Live
14-15 October | Antiques & Interiors
Sale Days:
Monday 14 October 2024
10:00
- 17:00 BST
Starts with Lot 1
English & European Ceramics and Silver
Tuesday 15 October 2024
10:00
- 17:00 BST
Starts with Lot 501
Works of Art, Carpets, Furniture
Monday 14 October - Sussex Saleroom
Lot 1-96 Ceramics 10am
Lot 201- 407 Silver 12noon
Tuesday
15 October - Sussex Saleroom
Lot 501- 641 Works of Art 10am
Lot 678-700 Carpets 11.30am
Lot 701- 999 Furniture & Garden Statuary 1pm
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Thursday 10 October 10am – 4.00pm
Friday 11 October 10am – 4.00pm
Saturday 12 October 9am – 12.30pm
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Collections - Sussex Saleroom
We will be open for collections on sale days 9am -4.30pm and additionally
Friday 18 October 9am – 4.30pm
Saturday 19 October 9am – 12 noon
Monday 21 October 9am – 4.30pm
Tuesday 22 October 9am – 4.30pm
Lot 533
Sold
NELSON MEMORIBILIA: A PAIR OF ADMIRAL LORD NELSON PAINTED ENAMEL AND BRASS MOUNTED RING PULLS (5)
19th Century 8cm wide; 13cm high; An Admiral Lord Nelson gilt-brass snuff or pill box, embossed to the back 'ABOUKIR 1 AUG 1798 COPENHAGEN 2 APRIL 1801 TRAFALGAR 11 OCTr. 1805 WHERE HE GLORIOUSLY FELL'; a silhouette side profile portrait of Lady Emma Hamiliton, in a giltwood and gesso oval frame, 12cm high; Together with a wax relief side portrait of the Duke of Wellington, in a burr maple frame,
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 534
Sold
A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FIGURES OF CHILDREN IN THE MANNER OF CLODION (2)
Circa 1860
One modelled with a bird, the other a basket, mounted on rouge griotte marble bases with gilt-brass beaded borders, 23cm high
One modelled with a bird, the other a basket, mounted on rouge griotte marble bases with gilt-brass beaded borders, 23cm high
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £100 - £150
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 535
Sold
A REGENCY STYLE FAUX TORTOISESHELL VENEERED AND SILVER PLATED INKSTAND AND A VICTORIAN BRASS INLAID 'BOULLE' TORTOISESHELL BOX (2)
Early 20th Century
The undulating hinged cover with urn finial enclosing a fitted interior with twin glass ink pots, pen trays and covered recess, 20cm wide; the Boulle box with engraved with name and dated 1851, 23cm wide
The undulating hinged cover with urn finial enclosing a fitted interior with twin glass ink pots, pen trays and covered recess, 20cm wide; the Boulle box with engraved with name and dated 1851, 23cm wide
Condition report: The inkstand: It is more than likely that the tortoiseshell used here is faux.…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £100 - £150
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 536
Sold
TWO CONTINENTAL PEARWOOD AND PAPER POCKET COMPASS-SUNDIALS (3)
Late 18th Century
With colour heightened lithographic printed details, the larger example with thread gnomon set at 50 degrees, 10cm and 7cm wide respectively; Together with an brass equinoctial travelling sundial/compass, 19th Century with latitude arc, engraved 'L.Casella Maker to the Admiralty LONDON', presented in the base of a leather case (top half missing), 6.5cm diameter
With colour heightened lithographic printed details, the larger example with thread gnomon set at 50 degrees, 10cm and 7cm wide respectively; Together with an brass equinoctial travelling sundial/compass, 19th Century with latitude arc, engraved 'L.Casella Maker to the Admiralty LONDON', presented in the base of a leather case (top half missing), 6.5cm diameter
Condition: Both Pearwood examples have substantial losses to the outer paper decoration, brass…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 537
Unsold
A LATE VICTORIAN PORTABLE MAHOGANY CASED BIRD CALL BOX
Retailed by Callow, the movement probably by Bontems, circa 1890
With metal carrying handle, stamped CALLOW, the winding mechanism to the side, pull stop and start, raised on four bun feet, 13cm high
