Middle Bronze Age, 1400-1150 B.C. Complete and one of the best examples in the hoard; triangular flanges rise from the butt to the stop bar; below the septum a hollow to both faces; narrow body expanding to a wide triangular blade with slight flare at the tips; a rare opportunity to acquire a British Bronze Age axe from a recorded treasure hoard. See Evans, J., The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, pp.76-84, and figs.56-68, for similar types. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference PAS KENT-495597 (this find). 480 grams, 18 cm (7 1/8 in.). Found near Manston, Kent, UK, 2016. Accompanied by copies of the British Museum's portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-495597 and disclaimed as Treasure with reference no.2016 T618. [No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]
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2nd-1st millennium B.C. Comprising four pieces of copper 'bun' ingot, two showing characteristic edge cross-section. 556 grams total, 28-58 mm (1 1/8 - 2 1/4 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s. These bun ingots were cast in shallow saucer depressions cut into rock where the copper ore was mined and smelted; they were then carried and traded across Europe before being broken up, melted down and having tin added to form bronze alloy; fragments such as these are frequently found as part of smith's hoards of, usually, worn out tools, weapons and raw material from the Late Bronze Age. [4, No Reserve]
11th-9th century B.C. With ogival sides, a raised mid-rib and lozenge-shaped shoulders, remains of the tang with a hole for the insertion of the fastening rivet. Cf. British Museum accession no.1890,1113.6, for one of the swords from Charenton Hoard, France; see also Gagnière, S.,Germand, L., Granier, I., Les Armes et les outils protostoriques en bronze du Musée Calvet D'Avignon, Avignon, 1963, no.37, for a similar blade. 223 grams, 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.). Acquired in the late 19th century. Ex private collection, Liverpool, UK. Helios Gallery Antiquities, Wiltshire, UK. Private collection, Preston, UK. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Helios Gallery no.H3163r. The top of the sword is missing, and the shape of the blade resembles that of swords of the late European Bronze Age, but the particular shape of the central groove of the blade, which forms a three-quarter median rib before tapering towards the point, could lead one to believe that the sword was of the antennal type with median rib, like the sword from Central Italy preserved in the Calvet Museum, Avignon. [No Reserve]
Late Bronze Age, 1200-800 B.C. The outer faces decorated with three parallel lines, single side loop and convex cutting edge; socket chipped at one side. See Pendleton, Colin F., Bronze Age Metalwork in Northern East Anglia, BAR British Series 279, 1999, fig.9, nos.H7.15 and H7.19, for very similar examples. 160 grams, 79 mm (3 1/8 in.). Found in Norfolk before 1990. Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. [No Reserve]
10th-6th century B.C. Comprising: a sheet bronze diadem with tapered arms, displaying multiple rows of punched chevrons imitating palm (or other) leaves; two penannular sheet-bronze bracelets, each displaying repoussé pellets and pierced terminals. 67 grams total, 4.1-19 cm (1 5/8 - 7 1/2 in.). Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. [No Reserve]
Late 2nd-early 1st millennium B.C. Leaf-shaped, with bevelled edges and lozenge-sectioned mid-rib, socket pierced twice. Cf. Leshtakov, L., ‘Late Bronze and Early Iron Age Bronze Spear- and Javelinheads in Bulgaria in the Context of Southeastern Europe’ in Archaeologia Bulgarica, XV, 2, (2011), 25-52, fig.2, no.4. 211 grams, 37.4 cm (14 3/4 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. The shape of the blade resembles a willow leaf with its widest part situated in the middle of its length. The origin of this shape is still not very clear. It was probably invented somewhere in Anatolia or the Near East. In the Aegean it appears for the first time in LH II A, before spreading around Western Europe.
