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Lot 224
A shell cameo depicting a bust profile portrait of a classical female figure; in a 9 carat gold mount with ropetwist border; together with a pair of oval foliate engraved clip on earrings, converted from a pair of cufflinks, a single stone amethyst dress ring; a ruby and diamond half hoop eternity ring in 9 carat gold mount; a graduated row of cultured pearls to a marcasite clasp; a French Art Deco silver and paste jabot pin, a silver ingot pendant on chain; a silver and marc sire bird brooch and one a carved glass and enamel brooch. Gross weight weighable 9.63 grams. (9)
Lot 1678
Lebensgroße Bildnisbüste der "Sophie Reuss"Weißer Marmor, wohl Carrara. Auf der Sockelfront "Sophie S.E. AE. L. Reuss“ betitelt, auf der Standfläche Nr. "67". H 63 cm. 47,5 kg. Biedermeier-Bildnis der jungen Sophie Marie Therese Reuss ä.L., geborene Prinzessin von Löwenstein-Wergheim-Freudenberg (1809 Prag- 1838 Bubentsch), vermählt 1834 mit dem damaligen Erbprinzen und späteren Fürsten Heinrich XX. Reuss ä.L. (1794 Offenbach- 1859 Greiz). Nasenspitze fehlt, Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren.Provenienz : Fürst Heinrich XXII. und XXIV. Reuß ä.L. im Unteres Schloss Greiz (Nr. 690 im Inventarverzeichnis von 1918/19), Ida Prinzessin Reuß ä.L., vermält Fürstin zu Stolberg-Roßla (1891 - 1977) auf Schloß Roßla, 1945 Enteignung, 2023 Restitution (Ausgleichsleistungsgesetz).Shipping not available. Life-size portrait bust of "Sophie Reuss"White marble, probably Carrara. On the plinth front "Sophie S.E. AE. L. Reuss" titled, on the base no. "67". H 63 cm. 47,5 kg. Biedermeier portrait of the young Sophie Marie Therese Reuss ä.L., born Princess of Löwenstein-Wergheim-Freudenberg (1809 Prague- 1838 Bubentsch), married in 1834 to the then Hereditary Prince and later Prince Heinrich XX Reuss ä.L. (1794 Offenbach- 1859 Greiz). Nose tip missing, signs of age/use.Provenance : Prince Henry XXII and XXIV Reuss ä.L. in the Lower Castle Greiz (No. 690 in the inventory of 1918/19), Ida Princess Reuss ä.L., vermält Princess of Stolberg-Roßla (1891 - 1977) at Roßla Castle, 1945 expropriation, 2023 restitution (Ausgleichsleistungsgesetz).Shipping not available.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 1679
SCHADOW, Johann Gottfried (nach)(1764 Berlin - 1850 ebd.) Große Büste Christoph Martin WielandHarte Gipsmasse. "Schadow 1802" bezeichnet/datiert, in der Standfläche 2 eingelassene Siegel: "Goethe-Nationalmuseum Weimar" und "Thüringisches Landesamt für Archäologische Denkmalpflege". H 57 cm. 15,5 kg. Qualitätvoller Abguss der lebensgroßen Büste des berühmten Schriftstellers der Aufklärung. Das 1802 von Schadow geschaffene Original in Stein ließ Anna Amalia im Schlosspark von Tiefurt bei Weimar aufstellen Shipping not available SCHADOW, Johann Gottfried (after)(1764 Berlin - 1850 ibid.) Large bust Christoph Martin WielandHard plaster mass. "Schadow 1802" inscribed/dated, in the base 2 embedded seals: "Goethe National Museum Weimar" and "Thuringian State Office for the Preservation of Archaeological Monuments". H 57 cm. 15,5 kg. Quality cast of the life-size bust of the famous writer of the Enlightenment. The original in stone created by Schadow in 1802, Anna Amalia had placed in the castle park of Tiefurt near Weimar Shipping not available.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 1681
Relief-Tondo mit dem Bildnis einer jungen Frau (Königin Luise von Preußen?)Am Büstenschnitt Nr. "1841", verso "Rg.-No. 1376" mit undeutlichem Monogramm.Zellan oder Marmalyth?. Ø 32 cm. Ein Marmor- oder Porzellan-Relief imitierendes Porträt der mit Weinlaub Bekränzten Relief tondo with the portrait of a young woman (Queen Luise of Prussia?)Am bust cut no. "1841", verso "Rg.-No. 1376" with indistinct monogram.Zellan or Marmalyth?. Ø 32 cm. A marble or porcelain relief imitating portrait of the wreathed with vine leaves .*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 1682
