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Lot 189
A large 19th Century Chinese root carving, in the form of Li Tieguai, one of eight Taoist immortals, profusely carved standing on one leg with one arm up, mounted on a raised plinth formed from branches, full height 120cmCondition: generally good overall with some natural drying out cracks and some loose parts
Lot 383
A late Victorian mahogany and satinwood display cabinet, circa 1880, in a empire manner, moulded acorn carved pediment, satinwood strung frieze, above two glazed panel doors opening to five tier damask interior shelves on moulded single panel satinwood strung, pillar fluted columns, raised on a inverted plinth base. 169cm H x 125cm W x 47cm DCondition Report:Good condition with one glass panel missing, general scuffs and scratches to the base.
Lot 197
An Art Nouveau chryselephantine figurine, titled Boehme - a classically draped maiden with arms outstretched, mounted on a marble plinth with engraved title, full height including plinth 38cmCondition: right arm very loose and in need of attention, drying out cracks to left arm, remnants of old glue to right foot
Lot 475
A William IV Scottish mahogany chiffonier sideboard, circa 1835, carved scrolling serpentine quarter gallery on rectangular form slight oversailing sideboard, above three blind frieze drawers, over twin pedestal cupboards enclosing sliding drawers above a cellarette drawer, raised on a plinth base. 117cm H x 152cm W x 50cm DCondition Report:Good overall condition with general scuffs.
Lot 287
A George I and later oak longcase, circa 1710, by Peter Hatton, Stafford, moulded cornice above fluted columns, 12inch brass dial with mask and foliage spandrels, 8-day movement striking to a bell, engraved with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, twin 8-day key holes with winding up key, date aperture, single panel door enclosing with two weights and pendulum, raised on a plinth base. 189cm HPeter Hatton of Stafford, who worked from about 1710 to about 1740, also made key-wound thirty-hour clocks, which had wooden barrels and very eccentrically-shaped plates, which were also a feature of his eight-day clock.Condition Report:Good condition period dial with signs of possibly a later case or just later back and door panel.
Lot 289
A George I 18th Century lacquered oak chinoiserie decorated longcase clock, by John Hallifax (1694-1750), Barnsley, circa 1730, moulded pediment over an arch top brass dial mounted with foliage spandrels, silver chapter ring engraved with Roman and Arabic numerals, clockmakers name engraved, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture dial, 8-day movement striking to a bell with twinned winding holes, moulded panel door enclosing two weights and pendulum, raised on moulded plinth base. 12inch dial, 217cm HCondition report:Good condition with signs of scuffs to the lacquer, later lacquered possibly in the late 19th century or early 20th.
Lot 283
Stuart Turner model No.10 stationary steam engine, with 3-inch single fly wheel, 15cm high, on wooden plinth, together with two other scratch-built examples of similar type (3) Condition: Minor rubbing to header. Very slight corrosion to rim of fly wheel. Not tested or guaranteed, sold as seen. Horizontal engine of heavy gauge with very minor wear. Largest vertical engine in painted tin plate is an amateur-built model, sold as seen. **General condition consistent with age.
