A gilt bronze profile bust of The Duke of Wellington, 19th century, mounted on a square hardwood panel, 30cm square.Provenance:Michael Trethewey. A Gentleman of Taste.We are delighted to be selling in this sale and over forthcoming sales, items from the estate of the collector Michael Trethewey. Michael had an unerring eye for quality. He was a frequent visitor to these auction rooms, an elegantly dressed, unassuming man who bought well and had a singular passion for old-school antiques.
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A modern carved marble head and shoulders bust of a young lady wearing a coloured headscarf and dress, raised on a contemporary black marble display pedestal, total height 180cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A 19th century bronzed spelter bust of Prince Albert, the reverse detailed 'Verlag Bei E.G.Zimmerman in Hanau', mounted on an ebonized pedestal, height 29cm, together with a cast gilt metal bust of William IV and a group of six cast bronzed resin portrait busts of the British monarchy, some detailed 'Harradine'.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Jan Davidz de Heem, 1606 Utrecht – 1683/84 Antwerpen, zug.JÜNGLINGSBÜSTE, UMGEBEN VON FRUCHT- UND BLUMENGEBINDEN Öl auf Leinwand. 170 x 123 cm.Das äußerst großformatige Gemälde, in betörender Qualität ausgeführt, zeigt im Zentrum der schwarzgrundigen Gesamtdarstellung eine steinerne Jünglingsbüste im Stil der Antike. Sie ist umrahmt von einem trompe-l’oel-artig gemalten, großen barocken Steinrahmen mit ausziehenden Voluten und einem, unterhalb der Büste angemeißelten, geflügelten Engelskopf, in Art eines Epitaphs. Die Wiedergabe der Bildhauerelemente in Steingrau, leicht verschattet. Umso mehr bricht die leuchtende Farbenfülle der Frucht- und Blumengebinde hervor, die in vier größeren Partien zusammengefasst sind. Zwischen Blattwerk zeigen die einzelnen Gebinde helle Trauben, Rosen und Hibiskusblüten, daneben Nelken und entsprechendes Blattwerk. Dazwischen gebunden sind Pfirsiche, ein geöffneter Granatapfel, Zitrusfrüchte und Pflaumen, am Unterrand etliche reife Feigen. Himbeeren und leuchtend rote Kirschen fügen sich in die Farbkomposition ein, jeweils vor dem fein gemalten Blattwerk bewusst abgehoben. In der Blumenstilllebenmalerei der Zeit üblich, lassen sich auch Insekten wie Maikäfer und Schmetterling finden. Gemäß der Blumensymbolik der Zeit erscheinen die einzelnen Blüten und Früchte auf die Jugend der Knabenbüste zu verweisen, möglicherweise als eine persönliche Hommage. (†) (12901422) (11)Jan Davidsz de Heem,1606 Utrecht – 1683/84 Antwerp, attributedBUST OF A YOUNG MAN SURROUNED BY BOUQUETS OF FLOWERS AND FRUITOil on canvas.170 x 123 cm. (†)
Della Robbia-WerkstattGLASIERTE TERRAKOTTABÜSTE „MADONNA MIT DEM KIND“ Höhe: 53 cm.Breite: 73 cm.Tiefe: ca. 11 cm.Florenz.In hellem Ton geformt und weiß glasiert. Die jugendliche Maria in Halbfigur, der Oberkörper leicht nach links, dem stehenden Kind entgegengerichtet. Das Kleid mit Kordel und Schleife gegürtet, der glatt gearbeitete Mantel wird durch ein schmales Band über der Brust zusammengehalten. Die linke Hand der Mutter liegt dem Knie des Kindes auf, das Kind hält in der rechten Hand einen Vogel, die Linke ist zum Segensgestus erhoben. Die Nimben beider Figuren in Form flacher Scheiben gearbeitet. Insgesamt im Dreiviertel-Hochrelief geformt, die Rückseite unglasiert, der helle gebrannte Ton weist durch