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Lot 457
A gilt metal mantel clock, late 19th century, with eight-day bell striking movement, the backplate stamped CHLES MT and serial numbered 23253, with white enamel cartouches to the dial, each with a Roman numeral and with a plaque signed for HOWELL JAMES & Co., the pierced case 38.5cm x 20cm x 18cmCondition Report: Dreweatts have not tested the movement and cannot make any guarantees or comments as to accuracy or if the movement is working we suggest getting the clock appraised by a professional clock restorer prior to use. The movement is ticking when wound but sounds 'laboured'. Not striking at present as the hammer arm is lackingWith a winding key, and pendulum. The case with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions, consistent with age and use, dirt and discolouration and uneven finish to the surface overallThere is a chip to the IIII cartouche, the others with light signs of wear and age. The signature cartouche has wear to the Indian Ink inscriptionThe glass is missing to the rear door panelPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionThe clock is 18cm deep overall Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 465
Follower of Benjamin Zobel Tiger resting under trees Sandpainting on board 52.5 x 70.5cm (20½ x 27¾ in.)Condition Report: Under perspex, unexamined out of glazed frame. Light surface dirt throughout and dirt trapped between surface and perspex. A diagonal scratch circa. 4cm to the lower right edge. Some possible light scratches to the lower edge but this could be to the inside of the perspex. Otherwise no other significant condition issues. Dimensions including frame: 71 x 90cm Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 471
Follower of Harry Hall A study of a horse in a stable, a set of two Oil on canvas 43 x 53.5cm (16¾ x 21 in.) (2)Condition Report: Looking towards the right:Relined. Canvas appears to have moved in frame revealing a bare edge along the lower edge. Patches of craquelure scattered throughout. There has been a reaction, most notably to the black pigment which appears to have shrunk revealing a scaly appearance. It is possibly bitumen. There is visible infilling scattered across the stable wall. Inspection under UV reveals light scattered retouching. Looking towards the left:Relined. Light rubbing to the lower edge. Patches of scattered retouching throughout. Light surface scratches, most visible to the horse's neck and body. Inspection under UV reveals light scattered retouching.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 52
Manner of James McNeill Whistler A view of the Thames with St. Paul's Cathedral beyond Oil on board Indistinctly signed (lower right)25 x 16.5cm (9¾ x 6¼ in.)Provenance: Private collection removed from 9, Royal Crescent, BathCondition Report: Rubbing to the framing edges, especially to the left edge and upper edge. Thick varnish causing some discolouration, particularly noticeable to the upper section of the work where the varnish is pooling causing brown markings. Light surface dirt throughout. There are two specks of paint in the lower right corner. Inspection under UV reveals an area of possible repair to the upper right corner. There is a vertical line approx. 3cm running up from the ship's mast. This retouching does not appear to affect the moon and clouded area in the upper right quadrant. The varnish may be concealing further retouching or repair. 35 x 26.5cm including frame. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 55
A pair of Victorian giltwood and composition girandole oval wall mirrors with three candle branches, circa 1880, in the manner of C & R Light, 89cm high, 48cm wide, 25cm protuberanceProvenance: Private collection removed from 9, Royal Crescent, BathCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThe surfaces heavily re-gilt and with repairs, notably candle branches. The surfaces uneven and probably also covers old repairs and damage to the composition elements. Various old splits and cracks throughout, chips and losses to the surface and composition elements. Both with losses around the cresting elementsThe sconce arms with wax deposits to the interiors and surfacesPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 59
A cut and moulded glass twelve light chandelier, 20th century, 120cm high, approximately 110cm wide, together with another smaller example, approximately 80cm high, 55cm wideProvenance: Private collection removed from 9, Royal Crescent, Bath, previously purchased from Obelisk Antiques, Warminster in 1986 (£500). Condition Report: Larger chandelier:One arm is broken at the point it meats the lower dish, this will need some repair prior to use and installation - this is detached and not with the lot - it is at Dreweatts warehouse and will be united with the lot for collectionWired internally to the arms by design and manufactureThere are plastic collars to the arms to hang the swaged decorations Smaller chandelier:Untidy appearance overall, there are areas of the swags detached and not present with the lot, there are some drops detached but presentOne arm is broken at the point it meats the lower dish, this will need some repair prior to use and installation - it is present with the lotWired internally to the arms by design and manufacture Please note these are sold as decorative furnishing items only and not as working electrical lightd - these would need to be rewired and tested by a professional electrician prior to use in a domestic setting.Overall these will require some attention, repairs, and restorations prior to use and installation in a domestic setting Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 61A
