We found 349674 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 349674 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
349674 item(s)/page
Lot 77
A VICTORIAN EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BLACK SLATE MANTEL CLOCK of architectural form, the case with central bronze winged sphinx above a circular dial with Roman numerals within a cast and beaded glazed bezel framed by a bronze frame of Horus, birds and oval tablet, the tapered stepped sides inlaid with red marble panels flanked by a pair of spear carrying male and female figures, the stepped breakfront base with conforming inlaid panels centred on a winged pharaoh mask, outset geometric cast bronze feet, eight day movement, No 8237/69 striking on a gong, 57cm high x 60cm wide. See illustration
Lot 97
A PAIR OF CAPO DI MONTE PORCELAIN RELIEF PANELS c.1880, depicting a group of maidens adorning a bust of Pan with a garland and of Pan himself at a brazier, of irregular octagonal outline, in baroque style, metal and ebonised frames inset with oval semi-precious plaques and mounted with gilt bronze cherub face masks within scrollwork, underglaze blue crowned N verso, 31.5cm wide x 44cm high. See illustration
![* Justin Knowles [1935-2004]-Cube Within Cube, C IN C/B01, ,:-initialled and numbered 4/7 on the basecast bronze in an editio](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/36c691ce-a025-4b14-93ec-ac1500a98323/468x382.jpg)
![* Justin Knowles [1935-2004]-AC6/B01,:-initialled and numbered 3/7 on the basecast bronze in an edition of seven, 23cm.](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/46780bea-29d8-43a3-ae06-ac1500a983ec/468x382.jpg)
![* Justin Knowles [1935-2004]-AC8/B01,:-initialled and numbered 4/7 on the basecast bronze in an edition of seven, 19cm.](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/4b1ba828-6cd7-4b0f-9478-ac1500a98497/468x382.jpg)
![* Justin Knowles [1935-2004]-Artform Concept, AC4/B01,:-initialled and numbered 4/7 on the basecast bronze in an edition of s](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/39e86f5f-ec4d-44c2-9c12-ac1500a98550/468x382.jpg)
![* Justin Knowles [1935-2004]-AC2/B01,:-initialled and numbered 3/7 on the basecast bronze in an edition of seven, 19cm.](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/e44cb9e7-97a9-4e77-867f-ac1500a98603/468x382.jpg)
![* Justin Knowles [1935-2004]-AC12/B01,:-initialled and numbered 3/7 on the basecast bronze in an edition of seven, 19cm.](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/47a93f7e-9f0e-4ab4-b144-ac1500a98697/468x382.jpg)
![* Justin Knowles [1935-2004]-'SC11/B01',:-initialled and numbered 4/7 on the basecast bronze in an edition of seven, 6cm. hi](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/30d2660c-680a-497b-91b0-ac1500a98739/468x382.jpg)
![* Angelo Bordonari [b.1951]Never The Same Day Twice - bronze mask, signed on the backboardin gilded wood case, 30 x 30cm over](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/2bf963c4-d150-431b-aa56-ac1500aa2ea7/468x382.jpg)
![* Emma Rodgers [b.1974],A bronze 'beach dancer' from her series in 2006: unsigned, on a triangular base, 54cm high.* Provenan](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/11db6688-9c2c-4306-9871-ac1500aa310d/468x382.jpg)
![* Emma Rodgers [b.1974],A bronze 'beach dancer' from her series in 2006: unsigned, on a triangular base, 27cm high.* Provena](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/fec77b5b-3153-45c7-99c8-ac1400d11bee/468x382.jpg)
![* Emma Rodgers [b.1974],A bronze 'beach dancer' from her series in 2006: unsigned, on a triangular base, 26cm high.* Provenan](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/7060962d-a6c6-48c8-96f4-ac1500aa329b/468x382.jpg)
![*Val Barry [1937-2018] three porcelain 'chimney' vases and three stoneware boxes and covers: the former of thrown and squash](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/c12ed9f8-34d8-4560-a0ec-ac1500a98dc5/468x382.jpg)
Lot 38
*Val Barry [1937-2018] three porcelain 'chimney' vases and three stoneware boxes and covers: the former of thrown and squashed tapering form under vertically banded white and grey dolomite glazes, banded bronze and satin banded decoration respectively impressed personal seals, 23 - 28cm high, the boxes of circular form decorated with wax resist bands, impressed personal seals, 8.5 - 9cm diameter.
