SIR THOMAS BROCK (BRITISH 1847-1922)Hercules and Antaeus, 1869 bronze with dark brown patina height including base: 108 cm (42.5 in.) signed, dated and inscribed with edition number 4/99 on base LOT NOTESSir Thomas Brock was born in Worcester, England in 1847. He was commissioned to create many significant works of sculpture for Queen Victoria. Most famous is his imperial memorial to Queen Victoria. The work is now in front of Buckingham Palace where he was knighted in 1911. Sir Thomas Brock’s sculptures echo style and allegory commonplace in Baroque era sculpture. Sir Thomas Brock’s sculptures were later associated with the New Sculpture Movement. The New Sculpture Movement focuses on the renewal of classicized British sculpture adding a new “elegance” and “vitality”. In his piece “Wrestlers”, it is evident that Sir Thomas Brock was strongly influenced by Hellenistic and Baroque sculpture. The two men are twisting around each other, as the smaller man is pulled upwards -- his face full of agony. The defined muscles and arms of both men are intertwining. There is a terrific sense of tension and force being exerted as both men try to overcome the strength of the other. The work is an exemplar of Brock’s wonderous ability to demonstrate varieties in texture, depict hair and emotion-filled facial expressions, and evoke a sense of the piece being a “frozen” in time -- a particular moment within a time of dynamic movement and chaos; there is a sense of potential energy. The piece is likely a depiction of Hercules slaying Antenaeus. The mythical giant Antenaeus was the son of Gaia, goddess of earth. Because of this, Antenaeus was strong and undefeatable when in contact with the earth. Knowing this, Hercules lifted Antenaeus into the air and squeezed him to death. Both this piece of artwork in particular, as well as the story of Hercules Slaying Antenaeus, can be seen as allegorical to the story of David and Goliath. However, the story of Hercules Slaying Antenaeus clearly differs in that Anetaeus, the loser of the brawl, is a giant. CONDITIONN.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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AN ENGLISH PORCELAIN AND ENAMEL 'NAUTILUS' VASE, WORCESTER ROYAL PORCELAIN WORKS, WORCESTER, 1884the nautilus shell-form body surmounted by a lizard and supported by a coral stem with scattered shells below, the circular base applied with coquina shell and seaweed motifs, partly painted in gold and enamelled in a bronze color, impressed and green underglaze factory mark with date cypher for 1884, impressed 93, 4 and V5 under base; height: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.) CONDITIONBeyond some gentle rubbing to the enamel in places, the vase is in excellent original condition with no issues to report. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. 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.
A PAIR OF ENGLISH TWO-HANDLED PORCELAIN VASES WITH MYTHOLOGICAL SCENES OF VENUS AFTER RICHARD WESTALL (BRITISH 1765-1836), PROBABLY BARR, FLIGHT AND BARR, WORCESTER, FIRST HALF OF 19TH CENTURYof slim ovoid form, gilt overall except for the central registers, with white beaded borders at the base of the neck, the handles formed as winged caryatids, tooled throughout, the central registers depicting Venus with cupids, inscribed above Venus et les Amours on one, Les amours trainant aux pieds de Venus de sanglier qui tua Adonis on the other, the obverse reading Le Triomphe de Venus and Le Feu d'Amour par Venus elevee sur une nue, mounted atop later plinths; height not including plinths: 50.5 cm (19 7/8 in.) CONDITIONThe vases are in overall good condition. Minor scuffs and scratches to the gilt in places (for example to the bands of text). Upper registers apparently re-gilt. The handles replaced. Inspection under UV light shows variance in the color of Venus' toga in both central images. 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.
A Wedgwood Vauxhall Gardens Collection bisque figure, Fair Priscilla, and another three including Hope, a Wedgwood jasparware commemorative two handled mug to HRH Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, a Wedgwood Chou Dynasty Series of Bowls designed by Susie Cooper, inspired by Some of Her Best Works of Bygone Ages, complete with original boxes, and a Royal Worcester Evesham pattern tart lift and cake knife, in original boxes (a lot)
GWR Compton Castle ex 5099, 5072, 5047 Nameplate COMPTON CASTLE ex GWR Collett Castle 4-6-0 built at Swindon in 1936 numbered 5047 and named Compton Castle after the famous building near Torquay, 5047 was renamed Earl of Dartmouth in 1937 and name transfered to new build Castle 5072 in June 1938 which subsequently was re named Hurricane, name transfered again to new build Castle 5099 in May 1946. 5099 was allocated to Old Oak Common, Cardiff Canton, Bristol Bath Road, Worcester and 85B Gloucester Horton Road from where it was withdrawn in February 1963 and scrapped later the same year at R.A.Kings Norwich. In lightly cleaned original condition with RIN No5047 LOT 303 stamped in the back indicating this is the right hand plate. Together with an original letter offering the plate for £1 + carriage.
Built 1964 Swindon ex D9506 Worksplate BUILT 1964 SWINDON ex British Railways Diesel Hydraulic Class 14 D9506. Allocated to 85A Worcester and withdrawn from 86A Ebbw Junction in December 1967. Scrapped at Arnott & Young Rawmarsh. Oval cast aluminium, lightly face cleaned, and just discernible on the back is D9506. Measures 10.5in x 6in.
GWR Viscount Horne ex 5086 Nameplate VISCOUNT HORNE Castle Class ex Churchward Castle numbered 5086 in 1937 after having been rebuilt from Star Class 4-6-0 4066. Allocated to Stafford Road, Shrewsbury, Worcester and 82C Swindon from where it was withdrawn in November 1958. Scrapped later the same year at Swindon. In lightly cleaned original condition. The other nameplate is in the National Collection.
Royal Worcester cabinet plate painted with a centre panel of peaches and grapes within a tooled and etched gilded ground signed 'Freeman' D23cm Condition Report & Further Details Good condition. No sign of damage or repairClick here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Royal Worcester ' Windsor' pattern dinner service comprising eight dinner plates, eight dessert plates, eight soup plates, eight side plates, sixteen small bowls, pair of large bowls D26cm, pair of oval serving dishes, serving plate, sauce boat and a pair of small two handled bowls and stands (58) Condition Report & Further Details Good condition,all first quality, appears little usedClick here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Three Royal Crown Derby bird ornaments, 'Blue Tit and Chicks', 'Blue Tit' and 'Fairy Wrens' and two Royal Worcester birds 'Thrush' and 'Chaffinch' (5) Condition Report & Further Details All in good condition. No sign of damage or repairClick here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Royal Worcester 'Castles in the Air' Art Deco design coffee can and saucer, matching plate, 'Morning River' coffee can and saucer and matching plate, 'Lazy Days' coffee can, saucer and matching plate, all limited editions, boxed and with certificates and two Worcester Millennium plates, boxed (11) Condition Report & Further Details Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
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