CW 99 to the maquette, and with central presentation inscription for the horse's owner STANLEY W. CLARKE ESQ. CBE and Mrs CLARKE, the horse life-sized, the base 300cm wide, 102cm deepProvenance: The Animal Health Trust, previously displayed at the National Horseracing MuseumCommissioned from the artist for the Animal Health Trust by Sir Stanley Clarke CBE, owner of Lord Gyllene. Sir Stanley commissioned two sculptures, one of which is presented here. The other stands in his own garden in Staffordshire.Lord Gyllene was a New Zealand-bred racehorse and winner of the 1997 Grand National at Aintree. The 1997 edition of the Grand National is perhaps best-remembered for being the first delayed instalment in the race's history, having been postponed for two days to a Monday due to suspected bomb threats at the racecourse. Caroline Wallace is regarded as one of the nation's foremost equine and sporting sculptors. Her previous commissions include Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's racehorse 'Special Cargo' for Sandown Park racecourse and 'Double Trigger' for Doncaster racecourse. She has exhibited across the UK and internationally, and a number of her works are said to be in the collection of Her Majesty the Queen. Condition Report: Please note a condition report is not currently available for this lot.Condition Report Disclaimer
λ André-Vincent Becquerel (French, 1893-1981), Lièvre Boulant, a patinated bronze model of a somersaulting hare, Susse Frères foundry, circa 1930, the loosely modelled hare above an integral rectangular plinth variously inscribed 'A. BECQUEREL', 'cire perdue', and Susse Frs Edts Paris, 11.5cm high overall, 15cm wideBecquerel attended the Ecole des Beaux Arts and worked in the studios of fellow animal sculptor Prosper Lecourtier (see lot 865 of this auction) and Charles Valton. He was a regular exhibitor at the Paris Salon from around 1914, and throughout the remainder of his long, prolific career. Becquerel's models, which were usually cast by the Susse foundry, are characterised by their Art Deco-influenced modernity as well as a sense of being suspended in motion. The present lot, which captures the hare mid-somersault, is a striking example of this.
A pair of fine gilt bronze wall appliques to a design by Jean Hauré, in Louis XVI taste, 19th century, each with a central putto caryatid playing pipes, descending to acanthus cast arms with scrolls terminating in flowerheads, issuing from berried and wrythen backplates, each stamped with initials 'TT' and 'CH' to the rear, 44cm high excluding later elec4trical fitments, 26cm wide, 14cm protuberanceThe model from which these appliques take their inspiration was designed by Hauré for the Château de St. Cloud. While trained as a sculptor, Jean Hauré is best known for the furniture and objets d'art he made as maître-fondeur for the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne from 1785-88. A pair of appliques of nearly identical design are in the Jones Collection in the Victoria and Albert Museum. For a similar pair, see Christie's London, Quai d'Orsay, Paris - An Apartment by Jacques Grange, 19 November 2010, lot 606 (£4,375).Please note, the date of these wall appliques should read '19th century' and not as stated in the printed catalogueCondition Report: Later drilled and wired for electricity.The wall lights bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.The gilding looks as though it may at one point have been refreshed. The flowerheads may at one point have been reattached, as there is a resinous residue to their backs.one of the writhing floral stems is a little loose, it looks as though the bolt to the rear has been damaged. Some looseness to one of the arms. This can presumably be easily addressed. One of the scrolls is slightly bent, and there is also a darker patch possibly casting inconsistency or repair to the thinner part of this section.Overall these are in perfectly presentable condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A fine Empire alabaster and gilt and patinated bronze mounted pendant ceiling light, early 19th century and later refitted, the dished circular section body surmounted by a gallery cast with anthemia and lion mask mounts, suspended from foliate cast chains and rising to a conforming corona, with acanthus carved terminal, approximately 39cm wide, 94cm high overallProvenance: Brancaster Hall, NorfolkAcquired by the present vendor at Bonhams Knightsbridge, the Contents of Brancaster Hall, Norfolk, 9 September 2002The coastal area surrounding Brancaster is best-known as the birthplace of Lord Nelson, who was a proud Norfolk man and, it is often thought, learned to sail at the town's beaches. Brancaster Hall, by repute, also hosted Nelson during his lifetime. An Empire alabaster light similar to the example presented here was sold at Sotheby's New York, Property from the collection of Mrs Charles Wrightsman: the London residence, 28 April 2010, lot 18 ($18,750). Condition Report: The light bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.There is a restored chip and fine hairline crack to the alabaster, as well as another small crack and some scratching.There is also a white oval patch to the alabaster near one of the masks, possibly a repair.There are one or two chips to the foliate carved underside and a loss to the upper portion of the terminal. There is also radial movement to the terminal.The acorn gallery is a little bent.The gilding is a little rubbed overall, particularly to the chain.The hooks suspending the bowl are a little bit bent.Electrical fitments are present to the inside of the bowl, but these haven't been tested.This is sold as a decorative item, and the electrical elements will need to be tested by a certified electrician prior to use. Condition Report Disclaimer
After Roger Godchaux (French, 1878-1958), two patinated bronze relief plaques of Wartime subjects, circa 1920-30, one with a man in trench coat and helmet leading a mule, the other with a soldier and two horses at bust length, each indistinctly inscribed Roger Godchaux to the maquette and mounted to rectangular oak backplates, the larger example 23.5cm high, 34.5cm wideThough mostly known as an animalier, sculptor and draughtsman Roger Godchaux worked as a newspaper illustrator during the First World War, and it is possible that these rare and unusual plaques were derived from designs created then. The format of low relief shares similarities to a bronze plaque exhibited at the Sladmore Gallery, London, during the recent exhibition Les Animaliers, 1900 to 1950.
