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Click here to subscribeA vintage style Chinese eastern Asian style sideboard credenza cabinet, Of rectangular form with twin cabinet to bottom with exposed hinge detail to central light yew wood insert, circular metal lock mechanism with bolt chain three drawers above with metal scroll detailed hanging pulls. Raised on square supports. Measures approx. 86cm x 102cm x 46cm.
A vintage mid 20th century (circa 1950s) Italian toleware hand painted fruit and floral ceiling chandelier. The chandelier electrolier having chain and ceiling fixtures and a five candle holders. The light having white flowers decoration with foliage around. Measures approx. 102cm x 66cm x 66cm.
A 9ct yellow gold wedding band, with floral scrolling design, ring size N, 4.5g; a 9ct yellow gold pierced design ring, 3.3g gross; a light blue stone ring (probably aquamarine), yellow gold mount and shank, 2.5g gross; a fine 9ct yellow gold oval link chain, 1.7g; and two tie pins, 2.1g gross.
A 19th century Chinese bronze censer or incense burner of compressed globular form with cast taotie mask handles, the exterior decorated with incised leiwen/keyfret banding and stylised phoenix and repeating scrolls around the circular foot, the base cast with six-character 'Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi' mark within recessed rectangular cartouche, 12 cm wide (includes handles) x 6 cm high 418 gramsA fingerprint sized shallow dent to the body and a smaller dent, small indentation to the rim, some other light surface wear, scratches and imperfections
A 19th century Chinese censer or incense burner, late Qing dynasty, the tapered compressed rectangular body with two scrolling handles, standing on four hoofed feet, the centre of the base cast with six-character 'Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi' reign mark within a recessed rectangular cartouche, 12.5 cm x 8.5 cm d x 7 cm h, 364 grams c/w a carved and pierced hardwood display standGood condition, light external surface wear only, blackened interior possibly through use, hardwood stand missing one foot
A 19th century Chinese polished bronze censer with a pair of loop handles on a compressed globular body standing on three conical feet, the base cast with six-character Xuande mark but not of the period, late Qing dynasty, 10.5 cm wide x 6.5 cm high, 338.36 gramsInternal dirt and pitting, presumably from use, long file marks to underside of loop handles, one small exterior dink to the body approx 0.5 cm, some other light tarnishing, surface scratches and wear, polish residue around handles and characters on the base
An 18th century Chinese export blue and white sparrow-beak jug and cover with moulded pomegranate finial, applied with a foliate mounted entwined strap handle, the body gilded and painted in underglaze blue with pagodas in an idyllic river landscape setting, 13 cm high to/w another similar example (missing cover) with lobed baluster body, 12 cm high, both Qianlong period (1736-1795) and a small late 19th century Japanese tripod koro and cover with cast floral finial, the globular body decorated with a cockerel, butterflies and flowers in polychrome enamels on the aventurine green ground, standing on three brass feet, 8 cm high, Meiji period (1868-1912)The cover has a 1 cm (approx) chip, firing crack to one of the foliate mounts joining the handle to the body, the lobed example with small rim chip and footrim chip, both with wear to gilding, Japanese koro in good condition with light wear only
A 19th century Chinese famille rose moon flask vase with applied gilded chilong dragon handles, painted in polychrome enamels with flowering lotus scroll on yellow ground surrounding the large circular panels, painted on one side with a narrative battle scene with equestrian figures, possibly the Generals of the Yang family, in a mountainous landscape, the opposing side with a pheasant and butterfly amongst flowering peony, Qing dynasty, 25 cm high to/w a small cylindrical 19th century Chinese famille rose teapot and cover, painted in the typical Canton palette with figures on palatial terraces and natural history designs against the green scroll on gilt ground, 12 cm high (2)The moon flask vase has one handle re-glued, otherwise good condition with light wear to gilding and enamels, the teapot with chip and repair to the spout, also with wear to enamels
A 19th century Chinese white jade and white metal mounted hand mirror, Qing dynasty, with cloud shaped jade back plate carved in low relief with two figures paddling a small sampan boat in a river landscape setting beneath an overhanging pine tree, the shaped belt hook handle carved with a dragons head terminal united by the white metal work decoratively engraved with floral and foliate designs and shell brackets, 15 cm o/a length, jade back plate 7.5 cm w x 7 cm hThe jade components appear in good condition, tool marks but undamaged, the white metal mounts with some light surface scratches with one small indentation to the top edge
A late 19th century Chinese famille rose tankard entwinned strap handle, the exterior painted in polychrome enamels with elegant ladies at leisure on palatial garden terraces, gilt banding around the rim with butterflies and floral designs, late Qing dynasty, 11.5 cm high Vestigial gilding to the handle, some areas of light wear to enamels and gilding but generally good condition
