Archives: Lot
French Gilt-bronze Mantel Clock
By Henri Marc, Paris, c. 1870the circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed ‘Henri Marc a Paris’, the case surmounted by a figure of Francis I of France astride a caparisoned horse, raised on stepped base with armorial and foliate decoration, together with a pair of ormolu urn-shaped garnitures, decorated with figures in landscape, raised on square bases, one […]
- Measurements:
- height 53 cm width 34 cm (clock); height 36.5 cm (garnitures)
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
Pair of French Bronze and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Late 19th Centuryeach modeled as male figure holding above his head a palm tree flanked by two scrolled branches with cut crystal drops (2)
- Measurements:
- height 47 cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $1,043 Incl BP
Pair of French Gilded Bronze and Brass Lamps
Mark of Gagneau, Late 19th Centuryof bell form with high-relief decoration of cherubs playing musical instruments, both sitting on similarly decorated stands, with spherical frosted glass shades, signed ‘Gagneau Rue D’Enghien 25’, electrified (2)
- Measurements:
- height 60 cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $245 Incl BP
Thai Gilded Bronze Buddha
19th Centuryseated in sattvasana on a lotus base placed on a three tier pedestal, his right hand in bhumisparshamudra, the left resting on his lap, wearing a samghati and jewels, the hair worked with tight curls pulled up around the ushnisha topped with a flame
- Measurements:
- height 45.5 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
Chinese Bronze Footed Bowl
Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)of oval shape with elaborate incised decoration of stylised clouds and geometric motifs, together with a later Chinese bronze incense burner, with twin dragon handles, and a Chinese bronze vessel with Archaic style motifs (3)
- Measurements:
- height 12 cm width 19.5 cm depth 17.5 cm (oval bowl)
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,043 Incl BP
Persian Coco-de-Mer Kashkul ‘Beggar’s Bowl’
Late 19th Centuryformed of half the original nut, cusped around the lobed opening, carved with scrolling floral decoration around figural group, the sides with a band containing Naskh inscription, the top inlaid with three glass stones, suspension chain at each end
- Measurements:
- 11 x 25 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $540 Incl BP
Japanese Carved Boxwood Okimono
depicting three wise monkeys, on wooden stand
- Measurements:
- height 9 cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $491 Incl BP
Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono of an Old Man
Meiji Period (1868-1912)holding a nest in one hand and gently feeding hatchlings, artist’s signature to base
- Measurements:
- height 17 cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $1,043 Incl BP
Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono of a Woman
Meiji Period (1868-1912)dressed in kimono, holding a laundry basket over her shoulder, artist’s signature to base
- Measurements:
- height 20 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $859 Incl BP
Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono of a Warrior
Meiji Period (1868-1912)his flowing dress encrusted with mother-of-pearl jewels, holding a weapon in one hand and laurel branch in the other hand, red artist’s seal to base
- Measurements:
- height 22 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $2,455 Incl BP
Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono of Woman
By Mitsuyuki, Meiji Period (1868-1912)holding one clam in one hand and a knife in the other hand, a basket of clams at her feet, artist’s signature to base, artist’s seal missing, together with a carved ivory okimono of man holding a lantern, signed (2)
- Measurements:
- height 12 cm; 14 cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $491 Incl BP
Chinese Porcelain Water Dropper
the vessel formed as a peach with bright purple and blue glaze (A/F)
- Measurements:
- height 6.5 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
Two Chinese Porcelain Mille Fleurs Chargers
similarly decorated in a dense pattern of overlapping flower heads loosely painted in famille rose enamels, and bases bearing Qianlong marks, with metal wall mounts (2)
- Measurements:
- diameter 33 cm; 32.5 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $540 Incl BP
Pair of Georgian Style Giltwood Wall Brackets
each with fluted design (2)
- Measurements:
- height 26 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,105 Incl BP
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest-of-drawers
Late 19th Centurywith four drawers and gilded brass escutcheons
- Measurements:
- height 24 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $614 Incl BP
Louis XVI Style Rosso Levanto Marble and Ormolu mounted Cassolette
with ormolu finial, baluster-shaped body flanked by two wolf head shaped handles, raised on circular socle and a square base
- Measurements:
- height 61 cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
19th Centurythe black circular dial with Roman numerals, within a rectangular case decorated with scrolls, putti and ribbons, surmounted by a portrait of Louis XIV
- Measurements:
- height 105 cm width 50 cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
Louis XV Style Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Deniere, Paris, Late 19th Centurytwin-barrel movement with strike on bell, the case surmounted by a female figure holding a cornucopia in one hand, the gilded metal dial with Roman numerals, backplate stamped ‘DENIERE, A PARIS’ and numbered ‘135’
- Measurements:
- height 67 cm width 55 cm depth 21 cm
- EStimate $8,000 - $12,000
Japanese Tansu Chest
decorated with geometric wood marquetry, opening top above pair of paneled mother-of-pearl inlaid doors enclosing a fitted interior, above a single long drawer (A/F)
- Measurements:
- height 47 cm width 44 cm depth 26 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $798 Incl BP