![*Val Barry [1937-2018] two stoneware vessels: of narrow slab built profile with angular rims, one under banded bronze glazes](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/e18c8ef5-a5ec-4e7d-88fe-ac1400c43657/d1edd17e-8264-4c0c-abc9-ac1500a98f52/468x382.jpg)
Lot 13
Sunny a German teddy bear 1920s, probably Cramer with bright golden mohair, clear and black glass eyes with remains of brown painted backs, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump, inoperative growler and leather collar with three large bronze bells ”23in. (58.5cm.) high (a few small bald spots, general wear and thinning, faded forehead and slight damage to pads)
Lot 118
A pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze cassolettes, last quarter 18th century, the waisted and guilloche cast covers with berried finials and each enclosing a candle socket, rising from ovoid urn bodies cast with bows and bellflower swags, above fluted plinths cast with bands of rope and oak leaves, and on further stepped square bases, raised on bun feet, 23cm high as an urn, circa 20cm high as a candlestickA pair of cassolettes of near-identical design, only with acorn finials, was sold at Christie's New York, the Elizabeth Stafford collection, 1 November 2018, lot 1182 ($1,125).Condition Report: The cassolettes bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.The gilding looks like it may at one point have been refreshed. Two of the bows have repaired fractures by the central knot, the others have one or two small firing cracks. Similar small cracks to one of the bowls, and one of the drip pans. Possible lacking section to the top of one of the bellflower swags.There is some pitting and scratching to the bowls.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 123
A fine French gilt bronze and cut glass hung twenty four light chandelier in Louis XV style, later 19th century, the scrolled arms and cage body cast with swirling rocaille and foliage overall, hung with faceted drops and star pendants overall, approximately 114cm high, 114cm diameterProvenance: Property from a Private CollectionPlease note: This lot will not be on view at Donnington Priory but can be viewed, by prior appointment, at our off-site storage premises which are approximately 10 minutes drive from the saleroom. Condition Report: The chandelier bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.The gilding has a coppery tinge to it, and may have been refreshed. There is some rubbing and irregularity to the surface too, and it would benefit from a gentle clean.There is a thin firing crack to the base of one of the arms, and the scrolls suspending pendants issuing from the stem are a bit bent. There is some radial movement between some of the arms and the body, though all appear securely attached.Inside the body, the wires are held in place underneath a later wooden circular plaque. The chandelier has been later wired externally, please have this tested by a certified electrician prior to use. A handful of pendants have chips and cracks, others may be missing or replaced. The chandelier is crated and has not been inspected fully unwrapped or removed from its crateCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 126
A pair of patinated bronze ewers in the manner of Nicholas Delaunay, after designs by Enea Vico, mid-19th century, each with a handle modelled as a standing panther, the waisted and strigilated necks cast with Vitruvian scrolls, descending to baluster bodies cast with hunting putti in relief, on square bases, each 36 cm high overallThe present models take their inspiration from silver-gilt examples made by silversmith Nicholas Delaunay in 1696-97 for Cardinal Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval. Delaunay's design, in turn, was strongly influenced by engravings by Enea Vico. A study of a similar ewer was included in Vico's 'Antique Vases' series published in Italy circa 1543 (plate 6). See for example British Museum, 1849,0210.323. For a similar pair, see Sotheby's London, 26 October 2016, Collections, lot 1146 (£1,875).
