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Click here to subscribeVictoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, a silver medal by L.C. Wyon after Sir J.E. Boehm and Sir F. Leighton, crowned bust left, rev. enthroned figure of Empire surrounded by standing figures representing Science, Letters, Art, etc, Mercury and Time below, 77mm, 221.18g (W & E 2000A.2; BHM 3219; E 1733b). Fields lightly hairlined, otherwise good extremely fine; in case of issue [clasp broken] £1,500-£1,800
Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1888 [struck 1890], a bronze medal by L.-O. Roty, bust right, rev. seated female figure of Mauritius waving to a departing steamer, arms of Mauritius at left, 69mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.91; Coll. R. Marx 26; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.271, 75; BDM V, 232; BHM 3360; E 1746). Extremely fine £90-£120 --- Sir John Pope-Hennessy, KCMG (1834-91), b Ballyhennessy, co Cork; educ. Queen’s College, Dublin; MP for King’s County, 1859-65; Governor of Labuan 1867-71; Governor of the Gold Coast 1872-3; Governor of the Bahamas 1873-4; Governor of Barbados and the Windward Islands 1875-6; Governor of Hong Kong 1877-83; Governor of Mauritius 1883-9; MP for North Kilkenny 1890-1
AUSTRIA, Anton Ritter von Schmerling, 1890, a bronze medal by A. Scharff, bust right, rev. Minerva crowning a bust of Maria Theresa, Schmerling and a student standing at right, 66mm (Hauser 7810; Wurzb. 8254; Horsky 7627). Light spotting and obverse surface marks, otherwise good very fine £60-£80 --- Anton Ritter von Schmerling (1805-93), Austrian statesman; the medal commemorates his 25th anniversary as curator of the Theresianischen Akademie, Vienna
AUSTRIA, Kaiser Jubiläums- und 5. Österr. Bundesschiessen in Wien [Kaiser’s Golden Jubilee and 5th Austrian Federal Shooting Festival], 1898, a silver medal by A. Scharff, bust of Franz Joseph I right, rev. robed female carving date onto a tree, 37mm (Hauser 5211; Wurzb. 2594; Horsky 3894). Trifling edge nicks, otherwise very fine and toned £120-£150
FRANCE, The French Youth to Michel Chevreul on his 100th Birthday, 1886, a bronze trial striking of the obv. of the medal by L.-O. Roty, bust right with wavy hair, 69mm (Maier 93; Roty Compagnonnage p.89; Coll. R. Marx 14; PBE 840; CGMP p.359; BDM V, 231; Baxter 32; Gaz. Num. 1897, p.135, 12; cf. DNW 49, 879). Extremely fine; foundry markings on the back £40-£60
FRANCE, Prof. Felix Guyon, Congrès International de Médécine, Paris, 1900, a plated bronze plaque by L.-A. Bottée, half-length bust left, rev. robed female comforting aged male seated, 63 x 44mm, edge stamped e’vre d’auteur (Maier 135; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.17, 11; BDM I, 231). A proof striking for the artist, very fine and toned, scarce £40-£60
FRANCE, Jeanne d’Arc, 1936, a bronze medal by O. Yencesse, bust left, rev. robed females offering sword to winged angel, tree at left, 96mm (cf. DNW 257, 611). About extremely fine, rare; in original green card box by Henri Teterger, 248 rue de Rivoli, Paris [this somewhat stained] £90-£120
SWITZERLAND, 100-Jahrfeier der Schillerfeier [Centenary of the Death of Friedrich von Schiller], 1905, a plated bronze medal, unsigned [by Mayer & Wilhelm], bust right, wreath below, rev. the William Tell monument in Altdorf, 50mm (Brettauer 1102; Wurzb. 8221). Extremely fine; in half of original card box £80-£100
Two Michael Sutty ceramic military figures, comprising: bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, limited edition of 1000, 18cms high; together with a figure of a Commander, Full Dress (1795-1812), limited edition 166/250, 19cms high; together with a set of six Heinrich Villeroy & Boch Magical Fairy Tales from Old Russia plates, edition no.2; and a Maling vase.
