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Lot 8
CHARLES HENRI JOSEPH CORDIER (1827-1905) JUIVE D’ALGER JEWISH WOMAN FROM ALGIERS Épreuve en bronze argenté, doré et émaillé, inscrite sur le foulard et datée 1869. Fixée sur une base en marbre. HAUT. 49 cm (H. 19 5/16 IN.) Provenance : Collection particulière, France. Cordier est l’enfant turbulent d’une famille de Cambrai. Après des études difficiles, il part étudier dans l’atelier du sculpteur Louis Bougron à Lille. Il part pour Paris en 1844, et entre en 1846 dans l’atelier de François Rude. C’est là qu’il rencontre Seïd Enkess, esclave noir affranchi qui deviendra son modèle, et dont il expose le buste au Salon. C’est le début de son œuvre ethnographique. En 1854, il fait un premier voyage en Algérie dont il rapportera "une belle collection de bustes". Il devient un sculpteur reconnu, reçoit des commandes officielles, et expose à Paris, en province et à l’étranger. Il est le grand-père de Suzanne Drouet-Réveillaud. Notre sculpture "La juive d’Alger" est l’une des versions de ce célèbre modèle. Cordier illustre son art de sculpture polychrome, alliant or, argent et émail, et contrastant ainsi avec les sculptures monochromes du Salon. Cordier was the boisterous child of a family of Cambrai. After mediocre studies, he studied in the studio of sculptor Louis Bougron in Lille. He went to Paris in 1844, and joined the studio of François Rude in 1846. This is where he met a black freed slave, Seid Enkess, who became his model. He exhibited Seid Enkess’s bust at the Salon. This is how he started his ethnographic work. In 1854, he made his first trip to Algeria and brought back "a fine collection of busts". He became a famous sculptor, received official orders, and exhibited in Paris, in the provinces, and abroad. He was the grandfather of Suzanne Drouet-Réveillaud. Our sculpture, "The Jewish woman from Algiers”, is a version of this well-known cast. Charles Cordier shows his art through this polychrome sculpture, combining gold, silver and enamel, which contrasts with the monochrome sculptures of the Salon. Bibliographie : - CHARLES CORDIER, "l’Autre et l’ailleurs", Éditions de la Martinière, Paris 2004. - Œuvres similaires reproduites dans cet ouvrage, répertoriées au catalogue raisonné par Jeannine Durand-Révillon et Laure de Margerie, pages 183 à 185, sous les numéros 331 à 340.
Lot 24
ƒÉCOLE AUTRICHIENNE - BRONZE DE VIENNE (XIXe-XXe siècles). D’APRÈS FRANZ XAVIER BERGMANN (1861-1936) LA JOUEUSE DE LUTH THE LUTH PLAYER Épreuve en bronze polychrome représentant une élégante jeune fille vêtue d’une tunique dorée et d’un large pantalon argent jouant du luth. Elle est assise sur un sofa recouvert de tapis, sous un dais en forme de dôme surmonté du croissant. Une fenêtre ajourée laisse passer la lumière au milieu de riches tapis et tentures. (Le bronze transformé en lampe). Important Austrian cold painted bronze representing a young girl playing the luth on a carpet covered stand. (The bronze changed as a lamp). Portant une marque "B" au dos et notée "4 Gesch". HAUT. 38 cm (H.14 15/16 IN.) - Terrasse : 17 x 15 cm (6 11/16 x 5 15/16 IN.) Provenance : Collection particulière, New York.
Lot 334
A collection of 19th / 20th Century metalwork, to include a large French 9-litre copper kettle with repoussé crest, sold together with an oval brass repoussé fire insurance plaque `Union No1`, a copper plaque with religious scene, a bronze pestle and mortar, an Indian extensively engraved brass vase, with inscription to inner rim, a Chinese white metal fighting junk, and an Art Deco oval platter, heavily cast with Diana the Huntress, a solid brass weather vane top representing barrel makers and an American Dry Powder Gin by Leggett`s, patented in New York. (Qty)
Lot 339
A selection of cast metal figures, to include a spelter `Dedication`, representing Joan of Arc, a Japanese bronze (signed) of farmer with bull, a gilded winged lion, possibly Deco, with monogram to base, and a pewter inkwell with lion supporting a brass shield, also included in lot a carved and painted wooden figure of an artist (probably Italian). (5)
Lot 20
A Japanese polished bronze vase, late Meiji period (1868-1912), of baluster form, flanked by twin qilin loop handles raised on stepped circular base with pennant mask borders, the body cast with two opposing reserves depicting crane in flight before mount Fuji and native birds before bamboo, the neck further cast with wrythen three clawed dragon, reserved against a traditional scroll ground, 52cm high
Lot 22
A pair of Thai / Burmese bronze Buddha hands, 19th century, cast in Abhaya Mudra, later mounted on black resinous bases, visible signs of patination to the bronze, remnants of gilt and pigments, each 22cm high NB: Abhaya Nudra is a Buddhist hand gesture translated from Sanakrit as fearlessness. It is considered that if you look at the open palm you will feel the energy of protection, peace and a sense of deep inner security (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: overall wear and patination indicative of age No signs of repair or significant damage
Lot 24
A Japanese bronze table lamp, early 20th century, the slender vessel raised on four pierced fan shaped supports, adorned with zoomorphic taotie marks, incised and applied with gilt depiction of Raijin, the god of thunder and lightening, amidst stormy clouds, either side flanked by qilin handles 36cm high (sold electrically untested)
Lot 394
Three cased late 19th century electrotype medals comprising silver plated medal commemorating the victories of Peter the Great dated 1718, bronze medal of Napoleon Bonaparte and a brass medal commemorating the Habsburg emperor Leopold (3) CONDITION REPORT: Unitace medallions stuck down on case
Lot 43
A pair of Chinese gilt-bronze cloisonne elephant incense holders, probably 18th/19th century, each of the animals cast with elaborate jewelled head dress and lotus howdah, supporting a double gourd form cloisonne holder, with meandering lotus scrolls, each cast with flower head mounts, 13.5cm high, 8cm wide, unmarked (2) (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: Repair to one of elephants back legs. Overall neutral patination and wear indicative of age. Voids below trunk area, indicating the once presence of tusks. These are no longer present. pitting to enamel throughout
Lot 44
A finely cast Sino-Tibetan figure of Avalokitesvara, 18th/19th century, the gilt-bronze figure mounted on a circular lotus base, adorned with elaborate crown and pectoral jewelled necklaces, flanked at either side by scrolling ribbons, 12cm high, inscribed lotus to underside of base (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: Overall good patination throughout Scuffing and wear to foot rim Free from significant damages or breakages Void hole to the area held in the hands, indicating a section missing
Lot 53
Two Chinese cast bronze and inlaid cloisonne censers, early 20th century, the first of lobed quatrefoil form, raised on four scrolling supports with Taotie mask terminals flanked by twin mythical beast handles, 21cm high, 33cm wide, the second of bombe form raised on tripod splayed supports, 20cm high each with inlaid enamel and wirework floral designs, set with trellis work moulded ground
Lot 134
A SMALL GROUP OF VARIOUS BIJOUTERIE to include a tiny doll within an egg, a miniature scent bottle, an enamel decorated thimble, a beadwork purse and further, possibly African, band of beadwork decoration with diamond design and further items to include a cold cast bronze miniature parrot etc.
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