Live
22-23 November | Antiques & Interiors
Sale Days:
Wednesday 22 November 2023
10:00 GMT
Starts with Lot 551
Works of Art, Carpets, Furniture
Thursday 23 November 2023
10:00 GMT
Starts with Lot 1201
Clocks, Silver, Coins, Medals, Watches & Jewellery
Wednesday 22 November- Sussex Saleroom
Lot 551 – 666 Works of
Art 10:00am
Lot 880 - 900 Carpets 11:00am.
Lot 901 – 1200 Furniture
& Garden Statuary 1:00pm
Thursday - Sussex Saleroom
Lot 1201- 1315 Fine
Clocks 10:00am
Lot 1401- 1700 Silver 12 noon
Lot 1701- 1748 Coins & Medals 2.40pm
Lot 1760- 1783 Watches 3.00pm
Lot 1784 – 2013 Jewellery 3.10pm
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Friday 17 November
10am-4pm
Saturday 18 November 9am-12.30 noon
Monday 20 November 10am-4pm
Tuesday 21 November 10am-4pm
Payment
Payment to be received by bank transfer or on collection by 30 November
Collections
- Sussex Saleroom
We will be open for collections on sale days 9am -4.30pm and additionally
Saturday 25 November 9am -12noon
Monday 27 November 9am-4.30pm
Tuesday 28 November 9am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 29 November 9am – 4.30pm
Thursday 30 November 9am - 4.30pm
Lot 551
Sold
A PAIR OF ITALIAN LIMEWOOD FIGURAL PRICKET CANDLESTICKS (2)
19th Century
Each modelled as a female figure in flowing drapery, holding a torchère in one arm, upon a scroll plinth, 72cm high
Each modelled as a female figure in flowing drapery, holding a torchère in one arm, upon a scroll plinth, 72cm high
Condition Report:Various splits, cracks and losses as expected due to age. Historic evidence of…
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £150 - £250
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 552
Sold
A PAIR OF ITALIAN SILVERED AND GILT WOOD THREE LIGHT CANDELABRA (2)
19th Century
Each fluted vase form stem inlaid with mirror glass, twin scroll handles issuing flowerheads, pressed tin candle nozzles and drip-pans, 62cm high overall
Each fluted vase form stem inlaid with mirror glass, twin scroll handles issuing flowerheads, pressed tin candle nozzles and drip-pans, 62cm high overall
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £150 - £250
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 553
Sold
A PAIR OF ITALIAN BAROQUE STYLE SILVERED AND GILT WOOD SINGLE LIGHT WALL SCONCES (2)
Late 19th Century
Each cartouche shaped back with insignia S.B, the scrolling acanthus clasped arm terminating with a candle pricket, 37cm protrudence; 63cm high
Each cartouche shaped back with insignia S.B, the scrolling acanthus clasped arm terminating with a candle pricket, 37cm protrudence; 63cm high
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £150 - £250
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 554
Sold
A SPANISH /PORTUGUESE CARVED WOOD POLYCHROME SCULPTURE OF THE IMMACULATE VIRGIN
18th Century
The figure with glass eyes and parcel gilt decorated flowing tunic, standing above a crescent moon and cherub heads, on tapering square base, 81.5cm high
The figure with glass eyes and parcel gilt decorated flowing tunic, standing above a crescent moon and cherub heads, on tapering square base, 81.5cm high
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £600 - £1,000
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 555
Sold
THREE ENGLISH PEWTER CHARGERS (3)
Late 17th and 18th Century
The largest with flat rim and deeper dish base, mark for London and touch marks rubbed, 49cm diameter; the second with single reeded rim, owner’s initials ‘ISM’ and rubbed touch marks to the reverse, 42.5cm diameter; and another with flat rim and incised line to the dish, rubbed touch mark ‘LONDON’ initials ‘T W’, identified as Moses West 1677 to 1696, 42cm diameter
The largest with flat rim and deeper dish base, mark for London and touch marks rubbed, 49cm diameter; the second with single reeded rim, owner’s initials ‘ISM’ and rubbed touch marks to the reverse, 42.5cm diameter; and another with flat rim and incised line to the dish, rubbed touch mark ‘LONDON’ initials ‘T W’, identified as Moses West 1677 to 1696, 42cm diameter
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 556
Sold
A BRASS MORTAR WITH TWIN LUGG HANDLES (4)
19th Century
With flared rim and associated pestle, 13cm high; Together with a black painted iron table cannon, 19th Century, on a four wheel carriage, 33cm long; and a Victorian copper twin handled oval pan, by Benham & Sons, 52cm wide overall