A French ormolu four light candelabra, late 19th century, with scrolling foliage and strapwork decoration, dolphin feet, 52cm high, base 14.5cm wideProvenance: Private collection removed from 9, Royal Crescent, BathCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useRubbing and wear to gilding- notably to extremities of base, surface uneven overallWax and other deposits to the interior of the sconces, some corrosion and discolourationPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 9
Italian School (20th century)Two Venetian views, Santa Maria della Salute; Palazzo Ducale Oil on board Both indistinctly signed (lower left)20.5 x 30.5cm (8 x 12 in.)Provenance: Private collection removed from 9, Royal Crescent, BathCondition Report: One board is coming loose from frame and mounting tape is visible. Yellowing varnish causing some light discolouration. Light rubbing to the framing edges. Otherwise no other significant condition issues. Inspection under UV reveals no obvious evidence of restoration or repair. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 96
A brass light chandelier, probably Dutch 17th century, with later dish fitted for electricity above bird finial, the ball stem with reflector backplate cartouches above the scrolling arms, 76cm high overall, approximately 58cm diameterCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use.Some wear and unevenness to the surface, including areas of oxidation and polish deposits to recesses.The additional electrified dish can be removed and this chandelier hung without it in its originally conceived state. If the dish were to be used, it needs to be tested and rewired by a professional electrician prior to use in a domestic setting.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 105
Manner of Joseph Mallord William TurnerThe incoming storm Oil on board 24 x 30cm (9¼ x 11¾ in.)Condition Report: A thick uneven varnish throughout the surface which is causing some discoloration particularly visible to the lower left corner, with pools of brown varnish. Light surface dirt throughout. Some light surface craquelure to the upper left corner. A vertical surface crack or scratch approx. 8cm starting near the centre of the upper edge moving down into the centre of the work. A small loss to the lower left corner. Inspection under UV reveals a green masking varnish, light scattered retouching and infilling. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 158
A light oak and maple dining table, of recent manufacture, the circular top above the supports and stretchers, 74cm high, 165cm diameter Condition Report: Overall the condition reflects the table's lack of significant age and probable only light use in a domestic setting, there are some light surface marksThe top and base need screwing together, there are some screws present to the table bound with masking tape to one support - these haven't been tried by Dreweatts but and are only assumed to fit - the table top rests on the base securely and has done for the view and photographPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 166
A mahogany and upholstered centre stool in Regency style, probably recently manufactured by Vaughan Designs, with woolwork upholstery, on ring turned beech legs with brass castors, 38cm high, 103cm wide, 46cm deep, together with a pair of matching cushions, each 45cm squareCondition Report: The stool with Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThe polish to the legs with wear and marks, overall solid and stable. With a fire label to the underside, the frame is obscured by the upholstery, Dreweatts make no comments or guarantees as to the condition of thisThe cushions to match the upholstery, there are some marks and stains - especially visible to the lighter undersides - the covers are removable from the feather pads and may benefit from a light and appropriate cleanPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 182
An early Victorian mahogany wine cooler, circa 1840, of shaped rectangular form, the interior lined, 50cm high, 87cm wide, 56cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, The interior with some wear, discolouration, there is a dowel to the centre of the base - this is presumably acting like a plug. Overall the colour is light to the timber, This is loose to the plinth base at time of report, it seems to sit within, these could be firmly secured together if wished, there is a loose block present to the interior. There are also castors present to the underside of the cooler - it appears this could be used as a free-standing element if wished.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 195
