CIRCLE OF NICOLÒ ROCCATAGLIATA (ITALIAN, 1560-1633), A VENETIAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS WITH A DOLPHIN 17TH CENTURY On a Breccia Africano marble plinth 23cm highProvenance: The Simon Neal Collection Roccatagliata's known activity is confined to Venice and the aquatic iconography of this gilt-bronze Venus, appearing with a dolphin and a conch shell is certainly appropriate to its production in the Italian city composed of a 100 plus islands. Roccatagliata fashioned models for the famed painter Tintoretto, to help him devise his compositions. On 31 January 1593, Nicolò was commissioned to make the bronze statuettes of St George and St Stephen for the entrance to the balustrade across the choir of S Giorgio Maggiore. Other known works by him include a signed standing Virgin and Child (Ecouen), a seated Virgin and Child (New York, Met.), as well as Adam and Eve and two music making putti (Vienna).
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AN ITALIAN MODEL OF A ROMAN BATH IN GIALLO ANTICO19TH CENTURY On a Belgian black marble base24cm wide Provenance: The Simon Neal Collection Condition Report: Surface is dirty from atmosphere and handling- infill and old glue residue shows that main body has been broken and repaired. plinth may be associatedPlease see additional images which form part of this condition reportCondition Report Disclaimer
A BLACK AND PARCEL GILT CAST IRON GRIFFIN FIRE FENDER IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS HOPE, 19TH CENTURYEach griffin seated, with gilt chain in mouth, plinth support mounted with the head of a "Indian or bearded Bacchus", central adjustable section with central floral scroll designthe griffins 46cm high, the fender at full extension 127cm wideFor two similar but plainer pairs of griffin andirons (provenance William, 4th Earl Fitzwilliam (d. 1833) and by descent at Wentworth Woodhouse until 1998) please see lots 14 and 15 Christie's Fine English Furniture, London, 11th February 1999. Plate 58 from Hope's 'Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, London', 1807, illustrates a mantelpiece/fireplace with pair of griffins, lion-bodied eagles sacred to the sun-god Apollo, as guardian firedog 'chenets' after the French antique manner.Please note, this lot measures 127cm when fully extended and 107cm at its smallest extension, and not as printed in the catalogue.Condition Report: At its smallest- approx. 107cm. In generally good order with no signs of breaks or repairs. Clean and very presentable. Reverse of central section stamped- possibly "*21- GT"? Difficult to read or photograph. Please see additional images which form part of this condition report Please note, this lot measures 127cm when fully extended and 107cm at its smallest extension, and not as printed in the catalogue.Condition Report Disclaimer
AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A CARVED WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF 'THE SLEEPING ARIADNE'PROBABLY ITALIAN, LATE 19TH CENTURYSet on a variegated grey marble plinth base12cm high overall, 16.5cm wideCondition Report: There are marks, chips, knocks, bruises, scratches, scuffs and abrasions consistent with age, some to the extremities and edges and including the toes and some drapery.Damaged areas have been restored including the left foot, arms and head.There are cracks to the white marble rectangular base.There is white plaster attaching the white marble figure to the grey marble base. This white plaster appears to be later because it also fills some chips, for example to one corner.Overall the colour appears cleaned with some areas of discolouration remaining.All that said these comments on condition are mostly only apparent on close up inspection.Please refer to the additional images for a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A METAL, CAST IRON AND STONE MOUNTED ARMILLARY SPHEREINCORPORATING 19TH CENTURY ELEMENTSThe sphere held aloft by a bronzed figure of Atlas and mounted on a baluster and foliate cast plinth, raised on a further circular stone baseapproximately 163cm high overallCondition Report: Minor marks and wear commensurate with age and outdoor exposure. Minor surface oxidisation to edges of iron plinth and to the sphere/figure. Some slight weathering to circular stone base. The copper band with Arabic numerals inside the sphere is quite fresh and orange in colour and may have been later attached. Slight bending to arrow.Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF GEORGE III COADE STONE VASESDATED 1791Each with cone finial above tapering bodies with lion mask mounts holding trailing bellflower, pedestal foot and square plinth base, both impressed "COADE LONDON 1791"each approximately 80cm high, 58cm diameter overallProvenance: Acquired 25 years ago as part of the purchase of a Grade II listed property in Buckinghamshire when these vases were subsequently discovered in a herbaceous border. Subsequently cleaned and restored by Thomason of Cudworth in 2010This design is illustrated as No. 88 in Coade's 1784 'Descriptive Catalogue of Coade's Artificial Stone Manufactory', Section II VASES- 'A Vase with Lions' Heads- Much Enriched' £2 12s 6d. This particular design is rarely seen at auction- design No. 89 is more commonly seen. The latter has the same basic body shape, finial and cover but with a plainer floral banding and more austere drapery- rather than the lion masks and ebullient pastoral bellflower swags seen here. Condition Report: Cleaned and restored in 2010 as catalogued. Both vases bear the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions consistent with age. Some old chips, 'nibbles' and losses. Some old splits and cracks. Lids are later replacements. Both have glue residue visible to the metal pins securing the finials. One vase with ten bell flower moulding re-glued into position. The same vase with two other bell flower mouldings detached but present. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GILTWOOD CONSOLE TABLE by Jonathan Sainsbury Ltd, of recent manufacture, after the original by William Kent in Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire; the simulated Pietre dura top above a Greek key moulded frieze, supported by a carved eagle with wings outstretched, on a plinth base, 95cm high x 130cm wide x 49cm deep Reference: National Trust collection NT 652695.