2 KinderbüstenJe Alabaster, 1x evtl. Marmalyth, 1x beiger Marmor-Sockel. Je um 1900. Kleiner Kopf "Frederic" mit undeutlichem Zusatz bezeichnet, im Sockel Firmenplakette Schumacher/Osterode. H 14,5 bzw. 13,5 cm (mit Sockel). Liebliche Kinderköpfe; die Büste mit geradem Büstenschnitt, das Köpfchen mit Sockel 1x minimal, 1x etwas bestoßen.1887 entstand die Firma "Werkstätten für Kunst und Kunstgewerbe Schuhmacher & Co., Osterode a.H.". Der Firmengründer Gottfried Sch. hatte aus Gips eine Gießmasse entwickelt, das sogenannte Marmalyth und später das Harzilyth. 2 busts of childrenEach alabaster, 1x possibly Marmalyth, 1x beige marble base. Each circa 1900. small head "Frederic" inscribed with indistinct addition, in base company plaque Schumacher/Osterode. H 14,5 and 13,5 cm respectively (with base). Lovely children's heads; the bust with straight bust cut, the little head with base 1x minimal, 1x slightly bumped.In 1887, the company "Werkstätten für Kunst und Kunstgewerbe Schuhmacher & Co., Osterode a.H." was founded. The founder of the company Gottfried Sch. had developed a casting compound from plaster, the so-called Marmalyth and later the Harzilyth.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 1920
Reservistenkrug Rastatt 1911-13 Porzellan mit Bodenlithophanie, Zinn. H 31 cm. Profilierter Krug mit Soldaten-Reliefbüste am Henkel sowie verzierter Zinndeckel mit Rekrut (Lupenminiatur im Kopf) und Adlerdrücker. Wandung mit Bildnissen (Kaiser Wilhelm II. und Karl Anton), Leopoldskaserne II, Soldatenszenen, Sinnsprüchen sowie Namensliste. "Reservist Lautenberg. 8. Comp. Füs. Rgt. Fürst Karl Anton von Hohenzoll. Nr. 40 Rastatt." Montierung am Henkel locker, etwas berieben, Miniatur ohne Bild. Reservist pitcher Rastatt 1911-13 Porcelain with bottom lithophane, pewter. H 31 cm. Profiled jug with soldier relief bust on the handle and decorated pewter lid with recruit (magnifying glass miniature in the head) and eagle pusher. Wall with portraits (Kaiser Wilhelm II and Karl Anton), Leopold's Barracks II, soldier scenes, aphorisms as well as list of names. "Reservist Lautenberg. 8th Comp. Füs. Rgt. Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzoll. No. 40 Rastatt." Mounting at the handle loose, somewhat rubbed, miniature without picture. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 1969
Büste einer Schaufensterpuppe1970er Jahre. Stoffverstärkter Gips, polychrom gefasst, Montagelöcher für Arme und Unterleib. H 60 cm. 2,4 kg. Rückseitig offener Oberkörper der Frau mit apartem Blick zur Seite Bruchstelle hinten, Haarrisse, starke Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren. Bust of a mannequin1970s. Fabric reinforced plaster, polychrome painted, mounting holes for arms and abdomen. H 60 cm. 2.4 kg. Back open torso of the woman with aparte view to the side Breakage at the back, hairline cracks, strong signs of age / use. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 2230
Große MädchenbüsteReps & Trinte Kunstanstalt, Magdeburg. Prägemarke, 1889 bis 1910. Am Sockel bezeichnet "Bläsche". Modell-Nr. 1350 7 134. Steingut, matt farbig glasiert. H 41,5 cm. Plastisches, historisierendes Bruststück einer jungen Frau mit Haube Haube bestoßen, kleine Kantenchips, Glasur partiell leicht berieben. Large bust of a girlReps & Trinte Kunstanstalt, Magdeburg. Mint mark, 1889 to 1910. At the base marked "Bläsche". Model no. 1350 7 134. Stoneware, mat colored glazed. H 41.5 cm. Sculptural, historicizing breast piece of a young woman with bonnet Bonnet bumped, small edge chips, glaze partially slightly rubbed. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 2241
Mädchenbüste mit RoseUngemarkt. 1. H. 20. Jh. Heller Ton, dunkelgrün glasiert mit metallischem Schimmer. H 35 cm. 3,9 kg. Vollplastisches Hüftbildnis eines weiblichen Halbakts mit einer vor der Brust gehaltenen Rose Partiell Glasur bestoßen, am Stand ein feiner Brandriss. Girl bust with roseUnmarket. 1st h. 20th c. Hell clay, dark green glazed with metallic shimmer. H 35 cm. 3.9 kg. Fully sculpted hip portrait of a female semi-nude with a rose held in front of the breast Partially bumped glaze, at the stand a fine fire crack. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 2459
Allegorie der Bildhauerkunst und Allegorie der ArchitekturUngemarkt, wohl Closter Veilsdorf, 2. H. 18. Jh. Polychrom bemalt. H 11,5 und 12 cm. 1x an einem Postament mit Büste stehender Putto mit Hammer und Meisel. /1x an einer Säule stehender Putto mit Werkzeug und einem Kapitell zu seinen Füßen Meisel und Hammerstiel bestoßen, 1x rechter Arm geklebt. Allegory of sculpture and allegory of architectureUnmarket, probably Veilsdorf monastery, 2nd h. 18th c. Polychrome painted. H 11,5 and 12 cm. 1x at a pedestal with bust standing putto with hammer and chisel. /1x at a column standing putto with tools and a capital at his feet Chisel and hammer handle bumped, 1x right arm glued. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 2464