Lot 284
Railway Interest - 2 1/2 inch gauge live steam model of a London, Midland and Scottish (LMS) 4-6-2 6231 Duchess of Atholl tender locomotive, in the 1938 LMS livery of crimson lake with black, vermillion and gold lining, 101cm buffer-to-buffer, on a small section of wooden track as plinth, 109cm long overall - 6231 Duchess of Atholl was one of five conventional Pacifics built in 1938, often regarded as amongst the best of the express British steam locomotives Condition: Steam boiler is untested and uncertificated, therefore sold as seen without guarantee. General black heat damage to locomotive as per images, would benefit from professional renovation. Minor wear to tender. Some typical wear to gilding, please see additional images for further details and telephone department for further information - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 523
Early 20th Century Continental enamel desk timepiece, the 28mm white enamel Arabic dial with gilt minute markers and 7-jewel movement, Paul Taillard Swiss, the arched case with enamel scene of Cupid and Psyche within gilt borders, 9.5cm high Condition: Dial and movement appear sound, case has flaws to enamel including flake chip to arch of roof, plus several small impact craters. Projecting base has an area of enamel loss to left side of upper edge as per image. Right side panel of same plinth has similar loss to right side of upper edge. Some glue residue around dial bezel. **We do not guarantee the movement and accuracy of clocks - Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department if you require further information
Lot 246
British School (mid to late 20th Century) - Patinated bronze figure of a boy on a stepping stone, unsigned, dogs head seal mark or stamp to the stepping stone, on green slate plinth, 47cm high overall. A kneeling figure probably by the same hand on matching base with dogs head seal mark sold Dreweatts Donnington Priory, 18th October 2001, lot 385. Condition: ** No obvious faults or restoration - General condition consistent with age
Lot 247
Dylan Lewis (South African, b.1964) Black Rhino, 1995, bronze with black patina, signed and numbered in the cast, on wooden base with Centennial presentation plaque '100 Conservation in Kwazulu Natal, 1895-1995, South Africa', with facsimile signatures of Nelson Mandela, President of South Africa, and George Hughes, Chief Executive, Natal Parks Board, approximately 59cm long, 49.5cm high including plinth Condition: Light scuffing to base including scratch to presentation plaque, sculpture has light to high points of patina but overall in very good condition - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 252
Horse Racing Interest - Cold-painted metal table lighter modelled as the mounted racehorse Hyperion, Lord Derby's Derby Winner 1933, 'To Barky with affection and best wishes from Daily Mirror Sports Staff', on rectangular plinth base, 17cm high, sold with monochrome presentation photograph, inscribed verso (2) Condition: Paint flaking to flank of horse as per images - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 222
Late 19th or early 20th Century Chinese black lacquer and gilt model of a pagoda or pavilion, with hexagonal cover decorated in gilt with figures on a terrace to one side and two figures in a hilly landscape to the other, enclosing pierced gilt panels of figures beneath a balustrade on scroll base and six temple dog supports with hexagonal plinth, 34cm wide x 26cm high (closed) Condition: General light scuffing to edges and corners of cover, plus typical minor flaking to lacquer work. Interior has fading to ink characters on roof of pavilion. Temple dog supports are loose but pivot in place. **General condition consistent with age.
Lot 269
19th Century Coco-de-Mer (Lodoicea Maldivica) seed pod box, with hinged upper section, on later oval base, 28.5cm high overall Condition: Plugged drill holes to hinged cover indicate the absence of a handle. Old hinges later-added and have been reglued. Plinth bases of a later date as catalogued. Small natural minor crack to lower section of one half of the seed pod, otherwise minor scratching but generally sound. **General condition consistent with age.
Lot 258
A pair of late 19th Century bronze table lamp bases, of Egyptian revival design incorporating sphinx supports on a trefoil plinth, storks and acanthus leaves, later converted to electricity, with clip on red shades, full height excluding shades 66cm (2)Condition: evidence of old glue repairs to the base of one
Lot 456
School of Jacopo della Quercia (Siena, 1374-1438), an Italian polychrome painted stucco bust of a young woman, 15th century, portrayed with the head inclined slightly to dexter, wearing a loosely draped tunic, on an integral oval plinth, circa 43cm highProvenance: Sotheby's London, 19 April 2000, European Sculpture and Works of Art, lot 12, sold for £7800Then with Richard Philp, London, exhibited at Grosvenor House fair (as attributed to Francesco di Valdambrino) circa 2000Where acquired by the present ownerThis refined and sensitively modelled bust recalls the stucco portrayals of maidens from the circle of the celebrated early Renaissance sculptor Jacopo della Quercia, whose most well-known works include the monumental doorway of the Cathedral of San Petronio in Bologna, and the Fonte Gaia in his native city of Siena. Della Quercia's elegant, slender forms show the profound influence of Donatello and Nino Pisano.Two similar busts, also executed in stucco and attributed to the School of Jacopo della Quercia, are in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (BK-NM-11933 and BK-17229). Another is at the Palazzo Madama, Turin (inv. no. 3493/C). The handling particularly of the Rijksmuseum busts is remarkably similar to the example presented here, and the present lot may originate from the same circle or workshop.
