EDUARD ANSEM-HOFFMAN (AUSTRIAN 1862-1955)Salomé, oil on canvas 89 x 71 cm (35 x 28 in.) signed lower leftCONDITIONObserved in frame. The painting is in age appropriate condition. The paint is not stable, visible losses of paint visible most notably on urn, male figure and upper left and right corners. A visible tear on urn, measuring 2.54 cm (1 in.). The canvas has been relined and re-streched. Inspection under UV shows an even layer of varnish. Scattered retouching to 5%. Most notably on male figure's jacket, women's thigh and chest.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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EGYPTIAN-REVIVAL GILT-BRONZE LAMP WITH BLACK SILK SHADE, 19TH CENTURYgilt-bronze double-handled urn-shaped relief moulded single lamp on rectangular ebonized plinth with black silk shade. the relief motif features a figural scene of a man and woman standing next to a eucalyptus tree. a foliate and scroll motif is continuous throughout the design. the two handles are made of two maiden heads with beaded necklaces with a geometric acanthus leaf motif. overall height: 117 cm (46 in.)CONDITIONThe lamp is in overall excellent condition. With no issues to report. Should note the lamp is wired and in working condition. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Late 19th century Flemish oak dresser, projecting cornice over two arched panelled doors with carved busts and relief carved ribbons and leafage, two fluted and acanthus carved supports with carved jester figures, central winged maiden support, moulded rectangular lozenge pattern top, three gadroon carved drawers above three panelled doors, the centre door carved with scrolled foliage and urn, stepped moulded plinth, turned and carved feet, W161cm, H227cm, D61cm - Condition Report
Arts and Crafts period oak sideboard, raised triple shaped arch top fitted with cupboard, rectangular top over three drawers and two cupboards, panelled doors relief carved with foliate urn, turned supports, ivorine label to door interior inscribed 'J. K Thomson... Falkirk', W151cm, H159cm, D53cm - Condition Report
Late 19th century silver mounted glass scent bottle, the blue flash cut waisted body with foliate embossed hinged cover, L9.5cm, together with Georgian Bilston enamel oval patch box, the cover decorated with a dove stood upon an urn, beneath a banner detailed 'Love the Giver', L4cm - Condition Report Glass scent bottle with some scratches and small glass nicks to edges, stopper also with nicks to edges. Cover with tarnishing and slightly knocked to one side. Box with surface wear, the hinged cover with small loss near mount, and loss to body under mount. Interior mirror cracked.
An American silver coloured metal miniature two-handled urn by Dunkirk Silversmiths, with circular foot, 6.8cm high, 1.53ozt, 47.4g, and a circular silver dressing table trinket box with velvet lining, lid lacking, 7.8cm diameter CONDITION REPORT: Condition reports have not been included in the description. If you require further images of this lot or a condition report please contact us with your request
A George III silver urn shaped sander, London 1801 by John Emes, stamped 'NEPAUL', with armorial engraving, 7cm high, 1.05ozt, 32.7g (It is of interest that 1801 was also the year of the Anglo-Nepalese treaty) CONDITION REPORT: Condition reports have not been included in the description. If you require further images of this lot or a condition report please contact us with your request
A pair of early 19th century Neoclassical taste gilt composition wall mirrors, in Hepplewhite, Robert Adam style, each with an oval plate in bead and acanthus leaf border, surmounted by a classical urn with leaf spray finial from which issue two harebell swags held by ribbons, foliate clasped below, each 42 by 3.5 by 87cm high. (2)
1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword 32 1/2 inch, single edged blade with large fuller. Etched stand of arms, royal coat of arms and crowned “GR” cypher. Back edge engraved “Runkel Solingen”. Gilt brass, double shell guard. Gilt brass, D shape knuckle bow. Gilt brass, floral urn pommel. Silvered wire grip. Now contained in an 1821 Infantry, leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts. The throat with maker’s shield “Wilkinson”. Possibly been together for some time as good fit.
Early 17th Century Continental Rapier 27 1/2 inch, narrow blade with short fuller with traces of maker’s details. Steel bowl guard with stud decoration. Steel, S shape crossguard terminating with dragon heads. The centre with shell decoration. Steel urn pommel. Twist steel, wire covered grip. Old dark patina.
Napoleonic Period British Infantry Officer’s Sword 28 1/2 inch, single edged blade with wide fuller running through the point. Traces of gilt, floral and stand of arms etching. Steel crossguard with downswept quillon, D shape knuckle bow. Steel ferrule and urn pommel. Ivorine ribbed, square section grip.
