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A Pair of Large Continental Bisque Porcelain Figures of a Gallant and His Lady, in 18th century style, he standing wearing a tricorn hat, purple jacket and floral waistcoat, a sword at his left side, she wearing a plumed hat, pink cloak, green bodice and floral dresses, each on circular mound bases, 67cm high Some minor chipping. Item possibly missing from her left hand. Some wear and losses to enemals. 190613
After Giambologna: The Rape of the Sabines, Bronze, late 19th century, as a nude Roman, cloak over his shoulder, struggling with an upheld nude sabine, upon canted rectangular veined marble flat plinth, 34.5cm high The marble figure of the Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna is in the Loggia Dei Lanzi in Florence Several chips on the marble base and filled stress cracks etc in the same. The bronze itself has a heavy contrived patena, some slightly varied colour and intensity. 310513
Circle of Jacob Huysmans (1633-1680) Flemish Portrait of Ann, Viscountess Bayning, wife of H Murray Esqr, standing, three-quarter length, wearing a cream satin dress and blue cloak, pearl necklace and earrings Inscribed, oil on canvas, 127cm by 102cm In fully restored condition. Relined, cleaned, restored, varnished and reframed. Retained some original impasto. Crackelure and some overcleaning. In an plain outer black and partially gilded frame. 170513
The George Haywood archive of ephemera and articles relating to the life of a rifleman 1891 - 1901. To include army account book, pay books, record book, three albums of period photographs of India and China. An opium pipe, a Chinese ladies cloak, Emperors Guard Uniform and books including 'Rifle Brigade' chronicles 1892, 1893, 1897, 1900 and 1901.
Anatole Jean Guillot (French, 1865-1911) a mid-brown patinated bronze figure of a Renaissance period gentleman in a short tunic and long cloak, holding a ewer in one hand and a hammer in the other, on a bowfronted cavetto moulded base, signed `J Guillot`, 17¾in. (45cm.) high. See Illustration.
A vari-coloured agate set bracelet, probably Scottish, designed as four quatrefoil shaped cornelian links with dished decoration alternating with faceted hexagonal links, on a snap clasp, and a filigree cloak clasp designed as two shield shaped hooks with filigree and beaded decoration, connected by a three row chain.
Russian Icon of Saint Nikolai. The polychrome plaque featuring St. Nikolai holding the word of God in the form of a book, reserved against a green ground, Saint with Cyrillic title painted above his halo, on his head an elaborate gilt and jeweled crown, flanked in upper left corner by Jesus with his right hand raised in benediction, in the right corner Virgin Mary in her blue cloak holding a surplice. Dimensions 10 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 1/2 inches (26.5 x 30.5 x 1.5 cm) Provenance: From a San Francisco Estate. Starting Price: $400
A RARE ICON OF THE HOLY PRINCE VSEVOLODSTAMP OF VASILY GURYANOV ON THE REVERSE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, OKLAD STAMPED WITH MAKER`S MARK OF ANTIP KUZMICHEV IN CYRILLIC, MOSCOW, 1899-1908, 84 STANDARD.31.5 by 27 cm.Provenance: Acquired by the previous owner from the heirs of Vsevolod Rudnev in Paris in the 1960s. Private collection, Europe. Related Literature: For St Vsevolod iconography, see Pravoslavnaya entsiklopedia (Orthodox Encyclopaedia), Moscow, 2005, vol. 9, pp. 549-550. For an example of a similar Olovyanishnikov shirt, see Religioznoe iskusstvo: sbornik rabot tserkovnoi i grazhdanskoi utvari, vypolnennoi Tovarischestvom P.I. Olovyanishnikova synovya. 1901-1911 (Religious Art: Collection of Religious and Civil Works by the P.I. Olovyanishnikov and Sons Manufactory. 