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Lot 678
AN IMPESSIVE PAIR OF SILVER AND IVORY JOUSTING KNIGHTS, PROBABLY GERMAN, 19TH CENTURY. Each finely modeled, cast and repoussed with detailed tool work in the form of two opposing knights in full armor on horseback with extended lances. Carved ivory features revealed behind articulating face plates, with each horse rearing on a sculpted silver ground with extending fern leaves, figural lizards, and frogs above a reticulated foliate plinth. Remnants of gilt throughout. Apparently unmarked. Lot is accompanied with later table lamp fixtures with shaped wooded plinths in which the pieces may be displayed on. Height 13.5 inches (34.3 cm), total weight 106 troy oz.
Lot 679
A VERY FINE PAIR OF CARVED IVORY AND SILVER-GILT GERMANIC KNIGHTS, PROBABLY AUSTRIAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY. Each finely modeled with ornate repoussed armor in the form of Germanic knights, one with a winged helmet with moveable visor and each with traditional weaponry, the faces well carved in ivory and with each figure atop a reticulated silver plinth. Stamped 17th century style German hallmarks. Height 9.5 inches and 11.25 inches (24 and 28.5 cm).
Lot 701
AN EXTREMLY FINE FRENCH NAPOLEAN III DIEPPE CARVED IVORY MANTLE CLOCK, 19TH CENTURY. The rectangular case overlaid completely on four sides with overlapping carved leaf work and figural elements comprising winged putto, grotesque facial masks, crowned seahorses and armorial lions, with circular clock dial centered between two carved and layered armorial crests each above an inscribed ribbon "POUR Y. PARVENIR" (strive to attain) and raised on a sloped carved ivory plinth with carved ivory lions` paw feet. Height 23.75 inches (60.5 cm). This Dieppe motif comprising carved layers of leaves with classical figures and armorial crests was utilized in numerous utilitarian forms including chairs, case furniture, and more commonly, wall mirrors. For other examples of this pattern see: “19th Century European Furniture” by Christopher Payne, page 141, illustrations 350, 351 and 352.
Lot 702
A FRENCH RENAISSANCE STYLE CARVED IVORY SIDEBOARD CHARGER, 18TH CENTURY. Of oval form with paneled sidewalls and modified scalloped rim, each panel finely carved with mythological scenes in good relief below an applied eight panel extending rim with carved and reticulated scrolled acanthus and winged putti. The coupe center with a carved portrait of King Louis XIV. Later jeweled beading, with silvered metal supports and foot rim on verso. Contained in a 19th century fitted case. Length 15.5 inches (39.5 cm), width 13.5 inches (34 cm), height 4.75 inches (12 cm).
Lot 703
AN EXCEPTIONAL GERMAN CARVED IVORY AND SILVER MOUNTED TANKARD WITH ROMAN BATTLE SCENE, HANAU, CIRCA 1880-1890. The cylindrical form masterfully carved in high relief with a chaotic Roman battle scene of mounted horseman battling Turks below a silver compressed domical cover with embossed and chased horsemen in strapwork reserves and surmounted with a well carved Roman feathered helmet finial. The ivory handle emanating from an elephant head mount, well carved with an amusing seated soldier displaying sword and shield. The shaped silver foot embossed with lounging Roman soldiers within strapwork cartouches, and with later Augsburg marks. Height 16.5 inches (42 cm). Provenance:Scott Defrin, European Decorative Arts Company, New York, NYLiterature: “Objects for the Collector: Featuring works by F. Barbedienne” pages 38 & 39, illustrated.
Lot 706
A PAIR OF LARGE AND IMPOSING FINELY CARVED IVORY BUSTS OF YOUNG BEAUTIES, FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY. In the manner of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Each delicately carved with flowers on well-defined curly locks and raised on a square ivory socle base and further raised on a later conforming grey marble plinth. Height of ivory 8.25 inches (21 cm), overall height 11 inches (28 cm).
Lot 707
A VERY FINE FRENCH RENAISSANCE STYLE CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF WOMAN ARISTOCRAT, EARLY 19TH CENTURY. Well sculpted in good detail with plumed hat and lace bodice depicted with a parrot perched on forearm raised on an offset wood plinth within turned balusters. Height of ivory 8 inches (20 cm), overall height 12.5 inches (32 cm).
Lot 712
A VERY FINE SIGNED AND DATED FRENCH CARVED IVORY TRIPTYCH FIGURE OF A NOBLEMAN, 18TH CENTURY. Carved in full round. He holds a helmet with plume, the hinged torso opens to reveal a scene, presumably of death. Exquisite detail throughout, signed on base "A. Corre" and dated "1774". Resting on a wood plinth sitting on an ivory disc. Height of ivory 9.5 inches (24 cm), overall height 11.25 inches (28.5 cm).
