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Lot 501
Antique long case clock in oak case with 10 inch brass dial with pendulum and 2 weights Gilkes Adderbury c.1760 applied Roman numeral chapter ring with lozenge half-hour markers and signed 'Gilkes, Adderbury' to lower edge, the angles applied with female mask cast spandrels, in a rectangular top case with deep ogee cornice and integral pilasters to hood over rectangular trunk door and plain plinth base, approx. 190cm high
Lot 76
Abingdon Classics - Various handmade 1/43 scale MG models, comprising MG Midget 1930 blue; MGP maroon; Jem M Type grey; MGP green; MGP black; MG C Type Montlhery Double 12 1931 cream/brown; MG C Type Montlhery Double 12 1931 silver/red; MGP blue; MG High Speed van brown, together with a MG Ex 135 model on plinth, some minor damage and detached parts, tyres split.
Lot 14
A late 19th century mahogany open bookcase, blind carved frieze three adjustable shelves, double freestanding columns, plinth base, 122cm high, 122cm wide, 30cm deep, c.1890(the books are not included in this lot)**Please note all lots must be collected from Sudbury, Derbyshire on the 30/31/3 OR 1/4, a surcharge of £15 will be charged if this item is not collected and removed to the saleroom**
Lot 91
Follower of Orazio Marinali (Venice, 1643-1720), a North Italian sculpted white marble bust of the philosopher Heraclitus, early 18th century, the bearded subject portrayed cloaked and gazing to sinister, on an integral shaped plinth, 29cm high, 23cm wide Condition Report: The bust bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age. The marble has darkened in places and is a little worn with some slight pitting particularly to drapery, possibly the result of having spent time out of doors. A handful of old chips to the edges of the scarf, as well as an old loss to the right eyebrow. Some loss of definition to the carving of the beard due to weathering.The lot may have once been part of a larger whole. The rear is quite roughly carved.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 152A
A pair of impressive alabaster and black marble busts of 'Blackamoors' in 18th century Italian style, modern, the man portrayed wearing a turban and the woman with feathered headdress, each with draped torso and presented on a tapered plinth, approximately 200cm and 180cm high overallProvenance: the Ducommun dit Verron collection
Lot 17
A French patinated bronze model of the Borghese Gladiator, Barbedienne foundry, after the Antique, late 19th century, portrayed heroically nude and stretching forwards with his left arm extended, the right hand drawn back in preparation for a sword thrust, on a rectangular plinth stamped F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR and with seal for A. Collas Reduction Mecanique, 66cm highCondition Report: Patina is a variegated greyish green, with some areas of scuffing and wear overall, including to the feet and most visibly to the left collar bone, right hip and base. The base is a little dented to one side. There is a casting join to the extended left arm, and there is a little movement between both parts, though it is stable and firmly attached.There is a seam surrounding the foot, where it appears to be inset in the base. This is likely due to manufacture.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 18
A French or Italian black patinated bronze model of the Faun with Clappers, after the Antique, circa 1900, 70cm highCondition Report: Patina is in fact more greenish than stark black.Minor scratches and scuffs overall, some slight bending/movement to maracas. Plinth approximately 19 x 24cmCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 268
A patinated bronze Grand Tour model of Trajan's column, first half 19th century, the relief cast stem and panelled plinth above a stepped Siena and black marble base, 28.5cm high overallCondition Report: Marks, knocks scuffs overall consistent with age.There is some wear to the raised sections of the dark brown patina.The marble base has some dirt/mottling as well as a few small chips.Possible small repair to figure.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 270
A French patinated bronze ewer, to the model by Sigisbert-Francois Michel (1728-1811), 19th century, the ovoid and scroll handled body surmounted by a bearded triton holding the horns of a dolphin or other sea creature, above a swag of rushes, descending to a waisted circular socle and square plinth, 46cm high, 22cm wideThe present aquatic-themed urn is derived from a plaster model by the sculptor Sigisbert-Francois Michel, exhibited at the Academy of St Luke in Paris in 1774.The model proved to be so successful, that it was soon reinterpreted by various sculptors in different media, such as John Flaxman, who created a version of the ewer called 'Sacred to Neptune' for Josiah Wedgwood in circa 1775 (see Victoria & Albert Museum, London 2397-1901).An early cast of this model, accompanied by its Bacchic-themed counterpart and heightened with gilt, is in the collection of the Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 2015.61.Another 19th century pair, similar in casting to the present lot, was sold at Christie's London, 22 May 2003, lot 39 (£14,340).Condition Report: The ewer bears the usual minor marks, scratches and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.The patina is dark overall and fairly even, with some slightly warmer tones where it's worn to the handle and edges of the socle.There are a handful of small circa 2-4cm patches particularly to the reverse and the edges of the ovoid body, where the surface seems slightly raised or inconsistent, which may indicate a lacquer or refreshed patination of the surface. There is also some slight flaking to the surface colour to the inside of the lip, and one or two tiny dents/knocks to the body.Structurally no damages have been detected at the time of writing this report.