After Paul Comolera (French, 1818-1897), a patinated bronze model of a finch or a linnet, the bird suspended from a branch, diving towards a beetle crawling across the naturalistically modelled oval base, inscribed P. Comole ra and with initial B. to the maquette 13cm high, 12cm wideProvenance: British Private CollectionPaul Comolera was a student of Francois Rude, and made his salon debut in 1846. He specialised in the depiction of birds with precision and accuracy, of which the present lot is a good example. Comolera also produced models of birds for Minton ceramics from the early 1870s.
After Louis Leopold Chambard (French, 1811-1895), a large patinated bronze model of a youth called 'Le Bucheron', portrayed nude with a drape across the raised right leg, and bending a bunch of twigs with his knee, on a waisted circular plinth with plaquette inscribed LE BUCHERON FABLE DE LA FONTAINE, and signed Chambard to the maquette, 85cm high, the base circa 25cm wideThe present bronze takes its inspiration from Jean de la Fontaine's fable of 'Le Bucheron et la Mort' (The Woodcutter and Death), first published during the 17th century. A cast of this model was sold at Christie's South Kensington, 25 September 2007, lot 516 (£2,750).Condition Report: The bronze has a quite shiny blackish brown patination overall, the surface is fairly regular aside from one or two darker areas possibly remnants of a previous coating. Minor scuffs to upper right thigh and drapery.There is a row of four small dents to the metal on the inside of the left arm, and scuffing to that shoulder.The bronze is overall in perfectly presentable condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Cristophe Fratin (1800-1864), a patinated bronze model of a 'Cook Bear', the anthropomorphic bear portrayed wearing a hat, standing on hind legs and carrying a pot, on a rectangular base with indistinct name stamp, and with further inscription Fratin to the maquette, approximately 18cm highProvenance: British Private CollectionAcquired by the present owner at Sotheby's London, Nineteenth Century Decorative Works of Art and Furniture, 23 June 1983, lot 152Condition Report: Rich mid-brown patina, with some lighter colours where it has rubbed, to the exposed extremities and edges of plinth.Tiny crack to the pan handle, close to where attached to the vessel.Condition Report Disclaimer
A French patinated bronze model of the Borghese Gladiator, Barbedienne foundry, after the Antique, late 19th century, portrayed heroically nude and stretching forwards with his left arm extended, the right hand drawn back in preparation for a sword thrust, on a rectangular plinth stamped F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR and with seal for A. Collas Reduction Mecanique, 66cm high
John Bell (English, 1812-1895), a large and rare English patinated bronze model of the Eagle Slayer, cast by Coalbrookdale, late 19th century, the heroically nude figure standing on a naturalistically cast base with a sheep and tree trunk, inscribed Bell fecit to the maquette, and stamped COALBROOKDALE to the reverse, approximately 82cm highVictorian Neoclassical sculptor John Bell first showed a version of the 'Eagle Shooter', probably in plaster, at the 1837 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. It is listed in the exhibition catalogue of that year as entry 1176, accompanied by an anonymous poem, which reads: 'A moment more the shaft is sped, with lightening speed and steady aim A moment more the feathers' red, in the best blood the wretch can claim' The subject matter which inspired the model is Aesop's fable of the eagle and the shepherd boy. The eagle kills a lamb, and in revenge the shepherd boy slays the eagle using an arrow made of the bird's own feather. The Eagle Slayer was a highly successful model, and a large version in cast iron, also from the Coalbrookdale foundry, was shown at The Great Exhibition in 1851. That version is in the collection of the V&A, London. Bell was a prolific sculptor, whose most famous commissions include the 1856 Wellington Monument (Guildhall, London), the Crimean War memorial (Woolwich, also 1856), and the 'America' group that graces the base of the Albert Memorial. During his lifetime, Prince Albert had also been a patron of the sculptor. The renowned foundry of Coalbrookdale was known primarily for its production of cast iron statuary and ornament, and the present lot is a rare work executed in bronze bearing this foundry's stamp. PLEASE NOTE: this lot is 82cm high, and not 32 as stated in the printed catalogue. It is 'large', as described. Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: this lot is 82cm high, and not 32 as stated in the printed catalogue. It is 'large', as described. It appears that this model would have had a bow or possibly a baton (as in some versions) in the arm aloft, this is not present at Dreweatts.The glossy mid-brown patina has some areas of uneven wear - please see images for details,There are no obvious breaks or joinsPlease see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of gilt bronze candlesticks, in the manner of Etienne Martincourt, in Louis XVI style, 19th century, each fluted and acanthus cast nozzle descending to swagged stems with ram monopodia, cast in the style of Atheniennes, descending to a domed circular base cast with further foliage and berries, circa 22cm high, 10.5cm diameterA related design attributed to Martincourt is illustrated in Pierre Verlet, Les Bronzes Dorés Français du XVIII siècle, Picard, 1987, pp. 386-7.Please note, the date of these candlesticks should read '19th century' and not as stated in the printed catalogue