With flared rim and associated pestle, 13cm high; Together with a black painted iron table cannon, 19th Century, on a four wheel carriage, 33cm long; and a Victorian copper twin handled oval pan, by Benham & Sons, 52cm wide overall
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 557
Sold
A LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE ARCHITECTURAL FRAME WITH A COLLECTION OF VARIOUS STEEL KEYS
Late 19th and Early 20th Century
Mounted with various keys associated, 93cm wide; 123cm high
Mounted with various keys associated, 93cm wide; 123cm high
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £50 - £80
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 558
Sold
OF SAILOR’S FOLK ART INTEREST: A CARVED COCONUT ‘BUG BEAR’ POWDER FLASK AND A VICTORIAN EBONISED MAGNIFYING GLASS (2)
19th Century
Decorated overall with geometric designs, hollows for eyes, lacking stopper, 12cm high; the magnifying glass with reeded edge and baluster handle, 23cm long
Decorated overall with geometric designs, hollows for eyes, lacking stopper, 12cm high; the magnifying glass with reeded edge and baluster handle, 23cm long
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £80 - £120
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 559
Sold
AN ITALIAN CARVED GILT AND RED MICA DECORATED RELIQUARY CASKET (2)
19th Century
With carved domed cover, and scrolling foliate carved sides and front panel, 45cm wide; 21cm deep; 40cm high; Together with a carved stained wood cherub, 45cm high
With carved domed cover, and scrolling foliate carved sides and front panel, 45cm wide; 21cm deep; 40cm high; Together with a carved stained wood cherub, 45cm high
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £80 - £120
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 560
Sold
AN OPPOSING PAIR OF SOUTH GERMAN / AUSTRIAN BAROQUE PARCEL-GILT POLYCHROME WINGED PUTTI (2)
Early 18th Century
Modelled in contrapposto with gilt sashes, 32cm high
Modelled in contrapposto with gilt sashes, 32cm high
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £400 - £600
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 561
Sold
A SOUTH GERMAN / AUSTRIAN CARVED POLYCHROME SCULPTURE OF THE CRUCIFIXION OR CHRIST ON THE CROSS
After Martin Zürn (circa 1585-1651), Possibly Mid-17th Century and Later
Modelled as a near-life size figure, with loincloth, stigmata nails, wearing a crown of thorns, later re-painted, restored and later cross, 170cm high
Modelled as a near-life size figure, with loincloth, stigmata nails, wearing a crown of thorns, later re-painted, restored and later cross, 170cm high
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 562
Sold
A FLEMISH VERDURE TAPESTRY DEPICTING AN AMOROUS COUPLE
18th Century
Woven in wools, depicting a wooded landscape with mill, farm life and an amorous couple, foliate guilloche border, later backed, some later repairs and restoration, 395cm wide; 238cm high
Woven in wools, depicting a wooded landscape with mill, farm life and an amorous couple, foliate guilloche border, later backed, some later repairs and restoration, 395cm wide; 238cm high
Hammer price:
£1,900
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 563
Sold
A CHARLES II CARVED LIMEWOOD PORTRAIT PLAQUE
Attributable to the workshop of Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721), circa 1680
Carved in deep relief with a floral border enclosing a portrait relief of a gentleman with curly wig and cravat, later mounted and framed, some damages, the plaque 32cm x 34cm, the frame 48.5 x 51cm
Carved in deep relief with a floral border enclosing a portrait relief of a gentleman with curly wig and cravat, later mounted and framed, some damages, the plaque 32cm x 34cm, the frame 48.5 x 51cm
PROVENANCE: The Earls of Essex, Cassiobury ParkAcquired by Frederick Poke, circa 1922, possibly…
Hammer price:
£4,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 564
Sold
AN ENGLISH MARBLE RELIEF CARVED PORTRAIT MEDALLION
Possibly mid-18th Century
Modelled wearing a cap, mounted in a later mahogany frame, 43cm wide
Modelled wearing a cap, mounted in a later mahogany frame, 43cm wide
Condition Report:Plaque - restorarrtion to the top of the plaque. Some nibbled to the high points…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £200 - £300
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 565
Sold
A GILT-BRONZE TABLE BOX OR CASKET MODELLED AS WILD BOAR
