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13-14 October | Antiques & Interiors
Sale Days:
Monday 13 October 2025
12:00
- 17:00 BST
Starts with Lot 1
Silver, Watches & Jewellery
Tuesday 14 October 2025
10:00
- 17:00 BST
Starts with Lot 801
Works of Art, Carpets & Furniture
Monday 13 October
Lots 1- 209 Silver 12 noon
Lots 401 – 433 Watches 2pm
Lots 627 – 800 Jewellery 2.20pm
Tuesday 14 October
Lots 801 – 1003 Works of Art 10am
Lots 1070 - 1100 Carpets 12.30
Lots 1101 - 1371 Furniture 1pm
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Thursday 9 October10am – 4.00pm & 5pm-7pm
Friday 10 October 10am – 4.00pm
Saturday 11 October 9am – 12.30pm
Payment
Payment to be received by bank transfer or on collection by 21 October
Collections
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We will be open for collections on sale days 9am -4.30pm and additionally
Thursday 16 October 9am – 4.30pm
Friday 17 October 9am – 4.30pm
Saturday 18 October 9am – 12 noon
Monday 20 October 9am – 4.30pm
Tuesday 21 October 9am – 4.30pm
Important Notice
Buyers premium 25%+vat
Buyers premium 25%+vat
Lot 825
Sold
OF GRAND TOUR INTEREST: A PATINATED BRONZE OF DIANA DE GABII AFTER THE ANTIQUE
19th Century
Inscribed to the cast at the front of the plinth base ‘Diane de Gabies’, 76cm high
Inscribed to the cast at the front of the plinth base ‘Diane de Gabies’, 76cm high
Provenance: Sotheby’s London, 22 February 1999, lot 417. The original marble is attributed to the…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 826
Sold
AFTER GIAMBOLOGNA (ITALIAN, 1529-1608): A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS AFTER THE BATH
19th Century
Modelled drying herself, on integral base, 23.5cm high
Modelled drying herself, on integral base, 23.5cm high
Giambologna was one of the most influential sculptors of the late 16th and early 17th centuries.…
Hammer price:
£3,500
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 827
Sold
OF GRAND TOUR INTEREST: A PATINATED BRONZE STAUTETTE OF THE CROUCHING VENUS AND ANOTHER GILT-BRONZE SEATED FIGURE (3)
19th Century
The Venus, 13cm high; Together with a seated female semi-clad figure modelled as a supporting figure, lacking top, mounted on a black slate stepped plinth base, 23cm high; and another composite figure or a bust of a female, on wood plinth, 9cm high
The Venus, 13cm high; Together with a seated female semi-clad figure modelled as a supporting figure, lacking top, mounted on a black slate stepped plinth base, 23cm high; and another composite figure or a bust of a female, on wood plinth, 9cm high
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £80 - £120
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 828
Sold
A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS OR A BATHER
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Modelled standing contrapposto, 30cm high
Modelled standing contrapposto, 30cm high
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £80 - £120
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 829
Sold
OF GRAND TOUR INTEREST: A PAIR OF EGYPTIAN REVIVAL PATINATED BRONZE SPHINX CANDLESTICKS AND A PAIR OF RELIEF CAST PORTRAIT MEDALLIONS OF ATHENA AND MARS (4)
19th Century
Modelled on integral plinths, 13.5cm high; the portrait plaques of Athena and Mars, mounted in ebonised frames, 15cm diam. including frames
Modelled on integral plinths, 13.5cm high; the portrait plaques of Athena and Mars, mounted in ebonised frames, 15cm diam. including frames
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £80 - £120
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 830
Sold
A NEO-CLASSICAL GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED BLUE GLASS CASSOLETTE VASE
In the style after Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), Early 20th Century
Mounted with a reversible candle holder, the ovoid body supported on cloven monopodia with Bacchus head finials, white marble base, 23cm high
Mounted with a reversible candle holder, the ovoid body supported on cloven monopodia with Bacchus head finials, white marble base, 23cm high
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £100 - £150
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 831
Sold
A FRENCH PARCEL-GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE MODEL OF A SEATED CHINESE OPIUM SELLER
Early 19th Century
Modelled seated beneath a parasol, a concealed draw within the cushion, 19.5cm high
Modelled seated beneath a parasol, a concealed draw within the cushion, 19.5cm high
Provenance: Acquired from Lennox Cato Antiques.
