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Lot 92
A late 18th century mourning pendant, designed as a navette shaped painted ivory plaque depicting a weeping willow above a large funereal urn, mounted within yellow metal glazed pendant (converted from brooch) with engraved initials to reverse, with white metal chain and yellow bolt ring fastening, no stamps, (chain at fault) total weight 9.4gms
Lot 745
AN ANGLO INDIAN SANDALWOOD AND SADELI WRITING SLOPEtypically decorated with ivory, ebony and inlaid geometric borders, the lid centred by a lozenge, with fitted interior and a drawer at one end, 34cm w, early/mid 19th c, in a baize lined mahogany boxA well preserved example, the lid very slightly warped, the steel handles original, the two brass lidded brass inkwells and the pounce pot conemtemporary
Lot 1
FERDINAND PREISSDIVERcold painted bronze and carved ivory on onyx and marble base, 24cm h, stamped circled PK (on bathing costume) engraved signature F Preiss, c1925Model No 1187. For another example see Shayo (Alberto), Ferdinand Preiss Art Deco Sculptor, Woodbridge 2005, p145 and for a contemporary photograph of Preiss with the model facing p.13.Two fine hairlines descending from the nape of the neck down the shoulder blades one of a few mm, the other perhaps approx 2cm. Another fine hairline in left upper arm, the pyramidal base with minor chips, no restoration
Lot 2
FERDINAND PREISSCABARET GIRLcold painted bronze and carved ivory on onyx base, 34cm h, engraved signature F Preiss, c1925Model No 1118. One of Preiss` s most iconic renditions of the ideal athletic young girl, the subject depicts Miss Nelova from the Rasch Girls and perhaps epitomises the "vitality and fascination" (Shayo) of nightlife of Berlin in Weimer Republic. For a cotemporary illustration of Miss Nelova in the same pose and costume as the sculpture see Shayo op cit p54.In fine condition, free from cracks, the hands and fingers undamaged, requiring a light clean only, the onyx plinth with tiny graze on one of the angles on the lower part. In exceptional condition retaining all the original patination
Lot 3
FERDINAND PREISSBATHER ON ROCKcold painted and patinated bronze and carved ivory on black marble base, 25.5cm h, engraved signature F Preiss, c1925Model No 1162. For another example see Shayo, op cit, p144. In fine condition requiring a light clean only. On the black marble base two small flat surface chips on the top of the back edge
Lot 4
FERDINAND PREISSAUTUMN DANCERcold painted bronze and carved ivory on onyx and marble base, 38cm h, engraved signature F Preiss, c1`925Model No 1184. For another example see Shayo, op cit, p173.Fine condition, free from cracks, hands and feet, toes and fingers complete and undamaged, retaining all the original patination and requiring a light clean. Minor flat chip on the octagonal onyx base
Lot 5
FERDINAND PREISSGAMINEcold painted bronze and carved ivory on onyx base, 24cm h, engraved signature F Preiss, c1925Model No 1170. For another example see Shayo, op cit, p181.In fine condition with no cracks or chips, the ivory yellowing slightly in places, the patinated bronze requiring a light clean only. The base with the odd minute graze on the angles
Lot 6
FERDINAND PREISSBEACH BALL GIRLcold painted bronze carved ivory and iridescent glass on onyx and marble base, 37cm h, engraved signature F Preiss (on black band), c1925One of several Preiss sculptures inspired by the Folies Bergère and other cabarets featuring dancers such as Ada May, Miss Lehmann and Niddy Impekoven, Beach Ball Girl depicts Miss Desha who made her debut in Paris billed as " Le Nouveau Spectacle des Ambassadeurs." For a contemporary photograph of Miss Desha with her ball and the Preiss sculpture see Shayo, op cit, p53. The model is rarely found with the original extremely thin iridescent glass ball, as on the present example.Fine hairline crack in left thigh, no damage or restoration, retaining all the original patina and requiring only a light clean. The base undamaged
Lot 7
FERDINAND PREISSGIRL WITH RABBITScarved ivory on onyx base, 13.5cm h, engraved signature F Priess, c1925For the example in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Gift of Sydney & Frances Lewis see Shayo, op cit, p131.Beautifully carved and in fine condition with some accretion of dust and grime over time. The pedestal slightly loose on the square base but complete, undamaged and original requiring only a light clean
Lot 10
FERDINAND PREISSSEVEN MOUNTED COLOUR PRINTS TAKEN FROM A CATALOGUE OF BRONZE AND IVORY SCULPTURE all inscribed with the title to the margin, a further unmounted black and white print and an English retailer`s typewritten PRICE LIST OF PREISS MODELS, c1930Some filing creases but in acceptable condition, quite clean and scarce contemporary printed matter