Stege getrennte Vertiefungen auf, um das Werk beim Brand zu festigen. Der Bildhauer Luca della Robbia (1400-1482) war neben Ghiberti (1378-1443) und Donatello (um 1386-1466) Mitbegründer der Florentiner Frührenaissance. Er war auch der erste jener Künstlerfamilie, die sich nach Arbeiten in Marmor ganz der Terrakottatechnik verschrieben hatten. Seine wesentliche Neuerung bestand um 1442 in der Erfindung der „terra invetriata“, der mit Bleizinnglasur überzogenen Terrakottaplastik. Die von ihm gegründete Werkstatt in Florenz war nun in der Lage, die teure Produktion von Marmorwerken durch schnell zu fertigende, preisgünstigere Arbeiten zu substituieren. So waren auch kleine Gemeinden, Pfarreien und Privatleute in der Lage, künstlerisch höchstwertige, plastische Bildwerke zur Ausstattung von Kapellen, als Andachtsreliefs an Gebäuden etc. zu erwerben. Dazu kommt, dass auch mehrere Abformungen nach einem Modell gefertigt werden konnten. Der Erfolg des Familienunternehmens blieb nicht aus. Andrea della Robbia (1435-1525), Neffe des Luca, übernahm die Werkstatt. Mit Giovanni della Robbia (1469-1529) wirkte bereits die dritte Generation. Lediglich Girolamo della Robbia (1488-1566) jüngster Sohn des Andrea und Bruder des Giovanni, zog nach Frankreich, um für Franz I zu arbeiten. Die Werke der über ein Jahrhundert wirkenden Bildhauerfamilie lassen sich nicht immer leicht zuordnen. Noch im 19. Jahrhundert wurden nach alten Formen Werke erneut gefertigt. Bei dem hier vorliegenden Werk zeigt die plastische Gestaltung überwiegend die Handschrift des Andrea della Robbia. Einige wenige, altersbedingte Glasurabsplitterungen, vor allem am Handrücken des Kindes. A. R.Literatur: Vgl. Giancarlo Gentilini, Della Robbia, Luca, in: Massimiliano Pavan (Hrsg.), Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani (DBI). Bd. 37: Della Fratta – Della Volpaia, Rom 1989. Vgl. Paul Schubring, Luca della Robbia und seine Familie, Bielefeld 1905. (1290846) (1) (11)Della Robbia workshopGLAZED TERRACOTTA BUST “THE VIRGIN AND CHRIST CHILD”Height: 53 cm. Width: 73 cm. Depth: ca. 11 cm.Florence, possibly 16th century.The sculptor Luca della Robbia (1400-1481) was a pioneer of Early Renaissance in Florence alongside Ghiberti and Donatello. He was also the first of his family of artists devoted entirely to the terracotta technique after working in marble initially. His main innovation in ca. 1442 was the invention of the so called “terra invetriata”, terracotta sculpture covered with lead-tin glaze.Andrea della Robbia (1435-1525), Luca´s nephew, took over his workshop followed by Giovanni della Robbia (1469-1529) in third generation. Only Girolamo della Robbia (1488-1566), the youngest son of Andrea and brother of Giovanni, moved to France to work for King Francis I. It is not always easy to discern the works of this family of sculptors, who were active for more than a century. Works were still being made using old moulds as late as the 19th century. The sculptural design of the present work predominantly shows the signature of Andrea della Robbia. With a few, age-related glaze chips, especially on the back of the Child´s hand. Literature:cf. Giancarlo Gentilini, Della Robbia, Luca, in: Massimiliano Pavan (ed.), Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani (DBI), vol. 37: Della Fratta-Della Volpaia, Rome 1989.cf. Paul Schubring, Luca della Robbia und seine Familie. Künstler Monographien, Bielefeld 1905.
