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Click here to subscribethe case inlaid with peacocks, the eight-day striking movement with enamel dial marked Dunthorne, Liverpool36.5cm highCondition report: A crack to the front lower right corner of the plinth base, the case otherwise is overall good decorative order, some chipping to enamel dial and name is worn. pendulum and key are present, appears to wind and run but not tested for time keeping.
the three frieze drawers with ebonised handles above a pair of cupboard doors, further bowed cupboard to either side91 x 152 x 52.5cmCondition report: In overall good order, left-hand side plinth base section loose, some scuffs and marks commensurate with age and use, keys bent, but present and working.
with central rise and fall bar above four drawers, flanked to either side by cupboard doors with slides within, raised on a rectangular plinth base116 x 158 x 61cmCondition report: Some scratching and marks, particularly to top surface, a small area of veneer damage to back left corner of top surface, internal fittings no longer present. Keys present.
bronze, signed with initials in the bronze, mounted to an ebonised plinth base19.5cm high (24.5cm high overall)Provenance:Purchased by the present vendor's father directly from the artist in London, circa 1960Footnote: A seminal figure in contemporary sculpture, Israeli born sculptor, painter and graphic artist, Menashe Kasdishman, received his early training under Moshe Sternschuss at the Avni Institute of Art and Design in Tel Aviv, before moving to London, in 1959, where he continued his training at St Martin’s School of Art and, later, at The Slade.Cast in bronze and dating from the earliest years of Kadishman’s career, the present lot is heavily indebted to modern minimalist sculpture and cites the work of Henry Moore as an important influence. Informed by allegories and parables, and straddling Western and Non-Western artistic traditions, Kadishman’s Totemic Crucifix penetrates the veil that separates art and anthropology.
A scarce boxed Tri-ang Minic M020 1/20th scale Austin Seven Mini, motorised model in blue, with plated parts and generally appears VG but with partial loss to the '0' of the 'WJO820' rear number plate, and although untested has a clean battery compartment, 16cm long. The model is housed on its card plinth in a generally VG box with harlequin design, still sealed at one end by the Tri-ang model description label.
A pair of Victorian mahogany single door dining room pedestal cupboards of architectural form with caddy tops and simple plinth bases. 91 cm high x 49 cm wide x 59 cm deepCondition report: Probably former sideboard endsThe caddy tops are nothing to do with the pedestals and are too narrow for the bases, these items not complete and will require work to adapt them for use.Some restoration needed
A pair of Louis XV style Kingwood serpentine escritoire semainiers. With white marble caddy tops, tulipwood banding and gilt metal mounts throughout. On shaped plinth bases. 65 cm wide x 35 cm deep x 127 cm high overall. 79 cm high to the open fall.Purchased by Della at Sotheby's 'Interior Decorator' sale, Olympia London, Lot 259: 26/9/03. Estate of the late Della Howard. Please see the related article on https://www.dawsonsauctions.co.uk/Condition report: Some old repairs to one marble top. Some lifting brass mouldings but nothing serious.Keys for both now found
A 19th century Empire style figured mahogany console table with gilt metal mounts, bold cabriole lions paw monopodia with ebony cornucopia decoration. With mirror back and subbase. 66 cm wide x 42 cm deep x 104 cm high.Condition report: Split to the topA strip is missing from the return of the plinth see imagesThe other side of the return has some veneer missingThe split in the top has been braced from underneathA small section of the moulded scroll is missing from the plinth.I can see a couple of holes on the base but I am not sure these are insect holes.
Napoleon I after Jean Auguste Barre (French 1811-1896), a patinated bronze figure of the bareheaded Emporer in typical stance on a stepped marble plinth. 17 cm high, together with other Napoleon related items including figural letter knife, desk seal and other items Condition report: Bronze figure of Napoleon OKBrass figure of Napoleon a little worn due to polishing and loose on its baseTab seal? The threaded bar is broken Ivory desk seal has a chip to the hatThe steel seal has some minor dents to the back of the head.Napoleon on a ball/globe brass seal has worn detailThe mother of pearl and silver plate seal is ok but has worn silver plating.
Maurice Bouval (1863-1916) French, an Art Nouveau silvered bronze figure of a maiden, signed to lower section, on a shaped integral plinth bearing a foundry mark for Jollet & Cie, Paris, 27.5 cm high.Condition report: No major damage, some marks and rubbing to the figure, light surface abrasions in places.