A late Victorian oak two-tier buffet, rectangular top with tall half gallery carved and applied with acanthus and flowers, above an open undertier and three panel doors, carved and applied with hanging game, fruiting vine and fish, the left enclosing two sliding trays, the central enclosing a shelf, the right enclosing a cellarette drawer, plinth base, 156cm high, 158cm wide, 57cm deep
A large modern replica sculpture of "The No. 1 Bronze Chariot Of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum". On a red baize covered wooden plinth stand. Comes with original purchase receipts from The Museum Of The Terra-Cotta Warriors And Horses, also has import papers. Plinth size approx. 98 x 60 cm, sculpture approx. 38 x 60 x 40cm.
AFTER JEAN BULIO (FRENCH, 1827-1911), BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP OF VENUS AND CUPIDLATE 19TH CENTURYCast signature and with Susse Fres foundry stamp, bronze dore plinth48cm highCondition Report: Surface is slightly dirty from atmosphere and handling, plinth gilding rubbed from handling/dusting. Black olive colour patina- with greener verdigris build up to folds and crevices. arrow slightly bentPlease see additional images which form part of this condition reportCondition Report Disclaimer
AFTER PIERRE-JULES MÊNE (FRENCH, 1810-1879), A BRONZE ANIMALIER FIGURE OF A GREYHOUNDEARLY 20TH CENTURYLévrier Espagnol (Diego) No. 2 Seul, yellow marble plinth, cast signature 'P.J. MENE / 1844', foundry stamp '270/102'28cm wideCondition Report: Generally good condition. Surface is slightly dirty from atmosphere and handling, the latter has also lightened the patina to raised areas- notably the back of the animal. Underside obscured by marble plinth.Please see additional images which form part of this condition reportCondition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF FRENCH GILT AND PATINATED FOUR-LIGHT CANDELABRASECOND HALF 19TH CENTURYEach with naturalistic flower and foliage arms above the urn bodies, white plinth and dove-grey bases, Palais Royale style engine turned mountseach 57cm highCondition Report: Formerly fitted for electricity- drilled holes- probably a combination of some bronze and other metals- but little exposed core materialCondition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN BURR YEW, WALNUT, AND MARQUETRY INLAID SIDE CABINETCIRCA 1870Gilt metal mounted throughout, with flanking cupboard doors and central glazed doors108cm high, 180cm wide, 49cm deep Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use, Some old chips and splits. Some small fragmentary losses to veneer at the outer corners of the top and to the outer corners and edges of the plinth base (see images) . A small number of old losses in other areas. No cracks to the glass. All mounts. metalware and locks are present, original and intact. However the keys are lacking. None of the doors are locked. This is a high quality example of its age and type and with the relatively unusual inclusion/ use of burr yew The baize lining throughout the interior is generally without significant stains/ fading/ damage but with some faults and untidiness where it has been cut innacurately at the edges in some areas. The interior baize requires brushing out/ careful hoovering. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
ALFRED DRURY RA (ENGLISH, 1856 -1944), A BRONZE BUST OF SIR BENJAMIN STONECIRCA 1900On alabaster plinth, signed 'A. Drury'the bust approximately 33.5cm high, 51cm high overall Sir John Benjamin Stone, MP for Birmingham East from 1895-1909, was a prolific amateur photographer. Founding the National Photographic Record Association he took over 26,000 photographs and wrote books as he travelled to Spain, Norway, Japan and Brazil. His photographic career culminated in 1911 with his appointment as official photographer to the Coronation of King George V.Condition Report: Surface is slightly dirty from atmosphere and handling, The dirt has built up in crevices- and there are additionally some surface marks- and what appear to be small paint splash marks. Base a little tired and with some edge knocks. Head revolves slightly on base indicating restraining bolt is loosePlease see additional images which form part of this condition reportCondition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN SATINWOOD AND LINE INLAID OPEN BOOKCASES CIRCA 1905Each with moulded variegated marble tops each 94.5cm high, 67cm wide, 25.5cm deepCondition Report: Both with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. The marble tops with some chips and losses to edges. Some areas of filler applied to marble. Timber elements with some old chips and splits. One bookcases with the leather 'skirts' to the shelves lacking. The other bookcase with significant losses, tears and wear to two of the skirts. The one whole skirt with curling and some wear. The front edge of one of the plinth bases is detached but present. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN IRISH GEORGE II MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS CIRCA 1755156cm high, 75cm wide, 42cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips. Later supporting blocks to underside of top. the undersides of the drawers with later runners. Evidence of old worm to the top, interior of carcass, drawer linings and underside. All metalware appears original. No key present, all locks are open. Later supporting blocks to underside/back of plinth base. Splits and opening to backboards with some strips of later tape applied. Old repairs, including to splits at sides and drawer fronts - see images for details. Two small sections of replacement timber inset to the gaps between drawer fronts. Some later nails securing mouldings. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A fine William IV period Irish mahogany Breakfront Wardrobe Chest, with a rope moulded reeded cornice above two panelled doors enclosing linen slides above a chest base with two long and two short drawers, flanked to either side with a double panel door, one enclosing shelves, the other an all hanging compartment, on a plinth base, 88"h x 102" w (224cms x 260cms). (1)
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