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Lot 862
A pair of early 19th Century finely cast bronze Egyptianesque candlesticks in the manner of William Bullock, having a bulbous column engraved with pseudo hieroglyphs supported on three sphinx and surmounted by a bobeche over a capital bearing three owls, two sides of the base inscribed "Oedipus Expounded Her Riddle, She then Destroyd Herself" (sic), the third side inscribed "Oedipus Expounded Her Riddle" in reverse, 33 cm high [William Bullock 1773 - 1849 was the older brother of the Regency furniture designer George Bullock, he began as a jeweler and goldsmith, but was better known as a collector of curiosities, naturalist antiquarian and designer]
Lot 340
Four Winston Leathers (Canadian, 1932-2004), to include Sun up ....early morning the lark of the meadow sings, oil on board, signed, label verso, 23 x 14, Flowers and things that are right, oil on board, signed, label verso, 39 x 29cm, together, Summer Light - Encounters 98, mixed graphic media, Sumii ink, varnishes, gold and bronze powder, on board, unsigned, 25 x 38cm.Winston Leathers: 1932-2004 born in Miami, Manitoba Studied at theUniversity of Manitoba School of Art, where he became a professor of Art and taught for 24 years.Leading artist in the Western American Modernist movement of the 1950s-60s.Leathers style of art reflected his fascination with Eastern spirituality(Zen Buddhism), admiration for the Josef Alber’s School through experimenting with new techniques.Apart from his intensive teaching career, he exhibited in more than 30 solo shows and 140 group exhibitions throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, Japan and the Caribbean.Clement Greenberg in his 1963 review of Modernist art in Western Canada, noted that Leathers was the only Winnipeg painter whose work “ looked aggressively up- to-date”.
Lot 1269
Bashka Paeff (Russian / American 1893 - 1979) A patinated cast bronze study of a seated boy, one arm around his dog and reading a book on his lap, signed to the base, 26 cm [Bashka Paeff was born in Russia and moved to the United States, enrolling in the Massachusetts College of Art as a teenager. While studying she modelled pieces at the Park Street T station earning the moniker 'The Subway Sculptor'. She was known for animal sculptures, including boys with dogs, and public works such as war memorials and fountains.]
Lot 161
A French Marble Striking Mantel Clock, 19th century, surmounted by a gilt bronze eagle, 4-inch dial with Roman numerals, twin barrel movement with an outside countwheel striking on a bell, silk suspension36cm highCase with small chips in parts to the marble, gilt metal surfaces are slightly discoloured in parts, later dial is discoloured, movement plates are stained and discoloured, movement needs cleaning, pendulum is missing.
Lot 188
A suite of early 20th Century gilt bronze and faceted glass lighting comprising a pair of mirror back French Empire type wall sconces with three tiers of glass droplets and acanthus leaf detailing along with a near matching basket form ceiling light chandelier / electrolier with hanging chains and multiple strands of droplets. Wall sconces measure approx; 30cm x 21cm.
Lot 28
Attributed to Bradley & Hubbard - An early 20th Century Arts & Crafts table lamp. Palm tree form with two tone bronze tree top with black cast and gilt fret pierced leaves raised on twin spot twin chain bulb holders. Central globular section column over cylindrical pillar raised on square base over flat bun feet. Cast B&H makers mark to underside. Measures approx; 50cm x 30cm.
Lot 470
Gabriel Viardot - A 19th Century French Japonisme stained beech twin pedestal writing table desk. Shaped altar top with gallery section set with drawers and shelves having carved detailing, mother of pearl inlay, carved dragon to back and coin handles. The top inlaid with shibayama motifs. Central kneehole recess flanked by a pedestal of drawers having further motifs set with bronze turtle handles. All raised on stepped paw feet. Measures approx; 122cm (82cm to top) x 121cm x 60cm. Kneehole 69cm x 49cm. Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) was a famous Parisian cabinetmaker specializing in the production of “Chinese-Japanese genre” furniture in the last third of the 19th century
Lot 526
After Guillaume Coustou The Elder (1677-1746) - Horse Tamer from Marly-le-Roi - A large heavy 20th Century bronze statue figurine in the form of the iconic Marley Horse. The statue depicting a wild horse being tamed raised on naturalistic bases. Unsigned. Measures approx; 54cm x 50cm x 25cm.
