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Lot 634
A Sitzendorf figural group, late 19th century, modelled as an 18th century lady and gentleman, she standing on a bridge while he retrieves her shoe from a stream, printed maker's mark to base, 22cm high; with a Sitzendorf figural group modelled as a courting couple, the lady seated holding a notebook, the gentleman standing holding his hat, underglaze blue maker's mark, 23.5cm high; and a further Sitzendorf figural group modelled as a lady with a lute seated with a cherub, 13.5cm high (at fault) (3)
Lot 609
A Royal Worcester porcelain figure by James Hadley, early 20th century, modelled as a lady in blue dress playing a lute, shape number H143, puce printed maker's mark for 1920 to underside, 31cm high; with a Royal Worcester figure modelled as a Welshman, shape number 1875, puce printed maker's mark to underside, 17.5cm high (2) CONDITION REPORT:Both figures show minor surface wear throughout and minor rubbing to the gilt highlights, but no obvious chips, cracks, crazing or evidence of restoration.
Lot 179
NEGRI, Cesare. Nuove inventioni di balli. Milano, Bordone, 1604Folio, mm. 326x225. Full brown leather binding with gilt decorations impressed on the covers and spine. Pages [8, including plate with Portrait], 296, [4]. Some numbering errors, as reported on the last page of the text. Pages 207-208 in facsimile. Woodcut initials, headpieces and tailpieces. Illustrated vignette with printer’s device on the Title Page, Portrait of the Author outside the text on a full page, 57 full-page plates in the text within borders [out of 58], all engraved in copper. The plate on page 208 is missing; the facsimile reproduction is inserted. Some traces of wear, generally a good copy. Very rare work, magnificently illustrated. The most important treatise on the history of dance, music and costumes of the 17th century. The most important treatise on the history of dance, music and costumes of the 17th century. The volume, dedicated to Philip III of Spain, is adorned with a full-page portrait of the author Cesare de Negri, included in only a few copies, and by 58 superb full-page prints of ballets, dancers, accompanied by well-known music, drawn by Giovan Mauro della Rovere, known as “il Fiamminghino”, and engraved by Leon Pallavicino. Many illustrations are signed as designed by (I.) M(auro) R(overe), and all are signed as engraved by L(eon) P(alavicino), apart from that on p.149, which is unsigned. The work is divided into three parts: the first names all the most famous dancers of the time, and describes the sumptuous dance parties held in Milan; the second part describes the dance techniques, while the third describes the evolution of ballet from a scenic and musical point of view. In this third part appear the names of the knights and ladies, belonging to the high Milanese aristocracy. From p. 117 onwards the text contains many passages of music for the lute. The title-page vignette shows the printer's device, with the motto 'Velascus Crescit Occulto'.This publication is largely a reprint of the work first published in Milan in 1602 under the title ‘Le Gratie d'Amore’, but with a new title-page and a number of small emendations to the text.Cesare Negri, a Milanese, founded a dance academy here in 1554 and was one of the most important dancers and choreographers of the time.Brunet, IV, 34 and ‘Supplement’ II, 13; Cicognara, n. 1725; Fétis, VI, 295; Eitner, VII, 166; Hoepli, Cento libri preziosi; Beaumont p. 132.
Lot 1617
A Naples (Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea) cup, c.1785-90, the flared tin-glazed cup painted with the cyclops Polyphemus seated with a lute, receiving the letter from Galatea via a putto riding a dolphin, within a gilt flowerhead border and grapevine swags, titled in red to the inside rim, crowned RF monogram mark, 6.7cm high.The painting is taken from a fresco uncovered in Herculaneum and published in Le Pitture Antiche D'Ercolano, published between 1762 and 1779. The fresco, from the 1st century, is now in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Lot 1027
A rare pair of Enoch Wood figures of musicians, c.1800-10, both seated, he playing the flute with his score resting in his lap, she playing the lute with a small dog on her lap, seated on high-backed chairs and raised on shaped rectangular bases, some restoration, 14.6cm. (2) Provenance: a private collection from Wiltshire.
Lot 13
Two vintage boudoir dolls and a Heubach 320 painted bisque doll: (1) Heubach 320 painted bisque doll, with five piece composition body, 20"/51cm; (2) Composition boudoir doll, cloth elongated body, playing a lute, clockwork musical movement with integral key, 19.5"/50cm; (3) Cloth boudoir doll, auburn wig, elongated body, 27"/69cm; some wear and tear throughout; (3).