2nd millennium B.C.-18th century A.D. Comprising: rectangular bronze plaque with fluted surface; pair of bronze curved horns; round-section C-shaped child's bracelet; baroque furniture mount with scrolled palmette detailing; small bronze chisel with scooped end. See Pendleton, C.F., Bronze Age Metalwork in Northern East Anglia. A Study of its Distribution and Interpretation, B.A.R. British Series 279, Oxford, 1999, for discussion. 244 grams total, 45-70 mm (1 3/4 - 2 3/4 in.). Found Berkshire, UK, by M. Ruczynski; the mount found Boxford in 2016. Accompanied by a copy of a report for the Bronze Age Chisel by the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) with report no.BERK-DEF089. [6, No Reserve]
Circa 1st millennium B.C. With leaf-shaped oval blade, thick short midrib, short shaft with fastening holes and circumferential ring for the opening. Cf. Leshtakov, L., ‘Late Bronze and Early Iron Age Bronze Spear- and Javelinheads in Bulgaria in the Context of Southeastern Europe’ in Archaeologia Bulgarica, XV, 2, (2011), 25-52, fig.4 and fig.8, letter D. 242 grams, 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This type of lanceolate spearhead is very common across the Balkans and the Carpathian basin. It originates from Hungary or possibly the Czech Republic.
2nd-1st millennium B.C. Comprising three pieces of copper 'bun' ingot, one showing the characteristic edge cross-section. 508 grams total, 54-69 mm (2 1/8 - 2 3/4 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s. These bun ingots were cast in shallow saucer depressions cut into rock where the copper ore was mined and smelted; they were then carried and traded across Europe before being broken up, melted down and having tin added to form bronze alloy; fragments such as these are frequently found as part of smith's hoards of, usually, worn out tools, weapons and raw material from the Late Bronze Age. [3, No Reserve]
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Couchant with feet forwards and modelled with two extended T-shaped toggle lugs, curled tail, stylised detailing to the coat and facial features, mouth open, attachment socket to back. Cf. Foster, J., Bronze Boar Figurines In Iron Age And Roman Britain, British Archaeological Report 39, 1977, pl.X, for similar. 27.7 grams, 43 mm (1 3/4 in.). ‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
10th-11th century A.D. With tubular bronze handle and low-relief interlaced geometric designs. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XII, item 11. 58 grams, 10.3 cm (4 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. Ornamented bronze knife handles became an integral part of medieval culture also in Finno-Ugric lands. The blades of the knives were in iron, with bronze handles, and had an oval cross-section slightly expanding upwards. In a certain number of female burials, knives were found in sheaths with a bronze lamellar lining, decorated with complex floral ornamentation. [No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]
4th-7th century A.D. Cup-shaped in sheet gold with applied filigree detailing and granule clusters. See Meaney, A., Anglo-Saxon Amulets and Curing Stones, Oxford, BAR British Series 96, 1981, p.166-168, for discussion of the type. 1.19 grams, 13 mm (1/2 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. Pendants in the form of miniature buckets have been found in a number of pagan Anglo-Saxon and Viking contexts and are generally made of bronze or iron, with gold examples being rare; three gold examples were found with the hoard from Hoen, Norway. Bronze bucket amulets have been found at Driffield in Yorkshire, and Vimose bog in Denmark, among other places. In form they represent wooden buckets bound with bronze or iron bands which have been found in Anglo-Saxon and Viking graves and are believed to have held mead or ale and were used to replenish the cups from which warriors drank. As amulets they probably represent the ecstatic power of alcoholic drink and the role of women as the dispensers of these precious beverages. [No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]
6th-11th century A.D. Comprising: two lead spindle whorls, one biconvex and the other plano-convex; a bronze buckle plate with niello detailing; a fragment of a mount with low-relief knotwork ornament; a bronze strap end with inlaid silver ornament, stylised beast-head finial. 66.2 grams total, 20-46 mm (3/4 - 1 3/4 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. The strap end from Lincolnshire, 1970s. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. [5, No Reserve]