A pair of 18th century Chinese recumbent ducks, the well modelled naturalistic figures with their heads turned in opposite directions, the finely incised feathered bodies in soft green enamels, with underglaze blue tails and wing tips and elongated flattened yellow bills, each with a lotus leaf carved and pierced hardwood display stand, Qing dynasty, fiigures approx. 12.5 cm wide x 6.5 cm highOne bill has been re-glued repaired and has a small chip on the top, some areas of light wear to enamels but otherwise good condition
A small 20th century Chinese egg-shell porcelain coral glazed vase with gilded rim and contrasting white interior, the base with four-character Qianlong mark in iron red, 16 cm h to/w a pair of egg-shell porcelain famille rose bowls painted in polychrome enamels with a horse and seated official with his hunting party of archer's and attendants, calligraphic inscriptions in black, red and gilt mark to each base, 12.5 cm diameter, all probably Republic period - lot also includes two cylindrical tin lidded storage/travel boxesBowls in good condition with light wear only and surface dirt, small rim chip on vase, please see images provided
Two 20th century Chinese egg-shell porcelain bowls painted interiors with phoenix and feather-scroll on coral ground with blue lei-wen banding around the rim , the exteriors with dragons amongst stylised clouds and flames between bands of ruyi-heads and waves, each base with four-character Qianlong mark, 12 cm diameter c/w cylindrical brass padded bow and cover to/w two egg-shell porcelain tea bowls with archaistic banded decoration, four-character Yongzheng marks 5.5 cm high, also c/w metal case and a pair of famille rose dragon dish with lotus scroll borders and four-character marks, 13 cm diameter in fitted fabric covered boxThe larger bowls in good condition with light wear only, not chipped, cracked or restoredOne tea bowl with clean-break section detached, the pair of cased dish in good condition with light wear to enamels and gilded rims
A 19th century Chinese bronze incense burner or censer of typical tripod form with compressed globular body cast with a pair of loop handles, late Qing period, the interior and base with Xuande reign mark but not of the period, 9.5 cm w x 7 cm h, 475 grams to/w a pair of brass Buddhistic guardian lion seals, 5 cm high The exterior with consistent patina, light surface wear, some very minor blemishes but generally good condition, diagonal tooling marks evident around the rim interior and undersides of handles
A large Chinese wucai vase, late Qing, painted in underglaze blue, copper red and polychrome enamels with two large phoenix, green scrolling tendrils and flowering peony, with mosaic style banding and upright lappets around the neck with brown dressed rim, late 19th century in the late Ming/Transition period style, 30.5 cm high Good condition without any chips, hairline cracks or restoration, some areas of light wear to enamels
Louis Wain (1860-1939) - Caricature of a cat in white collar, within a blue/white border, watercolour, signed lower right, 18.5 cm x 20 cm Prov - V&A exhibition winter 1972, in vendors' family over 70 years good original although some light surface scuffing, two faint horizontal fold type lines, framed under glass
Louis Wain (1860-1939) - 'One Yard and Three Quarters ...', two cats trading cloth, watercolour, signed lower left, inscribed and signed to verso in pencil, sheet size 29 cm x 22.5 cm Prov - V&A exhibition winter 1972, in current vendors' family over 70 years good original although some light surface scuffing, two faint horizontal fold type lines, framed under glass
A Victorian country house oak and mahogany chest of three short over two short and three long graduated drawers, with diamond ivory escutcheons and turned handles, flanked by semi-height half cluster columns, raised on turned feet, 127 cm x 57.5 cm x 121 cm h Ivory submission reference 527UPNAC good original overall, bright/clean surface, knobs match, some surface tarnishing and light scratching and surface marks
A George III mahogany dining table, the pair of d-ends with twin gate-legs united by two extension leaves, raised on turned gadrooned legs to brass castors, 224 cm x131 cm x 71 cm htable all brass clips present, top surfaces dirty, light scratching and close matching in colour commensurate with age and use, legs good, castors match
A modern Challen gloss ebonised baby grand piano, frame no. GP148 1181587, fitted with an electric piano disk speaker system (untested), 148 cm w x 146 cm to/with a matching adjustable stool excellent original, a few light scuffs overall, piano disc and speaker system untested and assumed incomplete
A large pair of weathered classical cast terracotta lidded urns, with twin loop handles and decorated with floral leaf swags, raised on socle bases to square plinths, 20th century, the urns 80 cm h 130 cm h o/all (2) very good overall, no obvious damage or repairs but a few light chips to the extremities
A WWII period Nuremburg rally clockwork alarm clock, the dial with portrait of Adolf Hitler before a swastika flag and titled 'Nurnberg 1923-33', probably by Gustav Becker sold to raise party fundsCondition - case tarnished and some light bruising, dial fading and surface pitting, movement winds and funtions, alarm hand detached/missing no alarm operating
A small collection of Scottish Art Glass to include: A large tapered Vasart vase with a fluorescent red and blue colour scheme, approx. 23cm high and Pontil mark to base. A large Strathearn vase with a yellow and grey main colourway, with mark on pontil to base, approx. 19cm high. Along with another Strathearn circular vase in a fluorescent dark colour to bottom and light blue to top, marked pontil to base, approx. 20cm high. (3)Conditions: Slight staining and some surface scratching.