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 353
A George III mahogany breakfront secretaire library bookcase, circa 1780, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the dentil moulded arched pediment, above a pair of glazed doors and a glazed door to each side, all opening to adjustable shelves, the lower section with a secretaire drawer flanked by a drawer on each side, above pair of panel doors and a panel door on each side, all opening to a shelved interiors, on a moulded plinth base, 272cm high, 203cm wide, 56cm deep For a related design of bookcase, see Chippendale: Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, Third Edition [1762], Tiranti's Reprint, plate No XCF, 'Library Bookcase'. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Old chips and splits. Two larger splits, one to the side of the upper section and one to the surface beneath the central doors (see images) Some small losses (see additional images for visual reference). The lock the lower cupboard door is a period replacement. Later metal catch to central glazed doors. The lock plate to central doors is detached but present. No key is present. One side door to the upper section and one side door to the lower section are locked, all others are open. Some small amounts of filler to surface in places. Water marks to the plinth base. Some of the 'teeth' to the dentil moulding of the cornice lacking. Section of moulding to one side of the lower section detached but present. A smaller section of moulding to the other side is lacking. Glass appears original. Some later putty securing. As often seen with library bookcases, there are areas of indentation / scratching where two adjacent doors are opened and the key or engaged lock of one knocks into the frame of the other door (see images). The baize to the slide of the fitted drawer is later. It has some wear and small losses. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 40
Circle of Ignaz Günther (1725-1775), a large Austrian or Bavarian sculpted limewood model of an Angel, mid-18th century, portrayed standing and fully draped, looking to dexter and holding a fragmentary cornucopia, on a scrolled plinth, 112cm high overallThe handling and treatment of the angelic subject show great similarities to works by Bavarian Rococo sculptor Ignaz Günther, including the Archangel in his Annunciation group at the Parish church at Weyarn, and his 'Schützengel' at the Bürgersaalkirche in Munich. Further examples of kneeling and standing angels by sculptors of the South German tradition are illustrated in: Christine Hertel, Pygmalion in Bavaria, The Sculptor Ignaz Günther and Eighteenth-century Aesthetic Art Theory, Pennsylvania, 2011.The renditions of angels by Gunther's mentor Paul Egell, and his contemporary Johan Baptist Straub are of particular interest.Condition Report: Some radial movement to wings, and evidence of previous re-attachment. Loss to left hand as evident from photographs.Smaller losses to hair, right hand and right toes. Restoration to right foot where there is an old split, also reaching across the base.Evidence of old worm activity, though no longer appears to be active.Further, shorter old splits to sections of the toga and parts of the wings.Likely previously polychromed and at one point stripped. Evidence of white gesso in a number of the crevices.Some circular apertures and cracking to rear where possibly previously mounted.This being said, the work appears stable overall and remains in presentable condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 425
A pair of fluorspar obelisks, possibly 19th century, of typical tapered form, each shaft raised on four turned spheres, possibly bone, above a further stepped square section plinth, 38cm high, bases 10cm squareCondition Report: Likely repair to tips and chip to corner, as well as further smaller chips and losses to edges.full condition report available on request.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 479
Rinaldo Rinaldi (Italian, 1793-1873), a sculpted white marble model of a standing putto, mid 19th century, standing contrapposto with a drapery tied across the hips, and raising a latticed basket above his head, inscribed R. Rinaldi F and dated 1853, the putto 100cm high, 115cm high overall including moulded plinth and square basePaduan sculptor Rinaldi trained at the Accademia delle Belle Arti in Venice before studying under Antonio Canova. Examples of his work are held in the collections of the Walker Art Gallery, and a statue of a Sibyl graces the gardens at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire.Condition Report: some slight pitting to abdomen, as well as some weathering and loss to fingers.Repaired crack to base and footCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 511