9th-10th century A.D. With raised ledge to the inner face, panels with interlocking teeth and vertical bars to the outer face. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.109(9). 56.4 grams, 70 mm (2 3/4 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. A similar bracelet in bronze, with deep wavy furrows and stamped rows of circles, was found in grave 1081 of the Birka Necropolis. It was a female grave, and the diameter/length of the bracelet (73mm) corresponds to the 70mm of our specimen. These bracelets, as visible in the grave, were usually worn as a pair on both arms. [No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]
9th-11th century A.D. With central dome and upturned ends, ribbed and textured detailing to the obverse, catch and pin-lugs to the reverse. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.78; for reconstruction of how they were used see Various, The Viking, Gothenburg, 1984, pp.201, figs.2-4. 109 grams total, 78-84 mm (3 - 3 3/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. Equal-armed bronze brooches of this category were found in various graves of Birka’s cemeteries (graves 444, 603, 535, 551, 577 and 483). They were all female graves and these clasps were used to fasten the cloaks in the upper part of the dress. [2, No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]
10th century A.D. Formed as a slightly domed upper face decorated with Jellinge Style zoomorphic ornament in low relief, pierced to accept a slender bronze pin. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.IX, 9, for type. 8.6 grams, 34 mm (1 3/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. [No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]
13th-15th century A.D. Comprising a circular stone with an incised cross to one side and a series of 13 heraldic hearts to the other; a bronze cross pendant with annulet-in-circle motifs to one side. Cf. similar badges in PAS nos.NARC-DA5944, and YORYM-0670C5. 47 grams total, 30-36 mm (1 1/8 - 1 3/8 in.). From an old Worcestershire, UK collection. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. The copper-alloy pendant appears to be cross-shaped with the top arm forming the suspension loop. It is therefore possible to consider the pendant to be T-shaped, in the form of the Greek letter Tau. These Tau crosses often acted as miniature reliquaries which are thought to have contained a herbal compound that was used to treat the symptoms of St Anthony's fire. [2]
12th-16th century A.D. Comprising an annular brooch with pin, a buckle plate with reserved floral motif, a gilt stud, two parts of a small bronze enkolpion with niello inlay. 32 grams total, 20-48 mm (3/4 - 1 7/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. The cross from a 1970s private collection. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. [5, No Reserve]
14th-15th century A.D. With stylised detailing, mouth closed around a round-section spout, curved round-section neck with section cut away for attachment. See Lewis, J.M., Bronze Aquamaniles and Ewers, Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 7, 1991, for a similar example excavated from Cardiff Castle moats. 66 grams, 71 mm (2 3/4 in.). Found Somerset, UK. A priest's laver was a large ceremonial basin used for ritual ablutions. [No Reserve]
16th century A.D. With broad hoop. integral acanthus-leaf motifs to the shoulders, disc bezel with rose. Cf. similar design on a bronze stud acquired by the British Museum, London, under accession number 1991,1009.1. 7.42 grams, 24.28 mm overall, 20.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1 in.). Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Late New Kingdom-Ptolemaic Period, 1250-30 B.C. Cuboid with a rectangular channel to one side and two oval mounting sockets. Cf. Tiribilli, E., The bronze figurines of the Petrie Museum from 2000 BC to AD 400, London, 2018, p.249, for a bronze statuette with its original wooden throne and base. 179 grams, 13.5 cm (5 3/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market, 1982-1989. The channel bears traces of oxidisation indicating that it belonged with a copper-alloy statuette. [No Reserve]
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D. Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, head raised. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Glass Stamps and Weights. Ancient Weights and Measures. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, 1974, pl.IX, for similar examples. 10.1 grams, 23 mm (1 in.). ‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. This may be a weight, since small bronze statuettes of various animals including frogs were used as counterbalances on scales.
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D. Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, with head raised. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Glass Stamps and Weights. Ancient Weights and Measures. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, 1974, pl.IX, for similar examples. 35 grams, 28 mm (1 in.). ‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. This may be a weight, since small bronze statuettes of various animals including frogs were used as counterbalances on scales.