Lot 878
λ Caroline Wallace (British), Lord Gyllene, 1999An impressive patinated bronze model of a race horse, portrayed standing, with a dog and cat resting by its feet; the rectangular plinth initialled and dated CW 99 to the maquette, and with central presentation inscription for the horse's owner STANLEY W. CLARKE ESQ. CBE and Mrs CLARKE, the horse life-sized, the base 300cm wide, 102cm deepProvenance: The Animal Health Trust, previously displayed at the National Horseracing MuseumCommissioned from the artist for the Animal Health Trust by Sir Stanley Clarke CBE, owner of Lord Gyllene. Sir Stanley commissioned two sculptures, one of which is presented here. The other stands in his own garden in Staffordshire.Lord Gyllene was a New Zealand-bred racehorse and winner of the 1997 Grand National at Aintree. The 1997 edition of the Grand National is perhaps best-remembered for being the first delayed instalment in the race's history, having been postponed for two days to a Monday due to suspected bomb threats at the racecourse. Caroline Wallace is regarded as one of the nation's foremost equine and sporting sculptors. Her previous commissions include Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's racehorse 'Special Cargo' for Sandown Park racecourse and 'Double Trigger' for Doncaster racecourse. She has exhibited across the UK and internationally, and a number of her works are said to be in the collection of Her Majesty the Queen. Condition Report: Please note a condition report is not currently available for this lot.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 817
λ André-Vincent Becquerel (French, 1893-1981), Lièvre Boulant, a patinated bronze model of a somersaulting hare, Susse Frères foundry, circa 1930, the loosely modelled hare above an integral rectangular plinth variously inscribed 'A. BECQUEREL', 'cire perdue', and Susse Frs Edts Paris, 11.5cm high overall, 15cm wideBecquerel attended the Ecole des Beaux Arts and worked in the studios of fellow animal sculptor Prosper Lecourtier (see lot 865 of this auction) and Charles Valton. He was a regular exhibitor at the Paris Salon from around 1914, and throughout the remainder of his long, prolific career. Becquerel's models, which were usually cast by the Susse foundry, are characterised by their Art Deco-influenced modernity as well as a sense of being suspended in motion. The present lot, which captures the hare mid-somersault, is a striking example of this.
Lot 703
A George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase, circa 1780, the dentil and pendant moulded cornice above four astragal glazed cabinet doors opening to adjustable shelves, the base section with four panelled doors opening to fitted drawers, on a plinth base, 245cm high, 366cm wide, 63cm deep, together with a quantity of books and leather bindingsProvenance: Previously in the collection of the late John Marsh, Lawnswood House, South Staffordshire.Purchased with the property from Jack Bean in 1966.Sold in these rooms in 23rd March 2018 (£12,000)For a design of bookcase adopting a very similar design of astragal glazing and fitted drawers with circular handles, see Elizabeth White, Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century Furniture Design, Antique Collectors Club, 1990, page 243 where Plate 45 illustrates a bookcase design from Hepplewhite's 'The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's Guide'. See also Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director, (Third Edition 1762), Republished John Tiranti Ltd, 1939, Plate LXXXVII, 'Two Bookcases' for a bookcase demonstrating the same design of door panel, the moulding shaped at the corners to accomadate distinctive finely carved patera terminals.Please Note: The books in the bookcase that are physically on view in the saleroom are included with the lot. There are not enough to fill the bookcase. The books in the bookcase illustrated in the catalogue are not included with the lot Condition Report: One hinge to the left central cupboard door is detached (screws present), repair to the interior of the door required for hinge to be fixed securely The left side of the lower section has a split/loose section of timber to one side (approx. 