With metal carrying handle, stamped CALLOW, the winding mechanism to the side, pull stop and start, raised on four bun feet, 13cm high
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 538
Sold
A FRENCH GILT-METAL SINGING BIRD AUTOMATON
Probably by Bontems, Early 20th Century
Mounted perched in a cage, with foliate swagged decoration, stamped 132 to the side, and MADE IN FRANCE to the underside, winding mechanism, 28cm high
Mounted perched in a cage, with foliate swagged decoration, stamped 132 to the side, and MADE IN FRANCE to the underside, winding mechanism, 28cm high
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 539
Sold
A GREEN HARDSTONE AND FACETED ROCK CRYSTAL MOUNTED UMBRELLA AND THREE OTHERS (4)
Retailed by J C Vickery, circa 1900, the final with faceted bands, and 9ct gold band with bamboo shaft, 94.5cm high; Together with a French silver gilt calamander caned cream silk parasol retailed by Dupuy, Paris, 95cm high; a green banded agate finial with marcasite set flower heads and gilt-silver foliage, silk parasol shade, 96cm high; and another green hard stone and gilt metal mounted cream silk parasol, 96.5cm high
Condition report: The cream umbrella material to one of the umbrella’s is in very poor condition -…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 540
Unsold
BRIGG & SONS, LONDON: THREE HARDSTONE MOUNTED UMBRELLAS (3)
Early 20th Century
Comprising: silver mounted finial set with green stone possibly peridots, indistinctly marked, with bamboo shaft, 93cm; a faux tortoiseshell pommel finial with gold ferrule engraved ‘Diana 10 Oxford Sq. 1903, 88cm’; a green agate finial with red enamel and 18ct gold ferrule on palm wood shaft; 96cm high
Comprising: silver mounted finial set with green stone possibly peridots, indistinctly marked, with bamboo shaft, 93cm; a faux tortoiseshell pommel finial with gold ferrule engraved ‘Diana 10 Oxford Sq. 1903, 88cm’; a green agate finial with red enamel and 18ct gold ferrule on palm wood shaft; 96cm high
Condition report: All three open, however, there are a few odd very small holes in areas and also…
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 541
Unsold
BRIGG & SONS, LONDON: AN AMETHYST QUARTZ CARVED SWAN HEAD MOUNTED BAMBOO UMBRELLA
Circa 1900
With peridot eyes and purple enamel collar, 94cm high
With peridot eyes and purple enamel collar, 94cm high
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 542
Unsold
A FRENCH GILT-BRASS MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SINGING BIRD BOX AUTOMATON
The movement most likely by Blaise Bontems (model no. 11), circa 1890
The hinged oval lid centred by an engraved floral motif, opening to reveal a colourful, rotating and flapping singing bird on a pierced and engraved foliate decorated grill, co-ordinated to birdsong, activated and retracted by a slide in the front panel, with a hinged compartment to back, with case and associated key, 10 x 6.5 x 4cm; 13 x 9 x 6cm with case
The hinged oval lid centred by an engraved floral motif, opening to reveal a colourful, rotating and flapping singing bird on a pierced and engraved foliate decorated grill, co-ordinated to birdsong, activated and retracted by a slide in the front panel, with a hinged compartment to back, with case and associated key, 10 x 6.5 x 4cm; 13 x 9 x 6cm with case
Mechanism unexamined. Possibly a barrel and bellows.
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 543
Sold
AN ENGLISH ORMOLU, BLOODSTONE AND ENAMEL PORTRAIT MINIATURE MOUNTED SNUFF BOX
Enamel portrait attributed to Gervase Spencer (British, c.1715-1763)
Of oval form, mounted garnets about the oval frame, the portrait on enamel of a Gentleman in a crimson jacket, white stock and lace cravat, oval frame with an arrangement of surrounding garnets, engraved sides, label to interior with 'C' 4th Earl beneath a coronet with five pearls, 8cm wide
Provenance:
Bonhams, London, 25 May 2011 lot 135.