8th-7th century B.C. With a simple curved arch decorated with engraved banding; integral pin and large catchplate. Cf. Richardson, A., In search of the Samnites: Adornment and Identity in Archaic Central Italy, 750-350 B.C., figs.5.13, p.54, for similar simple arch fibula. 32 grams, 88 mm (3 1/2 in.). From the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960. Chronological and geographical variations of the Italic fibulae are dependent on the decoration of the arch. The use of bronze and iron (and even silver and electrum in the south) is less of a factor within the individual type series than it is for the overall trend of styles. The rare use of iron in the seventh century and increasingly frequent use throughout the sixth century never rivalled the popularity of bronze, which remained more practical and convenient for working with familiar techniques. [No Reserve]
1st-4th century A.D. Comprising two lead spindlewhorls, a bronze stylus with hooked eraser; a bronze terret ring. 93 grams total, 25-57 mm (1 - 2 1/4 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. The terret from a 1970s private collection, found Norfolk. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. [4, No Reserve]
4th-5th century A.D. With wide flat bottom decorated inside with incised concentric circles, the internal concave surface retaining some of the silver coating; the central umbilicus still visible. Cf. Tassinari, S., La Vaisselle de Bronze, Romaine et Provinciale, au Musée des Antiquités Nationales, XXIXe supplément de Gallia, Paris, 1975, item 88, for a type with same dimensions (22cm diameter). 860 grams, 22.8 cm wide (9 in.). From the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960. This vessel (lanx) was part of Roman and provincial bronze instrumentum domesticum, i.e. culinary or domestic utility ware. Such cooking vessels are rare in such condition: some are found in central and northern Gaul, Italy, in Pannonia, Germany and in Britain. Specimens of precious metal, richly decorated and chiselled, sometimes adorned with reliefs, are mentioned by ancient authors such as Cicero (Ad Att., VI,1,13) and Ovid (Pont.III,5,20). [No Reserve]
1st-2nd century A.D. Modelled with naturalistic detailing, open mouth with large fangs, wide-eyes with pointed ears; angled recess to reverse for attachment. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 22.139.6, for a pantheress in bronze of similar style. 5.3 grams, 16 mm (5/8 in.). ‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
1st century A.D. Sheet bronze with repoussé design of a youthful maiden standing with her right hand raised to her hair, let hand relaxed caressing a draped textile banner; wearing a palla gathered at the waist and bloused, with a strap to the right shoulder. Cf. undecorated type in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1982,0103.222. 21.8 grans, 11.2 cm (4 3/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
Circa 2nd century A.D. Complete with pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse; bird standing right with wings folded against the body, remains of silvered detailing to the feathers and head. See PAS WAW-FFAE08, WILT-98EBB0, WILT-695751, for Roman duck brooches. 2.9 grams, 25 mm (1 in.). Found The Rodings, Essex, UK. Excavating an archaeological site at Salthouse in October 1980, Alex Vines found a bronze bird thought to be part of a Roman duck brooch. The shape was slightly different from our specimen, but it confirmed that brooches shaped as ducks were used by civilians in 2nd-3rd century Roman Britannia. The zoomorphic brooches were typical in Britain as many of the birds shown were either representative of native birds or of ducks. [No Reserve]
Circa 6th-8th century A.D. Sub-circular in form, displaying an inscription in raised Greek lettering to the upper and side faces; pierced for attachment; the main inscription on the border should be read '? ??? ?????? ???? T?? ??????? ??????? ??? ????????' = M(ichail) Dem(etrios) Exizoglos to the consularis Ioulios Quadratos. Cf. a small bronze tripod stand in the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, inv. 8404. 257 grams, 15 cm wide (6 in.). Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection. The vessel was probably part of a gift given by a certain Michail Demetrios to an officer of (????????) i.e. Consularis Rank. The shape recalls that of small tripods stands.
