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Lot 106
A set of nine pietra dura panels,mid-17th century, Florentine, in the manner of Baccio del Bianco for the Grand Ducal workshops, comprising eight rectangular examples, each depicting two or more animals,together with a demilune panel depicting a recumbent lion,rectangular panels 19 x 35cmthe lunette 16 x 27cm, each in a gilt and silvered gesso frame (9)Provenance: The Estate of Sir Jack and Lady Baer.Literature: For similar panels illustrating the tradition of depicting animals in 17th century Florentine pietra dura, including those depicted in a tabletop including panels in the style of Baccio del Bianco, see Anna Maria Giusti, 'Pietre Dure: Hardstone in Furniture and Decorations', London 1992, p.83, fig. 26, p.218, fig.76.The art of inlaying hardstones for decorative use was used throughout many courts of Europe from the mid-sixteenth century, but it was at the Medici Court in Florence that it reached its apogee, particularly under the patronage of Cosimo I (r. 1569-74), his son Francesco (r. 1574-87), and Cosimo's brother Ferdinand I (r. 1587-1609), who formally established the Grand Ducal workshop, the Galleria dei Lavori, in 1588. A group of panels depicting animals inset into a tabletop alongside a series of examples depicting grotesque figures, which are closely related to del Bianco's designs, is housed at the Chateau de Versailles and illustrated in Giusti's 'Pietra Dure: Hardstone in Furniture and Decorations', p.83. Giusti comments that depictions of animals in pietra dura at the time were simple, but in energetic and spirited poses, making use of soft stones in very similar palettes to the present examples.In many of the panels offered, pale blue agate and translucent alabaster have been used to form the sky peppered with beautiful soft clouds. Condition ReportPlease see additional photos for reference to condition using this link: https://share.icloud.com/photos/0e6HAyzMpkOfT1qAw-Kvzf78Q The tacks holding the panels in place within the frames are in very tightly, therefore only one example has been examined out of the frame. Overall the panels appear in good stable condition, with some small losses, fine cracks and light surface wear. Some knocks, losses and distress to the frames. Ready to hang.Lion: Examined within frame. Some small surface cracks to the limestone border, with several tiny and very fine splits to the thin black border. Some small fissures and natural imperfections. Very light surface wear commensurate with age and handling.Moose and deer: Examined within frame. Some small surface cracks to the borders and centre of the image. Some tiny fissures and natural imperfections. One or two small scratches and other light surface wear commensurate with age and handling. Camels: Examined within frame. Some surface dirt. The left, right and bottom edge of the limestone border has a slightly rougher texture than that of the top edge, which appears to be natural. Some tiny natural inclusions and imperfections. Light surface wear. Horse and lion: Examined out of frame; measures 19.4 x 35.6cm. 3.8cm area of loss to bottom left corner. Approx.1cm area of loss to top right corner. Approx. 0.8cm loss to top edge. A tiny area of loss to the left black border. Dirt and discolouration to edges where they have been beneath the frame. Some cracks to edges and centre of image. Some tiny inclusions and natural imperfections. Surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Bear and leopard: Examined within frame. Some surface dirt and discolouration. A small chip visible beneath the frame to the top edge. Small cracks to borders and image. A tiny chip to the top left corner where the image meets the thin black border. Small surface scratches and wear commensurate with age and handling. Some natural inclusions and imperfections. Dogs hunting the stag: Examined within the frame. Some dirt and discolouration. Some cracks to borders and image. Some surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Some inclusions and imperfections. Goat and stag: Examined within frame. Dirt and discolouration. Small cracks to borders and image. Surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Minute chip to the eye of the stag. Some tiny inclusions and natural imperfections. Boar hunt: Examined within frame. Dirt and some discolouration. Cracks to borders and image, with some parts of the limestone border which appear to be replaced, however this may have been done at the time of the panel's manufacture. General surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Some tiny possible losses or imperfections in the stone. Some small inclusions. Bull hunt: Examined within the frame. Dirt and discolouration. Some cracks to borders and image. Two areas of the limestone border differ in colour and appearance, which indicates that they may be replaced, however this may have been done at the time of manufacture. One tiny area of the black border appears replaced. Some light surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. One or two tiny old losses or imperfections in the stone.