Of oval form, mounted garnets about the oval frame, the portrait on enamel of a Gentleman in a crimson jacket, white stock and lace cravat, oval frame with an arrangement of surrounding garnets, engraved sides, label to interior with 'C' 4th Earl beneath a coronet with five pearls, 8cm wide
Provenance:
Bonhams, London, 25 May 2011 lot 135.
Condition: No obvious damage or restoration. Metalwork would benefit from cleaning. When UV light…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 544
Sold
AN ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE
19th Century
Of a lady depicted in classical style drapery with blue sash/ shawl, gilt mounted ebonised frame, 10cm high
Of a lady depicted in classical style drapery with blue sash/ shawl, gilt mounted ebonised frame, 10cm high
Footnotes:
This
lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act
…
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 545
Sold
AN ENGlSH EMBROIDERED SILKWORK PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF CHARLES I AFTER AN ENGRAVING BY WENECLAUS HOLLAR
Second half 17th Century
Depicted wearing a lace collar and the Order of the Garter, with a metal thread border, mounted in a silver metal frame with spiral twist crest, red leather travelling case, 9cm high overall
Depicted wearing a lace collar and the Order of the Garter, with a metal thread border, mounted in a silver metal frame with spiral twist crest, red leather travelling case, 9cm high overall
A comparable can be made to a finer example in the MET Museum, New York (accession 39.13.7). The…
Hammer price:
£8,000
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 546
Sold
THREE GILT-BRASS MOUNTED POSY-HOLDER BROOCHES (QTY)
19th Century
Comprising: a cornucopia pierced foliate holder, 10cm high; one with turquoise cabochons mounted on an opaque spiral twist stem, 10cm high, another with of conical shape with a mother of pearl stem, 11cm high; Together with two brass skirt lifters, a mother-of-pearl card case and opera glass; together with a quantity of Chinese mother-of -pearl gaming counters and various other items (qty)
Comprising: a cornucopia pierced foliate holder, 10cm high; one with turquoise cabochons mounted on an opaque spiral twist stem, 10cm high, another with of conical shape with a mother of pearl stem, 11cm high; Together with two brass skirt lifters, a mother-of-pearl card case and opera glass; together with a quantity of Chinese mother-of -pearl gaming counters and various other items (qty)
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 547
Sold
A VICTORIAN GOTHIC GILT-METAL MOUNTED LEATHER JEWELLERY BOX / CASKET TOGETHER WITH VARIOUS BOXES (8)
With domed lid, 19cm wide; Together with a Victorian paper-mache gilt decorated card case, a tortoiseshell and metal inlaid card case, bone lining, three Tunbridge ware stamp boxes and a paper knife, a Victorian papier-mache box with flower painted hinged cover, 11cm wide
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 548
Sold
A PAIR OF FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE CAVORTING PUTTI GROUPS OF SUMMER AND AUTUMN (2)
Late 19th Century
Probably personifications of the Seasons: one group with sheafs of wheat, the other with fruiting grape vines, printed label to underside ‘FROM J.A BUTTI’, 18cm wide, 23cm high
Probably personifications of the Seasons: one group with sheafs of wheat, the other with fruiting grape vines, printed label to underside ‘FROM J.A BUTTI’, 18cm wide, 23cm high
Printed label to underside: ‘FROM J.A. BUTTI CARVER & GILDER 1 QUEEN STREET EDINBURGH’
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 549
Sold
A LOUIS XV STYLE PORCELAIN AND GILT-METAL MOUNTED INKSTAND