20th Century
Realistically chased with hair across the body and face, the mid-section opening to reveal an interior compartment, 22cm long
Realistically chased with hair across the body and face, the mid-section opening to reveal an interior compartment, 22cm long
Condition report: The interior is unfinished - see addition images. Possibly it had a liner or…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £120 - £180
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 566
Sold
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL GILT-BRONZE HORSES ON PLINTHS (2)
20th Century
Both horses modelled rearing up on their hind legs, on stepped black painted wooden plinths, 29cm high, 22cm wide
Both horses modelled rearing up on their hind legs, on stepped black painted wooden plinths, 29cm high, 22cm wide
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £180 - £220
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 567
Sold
AN ITALIAN PORTRAIT BUST OF PAOLO ALESSANDRO MAFFEI (1653-1716)
18th Century
Inscribed to the cast 'PAOLO ALESSANDRO MAFFEI', mounted on an alabaster socle and later black marble plinth, 24cm high
Inscribed to the cast 'PAOLO ALESSANDRO MAFFEI', mounted on an alabaster socle and later black marble plinth, 24cm high
PROVENANCE: Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £200 - £400
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 568
Sold
AN APULIAN RED FIGURE BELL-KRATER VASE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CIRCLE OF SNUB-NOSE PAINTER OR THE ‘H.A’ PAINTER
Mid 4th Century BC
One side depicting Dionysus and the other three youths, with double palmettes and scrolling volutes under the handles, with a frieze of meander and crossed-squares below, a laurel leaf band below the rim, 43.5cm high
One side depicting Dionysus and the other three youths, with double palmettes and scrolling volutes under the handles, with a frieze of meander and crossed-squares below, a laurel leaf band below the rim, 43.5cm high
Provenance: Acquired Christie’s, 3 July 1996, Lot 185.Formerly in the Collection of the Fürsten zu…
Hammer price:
£1,900
Estimate: £400 - £600
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 569
Unsold
WITHDRAWN A GROUP OF SOUTH ITALIAN AND ATTIC TERRACOTTA VESSELS (22)
Mostly 4th Century B.C to 1st Century A.D
Including eighteen various small ewers, amphorae and other bowls, an oil lamp, 1st Century AD. and another smaller example, and various other fragments
Including eighteen various small ewers, amphorae and other bowls, an oil lamp, 1st Century AD. and another smaller example, and various other fragments
PROVENANCE: Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 570
Sold
A GEORGE III ORMOLU-MOUNTED BLUE JOHN CANDLE URN
Late 18th Century
The leaf clasped urn shaped body with a Greek-key frieze and reversible foliate finial and candle nozzle, flanked by scroll handles, the fluted socle and square plinth with Greek-key feet, replacement chains, 19.5cm high
The leaf clasped urn shaped body with a Greek-key frieze and reversible foliate finial and candle nozzle, flanked by scroll handles, the fluted socle and square plinth with Greek-key feet, replacement chains, 19.5cm high
Parts of this particular urn design are comparable to features seen in Matthew Boulton’s and James…
Hammer price:
£1,500
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 571
Sold
AFTER THE ANTIQUE: A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A CLASSICAL PHILOSOPHER OR GOD
19th Century
Modelled with a head band to the back of the hair, beard and drapery over the shoulder
57cm high
Modelled with a head band to the back of the hair, beard and drapery over the shoulder
57cm high
Condition Report:Weathered, with loss of detail to the hair and face. Green mainly to the upper…
Hammer price:
£1,200
Estimate: £200 - £400
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 572
Unsold
AFTER THE ANTIQUE: A BRONZE MODEL OF THE CROUCHING VENUS
Probably Italian,18th / 19th Century
Modelled seated on a seashell with two armlets, mounted on a later siena marble plinth, the bronze, 30cm high excluding base
Modelled seated on a seashell with two armlets, mounted on a later siena marble plinth, the bronze, 30cm high excluding base
PROVENANCE: Christie's, London, 7 December 1993, lot 130. This composition is after the Roman…
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 573
Sold