Lot 107
A pair of pietra dura panels,mid-17th century, Florentine, in the manner of Baccio del Bianco for the Grand Ducal workshops, one depicting a wild boar, the other one a dromedary,20cm wide15cm high, each in a carved giltwood frame (2)Provenance: The Estate of Sir Jack and Lady Baer.Literature: For similar panels illustrating the tradition of depicting animals in 17th century Florentine pietra dura, including those depicted in a tabletop including panels in the style of Baccio del Biancosee Anna Maria Giusti, 'Pietra Dure: Hardstone in Furniture and Decorations', London 1992, p.83, fig.26.This pair of panels bear many similarities to other known examples of 17th century pietra dura. This inclues a group of panels depicting animals and inset into a tabletop alongside a series of examples depicting grotesque figures, which are closely related to del Bianco's designs, which is housed at the Chateau de Versailles and illustrated in Giusti's 'Pietra Dure: Hardstone in Furniture and Decorations', p.83. Giusti comments that depictions of animals in pietra dura at the time were simple, but in energetic and spirited poses, making use of soft stones in very similar palettes to the present examples.Condition ReportSight size of each panel 20cm wide, 15cm high. Each 22 x 15.5cm when measured from the reverse. Frame measures 27 x 31.2cm. Later frames now painted and with minor losses. Please see additional images for reference to condition. Overall appear in good stable condition. Ready to hang, although both a little loose in their frames. Both examined within the frames.Camel: Dirt and some discolouration. Some fine cracks to borders. One tiny area above the camel's head appears to be replaced, although this may have been done at the time of manufacture. Two small areas of imperfection of the stone beneath the camel's hooves which are not flat and polished. Light surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Minor inclusions and imperfections in the stone. One small chip to a corner visible from the reverse.Boar: Dirt and some discolouration. Some fine surface cracks to the borders. Some light surface wear and scratches commensurate with age and handling. Minor inclusions and imperfections within the stone.
Lot 108
A pietra dura panel,late 17th century, Florentine, possibly by the Grand Ducal workshops, depicting towers in a Tuscan landscape,17.5cm wide23cm highProvenance: The Estate of Sir Jack and Lady Baer.Literature: A Massinelli, 'Hardstones (The Gilbert Collection)', pp.41-43, p.47.Similar examples, fitted in a cabinet on stand and a casket respectively, are known in the Gilbert Collection; Anna Maria Massinelli in 'Hardstones', draws comparisons between these and a series in a cabinet formerly at Villa Poggio Imperiale, the documentation for which dates back to 1691. She remarks that this style of decoration is 'typical of the burgeoning late seventeenth-century taste for landscapes'.Condition ReportLater gilt frame with minor wear. Please see additional photos for reference to condition.Examined out of the frame. The panel is set into a later wooden frame, suggesting that is unstable. A small piece of the limestone border is loose, but sits into place quite snugly and is held in place when within the giltwood frame. Cracks to borders and image, including a 7cm crack to the top right corner of the image. Some scratches and surface wear. Dirt, discolouration and patination. Approx. 0.8cm loss to bottom left corner. Small area of loss to bottom right corner.
Lot 113
A micromosaic plaque,probably 19th century, Florentine, worked with a basket of flowers on a black ground, inscribed verso 'From The Townshend Colln.', 'Poe 200, Florentine Mosaic', 'Christie's', with a printed label 'Ramus Bros. Dealers in Works of Art, 87 Piccadilly, London, W',16 x 17cm, framedCondition ReportThree cracks to black ground, each from the edge towards the mosaic.Gilt and ebonised frame with some losses to gilding.Frame size 21 x 22.5cm, mosaic sight size 15.5 x 17cm.Not examined out of the frame; please see photos of the cracks. The panel does not appear unstable. Dirt, marks and some surface wear and scratches. Black ground is possibly black marble or slate.
Lot 115
An early Christian alabaster panel fragment, First Millennium AD, inscribed 'PEIRUS' with ichthys and chi-rho symbols, 14 x 15cmProvenance: British private collection; acquired by the vendor's father in the 1970s, thence by descent.Condition ReportDirt, dust and patina. Scratches and wear. Chips, knocks and losses commensurate with age and fragmentary nature.
Lot 227
A carved hardwood panel depicting a bodhisattva, 19th century, Indian, 53cm wide 14cm deep 182cm highCondition ReportSome splits, chips, knocks, losses and damage. Some fading and discolouration in places, and darkening in others. Overall, however, appears in fair cosmetic order. Please see photos.
Lot 270
A Napoleon III ebony and ormolu-mounted boulle-inlaid cabinet,c.1870, French, by Mathieu Befort (1816-1880), the doors decorated with musical trophies, weapons, garden tools and masks, the central panel set with a figure emblematic of Autumn, stamped to the carcass 'Befort Jeune',187cm wide50cm deep171cm high Condition ReportIn need of extensive restoration, losses to the brass and tortoiseshell elements knock and losses to the ebonised veneers and other damages. Solid bronze mounts appear largely present.
Lot 297
A Louis XV-style mahogany, kingwood and ormolu vitrine,late 19th century, French, in the manner of François Linke, with a brèche d'Alep marble top, on short cabriole supports,76cm wide41cm deep155cm highCondition ReportMarble top has chip underneath edge on right hand side (as viewed from front)Faint horizontal jagged split to lower panel on right hand side
Lot 301
A Vienna-style pair of octagonal plates,c.1880, each decorated with mythological panels and raised gilt borders,23cm wide,together with a Royal Vienna plate,c.1804, painted with a panel of Scaramouche tuning his guitar within an apple green raised gilt border,25cm wide, anda Sèvres-style tray,c.1870, painted with a panel of lovers and a pierced bleu céleste border,16cm wide (4)Condition ReportBlue tray - two misshapen corners, one 'gem' missing.Octagonal plates - wear to gilt at the points, one with a pit on the woman's skirt.Circular - few scratches, some wear to gilt edge.
