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Lot 55
A pair of George III mahogany and kingwood crossbanded urns and pedestalsCirca 1780, of Gillows qualityWith boxwood stringing, each urn wrapped with an alternating reeded and fluted band, the body carved with oak-leaf swags and husk festoons interspersed by flowerhead roundels, with an egg-and-dart collar, the detachable lid with a gadroon carved edge and stiff-leaf clasped upper part surmounted by a pinecone finial, one pedestal with a graduated triple re-entrant panelled and triple tablet inlaid door enclosing one shelf, the other pedestal with three graduated mahogany lined drawers of conforming appearance, on plinth bases, both urns with their metal linings to the interior now missing, both inscribed in white chalk: 'ALTMAYER HARRIS', each urn and pedestal approximately: 49cm wide x 48cm deep x 167cm high, (19in wide x 18 1/2in deep x 65 1/2in high) (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe present lot was apparently previously acquired from M. Harris and Sons, London, possibly during the 1950s.Thereafter the offered urns and pedestals were purchased by the current owner and vendor, Christie's, New York, 19 January 2017, Palmetto Hall: The Jay P. Altmayer Family Collection, lot 65.The offered urns and pedestals appear in M. Harris and Sons, A Catalogue and Index of Old Furniture and Works of Art, London, n.d. (circa 1930), No. F20869, p. 407. Two related pairs of urns and pedestals are illustrated in S. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Vol. I, 2008, Woodbridge, pl.'s 342-347, pp.'s 309-310. One pair made during the late 1770s, which is attributed to Gillows, was supplied for Thirsk Hall, North Yorkshire upon behalf of John Bell whilst the other pair, dating to circa 1780, were provided to the Weld family of Lulworth Castle, in Dorset.Of additional interest are a group of three designs for 'pedestals and vases' by George Hepplewhite, first published posthumously in 1787 within The Cabinet-Maker's and Upholsterer's Guide, also featuring in the 1794 third edition, re-published 1969, Toronto, pl. 36. Across these drawings a number of similar characteristics are shared with the present example, including equivalent swag and festoon carving, comparable stiff-leaf clasped elements and re-entrant panelling, along with analogous crossbanding. The same Hepplewhite designs are also replicated in D. Nickerson, English Furniture of the 18th Century, 1967, Frankfurt, fig. 101, p. 95.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 83
A rare Dutch mother of pearl inlaid panel depicting a vase of garden flowers in the manner of Dirck Van Rijswijck (1596-1679)Probably 18th centuryThe classical twin handled pedestal urn containing an arrangement of blooms including roses, carnations, pansies and tulips on a black ground, the mother of pearl inlay with finely engraved detail, the plinth base of the vase appearing to rest on a rosewood ledge, the panel mounted in a later moulded rectangular gilt frame, the panel 26cm high x 21cm wide, the frame 34cm wide x 40cm high Footnotes:Although originally training as a goldsmith, Dirck Van Rijswijck developed his own characteristic style whilst working as a silversmith in Antwerp experimenting with the effects that could be created by the processes of engraving. This led him to perfect an idiosyncratic technique using engraved mother of pearl inlay to represent floral still life subjects using the natural variations of colour apparent in the shell to suggest the colours and surface textures of the various flowers. In terms of creative output, Rijswijck is recorded as producing a number of these mother of pearl inlaid panels depicting vases of flowers some also incorporating a chained monkey. The fine and detailed engraved decoration to the panel in the present lot demonstrates a similarly high degree of technical skill very reminiscent of Rijswijck's work.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 90