A FRENCH FAUX ROSSO VERONA MARBLE TOLE PIENTE COLUMN TABLE LAMP AND A BRONZE PATINATED FLUTED COLUMN TABLE LAMP (2)
Late 19th Century
With gilt collar, later adapted for electricity, 53.5cm high; the weighted column lamp, circa 1900, the base with laurel wreath, later electrical fitment, 46.5cm high
With gilt collar, later adapted for electricity, 53.5cm high; the weighted column lamp, circa 1900, the base with laurel wreath, later electrical fitment, 46.5cm high
Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £150 - £250
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 574
Sold
A PAIR OF FRENCH RENAISSANCE REVIVAL GILT-BRONZE CANDELSTICKS (2)
19th Century
Cast with rams' heads to the urn shaped stems, profusely decorated with Classical figures, strapwork and masks, stamped to the underside 1850, 15.5cm high
Cast with rams' heads to the urn shaped stems, profusely decorated with Classical figures, strapwork and masks, stamped to the underside 1850, 15.5cm high
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £150 - £200
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 575
Sold
AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677-1746): A PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE MODELS OF THE MARLY HORSES (2)
Early 20th Century
Each on integrated bases, 61.5cm high
Each on integrated bases, 61.5cm high
Condition report: The two front legs of one horse are slightly separating and require repair /…
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £200 - £300
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 576
Sold
A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE RELIEF CAST ORNAMENTAL EWERS IN THE MANNER OF CLODION (2)
Late 19th Century
Of tapering ovoid form cast with Bacchic processions, the scroll handles mounted with winged putti, 46 cm high
Of tapering ovoid form cast with Bacchic processions, the scroll handles mounted with winged putti, 46 cm high
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £200 - £300
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 577
Sold
A FRENCH NEO-GREC BRONZE-MOUNTED BLACK MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK LATE 19TH CENTURY
Late 19th Century
Surmounted by a bronze figure of Thetis, inscribed to the cast Emile Hebert and stamped to the back ‘G&S MEDAILLE D’OR 1887’, the canted angle case with Greek masks and gilt bronze mounts, the twin-train movement stamped, with pendulum, 33cm wide overall, 61cm high
Surmounted by a bronze figure of Thetis, inscribed to the cast Emile Hebert and stamped to the back ‘G&S MEDAILLE D’OR 1887’, the canted angle case with Greek masks and gilt bronze mounts, the twin-train movement stamped, with pendulum, 33cm wide overall, 61cm high
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £400 - £600
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 578
Sold
A VICTORIAN CAST IRON BOOT SCRAPER
19th Century
With pierced anthemion ends on paw feet, octagonal integral tray, 35.5cm wide
With pierced anthemion ends on paw feet, octagonal integral tray, 35.5cm wide
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £80 - £120
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 579
Sold
A FRENCH BRASS THREE LIGHT BOUILLOTTE LAMP
20th Century
The bouillotte lamp or student light, with dished base and green tole shade, 65cm high
The bouillotte lamp or student light, with dished base and green tole shade, 65cm high
Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans…
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £80 - £120
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 580
Sold
A LARGE ALABASTER HANGING PLAFONNIER OR DISH LIGHT
Modern
With suspension chains, 90cm diameter
With suspension chains, 90cm diameter
Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans…
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 581
Sold
AN AUBUSSON STYLE CARPET/TAPESTRY
Early 20th Century
The pale ground decorated with scrolling foliage encircling a central floral medallion, 242.5cm x 410.5cm
The pale ground decorated with scrolling foliage encircling a central floral medallion, 242.5cm x 410.5cm
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £150 - £250
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 582
Sold
A FRENCH SILVER-PLATED MOUNTED GLASS DISHED CENTRE-PIECE (7)
Late 19th Century
Of oval form with lobed dish, twin scroll acanthus leaf clasped handles, on raised base with scroll foliate feet, 56cm wide overall; 31cm high; Together with six pewter mounted glass bowls (7)