45 x 4cm) Some small losses to moulding of the cornice Slightly larger loss of moulding to one central lower door Moulding lacking from far right side of upper section Small sections of replacement to veneers throughout Brass strips to the upper door edges overlap onto the escutcheons, these could possibly be later and the escutcheons have been cut down on one side Small areas of damage/distress to sides of doors where the open lock bolts of neighbouring doors have struck Fading, particularly to one side of bookcase Very old deep gouge to right side of upper section (approx. 13cm)The shelves to the upper section are all cedar and the drawer linings of the lower section are all solid mahogany All glazing appears original with only the expected small losses to puttyPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Bookcase breaks down into five sections; the cornice, three glazed sections and the lower cupboard section. the largest part is the lower section, it measures 91cm high, 366cm wide, 62cm deep. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 582
A George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase, circa 1780, the moulded cornice above four astragal glazed doors opening to shelves, the lower central section with a pair of field panelled cupboard doors opening to shelves, flanked by three drawers on each side, on a plinth base, 246cm high, 245cm wide, 54cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, BerkshireProvenance: Sold in these rooms, 15th May 1996, Lot 164 (£5,400). Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. There is a circular neat repair (and secondary small filled hole to the central door frames only) above each lock escutcheon to each upper door. This is likely where a previous small handle fitting was located Old splits and chips. Some minor old losses. some old repairs (see images illustrating)`At the top of the lower section, where the seperate elements of the lower section meet, a neat cut has been put in to the top. This has likely been done at a later date. It is neatly done but visible on inspection. Some natural fading overall.Later light fittings secured to the interior of the upper cabinet sections should be straightforward to remove. The (easily removable fabric covered lining panels were fitted to account for the electrical fittings so would likely need to be removed also. There are small dark marks throughout the exterior of the doors and some parts of the drawers of the lower section. Sympathetic cleaning, polishing by an experienced and qualified should remove many marks as they appear to sit on the surface but not necessarily all. There are small indented dark marks throughout the top surface of the lower section that may be possible to make less obvious but will remain.Much of the glass to the doors is original. Some of the elements are secured together with later/ modern screws. When the current light fittings and linings are removed, the apertures to the cupboards enable the shelves to be adjustable. The central cupboard doors and the right hand cabinet door are locked. There are currently no keys present, however it is likely that if requested prior to collection the department can locate keys to operate the locks and open the parts currently locked. The handles and locks all appear original . To the reverse side of the drawer fronts there are small alternate twin holes in each position , however these do not appear to come through and be visible to the drawer fronts, therefore may be where locating marks were made but then alternate handles used. Please refer to the additional images available for visual reference to condition.One small pane of glass is broken and will require replacement. Bookcase breaks down into six pieces (three glazed upper sections and three lower sections). The largest part is the central glazed section, it measures 152cm high, 119cm wide, 37cm deep. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 814
Y A William IV rosewood open bookcase, circa 1835, lappet carved throughout, the rectangular marble top above three shelves, on a plinth base, 97cm high, 122cm wide, 41cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some additional scratched and small chips to the edge of the top. Some old minor veneer repairs. The join between one side panel and the side upright is opening slightly. Some later supporting blocks have been applied to one side of the inside to help secure. Some evidence of old worm to back and underside. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 508
