An Italian sculpted white marble portrait bust of a young boy, possibly the infant Christ, in Renaissance style, portrayed with serene visage and drapery surrounding the truncated torso, 29cm highIn around 1410, the Italian prelate and later Cardinal Giovanni Dominici recommended that parents display images of the Christ Child and the young John in their homes, to serve as moral examples for their children. Sculptors in and around Florence such as Desiderio da Settignano and his contemporaries Antonio Rossellino and Mino da Fiesole are known to have sculpted busts of young boys on a similar scale, which are often considered to represent these Saints as children.
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A large and impressive sculpted white marble bust of Edouard Colbert, Comte de Villacerf, after Martin Desjardins (Franco-Dutch, 1637-1694), in 17th century style, late 19th or 20th century, portrayed looking to dexter, with a cascading curled wig and voluminous drape surrounding the truncation, on a waisted circular socle, 89cm high, 68cm wideProvenance: the Ducommun dit Verron collection
Clytie, a large Copeland Parian bust, 19th century, stamped twice to the underside of the socle base,39cm wide56cm high27cm deepCondition report: A small firing crack to the underside of the nose and another amongst the hair behind the neck. Disclourstion to the surface of her chest, no obvious cause or restoration to that area
*Frederick James Halnon (1881-1958),a gilt bronze bust, 'The Crown of Victory', depicting a woman facing ahead wearing a laurel wreath, signed 'F. Halnon', on a rectangular serpentine marble plinth, 13cm wide15cm deep38cm highHalnon studied at the Goldsmiths' College School of Art under Alfred Drury; the influence of Drury's 'New Sculpture' can be seen in the present example. From 1904 he exhibited at the Royal Academy.*Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.Condition report: Some dirt, patination and scratches and light surface wear to bronze. Chips, cracks, imperfections and possible sympathetic repair to marble - a similar example sold recently (Dreweatts 10/12/2020 lot 827) has an almost identical plinth, which bears similar flaws, suggesting that the marble may have been repaired or stabilised at the time of manufacture. This is corroborated by the fact that the bronze and marble appear to have been together for a long time.
Circle of Samuel Cotes (1734-1818)Portrait of a lady, bust length, in a blue dress, her hair dressed with pearlsminiature on ivory5.7 x 4.8cm, oval, in a gilt-metal frame, the back engraved with the initials 'JF' encircled by leavesCondition report: Lower edge on the left side there appears to be a little damage to the blue paint. A little faded. Not seen outside of glazed frame.
English School, mid-18th centuryPortrait of a young gentleman, bust length, in a blue coat and white stockminiature on ivory3.3 x 2.8cm, oval, in a gilt-metal frame;and another of a young boy, half length, in a brown coatminiature on ivory3.3 x 2.8cm, oval, in a gilt-metal frame (2)Condition report: Gentleman in blue coat: Some damage at neck and around back of the head. Some light scratches to background and on blue coat. Lightly faded. A little wear along lower edge and in background on left. Gentleman in brown coat: The paint is worn and faded. Neither seen outside of glazed frames.
Circle of Thomas Hazelhurst (1740-1821)Portrait of John Wilson, bust length, in a black coat and white stockinscribed on paper verso 'John Wilson was born at Scarbro October 10th 1768. He was walking between two gentlemen in ..., was struck by a horse, and died immediately on the 19th of July 1807', miniature on ivory7 x 5.7cm, in an ebonised frameCondition report: The darker black on the lapels of the coat is cracking and there are some very small flakes missing. There is also some fluff caught in this black paint. A few thunderbugs and a little dust under the glass. Some brown glue at the visible extreme edge, top left. Not seen outside of glazed frame.
English School, late 18th centuryPortrait of a gentleman, bust length, in a black coat and a waistcoatminiature on ivory5.3 x 4.3cm, oval, in a 15ct gold frame, the back inset with a lock of hair and pearls and a blue glass borderCondition report: A little dust under the glass. No other obvious flaws. Not seen outside of glazed frame.
Circle of Charles Robinson (c.1760-1821)Portrait of a gentleman, bust length, in a blue coat and white stockminiature on ivory3 x 2cm, oval, in a 15ct gold frame, with blue enamel bezel and seed pearl borderCondition report: The frame with bracelet box clasp fittings, and with later brooch fitting. A small patch of possible retouching to the left of the face, between collar and hair. Dust under the glass. Not seen outside of glazed frame.