Barock-Figur: PilgerinWien. Höhe: 21 cm. Die Jakobsmuschel ist das Symbol des Heiligen Jakob, Schutzpatron der Pilger. Sein Grab in Santiago de Compostela ist ein wichtiges Ziel der Pilger, die auf dem Jakobsweg dorthin unterwegs sind. Farbig bemalt, gold staffiert. Ritzmarke, Malermarken, Bindenschild Büste, Arm mit Blüten restauriert, Blüten minimal bestoßen, im Sockelboden Brandriss. * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Provenienz : Hessische Privatsammlung. Baroque figure: pilgrimVienna. Height: 21 cm. The scallop shell is the symbol of St. James, patron saint of pilgrims. His tomb in Santiago de Compostela is an important destination for pilgrims traveling there on the Way of St. James. Painted in color, gold painted. Incised mark, painter's marks, binding sign Bust, arm with flowers restored, flowers minimally bumped, in the base burn crack. * Partner auction Bergmann. Provenance : Hessian private collection. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 2480
Allegorien der KünsteDoppel-C-Marke, Ludwigsburg?, 2. H. 18. Jh. Polychrom bemalt, goldstaffiert. H 12,5 cm. 1x Allegorie der Bildhauerei: an einem Baumstamm mit Büste stehender Mann, zu seinen Füßen die Werkzeuge des Bildhauers liegend. / 1x Allegorie der Malerei: Mann mit Palette, Farbkasten und Pinsel 1 Daumen bestoßen, 1 kleine Bestoßung an einem Gehrock. Allegories of the ArtsDouble C mark, Ludwigsburg?, 2nd h. 18th c. Polychrome painted, gold decorated. H 12,5 cm. 1x allegory of sculpture: standing at a tree trunk with bust, lying at his feet the tools of the sculptor. / 1x allegory of painting: man with palette, paint box and brush 1 thumb bumped, 1 small bump on a frock coat. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 2828
Biskuitbüste: Apoll von BelvedereUngemarkt, 2. H. 19. Jh. Modell-Nr.: 854. Biskuit, weiß. H 27 cm. Biscuit Bust: Apollo of BelvedereUnmarket, 2nd h. 19th c. Model no.: 854. Biscuit, white. H 27 cm. .*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 550
Seltenes figürliches Siegel mit Edelsteinen und Gemmen. Frühes 18. Jh.Silber vergoldet, bemalter Keramik(?)-Kopf, verschiedene Farbsteine, Türkis-Cabochons, Halbperlen und Altschliff-Diamanten in Zargenfassungen, Fußplatte Bergkristall(?)-Gemme, an den Armen Gemmen aus Nicolo-Lagensteinen. H 5,5 cm. 37 g. Wohl aus dem Umkreis von Johann Melchior Dinglinger stammende Petschaft in Form einer vollplastischen "Mohren"- bzw. Maori-Büste mit Ziersteinen auf dem fein gravierten Prachtgewand sowie gemalte Tätowierungen auf dem Inkarnat. Die oktogonale Fußplatten-Gemme mit mythologischer Szene: Mehrere Frauen am Kessel mit Kelchen, wobei eine trinkt (Sophonisbe?). An den Armschnitten ovale Gemmen: Sitzender Faun/Satyr mit Amphore(?) bzw. geflügelte Figur mit Zepter(?). Rare figural seal with gemstones and gems. Early 18th centurySilver gilt, painted ceramic(?) head, various colored stones, turquoise cabochons, half-pearls and old-cut diamonds in bezel settings, footplate rock crystal(?) gem, on the arms gems of Nicolo layer stones. H 5,5 cm. 37 g. Probably from the circle of Johann Melchior Dinglinger, petapiece in the form of a fully plastic "Mohren" or Maori bust with ornamental stones on the finely engraved finery, as well as painted tattoos on the incarnate. The octagonal footplate gem with mythological scene: several women at the cauldron with goblets, one drinking (Sophonisbe?). On the arm sections oval gems: Seated Faun/Satyr with amphora(?) and winged figure with scepter(?). .*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 556
Gehörnte Helmschnecke mit Kamee-BeschnitzungEnde 19. Jh. H 17 cm. Große Schnecke mit fein geschnitztem Brustbild der Athena mit Helm und Schild Kleine Abplatzer am Gehäuserand. Horned helmet scroll with cameo carvingLate 19th century H 17 cm. Large scroll with finely carved bust of Athena with helmet and shield Small chips on the edge of the case. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Lot 184