A pair of George II side chairs, circa 1740, each low back above a blue and white drop in seat, 89cm highCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses. Some old repairs to the cresting rail where it meets the uprights, some later supporting blocks to interior of the frame. The drop-in seat with recent upholstery, and some light marks and fading.Overall, the frames are solid and stablePlease see additional images.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 20
Two Italian, probably Florentine giltwood wall mirrors, 19th century, one of rectangular form, 45cm high, 40cm wide, the other oval, 36cm high, 34cm wide, together with a giltwood girandole, in early 19th century taste, 99cm high, 35cm wide (3)Provenance: Private collection removed from 9, Royal Crescent, BathCondition Report: The Florentine mirrors with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, some elements detached and missing from the lotThe gilt surfaces with chips, losses, dirt and discolourationThe rectangular example with loose mirror plate The girandole is later in date and has been fitted for electricity and is sold as a decorative item only and not as working electrical light. This would need to be rewired and tested by a professional electrician prior to use in a domestic setting. The arms are loose in this areas too and would need some stabilising. Otherwise with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and usePlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 206
A five fold room screen, 20th century, covered in cotton Damask style upholstery in turquoise and beige, each panel 220cm high, 49cm wideCondition Report: Overall the condition reflects this items lack of significant age and probable light use in a domestic settingCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 215
After Edwin Landseer Maid and the Magpie Oil on canvas 172 x 149cm (67½ x 58½ in.)Condition Report: Relined. Rubbing to the extreme edges and white blemishes. Retouching and infilling visible in natural light throughout with large areas to the upper left quadrant and middle of the upper edge. Craquelure in patches scattered throughout. Paint shrinkage in areas scattered throughout. Yellowing varnish causing some discolouration. Vertical and horizontal stretcher marks visible. A tear/abrasion to the upper right corner. Inspection under UV reveals extensive retouching. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 237
A pair of low side chairs in Victorian taste, 20th century and later upholstered, with mustard and cream woven check fabric probably by Colefax and Fowler, labels for sofa makers Jackson King and Morgan, on turned beech legs with castors, 82cm high, 58cm wide, 74cm deepPlease note these are not Victorian chairs but date from the 20th centuryCondition Report: Please not the saleroom notice change that these are not late 19th century but 20th century chairs. The underside of one has been partly and gently removed to one corner to inspect the frame and this all appears 'fresh' the varnish to the leg makes it look older than it truly is. The upholstery is probably later applied too as per the cataloguing. This is overall in fair condiiton with only light signs of age and use in a domestic setting Overall solid and stable, the frames to the backs are obscured by the upholstery and Dreweatts cannot guarantee the originality or condition of the frame in this area. Overall these are solid and stableThe visible ares with Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and usePlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 268
A pair of carved and giltwood three light wall appliques in 18th century taste, 20th century, the backplates modelled as basket of fruit, 68cm high, 63cm wideCondition Report: Marks, knocks, chips, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, chips and losses to some elements and extremities of the carvingThese are not currently wired, there are small holes to the undersides of the metal arms - this may be for thin wires to be fitted - this would need to be done by a professional electrician prior to use in a domestic settingThe gilt finish to the wood with rubbing and wear overall and some unevennessPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 276
A set of sixteen mahogany dining chairs, recently manufactured by Titchmarsh & Goodwin, to include a pair of armchairsCondition Report: Overall the condition of these chairs reflects the lack of significant age and light use in a domestic setting, the upholstery is for the most part in good condition, some knocks and scratches to the legs. With fire labelsCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 352
A mahogany and inlaid wheel barometer, first quarter 19th century, attributed to James Vecchio, the silvered dial signed Vecchio, Nottingham, 99cm high overallTwo Vecchio's are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Nottingham in the early part of the 19th century, I. Vecchio 1800-1825, and J. Vecchio 1800-1830A very similar model of barometer by James Vecchio is in the National Trust's collection at Scotney Castle, Kent (NT 792450) Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld chips and losses, A section of the mitred mouldings are detached but present with the lot. Dreweatts have not tested the mechanism, however there is mercury present. Some light discolouration to the dial and bezel, chips and losses to veneers and inlays.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 372