Matthew Noble (British 1818-1876), a marble bust of Frederick Dawes Danvers Esq. (1796-1867), the sitter portrayed facing forwards and with serene visage, signed and dated London 1868, 76cm high, presented on an associated veined black marble plinth, overall height 178cm Provenance: the Ducommun dit Verron collectionNoble was one of Britain's leading portrait sculptors, exhibiting regularly at the Royal Academy from 1845 until his death. Several of his busts of royalty and political figures, including a portrait bust of Prince Albert, are included in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.Condition Report: The drapery and edges of the truncation are a little scuffed and scratched in places, with a handful of small chips and losses. More pronounced area of scuffing to the lower left of the drapery and the reverse.The marble is quite creamy in colour though the face (and to a lesser extent the right shoulder) has some slightly yellower mottling, and there is darkening to the reverse particularly under the shoulders. Small scratched area to nose, and a tiny loss to the right inner ear.Overall in presentable condition.The modern associated plinth bears usual minor marks and scuffs and has some rubbing to gilt capital but is overall in presentable order. Please see additional lot images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 512
A Continental specimen marble columnar pedestal, late 19th/20th century, the cylindrical fleur de pecher shaft descending to a moulded collar and further square section plinth, 101cm highProvenance: the Ducommun dit Verron collectionCondition Report: Diameter of the top is approximately 31cm Slight nibbling/chipping along the edges, particularly top edge and corners of the base.Vertical vein has been filled in a slightly lighter pink.There is a yellow mark to one of the corners of the base, which doesn't appear to be naturally occurring within the stone (unlike other yellow areas in the shaft).Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 516
A George IV mahogany dwarf open bookcase, circa 1825, 78.5cm high, 80cm wide, 30cm deep Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use.No significant condition issues with exception of dark indented scratches/ marks towards centre of plinth (see catalogue image) . There are a few additional marks to the top and to the plinth. There are indented marks running the length of the sides. Some fading to the top in particular. Would benefit from sympathetic wax polishing.Handles appear original, as do locks and shelves. The key is present to operate the locks. Drawer linings are solid mahogany. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 518
A Victorian sculpted white marble portrait bust of a gentleman, possibly Robert Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, by George Gammon Adams (1821-1898), the subject portrayed with a large beard and wearing a buttoned coat, the reverse inscribed G. G. ADAMS Sc LONDON 1876, 80cm high, presented on a tapered oak plinth, overall height with plinth approximately 193cm Provenance: The Ducommun dit Verron collectionCondition Report: Restoration to nose, and a further restored crack to the right shoulder and lapel which runs underneath the chin and just touches the left lapel. Further repair to rear of socle.Some yellowing to marble particularly to the coat, and with more significant darkening to the reverse.Please see images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 520
Donato Barcaglia (Italian, 1849-1930), lo Spazzacamino, a sculpted white marble model of a street urchin, the boy portrayed in rustic dress and with a half eaten loaf of bread and a brush tucked under his left arm, seated on a fluted and shaped plinth and raised on a further naturalistically modelled base with foliage, inscribed D. Barcaglia Milano to the reverse, on a further moulded circular plinth, 79cm high; presented on a further green serpentine marble columnar pedestal, approximately 184cm high overallDonato Barcaglia was born in Pavia and trained at the Accademia di Brera in Milan. He became well-known as a portrait sculptor, though during his long career he also sculpted a number of allegorical and social genre groups such as this urchin boy. A version of this model by the sculptor sits in Paddington Street Gardens, Marylebone. This 'Street Orderly Boy' was presented to the parish of St Marylebone during the Second World War.Condition Report: One or two small losses to foliage behind and beside the plinth, also evidence of old repairs in these same spots, where there are remnants of clear residue. Possible very subtle restorations to right ankle and hat brim. One or two small chips to the lowermost edge of the base (though the carving is quite naturalistic and intentionally coarse there). The outline of the seat is also a little irregular though again this is likely the design. The marble is quite an even, creamy colour with one or two spots of slightly yellow-ish discolouration and a blue scuff mark to the corner of the seat. Very slight sugaring in areas particularly the brush, though this doesn't detract and overall the marble appears smooth, and has possibly been gently cleaned.The column has a few scuffs and nibbles, and currently has a small bit of wood between two of the upper sections perhaps for support. One or two of the veins of the plinth show evidence of filling.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 538
