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Lot 100
After Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1435). A set of nine gilt bronze relief plaques, representing a section of The Gates of Paradise, at the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Florence, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892), including a central panel depicting 'The Story of Joseph', signed F. BARBEDIENNE, the central panel 17in. square
Lot 539
Captain Walter Kerr. A collection of medals including Royal Canadian Humane Association 1909 comprising WW1 trio to Capt. W.R.Kerr with medal of French Gratitude on the bar, bronze Royal Canadian Humane Association to Howard Kerr (his son) for the rescue of Effie Dunlop at Caribou Lake in 1909, two unamed Army Rifle Association medallions, Italy Order of the Crown, Royal Guelphic Order and a BWM to Pte Ratcher ASC.
Lot 75
A large Goldscheider terracotta figural 'Gaucho' lamp, signed Cherc, early 20th century, with cold painted 'bronze' finish, modelled as a gaucho kindling a lit cigarette, on a pedestal base modelled with a horses head, various impressed and moulded marks to the back including model no. 2737/184, height 26.25in. (cigarette lacking)
Lot 963
Diego Giacometti (1902-1985)bronze,Console, La Promenade des Amis, a unique version commissioned by Comtesse Simone Sanjust di Teulada,stamped on the frame Diego and DG,W. 40in. H. 35in. D.13.25in.Diego Giacometti, sculptor and designer, was born in the Swiss village of Borgonovo. He used bronze to sculpt and worked both in collaboration with and as assistant to his older brother Alberto. After Alberto's death in 1966 Diego concentrated on his own works and created his most significant designs including the console, La Promenade des Amis. The back stretcher of the table features three 'lollipop' trees, a horse and three dogs, one of which is 'watering' a tree trunk. In an interview with Patricia de Beauvais, the artist explained the origin of the Promenade des Amis: 'C'était pour une cliente qui faisait des ventes pour la protection des animaux. Alors j'ai pensé à ça, La Promendae des amis: un cheval avec trois petits chiens dont un, en train d'arroser l'arbre et un autre qui le flaire. Il y a eu une cliente qui me l'a fait enlever. Ça la génait mais les chiens, ils sont tous les mêmes, je lui ai répondu'. This particular table is a unique model combining the framework of the console 'Hommage a Boecklin' with the a tree and animals from 'La Promenade des Amis'. This table was commissioned directly from the artist by Comtesse Simone Sanjust di Teulada, a grande dame of French society. The Comtesse owned a significant stud in Normandy as well as a villa on the Cote d'Azur. Every summer the Comtesse would organize a fundraising ball for animal charities and every year she would commission an artwork as the raffle prize, always from one the the greats; Picasso, Dali, Giacometti. The Giacometti family recall the circumstances of the commission. The Comtesse wanted the combination of a smaller framework with the decorative elements from Promenade des Amis. She was not happy wioth the finished piece, in her words 'it was not pretty'. The placement of the figures had to be reworked and the ferronier was summoned. The ferronier usually worked in his studio, on this occasion he had to work in a courtyard, in the rain to satisfy the demands of the Comtesse. The ball took place and the table was won by a friend of the Comtesse, an English Lady. She brought the table back to England and it then descended to the current owners, standing quietly in a Sussex farmhouse for over thirty years before its rediscovery by Gorringe's last year.Denis Vincenot, the internationally acknowledged expert on Giacometti has confirmed the authenticity of this piece. The Giacometti family have confirmed the circumstances of the commission and the ferronier who reworked the figures is still alive and recalls working on it, in the courtyard, in the rain.There are no records of how many examples were made of La Promenade des Amis, several have been offered for sale at auction over the past twenty years and prices fluctuate. This is partially due to the various forgeries of Diego's work that appeared after his death in 1985. Provenance is everything. This sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully authenticated and unique work by Diego Giacometti.Literature: Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, illustration of another cast p.127.Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, illustrations of another cast pp.93 & 177.Francoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de L'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, vol.I, illustration of another cast p.15.
Lot 964
Various collectables including; a bronze group of Cupid riding a lion, as a paperweight, an electroplated hip-flask, a folding photograph frame, two paper-clips, a polished steel and velvet chatelaine, a nurse's buckle stamped '925 Silver' and a gilt metal 'scallop' patent needle-case by Hayes, Crossley & Co., Alcester and London (box)
Lot 1282
A 19th Century French gilt bronze mantel clock, the enamelled arabic dial signed 'Buzol Á Paris', with two train French movement, signed 'Marti Et Cie', the ornate case by Henri Vian, with ribbon and leaf design below a plinth with carrying handle, leaf design to the rest of case, signed bottom left 'H. Vian', bun pattern feet (handle detached), 11in. high. See illustration
Lot 1294
A late 19th Century gilt bronze three-piece garniture, the clock with Sevres style porcelain mounts and arabic dial, with two train 'Japy' Fils movement, ornate foliate design case; and two similar side urns decorated artichoke finial and putto, height of clock 13in., with key and pendulum.
Lot 1017
Two early 20th Century Austrian cold painted bronze groups, one of three black children forming a ring; another of two black toddlers with their mother, each 1 1/2in. (4cms) high. PROVENANCE BY REPUTE These cold painted bronzes, along with Lot 1018, were given to the client by their grandmother who owned John Henry's Antiques, Edinburgh, who were often frequented by Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who showed an interest in them and were informed that they were not for sale. See illustration
Lot 423
Lot of World War two badges and buttons to include: three whistles, one Indian Army marked, nine ARP buttons, thirty one officers rank pips, four officers Major's rank crowns, fourteen Canadian Army buttons, one Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd Special War Service badge, two East Lancashire Officers bronze cap badges, five East Lancashire Officers collar dogs
Lot 631
WW2 British uniform grouping to Capt J.A.L. Gorringe comprising of: Battledress Blouse, 1940 pattern, size 14, which has been tailored to an open collar. RA red backed rank pips, RA coloured strips to both sleeves, ribbon bar with 39-45 Star, 1st Army Africa star, Italy Star, Defence medal and MID oakleaf. Complete with BD trousers which have had map and dressing pockets removed, WD N marked. Officers Service dress cap with officers bronze RA cap badge (no chinstrap) 1937 pattern belt, pair of identity disks, and Sam Brown belt (missing crossstrap).
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