ERNST CHAIN'S NOBEL PRIZE FOR PENICILLINThe 1945 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, awarded to Sir Ernst Chain for his work on the discovery of penicillin:Nobel Prize medal struck in 23 carat gold, approximately 200g., 67mm in diameter, design by Erik Lindberg and manufactured by the Swedish Royal Mint (Kungliga Mynt och Justeringsverkey);the obverse with bust of Alfred Nobel facing left, 'ALFR. / NOBEL' to left of bust, 'NAT. / MDCCC / XXXIII / OB. / MDCCC / XCVI' to right of bust, signed 'E. LINDBERG 1902' to the lower left edge;the reverse featuring an allegorical vignette of the Genius of Medicine with an open book on her lap, collecting the water pouring from a rock to aid a sick girl beside her, the legend above reading 'INVENTAS VITAM IUVAT EX COLUISSE PER ARTES', the plaque below the vignette reading 'E.B. CHAIN / MCMXLV', the motto to either side of the plaque reading 'REG. UNIVERSITAS' 'MED. CHIR. CAROL.', signed 'E. LINDBERG' to the lower right of the vignette,housed in the original diced maroon morocco case with gilt decoration, lined in velvet and satin,TOGETHER WITH:(i) Nobel Prize Diploma presented to Sir Alexander Fleming, Ernst Boris Chain, and Sir Howard Walter Florey, issued jointly 'for the discovery of penicillin and its curative effect in various infectious diseases', the first leaf featuring a unique artwork by the Swedish artist Jerk Werkmäster (1896-1978), depicting two figures in front of a tree with a central cartouche bearing the initials 'EBC'; one figure wears a suit of armour and carries a flag emblazoned with three crowns, the national emblem of Sweden; the second figure wears a lab coat and carries a flag emblazoned with the bowl of Hygeia, the rod of Asclepius, and a rooster (sacred bird to Asclepius); the second leaf with calligraphic inscription in Swedish in blue, black and red, signed beneath by 28 members of the Royal Swedish Academy of Science, 2 leaves, on vellum, each 341 x 242mm., mounted in a blue leather gilt-ruled portfolio, upper cover with gilt-stamped central wreath encircling the monogram 'EBC' [Ernst Boris Chain], lower cover with gilt-stamped staff of Asclepius, Stockholm, 25th October 1945.(ii) Typescript of Ernst Chain's Nobel Prize acceptance speech ( '...As a member of one of the most cruelly persecuted races in the world I am profoundly grateful to Providence that it has fallen to me, together with my friend Sir Howard Florey, to originate this work on penicillin which has helped to alleviate the suffering of the wounded soldiers of Britain, the country that has adopted me...') 3 pages, rectos only, (225 x 360mm.), with carbon copy, and a later printed copy of the speech.Footnotes:'THE HIGHEST DISTINCTION A SCIENTIST MAY HOPE TO ACHIEVE': THE NOBEL MEDAL AWARDED TO SIR ERNST CHAIN FOR HIS WORK ON THE DISCOVERY OF PENICILLIN.In the Nobel presentation speech by Professor G. Liljestrand, he celebrates the work of Ernst Chain, Howard Florey, and Alexander Fleming:'in a time when annihilation and destruction through the inventions of man have been greater than ever before in history, the introduction of penicillin is a brilliant demonstration that human genius is just as well able to save life and combat disease.'The discovery of penicillin, and its curative effect in infectious diseases, is arguably the most profoundly important discovery in the field of medical science in the 20th century. More than 200 million lives are estimated to have been directly saved by the use of penicillin as an anti-bacterial treatment. Previously fatal ailments were easily treatable as a result of this research. The Nobel Prize is recognised internationally as the highest possible accolade in the field of Physiology or Medicine, and the present lot is the prize awarded to Doctor Ernst Chain for his central role in this world-changing discovery.The Prelude To Chain's Nobel Prize-winning Contribution To PenicillinThe quest to counteract infectious diseases made significant progress as early as the 19th century, with the valuable research work by Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch. With the nature of such diseases identified and linked to the invasion of bacteria, attempts at developing vaccinations and treatments accelerated. For antibiotics, one