An art deco style longcase clock H.L Kimsey of Salisbury with Lenzkirch movement. A 12" round brass dial with Arabic numerals. Contained in a light oak round topped case with glazed trunk door and shell carving to the top. A three train spring driven movement chiming on rods.Kimsey was probably a retailer. Lenzkirch moment signed and stamped 49 1 Million 259235.Pendulum and weights present.Dimensions 78 x 23 x 11 inchesCondition report Good condition slight damage to moulding at the back of the base Movement not tested.
An early 19th century gold overlaid flintlock pistol, by Beckwith, London, the barrel overlaid with gold scrolling foliage and flowers, lock signed Beckwith, London, steel trigger guard engraved with scrolls, the stock with crested gold plaque, 47cm***CONDITION REPORT***Looks to be in very good condition the woodwork all in a fair state of polish and a good rich colour, one or two light surface scratches. The barrel in very good order with no faults noted, lock with slight oxidisation, signed in uppercase. cocks to one position, gold plaque to the butt with crest and later? Greek inscription ‘J.WANNHE, OPAANAOE’PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese Longquan celadon barbed rim dish, Yuan-early Ming dynasty, 14th/15th century, the centre moulded with a lotus flower, within a foliate carved cavetto and barbed rim, fluting to the underside and burnt orange ring to base, some etching to the glaze possibly from a shipwreck,Provenance- collected by the vendor’s grandfather while working and travelling in South East Asia in the 1930s - 1960s. 22.5cm diameter***CONDITION REPORT***Typical glaze imperfections including some on glazed spurs to the interior of the dish, some crazing to the glaze on the underside of the barbed rim, some light scratching to the interior. Evidence of some etching to the glaze indicating the piece probably come from a shipwreck. Otherwise in good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks detected..PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese late Ming blue and white ‘bird and lotus’ kendi, painted with wading birds amid lotus and water ripples in a pond, the neck with leaf lappets, mark to base ‘Da Ming Nian Zao’ (Made in the Ming dynasty),Provenance- collected by the vendor’s grandfather while working and travelling in South East Asia in the 1930s - 1960s. 16.5 cm high, areas of restoration***CONDITION REPORT***Old professional restoration around circumference of cylindrical neck, which has discoloured over the years; similar restoration to an area of the spout; minor chip to tip of spout; numerous light surface scratches throughout.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese late Ming blue and white ewer, made for the Islamic market, Jiajing to Wanli period, painted with floral medallions and bands of foliage, the long scrolled spout with later mount and strut, later silver handle, mark to base ‘Da Ming Nian Zao’ (Made in the Great Ming dynasty),Provenance- collected by the vendor’s grandfather while working and travelling in South East Asia in the 1930s - 1960s. 21cm high, damage and later Islamic silver mounts***CONDITION REPORT***As catalogued, metal mounts later replacing the handle and strut, the handle joints crudely applied; a dark crack at shoulder, approx. 3cm, as shown; hairline crack around lower joint of spout; light surface scratches throughout and brown dis-colouration.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A George V silver mounted photograph frame, Charles Henry Dumenil, London, 1924, containing a reprinted twin photograph of Louis and Edwina Mountbatten, bearing facsimile signatures and dated 1929, width 28.5cm height 23.5cm***CONDITION REPORT***Silver has oxidised and requires polishing, twin photograph slightly faded down to a light buff tone, green leather backing a little rubbed and worn.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A late 19th century French engraved gilt brass gorge-cased repeating carriage clock with alarm, with scroll engraved case and enamelled Roman dial, unsigned movement number 5235, width 7.5cm depth 6.5cm height 11.5cm***CONDITION REPORT***Honest untouched condition, case has a good rich colour to the gilding with just a little light rubbing at the extremities and a few small scattered oxidisation marks, some light black sparkling to the dial which otherwise looks good, bevelled glazing all good, backplate instructions inscribed in English with just a number and no makers mark, movement runs but stops, repeat mechanism appears to be our repeating but is out of sync, comes with associated key.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A 19th century French Louis XVI style bronze and ormolu mantel clock, surmounted with figures of Apollo and Diana flanking the dial, silk suspension movement signed Nemon a Paris, width 42cm height 60cm***CONDITION REPORT***Looks to be an honest untouched condition, patination on the bronze is a dark chocolate colour with some light rubbing at the extremities, black numerals to the dial are rubbed and hands are bent out of shape, some oxidisation spotting to the gilding of the case and some rubbing around the feet, hinge to backdoor is at 7 o’clock but it does shot, movement has a plate just running over the beginning of the makers name, no pendulum or key, looks to be complete but not tested for timekeepingPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