Lot 158
Giovanni Battista Cipriani RA (Italian 1727-1785) a pair of coloured stipple engravings. One depicting a woman playing a lute, marked 'Harmony' to verso, the other of a woman seated beside a lamb and holding a dove, marked 'Meekness' to verso, both marked 'G. B. Cipriani', 16.5cm x 13.5cm, framed and glazed
Lot 263
A striking limited edition figure of Jane Seymour dressed in a yellow and pale blue gown with a brown shawl and matching head dress. She is adorned with jewels and gilded gold details. Beside her is a column with a single vase and a lute. Part of the Six Wives of Henry VIII series. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Pauline ParsonsIssued: 1991Dimensions: 6.25"L x 5.75"W x 8.75"HEdition Number: 1711 of 9500 Manufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 256
A pair of Samson Paris porcelain figures, of a shepherd and shepherdess, each holding a rectangular basket, he with a dog at his feet, she with a lamb, shaped scroll bases applied with flowers, decorated in polychrome, 18cm high, gold anchor mark to verso; a Samson Paris Derby type figure, of a shepherdess playing a lute, a lamb at her feet, before bocage, shaped scroll base, 21cm high, gold anchor mark to verso; a Samson Paris novelty nodding head figure, of a Chinese figure, seated crossed legged, 65cm high; other Continental figures (6)
Lot 371
Limited edition figure is part of the Lady Musicians Series. Dressed in vibrant blue, brown and white gown holding her lute. Royal Doulton backstamp. This item has its original box: 8.25"L x 8.25"W x 8"H. Certificate of Authenticity included. Artist: Peggy DaviesIssued: 1970 - 1976Dimensions: 7"L x 5"W x 6.25"HEdition Number: 153 of 750Manufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 307
THEODORE ROMBOUTS (1597-1637). After. LUTE PLAYER. Oil on canvas 110 x 99.5cm. * After the prime version, c.1620 (Philadelphia Museum of Art) The painstaking precision of lutenists' concentration was a tempting subject for artists. The musician's focused expression here may signal an amorous intent, enhanced by the association of music's sweet harmony with romance. The symbolism associated with the tankard (for revelry) and the Indian carpet (for culture) also implies a more worldly mood than the music alone. *CR Lined; some craquelure; scattered retouching; needs a clean.
Lot 240
Sculpted satin crystal figures representing the most important people in the artist life includes Pepi & Mopsy, Julia, Julia with Mandolin, Marian, Sali, Sali with Accordion, Lena with Lute and Lena + Pepi Bench. Also included is the illustrated book Julia's World - Better Times. Each item has its original box measuring 7.5"L x 5.25"W x 1.75"H. Swarovski backstamp. Largest piece 1.25"L x 1.25"W x 3"H. Artist: Julia LimpkeIssued: c. 1990Dimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 191
Glossy finish. Figure of an angel holding a light purple lute with signing expression. Lladro backstamp. This item has its original box. Box measures: 12.75"L x 7.5"W x 5.75"H. Artist: Francisco CatalaIssued: 1993-1993Dimensions: 5.25"L x 4"W x 7.25"HManufacturer: LladroCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 414
* Valentine. A Regency illustrated love letter addressed to Mr G. Bennett, 1807, large bifolium, first page with hand-coloured oval engraving of a young lady seated on a bench beneath a tree playing a lute, a young gentleman looking on from behind the tree, within an oval border of manuscript letters (forming a puzzle) between flourishes, closely-written in pen & ink with romantic sentiments to blank margins, second page with manuscript 'Now Sir if you are inclined in the Sirkle[sic] Round My Name you Will find', p. 3 blank, p. 4 with name and address in ink 'Mr G. Bennett, Poulterer No 21 East Street Baker Street', an oval red ink stamp '12 o'clock 14 FE[B] 1807', with 'Refused R. Fowler' written across it in ink, and remains of red wax seal, folds to form an 'envelope', small piece missing to blank fore-edge of second leaf where seal broken, 25.5 x 20 cmQTY: (1)NOTE:A rare early Valentine which, curiously, appears never to have reached Mr Bennett, for whom it was intended, having been refused at the point of delivery by an R. Fowler; one can only imagine the possible reasons for this, as well as the repercussions which might have ensued.