French Model 1887 Grenadier Officer’s Sword 31 3/4 inch, trefoil blade. The forte with “M1887” and maker’s details dated “1890”. White metal crossguard with clamshell guard bearing a flaming grenade. White metal knuckle bow, urn pommel and false wire ribbed grip. Contained in its steel scabbard with single hanging ring.
Mid 19th Century French Officer’s Sword 34 inch, double edged, narrow blade. Double fullers with raised central rib. The forte marked “Coulan”. Brass shell guard with overlaid oak and laurel wreath. The rear section of the shell folds downward. Brass, bulbous edged crossguard with D shape knuckle bow. Brass urn pommel. Copper wire bound grip. Contained in its steel scabbard with single hanging ring.
Early 18th Century Silver Hilted Hunting Sword 28 inch, hollow ground, double edged blade. Silver, downturn shell guard with ornate hunting scene. Silver lion mask ended quillon, shell decorated crossguard and hunting scene decorated knuckle bow terminating with a stylised beast. Silver twisted cord urn pommel. Polished, wooden, turned grip. Contained in its leather scabbard with silver mounts. No apparent hallmarks to the continental silver sections.
HENRY MARC OF PARIS; a 19th century gilt metal mantel clock with urn finial with painted porcelain panels depicting classical figures in landscape settings, with applied bow and pineapple finials and Japy Freres movement, height 46cm.Additional InformationThe attached bow is loose, the back-left foot is loose as the thread is worn, general wear, light scratches, the clock appears to be working at point of cataloguing but this is no guarantee of working order.
A group of silver plated items to include spirit kettles and a tea urn, some with cast and chased decoration.Additional InformationThere are numerous marks, scratches, tarnishing and loss of silver plate. Most of bases of the spirit kettles are not associated with the tea pots. The tea urn has marks, scratches with residue inside.
the first, maker's mark indecipherable, London 1748, of traditional urn shape, leaf capped scroll handle and gilt wash interior, monogrammed, raised on a simple pedestal foot, 11cm in height, 4.6ozt; the second, by William Kersill, London 1757, again of traditional urn shape with simple handle and cut edge rim, raised on three pad feet, initialled to the underside, 10cm in height, 2.2ozt; the third possibly by Charles Chesterman, London 1768, of traditional baluster shape with double scroll handle and gadrooned rim, raised on a simple gadroon edged pedestal foot, gilt wash interior, 10cm in height, 2.30zt (3)
by Henry Chawner, London 1794, of traditional half gadrooned urn shape with two dog mask and ring handles, the part marked friction fitting domed and half gadrooned cover topped with a dog's head finial, simple reeded tap, raised on a simple pedestal foot with bayonet fittings to the fully marked reeded edged stand with four reeded straps terminating in paw feet and a cut out gallery supporting the unmarked spirit burner, overall height 31cm, 51.4ozt
all of traditional baluster form, the first, maker's mark (RH) not traced, London 1773, with beaded waist, the part marked friction fitting and pierced cover topped with a flame finial, simple reeded pedestal foot, 14cm in height, 2.6ozt; the second possibly by William Bateman I, London 1812, with reeded waist, the part marked friction fitting and pierced cover topped with a ball finial, simple reeded pedestal foot, 14cm in height, 2.4ozt; the third, by Samuel & Edward Davenport, London 1803, with reeded waist, the part marked friction fitting and pierced cover topped with an urn finial, simple reeded pedestal foot on a square plinth, 14.5cm in height 2.5ozt (3)
by Thomas Daniell & John Wall, London 1782, urn shaped, the bottom section with gadrooned decoration under a band of foliate engraving, the tapering upper section with grooved decoration, the part marked friction fitting and pierced cover topped with an acorn finial, raised on a grooved and beaded edged pedestal foot, 18ct in height, 4ozt
by William Burwash, London 1821, of urn shaped form, the lower half with acanthus decoration, the upper half with two decorative pierced bands between simple bright cut engraved borders, under a beaded edged rim, simple beaded handle, raised on a bright cut decorated and beaded edged pedestal foot and presented with the (possibly) original blue glass liner, 9cm in height, 3.5ozt weighable silver
by John James Whiting, London 1834, of urn shape with fluted upper section, raised on a pedestal foot with repoussé decoration featuring rural and farming items, the front engraved with a horse, the back with presentation engraving, gilded interior and with a black wooden stand, 17cm in height (ex stand), 8.7ozt
the first by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1874, of heavy gauge, lavishly decorated with foliage and swags around two vacant cartouches and with bright cut engraving between two beaded bands, beaded edged handle with ram's mask terminal with gilt wash interior and raised on a beaded edged and decorated foot, 14cm, 10.5ozt; the second by William Wrangham Williams, London 1871, of urn shape with beaded waist, the sides decorated with two applied plaques decorated with putti, flying scroll handle, gilded interior and raised on a beaded edged pedestal foot, 16cm, signed to the base 'Lambert,12 Coventry St London', 6.2ozt (2)
