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Click here to subscribeEarly-Middle Bronze Age, circa 2700-1900 B.C. Group of three jugs each with spherical body and trumpet-shaped mouth, loop handle to one side. 750 grams total, 11.5-15.3 cm (4 1/2 - 6 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [3, No Reserve]
Bronze Age, circa 2000-1600 B.C. Hemispherical in profile with slightly inverted rim, band of circumferential incised lines beneath the rim and concentric zigzags below, roundels to the underside; single small pierced bulb for suspension. 289 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). Ex Ian Auld collection, 1970s-1990s.Acquired from Bonhams, London, 29 April 2009, no.315 (part).From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. [No Reserve]
Middle Bronze Age, circa 2000-1650 B.C. Of reserved slip ware, comprising a shallow bowl with indented base, single loop handle; black glaze inside, red-brown colour outside; some restoration. Cf. Morris, D., The Art of Ancient Cyprus, Oxford, 1985, pl.18, for similar ware. 173 grams, 14.9 cm wide (5 7/8 in.). Ex Peter Negus collection (1920-2012).Acquired from Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, no.354 (part).From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.Accompanied by the original Bonhams lot tag and a much older tag with description and collection number DAA41.The vessel belongs to a rare form of polished ware which originally was intended to achieve a two-tone effect. In the reserved slip ware, parts of the red slip was wiped away while it was still wet, revealing patches of the pale under surface. After this the whole surface was polished and the final result was a 'trick' decoration in which the negative patches appear to be positive pattern on the dark red surface. [No Reserve]
Late Bronze Age, circa 1200-1000 B.C. Squat biconvex body with narrow base, strap handles attached to the disc above the central post on the upper face, with offset tubular spout; painted with bands of red pigment to the shoulder and disc. 270 grams, 11.5 cm high (4 1/2 in.). Ex Peter Cran ciollection, Scotland, who worked as an engineer for the Cypriot public works department 1931-1946; thence by descent.Acquired from Bonhams, London, 23 May 2012, no.6 (part).From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages and the original Bonhams lot tag. [No Reserve]
Early Bronze Age, circa 2500-2000 B.C. Modelled in the round with fleece texture to the back and rump, applied eyes and horns; mounted on a display base with old collector's labels to the underside: 'Cyprus / Early bronze age, 250-2000 BC. / Ram, red clay, once attached to the rim of a vessel.' and '2517-14/3'. 204 grams total, 11 cm wide including stand (4 3/8 in.). Ex Professor Karl Lunde collection (1931-2009).From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.With old label to the base and accompanied by the remains of an old identification tag. [No Reserve]
Early-Middle Bronze Age, circa 2700-1900 B.C. Group of three hemispherical bowls with burnished surface, one with old collector's inked notation 'L.S./2.60'. 1.09 kg total, 14-15 cm (5 1/2 - 5 7/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [3, No Reserve]
Bronze Age, 13th-11th century B.C. Of square shape, used for making various jewellery elements: small circles, ear-drop pendants, rosettes with striated lines and locating holes on the surface. Cf. Papaconstantinou, D., Menti, N., ‘Re-examining a steatite mould from Idalion: old practices in the light of new perspectives’ in Various, Medelhavmuseet, 199, Finds and Results from the Swedish Cyprus Expedition 1927–1931: A Gender Perspective, pp.198-206, figs.1-2, for similar. 114 grams, 63 mm (2 1/2 in.). Collected from 1969-1999.From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.Plaques of this type were half of a mould for small objects such as ribbed bobbin-shaped or spherical beads or crescent-shaped pendants. They must have been made for casting, judging by the pouring channels and the circular holes for ?xing it to another corresponding half. Ribbed globular and ‘grain of wheat’ gold beads were common in Cyprus and Crete. Similar moulds with pouring channels have been found in the Near East, while open moulds intended for glass ornaments with ?at backs have been found in the Aegean.