The central Cupid figure, German, late 18th Century, on a cartouche shaped Chinoiserie decorated lacquered base with inkwell and sander, naturalistic branches supporting flower-heads. 26.5cm wide
Condition report: The earlier German cupid figure with various chips, losses and repairs (notably…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 550
Sold
A PAIR OF GILT-METAL MOUNTED BLUE GLASS URN-SHAPED TABLE LAMPS (2)
Late 20th Century
36cm high excluding fittings
36cm high excluding fittings
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 551
Sold
A PAIR OF GILTMETAL MOUNTED BLUE FLASHED BOHEMIAN GLASS CANDELSTICKS (2)
19th Century
The bases mounted with pierced quatrefoil gallery with blue and faux pearl cabochons, foil backed faceted blue glass mounts to anthemion feet, 12cm high
The bases mounted with pierced quatrefoil gallery with blue and faux pearl cabochons, foil backed faceted blue glass mounts to anthemion feet, 12cm high
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 552
Sold
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-BRONZE THREE LIGHT WALL APPLIQUES (2)
Early 20th Century
Each with Bacchus mask mounted tapering backplate surmounted by a flower filled headed urn flanked by lion masks, the ‘S’-scrolled acanthus wrapped branches terminating in griffin heads, 64cm high
Each with Bacchus mask mounted tapering backplate surmounted by a flower filled headed urn flanked by lion masks, the ‘S’-scrolled acanthus wrapped branches terminating in griffin heads, 64cm high
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £400 - £600
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 553
Sold
A LARGE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE CHARGER
Decorated with floral panels, 46cm diameter
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 554
Sold
A LARGE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE CHARGER
Decorated with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, 49cm diameter
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 555
Sold
A PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE PLATES
Decorated with pheasants, 30cm diameter
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 556
Sold
A PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SMALL CLOISONNE PLATES
Depicting Japanese folk stories, 'The Rabbit in the Moon' and 'The Carp and Dragon Gate', each 19cm diameter
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 557
Sold
A PAIR Of JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE CHARGERS
Depicting cranes and flowers, each 45cm wide
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 558
Sold
TWO JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE CHARGERS
One depicting cranes withing a dragon border, the other depicting a bird in flowers, each 30cm diameter
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 559
Sold
EDOURD DROUT (FRENCH, 1859 -1945): A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FIGURES OF A SNAKE CHARMER AND A LOVE LETTER ENTITLED 'UN MESSAGE D'AMOUR' & CHARMEUSE DE SERPENTS (2)
Circa 1900
Signed to the cast 'Drout', 69cm and 74cm high respectively
Signed to the cast 'Drout', 69cm and 74cm high respectively
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 560
Sold
A CHINIOSERIE DECOUPAGE PANEL UNDER GLASS DECPICTING A SEATED LADY AT HER DESK
Late 19th Century
With various characters, butterflies, birds, sprigs of blossom and chrysanthemums, mounted in an ebonised frame, 57cm x 71cm
Provenance:
Phillips, London, sale 189 lot 87.
With various characters, butterflies, birds, sprigs of blossom and chrysanthemums, mounted in an ebonised frame, 57cm x 71cm
Provenance:
Phillips, London, sale 189 lot 87.