A pair of French patinated and gilt bronze five light candelabra in Neoclassical style, circa 1870, each with avine finial above squat and waisted urn sockets on arms around a central boss, the tapered and reeded shafts descending through fircone and foliate cast circlets to triform bases, each with three panther headed monopodia interspersed with stylised acanthus, 93cm highCondition Report: Marks, abrasions, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and wear.Overall a matt patination with later gilt paint as highlights, some small areas of verdigris.The beaks of the bird finials are bent, lacking one pendent scroll under a candle branch, some pendant scrolls bent.Slightly loose jointed where the legs join the main column, lacking some screws to these areas and some mounts with some movement.Please see additional photographs for a visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 382
A set of twenty-three decorative butterfly and moth prints, chromolithographs after J. L. Goffart after drawings by B.R., each overall inc. frame 30 x 25cm (11 3/4 x 9 7/8in.) In marble effect modern frames (23)Condition Report: Overall in good condition. There are a number of sheets with light foxing and one with a visible stain, likely caused by water damage. The sheets vary in colour. Some very light handling creases to some sheets. Each under perspex unexamined out of glazed frames. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 41
Continental School (19th century)Still life of flowers in a vase, a pair Oil on canvas63 x 48cm (24¾ x 18¾ in.) (2)Provenance: Private collection removed from 9, Royal Crescent, BathCondition Report: Not relined. The canvas is slack and undulating. Stretcher marks are visible. Craquelure and an uneven varnish throughout. Surface scratches throughout. Light rubbing to the framing edges. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 440
Follower of William ShayerTravellers and their horses resting in a country landscape Oil on canvas 71 x 92.5cm (27¾ x 36¼ in.)Condition Report: Relined. Evidence of reline visible to the edges. Canvas has slipped in frame leaving a gap at the upper edge. Would benefit from securing. Craquelure throughout. Rubbing to the extreme edges, a small abrasion to the lower right edge. Light surface dirt throughout and a thick varnish. A small cluster of loss to the lower right quadrant. Inspection under UV reveals no obvious restoration or repair but this may be masked by the thick layer of varnish concealing past retouching. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 446
A mahogany bookcase, with two glazed doors, a leather inset slide and two panelled doors, 203cm high, 76cm wide, 35cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses. One piece of glass is cracked to the doors and has masking tape to secure. The shelves to the upper section have various old marks and stains, signs of use. Top part is designed to screw to the bottom section, there are large holes where these screws have been. Screws will need to be sources by the purchaser.Lock are later and there is a key to each, the lower doors enclosing a fitted interior. The vertical 'Canterbury' sections are removable and could be replaced with shelves (included) the interior a darker colour due to less UV light exposure. The cupboard door with vertical crack.Please see additional images.This breaks down for transport into the upper section and cornice, and the lower cupboard sectionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 499
APOLLO 17,'EVA-3', 1972, a unique NASA engineer’s manuscript working sketch, plotting the route of the Lunar Rover during EVA-3 (Extra Vehicular Activity 3) on 12 December 1972 during the Apollo 17 mission, undertaken by Commander Eugen Cernan and geologist and Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt,manuscript in red and black ink on a sheet of acetate, overlaid on the relevant section of the USGS geological map of the moon, in a modern light box,21 x 26cm31 x 26cm, framedThis was the third and final EVA mission of the last mission of the Apollo Program. The Apollo 17 Lunar Rover travelled approximately 40km (22 miles) during which astronauts, Cernan and Schmitt, collected 66kg of lunar samples and explored the base of the North Massif, the Sculptured Hills, and Van Serg Crater. This is the most recent time that man set foot on the lunar surface.
Lot 426
*GABRIEL SUMMERS (b.1962)'Alum Bay Mermaid' depicting a nude female mermaid in an idealised landscapesigned, inscribed as titled and dated '2001' verso, oil on board33.5 x 58cm*Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.Condition report: Appears to be in good condition, not examined under UV light, please contact department for a full report. Well-presented.