Lot 127
Style of August Kiss (German, 1802-1865), a pair of French patinated bronze models of Amazonian warriors on horseback, mid-19th century, each portrayed wearing a Phrygian cap and holding a spear, seated on charging horses, above naturalistically modelled foliate and rockwork bases, mounted to rectangular rouge griotte plinths, the taller model 31cm high, each 28.5cm long
Lot 176
A pair of Empire patinated and parcel gilt bronze and rouge griotte mounted campana urns, early 19th century and later fitted as table lamps, in the manner of work by Claude Galle, each everted body with twin satyr mask handles, flowerhead mounts and inset bands of fruiting vine, above engine turned waisted circular socles and a square section plinth cast with further flowerheads, and gryphons supporting lyres, 51cm high, the bases 16cm squareCondition Report: The urns bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.They have been refitted, so the interiors have not been inspected.Each socle has a circa 1-2cm chip to one of the corners, as well as one or two smaller chips to the vertical edges.There is some dust and residue in the recesses particularly the rosettes.The gilding is worn and rubbed in places, particularly the square bases and the handles.Please have lighting tested by a certified electrician prior to use. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 192
A substantial Baltic cobalt and clear glass and gilt bronze mounted twelve light chandelier in Neoclassical taste, early 20th century, in the manner of designs by Johann Zeck, the outscrolled corona cast with anthemia, above a slender stem mounted with a central ovoid urn, descending to a circlet cast with sconces, and swan branches holding aloft a further tier of sconces, hung with two tiers of faceted pendants and further bead swags overall, 131cm high, 112cm wideProvenance: Property from a Private Collection Please note: This lot will not be on view at Donnington Priory but can be viewed, by prior appointment, at our off-site storage premises which are approximately 10 minutes drive from the saleroom. Condition Report: The chandelier bears the usual minor marks, knocks, scratches and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.Some anthemia on the corona are bent, and one is quite loose and would benefit from some tightening. Other mounts to the circlet also have some radial movement. The glass plate inside the corona is cracked. Other metal elements are also bent particularly the stems suspending the swags, the stars to the ball knop, and to a small extent the circlet itself. One of the swans has drilled holes to the neck. Glass drops may be missing or replaced but the current arrangement is pleasing and symmetrical.The chandelier is crated and has not been inspected fully on all sides, as it is not entirely accessible. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 196
A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze twin light lustre candelabra, circa 1820, in the manner of G. A. Glick, the central knopped stems issuing scrolled branches terminating in foliate cast nozzles, the triform bases cast with gryphons and winged paw feet, hung with faceted cut glass pendants, 28cm high, 30cm wide Condition Report: The candelabra bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.There is some casting inconsistency to the bases, where there is some slight pitting.A handful of the scrolls suspending pendants are bent, and a handful of pendants have small chips, others are scratched. There is radial movement between elements of stems including the peacock monopodia, which could benefit from being tightened.Overall these are in perfectly presentable condition.28cm high, 30cm wide, the base 12cm on each side. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 204
A French parcel gilt and patinated bronze mounted and rouge griotte mantel clock, third quarter 19th century, with two-train eight-day striking movement, the enamel dial with Roman numerals, inset in a waisted rectangular body mounted with a figural group after François Rude (French, 1784-1855), the Education of Achilles, the rectangular marmo nero Belgio base inset with a band of acanthus, 52cm high, 33cm wide
Lot 207
A pair of Restauration patinated and gilt bronze and rouge griotte marble mounted figural candelabra in the manner of André-Antoine Ravrio, circa 1820, each modelled as an amorino holding aloft two strigilated candle branches modelled as flaming torches, the circular plinths cast with beading, 41.5cm high overallCondition Report: The candelabra bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.The gilding is a little rubbed overall, particularly to the beaded rims and bases.Two of the flambeau arms have at one point been re-fastened to the hands.One of the candelabra has a break to the finger and a fine hairline crack to the ankle.The other has a circa 3cm horizontal repair to the circular socle, and both socles have one or two tiny chips.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 21
A patinated bronze model of the Farnese Hercules, second half 19th century, cast after Glycon's Roman marble and probably a Greek (Lyssippian?) original, portrayed as heroically nude and standing resting against the Nemean lionskin, draped on a tree stump, the Apples of the Hesperides held in his right hand behind him, 41cm highThe famed statue of Hercules, first reliably recorded in 1556 by Ulisse Aldrovandi was unearthed during excavations at Rome's Baths of Caracalla, and was quickly acquired by the Farnese, whose first courtyard at the Palazzo Farnese housed the massive piece until 1787.The Farnese Hercules is now held at the Museo Nazionale in Naples.
