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Click here to subscribeA pair of giallo antico marble pedestals,20th century, each with a square top, on a turned column and canted square base, with gilt-bronze mounts,top 30cm square108cm high (2)Condition ReportSlight tarnish to metal mounts. In good cosmetic order with slight traces of wear commensurate with age.
After Jean de Boulogne called 'Giambologna',19th century, 'Mercury flying on the breath of Aeolus', patinated bronze, inscribed 'J de Bologne', on a turned bas relief base representing an allegory of the arts after Clodion, on a turned and stepped green marble base,12.5cm wide56cm highCondition ReportRaised arm a little wobbly. General rubbing, some surface wear and light scratches to bronze. Caduceus a little bent. Tiny nibbles to marble in places. Overall appears in fairly good structural and cosmetic condition.
An Islamic bronze buckler,in the 12th/13th century Khorassan style, the central engraved conical point within a continuous band of scrolling motifs, interspersed with three circular panels,29cm diameterProvenance: From the collection of Dr Jonathan Broido.Dr Jonathan Broido (1941-2008) was a professor of mathematics and philosophy. He received his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and lectured in the US, Israel and the UK, in philosophy, mathematics, AI and interdisciplinarity. He was also an avid collector and lecturer on antiques and rugs - known in particular for his expertise and love of Asian ceramics and rare and archaic Turkoman weavings. He travelled throughout Asia acquiring pieces, as well as making finds in London's antique markets and the US.
A grand tour bronze and marble tazza,19th century, Italian, the dish on dolphin tripartite supports, in need of restoration, 14cm diameter16.5cm highProvenance: Montpelier Interiors, Rye, East Sussex.Condition ReportBase not attached to dish. One dolphin not properly attached to base and can be moved. One glass eye missing from a dolphin.
Two bronze figures after Guillaume Denière,19th century, 'Renaissance Archer' and 'Hunter', each signed 'Deniere' to the base,36.5 and 37cm high (2)Condition ReportThe bronzes are in good, stable condition. They lay still on a flat surface. The signatures are a little crude. Some light surface wear but overall very good cosmetic condition.
After Mathurin Moreau,'Venus au Bain', a patinated bronze figure seated on a rustic outcrop and partially covered by flowing robes, raised on an integral naturalistic base, bearing signature 'Moreau Math',14cm wide47.5cm highCondition ReportIn good general condition with minor traces of age and wear.
A Napoleon III Derbyshire fluorite and gilt-bronze table lamp, second half of the 19th century, French, set with putto masks, floral swags and claw feet, 18cm wide13cm deep49cm highProvenance: The personal collection of David and Elizabeth Hacker.Condition ReportThe bronze gilt mounts tarnished, the body of the lamp slightly wobbly in its attachment to the base, white residue around the gilt mounts. The fluorspar around the curved top of the lamp rough to the touch. The lamp not currently in working condition.
Two grand tour bronze models,19th century, French, each of the Luxor Obelisk, on a fenced black granite base,largest 11.5cm wide32.5cm high (2)Condition ReportThe larger with a 4cm loss to one corner of the granite base, some smaller chips to edges. Very slight wobble where the obelisk joins the base. Smaller with 3cm loss to one corner of the base. Both with very minor traces of wear to the bronze elements and in good cosmetic condition.Measurements of the smaller - 9cm wide x 20cm high.
A pair of Ashford black marble urns,first half of the 19th century, Derbyshire, each with a pair of gilt-bronze handles and decorated with a continuous band of jasmine and vines,16cm diameter 38cm high (2)Provenance: The personal collection of David and Elizabeth Hacker.Condition ReportThere are some small signs of wear, including tiny chips to the edges and a vertical hairline crack along the side of one body. A piece of moulding missing to the neck of one under the handle. Inlay complete. Some tanrish and oxidation the the metal components. Sit stable on a flat surface, overall in good cosmetic condition and ready for placement.
A large pair of bronze grand tour figures,19th century, depicting Augustus of Prima Porta and Minerva, each figure rotating on a red-veined and black marble plinth,69 and 65cm high (2) Condition ReportChips and losses to edge of marble bases. Augustus with an added metal rod to the upturned arm.