Cristophe Fratin (1800-1864), a patinated bronze model of a 'Literary Bear', the anthropomorphic bear portrayed seated in an armchair, reading and holding a pipe, with stamp FRATIN to base with 'N' in reverse, and with further inscription Fratin to the maquette, approximately 17cm highProvenance: British Private CollectionAcquired by the present vendor at Sotheby's London, Nineteenth Century Decorative Works of Art and Furniture, 23 June 1983, lot 151Fratin's distinctive style isn't as much about minute anatomical detail as it is about evoking a subject with sharp modelling and, not unimportantly, a sense of humour. While the sculptor created several monumental commissions during his lifetime (such as the large group of Eagles and their prey in New York's Central Park) he is most renowned for his small-scale depictions of anthropomorphic bears and monkeys, which defied the more formal conventions of sculpture at the time. Around fifty models of anthropomorphic bears engaged in a range of activities by Fratin are known, and this bronze is a great example of Fratin's witty subject matter.A cast of this model was sold at Christie's South Kensington, 27 March 2007, lot 194 (£4,320)Condition Report: The bronze bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.The patina is a shiny warm brown, with a reddish tinge. Possibly bearing some varnish.Update to report: it has been pointed out to us that in fact the bronze is lacking a section of the pipe, which was broken off. This section has been found and is sold with the lot.Condition Report Disclaimer
Alfred Dubucand (French, 1828-1894), two fine patinated bronze models of birds, second half 19th century, comprising a woodcock and a partridge, each portrayed perched on a naturalistically modelled oval base, inscribed DUBUCAND to the maquette, each approximately 32cm highProvenance: British Private CollectionParis-born sculptor Alfred Dubucand made his Salon debut in 1867 with a wax model of a dead pheasant. Dubucand studied under Antoine-Louis Barye, and the older sculptor's influence is visible in the careful study of animals' anatomy and temperament. He is best known for his astute and finely rendered models of birds, such as the ones presented here. Condition Report: These bronzes have a rich chocolate brown patina overall.There is a very small shallow line to the side of the woodcock's beak, though this is likely a slight casting inconsistency and does not appear to be a restoration. The beak is also a tiny bit bent.Aside from minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age, no areas of structural damage have been detected.Condition Report Disclaimer
Frederick James Halnon (British, 1881-1958), a green patinated bust of a maiden, called 'The Crown of Victory', circa 1920, portrayed facing forwards and wearing a crown of laurel, inscribed F. HALNON to the rear, mounted to a green serpentine marble plinth, the bronze approximately 26cm high, overall height approximately 39cmBritish sculptor Frederick Halnon was a student of Alfred Drury, and exhibited classical and genre works at the RA from 1904. The strong classically inspired lines and astute modelling of the present lot show the influence of Dury's 'New Sculpture' style on Halnon's work. This model, called 'Crown of Victory', was exhibited at the Royal Academy annual summer exhibition in 1919. It appears as number 1586 in the exhibition catalogue of that year. Another cast is in the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead.Condition Report: The bronze has a matte green patination, with some slight wear to the tip of the nose and around the truncation where it's a warmer, browner colour.There are chips to the front and rear corners of the plinth, as well as some shallow losses to the rear moulding of the base. One potential diagonal repair to one of the corners of the plinth, where there is a darker green mark, though if this is a repair it is subtly and sympathetically executed. No damage detected to the bronze itself.Condition Report Disclaimer
Claudius Marioton (French, 1844-1919), a patinated bronze model of a Labourer called 'Le Travail', the bearded male subject portrayed standing and nude for a drape around the waist, and holding attributes, on a textured circular socle inscribed LE TRAVAIL inside a banner, inscribed C MARIOTON to the maquette, approximately 65cm high