Lot 575
A 19th Century French Aubert of Paris bronze worked music clock in the form a lectern adorned with multiple musical instruments including a harp, violin, trumpet etc. Central gilt dial with Roman numeral chapter ring, signed Barrard & Vignon Paris, circa 1876. The music on the score sheet is Barcarolle by Offenbach from Tales Of Hoffmann. Repairs in places. Measures approx; 60cm.
Lot 140
A 19th century Nepalese ritual butter lamp – Sukunda. Cast and chiselled bronze of baluster form and repousse ribs to emulate lotus petals. The handle is cast in the form of a dragon and the lamp dish as a leaf. Together with a chained rope twist long spoon. Sukunda lamps are indigenous to the Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley. They are used for a wide range of religious and social purposes. Approximately 14cm tall.
Lot 180
A mixed collection of 18th, 19th and 20th century Indian and Chinese curiosities. To include a Tibetan circular box, Chinese bronze opium weight in the form of a bird, a tall bronze betel pestle and mortar, a Indian Rajasthani painting on stone depicting the Raj on elephants flanked by soldiers on foot, a small Chinese baluster shaped vase, and a Chinese export ceramic trinket box.
Lot 859
the round navy dial with lume hour markers, bronze coloured outer seconds track, subsidiary dial at 6, 40mm case, on a navy leather strap with original navy webbing strap, in box, with outer box and papersMOVEMENT: Ticking at present. WEAR: Lightly worn. DIAL: Fair condition.CRYSTAL/ACRYLIC: Fair condition. HANDS & MARKERS: Intact. CROWN: Intact. BRACELET/STRAP: Generally worn.
Lot 193
A late 15th century bronze lavabo, FlemishWith single spout terminating in a stylised dog's head, the everted rim cast with two female busts forming handle loops, diameter 17.5cmProvenance: The Frits Phillips Collection, Sotheby's , Amsterdam, 4-5 December 2006, Lot 299Opposing spout lacking
Lot 206
A fine Gothic Revival parcel-gilt and engraved bronze table casket, by Giroux & Co. (1810-1886),Paris, circa 1860-70Having a domed cover with applied shield, over a rectangular base, each corner with a tracery niche enclosing an ivory figure of a Monarch, the whole bound with pierced quatrefoil strapwork and engraved with scrolling floral and vine foliage, the lock plate engraved 'Alph Giroux et Cie - a Paris', 23.5cm wide, 20cm high to top of handle, 15.5cm deep. CITES ref. VC35LQRQ.For very similar caskets, by Giroux, see Sotheby's, Paris, 9 November 2012, Lot 193; Bonhams, San Francisco, 18 March 2013, Lot 1130 (£11,125) and Koller, Switzerland, 21 June 2012, Lot 1212 (£18,954). See also RISD Museum, Rhode Island, USA, accession no. 2002.49. This finely worked jewel casket reflects the ancestral skill of Maison Alphonse Giroux, established in 1799 by François Simon Alphonse Giroux, specialising in the maunfacturer and sale of small furniture items, supplied Louis XVIII and Charles X. In 1838 the company was inherited by Giroux's two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1775-1848) and André, who under the name of Giroux & Cie expanded the business, showing and frequently winning medals at the 'Exposition des Products de I'industrie Française'
Lot 315
A 17th century bronze-alloy 'cauldron'-type vessel With two lug handles cast as putto, with body wires, rosettes, Christogram and 'sacred heart motifs, on three splayed angular legs, 24cm wide, 26cm high Some rubbing to the banded decoration. Repaired hole visible to the base.Please note this is only a brief overview report, for a full condition report please send a request via the-saleroom.com
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