Middle Bronze Age I-II, circa 2000-1750 B.C. Hemispherical in form with spur to the rim, pierced for attachment; repaired. 277 grams, 12 cm wide (4 3/4 in.). Ex Peter Negus collection (1920-2012), a prolific collector who worked in the insurance industry for most of his life.His wife worked for Coutts Bank for many years and they shared an enormous passion for natural history, geology and archaeology, amassing a collection. He was a member of the Geologists’ Association for over 50 years, acting as Treasurer from 1979 to 1988.Acquired from Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, no.354 (part).From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages and an old identification tag. [No Reserve]
Middle Bronze Age I-II, circa 2000-1750 B.C. Hemispherical body with wishbone anthropomorphic handle, burnished surface. 200 grams, 14.7 cm (5 3/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.Accompanied by an old identification tag. [No Reserve]
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.. Group comprising: two bone astragali smoothed for use as gaming pieces; bronze model of the same. Cf. similar in the British Museum under accession no.1772,0311.176. 80 grams total, 31-35 mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [3, No Reserve]
11th century B.C.-3rd century A.D.. Comprising two arrowheads with foliate head and square-sectioned tang and three awls. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran - The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tuebingen, 2006, cat.460, for the arrowheads. 45 grams total, 3.6-10.8 cm (1 3/8 - 4 1/4 in.). Acquired prior to 2000.Ex private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK.The two arrowheads are similar to specimens found in Luristan. They belong to the type V of the Khorasani classification. The bow was widely used by the Luristan people. The shape of the blade is often flat or ovate in the cross section with lanceolate profile and two cutting edges. [5, No Reserve]
2nd-3rd century A.D.. With deep bowl, integral square-section handle and loop finial. Cf. Tassinari, S., La Vaisselle de Bronze, Romaine et Provinciale, au Musée des Antiquités Nationales, XXIXe supplément de Gallia, Paris, 1975, items 40-3, for similar ladles with animal-head finials; cf. also Boucher, S., Inventaire des Collections Publiques Françaises - 17 Vienne: Bronzes Antiques, Paris, 1971, pp.168-169, for similar specimens. 66 grams, 23 cm (9 in.). UK private collection before 2000.UK art market.Property of a London gentleman.This type of ladle was used for libations of wine to the gods during sacrifices. The shape of the simpulum was that of a small cup, with a single elongated handle. The material of which it was made varied according to the wealth of the altar; there were specimens in silver; some were of brass and others made of wood or terracotta. This simpulum or simpuvium is often found depicted on Roman medals or coins, like a denarius of Augustus (2 B.C.-2 A.D.). [No Reserve]
Circa 4th century A.D.. Group of Roman bronze coins fused in place; mounted on a custom-made stand. 90 grams total, 60 mm high including stand (2 3/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
1st-2nd century A.D.. With delicately modelled youthful features, thick hair framing the face adorned with a laurel-wreath secured at the rear, traces of silvering to the eyes; ledge base; possibly Apollo the sun-god, or a lar (guardian spirit). Cf. Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, vol. 2, Reading, 2010, pl.60 for full-length figure from lakenheath, England, with similar features. 31 grams, 32 mm (1 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.The use of domestic gods continued in the Roman Empire also in later times. Of particular interest is a group of sculptures discovered in the Theodosian Palace in Stobi. The finds consist of marble and bronze statuettes and reliefs that were deposited in one of the ornamental basins located in the peristyle. Four of the smaller bronze sculptures— a lar, Apollo, Venus, and a satyr— may have formed the contents of a lararium. The palace was in use until the 5th century A.D., but the sculptures consists of heirloom and reused pieces dated at 2nd-1st century B.C. However, an unusual feature of this bronze assemblage is the fact that they date overwhelmingly to the 3rd century A.D. [No Reserve]
2nd-3rd century A.D.. Modelled in the round, Venus standing nude with hands raised to dress her hair; dorsal pillar pierced at shoulder height for suspension. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 78, for type; Ogden, J.M., Gold Jewellery in Ptolemaic, Roman and Byzantine Egypt,Durham, 1990, Vol.2, fig.13, for identical statuette in cast bronze. 4.9 grams, 40 mm (1 5/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.The iconography of Venus Anadyomene was one of the most commonly used images of the goddess in classical sculpture, and was still popular during the late Roman Empire. The best example of this is the Louvre Venus Anadyomene (Ma 3537) of the 4th century A.D., found in the 19th century at Saint George de la Montagne near Bordeaux, inside a rich aristocratic house and coming from Aphrodisias, an ancient place of statuary production for export. [No Reserve]
2nd century B.C.- 1st century A.D.. With deep bowl, integral bronze handle twisted about it own axis, loop finial. Cf. Richter, G.M.A., The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Bronzes, New York, 1915, no.652, for similar. 77 grams, 26.2 cm (10 1/4 in). UK private collection before 2000.UK art market.Property of a London gentleman. [No Reserve]
Late Bronze Age, 1100-1000 B.C. Hollow-formed as a bird, possibly a duck, with its beak acting as a spout, small lateral flanges for wings and painted geometric detailing; strap handle from funicular filler tube with a strainer inside to the fan-shaped tail. Cf. an askos in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.1970.11.12. 670 grams, 24 cm (9 1/2 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
