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Click here to subscribeSIX FIGURAL TABLE LAMPS, to include a table lamp cast with two putti on a marble plinth, height to top of bulb fitting approximately 53cm, a lamp depicting a putto and a goat on a marble plinth, a table lamp in the style of a five branch candelabrum, etc, with some shades (6) (Condition Report: some damage, generally appear ok, untested, would benefit from a clean)
Ca. late 4th to 2nd century BC. A lifesize sculpted marble head of a ram with wonderfully carved, spiral-shaped horns. The animal's head is mounted on an integral marble plinth. Its eyes are deeply incised and stare outward at the viewer. Lines beneath the eyes and along the muzzle give the impression of veins, indicating the power of the animal, who also has a gently curved snout, slits for nostrils, and a thin, closed mouth with slight outward bulges to indicate lips. The plinth suggests that this sculpture was probably the terminal of the armrest from a sculpted throne. A very similar example at the British Museum (see link below), found at a sanctuary to Demeter in Anatolia, likely came from Demeter's throne. Demeter, the goddess of architecture and grain, was often depicted with symbols of agricultural plenty. Rams were also a universal symbol of virility and power. It is easy to imagine this marble head gracing a magnificent throne, the hand of a goddess raised above it. See a similar but more eroded example at the British Museum (1859,1226.92).Size: L:190mm / W:290mm ; 16.22kgProvenance: Private East Coast, USA collection; USA collection, 2000s; German collection, 1990s; private French collection, 1970s.
William Raw of Bridge End Whitby - early 19th century 8-day oak cased longcase c1810, flat topped pediment with a wide cornice, plain front and breakarch door beneath, detached columns with brass capitals, trunk with a long door, chamfered top and inlay on a plain plinth with decorative skirting and feet, painted dial with floral garlands and a cameo depicting a sailing ship to the arch, Roman numerals five-minute Arabic's and minute dots, with makers name, date aperture, seconds dial and matching steel hands, rack striking movement striking the hours on a bell. With weights and pendulum.William Raw was a clockmaker in both Hull and Whitby, succeeded by his sons Edwin and Henry.Dimensions: Height: 230cm Length/Width: 47cm Depth/Diameter: 24cm
Joseph Richmond of York - late19th century mahogany cased 30 hr longcase clock, with a swans neck pediment, break arch hood door flanked by ring turned pilasters, broad trunk with part-length recessed pillars and a short trunk door on a broad plinth with a recessed panel, fully painted dial with depictions of country cottages to the spandrels and break arch, with Roman numerals and minute track, stamped brass hands, dummy winding arbors and dummy seconds hand, dial pinned directly to a chain driven count wheel striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum and weight.Joseph Richmond of Fossgate was a respected clockmaker in 19th century York, maintaining the clocks in York Minster and other civic buildings in York.Dimensions: Height: 230cm Length/Width: 60cm Depth/Diameter: 26cm
Thomas Wrangles - early 19th-century oak longcase clock with a swans neck pendulum and three brass finials, glazed hood door flanked by two free standing pilasters, long trunk door with a break-arch top on a square plinth raised on bracket feet, painted dial inscribed T Wrangles Scarboro, dial pinned directly to a 30-hour chain driven count wheel movement striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum and weight. Dimensions: Height: 210cm Length/Width: 45cm Depth/Diameter: 23cm
Late 19th century pitch pine triple wardrobe, shaped projecting cornice, central door with rectangular mirror plate, flanked by two panelled doors with floral foliate painted designs with trailing garlands, raised on plinth base, interior fitted with four sliding open shelves over four drawersDimensions: Height: 210cm Length/Width: 185cm Depth/Diameter: 60cm
Art and Crafts period oak dressing chest, the rectangular bevelled swing mirror over single small drawer, rectangular top over two short and two long drawers, on plinth base with bracket feet, tooled and shaped copper plates and brass handlesDimensions: Height: 162cm Length/Width: 107cm Depth/Diameter: 50cm
19th century painted walnut dresser, projecting cornice over frieze with foliate carved panels, the upper section fitted with central cupboard enclosed by door with carved mask cartouche, turned and fluted upright supports, the lower section fitted with two drawers and double cupboard, panelled doors with raised stepped and moulded mounts, moulded plinth base, on turned feetDimensions: Height: 229cm Length/Width: 152cm Depth/Diameter: 57cm
20th century oak circular extending dining table, splayed supports united by carved bulbous turned column on cross plinth base; with set six (4+2) 20th century oak dining chairs, shaped cresting rail, upholstered dark maroon leather finish seat, raised on turned supports united by bobbin turned stretcherDimensions: Height: 78cm Length/Width: 115cm Depth/Diameter: 115cmCondition Report:Table 160cm wide when extended
Ca. 200 AD. A seated figure of Bodhisattva Maitreya crafted from schist stone, which has been skillfully carved to create a serene and contemplative expression. He sits atop a beautifully draped plinth, which adds to the overall grace of the sculpture. The figure is depicted with a halo backing him, symbolizing his spiritual enlightenment and divinity. His gaze is fixed in the distance, conveying a sense of inner peace and detachment from worldly desires. Bodhisattva is dressed in an elegant sanghati, a traditional monastic robe that is draped in a sophisticated manner, further emphasizing his spiritual stature. The complex headdress, beaded necklace, armbands, and bracelets all reflect his spiritual refinement. He sits with both hands in front of him, in a gesture known as the Dhyana Mudra, a hand gesture used in meditation that symbolizes the attainment of inner peace and spiritual awareness. The hands are placed in the lap with palms facing upward, with the right hand resting on top of the left. Size: L:620mm / W:420mm ; 48.94kgProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Japan; previously in 1970s Japanese collection.
Ca. 100-200 AD. A schist stone carving of a standing Buddha performing Twin Miracles. The figure stands upright, radiating an aura of serenity and spiritual power. The figure's head with carefully arranged hair is backed by a halo with the flames miraculously emerging from his shoulders and water from his feet. The head is exquisitely carved with naturalistic features, including deep-cast, almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, arched eyebrows, small, smiling lips, round cheeks, and chin, and elongated earlobes. Between his eyebrows, he has an urna, which represents the third eye of wisdom. The figure wears a full-length sanghati, which covers his entire body. The sanghati is nicely accentuated with folds, giving the figure a sense of movement and dynamism. The details of the sanghati, including the hemline, pleats, and folds, are rendered with great skill and attention to detail, creating a sense of realism and depth. Buddha stands atop a plinth decorated with a relief scene of two kneeling worshipper figures facing an altar. The scene is framed by two columns, which further enhance the sense of depth and perspective. According to Buddhist tradition, the twin miracles of Buddha refer to two supernatural events that occurred during his life. The first miracle happened when flames emerged from his shoulders, symbolizing the purification of his mind, body, and speech. The second miracle occurred when water emerged from his feet, symbolizing the calming of his emotions and the peacefulness of his mind. For a similar, see Christie's, Live Auction 2551, Indian and Southeast Asian, 21 March 2012, Lot 720.Size: L:630mm / W:210mm ; 20.04kgProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection.
A pair of early 20th century spelter figures, modelled as Charles I and Oliver Cromwell, in standing pose with sword belt raised on a shaped plinth, and further wooden base, height 52cmCharles is missing something from one hand, and is a little damaged to his plinth. Both ebonised plinths are rubbed.
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