Sino Tibetan Bronze Bodhisattva
19th Centurythe Buddhist deity dressed in crown, jewels and flowing scarves, seated in dhyanasana, on a lotus base
- Measurements:
- height 40 cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $4,000
- sold $3,750 Incl BP
Chinese Bronze Buddha
dressed in an elaborate flowing robe with his hands in Abhaya mudra, seated on a lotus base
- Measurements:
- height 37.5 cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
Nepalese Gilded Bronze of a Bodhisattva
the standing figure with serene face, wearing a tiara and holding a bell in one hand and a vajra in the other, on a lotus base further mounted on a stepped plinth
- Measurements:
- height 43 cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $1,473 Incl BP
Nepalese Bronze Figure of Vasudhara
seated at her leisure with right foot extended, the bodhisattva holds attributes in each hand
- Measurements:
- height 19.5 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $1,043 Incl BP
Louis Sosson (French, Active 1905-1930)
Oriental Dancer with Fan, c. 1920wearing a flowing skirt, her hair carved with headband and stylised roundels, holding a fan in one hand, on marble base, signed, restored
- Measurements:
- height 25.5 cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
- sold $1,473 Incl BP
René Lalique
Ondines Plate, Model No. 3003, designed 1921opalescent glass, decorated in high relief with six female nudes in water, signed ‘Lalique France’
- Measurements:
- diameter 27.5 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $614 Incl BP
William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924)
Arts & Crafts Brass Wall/table Lamp, c. 1890executed by W.A.S.B, on tripod base, with frosted glass shade, stamped
- Measurements:
- height 37 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,043 Incl BP
Pair of English Brass Tavern Candlesticks
Late 19th Centurywith a dished base with a bell in the shaft (2)
- Measurements:
- height 32 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924)
Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Two-light Wall Sconce, c. 1890executed by W.A.S.B, decorated with stylised flowers, on wooden mount, stamped, together with a Benson copper and brass oil lamp, stamped, no glass shade (2)
- Measurements:
- 25 x 22 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $1,841 Incl BP
William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924)
Arts & Crafts Copper Kettle on Stand, c. 1890executed by W.A.S.B, with rattan handle, stamped, no burner, together with to Benson copper jugs, stamped (3)
- Measurements:
- height 29 cm; 24 cm; 22 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924)
Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Chandelier, c. 1890executed by W.A.S.B, the copper petals forming a stylised flower, with brass fittings, with three Pyrex glass shades, stamped
- Measurements:
- diameter 59 cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $6,750 Incl BP
Eight Day Marine Chronometer
By Morris Tobias, c. 1820silvered dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, signed ‘Morris Tobias 31 Minories, London’, house in an ebonised mantle case carved with acanthus leaves, with later key
- Measurements:
- height 27 cm width 27 cm depth 14 cm
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Light Candelabra
Late 19th CenturyIn the manner of Clodion, each molded as a cherub holding scroll branches, raised on square marble base with ormolu mounts, one nozzle missing (2)
- Measurements:
- height 44 cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
c. 1900with Chinoiserie gilt decoration, with fitted interior comprising lidded compartments for tokens
- Measurements:
- height 12 cm width 37 cm depth 30 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $736 Incl BP
Royal Copenhagen
Flora Danica Porcelain Leaf Dish, 20th Centurywith branch-form handle with flowerhead terminals, centered by a botanical specimen, named in Latin to the underside, printed factory mark, underglaze blue wave mark and numbered
- Measurements:
- width 25 cm depth 20 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $1,043 Incl BP
First Period Worcester
Porcelain Teapot, Late 18th Centuryblue cobalt oxide decoration of floral sprays and oriental scenes, lid surmounted by peony-shaped finial, together with a similarly decorated creamer, crescent-moon hallmark to bases (2)
- Measurements:
- height 14 cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $307 Incl BP
First Period Worcester
Two Porcelain Teacups, Late 18th Centuryblue cobalt oxide decoration of demi-lunes and floral sprays, together with matching saucers, crescent-moon hallmark to bases (4)
- Measurements:
- diameter 13 cm (larger saucer)
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $221 Incl BP
First Period Worcester
Two Porcelain Bowls, Late 18th Centuryblue cobalt oxide decoration of floral sprays, together with a Worcester plate decorated with flowers and pinecones, crescent-moon hallmark to bases (3)
- Measurements:
- diameter 16 cm (bowl); 21 cm (plate)
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $221 Incl BP
William Moorcroft
Florian Ware Vase, c. 1900‘Poppy and Leaf’ pattern, decorated with sprays of blue flowers against a light blue ground, incised ‘W. M. des’, with printed Florian Ware mark,
- Measurements:
- height 23 cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $1,473 Incl BP
Sally Tuffin for Moorcroft
Large Baluster Vase, 1993Tasmanian Blue Gum pattern, numbered 19/50, decorated with flowering gum nuts amongst gum leaves on a blue and green ground, signed and dated
- Measurements:
- height 42 cm
- EStimate $7,000 - $9,000
- sold $11,291 Incl BP
Queen Mary Present: Porcelain Part Dessert Service
c. 1934hand painted with flowers and insects, comprising three plates and three cake stands, one (A/F), with Buckingham Palace gift card ‘From her Majesty the Queen, for the Bazaar. 18th June 1934, Bridgewater Hospital’, and newspaper
- Measurements:
- height 10 cm diameter 23.5 cm (stand)
- EStimate $600 - $800