An engineer built a live steam beam engine. With a wooden jacketed cylinder and large flywheel on a mahogany base. 28 cm long x 22 cm high. Together with a single-cylinder, double-acting reciprocating live steam engine on a wooden plinth.Qty: 2Condition report: The beam engine operates as one would expect when the flywheel is rotated by hand we do not have the steam plant that would drive the engine and so I can not vouch for the integrity of the cylinders but visibly I can see no reason for any problems.The reciprocating engine operates as expected when the flywheel is rotated by hand and a slight audible suction sound comes from the main cylinder probably indicating a good seal therein Both engines are just that "Engines" NO steam plants are present
Alfred-Guillaume-Gabriel, Comte D'Orsay (French, 1801-1852): A bronze equestrian portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of WellingtonDepicted on his favourite charger 'Hanover' wearing a plumed bicorne and holding a telescope in his right hand, his sheathed sword to his left side, on rectangular naturalistic base, the base signed to one side and to the underside of the horse COMTE D'ORSAY SCULPT. 1848, the opposing side of the base inscribed and numbered T.W. No 17, raised on a contemporary black marble rectangular plinth, 44.5cm high approximately overallFootnotes:The Comte d'Orsay studied sculpture in Florence and Paris before arriving in London in 1823. Known as a flamboyant dandy, he mixed in aristocratic circles and enjoyed success as a both a painter and sculptor in Paris and London, exhibiting at the Royal Academy throughout the 1840's and also at the Paris Salon from 1845. He was nominated as the Director of the Beaux-Arts in 1852 by Louis-Napoleon and exhibited his bronze equestrian statue of Napoleon in 1849 at the Paris Salon.The sculptor was apparently particularly proud of the present equestrian statuette which caused a stir in London and greatly pleased the Duke. He also produced a bust of the Duke which was reproduced in Parian ware as well as painting a portrait of Wellington which was apparently one of his favourite depictions and which is now in the National Portrait Gallery.A large edition of this model inscribed 'PRESENTED TO LADY ELIZABETH MARCHIONESS OF DOURO ON THE 18TH JUNE 1852 BY FIELD MARSHAL ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON' was sold at Sotheby's, London, May 29, 2008, lot 20.Literature: P. Kjellberg Les Bronzes du XIX Siecle, Les Editions de L'Amateur, Paris (p. 526).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Six Staffordshire figures of Napoleon, mid-19th centuryComprising a porcellaneous figure of Napoleon standing on a square base, a bare-headed figure beside a tree, a figure standing with an eagle at his side, another wearing a blue waistcoat and jacket picked out in gold, another astride a rocky base, the last on a tall cylindrical plinth inscribed 'N B', with a cannon at his feet, 19.2-32cm highFootnotes:A similar model to the example standing on a cylindrical plinth is illustrated by P D Gordon Pugh, Staffordshire Portrait Figures (1970), p.231, fig.48.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A second quarter 19th century French polished brass and faux porphyry painted tôle peinte souvenir obeliskAlmost certainly commemorating the second internment of Napoleon in 1840 after the 'retour des cendres' from St. Helena, the tapering obelisk upper section with spire and onion finial on ball feet, the open square pedestal with moulded cornice and foot, the sides with open lancet arched apertures centred by a stylised footed sarcophagus tomb surmounted with a bicorne hat and crossed sword finial, raised on a shallow platform, the whole raised on a square plinth base, the painted finish refreshed, 55cm highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Eugene Wagner (German, 1871-1942): A bronze figure of NapoleonThe standing figure wearing a bicorne hat and great coat, his right hand tucked into his jacket, on square base, the rear signed EUG WAGNER and with VdB foundry cachet, mid and dark brown patination, raised on a green-grey stepped marble plinth, 48cm high For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare Derby porcelain figure of Napoleon, circa 1821 and two Staffordshire figures of Wellington and Napoleon, mid-19th centuryThe Derby figure standing on a square based in characteristic pose with arms crossed, the plinth at his side inscribed 'BORN. August 15th, 1769 / DIED. May. 21st. 1821.' 19.7cm high, the Staffordshire figures depicting Wellington and Napoleon astride rearing horses, their costumes picked out in typical palette, the bases applied with sieved clay, 23.5cm high (3)Footnotes:The model of the Derby figure is illustrated by Peter Bradshaw, Derby Porcelain Figures (1990), p.423, fig.352.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
After Antonio Canova (Venetian 1757-1822), a sculpted serpentine model of a recumbent lion, modelled resting on an integral plinth, 20cm high, 40cm long, 15cm wideOn his death in 1769 Pope Clement XIII was laid to rest in the Vatican, but Senator Abbondio Rezzonico (the nephew of the late pontiff) commissioned Canova to create a more fitting tomb for him in St Peter's. The work which includes Canova's lions in marble was completed in 1792, when the late pope's remains were removed to the new tomb.
A Victorian mahogany compactum, second half 19th century, with central arrangement of two short and six long drawers, flanked by hanging cupboards, above a plinth base, 175cm high, 275cm wide, 59cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,Overall with a dry unpolished appearance overall - this would probably benefit from a clean and a polish, colour variation to the surfacesThe handles and locks all appear to be original throughout, one of the sprung handles to the doors is broken and does not keep the door securely shut, There are old splits, cracks, chips and losses, there are some areas of the cornice missing timberThe interior fittings appear to be later, the rails, hooks, mirror all appear to be later fittings. There are some slides missing - the internal rails are still present to hold these missing elementsPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionThis breaks down into three main pieces, the central drawer bank and flanking hanging cupboards, and sits on a long plinth base (4). Condition Report Disclaimer
After Antonio Canova (Venetian 1757-1822), A bronze model of a recumbent lion, 19th century, modelled resting on an integral bronze plinth, 36cm long, 18cm wide (approximately) On his death in 1769 Pope Clement XIII was laid to rest in the Vatican, but Senator Abbondio Rezzonico (the nephew of the late pontiff) commissioned Canova to create a more fitting tomb for him in St Peter's. The work which includes Canova's lions in marble was completed in 1792, when the late pope's remains were removed to the new tomb.
An English ebonised bracket clock, signed Tho (Thomas) Taylor, in Holborne, with eight day twin fusee movement, two bell strike on hammers, floral engraved backplate, gilt basket finials, ornate cast and gilt carrying handle, 6 1/2" dial with chapter ring with roman numerals and outer arabic numerals, date aperture at 12' o clock, gilt spandrels, pull cord repeat at hours and quarters, single bob pendulum. Some damaged to back of case on plinth, no fusee chain, now wire fitted, the winding holes are not inline on the dial, overall height 37cm.
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