the first by Friederich Wilhelm von Bestenbostell, circa 1850, stamped with the maker's mark and '750vb' indicating 750/1000 standard silver (12 loth), each square base with scalloped sides and turned corners, twisted column base, multi knopped column and fluted shoulder, integral nozzles, crested, 22cm in height, 16.7ozt; the second pair, unmarked, in the Neo Classical design each with a canted triangular base decorated with embossed foliage supporting three leaf capped concave straps holding the urn shaped capital with three animal mask motifs, detachable gadroon edged nozzles, 15cm in height, 12.6ozt (2)
A pair of Northern European gilt brass twin light wall appliques, last quarter 18th century, each with scroll arms cast with bird masks terminating in foliate drip pans and urn candle sockets, issuing from pilaster backplates cast with guilloche, Vitruvian scrolls, and urn finials, 33cm high, 14cm wide, 18cm protuberance
A German satinwood, inlaid, and gilt metal mounted mirror, late 18th century, the acanthus roundel above the mirrored triangular pediment and rectangular plate, and frieze plate, flanked by pilasters with urn finials and terminating with tapering legs, 205cm high, 94cm wide Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, The rear panels and boards with signs of old woodworm The metal areas with discolouration and dirt Chips, losses, and some replacements to veneers and inlays,The plates all with age, there are signs of bloom and depletions this is especially (but not exclusively) to the margins of the largest plate, the smaller plates with spotting too,Presently with later brackets and wire for hanging/securing to the wall Condition Report Disclaimer
A fine George II walnut crossbanded mahogany bureau cabinet, circa 1740, with original engraved brass hardware throughout. The top section with a broken arched pediment above two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves and three drawers above candle-slides. The base with well fitted interior above four draws on shaped bracket feet. 92in (234cm) high; 39in. (99cm) wide; 21in. (53cm) deep.Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, Some old splits and cracks. Chips and losses.One front foot with old crack through and front most section broken off, this is present and requires some glue to repair, other feet with similar old cracks and splits and probably have previously had some level of repair. The internal door jam to the top is split and detached - it is present again with lot.The glazing to the doors probably later, The interior fitted and with arrangement of drawers and compartments around the secret drawers and central cupboards, also with a concealed well. There are marks and stains here from use - the inset to the fall appears to be later.The centre of the broken pediment with a platform - this appears to have a plug to the socket - it may had had an urn or similar finial here previously.Locks and handles appear original throughout, the key to to fall and drawers operating at time of report, some elements sticking and would probably benefit form an oilPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
A matched pair of Axminster carpets, 19th century, one depicting a wolf and a lamb in a landscape, 163cm x 65cm, the other depicting a dog and a heron drinking from an urn, 146cm x 62cm Condition Report: Signs of wear overall, some dirt and discolouration, may well benefit from a clean, the edges have signs of re-binding in places, some fraying and untidyness to the edges, patches of wear/balding revealing the weft in places, Please see additional images for details and for a view of the backs of these two rugs Condition Report Disclaimer
Items of assorted metal fire furniture, comprising; a pair of Dutch brass and iron mounted fire dogs, probably late 18th century, each with knopped stems and engraved with a maiden's mask to the centre, with billet bars to rear, 32cm high, 22cm wide, 50cm deep; a companion pair of engraved brass fire tools in Neoclassical style, 19th century, with urn grips, the pierced tulip form shovel 91cm long; a pair of Continental brass bellows; and a Victorian brass and wire work nursery fender or spark guard, 69cm high, 130cm wideCondition Report: The spark guard has signs of wear and use, consistent with age and use for its intended purposes.Please note this is not a complete report, one can be provided upon requestCondition Report Disclaimer
A brass and cast iron fire grate in George III Adam taste, 19th century, the arched backplate descending to a three-rail serpentine basket with urn finials, ball surround and above a pierced frieze with foliage and paterae, flanked by square section front uprights with further conforming urn mounts, 88cm high, 105cm wide, 38cm protuberanceCondition Report: Minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.There is some surface oxidisation to the iron elements of the grate, and there is some light green probably polish residue to the recesses of the incised decoration.There are losses to small sections of foliate decoration on the frieze, and the back may be lacking an ornament which would have possibly occupied the arched section.There is some iron strapwork underneath the basket, which may possibly be a later support.Condition Report Disclaimer
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