English School, early 19th centuryPortrait of a young gentleman, bust length, in a black coat and white stockminiature on ivory8.7 x 6.4cm, oval, in an ebonised frame and gilt-metal slipCondition report: A light scratch across the coat lapel. A pale line in front of the sitter's sideburn. The dark paint on the coat looks a little unfinished and blotchy. There is a pinky orange tinge to the top area of the portrait, including the hair. Not seen outside of glazed frame.
English School, early 19th centuryPortrait of a young officer, bust length, in a red coat and white sashminiature on ivory7.6 x 5.8cm, oval, in a 9ct gold frame, the back inset with plaited hairCondition report: The white paint on the sash has flaked quite considerably and there are many flecks of loose white paint under the glass. Both epaulettes also appear a little flakey. The left shoulder close to the edge has been rubbed. The upper half appears faded and there is some yellowing to the background. When held at a certain angle there appear to be lots of light scratches on and around the head. Not seen outside of glazed frame.
William Egley (1798-1870)Portrait of a gentleman, bust length, in a grey coat and blue stocksigned and dated 1843 verso, miniature on ivory5.8 x 4.6cm, in an ebonised frame with gilt-metal slipCondition report: The ivory appears a little warped or uneven. A very small brown speck of what appears to be damage close to the left edge on the shoulder of his coat. Possibly a tiny white speck of paint loss in the background to the left of his head. A dark grey spot on the coat in lower left corner. A few flecks of dust under the glass. Not seen outside of glazed frame.
Carl Wünnenberg (German, 1850-1929)Portrait of a young lady, bust length, in a blue dress with a white rose and gauze ruffsigned 'C WÜNNENBERG' u.r., oil on panel28 x 21.5cmCondition report: Oil on a small wooden panel which has a cradle attached to the reverse. The panel is stable with no splits at the edges. The paint layer has localised drying cracks. There are vertical ridges of paint following the woodgrain of the panel. This has caused some wear to the sitter’s chest. There is a small paint loss in the sitter’s hair with associated scratch to the surface. There are localised areas of retouching which are slightly matte and yellowed compared to the surrounding area. The varnish is slightly yellowed and glossy with a thick layer of dust on the surface.
Christopher Moore (Irish, 1790-1863),Mary-Jane, wife of George Evelyn Esquire, a marble bust, on a square plinth, engraved 'C.Moore Sculpt.1832' and to the side 'Mary-Jane, wife of George Evelyn Esquire' February 1829 Christopher Moore Sculpsit', 72cm highon an ebonised column, 109cm highCondition report: Chips to the base of the plinth which is cracked. The stand worn, dirty, knocked and veneer lifting and losses.
AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OFFICER'S SWORD, 80cm backsword blade struck with a the Moorish bust maker's mark of Abraham Smith, characteristic gilt hilt with shallow looping side guards, lobed quillon, D-shaped knuckle guard supported four scrolling support bars to one side and three on the other, spherical pommel, wire bound grip with Turk's heads.
A LATE 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH COMBINATION PLUG BAYONET AND HUNTING HANGER, 51cm blade, double edged towards the tip, etched with a neo-classical panel at the forte, marked to the centre with the figure of a Moor, highlighted in gilt, brass hilt, the crossguard with helmeted bust terminals, pommel finial decorated to match, ring turned ivory grip. The head of a Moor was used as a mark by Abraham Smith. For a similar example with identical quillons and pommel see Christies lot 21 16th December 2003 realised £1,195 and Martel Maides lot 536 11th December 2019 realised £1,200.
Galileo Pochini (19th C.). A carved alabaster bust of a medieval lady, inscribed 'de la Valliere', signed, height 18in.CONDITION: A number of tiny little bruises and knocks around the raised extremities and one or two light surface scuffs but overall in good condition, named on the left, signed on the right.
A reconstituted stone bust of a classical youth standing upon an ionic column pedestal, signed Papini.A., bust 2ft 7in. pedestal 2ft 5in.CONDITION: Looks to date to the late 20th century, weathered and lichen covered, one or two small knocks and chips but overall fair condition, signed to the side of the base of the plinth.
A Victorian ormolu ink stand, the central wafer box applied with a bust of a Shakespeare and flanked by cut glass wells, width 17.5in. depth 9in. height 6in.CONDITION: Overall with a slightly matted appearance rubbed down to the base bronze at the raised extremities, the lid of the wafer box may be a later replacement certainly has a differing finish to the rest of the piece, otherwise minor oxidisation spotting but overall fair to good condition.