Lot 270
MANDY RICE DAVIES,early 1960s, a rare nude studio photograph of Mandy Rice Davies, photographer unknown, reverse inscribed 'Mandy Rice Davies',9 x 14cmThe photo was originally purchased from the estate of the late actor Peter Wyngarde.Mandy Rice Davies, born Marilyn Davies, near Llanelli in Wales, met Christine Keeler at Murray’s Cabaret Club, London. It was Christine Keeler who introduced her to the well-connected osteopath, Stephen Ward. In his spare time, Ward studied at the Slade School of Art and developed a talent for sketching portraits which provided a profitable sideline. Police photographs came to light in 2014 that showed a two-way mirror hidden behind an unobtrusive picture on the wall in Ward’s house.His practice and his art brought considerable social success and he made many important friends, among whom was Lord Astor at whose country house, Cliveden, in the summer of 1961, Ward introduced John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War, to 19-year-old Christine Keeler. Profumo, who was married to the actress Valerie Hobson, embarked on an affair with Keeler. Stephen Ward was later found guilty of living on immoral earnings (money obtained from Rice-Davies and Keeler, among others).Condition report: No damage, excellent condition.
Lot 157
DAVE WILKINS (American, 20th century)'The J. Paul Getty Museum'signed 'Dave Wilkins' and dated '10/29/72' l.r., with printed title and inscription on overmount 'The J. Paul Getty Museum/Langdon & Wilson Architects AIA', gouache86.3 x 68.5cm John Paul Getty (1892-1976) was an oil tycoon and multi-millionaire who passionately collected art. He first opened a museum within his ranch house in Malibu, but when the collection outgrew this site, he commissioned the building of the J Paul Getty Museum, later renamed the Getty Villa. This painting shows an aerial view of the Getty Villa in 1972, two years before it opened to the public. This extraordinary museum was inspired by the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum. Since the 1990s, the museum has been split across two sites, but the original villa today houses around 44,000 Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities dating from 6500 BC.Condition report: Not viewed out of glazed frame, some minor foxing and browning to the margins of the sheet, there is a light smattering of white paint along centre right edge of sheet that appears to be made by the artist at time of painting the work as there are also other small patches of white gouache paint in the margins, please refer to images. Overall, appears to be in good condition. See additional images.
Lot 371
Lots 371-380Charles Bronson (b.1952) The next ten lots are collections of works by and related to Charles Bronson, Britain's most infamous prison inmate. They include a quantity of correspondence sent from Bronson to Joey Pyle, comprising letters, poetry, illustrations, and musings of his life behind bars. Also included are a number of articles, court communications and other official documents, most of which have been commented on by Bronson and sent out. They give a unique insight into the life and mind of Charles Bronson, and his life spent in various penitentiaries across Britain, and how he perpetuates his existence within. They also show a more humane side of Bronson, shining a light on his relationships with the outside world, and his undertakings in the name of charity.CHARLES BRONSON (b.1952),'If It Doesn't Kill Ya! Then It Makes You Stronger. If You Can't Understand Me Best Go Suck on a Toffee. - Wisdom Seeps Through My Cage!!! Try and Learn from the Man in the Darkness... Come Into My Brain... But Don't Turn on the Light', 1997, a handwritten fourteen-page book of poetry, written by Charles Bronson, comprising various texts of poetry, wisdom, and humour accompanied by various illustrations, 15 x 11cmCondition report: Some minor stains to the cover.