Lot 41
Gulik (R.H. van) Hsi K'ang and his Poetical Essay on the Lute, Monumenta Nipponica Monographs, errata leaf loosely inserted, original wrappers, faded, Tokyo, 1941; The Gibbon in China: An Essay in Chinese Animal Lore, 7" blue gramophone record in pocket at end, Leiden, 1967; Erotic Colour Prints of the Ming Period..., 2 vol., reprint, Leiden & Boston, 2004; Sexual Life in Ancient China, Leiden, 1961; Chinese Pictorial Art, Rome, 1958 § Watson (William) & Dr. J.L.Mish. Chinese Jade Books in the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, 1963, plates and illustrations, all but the first original cloth or boards, the fourth and fifth with dust-jackets, the fifth torn and frayed; and c.20 others on China, mostly the arts, 4to & 8vo (c.25)
Lot 235
Pair of late 19th century Continenal gilt metal and porcelain mounted figural candlesticks, each modelled in 18th century Meissen taste with seated winged cherub musician, one with a lute the other cymbals on circular base before gilt metal foliage mounted with porcelain flowerheads supporting candle sconce and socket, raised on ormolu rocaille base, 18cm high (overall) and smaller (2)
Lot 1057
A pair of Italian walnut figures of musicians. 17th or early 18th century, one playing a lute, on volute scroll bases, height 18cm (2). Mollie & Graham met in Wimbledon in 1978. He, a Cornishman, born in Gulval in 1930, acquired an early appreciation of art visiting Newlyn Gallery with his family. In his early career Graham worked in London writing for the Daily Express and he was responsible for one of the first Arts columns in a tabloid paper, but in 1960 he opened an antique shop in Chelsea. Inspired by trips to Italy, he displayed early furniture and antiquities in an uncluttered modern setting, a technique he later utilised in his own home. The Darks moved back to Cornwall in 1980 and at their home in Flushing, and later Truro, curated an impressive body of art and antiquities with a particular focus on Cornish artists such as Paul Feiler and Terry Frost, who both became close friends. The paintings were displayed alongside mid-century modern designer furniture by Eames, Bertoia and Magistretti, and arrangements of antiquities, thought of as ‘ensembles’ by Graham. Warm, charming, and generous hosts, they entertained their artistic circle of friends in their exquisitely arranged home, and it is a privilege for us to handle their beautiful possessions today. We hope to present them to you with as much care and consideration as the Darks used, and that those two remarkable connoisseurs would have approved.Graham Dark 1930-2015 Mollie Dark 1928-2024
Lot 185
4/4 VIOLIN | Ladislav F. Prokop (Czech / Bohemian 1843 - 1919) | 1904 | Wood cut, shaped, varnished. Traditional lute motifs and details. Chrudim region | 35 cm (body length), 60 cm (total length) | marked: vignette: Ladislav F. Prokop, maker of musical instruments in Chrudim | date of birth of the author: 1843 - 1919 | Lot description | The fiddler. Son and pupil of Frantisek Dominik Prokop. He gained further valuable experience at the Viennese violin company David Bittner. He worked as a foreman at the Viennese company David Bittner. He became independent in 1870 in Hlinsk, in 1875 he moved his plant to Chrudim. The main content of his prosperous Chrudim company was the repair and sale of musical instruments. He worked according to the method of Stradivari, Amati and Stainer. He used brown-red varnish. | condition: damaged case | Bidders are asked to inquire about the condition of the item before the auction. any complaints will not be taken into account. | condition report*In case of missing photos, please feel free to contact us.
Lot 187
A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres soft-paste porcelain 'vase à monter,' mounts attributed to Pierre Gouthière, circa 1785The urn-shaped vase with a beau bleu ground, mounted with gilt-bronze floral swags and flared neck mounts, lute-playing fauns atop ribbon-tied draped garlands, berried leaves radiating from lower body atop a square base, 28.6 cm high,Footnotes:Provenance:Acquired by Samuel Cunliffe-Lister, 1st Baron Masham of Swinton (1815-1906), circa 1890 for Swinton Park, North Yorkshire;thence by descent to his granddaughter and heir Mary Constance 'Molly' Boynton (d.1890-1974), who married Philip Lloyd-Greame, later 1st Earl of Swinton;sold at Sotheby's London, 17th January 2024 (Property of the Trustees of the Lord Swinton Will Trust).The corresponding drawing to this 'vase à monter' is in the Sèvres archive, whose form seems to be a variation of the 'vase 'bouteille en écharpes'' (ill. in Rosalind Savill, The Wallace Collection Catalogue of Sèvres Porcelain, vol. I, 1988, p. 271). The gilt-bronze mounts are attributable to Pierre Gouthière (1732-1813), one of the leading ciseleur-modeleur of the eighteenth century with royal patrons such as Queen Marie Antoinette and Madame Du Barry. Specifically, the trumpet-blowing fauns on the present example are traceable to another design by Gouthière for a chandelier in Versailles from 1780 (ill. in Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen vol. I, 1989, p. 238, fig. 4.4.2.).The unadorned form of the present example and its ground colour are listed in the factory records as a 'flacon de Mr Poirier, D, 1775 du 11 Juillet, 2 pareille dont 1 fond vers [sic] idem bleux du Roy.' The client in question was Simon-Philippe Poirier, a marchand-mercier (dealer-decorator) who regularly commissioned Gouthière to ornament Sèvres porcelain with gilt-bronze mounts. From 1772 to 1777, Poirier worked adroitly with his cousin-in-law, Dominique Daguerre, after whom several similarly shaped and mounted vases are named. Once Daguerre assumed sole managerial responsibility for their firm in 1777, he commissioned several similarly shaped and mounted vases recorded as 'vases à monter Daguerre,' a pair of which are in the Royal Collection (RCIN 35514) and another with snake gilt-bronze mounts sold at Christie's Paris on 17th November 2010, lot 108.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 344
