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Click here to subscribeA Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Figural Candlestands in Greek Revival Style, circa 1850-70, each modelled as a bearded classical hero holding a vase on his head supporting a triangular "oil lamp" bracket with triple campana nozzles linked by chains, on a black and red marble canted square plinth on winged paw feet, 44cm high
Emmanuel Villanis (Lille 1858 - 1914 Paris) "Cendrillon" An Art Nouveau Bronze Pedestal Bust, circa 1905, modelled as a young woman wearing a head scarf and gazing downwards to sinister, upon a castellated shaped square base with title in relief, decorated in a three-colour patina, signed (on the shoulder), foundry stamp Vrai Bronze Garanti Paris, 62cm high Cendrillon is a chamber comic opera by Pauline Viardot, and is based on the story of Cinderella. The work has a cast of seven with piano orchestration, and was first premiered in Viardot`s Paris salon on 23 April 1904. Marie (Cendrillon) is the servant in the house of her father, who is a low noble in an alterative reality of France where Royalty still existed in 1904.
An Art Nouveau Patinated Spelter Figure of Liberty, modelled as a semi-clad female with headband and one arm outstretched holding a touch, unmarked, on a tapered square section black slate base, 33cm; Another Similar Art Nouveau Spelter Figure, modelled as a semi-clad female with her cloth drapped over her head, unmarked, on a tapered square section yellow/cream marble base, 32cm; and An Art Nouveau Bronze Seal, modelled as a nude maiden with long flowing hair, engraved with a Continental crest, signed `Rubin`, 11.5cm (3)
A French Ormolu and Bronze Striking Mantel Clock, retailed by C.Detouche, Fseur De L`Empereur, Due St Martin 228 & 230, Paris, circa 1850, the case surmounted by a classical centurion figure holding a sword and spear, swag decorated base with acanthus leaf work and raised upon scroll shaped feet, 3-1/2-inch white enamel dial with Roman numerals and signed, twin barrel movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, silk suspension, movement backplate stamped with retailer and stamped Japy Freres, 51cm high
A PAIR OF BERLIN VASES with bronze green and tooled matt and burnished gilt snake handles, finely painted en grisaille with a mermaid reclining before moonlit waves beneath the starry sky, on gilt foot and octagonal plinth, 49cm h, sceptre and printed circular mark in underglaze blue, c1870++Some restoration to the handles limited in extent and not detracting from the appearance or high quality of these vases
A RUSSIAN BRONZE STUDY OF A WOLF IN A TRAP CAST FROM A MODEL BY NIKOLAI IWANOWITSCH LIEBERICH signed, foundery stamp C E WOEFFEL, rich mid brown patina rubbed in places, 15cm h, late 19th c++Of the high quality associated with the maker and in very good, original condition, not repatinated or repaired
AN F & C OSLER CUT GLASS AND GILT BRONZE OIL LAMP the hemispherical fount on a `gueridon` of three chiseled lion monopodiae and domed glass-mounted foot, 39cm h, stamped F & C OSLER, c1870++Lacking burner, drilled where previously fitted for electricity, the gilding slightly worn in places but original and of the high quality associated with the maker
Stickland (William G.).- Memorabilia including an album containing 72 photographs, 22 of conjurors attending the I.B.M. Convention, Cheltenham, 1931, two of which depict John Ramsay performing, original wrappers, oblong 4to; an illluminated address presented to Bill Stickland for his services to the British Ring no.25, signed by John Ramsay, Jeffrey Atkins, and others, in card mount, 205mm. by 305mm.; a cut paper silhouette portrait by Francis Giles, signed and dated 20/3/82; seven publicity leaflets; six photographs; a bronze medallion of Dr J. Dhotel inscribed to Wm.G. Strickland by the French Ring; a gilt metal badge inscribed to him by H.M. Vakil; and a engraved silver panel inscribed to him by the I.B.M.
Conjurors` Coins, Medals and Badges a large collection including twelve faked pennies, eight faked coins for "Coin Across" from the collection of Billy McComb,six other trick coins, palming coins of T. Nelson Downs, Ross Bertram, Ren Clark, and others; "good luck" and other coins of Thurston, Ernesto Bellini, Howard Peters, Dai Vernon, John Booth, Le Grand David, and others; a bronze Robert-Houdin medal, 18 badges including the Britsh Magical Society Badge of G.A. Robinson, 1933, two other enamelled badges for the same society, and another for the Yelmah Magical Society, 139 arranged in two albums, the remainder loose; a large quantity of old pennies, shillings, half crowns, and other coins; six coin gimmicks, and a cigarette tray made from Mexican coins, a gift from Billy McComb.
Robert-Houdin (Jean-Eugène) A fine mystery clock the thin glass dial with single hour hand and metal rim above the tiered bronze casing with gilt decoration, on gilt wooden plinth, the dial lettered "Robert-Houdin Paris", 420mm. high ***There is no visible mechanism to turn the hand, yet the clock could keep perfect time. Robert-Houdin was the son of a clock-maker, and is considered to be the founder of modern conjuring, but is also famous for his mystery clocks. It is thought that the first one was invented and constructed in the 1830`s. A number have survived, but examples rarely appear on the market.
Karl Perl (Austrian), an early 19th century bronze figure of a labourer, standing, rolling a cigarette and in contemplative pose, dark brown patination, circa 1910, signed to base. Height 26 ins. NOTE - Karl Perl was a sculptor and medallist, born in Liezen, Austria in 1876. He practiced in Vienna and was a pupil of Hellmer, Zumbusch and Kundmann.
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