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19th Century watercolour, portrait of a young lady playing a lute, 9.5ins x 8ins

Continental School (early 20th century), a gilt and bronzed study, of a languid musician, she stands in flowing dress playing a lute, turned and ebonised base, c.1910

9ct Gold Garnet set Lute weight 8.7 grams

A German vesta case, early 20th century, the silver outer sleeve chased on either side with a lute player serenading two 18th century ladies in a garden setting, the plated slide-out drawer with gilt interior and striking surface to one end, 6 cm. long Condition reportIn good condition, very minor wear to faces of people

A Dutch silver toy cello (lacks strings), with English sponsor and import marks for David Bridge, London, 1894, chased with birds, diaperwork and rococo scrolls, centred to either side by a vacant rococo cartouche; a Dutch silver toy lute, circa 1895, chased with a couple in 18th century dress fishing from a river bank; also a similar German silver toy lute, .800 standard, circa 1895, chased on front and back with putti, some playing musical instruments, foliage, birds flying over a fence and a cat at a window, first item 9 cm. high, wt. 72 gm. (3)Condition reportOne lute has a small shallow bruise, cello lacks strings

AN OLD CAST IRON SCULPTURE OF A CHERUB playing a lute, 28cm in height

Four Chinese carved polychrome and giltwood seated figures of Guandi - the Four Diamond Kings of Heaven - Mo Li Ching, Mo Li Hung, Mo Li Shou, Mi Lo Hai - one holding a dragon and pearl, one a sword, one playing a lute and one holding a palanquin, each on stepped wooden bases, three 14.25ins (36cm) high and one and 19.25ins (48.6cm) high (late 19th Century - some rubbing) Note : Purchased in Hong Kong in 1990 for £1450.

A replica Art Deco figure of a perriot singing and playing a lute and another similar small figure (2)

FIRE SCREENS - a Victorian sampler by Margaret Jane Barber, dated 1874, framed in an old wood firescreen with glass (72x61cm) and a metal covered wooden firescreen featuring a lute player in a tavern (46x63cm).

A 20th alabaster table lamp base, modelled in the form of a jester playing a lute, sat beside a column and urn, height 41cm (af)

OROLOGIO A FANTASIA CARICA A CHIAVETTA, PERIODO 1810 Cassa in oro a forma di liuto con smalti policromi a guilloché e champlevé con decori floreali, catenella a maglia fitta. Quadrante in smalto bianco con carica frontale, numeri arabi. Meccanica anonima con carica a conoide, scappamento a verga e coq traforata, colonnini circolari. Dimensioni: 57x25x15 mm Note: difetti allo smalto, lancette spezzate in punta. KEY-WINDING FORM WATCH, 1810 Lute shaped gold case, polychrome guilloché and champlevé enamels with floral motives. White enamel dial, arabic numbers. Anonymous fusée movement, verge escapement, pierced cock, cylindrical columns. Size: 57x25x15 mm Note: flaws on enamel, broken hands. € 2500

A 19th Century Oil on Canvas: Portrait of a lady sat playing a lute, 20 ins x 16 ins (51 cms x 41 cms) in a decorative moulded gilt frame 32 ins x 28 ins (81 cms x 71 cms).

A Pair of Porcelain Mansion House Dwarfs dressed in flamboyant hats and costume; one playing a fiddle, the other a lute, standing on gilt scrollwork bases 7½ ins (19 cms) high.

A moden maple lute by Stanley Doubtfire, unsigned CONDITION REPORTS There is no case with this. Some small impressed marks and some light scratches - condition generally good although some limited signs of wear and tear through use.

A small West African vellum and shell adorned kora harp-lute, height 50cm, and a short spear, length 89cm (2).

Meissen type porcelain figurine of a reclining seminude maiden with lute, blue crossed line mark at rear of base, minor losses to fronds and hair wreath, 3 1/2" l, 3" h

(2) Tiles, Persian pottery tile, depicting maiden & youth with lute, 12-1/4" x 9", framed Chinese porcelain tile, family bathing in landscape, 18" x 12-3/4"

A 19th century mineral stone carving of an Oriental man playing a lute on a horse

Interesting Neapolitan bowl back guitar lute, labelled Kisslinger, Napoli...no. 11910, anno 1900