A George II burr walnut quarter-chiming eight-day longcase clock, Samuel Thorne, London, circa 1740, the triple train five pillar movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the 12 inch gilt brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and arched nameplate engraved Samuel Thorne, London to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts to arch, the case with generous break-arch cavetto cornice with fluted canted angles flanking the glazed dial aperture and scroll-pierced and engraved brass rectangular side frets to hood, the trunk with conforming canted angles flanking a book-matched burr-veneered herringbone banded shaped-top trunk door with cavetto moulded surround over conforming plinth base with the canted angles terminating with an out-swept curve just above the moulded skirt, 232cm (91.25ins) high Samuel Thorne is recorded in Baillie, G.H. 'Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World' as apprenticed in 1722.The unusual design of the case of the current lot with its generous canted angles continuing almost for the entire height of the case, fine quality figured veneers and engraved brass sound frets to the hood is reminiscent of a small series of cases housing ogee-arched dialled movements by Daniel Delander and John Ellicott. One such example (by Delander) is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession number 64.101.864).Condition Report: Movement is in good clean working condition with no visible alteration or significant replacements or repairs. The dial is generally in fine condition and of very nice quality with faults limited to some patchy tarnishing to the silvering of the chapter ring. The movement sits at the correct level in the case with no apparent alterations to the seatboard or case uprights hence we are the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in fine condition. The curved top panel to the top of the hood is probably a replacement and there are some small chips to edges of the cornice moulding otherwise faults to the hood and trunk are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, light shrinkage and some small historic veneer chip patch repairs. The base is in similar condition with the exception of the sides which have some more noticeable (but not problematic) horizontal veneer shrinkage cracking.Clock has three brass-cased weights, pendulum and two case keys (no winder). Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 648
After Louis Leopold Chambard (French, 1811-1895), a large patinated bronze model of a youth called 'Le Bucheron', portrayed nude with a drape across the raised right leg, and bending a bunch of twigs with his knee, on a waisted circular plinth with plaquette inscribed LE BUCHERON FABLE DE LA FONTAINE, and signed Chambard to the maquette, 85cm high, the base circa 25cm wideThe present bronze takes its inspiration from Jean de la Fontaine's fable of 'Le Bucheron et la Mort' (The Woodcutter and Death), first published during the 17th century. A cast of this model was sold at Christie's South Kensington, 25 September 2007, lot 516 (£2,750).Condition Report: The bronze has a quite shiny blackish brown patination overall, the surface is fairly regular aside from one or two darker areas possibly remnants of a previous coating. Minor scuffs to upper right thigh and drapery.There is a row of four small dents to the metal on the inside of the left arm, and scuffing to that shoulder.The bronze is overall in perfectly presentable condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 813
Y A Victorian ornamental table thermometer modelled as the Monument to The Great Fire of London, George Staight, London, circa 1845, the column with square platform applied with pierced balustrade surrounding flambeau final mounted on a pedestal, the tapered fluted shaft applied with mercury tube FAHRENHEIT and REAUMER scale thermometer signed G. STAIGHT, SKINNER STREET, LONDON to upper margin over base with complex engine-turned mouldings, the whole standing on a rectangular plinth applied with a silver crest modelled as a standing leopard over stepped skirt, 60cm (23.5ins) high; with moulded mahogany base supporting glass dome cover 69cm (27ins) high overall George Staight is recorded on The National Portrait Gallery website resource of 'British Artists Suppliers, 1650-1950' as an ivory cutter and turner, also working in other materials working from 72 Collingwood St, London 1827, 5 East Harding St, Gough Square, 7 East Harding St 1829-1842, 9 Skinner St, Snow Hill 1843-1846, 2 Bull Head Court, Newgate St 1847-1860, 17 Bath St, Newgate St 1861-1866.