A George III mahogany and bronze mounted tambour top writing desk, attributed to John Cobb, circa 1790, the domed tambour top released with a concealed catch, to reveal a tooled leather inset writing surface and four pigeon holes, above an arrangement of five frieze drawers around a central kneehole, with an opposing arrangement of false drawer fronts, on rectangular tapering legs, terminating in brass caps and castors, 91cm high, 118cm wide, 69cm deep Provenance: A deceased estate, OxfordshireBy family repute purchased from a London retailer during the 1960'sFor a very closely related example see Christie's, London, The English Collector, 19th May 2016, Lot 55 (£30,000). The Christie's example was part of a collection formed by R.W. Symonds for Mr & Mrs Jack Steinberg. A design for a closely related 'cylinder fall desk, with legs' is featured in Thomas Shearer's Cabinet-makers' London Book of Prices, plate 13, 1788. A related design for a 'Tambour Writing Table', 'a very convenient piece of furniture', was included in the third edition of Hepplewhite's The Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer's guide, 1794, pl. 61; an example of the latter was in the collection of Norman Adams (C. Claxton Stevens, S. Whittington, 18th Century English Furniture: the Norman Adams Collection, Woodbridge, 1983, p. 115).Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some minor old splits and chips consistent with age. Handles, escutcheons and locks appear original. The key is present to to operate the central drawer lock only. very minor fragment of metal from one lock lacking adjacent to lever/locking element. The drawer linings are solid mahogany throughout. The drawers all run very well. The tambour sections runs well, locks well into position when closed and when closed is released by the original catch located above the lock of the central drawer. Attractive original surface, colour and patina. Some additional old marks and discoloration as expected to leather surface. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Emmanuel Fremiet (1824-1910), a rare patinated bronze model of a washing cat, on a spreading oval base, inscribed E. FREMIET to the maquette, 14cm high, 21cm wideProvenance: British Private CollectionAcquired by the present owner at Sotheby's London, Nineteenth Century Decorative Works of Art and Furniture, 23 June 1983, lot 129Emmanuel Fremiet trained in the studio of renowned sculptor Francois Rude, whose wife Sophie was Fremiet's aunt. He is best-known for his monumental sculpture, such as the gilt-bronze monument to Joan of Arc at the Place de Rivoli in Paris. He was however also considered an important Animalier, even succeeding Antoine-Louis Barye as Professor of Drawing at the Museum of Natural History. During his lifetime he was made a 'Grand Officier' of the French Legion d'Honneur, as well as an Associate of the Royal Academy, London.
An Italian patinated bronze model of Hercules, probably 17th century, the subject portrayed heroically nude, standing with his club raised and his left arm extended, mounted to a veined cream and pink marble socle, 16cm high overallThe unusual pose of this model recalls the Etruscan bronze statuettes of Hercules, in which he is often represented with his club raised above one shoulder, while the other arm is extended. A Venetian bronze model of Hercules in a similar pose dated to the 16th century is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, 64.101.1545.
Attributed to Cristophe Fratin (French, 1801-1864), a patinated bronze figural desk stand of a 'monkey peddler', second half 19th century, modelled with a larger seated monkey with a large wicker basket, and a smaller monkey seated on a lidded box, on naturalistically modelled base, 23cm high, 17cm wide Provenance: British Private Collection Please note: since the catalogue was published, an indistinct stamp for Fratin has been discovered on this bronze. Please see the revised cataloguing, where the bronze is attributed to FratinCondition Report: Minor marks, knocks, scuffs and scratches overall consistent with age.The patina is a glossy mid-brown, with some golden tones towards the extremities where it has worn slightly.Would benefit from a dusting. Slight bowing to the monkey's staff.No areas of structural damage have been detected.Condition Report Disclaimer
A fine Austrian cold painted bronze model of a rabbit attributed to Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936), late 19th century, of large proportions, naturalistically painted with fawn coat, the underside indistinctly stamped DEPOSE GESCHUTZT and model number 1215, 13.5cm high, 16cm longProvenance: probably the example sold previously in these rooms, 29 August 2014, lot 885 (£2,400)The present bronze showcases the fine painted finish, naturalistic modelling and alertness usually associated with the Austrian sculptor Franz Bergman. It relates closely to versions of this model by Bergman which have recently appeared on the market, such as the one with Bergman's monogram sold at Woolley & Wallis, 8 July 2014, lot 393 (£4,200), which is also stamped with similar inscriptions to the underside.
