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Click here to subscribeA BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE RESURRECTION, GERMAN SCHOOL, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY rectangular, Christ rising from the tomb above four terrified figures, plain moulded rim 8 x 6cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A PAIR OF BRONZE ROUNDELS, FRENCH OR SOUTH GERMAN, 17TH CENTURY of classical figures in wooded landscapes, one of Apollo and the Sibyl, the other of a bearded man about to sacrifice two cows, three women coming towards him, possibly Anacreon sacrificing to the Three Graces 21cm diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE RELIEF PLAQUETTE OF THE ENTOMBMENT, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), 18TH / 19TH CENTURY rectangular, the body of Christ, held by the Virgin and St. John, his feet held by Nicodemus, lowered into the sarcophagus, decorated with reliefs, other figures including Mary Magdalen wailing being, in the distance the walls of Jerusalem and Golgotha, moulded border and scroll surmount with suspension ring 13 x 7cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 456; Kress 150; Warren Ashmolean 301; Scaglia V.10
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE TRIUMPH OF FLORA, PERHAPS NETHERLANDISH 17TH CENTURY oval, the figures celebrating in a flowered glade, within wriggle and ovolo borders; together with a bronze plaquette of Venus with cupids in a landscape, 18th century, oval both 7 x 9cm (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE SALE OF INDULGENCES, DUTCH, 17TH CENTURY rectangular, with two groups of standing figures against a background of columns, one group surrounding a priest seated at a table, moulded rim; together with another, the same but later cast 6.5 x 10cm (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 107.1
A BRONZE PANEL OF AARON"S FIRST SACRIFICE, NETHERLANDISH, LATE 16TH CENTURY the central rectangular scene of kneeling figures flanking a flaming altar surrounded by a broad band of seraphim, scrolls and garlands, reeded borders between, pierced to corners 11 x 19.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 710
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF MUCIUS SCAEVOLA, MASTER IO.F.F., PROBABLY EARLY 16TH CENTURY for insertion in a sword-hilt, shield shaped, Mucius Scaevola puts his hands in a brazier before a temple, watched by figures, two carrying standards, plain moulded rim, pierced 5.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Exhibited at The Detroit Institute of Arts (Nov. 1958 to January 1959) exhibition |Decorative Arts of the Italian Renaissance| Cat No. 336 Bange 658; Kress 101; Scaglia VI.8; Warren Wallace 45
A LEAD PLAQUETTE OF MUCIUS SCAEVOLA, AFTER MASTER IO.F.F. shield shaped, Mucius Scaevola puts his hands in a brazier before a temple, watched by figures, two carrying standards, exergue inscribed IO.F.F., plain moulded rim, pierced 6cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 658; Kress 101; Scaglia VI.8; Warren Wallace 45
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF CHRIST CARRYING THE CROSS, AFTER VALERIO BELLI (1468-1546), 16TH / 17TH CENTURY oval, inscribed in the exergue "Valerino. Vicentinus. F.", above with Christ bowed under the cross dragged by one soldier and pushed by another, St Veronica kneeling behind holding out the sudarium with Christ"s face, with mounted and jostling figures behind, all within a reeded border 9 x 9.5cm Provenance: Sotheby"s, London, 16 December 1971, lot 106; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 774; Kress 8; Belli 27; Warren Ashmolean 234
TWO ITALIAN BRONZE PLAQUETTES OF THE SEASONS, PROBABLY ROME, LATE 17TH CENTURY rectangular, one depicting two draped females as Autumn and Winter, Autumn with cornucopia of fruits, and Winter holding flame, the other plaque of two draped figures depicting Spring and Summer, Spring offering flowers to Summer, who also holds ears of corn both 10 x 9cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Kress 452-53; Weber 736-37; Warren Ashmolean 423-24
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF A BATTLE SCENE, NETHERLANDISH SCHOOL, PROBABLY 17TH CENTURY oval, a cavalry skirmish within wriggle and ovolo borders, pierced, 7 x 8cm; together with a bronze plaquette of a battle scene, perhaps Netherlandish 17th century, cartouche shaped, classical figures in hand-to-hand combat, 7 x 9.5cm (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST, ATTRIBUTED TO ARENT VAN BOLTEN (1573-1633), 16TH / 17TH CENTURY rectangular, Christ standing in the Jordan flanked by angels and St John pouring the water over him while figures crowd to the side, above the dove of the Holy Spirit descends 18 x 13cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 962