A group of grand tour models,to include a bronze figure of the Dancing Faun, a bronze figure of Narcissus, on a rosso antico marble circular base, and a pair of alabaster lions after Antonio Canova,largest 22cm high (8)Condition ReportNarcissus - Verdigris and corrosion particularly in the crevices. Some small chips and nibbles to the marble base.Lions - Some light scuffs, chips and wear.Metal disc - Misshapen edges, light scratches and wear.Faun - Some light areas of verdigris and corrosion.Saint Peter - Slightly misshapen nimbus. Light wear and scratches with some small chips to base.Atlas - The base to the globe is slightly misshapen. Some crude casting or sign of old repair to the arm. Light wear to the patina.Small nibbles/chips to the base.Alabaster figure - Light wear, scratches and scuffs.
An Islamic bronze tripod ewer, in the 9th/10th century Khorassan style, the globular body resting on three hoofed feet, the shoulder issuing an 'S' shaped spout with a rosette terminal and a pomegranate-shaped thumb-rest to the handle,14cm wide17cm deep33cm highProvenance: From the collection of Dr Jonathan Broido.Dr Jonathan Broido (1941-2008) was a professor of mathematics and philosophy. He received his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and lectured in the US, Israel and the UK, in philosophy, mathematics, AI and interdisciplinarity. He was also an avid collector and lecturer on antiques and rugs - known in particular for his expertise and love of Asian ceramics and rare and archaic Turkoman weavings. He travelled throughout Asia acquiring pieces, as well as making finds in London's antique markets and the US.Condition ReportThere's some corrosion/verdigris to the inside and small areas in the crevices. Slightly misshapen rim. Some dents and imperfections to the surface throughout. There is an area of cracking to one side of the body and it would not be watertight. Overall it is in good condition and structurally sound. See additional photos.
A pair of rouge marble pedestals,20th century, each square top supported by a Corinthian capital on a tapering turned column, on a square green-veined marble base with foliate cast gilt-bronze mounts, tops 25cm square123.5cm high (2)Condition ReportOne top with 4cm chip to one corner. one column with small area of scuff/damage. Small chip to corner of one base. Otherwise in good cosmetic order with minimal traces of wear and use. Sit stable and ready for use.
A large pair of Louis XV-style gilt-bronze candelabra,20th century, each with nine scrolled arms terminating in sconces and drip pans, one further central sconce above a column with applied trailing flowers and scrolls, the ornate base cast with further flowers and pierced scrolls, foxes and hounds,93cm high (2)Condition ReportOverall good. Four gilt metal sconces loose. Rubbing and wear to gilding. Sit sturdy and ready for use.
A crystal ball on stand,probably 19th century, the patinated bronze tripod stand with swan supports,20cm diameter31cm high (2)Condition ReportSome slight marking to the crystal ball, scratches and oxidisation to the metalware base, particularly behind the wings to the swans and to the rim of the stand. Is of sturdy construction. Diameter of ball is approximately 16cm, width of stand 20cm, it is solid glass.
An Islamic bronze ewer,In the 8th/9th century Umayyad or Abbasid style, with raised circular banding to the shoulders, and a curved handle in the form of a mythical beast, spout and bottom of base lacking,13cm diameter30cm highProvenance: From the collection of Dr Jonathan Broido.Dr Jonathan Broido (1941-2008) was a professor of mathematics and philosophy. He received his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and lectured in the US, Israel and the UK, in philosophy, mathematics, AI and interdisciplinarity. He was also an avid collector and lecturer on antiques and rugs - known in particular for his expertise and love of Asian ceramics and rare and archaic Turkoman weavings. He travelled throughout Asia acquiring pieces, as well as making finds in London's antique markets and the US.
A George III mahogany serpentine commode,c.1765, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, with fluted frieze, brushing slide and cast bronze rococo handles, with angled sides and on bracket feet, with lignum vitae castors beneath, 114cm wide57cm deep80cm highProvenance: Crowcombe Court, Crowcombe, Somerset.Condition ReportThere are marks, surface scratches and imperfections to the veneer to the top. Both front corners damaged with losses. Wear and scuffs to supports. Some losses to beading throughout and frieze. Later backboard and evidence of recent strengthening. Missing lockplate to middle drawer. Historic woodworm to the undersides of feet. Casters run relatively smoothly but with expected tarnish and age. Overall, the drawers are in fair cosmetic condition with traces of wear and small losses, structurally stable and ready for use. See additional photos.