Henry Jacobs. An Art Nouveau gilt bronze bust of a medieval maiden, signed, height 14in., on associated marble plinthCONDITION: Looks to have the original golden to greenish brown patination which is slightly rubbed and a little dirty, tip of her nose is dented, signed near the right shoulder, surface scuffing to the back, impressed initials to the lower back, comes with a marble plinth which is too small for the bust, width of bust 16in, plinth width 12.5in depth 8.5in., plinth rather scuffed.
A George III gold and inset oval portrait miniature ring, painted with the bust of a gentleman to sinister, with glazed cover, size I/J, gross 3.6 grams.CONDITION: Glazed cover very scratched. Wear to the setting in places. Possible old repair to one side of the shank where it joins the ring head.
A 20TH CENTURY RAYMOND PETTIGREW CARVED STONE BUST OF A NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN AND AN EAGLE, mounted on a wooden plinth, signed R. Pettigrew verso, height 15.5cm, a hardstone abstract carving of three wolves heads, the base marked 'E5701' BEN HENRY JNR, SIX NATIONS, ONT, CAN' and an ethnic male figure of flattened form, mounted on a square marble plinth, height 31.5cm (Condition:- minor chipping to Wolves and toes of male figure)
Kurfürstentum Sachsen - 1 Taler 1537, Herzog Johann Friedrich, Gemeinschaftsprägung mit Herzog Georg, Av: Büste mit geschultertem Kurschwert rechts, Rv: Bärtige Büste n.l., ss, berieben, Tönung, Kratzer, partiell leichte Schrötlingseinrisse an der Oberfläche, 28,48g Ag rau, BW Bank Blister. | Electorate of Saxony - 1 thaler 1537, Duke Johann Friedrich, joint minting with Duke Georg, Obv: Bust with shouldered electoral sword right, Rv: Bearded bust n.l.,VF, rubbed, toning, scratches, partially light red chipping on the surface, 28.48g Ag rough, BW Bank blister.
Nürnberg, Stadt - Konvolut Medaillen und Plaketten, 5 Stück, darunter a) Versilberte Bronzeplakette von Lauer auf die Maschinenfabrik ERNST MECK, ca. 3,5 x 5,5 cm. ss-vz b) Einseitige Bronzeplakette 1902, seinen Ehrenmitgliedern gewidmet vom Künstlerverein Nürnberg, ca. 3,5 x 5 cm, ss-vz c) Einseitige Bronzeplakette 1904, von Schwabe, auf die 50-Jahrfeier des Künstlervereins, ca. 5,5 x 3 cm, ss-vz d) Matt versilberte Bronzeplakette 1903 unsigniert, auf den Justizrat Georg Freiherrn von Kress, Erster Vorstand des Vereins für Geschichte der Stadt Nürnberg 1878-1903. Dessen Brustbild nach halbrechts, oben rechts das Kress'sche Wappen mit Freiherrnkrone / Fünf Zeilen Schrift. Ca. 6 x 4,8 cm. ss e) Versilberte einseitige Bronzeplakette 1896 von P. Kittler, auf den Architekten und Direktor des Gewerbemuseums, Dr. Theodor von Kramer. Dessen Brustbild nach links, darunter Gebäudeansicht. Ca. 4,5 x 3 cm, ss. Dazu König-Ludwig-Kreuz 1916. Am besten ansehen | Nuremberg, city - mixed lot of medals and badges, 5 pieces, including a) Silver-plated bronze badge from Lauer on the machine factory ERNST MECK, approx. 3.5 x 5.5 cm. VF-EF b) one-sided bronze plaque 1902, dedicated to its honorary members by the artists 'association Nuremberg, approx. 3.5 x 5 cm, VF-EF c) one-sided bronze plaque 1904, by Schwabe, on the 50th anniversary of the artists' association, approx. 5.5 x 3 cm, VF-EF d) Matt silver-plated bronze plaque unsigned 1903, to the judiciary Georg Freiherrn von Kress, first board member of the Association for the History of the City of Nuremberg 1878-1903. His half-right bust, top right the Kress coat of arms with a baron crown / five lines of writing. Approx. 6 x 4.8 cm. VF e) Silver-plated one-sided bronze plaque from 1896 by P. Kittler, to the architect and director of the trade museum, Dr. Theodor von Kramer. His bust to the left, below the building. Approx. 4.5 x 3 cm, VF. Also King Ludwig Cross 1916. Best to see