Lot 134
A pair of mid 19th century gilt bronze figural five light lustre candelabraprobably Americaneach with two pairs of elaborate acanthus scrolling arms issuing baluster urn nozzles and palmette collars centred by a similar upper nozzle and collar and raised on foliate baluster and classical figural support and stepped square base, all hung with facetted flat rectangular beaded lustre drops, 56.5cm high (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 142
A pair of gilt and patinated bronze figural three light candelabraprobably late 19th / early 20th century, the design partly after the 1805 Château de Saint-Cloud modelsformed as classical maidens clad in symmetrically draped robes with gilt amulets and sandals, their braided coiffures supporting anthemion cast vase nozzles and holding aloft similar palmette and imbricated cast tapering torchiere nozzles in each hand, the tapering square pedestal bases with rams head corner mounts and with various dancing maiden and flambe brazier mounts to the sides, raised on winged griffin supports and shaped platform plinth bases, 86cm high (2)Footnotes:The present candelabra bear similarities to a pair of figural candelabra which were originally at the Château de Saint-Cloud and which were mentioned in the inventory of 1805. However the offered lot differ as they without the upper more elaborate candle branches and the supporting figures are also without wings.Literature: Marie-France Dupuy-Baylet, 'L'Heure, Le Feu, La Lumiere Les Bronzes Du Mobilier National 1800-1870', Dijon 2010, Fig. 2, pp.'s 28-31.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 165
A pair of late 19th / early 20th century French patinated and gilt bronze figural six light figural candelabrain the Empire stylethe five rope-bound foliate scrolling trumpet branches with male mask head and acanthus cast decoration, fitted detachable drip pans, all issuing from quiver of arrows central sections with detachable flambe finials to the upper nozzles and supported by winged classical maidens, each standing on Siena marble square pedestal with applied figural and laurel wreath mounts and raised on foliate cast stepped square bases, 70cm high overall (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 179
A large late 19th century Italian carved and giltwood and painted eight light chandelierthe carved and turned acanthus leaf stem above an octagonal body issuing acanthus leafy scrolled candle arms, later fitted for electricity, 103cm drop, 106cm diameter approximately This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 185
Iohannes Haughton (probably John Houghton, Irish, fl. 1741-1775): A mid 18th century sculpted white marble bust of Jonathan Swiftthe sitter looking to dexter wearing a cap over his curling long hair, his shoulders clad in drapery over an open chemise, mounted on a moulded square plate and plain square tablet socle inscribed SWIFT, and a further plain square tablet signed Iohannes Haughton Sculpt:, the whole raised on a later black painted composition and wood column pedestal and moulded square base, the bust, socle and signed square tablet, 84cm high, the pedestal, 134cm high (2)Footnotes:Please note that Robert Swift was the great great grandson of Jonathan Swift's uncle (Godwin Swift,1627-1695) and it was Godwin Swift who raised Jonathan when his own father died prematurely.ProvenanceRobert Swift Esq. (d. 1842), great great grandson of Jonathan Swift's uncle Godwin Swift, 1627-1695 who raised the writer when his own father died prematurely. By repute displayed at the Swift ancestral home, Swiftsheath, Kilkenny, Ireland. Presented in 1847 to Godwin Swift Esq., cousin of Robert Swift.Thence by descent to Godwin Swift Esq., grandfather of the present owner and author of a handwritten family record (one of a several) compiled between 1928 and 1940, whereby the bust is mentioned, possibly (by family tradition) via a George Swifte Ewbank Briggs Esq., who apparently also resided at the family home, Swiftsheath, until 1971. Thence by descent to the present vendor. Mention of the history of this bust and its sculptor John Houghton is made in the hand written family records of Godwin Swift, grandfather of the present vendor, where it can be traced back to his ancestor Robert Swift, who graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 1776, was married in 1781 and died in 1842. In these records a suggestion is also made that Houghton's bust may have been derived from the plaster death mask taken from Swift at his passing. However, it is likely further archive research on the subject may bring something more conclusive to light. Copies of the relevant pages of the family records are available on request and can be viewed online at www.bonhams.com. The attribution to the Irish sculptor John Houghton relates to the name Iohannes, which is the Greek translation of Johannes, itself a translation of John and the Irish surname Haughton, which is derived from its English equivalent, Houghton.John Houghton is recorded in 'A Dictionary of Irish Artists' published in 1913 with the apparent following listing:'A clever artist working in Dublin in the middle of the eighteenth century, principally as a woodcarver. In 1741 the Dublin Society awarded him a premium of fifteen pounds for the best piece of sculpture submitted to them; and in 1742 twenty pounds for another piece, 'St Paul Preaching at Athens' after Raphael's cartoon. This, wood panel is now