Lot 303
A pair of Sèvres-style vases and covers,c.1870, each with a central gilt-edged panel depicting Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette with their respective cyphers on the reverse, with further all-over jewelled and gilt decoration on a bleu de roi ground, the handles in the shape of rams' heads, painted pseudo Sèvres marks to the underside,15cm wide23cm high (4)Condition ReportRestoration to one cover and possibly one handle. General surface wear and scratches. Some rubbing to gilding. A few manufacturing imperfections.
Lot 361
A specimen parquetry and rosewood workbox,the interior having a lift-out tray with six compartments with wooden covers and two pincushions, the inner lid also with specimen parquetry,30cm wide25cm deep10cm highCondition ReportRe-polished.Minor old splits to parquetry and one panel dislodged to the inside of the lid.Complete with key.Overall good.
Lot 63
A William and Mary walnut and marquetry chest of drawers,the finely inlaid top with a central oval panel depicting a floral arrangement radiating from a basket, within a repeating scrolling leaf band and four corner foliate-decorated panels, above two short and two long drawers, the sides each having arched panels with further floral sprays radiating from a basket, the top drawer impressed 'From Williamson & Son',100cm wide58cm deep68cm highBuying this antique chest of drawers could save up to 0.32 tonnes of CO2e compared to purchasing a new one.Condition ReportSplits, cracks, splits and losses to veneer and moulding throughout. Originally part of a chest on stand or a chest on chest. Patches and repairs to veneer. Plugs where other handles have been added and removed. Losses to some mouldings around drawers, with some but not all present. Splits to drawer linings. One drop missing. Later castors added to base. Traces of woodworm damage to front edges. Strengthening baton added to backboards.
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Lot 368
A Royal Worcester vase and a small tazza date codes for 1930 and 1939, the vase of shape G923 and painted with a small panel of fruit within an elaborate cartouche, the tazza painted by Richard Sebright with an arrangement of apples and blackberries, signed 'R Sebright', both pieces with a powdered blue ground, 15.4cm max. (2)
Lot 58
A rare composite stem candlestick c.1740, the deep moulded sconce raised on a baluster knop enclosing a row of tears, raised on a Silesian pedestal stem set into triple mereses over a basal teared knop, all over a panel moulded helmet foot, 21.1cm. Provenance: a private collection from West Yorkshire. Purchased from Hotspur Ltd., 27th February 1968.
Lot 62
A pair of small moulded glass candlesticks mid 18th century, the thistle shaped sconces raised on annulated knops above Silesian pedestal stems, over angular knops and panel-moulded feet, and a similar larger candlestick with inverted Silesian stem, some footrim faults, 21cm max. (3) Provenance: a private collection from West Yorkshire. Purchased from Delomosne & Son Ltd. on 14th June 1978.
Lot 177
A Montelupo maiolica jug c.15th century, the swollen body simply painted in blue and green enamels with an owl, contained in a circular panel reserved on a ground of scrolling foliate motifs, with a wide strap handle and pinched spout, some glaze wear and chipping, 16.5cm high. Cf. Faustio Berti, La Maiolica di Montelupo, pl.59.
Lot 270
A Nantgarw cabinet cup and saucer c.1818-20, each piece painted, probably in London, with diagonally placed sprays of garden flowers, three reserved within a feathered gilt panel, the cup's interior with a small rose and auricula spray, the handle of inverted heart shape, a little gilt wear, 13.7cm. (2) Provenance: the Lady Rothes Collection.
Lot 719
OASIS - VOX AMPLIFIER CD SINGLE BOX SET (SIGNED BY NOEL). A stunning promo 10x CD set by Oasis, containing all the singles from their first two albums Definitely Maybe and (What's The Story) Morning Glory, housed in a beautiful wooden box designed to look like a Vox guitar amplifier, signed in gold pen by Noel Gallagher (Promo set issued in 1996 by Creation Records. Set contains al 10x CD singles from the band's first 2 albums, all housed in individual CD single jewel cases. Includes 2 booklets. CDs appear to be in Ex condition/ the wooden box is also in great shape, the detachable rear panel that has Noel Gallagher's signature on has a small chip to the top left corner, otherwise, the set is in great shape).
Lot 1477
A vintage 20th century Jacobean Revival gothic style oak welsh dresser having a flared top with apron shaped drop gallery front over a plate tiered shelving system raised on a flared top base with twin drawers over two single door cupboard spaces with central carved diamond shaped panel. It measures approx. 166cm x 107cm x 34cm.
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