Lot 713
AN INTERESTING ENGLISH GOTHIC STYLE CARVED IVORY TRIPTYCH, 19TH CENTURY. This finely carved triptych would appear to be based on the mural painting in the Chichester Cathedral, Chichester, England, West Sussex by Lambert Barnard (1485-1567) as commissioned by Bishop Robert Sherburne in the first part of the 16th century, and later reproduced in print (1807). It depicts the 7th century Wessex King Caedwalla, shown at right on the central panel wearing crown and holding a scepter, confirming rights and territories to Bishop Saint Wilfrid, depicted at left with halo and tonsure and on the same arched central panel. The left wing depicts the Bishop’s entourage, holding his mitre and crosier and the right wing depicts the king’s attendants. Carved in high relief with good proportions, perspective and detailing and later set in a hinged wooden frame with solid back. Height of ivory 12.25 inches (30.5 cm). Overall dimensions 13.6 x 8.75 inches (open) (34.4 x 22 cm).
Lot 715
A GOOD FRENCH CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF CHRIST, 18TH CENTURY. Carved in fine detail with good facial features, curly hair and flowing robe with deep folds. Depicted in standing form with right hand raised in blessing. Raised on a turned walnut socle base. Height of ivory 5.25 inches (13.2 cm), overall height 8 inches (20 cm).
Lot 716
A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE CARVED IVORY GOTHIC STYLE VIRGIN AND CHILD, PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY. Carved in full round from a single tusk, the elegant sway of the Virgin`s pose following the natural curve of the tusk. Carved with deep folds, good proportions and cascading hair. The crowned Virgin holds the infant Christ who looks lovingly at his mother and holds an apple in his right hand symbolizing the fruit of paradise that became the cause of Adam`s fall. Resting on a stepped oak base with overhanging ledge, height of carved ivory 22.7 inches (57.5 cm) Overall height including base 27.75 inches (70.5 cm). A stunningly beautiful carving.In Judeo/Christian tradition, the term Ivory Tower is a symbol for noble purity. It originates with the Song of Solomon (7:4) ("Your neck is like an ivory tower"; in the Hebrew Masoretic text, it is found in 7:5) and was included in the epithets for Mary in the sixteenth century Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary ("tower of ivory", in Latin Turris eburnean), though the title and image was in use long before that, since the 12th century Marian revival at least.
Lot 717
A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE FRENCH GOTHIC STYLE CARVED IVORY MADONNA AND CHILD, 19TH CENTURY. Fully carved in the round. Depicted in standing form following the natural curve of the ivory. Holding the Christ child with floral bouquet and wearing a veiled crown. Raised on an octagonal wood stand mounted with six carved ivory cherubs` heads and an Episcopal coat of arms. Height of ivory 17.5 inches (44.5 cm), overall height 20.5 inches (52 cm).
Lot 743
A VERY FINE PAIR OF CARVED IVORY PLAQUES, GERMAN, 17TH CENTURY. On the left Saint Ignatius of Loyola adoring the Trinity above him, and trampling Satan who tumbles beneath him. Masterfully carved in high relief with good anatomy, proportions, deep folds and fine detailing. The book held by Ignatius inscribed in Latin with the Jesuit motto, Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam. On the right, Saint Francis Xavier baptizing the Indian’s. Also masterfully carved in high relief. Each in a later polychrome press molded frame. Verso with framers label of “A. Bilger, Carlsruhe” The carved ivory plaques 5.3 inches in height (13.5cm).
Lot 746
A GOOD CONTINENTAL CARVED IVORY PLAQUE "MADONNA OF THE GOLDFINCH", EARLY 19TH CENTURY. After Raphael (Italian 1483-1520). Of oval form carved in good relief. Depicting the seated Madonna with the Christ child and John the Baptist offering Christ a goldfinch. Contained in the original frame with tooled gilt bronze bezel and mohair surround. Size of ivory 5.125 inches x 4 inches (13 x 10 cm), overall 9 inches x 8 inches (23 x 20 cm).
Lot 756
A FINE PAIR OF RENAISSANCE STYLE CARVED IVORY FIGURES, PROBABLY FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY. In the form of a well dressed nobleman suitor in period costume looking toward his right and a well dressed young beauty with long hair braids in period dress shown plucking flower petals. Each raised on cylindrical marble pedestals with shaped foot rim. Height 10.5 inches (26.5 cm).
Lot 761
A VERY FINE FRENCH CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF "THE THREE GRACES", LATE 19TH CENTURY. After the marble sculpture by Canova (Italian 1757 - 1822). Very well carved in good form and detail. Raised on an oval carved ivory socle base. Height 8 inches (20 cm). Provenance:Scott Delfrin, European Decorative Arts Company, New York
Lot 762
A GERMAN CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP OF RENAISSANCE TRAVELERS, 19TH CENTURY. Depicting three amusing figures in period dress with tattered coats and knapsacks beside a ivory signpost and rail fence. Raised on a turned ebonized hardwood base. Height of ivory 5.25 inches (13.3 cm), overall 6.5 inches (16.5 cm).