A George III turned oak commemorative punch bowl made from timbers of H.M.S Royal George, formed early 19th century, applied with a silver shield shaped plaque inscribed H.M.S. ROYAL GEORGE. (108 Guns) Capsised 29th Augst. 1782. This Punch Bowl was turned from a beam of Admiral Kempenfelts cabin, by JAMES GERRARD. 1802, 16cm highHMS Royal George was commissioned at the start of the Seven Years War (1756-1763). After serving with distinction, Rear Admiral Richard Kempenfelt was due to relieve Admiral Howe in Gibraltar, 1782. The 100-gun, first rate ship of the line anchored at Spithead to carry out essential work on the cistern pipe. Once heeled onto one side, the vessel took on water through the gun ports and capsized and quickly sank in the Solent.This naval disaster holds significant importance in British naval history. Having been denied shore-leave, several of the crew's visiting families and dignitaries were among the casualties which exceeded 900 in total. A controversial court martial acquitted the crew and officers of any wrongdoing and tainted the reputation of Navy board. The masts of the wreck remained visible from the shoreline as late as 1794, serving as a macabre reminder of the tragedy. Prompted by local sailors, a series of pioneering dives by Charles and John Deane recovered much of the Royal George's timber and cannons, including a bronze cannon which later formed part of Nelson's column. The masts and beams were reimagined into household items and souvenirs. The wreckage was destroyed in 1840 by the Royal Engineers in a controlled explosion. Condition Report: Split in base and foot chip (thumb nail size), some signs of filler. Other wear etc. consistent with age and use. Condition Report Disclaimer
A French patinated bronze model of a hunting dog, late 19th century, in the style of work by Alfred Dubucand and Pierre-Jules Mene, the hound portrayed prowling and on a naturalistically modelled rockwork base, mounted to a moulded circular socle, 13cm high, 24cm wide Provenance: British Private Collection Please note: IS A DIFFERENT BRONZE than the one illustrated in the catalogue
Alfred Barye (French, 1839-1882), 'Le Coq', a patinated bronze model of a cockerel, late 19th century, portrayed standing on a domed naturalistically modelled base and on further octagonal socle, inscribed A. BARYE. FILS. to the maquette, 23cm high overallProvenance: British Private CollectionAcquired by the present owner at Sotheby's London, Nineteenth Century Decorative Works of Art and Furniture, 23 June 1983, lot 161
A fine French patinated bronze model of Adonis resting after the hunt, after the model by Nicolas Coustou (1658-1733), late 18th or early 19th century, the male subject portrayed seated on a tree trunk, flanked by a hound, on a naturalistically modelled base, 35cm high, 26cm wideNicolas Coustou was a sculptor who worked in the tradition of the Academic 'grand manner'. Along with his brother, Guillaume Coustou, he often enjoyed the patronage of King Louis XV and Louis XVI at Versailles, Marly and elsewhere. The present model is a reduction of the marble group Coustou created for one such Royal commission, specifically the gardens of the Chateau of Marly. The marble, which dates from 1710, is now in the collection of the Musée du Louvre, Paris. Coustou produced numerous other groups for the Park, including two models of Meleager slaying animals, and personifications of the Seine and Marne rivers. See Christie's 8 December 2011, lot 251, for another cast of this model dated to the first half of the 18th century (£6,250).
Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894), a rare patinated bronze model of a Hoopoe, second half 19th century, portrayed with head turned to rear and seated on a tree branch, on a naturalistically modelled and moulded circular socle, inscribed Dubucand to the maquette, 30cm high, the base 11cm diameterProvenance: British Private CollectionCondition Report: The bronze has a rich dark brown patination, with lighter areas to the wings.Minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.Casting seam to underside of belly above legs, where joined to base.Small raised area inside the socle (underside of the bronze), probably a casting inconsistency. Condition Report Disclaimer
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