at Curraghmore, Co. Waterford.Houghton did the carved oak frame for Bindon's portrait of Swift in the Deanery house, St Patricks, and also collaborated with David Sheehan in the carving of some elaborate church monuments.In 1739, he and John Kelly were paid sixty pounds for work at Carton for the Earl of Kildare, 'the familile arms in ye Pediment in Ardbraccan stone with other decoration of boys, cornicopias, etc' (Account of book at Carton).He was living in Duke Street from about 1761 to 1775, in which latter year he probably died'As John Houghton apparently worked on the carving of a frame for Francis Bindon's portrait of Swift in 1735, which is now in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery, it is possible that he may have decided to record Swift's likeness as a portrait bust around this time. However it is probably more likely that he may have carved the bust to commemorate the great writer and satirist after his death in 1745, possibly after seeing a likeness of the celebrated portrait bust of Swift by Louis Francois Roubiliac (Anglo-French, c. 1705-1762) in 1749 or sometime thereafter.For a similar bust, thought to be Swift and attributed to the Circle of Michael Rysbrack (Flemish, 1694-1770) see Christies, The Murnaghan Collection, 14th October 1991, lot 6.Jonathan Swift (Anglo-Irish, 1667-1745) was a satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, poet and Anglican cleric who went on to become Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 186
A set of four gilt and patinated bronze and frosted and etched glass twin-light Colza style lampstwo bearing facsimile Messenger & Son's makers and Jones, Lows & Ball of Boston retailers markseach lamp with central vase finial on baluster support and cylindrical stepped socle and shallow square base, the angled plain arms glass shades, 51cm high overall (4)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 225
S. Kinsburger (French, 1855-1935): A pair of unusual late 19th century brown and green patinated figural twin light wall appliquesformed as Gallic huntsmen, each suspended from ring finials and holding aloft twin light naturalistic thistle flowering arms, one is signed to the drapery S.KINSBURGER fitted for electricity, 88cm high approximately (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 227
A pair of late 19th century Continental gilt bronze mounted porcelain twin light girandolesthe twin scrolling candle arms with acanthus cast drip pans issuing from female mask-heads, the cartouche backplates painted with Arcadian harbour-side scenes scenes with figures on horseback to the foreground and ships in the distance, the elaborate borders with swag, tassel and quiver of arrow crestings, 50cm high X 31cm wide approximately (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 345
A third quarter 19th century French gilt bronze and porcelain panel inset clock garniturein the Troubadour style, the movement signed and numbered Leroy & Fils A Paris, 5673the domed pedestal clock case with chain hung finials, figural warrior and pierced decoration, the panels and the 3.5' sectional Roman dial painted with historical military trophies, the footed base centred by an oval portrait of a warrior, the brass twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, with pendulum and winder, the matching three light candelabra with chain hung covers to the nozzles centred by figures of warriors holding armorial banners, on composite baluster supports and corresponding footed bases, 37.5cm high (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 355
A pair of late early 20th century gilt bronze and white marble urn lamp basesin the Louis XVI stylethe inverted pear shaped bodies with waisted swept necks and acanthus and stiff leaf borders, each with twin rams head mask handles, united by fruiting garlands, the acanthus and pendant husk decorated fluted socles with laurel bases raised on beaded and floriate roundel decorated re-entrant cut plinth bases with applied griffin plaques on toupie feet, the twin light fittings with floral finials fitted for electricity, together with a pair of cream shades 75cm high overall (4)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 357
A pair of impressive nine light gilt bronze and verde antico marble torchieresprobably mid 20th century in the Napoleon III Empire revival stylethe multi scrolling flowerhead and foliate scrolling arms arranged in two gradated tiers above a spiral baluster upper section with frosted glass flambe shades, the tapering inbricated cast column supports and waisted socles raised on verde antico marble clad rectangular pedestals with applied floriate garlanded urn bracket mounts, and foliate case moulded shallow plinths, fitted for electricity, 150cm high approx (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 374
An impressive late 19th / early 20th century French gilt bronze four light candelabrumin the Louis XIV tastethe three acanthus scrolling arms with fruiting finials, supporting scrolling foliate nozzles above leafy collars, the elaborate central tripartite support below fruiting garlands and fringed lambrequins and a further corresponding nozzle and collar, raised on a foliate cast composite scrolling platform base with beaded mask head roundels, drilled and later fitted for electricity, 101cm high including fittingsThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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