A seated cherub playing a lute on square base

Purcell (Henry). Orpheus Britannicus. A Collection of all the Choicest Songs for One, Two, and Three Voices, compos'd by Mr. Henry Purcell. Together, with such Symhonies for Violins or Flutes, as were by Him design'd for any of them: and a through-base to each song; figur'd for the Organ, Harpsichord, or Theorbo-Lute. All which are placed in their several Keys according to the Order of the Gamut, 2 volumes, 1st edition, printed by J. Heptinstall for Henry Playford, 1698 & William Pearson for Henry Playford, 1702, both titles printed in red and black, engraved portrait frontispiece by R. White after after F. Closterman (bound in at front of second volume), woodcut initials to second volume, some light browning (Table of Songs leaf and last few leaves to first volume with heavier browning), 18th century ownership initials A.S.E. to head of each title, and 19th century stamped ownership of John Addenbrooke Oxon to front blank of first volume (partly erased), all edges gilt, 18th century two-tone panelled calf gilt, rubbed, modern rebacks, folio (320 x 197 mm) Day & Murrie 166 & 200. RISM P5979 & 5983. Wing P4218. First edition of this famous posthumous collection of Purcell's songs, edited by the composer's widow Frances Purcell. Although only in his mid-30s when he died in 1595, he was buried in Westminster Abbey, having enjoyed the Patronage of all three British monarchs during his lifetime. (2)

Descartes (Rene). Excellent Compendium of Musick: With Necessary and Judicious Animadversions thereupon. By a Person of Honour, 1st edition, printed by Thomas Harper for Humphrey Moseley, 1653, titles with printer's woodcut device, three engraved plates, including a lute, woodcut illustrations, errata leaf at end, some spotting and light soiling, modern half calf, spine slightly faded, small 4to Wing D1132. Originally written in 1618, but not published until shortly after his death in 1650, The 'Person of Honour' translator, identified in a contemporary manuscript hand to the title as 'L. Brouncker', was William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker (1620-1684), a mathematician and first President of the Royal Society in 1662. Descartes' early attempt at reconciling the relationship between the physical and psycological perceptions in music, using a scientific and mathematical method. (1)

A.T.O. A VERY LARGE COLOURED PORTRAIT PRINT of a lady playing a lute. U.F. 41.5" x 72.25".

A SHELL CAMEO BROOCH in 9ct gold, of oval outline, female portrait playing a lute, collet set within a twisted wire, scroll and bead surround, approximately 64mm x 53mm, approximate weight 19gm

Continental School 18th Century A lady reclining with a lute Inscribed indistinctly verso Amy Rob***t Oil on copper 15 x 19cm; 6 x 7½in ++Very fine craquelure - good condition

Three various 'Pears' prints including one entitled 'His First Lesson' depicting a boy in period dress being taught lute.

Guitar lute with ovoid faceted body and ebonised neck

A pair of Royal Dux figures, depicting a maiden with flower band in her hair and a boy playing a lute, 41cm high

Crystal lamp : an electric clear and frosted glass with ormolou table lamp surmounted by a small cherub playing a lute , standing 17" tall CONDITION: Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within catalogue descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional information regarding the condition of items on request.

A LARGE BRONZED FIGURAL THREE LIGHT TABLE LAMP, the base entitled 'La Cigale', modelled with a classical maiden holding a lute, leaning against a tree stump, on marble base, 76cm high overall

GERMAN FIGURINES, to include young boy scrumping apples with floral trousers on plinth, approximately 11cm high, blue cross mark to base, gent playing lute, approximately 12.5cm high with crossed sabre mark to base, floral encrusted basket, pierced basket, Jester figurines etc (6)

Late Period, 664-332 BC. A sheet of gold with three figures consisting of a naked female holding a lute, a male with arms crossed at chest and the figure of a goddess with tripartite wig and long dress; hieroglyphs around figures. 0.59 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). Fine condition. From a European private collection; formerly in a 1980s German collection.

A pair of early 19th century polychrome painted pine dummy boards as a lady and her suiter, both in 17th century attire, he serenading her with a lute, 118cm high, marks and scratches, she is missing a hand, he part of a finger, sword tip and part of hat brim

A pair of Continental figures of musicians, she playing castanets, he a lute on foliate scroll bases, Frankenthal style mark in underglaze blue, 21cm high (2)

A Sitzendorf porcelain conversation group, with a lute player and two ladies around a table, raised on an oval base, 18cm high.