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 561
Sold
A PAIR OF INDIAN BRONZE PATINATED METAL GOURD SHAPED TABLE LAMPS (2)
Modern
With shades, 56cm high overall (including shade)
With shades, 56cm high overall (including shade)
Good overall condition, some minor marks on patina, need re-wiring, the shades are slightly dirty…
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 562
Sold
A LARGE SWISS WALNUT VENEERED AND TULIPWOOD CROSS BANDED MUSIC BOX
Circa 1890
33cm cylinder playing eight airs, engraved zither attachment, numbered 14944, change/repeat and stop/play selectors, the hinged cover inlaid with a brass and mother-of-pearl cartouche and bone escutcheon, gilt-brass carrying handles, 66.5cm wide, 28cm deep, 20cm high
33cm cylinder playing eight airs, engraved zither attachment, numbered 14944, change/repeat and stop/play selectors, the hinged cover inlaid with a brass and mother-of-pearl cartouche and bone escutcheon, gilt-brass carrying handles, 66.5cm wide, 28cm deep, 20cm high
Condition: Teeth on comb all present. Cylinder good and all teeth appear to be in playable…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 563
Sold
ADRIEN ETIENNE GAUDEZ (1845-1902): A FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE MODEL OF THE 'CHIEN DU ST. BERNARD'
Late 19th Century
With plaque to front 'CHIENT du St. BERNARD Par A. Gaudez (Hons-Concours)', 35cm wide; 44cm high
With plaque to front 'CHIENT du St. BERNARD Par A. Gaudez (Hons-Concours)', 35cm wide; 44cm high
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 564
Sold
A COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN GILT-HEIGHTENED AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID PAPIER-MACHE FACE SCREENS, BOXES AND OTHERS (14)
Two cartouche shaped face screens inlaid with monuments, two with Abbey ruins and another pair with floral inlay and an additional flower painted example, the tallest 45cm; two pairs of bellows, one painted with Drayton Manor, 36cm long; a writing box painted with an Oriental folly, opening to reveal a writing slop and recesses, 27cm wide; a writing folder and stationery box, two card cases including a worn tartan ware necessaire or sewing case (no contents)
Condition report: All with some rubbing, chips and knocks commensurate with use and age. The main…
Hammer price:
£480
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 565
Sold
A PAIR OF GOTHIC REVIVAL STYLE POLYCHROME PLASTER WALL BRACKETS (2)
20th Century
Modelled with buttress capitals and trefoil foliage, 49cm wide; 39cm deep; 49cm high
Modelled with buttress capitals and trefoil foliage, 49cm wide; 39cm deep; 49cm high
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 566
Sold
AFTER ALFRED STEVENS (1817/18-1875): A PLASTER MODEL OF THE SEATED LION
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
With terracotta finish, incised to the back ‘29B’, 35cm high
Provenance
Walter Marsden (1882-1969), thence by descent to the present owner
This is taken from a model by Stevens circa 1852, a design for the finial posts to the entrance lodges outside the British Museum.
With terracotta finish, incised to the back ‘29B’, 35cm high
Provenance
Walter Marsden (1882-1969), thence by descent to the present owner
This is taken from a model by Stevens circa 1852, a design for the finial posts to the entrance lodges outside the British Museum.
Condition report: Please note it has been bought to our attention that this model is after a design…
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 567
Sold
AFTER LORD FREDERICK LEIGHTON (1830-1896): A PATINATED BRONZE OF 'THE SLUGGARD'
20th Century
52cm
Provenance
Walter Marsden (1882-1969), thence by descent to the present owner
52cm
Provenance
Walter Marsden (1882-1969), thence by descent to the present owner
Condition: Some minor areas of small damage to the patina on thigh and stomach. Both legs and one…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £400 - £600
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 568
Sold
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969); A BRONZE GROUP OF A NYMPH AND PAN
Modelled standing with two pipes above a seated satyr, signed and dated 'Marsden 1926'
31cm
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
31cm
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 569
Sold
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): A PLASTER MAQUETTE FOR A FOUNTAIN DESIGN WITH VENUS AND DOLPHINS
23cm high
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner.
Dolphins were seen in Greek and Roman myths as the symbols of romance, illustrating the theme established by the depiction of Venus.
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner.
Dolphins were seen in Greek and Roman myths as the symbols of romance, illustrating the theme established by the depiction of Venus.
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 570
Sold
ALFRED GILBERT (BRITISH, 1854-1934): A PATINATED BRONZE BUST OF GEORGE FREDERICK WATTS
Inscribed to cast 'A Gilbert', mounted on a fossil marble base, 14.5cm high
Provenance:
Walter Marsden (1882-1969), thence by descent to the present owner
Provenance:
Walter Marsden (1882-1969), thence by descent to the present owner
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 571
Sold
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): TWO PLASTER PORTRAIT BUSTS (2)
Both with a finish to emulate patinated bronze, the first of Brother Agostini, inscribed ‘W. Marsden’, 68cm high; Together with a portrait head of a monk, inscribed ‘W. Marsden 1945’, on a square socle base, 53cm high
ARR
Brother Agostini was apparently exhibited at the Royal Academy.