Lot 229
A JAPANESE IVORY BOX AND COVERthe cover inset with an inlaid iron medallion of Mount Fuji, 7cm diam, Meiji/Taisho and two later ivory netsukes of a man carrying a snake and a terrapin and its young (3)The cover of the ivory box with some raidial hairlines visible in the illustration, on the underside of the cover a mirror, the base undamaged, the two netsuke in fine condition apart from a minute chip to the little toe of the man`s right foot
Lot 263
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER SNUFF BOXshaped oval, the repoussé lid with two figures, the straight sides stamped with Greek key, 4.5cm w, marked in Chinese, late 19th c and a Chinese carved ivory counter box and cover containing a set of eight pierced and engraved mother of pearl counters, 19th c (2)Snuff box in fine condition, counter box with minute chip on the lid and much accretion of dust and grime, the lid no longer screwing down being loose
Lot 277
A FINE CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK `HUNDRED BIRDS` FRONTALthe principal motif of a richly plumaged golden phoenix set amidst a profusion of other birds and insects, tree peony, waterlilies and other flowers, all on a ground of ivory silk, 83 x 97cm, 19th cProvenance: a Bishop of Sodor and Man, from whom acquired by the family of the present vendor; thence by descent.Of fine quality and in good condition with some natural age stains on the ivory silk ground but the embroidered work retaining the full brilliance of the colours, altered probably in the later 19th or early 20th century to serve as an alter frontal in a church or a private chapel of a Bishop`s palace (see provenance), backed on coarse pale faded red linen
Lot 318
A GEORGE III TEAPOT AND COVERof cylindrical shape, engraved with bands of scrolling foliage, ivory handle and knop, 12.5cm h, by John Robins, London 1801, 12ozs grossEngraving rather worn, especially on the cover, cover with a few minor dents. The handle sockets with old addition ferrules to accommodate the ivory handle. The handle stained and cracked, the ivory knop broken and restuck
Lot 392
A NORTH AMERICAN GILTMETAL MOUNTED JAPANESE CARVED IVORY AND CORAL CASKET BY NICHOLAS HADENintricately carved overall with flowers in shallow relief, on four outset feet, 11cm w, ivory signed Nihon-koko Maruki-sei, marked Nihon-Koku, Maruki-sei, stamped NICHOLAS HADEN 29 W`T 56 ST NYC, c1930In excellent condition with some natural accretion of dust on the upper surfaces and the odd extremely minor hairline - only just visible on the interior. No damage as such and no restoration, requires only a light clean
Lot 408
MUSIC. A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED IVORY CONDUCTOR`S BATONwith engraved ferrules and reeded pommel, 47cm l, maker D&S, Birmingham 1893, casedThe inscription reads: Presented to W H Tutt.... by the Members of the Ashbourne Orchestral Society Christmas 1893.As new, the ivory entirely free cracks or stains, the case also in good condition and lettered with the name W H Tutt
Lot 577
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY, AFTER BARTOLOMÉ ESTEBAN MURILLO AND OTHER OLD MASTERSTHE VISION OF ST FRANCIS OF PAOLA, JOHN PHILIP KEMBLE, NAPOLEON AND FIVE OTHER SUBJECTSeight, ivory, various sizes, 11 x 8cm and smaller, similar ornate gilt composition frames (8)An attractive group in good condition, one with slight rubbing of the medium on the armour. The head of Christ with short crack extreme lower left corner
Lot 677
AN ECUADORIAN NAVAL STIRRUP HILTED SWORD AND SCABBARDwith etched blade by CARL EICKHORN SOLINGEN, wire bound ivory coloured grip and lion head pommel, the plated scabbard with loose ring, length of blade 75cm, early 20th cIn fine condition retaining all the original bright finish and gilding, the scabbard a little dull by comparison but not dented or creased and complete
Lot 714
A TURNED IVORY, EBONY AND LABURNUM TOBACCO JAR AND COVER, POSSIBLY SCOTTISHof bombé form, the domed lid with dished top and ivory knop, lead lined, 11cm h, 19th cSome slight looseness in the staves forming the sides of the jar, the ivory with a number of old stained cracks, on the underside of the cover one or two small flat chips that are hardly noticeable. Inside a lead cover to rest on top of the tobacco which has a small repair to the knop
Lot 34
Tek Sing Cargo - twenty five Chinese porcelain tea bowls and twenty five wine cups of circular form the tea bowls painted in blue with aster sprays beneath a line and dot border, 8 cm diameter, most with encrustations, the wine cups of mildly flaring form under ivory glazes, 7.5 cm diameter. (50).
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