Lot 567
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 high
Lot 597
A George IV mahogany side cabinet, circa 1825, in the manner of Gillows, the fabric inset top above a pair of gilt brass grille panelled doors, opening to two banks of adjustable shelves, on a plinth base, 102cm wide, 182.5cm wide, 43cm deepProvenance:Property from a Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler Interior, London
Lot 453
A Northern French or possibly Mosan polychrome painted limestone Sedes Sapientiae, probably 14th/early 15th century, the fragmentary, draped Virgin portrayed on a stylised throne and balancing the Christ Child, wearing a tunic, on her knees, on a rectangular section plinth with indistinct inscription, 36cm high overallThis frontal, formal portrayal of the Virgin with the Christ Child standing on her knees has its roots in Byzantine iconography. Statues of the Virgin seated on a Solomonic throne were part of French liturgical practice, and are often executed on a smaller scale so they could be moved and carried.The heavy folds of the draperies and incorporation of a low-backed chair shares similarities to examples from the Meuse valley, note for example Sotheby's London, 9 July 2015, lot 9 (in oak).For further reading on this iconographic type, mainly centred on wood sculpture though citing some examples in stone, please see I. H. Forsyth, Throne of Wisdom, Princeton University Press, 2019.Condition Report: Fragmentary, some losses to finish, old repairs.Plaster repair to rear of socle.Lacking heads.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 647
A George II mahogany serpentine kneehole desk, circa 1755, in the manner of Paul Saunders, the shaped top with leather inset surface, above nine short drawers around a central recesses cupboard door, flanked by trailing foliate carved canted angles headed by scrolling terminals, on an shaped plinth base, 80cm high, 130cm wide, 67cm deepFor a closely related design of commode attributed to Paul Saunders see, Sotheby's, New York, Important English Furniture, Decorations & Ceramics, 12th October 2007, Lot 124 ($85,000). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Some old veneer repairs and sections of veneer re-stuck. Tooled leather inset surface is and old replacement and has the expected wear, marks and abrasions. All metalware appears original. Keys present and operate all locks. Later supporting block to backs of feet. Later drawer runners and tape to undersides of drawers. Large section of moulding to one outset corner of the top is detached but present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 841
A pair of mahogany bookcases by HOWARD & SONS, circa 1890, in George III style, decorated with stringing, each moulded cornice above a dentil frieze and astragal glazed door opening to adjustable shelves, on a plinth base, each bearing a plaque to the reverse titled 'HOWARD & SONS LTD 25, 26 27 BERNERS ST, LONDON W. , and stamped by the maker also, each 194.5cm high, 69cm wide, 36cm deep
Lot 808
A William IV carved mahogany side table, circa 1835, the rectangular top with egg and dart moulding, above a foliate scroll carved frieze, on acanthus carved scroll legs headed by patera terminals and terminating in carved lion paw feet, on a concave fronted plinth base, 78cm high, 130.5cm wide, 53cm deep
Lot 654
A George III mahogany four post bed, circa 1760, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the plain frieze pediment above turned and stop fluted posts at the front terminating in integral square section plinth bases and casters, square section uprights to the rear, 230cm high, 153cm wide, 201cm longFour post beds demonstrating related turnings to the posts are part of the furnishings of Dumfries House, Ayrshire, Scotland. Dumfries House is known to retain much of the furniture commissioned from Thomas Chippendale.
Lot 827
Frederick James Halnon (British, 1881-1958), a green patinated bust of a maiden, called 'The Crown of Victory', circa 1920, portrayed facing forwards and wearing a crown of laurel, inscribed F. HALNON to the rear, mounted to a green serpentine marble plinth, the bronze approximately 26cm high, overall height approximately 39cmBritish sculptor Frederick Halnon was a student of Alfred Drury, and exhibited classical and genre works at the RA from 1904. The strong classically inspired lines and astute modelling of the present lot show the influence of Dury's 'New Sculpture' style on Halnon's work. This model, called 'Crown of Victory', was exhibited at the Royal Academy annual summer exhibition in 1919. It appears as number 1586 in the exhibition catalogue of that year. Another cast is in the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead.Condition Report: The bronze has a matte green patination, with some slight wear to the tip of the nose and around the truncation where it's a warmer, browner colour.There are chips to the front and rear corners of the plinth, as well as some shallow losses to the rear moulding of the base. One potential diagonal repair to one of the corners of the plinth, where there is a darker green mark, though if this is a repair it is subtly and sympathetically executed. No damage detected to the bronze itself.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 860
After Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875), Lion qui Marche, the lion portrayed prowling and with its mouth open in a growl, on a rectangular plinth, inscribed BARYE to the maquette, 16.5cm high, 28cm wideProvenance: British Private Collection Please note, the dates for Antoine-Louis Barye are (1795-1875) and not as printed in the catalogue.