of the earliest forays was the experiments of Lord Lister in 1871, which – though inconclusive – explored the possibility of the growth of a fungus creating a less favourable environment for bacteria. A year later, William Roberts of the Manchester Victoria hospital noted antagonism between fungi and bacteria. In 1876, separate research by John Tyndall also noted the combative effect of Penicillium glaucum on bacterial micro-organisms. New methods of application were also discovered and developed around this time, as shown by the awarding of the first ever Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1901 to Emil von Behring for his work on serum therapy.It is against this backdrop of intense medical development that Alexander Fleming observed the effectiveness of a rarer, contaminated mould he described as Penicillium notatum prevented the growth of bacteria from the staphylococcus group. The substance itself he named penicillin, which prevented the formation of new bacterial cell walls, resulting in the slowing of reproduction, and eventual death of, the targeted bacteria. After Fleming published his observations in the British Journal of Experimental Pathology (No. 10, 1929), and with early attempts to purify the mould by Clutterbuck, Lovell and Raistrick ending in limited success, research into penicillin appears to have paused indefinitely. It was not until 1939 and the work of the William Dunn School of Pathology at Oxford University – headed by Sir Howard Florey and with the defining contributions of Ernst Chain – that the extent of its curative effects could be realized:'The introduction of penicillin into clinical medicine... [was] of a magnitude such as no-one could possibly foresee... even in the loftiest flights of fantasy'Ernst Chain ('25 Years Of Penicillin', draft manuscript)Ernst Chain's Early Life And CareerBorn in Berlin in 1906, Ernst Boris Chain was from a diverse continental background; his mother (Margaret Eisner) was German, his father (Michael Chain) Russian, both of Jewish origin. Chain developed an interest in chemistry from a young age, inspired by his father's occupation as a trained chemist. He obtained his degree from the Friedrich-Wilhelm University in Berlin in 1930. His other great passion was music, and as a skilled pianist and music critic in the 1920s his future may have been in the arts rather than science (Chain continued to perform recitals throughout his academic career).Despite Chain's talents and ambitions, he was forced to leave Germany in 1933. The appointment of Hitler as German Chancellor was swiftly followed by restrictive measures limiting the rights of Jewish citizens including access to universities. Amidst increasing anti-Semitism in his home country, and threatened with the loss of rights and research opportunities, Chain made the difficult decision to emigrate to the United Kingdom, receiving his first doctorate in absentia; his mother and sister stayed in Germany, and died during the Holocaust. 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Lot 124
A 19th century Italian alabaster relief depicting Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) mounted on a hardstone plaque and framed, 23.5cm diameter overall together with a small 19th century head and shoulder female bust, 7cm high; an ebonised and gilded circular picture frame, 22cm diameter and a 19th century ebony one foot rolling rule (4)Some small surface marks
Lot 102
Three: Company Sergeant-Major L. W. Jones, Royal Garrison Artillery East and Central Africa 1897-99, 1 clasp, Uganda 1897-98 (79384 Serjt. L. W. Jones. R.A.) officially engraved naming; Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Uganda 1900 (79384 Sgt. L. W. Jones. R.G.A.) high relief bust, officially impressed naming; Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (79384 C.S. Mjr: L. W. Jones. R.G.A.) the first two with contact marks, nearly very fine, the last good very fine and a rare group (3) £1,400-£1,800
Lot 251
Mary, Queen of Scots Engraved portrait by the Wierix Brothers, 16th century Bust-length portrait of Mary Queen of Scots, 26.5 x 35cm, trimmed, not laid-downNote: An unusual portrait engraving of Mary, Queen of Scots, attributed to the Flemish Wierix family. Another copy can be found in the Royal Collections.