Of oval form with lobed dish, twin scroll acanthus leaf clasped handles, on raised base with scroll foliate feet, 56cm wide overall; 31cm high; Together with six pewter mounted glass bowls (7)
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £150 - £250
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 583
Sold
A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-BRASS CARTOUCHE SHAPED FIRE SCREEN
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
With scrolling acanthus and central scallop shell motif, stamped B&C, 84.5cm wide; 67.5cm high
With scrolling acanthus and central scallop shell motif, stamped B&C, 84.5cm wide; 67.5cm high
Condition Report:One or two small holes to the wire in the lower corners. Some discolouration to…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £80 - £120
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 584
Sold
A FRENCH GILT AND BLACK DECORATED IRON LANTERN
In the Manner of Poillerat, Mid-20th Century
Of square tapering form, the upper structure in the form of swags of fabric, 57.5cm wide; 81.5cm high
Of square tapering form, the upper structure in the form of swags of fabric, 57.5cm wide; 81.5cm high
Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans…
Hammer price:
£1,600
Estimate: £200 - £400
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 585
Sold
A GREEN DECORATED CHINOISERIE STYLE FOUR LIGHT TOLE LANTERN
Late 20th Century
The pagoda shaped top with coral coloured scroll arms hung with bells, faux bamboo square section glazed frame with canted angles, 61cm high
The pagoda shaped top with coral coloured scroll arms hung with bells, faux bamboo square section glazed frame with canted angles, 61cm high
Hammer price:
£1,500
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 586
Sold
A PAIR OF JAPANESE GILT AND POLYCHROME DECORATED SIX FOLD SCREENS (2)
Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Depicting trees and cranes asymmetrically arranged across the leaves, 120cm wide; 48cm high
Depicting trees and cranes asymmetrically arranged across the leaves, 120cm wide; 48cm high
PROVENANCE: Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.Condition Report:Each…
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £300 - £500
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 587
Sold
A NORTHWEST COAST, BRITISH COLUMBIA, HAIDA ARGILLITE PIPE
Carved with stylised totem animals and birds, two labels, one printed 'The Indian Bazaar 36 Johnson Street, British Columbia' 17cm long
The Haida carved many trade goods and souvenirs from argillite (carbonaceous shale) intended for…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £300 - £500
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 588
Sold
AUSTIN COOPER (1890-1964): 'ANTIQUITIES AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM' ADVERTISING POSTER AND ANOTHER FOR 'AMERICA MAYA SCULPTURE AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM' (2)
Early 20th Century
Printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd, London, 63 x 102cm; the second printed by Sanders Phillips & Co Ltd., The Baynard Press, London, 63cm x 102cm
Printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd, London, 63 x 102cm; the second printed by Sanders Phillips & Co Ltd., The Baynard Press, London, 63cm x 102cm
Condition Report:Antiquities - No significant damage. Some creasing to one side and one or two…
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 589
Sold
A RED PAINTED TOLE CANISTER TABLE LAMP
20th Century
Decorated with gilt and polychrome coat-of-arms between two green key borders, fitted for electricity, 55cm high including fitment
Decorated with gilt and polychrome coat-of-arms between two green key borders, fitted for electricity, 55cm high including fitment
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £60 - £80
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 590
Sold
A BRASS WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER SNUFF BOX
Circa 1800
With Greek-Key pattern to the sides, 5.2cm diameter; 2.5cm high
With Greek-Key pattern to the sides, 5.2cm diameter; 2.5cm high
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £80 - £120
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 591
Sold
A BRASS FRAMED FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TINDER LIGHTER