Nürnberg, Stadt - Versilberte Bronzemedaille 1896 von Lauer auf die 2. Bayerische Landes-, Industrie-, Gewerbe- und Kunstausstellung zu Nürnberg. Stadtansicht, darüber Medaillon mit dem Brustbild des bayerischen Prinzregenten / Ansicht des Ausstellungsgeländes, darüber verschlungene Hände in Lorbeerkranz vor Emblemen der Industrie und Kunst, unten zwei Stadtwappen auf Zweigen. D ca. 5 cm. ss-vz | Nuremberg, city - Silver-plated bronze medal from Lauer 1896 at the 2nd Bavarian State, Industry, Trade and Art Exhibition in Nuremberg. City view, above medallion with the bust of the Bavarian prince regent / view of the exhibition grounds, above it hands entwined in laurel wreaths in front of emblems of industry and art, below two city coats of arms on branches. D approx. 5 cm. ss-vz
Nürnberg, Stadt - Konvolut: 6 Medaillen, darunter a) + b) Große und kleine Bronzemedaille auf den 400. Geburtstag von Hans Sachs. Dessen bärtiges Brustbild von vorn / bei der großen Medaille rv. nimbierter Doppeladler mit Brustschild, darunter zwei Stadtwappen. Die kleine mit Henkelspur, D ca. 5 cm und 2,7 cm. ss c) Bronzemedaille 1892 von Lauer a. d. Tod v. Geheimrat Dr. Ottmar von ESSENWEIN, Direktor d. Germanischen Nationalmuseums Nürnberg, am 13. Oktober. Ansicht des Museums a. d. Vogelschau / Brustbild nach links. D ca. 6 cm, ss d) Bronzemedaille 1894 von Lauer auf das 250-jährige Bestehen des Pegnesischen Blumenordens. Brustbild des Präsidenten Dr. med. Wilhelm Beckh nach rechts / Parkansicht mit Tor. D ca. 4,5 cm. Der Pegnesische Blumenorden ist ein 1644 gegründeter Nürnberger Dichterbund. Der Name bezieht sich auf den Fluß Pegnitz. ss e) Bronzemedaille 1904 in Liebe den Blinden gewidmet, Blinden-Anstalt Nürnberg 1854-1904. D ca. 4,5 cm, ss, Rf. f) Bronzemedaille 1900 von Lauer auf den 500. Geburtstag von Johannes Gutenberg. Brustbild von Gutenberg nach halbrechts / 3 Wappen. D ca. 3,5 cm, ss | Nuremberg, city - mixed lot: 6 medals, including a) + b) large and small bronze medals on the 400th birthday of Hans Sachs. His bearded bust from the front / at the large medal rv. Nimbated double-headed eagle with breast shield, including two city coats of arms. The small one with handle mark, diameter approx. 5 cm and 2.7 cm. VF c) bronze medal 1892 by Lauer a. d. Death v. Privy Councilor Dr. Ottmar von ESSENWEIN, Director d. Germanic National Museum Nuremberg, October 13th. View of the museum a. d. Bird's eye view / half-length portrait to the left. D approx. 6 cm, VF d) 1894 bronze medal by Lauer on the 250th anniversary of the Pegnese Order of Flowers. Half-length portrait of the President Dr. med. Wilhelm Beckh to the right / view of the park with gate. D approx. 4.5 cm. The Pegnesian Flower Order is a Nuremberg poet association founded in 1644. The name refers to the river Pegnitz. VF e) Bronze medal dedicated to the blind in love in 1904, Nuremberg Institute for the Blind 1854-1904. D approx. 4.5 cm, VF, rim-nicks f) Bronze medal 1900 by Lauer on the 500th birthday of Johannes Gutenberg. Half-right portrait of Gutenberg / 3 coats of arms. D approx. 3.5 cm, VF
Württemberg-Teck - Silberne Hydramedaille o.J., von J. Chr. Müller, Herzog Friedrich Karl (1677-1693), Av: Gepanzertes Brustbild nach rechts in großer Perücke und mit Feldherrnbinde, unter Armabschnitt Signatur ICM, Rv: Herkules im Kampf mit siebenköpfiger Hydra, ss, leicht berieben, Tönung, Zainende Kratzer, Rand bearbeitet 34,9g rau. | Wuerttemberg-Teck - Silver hydra medal n.y., by J. Chr. Müller, Duke Friedrich Karl (1677-1693), Obv: Armoured bust portrait to the right in large wig and with field commander's armband, signature ICM under arm section, Rv: Hercules in battle with seven-headed hydra, VF, slightly rubbed, toning, clipped planchet, scratches, rim worked, 34.9g rough.
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