Lot 793
A PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED IVORY AND BONE FIGURES. Comprising a carved ivory figure of the Virgin Mary in prayerful stance atop a sphere, embellished with winged cherubs and the Virgin crushing the serpent below her, carved with deep folds and cascading hair. Height 5 inches (13 cm). Together with a carved bone figure of the Apostle John holding a book of Gospels, flat back. Height 5.25 (13.5 cm). (Unillustrated)
Lot 803
A VERY FINE CARVED IVORY MEDALLION BUST PORTRAIT OF MARIA THERESA EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA, 19TH CENTURY, GERMAN. The profile portrait carved in high relief with fine detailing, including braided coiffure with curly locks, lace bodice and floral applique. Contained in a well carved frame with beaded border and bellflowers at each corner. Ivory diameter 3 inches (7.8 cm), overall 5.25 inches (14.5 cm) square.
Lot 813
A VERY FINE CARVED IVORY BUST OF LOUISE, AFTER THE ORIGINAL BY EDUARD HOUSSIN (FRENCH 1847- 1917). Raised on a lapis lazuli plinth. Inscribed lower right "E. Houssin Paris". The verso inscribed 301. This bust represents Louise Demont at age six. Louise was the daughter of the painter and friend of Houssin, Adrien Demont, her maternal grandfather was Jules Breton. She later married Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse`s grandson, Albert Ball.
Lot 814
A VERY FINE GERMAN IVORY CARVED FIGURE OF JOSEPH AND THE INFANT CHRIST, LATE 19TH CENTURY. Finely carved with good anatomy and deeply recessed folds in garments. Depicting a standing form of Joseph with foliate branch holding the infant Christ with arms outstretched. Raised on a shaped ivory plinth. The verso carved with an ivory monogrammed signature "L DE M." Height of ivory 7.5 inches (19 cm).
Lot 816
A VERY FINE GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF A YOUNG WOMAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY. Well carved in good detail. The woman wearing period dress with floral bonnet and holding a fan with dog at side. Titled at base in German "Schmetterlinge" (butterfly). Raised on a circular ivory pedestal. Height 6.5 inches (16.5 cm).
Lot 848
A FRENCH CARVED IVORY DIPTYCH SPHERE, 18TH CENTURY. The scenic interiors carved in deep relief. The left section depicting Adam and Eve at the Tree of Knowledge. The right section depicting Cain and Abel beside a burnt offering. The exterior carved with concentric ribs. Diameter 2.125 inches (5.3 cm) closed, length 4.25 inches (10.7 cm) open.
Lot 850
A FRENCH CARVED IVORY DIPTYCH SPHERE, 18TH CENTURY. The interiors carved in deep relief. The left section depicting Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. The right section depicting dancers surrounding the Golden Calf. The exterior carved with a large rosette. Diameter 2.125 inches (5.3 cm) closed, length 4.125 (10.5 cm) open.
Lot 851
A FRENCH CARVED IVORY DIPTYCH SPHERE, 18TH CENTURY. Well hollowed with scenes carved in deep relief. The left section depicting the an Aposlte aiding a reclining figure. The right section depicting the house house of Mary and Martha. Inscribed indistinguishably left section lower right. The exterior carved with gadrooned rim and acanthus scrolls, probably a prisoner of war piece. Diameter 2.125 inches (5.3 cm) closed, length 4.125 inches (10.5 cm) open.
Lot 857
A PAIR OF CARVED IVORY JUDAICA THEMED TRIPTYCH AND DIPTYCH SPHERES, 18TH/19TH CENTURY. The triptych depicting at center a Jewish family gathered for a Sabbath meal or Passover meal. The left section depicting a Rabbi with two children. The right section depicting a Rabbi blessing a boy. The exterior carved with melon ribbed form. The diptych depicting a woman serving a Sabbath meal in section on right. The left section depicting a Rabbi with book teaching two children. Diameter 2.125 inches (5.3 cm) closed, length 4.375 inches (11.2 cm) open.
Lot 863
A GOOD FRENCH CARVED IVORY BACCHANALIAN INFANT, SIGNED CLOVIS DELACOUR (1859-1929). Fully carved in the round. Depicting a sleepy infant with wine cup resting atop a wineskin on grape cluster mound. Inscribed "C. Delacour" and raised on a turned fruitwood socle base. Height of ivory 3 inches (7.8 cm), overall height 4.75 inches (12 cm).
Lot 873
A GROUP OF FIVE FRENCH CARVED IVORY CUPID AND PUTTO MINIATURE FIGURES, 19TH/20TH CENTURY. Comprising a cupid with woman`s shoe on back, a winged cherub`s head pin back, a seated putto playing a mandolin, a miniature cupid playing a flute, and a figure of cupid carrying two joined hearts. Height 2 inches to 3.5 inches (5 to 9 cm).
Lot 874
THREE FRENCH CARVED IVORY FIGURES OF CUPID AND PUTTO, 19TH CENTURY. Comprising a cupid with drawn bow (losses), a putto playing a violin, and a very fine winged putto playing a mandolin atop a snail shell with carved ebony snail below raised on an ivory veneered stand with ebony base. The largest height 3.75 inches (9.5 cm).
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