A group of six metalware items,to include a gilt-brass Khorassan-style jug, a Khorassan-style bronze inkwell and a candlestick,largest 31.5cm high,together with a small pottery incense burner (7)Provenance: From the collection of Dr Jonathan Broido.Dr Jonathan Broido (1941-2008) was a professor of mathematics and philosophy. He received his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and lectured in the US, Israel and the UK, in philosophy, mathematics, AI and interdisciplinarity. He was also an avid collector and lecturer on antiques and rugs - known in particular for his expertise and love of Asian ceramics and rare and archaic Turkoman weavings. He travelled throughout Asia acquiring pieces, as well as making finds in London's antique markets and the US.
An Islamic bronze tripod ewer,in the 10th/11th century Fatimid style, with a broad cylindrical body and angular shoulders on three slightly waisted feet, with stamped stippling decoration to the rim and below the handle,18cm wide32cm deep42cm highProvenance: From the collection of Dr Jonathan Broido.Dr Jonathan Broido (1941-2008) was a professor of mathematics and philosophy. He received his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and lectured in the US, Israel and the UK, in philosophy, mathematics, AI and interdisciplinarity. He was also an avid collector and lecturer on antiques and rugs - known in particular for his expertise and love of Asian ceramics and rare and archaic Turkoman weavings. He travelled throughout Asia acquiring pieces, as well as making finds in London's antique markets and the US.For a similarly decorated example, see Christie’s, 'Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds', 17 April 2007, lot 80.Condition ReportThere are a few small dents and misshapen areas. One foot very slightly misshapen. Some imperfections to the surface and a fine crack to the shoulder. There's a reddish patina across the body. Some corrosion and verdigris to the inside of the spout. Overall in good condition and structurally sound.
A pair of Regency-style bronze and parcel-gilt candlesticks,each with a tapering reeded column supporting a sconce with an everted rim, over classical cast decoration and paw feet on a triform base,10cm wide26.5cm high (4)Condition ReportVery minimal wear, overall in good cosmetic condition. Sit flat and ready for use.
A pair of Egyptian Revival bronze figures after Émile Louis Picault,early 20th century, each modelled as an attendant holding a staff, on a square and canted black stone base,11cm wide11cm deep40.5cm high (2) Condition ReportThe male's staff is slightly misshapen, is a little loose to the base and the base doesn't sit flat. Both are tarnished in areas and show wear to the brass baseplate of the plinth. Unsigned. Residue and dust to crevices.
A gilt-bronze mantel clock,late 19th century, French, the enamel dial supporting a two-train striking French drum movement, the case ornately cast with three putti and scrolling fruiting vines,48.5cm wide18cm deep48cm highCondition ReportEnamel dial with very small hairline crack between XII and I and chip to one winding hole. Complete with pendulum and key. Movement appears overwound and not functional. We would recommend seeking professional advice. The scrolling base and foliage around the dial probably overpainted. Evidence of later gilding, which may indicate further repair and restoration to the case. Right hand putto is a little loose. General knocks, scratches and wear commensurate with age and use.
A Mughal bronze ewer or aftaba,18th or 19th century, Indian, with a raised leaf motif on the pear-shaped body and neck, a hinged domed cover and an 'S' scroll handle,12cm wide24cm deep24cm highProvenance: From the collection of Dr Jonathan Broido.Dr Jonathan Broido (1941-2008) was a professor of mathematics and philosophy. He received his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and lectured in the US, Israel and the UK, in philosophy, mathematics, AI and interdisciplinarity. He was also an avid collector and lecturer on antiques and rugs - known in particular for his expertise and love of Asian ceramics and rare and archaic Turkoman weavings. He travelled throughout Asia acquiring pieces, as well as making finds in London's antique markets and the US.
A bronze and verre églomisé 'Maisy' side table by William Yeoward,of recent manufacture, the square mirrored top raised on faux bamboo supports with an undertier,58cm wide41cm deep69cm highCondition ReportIntentionally distressed with foxed glass. Glue visible through the glass. Joints stable with minimal wobble. Supports with light traces of wear commensurate with use. Generally in good cosmetic and structural condition and ready for placement.
A group of grand tour sculptures,comprising: a bronze figure of Spinario, after the antique, on a rosso antico marble base,25.5cm high, a resin bust of a male wearing a laurel wreath,28cm high, andan oxidised metal bust of a bearded man,19.5cm high (3)Condition ReportThe Spinario figure's base is missing a plinth. Few scuffs/knocks to resin bust.
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