AN ART NOUVEAU PEWTER DESK STAND, A BUST AND TWO FIGURES, comprising twin inkwell desk stand with female face, a bust of Homer with a bronzed finish height 16cm, and a pair of spelter figures of children playing, after Auguste Moreau (4) (Condition report: generally ok, some wear, damage and losses, dirty)
A VICTORIAN COAL PURDONIUM WITH TIN LINER AND SHOVEL, with an applied brass panel decorated with flowers and birds, a BT approved reproduction dial phone, plug-in BT label on base, made in Italy Schooner-TSR 8028A, together with a bronzed composite bust of Shakespeare, height 31cm (3) (Condition report: the phone is not tested, purdonium brass panel and handle are worn)
Late 2nd century AD. A beautifully carved bust of a woman with her hair elegantly parted at the centre was fashionable during the late Antonine and Severan periods. The statue most probably represents Empress Julia Domna, wife of Septimus Severus and mother of Caracalla and Geta. Her face depicts a serene expression, with large eyes drilled to have deep pupils, a delicate aquiline nose, and a small mouth gently smiling. The figure displays the iconic hairstyle of Julia Domna, delicately twisted into thick curls throughout the front of her head, mirrored and divided by a central parting, with two flowing curls sweeping into her cheeks. The hair is platted into concentric circles at the back of her head to form a loose bun, dressed in a peplos, a tunic worn by women during the Severan period, faced at the top corners with small round broaches. Tied in a loose knot at her chest is a himation draped around her shoulders. Size: H:320mm / W:170mm ; 2.45Kg Provenance: Private collection of a London doctor; Formerly in an East Coast, New York, USA collection; Acquired in 2011 from Gorny & Mocsch, Munich, Germany; formerly in an old Bavarian collection.
Ca. 600-500 BC.A large terracotta protome depicting a lovely goddess with well-modeled facial features wearing a long headdress. A protome is a type of bust made by pressing a thin layer of terracotta into a single mold. These were first made in Rhodes, but from the early fifth century B.C. onwards they spread throughout Greece. Perforated at top. Size: L:165mm / W:110mm ; 0.6g.Provenance: Property of London Gallery; acquired from a US Art dealer; formerly NYC collection, ex. Fine Arts Gallery, NYC.
Ca. 100-300 AD.An oval-shaped carnelian stone intaglio finely incised with the bust of a young male. His head is displayed in a profile facing left, presenting a prominent forehead, hair nicely arranged in locks, one wide open eye beneath an arching brow, and an aquiline nose. This fine intaglio is set in a ???????? later gold ring composed of a broad hoop with a median rib, tapering to the rear.Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 9 5/8 / UK: T; 5.78gProvenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market.
Ca. 100-300 AD.A finely engraved convex rock crystal intaglio with a portrait of a bearded man, engraved to the underside. The right-facing bust features short, curled hair, a receding hairline, deep-set eyes, an aquiline nose, and a full beard. The intaglio is set in a beaded frame of a later period gold ring of openwork design comprising a broad hoop with scrolled decoration tapering to the rear. This portrait may represent the one-time owner of this elegant piece, possibly a senator.Size: D: 18.35mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q 1/2; 10.3gProvenance: Private London collection. formerly old English collection since the 1980s.
English School (19th century)Portrait of Augustus George Henry Desire Webster-Wedderburn (1821-1845), bust lengthIndistinctly inscribed to label verso, oil on canvas, 75cm by 62cmCleaned and revarnished. Slight stretcher shadow. Some light surface dirt and discoloured varnish are now in evidence. Varying-sized stable cracquelure. Minor soradic retouching to top edge. Small patch of retouching within the background roughly left-hand side centre. General strengthening through the shadow behind the red curtain and to a lesser extent through his black robe. Fairly fine retouches and strengthening to the outline of his face around his right-hand side-eye. Odd sporadic very fine retouch to old flaked paint elsewhere. Small patch below his right-hand side collar within the robe approx 5-6cm below front point of his right-hand side collar (no more than 1cm).
