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Click here to subscribeAfter Max Le Verrier (1891-1973), a bronze Verdigris danseuse au ruban titled 'Janle', signed to base, set to a marble plinth, 32cm high CONDITION REPORT:The piece is in good overall condition showing minor wear to the patinated finish and the odd casting mark, but no visible damage to the figure or the plinth.
A Louis V. Aronson (1869-1940) Art Deco cold painted model of an Egyptian sarcophagus, early 20th century, the front opening to reveal an erotic gilt model of a nude lady in 1920s headdress, set to a marble plinth, possibly adapted from an Aronson lamp base of the same period, 22.5cm high Note: Louis V. Aronson is best known for inventing the Ronson cigarette lighter, but his Art Metal Wares company produced many other sought after pieces, including the Sarcophagus table lamp, introduced to capitalise on the revival of interest in ancient Egyptian artefacts following the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb in1922
After Pierre Le Faguays (French 1892-1962), an Art Deco bronze Verdigris figure of Olympia, modelled leaping with arms raised, set to a sloping stepped plinth inscribed ?Fayral? (pseudonym of Le Faguays), 27cm high CONDITION REPORT:The piece appears to be in good overall condition, showing minor wear to the patinated finish and the plinth, but no visible evidence of damage or repair.
An Art Deco walnut desk, circa 1930, the rectangular top with a central pull-out writing skiver flanked by three drawers and open shelving, all raised on an ebonised plinth base, 82cm H x 174cm W x 70cm DCondition reportMinor light water stains to the top, very light fading on the open shelves, four handle back plates are detached, one broken, only one of the other three is mirrored (see image), only very light wear with minor scuffs and marks, all drawers run smoothly, very minor chip to veneer below open shelf, slide height 74cm
A Louis XVI style giltwood and gesso standard lamp, late 19th century, the fluted and acanthus leaf moulded column upon a cylindrical base applied with relief moulded swags, upon a circular plinth base, 194cm high Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
After Philippe Poitevin, a bronze patinated spelter figural table lamp, 20th century, modelled as a Spanish soldier holding a pike staff with lamp terminal, set to a stepped circular plinth with applied cartouche titled ?Don Cesar?, 85cm high (at fault) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A Victorian burr walnut storage chest, later constructed, the hinged cover with applied beading opening to three compartments, behind a front board centred with foliate inlay over a shaped apron and plinth base, 58cm H x 126cm w x 47cm DCondition reportSmall water stain to top , 9cm long, sun bleaching/fading to one end, general wear commensurate with age and use
A William IV mahogany pedestal tea table, the rectangular hinged top with rounded front corners, raised upon an octagonal baluster column and plinth base extending to four paper scroll feet, 72cm H x 94cm W x 47cm DCondition reportWarp to the top leaf creating a 1cm gap between the two leaves, general ring marks and stains to the top and some light abrasions, otherwise general light wear commensurate with age and use
A substantial 19th century carved stone architectural figure of Guanyin, modelled in a seated position with legs crossed upon a rectangular plinth base, extending to a high back with carved detail, 90cm H x 71cm w x 36cm DCondition reportGeneral weathering with some worn loss to head dress, right arm missing from elbow down, historic gouge and chip to plinth base
TWO BRONZE SEALS EDO PERIOD, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY The first in three parts fitting inside each other, modelled as a sage seated in a pavilion beneath a rocky outcrop from which grow pines, with some remnants of gilt; all three matrices cut with characters, one inscribed Kihan Seshin (a retainer at the Kishu domain) and Kuki Shi In (seal of Kuki, a noble name); the other seal shaped as a double gourd raised on a square plinth, with scrolling tendrils and smaller fruits growing from the stalk, the matrix left uncut; 4.7cm and 4.3cm respectively. (4)
A JAPANESE POLYCHROME LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF JIZO BOSATSU KAMAKURA PERIOD OR LATER, 14TH CENTURY OR LATER Depicted standing on a rectangular plinth and wearing loose robes, the eyes inlaid in glass and his garments painted in gold, red and dark blue, with long lines of inscriptions in gilt to the front, 48cm. Provenance: from a deceased estate, Hampshire. Purchased from Gerard Hawthorn Ltd, 22nd October 2002 for £4,000, and illustrated in G Hawthorn, Chinese and Japanese Sculpture, no.19. A copy of the invoice is available.
A JAPANESE LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI (AMIDA BUDDHA) MUROMACHI PERIOD OR LATER, 16TH CENTURY OR LATER Standing on an octagonal plinth and wearing long flowing robes loosely draped across his torso, the eyes downcast in a serene expression, his hands in the kubon mudra representing one of the nine levels of rebirth; with a glass or crystal urna on his forehead and a wooden bead amongst his knotted hair signifying spiritual elevation, ushnisa, with remnants of gold lacquer, the robes embellished with scrolls and asa-no-ha patterns, together with a tomobako wood box, the figure 39.5cm. (4) Amida Buddha is represented performing the kubon mudra when welcoming the souls of the departed as they reach the Great Western Paradise. Sculptures and paintings depicting this subject became popular during the 12th century and were placed near the beds of dying devotees to bring them comfort.
TWO LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF SHISHI EDO AND MEIJI PERIODS, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES The first lion dog depicted on an octagonal plinth, each side with an inscription; the beast bares its fangs in a snarl as a multitude of small chidori birds perch on its back, signed underneath; the second shishi sitting on its haunches and scratching its ear with its hind leg, unsigned, 4.2cm and 5.5cm respectively. (2) Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent. See Japanese Works of Art, 1st July 2020, for the first part of this private collection of netsuke sold in these rooms.
The Kingsale Hounds. A massive pair of recumbent Great Danes, a Limited Edition No. 021 of 100 produced by Triton 2001, one with the front paw crossed and facing slightly left, wearing a metal collar, the other facing slightly right and four paws facing ahead each moulded on a large rectangular moulded plinth, 72''h x 68''l x 29''d (183cms x 173cms x 74cms). (2)
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