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THREE SEATED FEMALE ALLEGORICAL FIGURES, NORTH ITALIAN, PROBABLY EARLY 16TH CENTURY rectangular, seated on cushions on a curved banquette 4.5 x 7cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF DIDO FOUNDING CARTHAGE, GERMAN, PROBABLY LATE 16TH / EARLY 17TH CENTURY circular, the queen riding side saddle accompanied by the King of Libya before two soldiers drawing up plans, their retinue stretching into the middle distance, trees and buildings behind, foliate border, pierced 15.5cm diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* The compositions of this and a companion piece (Coriolanus and the Women, British Museum No. 1937,0210.1 in lead) derive from a woodcut series by Jost Amman (1539-1591), "New Figures from Livy", published in Frankfurt in 1573. Weber 561
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE LION HUNT, VALERIO BELLI (C.1468-1546), POSSIBLY 16TH CENTURY oval, signed Valerius Vicentinus; and another in lead; together with a lead medallion, after Valerio Belli, of two female figures making a sacrifice before an altar 7 x 8cm each oval one, the other 4.5cm diameter (3) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bronze: Kress 18; Belli 63; Bange 823 Lead Medallion: Bange 822; Belli 120; Molinier 329
ËœA CHINESE IVORY "MANDARIN" (OR "THOUSAND FACES") FAN, CANTON, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY with guards carved with figures amid pavilions and foliage, the sticks carved to both sides of the gorge in low relief over a pierced linear ground with similar subjects, the double paper leaf painted each side with groups of figures in garden and interior settings, the figures with applied silk clothes, the faces of applied and painted ivory, 21cm high excluding gilt-metal suspension loop and silk tassel, in a black lacquer fitted box, the top gilded with three figures in a garden, box 25cm long (2)
A MAJAPAHIT PUMICE FIGURE OF A BOY, POSSIBLY KRISHNA, JAVA, 14TH/15TH CENTURY the plump figure with long hair, wearing a necklace, holding a head of grain in his left hand, traces of green and black pigment, mounted 14cm high Provenance: Collection of a late diplomat, thence by descent For two related figures of boys in bronze, see A. J. Bernet-Kempers, "Ancient Indonesian Art", Harvard 1959, pls.292-293. Bernet-Kempers suggests that these figures were to fulfill the wish for a child, but others have suggested that they are simply representations of the Hindu god Krishna.
A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST AND OF THE TWO THIEVES, GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), PROBABLY 16TH CENTURY rectangular, Mary Magdalen clutching the foot of the cross before the swooning Virgin and grieving St John surrounded by armed figures 11 x 7.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 454; Kress 147; Scaglia V.12; Warren Ashmolean 298, 299; Warren Wallace 32
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), PROBABLY MID 16TH CENTURY rectangular, figures enthroned with two standing angels on a shallow ledge 6.5 x 5.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 444-45; Kress 143; Scaglia, V.4-5; Warren Wallace 35
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE DEPOSITION, AFTER GIOVANNI BATTISTA SCULTORI (1503-1575), 16TH / 17TH CENTURY arched rectangular, figures at the base of the cross, with the ladder leaning on it 11.5 x 7.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 971; Scaglia IX.20; Warren Ashmolean 348
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE COMMEMORATING LIPPA ARIOSTI, ITALIAN, POSSIBLY 16TH CENTURY oval, profile bust to sinister of a young woman, with inscription LIPA ARIO STA, reverse (rubbed) of four figures, inscribed in border DIGNIOR DICANDA. 7 x 6cm; together with a bronze plaquette of Macchiavelli, probably 19th century, circular, bust, "Nicolaus Macchiavellius" inscribed on border, the reverse relief of a serpent rising from bushes, 7cm diameter (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Lippa Ariosti: see The Metropolitan Museum, New York, No. 1986.319.66. Lippa (or Filippa) Ariosti (d.1347), a Bolognese noblewoman, was the mistress (and later wife) of Obizzo III d"Este, Marquis of Ferrara.