19th Century
With engraved decoration, ebonised handle, turned baluster sconce, 16cm long
With engraved decoration, ebonised handle, turned baluster sconce, 16cm long
Condition report: The mechanism does work - when the trigger is pulled and the mechanism is pulled…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £80 - £120
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 592
Sold
REMINGTON, USA: A SINGLE-SHOT RIMFIRE 'ELLIOT PATENT VEST POCKET' MODEL DERRINGER (3)
Late 19th Century
The 0.41 calibre 1.3/4 inch barrel marked 'REMINGTONS ILION N.Y.' over 'ELLIOT. PAT. AUG. 27. 1867', stamped serial numbers to the underside 5738 (partially indistinct)
The 0.41 calibre 1.3/4 inch barrel marked 'REMINGTONS ILION N.Y.' over 'ELLIOT. PAT. AUG. 27. 1867', stamped serial numbers to the underside 5738 (partially indistinct)
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £300 - £500
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 593
Sold
A BRONZE PORTRAIT HEAD, POSSIBLY LENIN
First half 20th Century
The textured bronze modelled head on, on black wooden base, 26cm high including base
The textured bronze modelled head on, on black wooden base, 26cm high including base
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £100 - £150
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 595
Sold
A SOUTH EAST ASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED LEOPARD’S SKULL SMOKING COMPENDIUM
Circa 1920
With repousse mounts depicting dancers and swirling clouds, lined recesses and mouth with striker to the roof, 21cm wide; 17.5cm high
With repousse mounts depicting dancers and swirling clouds, lined recesses and mouth with striker to the roof, 21cm wide; 17.5cm high
SOLD WITH AN ARTICLE 10 / CITES LICENCE: 23GBA10AZS8AU, Appendix I, Annex A.A CITES Re-export…
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £500 - £800
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 596
Sold
FIORE DE HENRIQUEZ (ITALIAN/BRITISH, 1921-2004): TWO PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURES OF VIOLINISTS (2)
Second Half 20th Century
Each contrapposto figure depicted in triumphal stance, holding their violin in one hand and a bow in the other, on textured bases signed Fiore, one numbered 4/11, the other dated 88, the taller 37.5cm high
ARR
Each contrapposto figure depicted in triumphal stance, holding their violin in one hand and a bow in the other, on textured bases signed Fiore, one numbered 4/11, the other dated 88, the taller 37.5cm high
ARR
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £500 - £800
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 597
Unsold
CLIFFORD CUNDY (BRITISH 1926-1992): A GREEN AND BLACK PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE
Second Half 20th Century
The figure formed with elongated legs and narrow upper body, with variated green and black patination throughout, on a black square marble base, 31cm high including base
ARR
The figure formed with elongated legs and narrow upper body, with variated green and black patination throughout, on a black square marble base, 31cm high including base
ARR
Estimate: £500 - £700
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 598
Sold
AFTER AUGUSTE RODIN (1840-1917): A BRONZE COPY OF THE FIGURE OF VASLAV NIJINSKY
Modern
Inscribed to the cast 'MMI 2/8' and cast MASTER LIMITED EDITION A. RODIN, mounted on a polished black granite plinth, 25cm high
Inscribed to the cast 'MMI 2/8' and cast MASTER LIMITED EDITION A. RODIN, mounted on a polished black granite plinth, 25cm high
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
22 November 2023
22 November 2023
Lot 599
Sold
DONALD WELLS (BRITISH, 1929-2014): A 'TREEFORM' PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE
20th Century
The green patinated abstract form, with smooth tapering trunk terminating in a textured canopy, on integrated oval base, upon a black marble plinth, 27cm high including base
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The green patinated abstract form, with smooth tapering trunk terminating in a textured canopy, on integrated oval base, upon a black marble plinth, 27cm high including base
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Provenance:Label to the underside states it was purchased from the Keith Chapman Gallery in October…
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £100 - £150
22 November 2023
22 November 2023