1901-1911), Moscow, 1911, p. 160.This precious commissioned image by the well-known Imperial icon painter, V.P. Guryanov, depicts Vsevolod (baptised Gavriil) Prince of Novgorod, c. 1095-1138; the eldest son of Mstislav (Feodor) and eldest grandson of Vladimir Monomakh, Prince of Kiev. Local veneration of the Prince as a saint was established by the late 12th century and his canonisation took place in 1549. Icons depicting Prince Vsevolod are few in number – the well-known ones mainly show the saint full-length, holding the Pskov Trinity Cathedral – the church he founded and where he is buried. The only other known icon of “The Blessed Prince St. Vsevolod, baptised Gavriil, Miracle-worker of Pskov” from the turn of the 20th century, was produced in 1900 by another eminent icon-painter, M.I. Dikarev, as one of a calendar series for the chapel of the Marble Palace, St. Petersburg. This icon by Guryanov is one of the best examples of tempera painting in the late 19th and early 20th century; the face, rendered in a laboriously detailed hatching technique and the rich finish to the shirt, cloak and princely cap are all evidence that the icon was commissioned for a wealthy patron or as a valuable commemorative gift. Furthermore, it was planned from the outset that the image should be adorned by an oklad. The object’s high value is also evident in the masterly execution of the chased silver framework and the expensive gold brocade ‘shirt’ by the Olovyanishnikov factory. A unique feature of the oklad is the separate silver plating on the sword, which not only emphasises the saint’s princely origins but also reminds the viewer of an actual relic – Prince Vsevolod’s original sword – which until 1917 was kept on the saint’s tomb at the Trinity Cathedral in Pskov. The oklad was manufactured by A.I. Kuzmichev, the owner of a major jewellery workshop in Moscow. This master jeweller was the only one in pre-revolutionary Russia to have had official contracts with Tiffany & Co, the famous American jewellers. Although the icon has no presentation plate, it was undoubtedly intended for a person with the same name as the saint. According to its last owner, the icon was acquired in France in the 1960s from the heirs of V.F. Rudnev, a naval hero of the Russo-Japanese War. A number of considerations support the oral evidence that the artefact belonged to Rear Admiral (1905) Vsevolod Feodorovich Rudnev (1855-1913), Captain of the illustrious cruiser Varyag, which under his command, took on her unequal fight at the Battle of Chemulpo. The first consideration is that the name Vsevolod was relatively uncommon at the turn of the 20th century. Secondly, the depiction of the saint as a Warrior Prince, suggests the recipient’s affiliations were in the military sphere. Thirdly, the Rudnev family’s move to France may explain why the icon appeared on the western antique market. And fourthly, the presentation of this icon may have coincided with a ceremony for the heroes of the Russo-Japanese War in Moscow, 14th April, 1904. Among the events was a dinner in honour of the officers of Varyag at the English Club and a copy of the menu bears the signature of V.F. Rudnev. During the ceremonies, the Commanding Officer of Varyag may well have been presented, in accordance with tradition, with a valuable icon of his saintly Warrior Prince namesake. Coincidentally, 2013 also marks the centenary of the Rear Admiral’s death. So, offered here at auction is not only an artefact of high artistic culture with rare iconography, but also an exceptional commemorative object in terms of its historical significance. "
A 19th century KPM Berlin porcelain plaque depicting a Saint, her eyes raised to the heavens, wearing a white dress and blue cloak, bears impressed sceptre and "KPM" marks verso and incised No's. "93/4" and "73/8" housed within a green leather rectangular frame stamped "Jarrold & Co., 18 Sloane Street, SW", 25 cm x 18.5 cm
Italian Medals Francesco Redi (1626-1698), physician and poet. Medal molten 1684, opus: Massimiliano Soldani Benzi (1656-1740). AE (g205,5; mm 87,9). FRANCISCVS REDI PATRITIVS ARETINVS, bust to r. with curly hair and cloak draped, under the truncation of the bust: M. SOLD.1684. Rv. The Triumph of Bacco, Bacco standing with cup in his right hand and thyrsus in left; at the right Sileno is riding a donkey, around satyrs and bacchantes dancing and playing, in exergue: CANEBAM, molded edge.Vannel-Toderi 36; Bargello Inv. 7839; Johnson 140 fig. 126. Rare and extremely fine molding, two sheets joined together, fast extremely fine. ; ; Medaglia fusa 1684, opus: Massimiliano Soldani Benzi (1656-1740). AE (g 205,5; mm 87,9). FRANCISCVS REDI PATRITIVS ARETINVS, busto a d. con capelli riccioluti e mantello drappeggiato, sotto la troncatura del busto: M. SOLD.1684. Rv. Il Trionfo di Bacco, Bacco stante con coppa nella mano destra e tirso nella sinistra; a destra Sileno in groppa ad un asino, intorno satiri e baccanti che danzano e suonano, in esergo: CANEBAM, bordo modanato. Vannel-Toderi 36; Bargello Inv. 7839; Johnson 140 fig. 126. Rara e splendida fusione, due lamine unite assieme, q.spl. Starting Price: €256