A PAIR OF MARBLE FIGURES OF THE MUSES CLIO AND TERPSICHORE 18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER In weathered condition, depicting Terpsichore with a lute or pandura, with traces of inscription to the integral rectangular plinth, Clio marked 'CLIO' to the plinth each approximately 90cm high Condition Report: Fragmentary with ancillary losses throughout- surface dirt- edge and section losses, heavy wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 534
Eight Victorian bisque and glazed porcelain shoulder head dolls, second half 19th c, a Simon & Halbig mould 5160 in contemporary orange dress and holding a lute, the others in contemporary or near contemporary dress with bisque or glazed porcelain lower limbs and padded bodies, 16.5cm h and smaller excluding clothing, marked S & H 5160 10/0 (8) Minor chip to glazed porcelain nose, wear to clothing consistent with age
Lot 400
A pair of Dresden figures, late 19th c, the gentleman playing the lute, on three scrolled feet, 18cm h and smaller, printed and painted mark and a pair of Sitzendorf figures, first half 20th c, both with game, 20cm h and smaller, printed and impressed mark (4) Dresden gentleman with restoration to end of lute Lady with restoration to bonnet, chip to bow and to stand feet Sitzendorf gentleman with chip to finger, flower basket, and cravat Lady with chip to branch, head scarf, and flower
Lot 32
A Royal Dux porcelain figure group depicting an 18th century gentleman playing the violin with a dog at his feet, along with a Royal Dux figure of a seated lady playing the lute/mandarin, and another indistinctly marked miniature figure group titled 'The Last to Bed to Put Out the Lights'. Tallest 17cm
Lot 2653
Putto mit Laute als Garten- oder ParkskulpturSteinguss. Vollplastische, dekorative Statue in der Tradition höfischer Rokoko-Skulpturen, der geschweifte Sockel mit floralem Relief. Ges.-H. 119 cm.A 19th/20th century German cast stone garden sculpture of a putto with lute.Deutsch. 19./20. Jh.
Lot 11
A fine Potsdam engraved moulded-stem large wine glass or goblet, circa 1730-50The round funnel bowl finely decorated with a continuous landscape depicting three standing figures in classical dress, one a gentleman in armour and a plumed helmet standing in a dancing pose, flanked on his right by a gentleman plating a guitar, and on his left a lady playing a lute, a small tree to the reverse, the rim with a border of circlets, the base cut with stiff-leaves, on a six-sided pedestal stem containing an elongated tear, the conical foot also cut with a stiff-leaf border, 16.9cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceChristie's Amsterdam, 15 May 2007, lot 155Private Collection, BelgiumCompare the style of the engraving to that on the goblet and cover illustrated by Brigitte Klesse, Glassammlung Helfried Krug, vol.1 (1965), pp.246-7, no.262.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 289
Five Doulton figurines to include The Pied Piper HN2102, Falstaff HN2054, The Orange lady HN1953, The Mask Seller HN2103 and one of the Stuart Ladies 'Henrietta Maria' HN4260 limited edition 259/2500 with certificate. And a Dick Turpin character jug. All in very good condition with no apparent chips or damage. Henrietta Maria missing her lute.
Lot 319
Two pâte-sur-pâte tiles, c. 1885, decorated with Cupid with trap and Cupid playing a lute, on salmon and spinach ground, one indistinctly monogrammed, 5.5cm, contained in later frames, and an Adams Old Wedgwood blue Jasper ware plaque, c. 1845, sprigged with a winged musical classical figure, 14cm x 11.5cm, enclosed in a period frame. (3)CONDITION REPORT - The spinach example is lacking a small piece. There is a large repair crack to the salmon example and a small loss to right centre. Age-related staining to all three. Historical wear and damage to the frames. One frame has fallen apart.
Lot 214
JIRI ANDERLE (Czech / Bohemian 1936) - Lutenist (after Caravaggio) | 1982 | technique: etching and drawing on paper | 660 x 490 mm | signature: down the middle | note: Sheet 34/70 | framed under glass | Lot description | This graphic sheet by the Czech artist Jiri Anderle is inspired by the work of the Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio. Here, Anderle reinterpreted the motif of a musician with a lute, which symbolizes the harmony between art, music and nature. In typical fashion, Anderle uses fine linework and detailed shading to emphasize the emotional depth of the scene. The combination of realistic and surreal elements gives the work a timelessness that is characteristic of Anderle's work and refers to his fascination with classical art in a modern expression. | condition report*In case of missing photos, please feel free to contact us.
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