Attributed to Francois Villemsens (French, fl. mid 19th century): An impressive pair of First Universal 'Great Exhibition' gilt bronze Neptune ewersCirca 1851Each with mythological aquatic figural decoration, the elaborate rocaille cast urn bodies with intertwined sea serpent high scrolling handles and eagle pouring lips, the swept upper bodies cast with the sea gods drawn by twin pairs of hippocampi, trumpeting mermaids and mermen, shells and acanthus leaves, above foliate girdles applied with Neptune masks, dolphins and alternating shells and starfish, each raised on mermen and mermaid tripod supports, above rockwork tripartite platform footed bases, 56.5cm high (2)Footnotes:The model of the offered ewers is almost identical to a vase exhibited by the bronzier François Villemsens at the first Universal Exhibition known as the Great Exhibition, held in London in 1851. In the Art Journal illustrated catalogue the entry notes for his work commented: 'the three vases are from the establishment of M. Villemsens of Paris, worker in bronze, and manufacturer of church ornaments; the latter branch of business especially, being largely carried on by this house. During our visit to Paris towards the close of the past year, we saw in his extensive showrooms a vast variety of objects, exhibiting more or less taste in composition, and ingenuity of workmanship; these were principally executed in bronze and in brass, and were adapted as well for the embellishment of the private dwelling as for purposes of ecclesiastical use and decoration - statues, vases, chandeliers, candelabra, delicate rail-work, etc. The three bronze vases and dishes selected from the contributions of this firm are distinguished by beauty of outline and elaborate ornament, approaching very closely to the best antiques'.Likely descended from a family of goldsmiths in the 18th century, François Villemsens established his workshop in the Marais, first at 18 rue Michel Le Comte, then at 71 rue du Temple. In 1834, he exhibited a facsimile of the armour of Francis I, which was hailed by the Archives du Commerce et de l'Industrie (Paris, 1834, p. 157). By 1835, he entered the Réunion des Fabricants de Bronze, heir to the former corporation of foundrymen, and regularly participated in the Expositions des Produits de l'Industrie Française. Winning a silver medal at the Exhibition of 1839, Villemsens joined the 'Bronze of Art and Furnishings' category alongside Thomire & Cie and Victor Paillard before winning a further silver medal at the last Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie Française in 1849. With these successes he approached the Universal Exhibition in London in 1851 where he won a new medal by submitting the vases mentioned above, including the Neptune vase. The success led him to New York where he participated in the Universal Exhibition of 1853 and appeared in the official catalogue of the New York exhibition of the industry of all nations, p. 154, at No. 15 as 'Bronze candelabras, groups, lamps, etc. Villemsens & Co, manu. 71 rue de Temple, Paris'... He was again a medallist at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1855 and by 1863 Villemsens had offered to finance the award of a carving prize that would be awarded each year by the Réunion des Fabricants de Bronze. After participating in the Universal Exhibition of 1867 where he presented a cast door from the Baptistery of Florence, he finally retired from business.From the second quarter of the 19th century onwards sculptors, bronziers and goldsmiths particularly appreciated the shape of the ewer to express ornamentation in all its manifestations, giving a free rein to exuberance and eclecticism. Renaissance art was one of their main sources of inspiration, and in particular Mannerism, utilising mythological themes and motifs as illustrated by the present lot. The sculptor Adolphe-Victor Geoffroy-Dechaume and the goldsmith Charles Wagner, who were contemporaries of Villemsens, similarly produced a ewer on the theme of Ondine in 1844, which is reproduced in the Maciet Albums. Characteristically the decoration to this piece does not leave a single part of the vessel plain. Although renowned for the execution of religious ornaments, Villemsens did not limit himself to this field and contributed to renewing the genre of decorative bronzes for a secular and wealthy clientele during the mid 19th century. For a comparable identical pair of vases see Sotheby's Paris, Robert de Balkany, Rue de Varenne, Paris – Evening sale, 20th September, lot 51Related LiteratureD. Alcouffe, A. Dion-Tenenbaum and P. Ennès, Un âge d'or des arts décoratifs 1814-1848, Paris, 1991, op. cit., p. 311, fig. 162a.E. Voirot, Création le multiple : la Réunion des fabricants de bronze (1839-1870), phD thesis, Université Paris Ouest Nanterre - La Défense, 2014This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 201
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 83cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with a stand of arms, scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and the motto FOR MY COUNTRY AND KING, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt, D-shaped knuckle guard, urn form pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the locket with maker's panel for PROSSER. Good gilt, light rubbing to bluing, repair to scabbard leather.