John Walker, South Milton St, London. An Edwardian oak cased drop dial wall timepiece with British Rail South inscription, the dial with Roman and read Arabic hours and initialled B.R.(S), single fusee a movement with rectangular backplate, width 37cm height 46cmThis clock was originally working at Edenbridge train station signal box, the clock is number 351, Suffix letter SE, type single dial, dial size 12" inch, original owning company SER, it is of the now rarer type 24 hour format as most are in 12 hour format. ***CONDITION REPORT***Looks to be in good restored condition, the case of a light reddish oak tone, the dial has signs of old dirt and paint splashes but will require inspection to ascertain originality, a small printed lion and wheel motif just above the centre which is lightly scratched through, small brass plaque inside the side door number 351 movement looks in good order comes with matching numbered brass pendulum and an associated winding keyPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A late 19th century Swiss gilt metal mounted phenolic singing bird box, the lid decorated in relief with cherubs releasing a caged bird, front button operating the feathered singing bird automaton, with key, 10 x 7cm, 3cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall of a dull brownish tone, probably faded down from black with a little light surface scuffing, looks to be in full working order, gilding on the front button is a little rubbed, comes with what looks to be an original bird key although this does not fit within the back compartment.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An important 18th century Lombardy ebony banded walnut and ivory inlaid twin pedestal desk, the top and sides inlaid with a scenes from Homer’s Iliad, after original drawings by John Flaxman RA (1755-1826), within moulded shaped ebony cartouches, fitted with three frieze drawers over hinged cupboards, inlaid with allegories representing Hope and Faith, on later castors.UK APHA Registration of an ivory item Submission reference: D99UXPKP width 118cm depth 61cm height 82.4cm LOT ESSAY BY DR. ARABELLA CIFANIThe scene is taken from a drawing that the English sculptor and draftsman, John Flaxman(1755–1826), made to illustrate the passages of Homer's Iliad, a commission proposed to him in 1791 by Georgiana Hare-Naylor while he was living in Rome. Here is represented a rare episode, with Polydamas, a character from Greek mythology soothsayer, adviser and valiant warrior, friend and lieutenant of Hector, who fought in the Trojan War and who, in the twelfth book of the Iliad, advises Hector not to cross a dangerous moat that was part of the defence at the Achaean port and also advises Hector not to continue the siege. Hector will not listen to him and will face death at the hands of Achilles (Homer Iliad 12.60).‘’Then verily Polydamus drew nigh to Hector, and spake, saying: “Hector, and ye other leaders of the Trojans and allies, it is but folly that we seek to drive across the trench our swift horses; hard in sooth is it to cross, for sharp stakes are set in it, and close anigh them is the wall of the Achaeans.’’ Homer - Iliad 12.60John Flaxman, sculptor and draftsman, a leading proponent of English neoclassicism, created 34 drawings for Homer's Iliad in Rome in 1793, which were engraved on copper for the first time in Rome by Tommaso Piroli in 1793 ("L'Iliade et the Odyssée d'Homère gravéepar Thomas Piroli d'après les desseins composés par John Flaxman. 94 gravures ", Francesco Romero publisher, Rome, 1793). The meeting Flaxman and Piroli was a happy union, sealed by a public success that also provoked real acts of editorial piracy. "The reprints followed one another in various original editions or copies of the branches in different European cities, attesting to the vast success achieved from Flaxman's inventions masterfully translated and propagated with the burin of Piroli. Two years later, the plates for "The Iliad" were republished in London. In 1805, publishers Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme printed new editions of both series, including eleven extra illustrations commissioned from Flaxman (five for "The Iliad" and six for "The Odyssey").The style of the ivory inlay perfectly reflects the