A French sculpted white marble statue of a Pleurant or Mourner, 19th century, after a late 14th/early 15th Burgundian tomb sculpture, portrayed cloaked and holding a cap in his hand, on a canted rectangular section base, 43.5cm high Condition Report: Usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age, and areas of darkening to marble. The statue shows evidence of old repair in places including to the hood, the lower right portion of the drapery, and the left shoulder. There is also a small chip to the left shoulder, and a handful of further small chips to the edges of the plinth. Please refer to additional lot images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 551
A polychrome painted plaster or composition anatomical model of a horse, early 20th century, possibly German, the bones and organs with numbers, mounted to an ebonised rectangular plinth, 63cm high, the plinth 53 x 19cmCondition Report: Usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use, as well as some dust in the recesses.The exposed bone rear leg is attached to the body with a pin, and comes loose quite easily, and may benefit from being more firmly attached.Small hairline surface crack to front left hoof, and one or two further minor surface nicks. One small chip to the tip of the nose. Some of the shallow inconsistencies to the surface may also be a result of the casting process.Minor areas of scratching and scuffing to paint, particularly to neck, ear and near mane. There also seems to be a pale wash or mottling to the painted upper part of the 'covered' side of the body, though this may be something that could possibly be addressed by a gentle clean. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 561
A French patinated bronze group of an Amazon and her horse, second half 19th century, the female subject portrayed wearing a short tunic and Phrygian cap and holding a spear, on an integral rectangular plinth, 58cm high, the base 57 x 23cmCondition Report: Bending to spearSome dust/dirt in the recesses.The patina is a shiny mid-brown with some rubbing/lightening to the horse's back.May have previously had reins.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 574
A metal, cast iron and stone mounted armillary sphere, incorporating 19th century elements, the sphere held aloft by a bronzed figure of Atlas and mounted on a baluster and foliate cast plinth, raised on a further circular stone base, approximately 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
Lot 577
A stone composition bust of Hercules Farnese, after the Antique, 20th century raised on an octagonal plinth, 138cm high overallCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scuffs. Pouring bubbles as a result of the casting process, the surface is a little mottled with some green residue commensurate with outdoor exposure.The face has some loss of definition also as a result of outdoor exposure and the material is quite crumbly, resulting in minor chips and losses including to the left shoulder, socle and nose. Composition plinth has one or two hairline cracks and small losses to corner. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 578
A large carved limestone model of Demeter or Autumn, 20th century, holding a sheaf of wheat against her partially draped body, raised on a scrolled pedestal, 203cm high overallCondition Report: Usual minor marks, knocks and wear overall consistent with age, as well as the slight nibbling, green residue (to plinth) and gentle loss of definition commensurate with outdoor exposure. The plinth has repaired cracks to the front, left side and rear as well as one or two losses to corners. The stone is quite porous and as a result there are shallow surface losses overall. Minor chips to edges of wheat and drapery, and a little wear to the tip of the nose and other exposed extremities due to exposure. The rear is partially flat carved.Please refer to additional lot images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 580
An English lead model of a spreadeagle, likely 19th century, with articulated feathers and standing atop a rockwork base, presented on a limestone plinth, the bird 59cm high, 61cm wide, the plinth 75cm highA pair of lead eagle finials similar in size and handling though dated to the 18th century was sold at Christie's London, 7 December 2006, lot 74, £9,600Condition Report: Both wings have darker seams where they join the body and may have been reattached. chip to beak and possibly one or two of the feathers.Surface is a little mottled and variegated in colour, darker finish beneath the wings and some more brown patches. plinth has repair to upper part, also a little weatheredCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 582