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
ARR
Brother Agostini was apparently exhibited at the Royal Academy.
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £200 - £300
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 572
Sold
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): A HEAD OF A YOUNG BOY
Modelled in plaster with a terracotta finish, head slightly turned to dexter, mounted on an integral plinth base, 49cm high
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
Hammer price:
£40
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 573
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): TWO BRONZE PATINATED COPPER BAS RELIEF PANELS (2)
Depicting the head of the ‘Parthenon’ horse and a wounded lioness, 42cm wide; 29cm high
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 574
Sold
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): A BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF SAPPHO
1916
signed 'Marsden ARCA', mounted on a verde antico marble base, 83cm wide; 99cm high
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, 1916, no. 1769
signed 'Marsden ARCA', mounted on a verde antico marble base, 83cm wide; 99cm high
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, 1916, no. 1769
Hammer price:
£1,300
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 575
Sold
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): PATINATED BRONZE FEMALE FIGURE KNOWN AS 'THE VICTIM' 1920
Inscribed to the cast ‘W. Marsden sc’ and 'MARSDEN', 76cm high
ARR
Provenance:
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited:
Private viewing at the Artist’s studio, 1920, noted in the Royal Academy, listings no. 1457.
1938 Exhibited at the Palace of Arts Empire Exhibition, Scotland.
Footnote
It is understood that this work represented Walter Marsden's response to the First World War and is echoing the Rape of the Sabine Women.
ARR
Provenance:
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited:
Private viewing at the Artist’s studio, 1920, noted in the Royal Academy, listings no. 1457.
1938 Exhibited at the Palace of Arts Empire Exhibition, Scotland.
Footnote
It is understood that this work represented Walter Marsden's response to the First World War and is echoing the Rape of the Sabine Women.
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £600 - £800
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 576
Sold
HILDA MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1894-1988): A PLASTER GROUP OF MOTHER POLAR BEAR WITH CUB
With terracotta finish, incised to the base 'H B MARSDEN', 17.5cm high
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
ARR
Provenance
The artist, thence by descent to the present owner
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 577
Sold
A BRONZE ANIMALIER SCULPTURE OF A PROWLING PANTHER
Inscribed to the cast ‘Bugatti’ with seal for ‘Talos Gallery’, mounted on a black marble plinth, 52cm wide
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 578
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ELIZABETH ANNA CLAP (1885-1974): A BRONZE GROUP OF TWO CHILDREN ROCK CLIMBING
1919
Signed to the cast 'E.A. Clapp' and dated 1919, on a black marble base, 55.5cm
ARR
Signed to the cast 'E.A. Clapp' and dated 1919, on a black marble base, 55.5cm
ARR
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 579
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AN ART NOUVEAU GILT-BRONZE MARINE THEMED DESK SET (5)
Comprising: a naturalistically cast inkstand / pen tray modelled as the sea with a dolphin amongst sinuous female figures supporting shell formed inkwells, engraved ‘C.B 03’, 45cm wide; a conforming ink blotter; matchbox holder; candlestick (lacking scone) and a tray modelled with a naked woman with sinuous hair
Provenance: Acquired Christie’s London, May 2003, lot 304.
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
Lot 580
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DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947): A FRENCH ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY MODEL OF A GIRL WITH PARAKEET KNOWN AS ‘INDISCREET’
Circa 1925
Modelled with arm held out, silencing a parakeet, on faceted marble and onyx base, signed to the base, 30cm high (including base)
Provenance:
Property of a Deceased Estate.
Modelled with arm held out, silencing a parakeet, on faceted marble and onyx base, signed to the base, 30cm high (including base)
Provenance:
Property of a Deceased Estate.
Condition: In very good overall condition. The bird is removable from the arm, the outstretched arm…
Hammer price:
£4,800
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
15 October 2024
15 October 2024