Lot 509
A George I/II green japanned eight-day longcase clock, Charles Clay, London, circa 1725-30, the five finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with chevron bordered calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles applied with female mask and scroll cast spandrels within a herringbone engraved border, the arch applied with silvered boss inscribed Charles Clay, Inventor of the, Machine Watches, London within conforming border flanked by cast dolphin mounts, in a case with domed caddy superstructure and integral three-quarter columns to hood over rectangular trunk door and plinth base with stepped skirt, decorated with raised figural chinoiserie scenes within gilt trellis borders to front and floral trail panels to sides, 234cm (94ins) high Charles Clay was a fine and inventive clockmaker who originated from near Huddersfield and gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company prior to 1716. In 1723 he was appointed Clockmaker in His Majesty's Board of Works and in 1731 supplied the turret clock for the gateway at St. James's Palace. He specialised and experimented with musical mechanisms and is perhaps now best known for his organ clocks. One of which now resides at Windsor Castle which was acquired from his widow three years after Clay's death in 1743. Another incomplete organ clock was also acquired around this time for Augusta wife of Frederick, Prince of Wales, this clock was subsequently completed by George Pyke and now resides at Kensington Palace. A highly unusual ormolu timepiece (with unusual enamelled astronomical year calendar dial) made for Louis Frederick, Prince of Wales sold in these rooms 28th August 2014 (lot 118) and now resides in Victoria and albert Museum, London.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant repairs/replacements however as the mechanism is a little dirty/dusty a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The dial is in discoloured/patinated dirty condition but appears free from alteration or any other significant faults. The movement rests on a replacement seatboard which has slim packing slips applied to the lower edges where it rests on the case uprights. The uprights also may well have been reduced slightly in height which suggests that either the movement and dial are not original to the case or seatboards of varying thickness have been fitted at various times in the past. The case is generally in sound condition; the decoration is old but most likely re-done in the early 20th century but finely executed with nice detailing. The dial mask covers the upper engraved border of the dial which would add credence to the opinion that the movement and dial may not be original to the case. The hood no longer has rear quarter columns otherwise faults very much limited to minor bump, scuffs, wear and degradation to the finish most notably to the right hand side skirting to the base which appears to have been slightly affected by damp.Clock is complete with pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 570
An impressive Italian patinated bronze model of the Equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni, after Andrea del Verrocchio, last quarter 19th century, the rider portrayed in full armour and looking to sinister, holding a baton, mounted to a rectangular red serpentine marble plinth, 73cm high, the base 55 x 28cmCondition Report: Old repair to baton Full report available on requestCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 410
Attributed to the workshop of Hans Klocker (Brixen, South Tyrol, fl. circa 1474- 1500), a carved and polychrome painted head of a Bishop Saint, last quarter 15th century, possibly representing St Willibald, the subject portrayed facing forward, with cropped hair and wearing a mitre, mounted to a later velvet-covered plinth, approximately 41cm high excluding plinth, 58cm high overallProvenance: acquired by the present owner from Daniel Katz, LondonPublished: Daniel Katz, European Sculpture, London, 2004, illustrated p. 27.The present bust, with its idiosyncratic yet precisely carved features, bears strong similarities to works by Tyrolean sculptor Hans Klocker, who was active in present day Bressanone, Italy, and whose known commissions include the high altars at St Leonhard in Passíria, and the church of the Assumption in Cáldaro. Klocker's attention to naturalism was praised as early as 1482, when the Bishop of Brixen described him as 'highly renowned for the faithfulness and artistry of his work'.Related examples include the busts of Bishop Saints in the collection of the Museum of the Diocese of Brixen, which portray the subjects wearing mitres with elaborately tooled grounds similar to the one in this lot. The mitre of the Blixen museum busts painted with coloured stones. The circular apertures to the strapwork on the headdress of the present sitter suggest that the mitre of the present lot may once also have been adorned.The