7th-19th century A.D. Comprising: a cross buckle with pin; the upper plate of a small enkolpion with a praying Virgin or Saint; two orthodox pectoral crosses, both with inscription 'IC' (Iesus) 'XC' (Christos ) 'NIKA' (Christ is victorious); the smallest cross with invocation-prayer engraved on the back. Cf. Schulze-Dörrlamm, M., Byzantinische Gürtelschnallen und Gürtelbeschläge im Römisch-Germanischen Zentralmuseum. Teil 2. Die Schnallen mit Scharnierbeschläg und Schnallen mit angegossenem Riemendurchzug des 7. bis 10. Jahrhunderts, Mainz, 2009, pp.9ff, fig.227. 51.8 grams total, 36-73 mm (1 3/8 - 2 7/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. The fragment of the simpler Maltese cross mount corresponds to the type E2 of Schulze-Dörrlamm, here with straight arms with rounded corners. It resembles the cross-shaped hinge fittings of the belt buckles from Herrera de Pisuerga and tomb 9 from El Tesorillo from Visigoth Spain, two bronze fittings from Lusitania and the buckle with busts of saints and the Greek inscription 'Light and Life' from Korbous in Tunisia. These kind of buckles were also found in male warrior graves. [4, No Reserve]
15th century A.D. or earlier. Restrung; composed of annular and biconvex carnelian beads, together with a bronze Christian cross with the Five Wounds of Christ represented as ring-and-dot ornament. 4.28 grams, 18 cm long (7 1/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. [No Reserve]
Circa 7th-5th century B.C. The bow decorated with circumferential grooves, one arm ending with the partially preserved wire coil; the catchplate in the form of a hand engraved with an X; accompanied by a display frame with information ticket. Cf. Curtis, J., An examination of late Assyrian Metalwork with special reference to Nimrud, Oxford-Oakville, 2013, pl.LXXXVIII. 186 grams total, 10 x 10.3 cm including frame (4 x 4 in.). Ex Robin Symes Gallery, London, UK, 1990s. From a Leicestershire, UK, collection. Fibulae with triangular bows (type 3 of Curtis classification) were the most common in Assyria. At least 66 bronze examples have been found at Nimrud, 32 in the graves and tombs at Ashur, 14 at Kouyunjik (some of them represented only by fragments), three at Nebbi Yunus, six at Khorsabad, three at Sharif Khan, all fragmentary, and single examples at Tell Billa and Tell al Rimah. [No Reserve]
A LARGE SPANISH BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF A LADY 'MANUELA RODRIGUESS' LATE 19TH CENTURY Depicted shoulder length, with raised inscription to base 64cm high, 66cm wide Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The raised areas with much paler patina from surface wear from handling/dusting/wiping. The casting quite rough- with patch visible to interior of her right sleeve- this may be from original construction or a slightly later remedial repair. Some surface scuffs and scratches- notably to her neckThe monogram/armorial to her right arm slightly misplaced and with gap visible. Base edge quite roughly finished and misshapen in some parts. Please see additional images for visual references to condition 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 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
C ROBERT, A BRONZE FIGURE THE 'MEDICI VENUS' AFTER THE ANTIQUE, LATE 19TH CENTURY Signed to cast 36.5cm high, base 11.5cm diameter Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Patina paler and more rubbed to upper sections of body- face. Some old dirt marks and spots. Please see additional images for visual references to condition 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 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 THE ANTIQUE, AN ENGLISH CAST BRONZE HEAD OF EROS AFTER THE SOMMER FOUNDRY, 20TH CENTURY The reverse stamped with foundry mark MORRIS SINGER FONDERS LONDON, inscribed to cast SOMMER NAPOLI, mounted on a polished black marble base 41cm high overall, bronze 30.5cm high, base 13cm wide Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Some paler patination to raised sections- otherwise generally good condition. Weight approx 10-15kg. Please see additional images for visual references to condition 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 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
AN ITALIAN 'GRAND TOUR' BRONZE AUGUSTUS OF PRIMA PORTA LATE 19TH CENTURY A full-length portrait statue of Augustus Caesar, the first Emperor of the Roman Empire, after the figure excavated in 1863 at the Villa of Livia, ebonised turned base the figure 37cm high, 43cm high overall, the base 16cm diameter Condition Report: Mild wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The base socle rubbed- probably later. Staff slightly misshapen Please see additional images for visual references to condition 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 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 WALTER ROCHE (IRISH, 1847-1921) A PAIR OF BRONZE EQUESTRIAN FIGURES EARLY 20TH CENTURY Depicted with jockeys up, signed to cast taller 30.5cm high, base 28.5cm wide Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Both with polish residue throughout. Jockey with hands down with snapped reins. Other with amateur repairs to reins and mishapen whip. Both with unusual wingnut bolt fixings to underside, Edges of plinths quite heavily scored. Height variance between the plinths. Please see additional images for visual references to condition 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 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 collectionCondition Report Disclaimer