Lot 204
AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SABRE, 81cm blade by J.J. Runkel, Solingen, engraved with stands of arms, Royal arms and GR cypher, regulation gilt brass hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, together with an officer's spadroon with 81.5cm blade, brass hilt with urn shaped pommel and loop side guard, ribbed ebony grip. (2)
Lot 208
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 84cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with folding side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-shaped pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its East India Company pattern leather wrapped steel scabbard with engraved copper mounts.
Lot 491
AN IRISH 13-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY TOMLINSON, 40.5inch sighted damascus two-stage re-browned barrel, the breech with gold maker's tablet for TOMLINSON DUBLIN and gold lined, the barrel tang set with a gold escutcheon with owner's initials, border and foliate engraved stepped lock with gold maker's tablet, gold lined touch hole, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, the sideplate area with white metal shield shaped escutcheon with owner's crest, ornate pierced urn and pineapple trigger guard finial, brass topped wooden ramrod. Butt plate with Irish Registration mark DC 4864.
Lot 506
GREEK EARRINGS. A pair of 18ct. gold (tested) Greek earrings, each in the form of an urn. Set throughout with cabochon garnets. Length from top of hook, 3.5cm. Approx. 10.1g. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
Lot 64
A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN SILVER DWARF CANDLESTICKS, beaded rims throughout, the urn shaped candleholders repousse decorated with swags and rosettes, on a square foot with loaded base, makers marks rubbed, London 1886, stamped with retailer's name 'Reed, Cambridge' to the underside of the sconce, height 11.5cm (2) (Condition report: one sconce removes, the other is stuck in position, both of the sconce rims are slightly misshapen, otherwise in fair condition)
Lot 79
A PARCEL OF 18TH, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY SILVER, comprising two George III Old English pattern table spoons, makers Peter, Ann & William Bateman, 1801 and Charles Hougham, London 1789, an Elizabeth II sugar caster of urn form on a square foot, makers Viner's Ltd, Sheffield 1959, a George III glass cruet bottle with silver mounts (splits to pouring lip), a George V glass scent bottle of conical form, silver mount Chester 1917, lacks stopper, an egg cup, circular napkin ring, an Edwardian rectangular vesta case with foliate engraved decoration, Chester 1904, a set of six George V feather edge pattern tea spoons, makers Josiah Williams & Co (David Landsborough Fullerton), London 1917, another similar teaspoon and an odd teaspoon, gross weight of weighable silver 12.31ozt, 382.9 grams (16) (Condition report: in mixed condition, the spoons have remnants of dried perished elastic bands stuck to them, table spoons have worn tips, other damage in the form of minor dents, some wear to hallmarks)
Lot 21
Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Of A Boxer Boxing Dog Original and rare Franz Bergman cold painted bronze of a boxer "boxing" dog. Circa 1910. Cold painted bronze of a boxer dog wearing boxing gloves. Cast in exceptional detail and the paintwork is also of a high quality. It bears the letter "B" in a urn cartouche on the top corner of the base for the Franz Bergman foundry Austria. Measures 8.2cm high including base and base 3.5cm x 4cm.
Lot 98
A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY POLYCHROME DUTCH DELFT PHARMACY JARS AND COVERS urn form with snake scroll handles and domed covers, raised on stepped circular bases, each enamelled with floral swags, 'Elec. Benedicta', and 'Elec. Diaprun.'. (2) 43cm highBoth finials to covers reattached, one cover restored, both with minor glaze chips and general surface wear.
Lot 297
A French Gilt metal ormolu striking mantel clock with garniture, late 19th century, urn shaped finial, ringed lion central mask decorated with acanthus and pierced details, porcelain dial with Roman numerals, 8 day movement with outside count wheel striking on a bell, stamped 1068, with drop pendulum and key 49cm tall, with matching three-light gilt metal mounted garniture.(3)
Lot 415
'FAN' PATTERN URN AND COVER BY CARLTON WARE,no. 3557, the urn of baluster form, with enamelled and gilt decoration, the domed cover with foo dog finial, printed marks to base, 21cm highCondition good to fair. Minor nibble (approx. 5mm) to rim. Light wear throughout as per age, including gilt rub, a minor scratch. Additional images now available.
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