Attributed to Frans Pourbus the Younger (Antwerp 1569-1622 Paris)Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in an embroidered doublet with a black sash and a ruff oil on canvas58.3 x 46.6cm (22 15/16 x 18 3/8in).in a Sansovino frameFootnotes:ProvenancePrivate Collection, UK, since 1999This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO INTALGIO FOB PENDANTS, MID 18TH CENTURY1st: Depicting the bust of a man, of carved hardstone, the surmount, eyes and buttons set with rose-cut diamonds, with an emerald and ruby collar, the base set with an intaglio carved to read 'AMOVR POVR AMOVR', 2nd: The carved banded agate depicting the bust of a woman, the base with engraved foliate detail and set with rose-cut diamonds, further set with a carnelian intaglio depicting the bust of a woman facing right, lengths: 1st 3.8cm, 2nd 2.7cm (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
MULTIGEM-SET BROOCHThe left-facing bust set with vari-cut gemstones, including emerald, tourmaline and moonstone, and carved mother-of-pearl floral accents, length 5.4cmThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
SHELL CAMEO, BANDED AGATE AND HALF PEARL BROOCH AND FOUR BANDED AGATE DRESS STUDS, CIRCA 1890The shell cameo depicting the back of a male bust, profile facing right, within a half pearl surround, accented by four square banded agate cabochons, together with four dress studs set with square banded agate cabochons, four unmounted banded agate cabochons, ten loose half pearls and one drilled seed pearl, cameo detached from brooch mount, lengths: cameo 4.0cm, brooch 5.7cm, studs 0.8cm (21)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
CORAL CAMEO AND TURQUOISE NECKLACE, 19TH CENTURYThe coral corallium rubrum cameos depicting a female bust, each between turquoise cabochons, decorated with cannetille borders, mounted in gold, length 39.0cm, cased by Carrington & Co., 130 Regent St. W.Footnotes:Please note, this lot will be subject to US Fish and Wildlife regulations if imported into the USA.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
[AP] A RARE 1788 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD WITH FOLDING GUARD with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, etched with a Turkish bust, a sun-in-splendour and foliage at the forte, iron hilt comprising a pair of obtusely pointed langets, quillon, slender knuckle-guard incorporating an additional frontal guard secured by a catch at the base, faceted back-strap and wire-bound leather-covered grip (light surface rust and areas of pitting), in steel-mounted tooled leather scabbard (probably the original, shrinkage), the locket inscribed~ Knubley, Charing Cross, London~, and two rings for suspension 80.5 cm; 31 ¾ in blade John Knubley, a royal sword cutler, gunmaker and supplier to the Ordnance, is recorded 1750-95. After his death his widow continued the business until 1797. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
[AP] A 1788 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, etched with classical figures, trophies-of-arms, a bust portrait, the crowned Royal arms and cypher and foliage over almost its entire length, iron hilt including a pair of slender rounded langets, knuckle-guard and faceted back-strap, banded wooden grip (half missing), in a 1796 light cavalry trooper~s scabbard with two rings for suspension (chemically cleaned, painted silver throughout) 84.8 cm; 33 3/8 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
[AP] A CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD, LATE 18TH CENTURY with curved blade double-edged towards the point, formed with a long fuller on each face, etched and gilt with trophies, dragons, celestial motifs and a hussar bust on a blued panel (faded, areas of light pitting), finely engraved iron stirrup hilt comprising langets decorated with a trophy-of-arms centring on a Britannia shield, faceted quillon, knuckle-guard, chequered back-strap and cap pommel, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its leather scabbard (torn), with iron locket, chape and middle band engraved en suite with the hilt 83.2 cm; 32 ¾ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
A 9ct gold oval shell cameo brooch depicting the head and shoulders profile bust of a young woman facing sinister, a rolled gold heart-shaped pendant necklace, a Chester hallmarked envelope stamp case on chain, and a Victorian white metal seal topped propelling pencil and dip pen with inset hardstone seal, in a Bell & Dams case Location: Cab
Royal Garrison Artillery Meritorious Service Medal. Awarded to 12766 SJT L. LILLYMAN RGA. Officially re-named. .... Accompanied by a Royal Navy Long Servivce and Good Conduct Medal (GVR Admiral bust) awarded to 150281 G.A. PERRY SBS HMS PRESIDENT II. (2 items) Captain John Lillyman served in the ranks of the RGA landing in France with the rank of Sergeant attached to the 143rd Siege Battery. He was awarded to the MSM LG 28th July 1920 and was Commissioned in November 1919.
George Bower, 1678, 17th Century medallion with the bust of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey, right, hair long, in falling lace collar, doublet buttoned, and mantle over shoulders; two hands strangling him with his cravat, the obverse with the Pope's head and the Devil's joined in one face, 36mm diameter
An Egyptian granite bust of an official New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period, circa 1550-655 B.C.Wearing a shoulder-length striated bag wig, with prominent ears, the eye-brows carved in raised relief, the finely delineated eyes with extended cosmetic lines, with full lips and soft rounded jawline, 19.5cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Mrs W. Elias-Vaes (1908-2002) collection, Netherlands, reputedly acquired in 1970, at Sotheby's-Mak van Waay, Amsterdam. Property from the Private Collection of the late Mrs Elias-Vaes; Christie's, Amsterdam, 29 April 2010, lot 998.Private collection, Europe. Exhibited:Het Kralings Museum, 20 Rooms, the private collection of Mr Elias Vaes, 1990-2002.There is a similar black granite head of an official at the British Museum, acc. no. EA66836, of comparable dimensions and also dated from the New Kingdom - Third Intermediate Period. The features of the officials bear a close resemblance, both having eyebrows carved in raised relief, strong cosmetic lines, broad nostrils and full lips. The rendering of the bag wig, which is striated and set low on the forehead, is also similar.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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