A LARGE BRONZE HALL LANTERN IN THE ROCOCO MANNER FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY Of shaped tear drop form, traces of gilding approximately 82cm high, 36cm wide Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Only faint traces of gilding visible under strong light- glass looks to be original. Surface rubbed as per age and cleaning ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only, with plugs removed, and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. 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. 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 description 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 FRENCH GILT BRONZE CANDLESTICKS IN THE MANNER OF HENRI DASSON, LATE 19TH CENTURY Each with figural stem modelled as infant Bacchic faun holding grapes 22cm high, bases 8.2cm diameter Condition Report: Mild wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Both formerly fitted as electric lights and with infilled holes to plinth bases, central core/screws likely later- small firing flaws Please see additional images for visual references to condition 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 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
ÉDOUARD DROUOT (FRENCH 1859-1945), A PAIR OF LARGE BRONZE FEMALE FIGURES 'LE JOUR' AND 'LE NUIT' 19TH CENTURY Each signed to cast and with plaque to base with title and inscription "Par Drouot Medallie de Beaux Arts" taller 109.5cm high, base 20.5cm wide Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Both with paler patination to raised areas of anatomy and surface details. This is most notable to elbows, shoulders, hair, name plaques etc. Day's left elbow with most pronounced rubbing. Night with some scratches to right elbow and stomach. Both plinths with wear- notably to corners Please see additional images for visual references to condition 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 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. ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only, with plugs removed, and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Condition Report Disclaimer
AFTER ETIENNE FALCONET (FRENCH 1716-1791) A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE BATHING MAIDENS 19TH CENTURY Set on ebonised stepped wooden bases, unsigned the taller example 55.5cm high, the bases 24.5cm square Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Both with paler patination to upper shoulders, backs and raised anatomy. One with paint(?) splash to one buttock- not examined further for fear/risk of damaging surface. Some wear to edges of plinths. Please see additional images for visual references to condition 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 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. ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only, with plugs removed, and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Condition Report Disclaimer
λ  SIR JACOB EPSTEIN (BRITISH 1880-1959) BRONZE BUST OF POLA NIRENSKA Conceived in 1937, bronze with a gold patina, set on a marble base, unsigned bronze 33cm high, 38cm high overallProvenance: Purchased by the vendor's father approximately 25 years ago. Pola Nirenska (1910-1992) was a Polish performer and choreographer of modern dance. Fleeing Europe in 1935 due to rising antisemitism, she spent 14 years in the United Kingdom before emigrating to the United States. Living in Washington, D.C., was widely acknowledged as the city's leading choreographer and performer of modern dance until her death.Literature: R. Black, The Art of Jacob Epstein, New York and Cleveland, 1942, p. 242, no. 228R. Buckle, Jacob Epstein Sculptor, The World Publishing Company, Cleveland, 1963, p. 238, pl. 365, illustrated (another cast)Evelyn Silber's catalogue raisonné "The Sculpture of Epstein" (Phaidon 1986) illustrates and discusses the Pola Nerenska sculpture (no. 283) on page 183. Condition Report: As per cataloguing- purchased by the vendor's father approximately 25 years ago- he bought it from someone who had purchased it in a country house sale in Scotland. This is not the example that was offered at Bonhams earlier this year Exact height of bronze is difficult to measure- perhaps 32.6 or 32.7cm Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. As per cataloguing this is unsigned and without foundry marks. The overall appearance is good- with some paler patination from handling/wiping/dusting. Surface dirt which has begun to build up to recesses- may benefit from a light overall clean. Sits a little loose on the base which is a little tired around margins Please see additional images for visual references to condition 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 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
JOHN COX (1952-2014) A PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF BOXING HARES MODERN Bronze with brown patina, with foundry stamp on the base size variance- the bases approximately 31cm wide, the taller 82.5cm high Condition Report: Mild wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per lack of age, handling, use, and cleaning. Please see additional images for visual references to condition 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 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. ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only, with plugs removed, and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Condition Report Disclaimer
†ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994); a rare bronze sculpture, with bronze plaque 'Downhill Racer British Olympic Ski Team Sapporo 1972' with Olympic Logo, on a black marble base, height 85cm. †Condition Report: †This qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit https://www.dacs.org.uk or https://artistscollectingsociety.org
Various mixed coins and banknotes to include three bronze Roman era coins, a silver-coloured Roman coin, three packs of 'Great Britain Pennies Collection', 1, 2 and 3 (partial sets), and seven vintage banknotes, to include Royal Bank of Scotland £10, Bank of England £5, two green £1 notes, ten shilling, Reserve Bank of India 5 rupees and 10 rupees.
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