6th-7th century A.D.. Comprising: a large bronze buckle with thick round-section loop, ribbed tongue with acanthus-leaf design in-high relief, two pierced lugs to the reverse; a smaller buckle with long plate decorated with openwork geometric forms; a small seal box shaped as a youthful head with details on hair and face, open catch at the top. Cf. Baldini Lippolis, I., L'Oreficeria nell'Impero di Costantinopoli tra IV e VII secolo (the Jewellery in the Empire of Constantinople between IV and VII century, in Italian), Bari, 1999, pp.229ff, for the type of buckle. 107 grams total, 39-68 mm (1 1/2 - 2 5/8 in.). Acquired in Europe in 1992.European private collection.This type of belt elements, although present in the Avar graves of the second half of the 7th century, were most likely produced in the workshops of the Eastern Roman Empire, from where they reached the Avar lands as imperial gifts or spoils of war. They could be simple fastenings for belts, or part of multiple belts, to which sabres and knives were attached, commonly used among Avars, Bulgars and Romans during the 6th -7th centuries A.D. [3] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Circa 12th century A.D.. Two-piece enkolpion with hinged suspension loop, to each face a low-relief Corpus Christi with facing mask above. Cf. Pitarakis, B., Les Croix-Reliquaires Pectorales Byzantines en Bronze, Paris, 2006, item 146, for type. 29.7 grams, 62 mm (2 3/8 in.). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
9th-11th century A.D.. Piriform body with domed filler-hole; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 567 grams, 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.). Acquired 1980-2015.Ex Abelita family collection.Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD'.Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. Such were the ??????, vessels (sometimes also of bronze) used for Greek fire. They were called ?????? k?????? or ???????????? where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form. [No Reserve]
1881 A.D.. Evans - The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain - Appleton & Co., London, 1881 - hardback with half-calf binding, cloth covers, gold blocking and titling to spine - 509 pp, text figures - rebound by Canterbury Bookbinders. 1.13 kg, 24 x 16.5 cm (9 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.). Property of a Kent, UK, collector. [No Reserve]
P MONACO, A MONUMENTAL VERDIGRIS PATINATED BRONZE BUST OF A MAN ITALIAN, 20TH CENTURY Inscribed to cast: 'NATO IL V Aprile MDCCCLXXVII Scvlt. P. Monaco' (5 April 1877), foundry inscription for FOND ART LAGUNA NAPOLI 125cm high, 83cm wide, 46cm deep It has been suggested that the subject may possibly be Prince Rainier of Monaco who ruled Monaco from 1949 to 2005 however as the Prince was born 31 May 1923 this would seem to be unlikely.
A CAST BRASS OR BRONZE AND PAINTED SIGN FOR 'BUGATTI' 20TH CENTURY 23cm high, 45.5cm wide, 7cm deep TOGETHER WITH A RELATED PHOTOGRAPH AND BUGATTI LABEL The photograph shows a sign of very similar size, located to the side of the Mulshein factory, the label printed with title 'ETTORE BUGATTI' and with inscriptions by hand Provenance: By repute, removed from the gates of the Bugatti factory The high performance car manufacturer Bugatti was formed in 1909 by Ettore Arco Isidoro Bugatti (1881-1947). Bugatti was the son of the Italian luxurious Art Nouveau furniture maker Carlo and brother to the animalier sculptor Rembrandt. Based in the then German town of Molsheim in the Alsace region of what is now France, the factory not only excelled at producing technologically advanced, luxurious and very fast road cars but also had success in motor racing - winning the first Monaco Grand Prix driven by William Grover-Williams in a works Bugatti Type 35B. Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Some paint loss to margins and raised areas- surface dirt deposition to holes. More loss to reverse and edges- label tired 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. 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. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. 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. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. 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 HOLLOW CAST BRONZE BUST OF A GREEK PHILOSOPHER ELKINGTON & CO., LATE 19TH CENTURY Probably Demosthenes, stamped to cast 'ELKINGTON & CO. FOUNDERS' 32cm high, 22.5cm wide, 15.5cm deep Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Generally fairly good condition- some patina rubbing to raised areas such as nose, chest, hair top, back and base edges 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. 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. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. 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. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. 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 RARE LIFE SIZE ARTICULATED ARTIST'S MANNEQUIN IN THE MANNER OF FRANCOIS-PIERRE GUILLOIS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Of skeletal form, large steel adjustment and tightening screws, articulated twine bound bronze hands and fingers, steel and bronze articulation to the hips, legs and ankles approximately 166cm high, 36cm wide, 8cm deepThe original designs for this type of artist mannequin date from the late 18th century and are usually ascribed to the French artist François-Pierre Guillois. In 2015 the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge and The Musée Bourdelle in Paris exhibited early examples of this rare type.
AFTER THE ANTIQUE, AN NEAPOLITAN BRONZE FIGURE OF NARCISSUS CAST BY SABATINO LATE 19TH CENTURY Signed and dated to cast "Sabatino Napoli 1888" 60cm high, base 25cm wide The Naples foundry of Sabatino de Angelis & Fils was active from 1840-1915. The foundry were given rights to wax cast from original bronzes in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. The original figure of Narcissus from which this was copied was discovered in 1862 in the House of Narcissus at Pompeii. Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The whole with slightly crusty varied colour patination largely from manufacture intended to suggest greater age. With red-ish marks to surface- unidentified. The raised right finger with surface loss indicative of a knock but doesn't seem to be repaired. 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. 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. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. 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. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. 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
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