Italian Medals Francesco Redi (1626-1698), physician and poet. Medal molten 1684, opus: Massimiliano Soldani Benzi (1656-1740). AE (g205,5; mm 87,9). FRANCISCVS REDI PATRITIVS ARETINVS, bust to r. with curly hair and cloak draped, under the truncation of the bust: M. SOLD.1684. Rv. Minerva with spear in the act of discovering the Nature sitting and leaning against an altar from which rises a snake, a deer behind and in the background a temple with columns, the inscription on the lintel: SALVTI, in exergue: M. SOLDANVS. F (wear, not law), molded edge. Vannel-Toderi 37; Bargello Inv. 7838; Rzzini 931; Johnson 140 fig. 127. Merger of two plates joined together, very fine ; ; Medaglia fusa 1684, opus: Massimiliano Soldani Benzi (1656-1740). AE (g 205,5; mm 87,9). FRANCISCVS REDI PATRITIVS ARETINVS, busto a d. con capelli riccioluti e mantello drappeggiato, sotto la troncatura del busto: M. SOLD.1684. Rv. Minerva con lancia nell’atto di scoprire la Natura seduta e appoggiataad un’ara dalla quale si leva un serpente, dietro un cervo e sullo sfondo un tempio a colonne, sull’architrave la scritta: SALVTI, in esergo: M. SOLDANVS. F (usura, non si legge), bordo modanato. Vannel-Toderi 37; Bargello Inv. 7838; Rzzini 931; Johnson 140 fig. 127. Fusione in due lamine unite assieme, bb. Starting Price: €240
Italian Medals Antonio Cocchi (1695-1758), physician, philosopher and man of letters. Medal molten 1745, opus: Antonio Selvi. AE (g 214,2; mm 85,5). ANT COCCHIVS PHIL MED ANAT ANTIQ FLOREN AET L, bust to r. with wig and cloak draped, below the cut-off arm: A SELVI F. Rv. INLVSTRANT COMMODA VITÆ, Philosophy with scepter and book and Igea with the staff of Esculapio, scientific instrument and books, esergo: MDCCXXXXV, molded edge. Vannel-toderi 205; Bargello Inv. 7609;Johnson 146. Rare and beautiful artistic casting, on the edge essays of metal, very fine. ; ; Medaglia fusa 1745, opus: Antonio Selvi. AE (g 214,2; mm 85,5). ANT COCCHIVS PHIL MED ANAT ANTIQ FLOREN AET L, busto a d. con parrucca e mantello drappeggiato, sotto la troncatura del braccio: A SELVI F. Rv. INLVSTRANT COMMODA VITÆ, la Filosofia con scettro e libro e Igea col bastone di Esculapio, strumento scientifico e libri, all’esergo: MDCCXXXXV, bordo modanato. Vannel-toderi 205; Bargello Inv. 7609;Johnson 146. Rara e bella fusione artistica, sul bordo saggi di metallo, bb. Starting Price: €200
Italian Medals Pietro Trapassi (1689-1782), called: Pietro Metastasio. Cast medal 1754, opus: Antonio Salvi. AE (g 165,4; mm 86,8).PETRUS METASTASIUS POETA CAESAREUS MDCCLIV, bust three-quarter with wig and cloak draped. Rv. APOLLINI AVSTRIACO, Apollo graduated with the harp in the laurel tree, to l. Comedy with the palm branch and mask in his left hand, to r. Metastasio, in exergue: A SELVI F, bordo modanato. Vannel-Toderi 229; Bargello Inv. 7775; Rizzini 1171. Extremely fine art castings, dated 1754 and signed by Selvi, a year after the death of the medalist took place in 1753. ; ; Medaglia fusa 1754, opus: Antonio Salvi. AE (g 165,4; mm 86,8). PETRUS METASTASIUS POETA CAESAREUS MDCCLIV, busto di tre quarti con parrucca e mantello drappeggiato. Rv. APOLLINI AVSTRIACO, Apollo laureato con la cetra sotto albero di alloro, a s. la Commedia con ramo di palma e maschera nella mano sinistra, a d. Metastasio, in esergo: A SELVI F, bordo modanato. Vannel-Toderi 229; Bargello Inv. 7775; Rizzini 1171. Splendida fusione artistica, datata 1754 e firmata dal Selvi, data posteriore la morte del medaglista avvenuta nel 1753. Starting Price: €224
Italian Medals Lorenzo de’ Medici (1599-1648), youngest son of Ferdinando I. Cast medal first half of the XVIII century, opus: Antonio Selvi. AE (g 134,1; mm 83). LAVRENTIUS AB – ETRVR PRINCE, armored bust to l., long hair with curls and cloak draped over the left shoulder. Rv. without legend, two laurel branches form an open crown on the bottom, molded edge. Vannel-Toderi 327; Bargello Inv. 7320. Pleasant fusion, very fine. ; ; Medaglia fusa prima metà del XVIII secolo, opus: Antonio Selvi. AE (g 134,1; mm 83). LAVRENTIUS AB – ETRVR PRINCE, busto corazzato a s., capelli lunghi con riccioli e mantello drappeggiato sulla spalla sinistra. Rv. senza legenda, due rami di alloro formano una corona aperta sul basso, bordo modanato. Vannel-Toderi 327; Bargello Inv. 7320. Piacevole fusione, bb. Starting Price: €128