Lot 307
Bust of Alexander the Great, Hellenistic period, 4th-1st century BCA fine-grained marble bust of Alexander the Great, the head slightly tilted upwards, with the facial features showing a tense mouth and pensive brow. The hair is arranged in locks showing the characteristic sweep of curls to the front known as the anastole style.18cm highProvenance:The collection of Dr and Mrs Rowland Campion, thence by descent to the vendor.Exhib. The Australian Institute of Archaeology, 1972Footnote:The work is provincial, and the most likely place of manufacture is Alexandria, capital of Ptolemaic Egypt. The bust closely resembles that in the Acropolis Museum of Athens, which was made during the lifetime of Alexander by the famed sculptor Leochares, around 340 BC. Leochares was noted for the sculptural decoration on the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, as well as the Diana of Versailles and the Belvedere Apollo.For a similar example see: The Egyptian Museum, Cairo, accession no. cg 27476Condition:Presumed broken from a larger figure or bust. Nose tip restored/filled. General surface pitting/wear throughout.
Lot 372
A Continental sardonyx cameo brooch/pendant, the sardonyx cameo depicting the bust of a lady in Elizabethan costume, to rose-cut diamond and pearl set frame, glazed locket verso, with hinged 'C' catch and detachable brooch pin, length 5.0cmPlease note that the pearls have not been tested for natural originCondition Report: Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.At least one pearl appears to be a later replacement cultured pearl.Gross weight 18.05g.A chip to the glazed panel verso.
Lot 5
A stunning bust figure of Beatrice from Dante's 'The Inferno'. Hand painted in a sage green dress. Attached to wooden base. Cybis mark on the side. Artist: Laszlo IspankyIssued: c. 1971Dimensions: 7.75"L x 5"W x 12.25"HEdition Number: 34 of 700Manufacturer: CybisCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 6
A beautiful bust figure of the queen from Arthurian legend. Depicts wearing a white dress with floral accents. Attached to wooden base. Cybis mark on the side. Artist: Laszlo IspankyIssued: c. 1967-1971Dimensions: 7.5"L x 5.25"W x 11.5"HEdition Number: 173 of 800Manufacturer: CybisCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 41
Caesar the King’s dog, a brass model on base impressed CAESAR —3 1/2in. (9cm.) high, a hollow-cast lead model, probably German with loop for lead; a Britains bust of Edward VII, Where’s Master? By Caesar the King’s Dog book, a bystander complimentary print of Caesar and four postcards
Lot 518
A Copeland Parian bust of 'The Veiled Bride', circa 1861Modelled by Raffaele Monti, quarter-length, her head slightly bowed, the diaphanous veil covering her face secured by a floral garland, on a socle base, 36.5cm high, impressed COPELAND and incised R Monti 1861, socle impressed CRYSTAL PALACE ART UNIONFootnotes:Unusually there is a verse printed on the reverse of this model. This bust instead bears an inscription taken from Letitia Elizabeth Landon's poem 'Bridal Flowers':'Bind the white orange-flowers in her hair,Soft be their shadow, soft and somewhat pale For they are omens. Many anxious yearsAre on the wreath that bends the bridal veilL.E.L'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 127
A bronze battle of The Nile 'Davidson's Medal': dated 1798, one side with a depiction of Peace with olive branch standing beside an anchor and oval shield with a bust portrait of Nelson with legend 'Europe's Hope and Britain's Glory, and 'Rear-Admiral Lord Nelson of The Nile', obverse with scene of the fleet and date inscribed, Davidson dedication inscription to edge. 47mm diameter.
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