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Click here to subscribeMichael Sutty (contemporary) Marlene Dietrich, a large bronze bust after the German-American actress (1901-d1992) with a textured finish and rouged lips, signed and dedicated verso ‘For Peter, Michael Sutty’, on a stepped polished black slate trapezoid base with a further separate heavy trapezoid plinth, sold together with original plaster mould and original invoice, 69cm high (including base)
An early 20th century bronze garden six-light candelabra, of scroll form, surmounted by a pair of classical figures, one blowing a horn, the other with a symbol, the stem cast with a portrait bust of Orlando Gibbons and the date 1583-1625, the reverse with an inscription ' IN MEMORY OF CHRISTOPHER TYE AND ORLANDO GIBBONS CHORISTERS GIVEN BY FRIENDS OF THE CHAPEL 1924', 194.7cm high, 101.3cm wide.
Neo-Classical styled Americana, produced at the famed F. Barbdienne Foundry. Marked on back side of bust.Stamp into base is Reduction Mecanique, Collas Brevete 19th century. Beautiful deep warm rich patina. Dimensions: 10.75" H X 6.25"WCountry of Origin: France Condition: Patina consistent with age.
Standing figures in stylish period fashion, showing a variety of patterns. Female feeding doves from apron. Male give treat to dog.This pair is modeled in traditional period dress and meticulously decorated to show off the variety of skill and imagination of the world renowned German porcelain manufacturer. Intricately decorated down to the lace in her bodice and ruffles in his open shirt, these figures depict the imaginary vision of bucolic French country folk - young female in three quarters length blouse, open neck to bust line, lace collaret around neck, large print flower medallions ornaments her tight waist coat and lace bodice. She holds a pale yellow apron with lace edge which sits atop two more layers of patterned dress, her pink buckled slippers showing just out from under her petticoat. She is feeding doves from her apron clutched in one hand and the other feeding the birds that are individually modeled and sit at her feet pecking the seed.The realistic grain swaddled in her billowing apron shows the depth of care that took to make these. Peasant gentleman standing contra pasto looking at man's most loyal friend. The man holds a treat in his raised right coaxing the brown and white canine to beg or sit. He cradles his large brim brown hat under this same arm. He wears the same elaborate large print rose medallion material as his female companion for his coat with an unbuttoned ruffled shirt underneath.His dress is completed with a gilt edged, stippled pattern waistcoat over purplish striped trousers, white hosiery and brown slippers with elaborate bow. A leather satchel with orange strap hangs from his right shoulder with one hand inside to procure treats for his gentle beast. A supportive brocage tree stump anchors his back leg. Both marked with cross swords of Meissen. Dimensions: 10"Manufacturer: Attributed MeissenCountry of Origin: France Condition: Good, some damage to her lace bodice.
Modeled in Parian porcelain, evoking the look of Paros marble.A classical inspired portrait bust in Parian of Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, (1792–1863), British Army officer and a Commander-in-Chief of British forces in India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. A hero and a favorite of Queen Victoria, he was raised to the peerage as Baron Clyde in 1858. This impressive bust dates from that year. No factory marks but not unusual. Attribution from Wedgwood online museum. Issued: c. 1858Dimensions: 10.5"W X 6.5"D X 16" HManufacturer: WedgwoodCountry of Origin: United Kingdom Condition: Good condition
dating: last quarter of the 17th Century provenance: Brescia, Smooth-bore, four-stage, 11.5 mm cal. barrels, first octagonal, signed 'GIRONIMO MUTTO', after a short segment of sixteen facets the two, round parts, divided by the rings; locks signed on the left side 'Frances Garat', engraved and chiselled with floral motifs, cock's screws with bass-relieved bust. Wooden, full stocks (restores) with iron mounts, decorated with busts and floral motifs in bass-relief, pierced counter-plates. Iron-tipped wooden ramrods. Iron parts are very cleaned. Rare pair for a left-handed person. length 38 cm.
dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Indopersia, The smallest with double-edged blade, engraved with a bust, snake and symbols (inscriptions?). Tapering ferrule in damask. The other with fine, triple tip, undulated external blades, with base finely engraved with floral motifs, partially inlaid in silver. Long, tapering ferrule. height 44 - 60 cm.
dating: late 18th Century provenance: France, Smooth-bore, two-stage, octagonal and round, 12 mm cal. barrels, decorated with golden floral and geometrical motifs; tangs engraved with a mask; locks with floral motifs. Wooden, full stocks, slightly embossed and decorated with filigree, iron mounts, engraved en suite, butt-plates with a bust. Wooden ramrods. length 18.5 cm.
dating: Mid 18th Century provenance: Spain, Smooth-bore, three-stage, 14 mm cal. barrel, first octagonal, with golden marks 'P. STBVA' under a cross and among the stars, of sixteen facets after a segment, round and with moulded muzzle, finished; engraved tang; flintlock, finely engraved and slightly chiselled; wooden, full stock with brass mounts, counter-plate pierced with snakes and bust, butt-plate with a big mask in bass-relief and escutcheon, with a fine bust under a mask. Wooden ramrod. length 51 cm.
dating: about 1580 provenance: North Italy, In iron, composed of thirteen, riveted plates, the first provided with three buckles and engraved as the following eleven, decorative elements on a grained and gilded ground. The last plate is higher and with two medallions with a bust and file-roped border. dimensions 28.5 x 27 cm.
dating: 18th Century provenance: Bologna, Smooth-bore, four-stage, 11 mm cal. barrel, octagonal first part, signed 'LAZARO', two round parts divided by the rings after a short segment of sixteen facets; smooth tang. Fine and elegant snaphaunce flintlock signed 'Acqua Fresca', finely engraved with a female bust and floral motifs, cock's tang with thin curls, chiselled batterie, sliding pan cover, partially engraved inside. Briar-root, full stock, slightly embossed with profiling. Iron mounts, engraved with floral motifs, elegant counter-plate, engraved and embossed with thin branches; butt-plate with a beautiful mask. Back part with a small escutcheon, engraved with a face. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod. length 28.5 cm.
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