A monumental sculpted white marble model of a perched parrot or eagle, possibly Italian, with stylised features and boldly carved feathers, its claws resting on an integral rectangular section plinth, approximately 88cm high, 55cm wide, 150cm longCondition Report: Repairs to talons, Small losses and nibbling to plinth particularly rear corners.Some slight wear/darkening/minor pitting to surface commensurate with age, and likely previous outdoor exposure.Repaired damages to tail.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 586
A set of three stone composition garden urns on plinths, 20th century, the fluted and everted bodies loosely of thistle form, raised on waisted socles and stepped square section bases, 109cm high, 60cm diameterThese unusual vases recall the 'Lotus' and 'tulip' shapes popularised by stone composition manufactory of Austin and Seeley during the later years of the 19th century. Vases of this type appear as early as the 1840s trade catalogue of the firm. Condition Report: Each of the surfaces worn and slightly weathered commensurate with age and outdoor exposure, including some lichen/moss.Each vase body has two long cracks running down each side.One has an old repair between the body and waisted socle, where light brown residue is visible. Some loss of definition to the leaf motif due to weathering, and minor nibbles to edges of plinths.The vases each have an identical plinth and the plinths appear to have been with these vases for some time, perhaps even from the outset.The interiors are partially filled with leaves and have not been inspected to the lowermost part.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 591
An English sculpted limestone model of a lion, probably 19th century, portrayed standing and with boldly carved mane, on an integral rectangular slightly domed and naturalistically carved plinth, 79cm high, the plinth 103 x 58cmProvenance: By repute, formerly Chitlegrove Estate, CotswoldsThis characterful and idiosyncratic portrayal of a lion is similar to the recumbent example in limestone at Woolbeding, West Sussex (National Trust inventory number 1353848).Condition Report: Surface is a little weathered and lichen/moss covered overall commensurate with age and outdoor exposure. Losses to mane most vibislby to lower portion. Old repairs to tail and front right leg. Nibbling to edges of socle.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 593
A large English stone composition tazza in the style of examples by John Marriott Blashfield, 20th century, of pale orange colour, the dished top above a waisted circular socle and square plinth, 106cm high, the basin circa 109cm diameterCondition Report: One or two minor chips to edges of bowl and plinth, some flaking to paint and areas of coarseness/craquelure to finish, as well as some water stains.Seemingly Constructed in two sections, with minor nibbling to join under basin. Please refer to images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 594
A large stone composition urn on plinth, 20th century, the domed circular cover surmounted by a fircone finial and above a lobed campana form body cast with fruiting vine, raised on a square section panelled plinth, approximately 195cm high, the cover circa 53cm diameterCondition Report: Surface is weathered overall commensurate with age and outdoor exposure. Lichen-covered overall with darker coverage and moss growth to cover. The lowermost part of the plinth is cracked.Small losses to edges of protruding relief. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 598
An English lead garden model of Eros, probably early 20th century, in the manner of the Bromsgrove Guild, portrayed with bow and quiver, and holding a love heart in the raised left hand, on an integral shaped plinth, 76cm high overallCondition Report: Weathering to surface commensurate with age and outdoor exposure.Repair to right leg, and areas of more pronounced scuffing to left knee and raised hand, where the surface is a little dented.The bow may have once had a string.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 606
A large and impressive Swedish stone composition garden urn on plinth, 20th century, the ovoid body cast with anthemia and fruiting vine, raised on a rectangular section plinth, approximately 230cm highThe present design has previously appeared on the market with stamps for the manufactory of Hoganas, Sweden. An example dated to the 19th century was sold at Christie's New York, 7 February 2007, lot 829 ($10,200)Condition Report: Areas of repainting and retouching to the surface, which is generally quite variegated in colourPossible repair to edge of square plinthminor losses to edges of body as well as the plinthChips to three of the corners of the plinthNibbling to upper rimThe urn is likely of sectional construction and the upper part of the body doesn't sit completely flush on the foliate rim. However, the urn is entirely stable.Very minor losses to grapes and tendrils.Please see additional lot images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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