A SCULPTED WHITE MARBLE NEO-CLASSICAL FIGURE OF A WOMANPOSSIBLY ITALIAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY Representing Ceres, on a circular foot106cm highCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, some scuffs and scratches, also some darker marks to the rearSome chips to extremities, and around the plinth baseThere is some surface dirt and discolouration to the marble but overall appears quite clean and white in appearance overall, there is some dirt and dust to the deeper recessesThere are some natural veins present tooPlease refer to the additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
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A BRONZE BUST OF A YOUNG CROWNED PRINCE19TH CENTURYOn tapering square section column and base27cm highCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions consistent with age and use.The bust with good patina overall. Some minor areas of verdiegris but otherwise appears in fair order. It is securely mounted to the plinth. There is a layer of adhesive present. The plinth with some knocks and chips to the corners and with later baize to the underside which is peeling. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. The bust element is 10cm high overall, the shaft 17cm high the two elements are securely fixedCondition Report Disclaimer
AN ARTS AND CRAFTS SILVER AND ENAMEL SHAPED RECTANGULAR FREEDOM CASKET BY SIBRAY, HALL & CO. LTD (CHARLES CLEMENT PILLING)SHEFFIELD 1927With an embossed four-petalled flower to the dome centred cover, the sides with flowerhead and scroll foliate bands, the front applied with the enamelled arms of Rotherham, on four acanthus-capped scroll feet, blue velvet lines and containing a calligraphic vellum scroll to Alderman Albert Percy Aizlewood34cm (13 3/8in) long, 2644g (85 oz) gross, the oak plinth with a silver plaque with a presentation inscription Catalogue Note: Albert Percy Aizlewood was the fourth son of the Rotherham merchant Henry Aizlewood and his wife Mary (neé Rollett). Albert was a solicitor and alderman of the borough who served three times as Mayor.Condition Report: Three creases in cover, no other faults, clear marks (maker's a bit mis-struck), enamel fine, plinth fine, scroll fineCondition Report Disclaimer
AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA (1757-1822)SCULPTED WHITE MARBLE, ITALIAN, 19TH CENTURY'Pysche Revived by Cupid's Kiss', on a verde antico plinth and turned column with an octagonal plinthSculpture 70cm high, column 106cm high (2)Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 'The Ballyedmond Collection', 23-24th May 2017, Lot 345Related Literature:M. Praz, L'opera completa del Canova, Milan 1976, pls. 17-19The present Cupid and Psyche group is based on the celebrated original in the Louvre which is of monumental size and gave rise to many copiesCondition Report: There are marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions consistent with age and use, some scuffs and knocks to the extremities and edges.Some sections of restoration, replacement and losses including to the wings, arms, hands, ankles, feet and the base. Some of this restoration includes replacement filler and 'spraying out' to cover the areas of damage and repair. Some of this restoration has aged, for example with scratching to some sprayed out areas.There is some discolouration to the marble overall with some being from veining of the marble.The green marble base with chips, cracks, knocks and repairs.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH ELECTRO-PLATED FIGURE OF CERES BY CHRISTOFLEPARIS, ENGRAVED CHRISTOFLE & CIE., CIRCA 1875Modelled standing with a wheat wreath in her hair and holding a sheaf of wheat and a sack, wearing a long loose robe, on a red griotte marble plinth with bas relief copper electrotype vignettes of sheep, cattle and horses60cm (23 1/2in) high overallCatalogue Note: In 1860 Napoleon III instituted agricultural competitions to foster growth in France's most important industry, a tradition that continued until the First World War. Christofle produced a number of awards for these competitions.Condition Report: Minimal wear to figure, nose and sheaf of corn noted. Copper showing through on all vignettes, small chips and corner knocks to marble plinth. Engraved mark clear.Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE VASE LAMPSCIRCA 1880The bodies with neo-classical loosely robed female figures flanked by raised pierced handles cast with lion masks and star motifs53cm high, 21cm wide Condition Report: Both with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThese have been fitted and wired for electricity, Dreweatts do not suggest these are working and would need to be rewired and tested by a professional electrician prior to use in a domestic setting. They are sold as works of art only.There are loose elements to both, one is loose on the base, one is missing the beading to the plinth Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID CUTLERY URNCIRCA 1800Of urn-shaped form, the telescopic rising top revealing a fitted interior, on a turned stem and square plinth; together with a set of twelve silver crested dessert spoons and twelve crested teaspoons, London 1794, Solomon Hougham, 3106.35 gm (42 oz)60cm high overall Condition Report: The Urn:Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, some chips and losses, the divider present is presumed to the original, there are some knocks, chips, and losses in this areas consistent with continuous use for this purpose, the present silver spoons are not