Lot 264
After Clodion (French, 1738-1814), a fine and large French patinated bronze mythological group, the Triumph of Bacchus, late 19th century, with two dancing maidens raising an infant Bacchus on their shoulders, one wielding a thyrsus, the other a tambourine, the circular naturalistically cast socle inscribed Clodion to the maquette, on a further canted square section base, 85cm high overallCondition Report: The bronze bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.The patina is a warm chocolate brown overall. The surface is relatively glossy and even, aside from a handful of areas particularly to the upper bodies and arms of the maidens and the infant's back where there are traces of darker and coarser surface coating, probably a lacquer. Aside from this and a small number of tiny casting inconsistencies including an aperture to the base of circa 0.2cm, commensurate with the manufacturing process, and some scratching to the bracket feet, the bronze is in perfectly presentable condition overall. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 266
Manner of Frederick William MacMonnies (American, 1863-1937), an Art Nouveau patinated bronze model of a dancing Bacchante, circa 1900, the maiden portrayed nude and holding aloft a staff and bunch of grapes, on a stepped rectangular plinth, 47.5cm highThe present lot is stylistically and thematically similar to MacMonnies' renowned Bacchante and Infant Faun of circa 1893-4, a cast of which is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The exuberant pose and style are typical of the French Beaux-Arts movement that became fashionable in the US and particularly New York towards the end of the 19th century.Condition Report: The bronze bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.The patina is a rich dark brown overall, though it is a little scratched in places, particularly to the rear left shoulder. There are possible traces of varnish or polish where the surface is a little more granular, including to the underside of the left arm, where there are also some shallow inconsistencies in the surface (likely due to casting).The object the Bacchante is raising in her right hand may be lacking a piece.There is a dent to the rear left corner of the base, and another, smaller to the front left corner. The underside looks as though it was at one point mounted to a secondary base.The bronze would benefit from a gentle clean to address the dust in the recesses.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 278
A verdigris bronze sundial signed for Deane, Dray & Deane, London, first half 19th century, the circular Roman numeral dial with large central gnomon and inscribed DEANE, DRAY & DEANE, FINSBURY IRON WORKS. Chiswell Street, LONDON to top, mounted to a 19th century stone baluster plinth, 140cm high overallCondition Report: Marks, scratches, abrasions commensurate with age and use.Some minor old losses, including some nibbling to the base.The surface is weathered overall, consistent with outdoor exposure. The sundial itself is associated to the plinth. The diameter of the sundial is larger than the top of the plinth. The gnomon's bolts to the underside may have been replaced.Please refer to all additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 39
A pair of French gilt bronze, patinated bronze and white marble mounted figural four light candelabra, by Emile Colin & Cie, Paris, late 19th century, in Louis XV taste, each modelled with a draped amorino holding aloft four scrolled candle branches terminating in flowerhead sconces, standing on circular plinths with writhen and imbricated laurel rims, above further square bases on foliate bracket feet, the plinths impressed E. COLIN & CIE PARIS, approximately 51cm highÉmile Colin ran his prolific workshop at 29, rue de Sévigné, Paris, from 1882 until his death in 1899. The foundry produced fine decorative works of art such as the present candelabra, but also cast bronzes for sculptors such as Rozet, Messagé, Germain and Marioton. After Colin's death in 1899, the firm obtained the Grand Prix at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900.Condition Report: Minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall commensurate with age and use, and the gilding is a little rubbed and slightly spotted mainly to the sconces.Two interior sconce liners are missing. One flowerhead has broken off, though it is sold with the lot.One or two branches are a little bent.Each of the marble bases has a small chip, and some further nibbling. The marble is also a little bit marked. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 79
