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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
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Image Lot 580 DEMETRE CHIPARUS (1886-1947): A FRENCH ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE AND CHRYSELEPHANTINE MODEL OF A GIRL WITH PARAKEET KNOWN AS  ‘INDISCREET’

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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Viewing- Sussex Saleroom – Viewing is available on the day of auctions at buyers discretion
Thursday 10 October 10am – 4.00pm
Friday 11 October   10am – 4.00pm
Saturday 12 October  9am – 12.30pm

Payment
Payment to be received by bank transfer or on collection by 22 October Interiors

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

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Total lots: 768

A PAIR Of JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE CHARGERS
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
TWO JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE CHARGERS
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
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)
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
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
A CHINIOSERIE DECOUPAGE PANEL UNDER GLASS DECPICTING A SEATED LADY AT HER DESK
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.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £200
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
A PAIR OF INDIAN BRONZE PATINATED METAL GOURD SHAPED TABLE LAMPS (2)
Lot 561 Sold
A PAIR OF INDIAN BRONZE PATINATED METAL GOURD SHAPED TABLE LAMPS (2)
Modern
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
A LARGE SWISS WALNUT VENEERED AND TULIPWOOD CROSS BANDED MUSIC BOX
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
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
ADRIEN ETIENNE GAUDEZ (1845-1902): A FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE MODEL OF THE 'CHIEN DU ST. BERNARD'
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
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
A COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN GILT-HEIGHTENED AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID PAPIER-MACHE FACE SCREENS, BOXES AND OTHERS (14)
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
A PAIR OF GOTHIC REVIVAL STYLE POLYCHROME PLASTER WALL BRACKETS (2)
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
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
AFTER ALFRED STEVENS (1817/18-1875): A PLASTER MODEL OF THE SEATED LION
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.
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
AFTER LORD FREDERICK LEIGHTON (1830-1896): A PATINATED BRONZE OF 'THE SLUGGARD'
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
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
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969); A BRONZE GROUP OF A NYMPH AND PAN
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
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): A PLASTER MAQUETTE FOR A FOUNTAIN DESIGN WITH VENUS AND DOLPHINS
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.
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
ALFRED GILBERT (BRITISH, 1854-1934): A PATINATED BRONZE BUST OF GEORGE FREDERICK WATTS
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
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £200 - £400
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): TWO PLASTER PORTRAIT BUSTS (2)
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
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £300
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): A HEAD OF A YOUNG BOY
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
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): TWO BRONZE PATINATED COPPER BAS RELIEF PANELS (2)
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
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): A BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF SAPPHO
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
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): PATINATED BRONZE FEMALE FIGURE KNOWN AS 'THE VICTIM' 1920
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.
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £600 - £800
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
HILDA MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1894-1988): A PLASTER GROUP OF MOTHER POLAR BEAR WITH CUB
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
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
A BRONZE ANIMALIER SCULPTURE OF A PROWLING PANTHER
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
ELIZABETH ANNA CLAP (1885-1974): A BRONZE GROUP OF TWO CHILDREN ROCK CLIMBING
Lot 578 Sold
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
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024
15 October 2024
AN ART NOUVEAU GILT-BRONZE MARINE THEMED DESK SET (5)
Lot 579 Sold
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
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947): A FRENCH ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY MODEL OF A GIRL WITH PARAKEET KNOWN AS ‘INDISCREET’
Lot 580 Sold
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.
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

Total lots: 768

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