original but fit well, the top tier is currently vacant of spoonsThe exterior with some bubbling, old chips and some minor losses to veneers,The spreading stem is securing the lid up at time of report and is easily retractable, there is no lock but designThe exterior with a dark appearance overall, almost certainly repolished The silver:With marks, knocks, scratches, indentations and some misshaping consistent with age and usePlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A CHINESE BLACK AND GILT EXPORT LACQUER CABINET ON STANDCIRCA 1830The cabinet with a pair of doors enclosing an arrangement of five long and two short drawers, the stand with a baluster pillar, and concave-sided plinth with paw feet, with Chinoiserie decoration throughoutCabinet 54cm high, 46cm wide, stand 69cm high, 53cm wide Condition Report: Marks, scratches, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.The painted lacquer with some rubbing to the gilded decoration including to the corners and edges of the cabinet, table top and platform base.Lacking the key.The drawers with some splits to the base of the drawer linings.Cracks to the underside of the tilt top and the platform base.There are some chips and knocks to the claw and ball feet.All that said many of these comments on condition are only apparent on close up inspection.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A SET OF FOUR 'BROMSGROVE GUILD' LEAD GARDEN PUTTI EARLY 20TH CENTURY, MODELLED BY WALTER GILBERTSpring holding a nest of chicks, Summer with a butterfly on her left hand, Autumn holding a leafy branch above her head, and Winter swathed in a loose robe, each with a naturalistic moulded circular base, on later square timber pedestals, one plinth embossed 'BROMSGROVE GUILD/ WORCESTERSHIRE 1910'The figures 109cm high, 111cm high, 112cm high and 115cm high, the pedestals 90cm highProvenance:H C Moffatt of Hamptworth Lodge, Salisbury (the garden designed by Thomas Hayton Mawson), Thence by descentSold Tennants, 22 July 2018, lot 22The Bromsgrove Guild of Applied Arts (1898-1922) emerged from The Bromsgrove School of Art having been founded by the School's headmaster Walter Gilbert. Initially, The Guild operated from studios in Bromsgrove, Birmingham initially producing decorative ironwork. In later years the firm expanded its production to include bronze and lead work as well as wood and stone carvings and stained glass. The Guild also featured in the 1900 Paris Exposition securing nine medals as well as participating in major municipal Exhibitions including The Arts & Crafts Society Exhibition, London 1903. By 1908 the business had established a retail outlet in Victoria Street, London as a result of their most famous commission, the iron and bronze gates outside Buckingham Palace as well as Queen Victoria's memorial. In 1922 the firm restructured as a Limited company, turning its attention to the production of more commercialised range of goods including gates, railings, signs, pendant light fittings and memorial plaques. Fortunes declined coinciding with the 1930s depression and in the final twenty years the business (1946-1966) the business was managed by George Whewell. Condition Report: All with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, and with discolouration consistent with age and storage outside, the surfaces uneven and with some misshaping overallSummer's butterfly with signs of cracking/lifting in this areaThe bases all with old splits and cracks, they have been written on in chalk to indicate which lead figure goes on which base - these are a little unstable possibly due to the natutre of these and the carpets in our salerooms these will require proper installation at the purchaser's property Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
An Edwardian silver Warwick vase after the antique (by Edward Barnard & Sons, London 1909), bearing armorial depicting an armour clad arm holding a sword over a ribbon inscribed "Recte et Fideliter", approx. 211.45 oz, on an ebonised plinth base inscribed “Presented to Mr F Gibson Fry by Subscribers and Friends of The South Herefordshire Hunt in Grateful Remembrance of the Ten Years he was Master of the Pack 1901-1910”, 32 cm high x 42 cm wide (handle to handle), the plinth base 25 cm x 25 cm x 21 cm highCondition ReportPreviously gilded, rust marks to the interior were it has been used as a vase, otherwise general wear and tear conducive to age and use to include surface scratches, remains of cleaning fluid etc. See images for more details.
An Indian carved teak open shelf unit on plinth base, 76 cm wide x 52 cm deep x 121.5 cm high, an Indian hardwood side cabinet with open recess over two fielded panelled cupboard doors on a plinth base, 75 cm wide x 40 cm deep x 81 cm high and an Indian hardwood coffee table of rectangular form, raised on turned legs, 80 cm x 79 cm x 40 cm high
A Victorian carved oak buffet in the Gothic Revival taste, the plain top with lunette carved edging over two lion mask handled drawers, raised on turned and fluted tapering supports to the base with two Green Man mask carved doors, flanked by fruit carved pilasters, on a plinth base, 116 cm wide x 48 cm deep x 109 cm high
A late 19thC German porcelain two handled vase and cover, the lid with a gilt finial and pierced sides, the base decorated with rams head masks and figures within gilt cartouches, on a puce ground with leaf decorated base, the square plinth similarly decorated with figures, etc., Augustus Rex mark to underside (AF) 50cm high.
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