A French brown variegated marble and bronzed spelter figural mantle clock, entitled "Mignon" after F. Moreau, the off white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and signed A. Rateau, St. Brieuc, the eight day movement signed Societe Clusienne, S.C.A.P.H., Cluses and numbered 2954 and 56 m/m, striking on a bell, the spelter case depicting a lady playing a lute, pendulum, bell, height 40 cm. Hippolyte François Moreau, (1832-1927) was part of the Moreau family of sculptures. Mignon is an opera in three acts by Ambroise Thomas and premiered in November 1866.

A Sicilian lute

A Royal Doulton figure; HN1295 "A Jester" with stamp mark and painted puce description to base, painted CJ Noke, a Royal Doulton twin handled gilt heightened globular vase decorated with a singing lute player, a Royal Crown Derby figure of a woman with a basket, with puce mark to base for date 1932 and two unmarked Toby jugs (5). CONDITION REPORT: Jester: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration. Vase: minor surface scratches and some tiny areas of flaking to the paint. Royal Crown Derby figure: chip to the base. Toby jugs: surface wear, crazing throughout.

GERMAN FIGURINES, to include young boy scrumping apples with floral trousers on plinth, approximately 11cm high, blue cross mark to base, gent playing lute, approximately 12.5cm high with crossed sabre mark to base, floral encrusted basket, pierced basket, Jester figurines etc (6)

MODERN GERMAN LACE PORCELAIN GROUP, modelled as a lady, seated, playing a lute, with two children at her side, on a gilt scrolled base, 5 1/2" (14cm) high, 8" (20.3cm) wide, printed mark

TWO MINIATURE TORTOISESHELL INSTRUMENTS BEING A LUTE AND A GUITAR

Two Meissen figures: G28 seated lady (restoration to head, missing lute) together with another figure in the form of a young girl holding a toy dog. Tallest 15cm.

A GOOD LARGE 19TH CENTURY MEISSEN GROUP OF MUSICIANS, the young lady seated playing a lute, the man singing. Cross swords mark in blue. Incised No. S20. 9ins high.

Franklin Mint Pair of "Angels of The Vatican" Musical Boxes, each showing an angel playing a lute, to the cover of the square porcelain box with curved canted corners; one plays 'Cantata 208', (J.S.Bach), the other, 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' (J.S.Bach); each approximately 4 inches square(2)

Franklin Mint Pair of "Angels of The Vatican" Musical Boxes, one angel shown playing a triangle, the other, a lute, to the covers of the circular boxes; one box plays 'Aria from The Messiah', (G.F.Handel,), the other 'Oratorio from Samson', (G.F.Handel); each 4 inches in diameter(2)

A large 19th century Royal Dux Bohemia porcelain group of a gallant playing a lute to his companion on a swing, unmarked, slight chips, 46cm high.

A Pair of Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Studies of Maidens, One with Lute. On circular Plinths. 40 Cm High.

A Dutch Novelty Silver Snuff Box in The Form of A Lute. Birmingham Import Marks. 11 Cm Long.

Manner of Michelangelo Caravaggio late 18th/19th Century- The Lute Player:-, a young courtesan seated playing a string instrument, other musical instruments at his feet oil on canvas 123 x 88cm.

A TERRACOTTA STATUE OF A LADY PLAYING THE LUTE, 47cm high, with damages

A 17th Century stile carved oak pilaster depicting a female lute player, 74 cm

A cased set of six late Victorian silver buttons, each with embossed decoration of a figure in classical dress playing a lute type instrument, Levi and Salaman, Birmingham 1900

A cased set of six Edwardian silver buttons, each with embossed decoration of a figure in classical dress playing a lute type instrument, Levi and Salaman, Birmingham 1901

A GOOD QUALITY SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO OF A STREET MUSICIAN, singing and playing a Gekkin lute, the base with an engraved signature, 6.3in high.

A tortoise shell miniature lute, 13cm; a Victorian ivory shoe horn and other items

A lute with case (no strings)

An early lute

Michael Thomas (c1973) A double manual harpsichord, with eight and four foot and lute stops, on a trestle base, being a close copy of the Hitchcock harpsichord held by the V&A Museum; together with a made-to-measure Bizzi travelling case.

A group of fifteen 19th Century Staffordshire figures. Condition - 3 dancers, man playing lute, solider and woman appear in good order, man on horse with old cracks, man drinking tea has head broken off and restored, girl and boy with minor chips to glaze on noses, boy and girl with restoration to top, woman playing lute and man head off, solider and woman with minor chip to glaze, wesley minor loss to decoration,sailors with flags one broken and repaired, the other cracked, clock wiht 3 figures minor chips to glaze.

Early 20th century nine string Theorbo bass lute guitar (at fault)