slender features, large almond-shaped eyes and hairstyle also show similarities to the full-length figure of St Leonard attributed to Klocker, previously in the collection of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Leopold, Vienna.Comparisons between the present bust and the figure of a Saint exhibited at the Louvre in 1991-2 have also been drawn, and a similar bust of an abbot saint in the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection is known. Both are noted in Sophie Guillot de Suduiraut, Sculptures allemandes de la fin du Moyen âge: dans les collections publiques françaises : 1400-1530, 1991, p. 152.A model of a monastic Saint attributed to Klocker, with similar stylistic attributes, was sold at Sotheby's New York, 27 January 2011, lot 387, $37,500 including premium.Comparative literature: R. Kahsnitz, Carved Splendor: Late Gothic Altarpieces in Southern Germany, Austria, and South Tirol, Munich, 2005, p. 212.Condition Report: The bust bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.There are losses to the gilding and polychromy, primarily to areas of the mitre, the eyebrows and to the nose.There is a section of replaced softwood to the rear tip of the mitre, which is likely an old repair.There is also a repaired split to the front of the mitre (circa 10cm diagonal)Old chips and losses to the rear and sides of the hair, and a scattering of old worm (doesn't appear to be active).Possible retouching to polychromy, particularly the irises.Minor wear and scuffing to velvet base.The bust is fragmentary in nature and would likely have been part of a larger figure of a Saint.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 705
An impressive fossil marble and gilt bronze mounted Neoclassical pedestal urn, 20th century, the ovoid body with integral waisted cover and surmounted with a fir cone finial, on a stepped marble plinth, on further slate base, 52cm high, the base 14cm squareProvenance: By form repute purchased from Mallet (at Bourdon House), London W1 in 1998 Please note, the date of this lot is not as stated in the printed catalogue but likely later. The date should read 20th centuryCondition Report: This urn is ornamental, and as such the cover cannot be removed (it is all one piece).Minor marks and scuffs. One corner of the fossil marble base has a repair. Minor nibbling and possible minor bits of filling to the black square base underneath.A handful of very small surface losses and nibbling to edges of socle, domed cover and plinth.Overall in perfectly satisfactory condition.As per the saleroom notice, this lot is more recent in date than stated in the printed catalogue.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 638
A mahogany breakfront library bookcase, in George III style, 20th century, the moulded cornice and blind fretwork frieze above four astragal glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves, the lower section with four field panelled cupboard doors opening to shelves, on a plinth base, 215.5cm high, 217cm wide, 50cm deepCondition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions, some old chips and splitsThe lower section appears more faded/ cleaned than the upper section. Lacking keysFour panes of glass are cracked. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 427
An Italian patinated bronze bust of a young Emperor, possibly Tiberius as a youth, 17th century, of small proportions, the truncated subject portrayed with the head slightly inclined to sinister, with a diagonal sash across the chest, mounted to a later bronze waisted circular socle and square section base, the plinth indistinctly inscribed Young Galba to rear, the bust approximately 8.5cm high, overall height circa 11cmProvenance: from the estate of the late Betty, Lady GrantchesterCondition Report: The bronze bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.The patina is a shiny reddish brown, the surface not entirely smooth, commensurate with age of this bronze.There are a handful of small casting inconsistencies including a tiny aperture to the hair. The rear is irregular and hollow-cast (to the head), and is of irregular shape.There is a small loss to the right side of the chest, as can be seen in the photographs.There is some lighter residue surrounding the buckle on the sash, which may just be a bit of dirt.There is a slightly raised patch of lighter metal near the socle, either an inconsistency or possibly to secure the lot to the later square socle.Some slight rubbing to the little plinth.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 830
A large French patinated and gilt bronze nine light figural candelabrum, Susse Freres Foundry, in Louis XV taste, late 19th century, modelled with a standing putto holding a cornucopia issuing acanthus scrolled branches, the shaped plinth stamped SUSSE FRES, approximately 112cm high excluding later electrical fitments
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