spirit of Flaxman's engraving, the figures in fact retain their taste for graffiti, which was an absolute novelty at the time. Flaxman avoided the background landscape, setting and detail, focusing on figures rendered with pure outlines. It has long been known that Flaxman drew on and synthesized a wide variety of visual sources in the development of his outline illustrations, combining classical figuration from "Etruscan" reliefs, sculptures, engravings and vases with forms derived from medieval and early Renaissance sources, life studies and observational sketches of daily Italian scenes and characters. Flaxman's style of illustration has been discussed and celebrated by a multitude of critics across Europe and has had a demonstrable influence on artists such as Ingres, Goya and Blake.The cabinet is also enriched with other ivory inlays, representing divinities and allegories, including the allegory of Hope and Faith.GORRINGE’S are grateful to Dr. Cifani, for her identification of John Flaxman’s designs, used in the ivory inlays on this desk.***CONDITION REPORT***Overall a little evenly faded to a light walnut tone with old dents, small losses and splits throughout commensurate with age, ivory inlay looks to be mostly complete but some small losses notably to the right side of the top, the doors to the drawers are fitted with English locks but no escutcheons suggesting the later addition of the veneers, cupboard doors have Italian locks but no key, lower front right corner is broken with the foot now come loose, minor dents and scuffing elsewhere around the base.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A pair of 18th century Dutch mahogany and oak torchere stands, with piecrust tops and fluted baluster stems on scroll carved tripods with claw and ball feet, width of tops 24cm height 69cm***CONDITION REPORT***Both of a rich dark mahogany tone with light surface dirt and some blooming in the varnish. One top has a section of piecrust moulding broken away and a further section missing. Both tripods have mould and water staining, each has a reverse finialPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A George III carved giltwood landscape wall mirror, of oval foliate scrolling cartouche shape with later oval plate, width 72cm height 59cm***CONDITION REPORT***Looks to have the original light golden gilt finish, the top section has been broken away at some point and is now reattached with the break still showing, otherwise minor chipping and flaking scattered throughout the frame, plate is old but not original.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A George III brass bound mahogany cellaret, of octagonal form, with loop handles and lead lined five section interior, on stand with outswept moulded legs, fitted brass castors, width 39cm depth 38cm height 70cm***CONDITION REPORT***Overall of a good rich reddish brown mahogany tone and fair state of polish, some light surface scuffing and a little rubbing on the front left corner, brass banding a little oxidised but otherwise good, comes with original lock and working key, stand has seen reconstruction or replacement parts with one of the scroll angles being replaced and reinforcing screws and plate added to the top, minor dents and scuffing to the legs and feet.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An early Victorian rosewood folio stand, with ratcheting mechanism adjusting to seven different positions, turned stretches and pad feet fitted brass castors, width 72cm height 112cm***CONDITION REPORT***Honest condition, a little faded at the very top and to one side. Some light scuffing and dirt marks to the frame, one round button missing from the end of the main central stretcher, scuffing around the feet.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Victorian style brass club fender, with buttoned brown leather seats and foliate motifs to the columns, width 190cm depth 66cm height 53cm***CONDITION REPORT***Some small paint splash marks to the top and some light scuffing to the leather, brass on the frame is oxidised to a dull finish with some light scuffing but essentially this is in good conditionPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A 19th century French red boulle semanier/escritoire, with serpentine front and ormolu mounts, fitted seven drawers, width 66cm depth 37cm height 122cm***CONDITION REPORT***Overall fair condition but for some brass inlay springing out from the bottom drawer. Ebonised top has some scratching, scuffing and ring marks, plain interior with original lock but no key, some light scratching running down the left side, some scuffing to the sides and base, right side has lost a strip of brass at the top, left side has the brass springing out at the bottomPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
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