Italian Medals Giovan Battista Fagiuoli (1660-1742), satirical poet and playwright. Cast medal 1775, opus: Giovanni Zanobio Weber. AE (g 153,2; mm 87,5). IOHANNES BAPTISTA FAGIUOLI CIVIS ET POETA FLOR, bust to r. with cloak draped. Rv. IVCUN FROM ET IDO NEA VI TAE in a roll of paper ribbon, Poetry own with laurel wreath leaning against an altar on which book, the lower the god Pan in youthful appearance and half goat`s body in the act of picking up a theatrical mask, background ancient architecture with arches and columns, in exergue: MDCCLV, molded edge. Vannel-Toderi 398; Bargello Inv. 7659. Rare and extremely fine artistic casting with patina leather color, extremely fine. ; ; Medaglia fusa 1775, opus: Giovanni Zanobio Weber. AE (g 153,2; mm 87,5). IOHANNES BAPTISTA FAGIUOLI CIVIS ET POETA FLOR, busto a d. con mantello drappegiato. Rv. IVCUN DA ET IDO NEA VI TAE in cartiglio a nastro, la Poesia stante con corona di alloro appoggiata ad un’ara su cui libro, in basso il dio Pan in aspetto giovanile e metà corpo di capra nell’atto di raccogliere una maschera teatrale, sullo sfondo architetture antiche ad archi e colonne, in esergo: MDCCLV, bordo modanato. Vannel-Toderi 398; Bargello Inv. 7659. Rara e splendida fusione artistica, con patina color cuoio, spl. Starting Price: €360
Italian Medals Torquato Tasso (1544-1595), illustrious Italian poet. Great uniface gilt-bronze plaque, a fusion of the late XVII century, opus: Domenico Ambrogi called Meneghino del Brizzi (1600-1678). AE (mm 148). TORQVATO TASSO, graduated bust facing left with a long beard and wearing a cloak folded, molded edge. Voltolina 1020. Rare and extremely fine artistic fusion, appears to be the only production medals note by Domenico Ambrogi. ; ; Starting Price: €400
Hand painted porcelain plaque, 19th century, possibly KPM (backing has not been opened). Depicting a beauty dressed in flowing Empire style gown with ermine trimed cloak descending a staircase. Set against a classical background. In period velvet covered frame. Plaque 5.25"h x 3.5"w; frame 8.5"h x 6.75"w. Starting Price $500
A Meissen porcelain figure allegorical of Winter, late 19th/early 20th Century, modelled as a Cupid wearing ice skates, draped in a fur lined cloak and holding a snowball, seated on a plinth, crossed swords in underglaze blue to base and red painted `13`, height approx 11.5cm (restored), together with a 19th Century Continental porcelain figure of a young girl standing on a naturalistic base beside an urn, unmarked (restored).
STREISAND, BARBRA - AND HERB RITTSPhotograph Signed - (SP)A large (approx. 355x260mm) black and white image of Herb Ritts`s celebrated photographic portrait of Barbra Streisand wearing an Isaac Mizrahi cloak in a garden setting (most probably from `Vanity Fair` magazine), signed in blue marker pen by BOTH Barbra Streisand and Herb Ritts, who has dated his signature "[19]94". Mounted. An exceptional image, with two very clear signatures. Ideal for framing.
A rare Bow porcelain figure of a Turk and companion. c.1765, she wearing a helmet and an ermine edged pale yellow cloak, dark blue bodice and sky blue skirt with puce sprigs within gilded reserves, he in a turban, pale yellow cloak with puce lining, rose and foliate patterned jacket, dark blue trousers and pale yellow boots, standing before a flowered tree, on a pierced and scroll moulded four footed base, enriched with turquoise and gilding, underglaze dark blue crescent mark to base, 8½in. (21.5cm.) high, each figure lacks one hand, losses to tree, one foot off and reattached, two large firing cracks to base. * For a similar figure, see `Bow Porcelain. The Collection formed by Geoffrey Foreman`, by Anton Gabszewicz, pub. Lund Humphries 1982, p.145, plate 242. ** Provenance: Included in a 1949 inventory of porcelain bequeathed to Dr. John Alistair Burkhardt by his aunt, Miss Charlotte Mary Sandford of 27, The Little Boltons, South Kensington. The inventory was prepared by White Berry & Catford, Valuers, 28 Cadogan Place, SW1 and dated 3rd March 1949. Most of the pieces on this inventory are included in our auction catalogue (lots 15 to 49). Photographs of the inventory are available via e-mail by request and a copy of the inventory will be provided to purchasers of these lots after the sale.

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