British School (18th century) Head study of a young man, bust length, wearing a red cloakOil on canvas, 39cm by 26.5cmThis painting relates to the right hand figure in Sir Anthony van Dyck's (1599-1641) painting "Christ Healing the Paralysed Man" in the Royal Collection Trust (RCIN 405325). Relined, cleaned and revarnished. The paint is slightly thin in places and surface is somewhat flattened as a result of the restoration process. Some general separation to the pigment or bitumen? within the darker tones across his right shoulder/collar/cape/neck/chin etc. Vertical patch of retouching to possible old damage approx 3-4cm from lower left corner and approx 3cm in length. Further patch of retouching or restoration at the curve of his shoulder against cape which is broadly 1.5 by 3cm overall. V-shaped retouching to possible old damage approx centre left-hand side 3cm on longest length. General strengthening to the outline of the face. Slightly irregular vertical arrangement of retouching to old damage or losses essentially along right edge running from top of his left shoulder to just below top of sitters head. Strengthening to outline hair, neck, tunic. General more sporadic retouching through surface otherwise. Light surface dirt and discoloured varnish.
A Queen Victoria Commemorative Silver-Gilt-Mounted Porcelain-Handled Rosewood Page Turner, maker's mark for J Howell & Co Ltd, the handle painted with a bust portrait of the young Queen Victoria within a gilt crowned foliate scroll cartouche on blue ground, the reverse with VR monogram32cm longPorcelain handle free from cracks and restoration. Some gilt wear. Gilt collar with wear. Rosewood blade free from chips and cracks.
John Haslem (1808-1884): Miniature Bust Portraits of Mr and Mrs William Horsley, signed, inscribed and dated 1855/6 to the reverse, enamel10.5cm by 8.5cm, in gilt gesso frames and framed and glazedHaving joined the Derby porcelain factory as an apprentice painter at the age of 14, Haslem practiced drawing in his spare time painting portraits from life as well as copying Old Masters. He moved to London in 1835 as a pupil of ET Parris and was later patronised by Queen Victoria, the Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Sussex and other members of the Royal Family. The subject, William Horsley, possibly depicts the English composer and organist William HorsleyMiniatures not examined out of frame. Her frame with some damage and loss.
A Jacobite Portrait Goblet, circa 1750, the rounded funnel bowl engraved with a portrait bust of Prince Charles Edward Stuart beneath the motto Audentior ibo flanked by a thistle and oak leaf and acorn, the reverse with a rose spray with two buds, on a knopped air twist stem with basal knop20.5cm highSome typical minor surface wear and light scratches. No chips or cracks.
Circle of George Engleheart: Miniature Bust Portrait of a Gentleman, wearing a blue jacket and white stock, oval, 6.2cm by 5.1cm, on ivory, in gilt metal frame with glazed panel containing a lock of hair within a blue enamel borderA Similar Miniature Portrait of a Young Lady, wearing a lace-trimmed white dress, oval, 6.5cm by 5.2cm, on ivory, in a gilt metal case, the reverse with glazed panel enclosing plaited hair (2)With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration numbers ZM4XYSXC and NJVB76J9Gentleman - ivory free from splits and warping, painting free from any notable wear with some expected colour fading. Inner glass with a build up of mildew. Reverse blue enamel border with two large cracks.Lady - ivory free from splits and warping, painting free from any notable wear with some expected colour fading. Reverse of the glass with some mildew and a hook shaped crack to the right middle. Reverse plait with its mount coming loose from the frame and the hair also coming loose and un tied at this area.
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation-Related Items: Juliet Pannett (1911-2005) A photograph of the artist painting a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the silver frame Sheffield 1989, 22cm by 18cm overallA bust length portrait of Squadron Leader B.D. Lee (who served on active duty as a Doctor during the Second World War), wearing uniform, signed and dated 1956, oil on canvas, 90cm by 50cmA scrap book relating to the role of Squadron Leader B.D. Lee during the Coronation and other ephemeraA Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Gold Staff, 53cm long A Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Stool, 46cm wide A Coronation medal and ribbon (boxed) A bust length portrait of the husband of B.D. Lee, signed and dated 1971, oil on canvas, 90cm by 50cm A further bust portrait of Squadron Leader B.D. Lee, indistinctly signed and dated 1956, pastel, 49cm by 40cmJuliet Kathleen Pannett MBE FRSA (née Somers, 15 July 1911-22 August 2005) was an English portrait painter and was awarded an M.B.E in 1993
in the Empire-style, with three openwork panels depicting two maidens surrounding a vase with applied portrait bust, with foliage borders and on three foliage and flower feet, with plain silver liner13.7cm high, 12oz 9dwt, 387grWith maker's mark only under liner. stamped under each of the panels 'G. Palma'. There is overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some bruises and small splits to the openwork sides as well as some small repairs.
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