FOUR SCANDINAVIAN SILVER "HOVEDVANDSAEG" (VINAIGRETTES OR SPICE BOXES), PROBABLY DANISH, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY typical crown surmounted heart-shaped form, gilt interiors, three footed and variously marked, one unmarked, 8cm longest; together with a Dutch silver small spice box, 19th century, cartouche outline, low-relief decorated with scenes of farming figures, 3.2cm high (5)
A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ENTOMBMENT, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528) rectangular, the body of Christ, held by the Virgin and St. John, his feet held by Nicodemus, lowered into the sarcophagus, decorated with reliefs, other figures including Mary Magdalen wailing being, in the distance the walls of Jerusalem and Golgotha 9.5 x 6cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 456; Kress 150; Warren Ashmolean 301; Scaglia V.10
Pair of mid 19th century natural Baltic amber candlesticks (possibly German), having Corinthian style capitals, the columns carved with supporting figures on a fluted carved ring turned collar to a spreading foot, carved in sections and secured beneath with a natural white amber screw, 23cm tall, g/w 512gms (2)
A late Victorian miniature silver ecclesiastical ewer, on a spreading foot, engraved with a christogram, London, 1890, 10cm high together with a late Victorian silver box and cover decorated with figures and scrolling leaves, Birmingham, 1900, George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, 51mm x 29mm and a silver handled button hook, weighable silver approximately 88 grams
A Fine Stirrup-Hilted Officer's Sabre Of Presentation Quality Early 19th CenturyWith bright curved single-edged hollow-ground blade etched, blued and gilt with foliage including roses, thistles and shamrocks representing the Union, crowned 'GR' cypher, martial trophies, and two female figures including Britannia, gilt-brass hilt comprising knuckle-guard and rear quillon cast and chased in relief with oak foliage, langets each with applied martial trophy, horse's head pommel, its mane extending down the back-piece, and chequered ivory grip, in original gilt-copper scabbard (some wear) engraved with foliage at the locket, chape and suspension mount, the inner side enclosing martial trophies, and on the outside with applied cast and chased Classical medallions, laurel wreath rings for suspension, and in fine condition 73.5 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceChristie's London, Antique Arms And Armour, 13 November 1985, lot 21This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Morion In North Italian 'Spanish' Style Of The Late 16th Century19th CenturyOf steel and made in two pieces, with tall almond-shaped skull rising to a bent-over stalk, the base encircled by dome-headed rivets on brass flower-head shaped washers, and against an etched band of repeated foliage, narrow downturned brim curving up fore and aft, etched with foliate scrollwork and with recessed turned and roped border, the skull etched respectively on both sides with a Classical male and female figure in an oval centred on male and female demi-figures between a flaming urn and cornucopia above, and coiled serpents below, the edges either side with symmetrical foliage inhabited by pairs of bearded male profile heads and eagle-heads 28.5 cm. highThis 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
An English Hunting Hanger, And A 1751 Pattern Brass-Hilted Militia Hanger The First Late 17th Century, The Second Early 19th CenturyThe first with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point and etched with two lions in a landscape along each side of the forte, hilt comprising iron guard with scallop-shell side-guard, lobed faceted rear quillon, knuckle-guard with double central feature en suite and hooked into the pommel-cap, the latter (minor damage) encircled by alternate embossed and chased birds and figures each playing a horn, tang button centred on Bacchus masks, and natural staghorn grip (iron parts with some pitting); the second with curved blade (rust patination) fullered along the back on each side, the forte on one side stamped with contractor's name 'T. Craven' above a crowned 'D' mark and with Board of Ordnance broad arrow mark at the guard, heart-shaped guard engraved '2/26' and 'M - Huntingdon', two side-bars swept-up to join the knuckle-guard, globular pommel with button, and writhen grip (2)64.1 cm. and 61.5 cm. bladesFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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