A pair of French gilt and patinated bronze, and rouge griotte mounted figural three light candelabra, second half 19th century, each with three scrolled branches modelled as hunting horns, issuing from an upright lance hold aloft by standing and partially draped putti on integral bases cast with a stag's head and boar's head respectively, above circular socles and a further gadrooned and square section plinth, each 91cm highCf Christie's New York, 500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe, 19 - 20 October 2011, lot 110.Condition Report: Minor marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and useSome areas of wear to gilding. in some areas revealing colour of underlying metal.Evidence of dirt in areas overall and may benefit from a sympathetic clean by a qualified restorer.Candle arms and nozzle and drip pan sections with some minor signs of being slightly mishapen but largely to a very minor extent.Three of the removable candle nozzles are lacking. The cherub elements very well cast and with rich patina. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 87
An Italian patinated bronze portrait bust of Julius Caesar, after the Antique, later 19th century, possibly Chiurazzi, Naples, portrayed truncated and facing forwards, on an integral waisted circular socle, 55cm high, 25cm wideThis bust is likely derived from the Roman Chiaramonti Portrait bust (in the Vatican Museums), which is one of only two accepted portrait busts of Caesar. The bust represents a grave and idealised leader, and may have been created posthumously during the reign of Augustus in the 1st century BC, when Caesar was widely admired.
Lot 88
A French patinated bronze model of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, last quarter 19th century, in the manner of work by Leblanc Frères, mounted to a rectangular slate base, 22.5cm high, 20cm wide, 13.5cm deep overallCondition Report: The bronze bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.One of the miniature posts surrounding the arch is missing, and three others are lacking their tops. Elements of the chain are also missing.There is a circa 1-2cm chip to one of the corners of the base, and one or two further smaller chips.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 89
A set of three framed gilt bronze Bacchic relief roundels after Claude Michel, called Clodion, (French, 1738-1814), called Clodion, 19th century, each depicting a figural scene with nymphs and infant Satyrs, later framed, 31cm diameter, the frames 43cm squareThe models for the present lot are habitually attributed to Clodion. Two are illustrated in Pierre Verlet, Les Bronzes Dorés Français du XVIII siècle, Picard, 1987, p. 162 (fig. 197). Those are said to have decorated the base of a clock. The third, with the truncated image of the maiden, is also to a model attributed to Clodion. A terracotta version of this is in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, Accession number 1942.5.31. Condition Report: The roundels bear the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall commensurate with age. There are some small knocks and scratches to the gilding overall.The roundels are held in place with pins (probably drilled), and their tops are visible.The egg and dart borders were cast separately from the backs of the roundels, and in one or two cases there is some slight movement between the two, though they remain securely attached. The velvet is a little faded, and there are shallow chips to the edges of the frames.These have not been inspected unmounted. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 90
A Continental, probably Italian, patinated bronze model of Mercury after Giambologna, last quarter 19th century, on a stepped circular verde antico plinth, and presented on a further Italian green serpentine marble pedestal, the bronze 77cm high, overall height approximately 218cmCondition Report: The bronze bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.The bronze has a dark brown patina, which is relatively matte overall. There is also some slight mottling to the surface, particularly the chest.The Caduceus is a little loose and slightly bent.There is a repair to the raised big toe. The smaller socle on which the bronze is perched has a handful of small chips to the edges.The top of the plinth has a repaired chip, and there are further smaller nibbles and chips to the rim. There is an old restoration to the moulding below, and there is an area of loss to the circular moulding above the base.The lot includes one large columnar pedestal. The first plinth mentioned in the cataloguing is the smaller one on which the bronze perches directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 198
An original GWR bronze locomotive cab side plate for 6009 "King Charles II", 11 3/4" x 25 1/4" (Built March 1928. First and last shed allocation Old Oak Common. 'Alfloc' water treatment fitted 1954. Double chimney fitted May 1956. Withdrawn September 1962. Scrapped at Cashmore's Newport.)Condition: Marks on edge: engine... class... boiler... and CLA.
Loading...-
349674 item(s)/page