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £120 - £180
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 832
Sold
A FRENCH GILT BRONZE MOUNTED SIENA MARBLE INKSTAND SURMOUNTED BY AN EAGLE (5)
Late 19th century
With twin inkwells, the blotter, seal, letter opener and another implement cast with the eagle motif, 40cm wide
With twin inkwells, the blotter, seal, letter opener and another implement cast with the eagle motif, 40cm wide
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 833
Sold
AN ORMOLU CARYATID BASE OF THE THREE GRACES AND ANOTHER GILT-BRONZE STATUETTE (3)
19th Century
Mounted on a rouge griotte marble base, 13cm high; the figure modelled in armour possibly a goddess holding an apple, 11.5cm; Together with a gilt-bronze table salt or candle holder, mounted with cherub heads and paw feet, associated glass liner, 11cm wide; 8cm high
Mounted on a rouge griotte marble base, 13cm high; the figure modelled in armour possibly a goddess holding an apple, 11.5cm; Together with a gilt-bronze table salt or candle holder, mounted with cherub heads and paw feet, associated glass liner, 11cm wide; 8cm high
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £80 - £120
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 834
Sold
AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE PIGALLE (1714-1785): A BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED HERMES OR MERCURY, AFTER THE ANTIQUE
Late 19th Century
Modelled seated on a rock, upon a Rosso Levanto marble base, approx 41cm high
Modelled seated on a rock, upon a Rosso Levanto marble base, approx 41cm high
Pigalle
presented this marble version of Mercury Lacing His Sandals in 1742 to the
French Academy…
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 835
Sold
AFTER THE GRAND TOUR: AN ITALIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF SILENUS WRESTLING A SERPENT
Cast by Masuli Foundry, Naples, Dated 1866
Modelled holding up a bracket for a dish (lacking), on base inscribed 'R. Manilli Strata Capodimonte No. 65. Napoli 1866' 59cm high
Modelled holding up a bracket for a dish (lacking), on base inscribed 'R. Manilli Strata Capodimonte No. 65. Napoli 1866' 59cm high
Pietro Masulli, an Neapolitan 19th Century sculptor and foundeur, put into practice the idea of…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £600 - £800
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 836
Sold
A COPENHAGEN TERRACOTTA MODEL OF HERCULES
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Modelled with lion pelt, stamped ‘P. Ipsen, Kiobenhavn, Eneret, 406’, 45cm high
Modelled with lion pelt, stamped ‘P. Ipsen, Kiobenhavn, Eneret, 406’, 45cm high
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 837
Sold
A PAIR LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED VERDE ANTICO MARBLE URN TABLE LAMPS (2)
Mid 20th Century
With ribbon tied rams’ head mask handles and fruiting vine friezes. 53cm high
With ribbon tied rams’ head mask handles and fruiting vine friezes. 53cm high
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 838
Sold
A REGENCY STYLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED GLASS HANING LANTERN
Late 20th Century
With anthemia frieze supporting a ‘hundi’ style glass shade with pine cone finial, three light suspension, and chains, shade 42cm high, approx 95cm overall
With anthemia frieze supporting a ‘hundi’ style glass shade with pine cone finial, three light suspension, and chains, shade 42cm high, approx 95cm overall
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 839
Sold
A PAIR OF NEO-CLASSICAL REVIVAL GILT BRONZE THREE LIGHT WALL APPLIQLUES (4)
Second Quarter 20th Century
Surmounted by flaming urn with laurel handles, tapering back with drapery swags and downward swept scroll arms, 67cm high; Together with another pair of gilt-bronze Neo-Classical style twin light wall appliques, 40cm high
Surmounted by flaming urn with laurel handles, tapering back with drapery swags and downward swept scroll arms, 67cm high; Together with another pair of gilt-bronze Neo-Classical style twin light wall appliques, 40cm high
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 840
Sold
AFTER GERMAIN PILON (1525-1590): A FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE GROUP OF THE THREE GRACES
Circa 1880
The three female figures in classical dress, upon a triform base, inscribed ‘Germain Pilon’ to the base, 59cm high
The three female figures in classical dress, upon a triform base, inscribed ‘Germain Pilon’ to the base, 59cm high
The original sculpture of The Three Graces was carved in marble by the leading French Renaissance…
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £500 - £700
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 841
Unsold
AN ARTIFICIAL ‘COADE’ STONE WALL HANGING SHIELD OF MEDUSA
Possibly by Stephen Pettifer, Coade Ltd., Modern
Modelled with a low relief face of the gorgon within an on oval plaque, 66cm high
Modelled with a low relief face of the gorgon within an on oval plaque, 66cm high
Inspired by the 18th-century Eleanor Coade and her revolutionary artificial stone manufactory,…
Estimate: £300 - £400
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 842
Sold
A FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE PLASTER BUST OF BACCHUS
19th Century, After Raux
Modelled with wine leaves and grape headdress and a set of panpipes, 58.5cm
Modelled with wine leaves and grape headdress and a set of panpipes, 58.5cm
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £150 - £200
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 843
Sold
A SCAGLIOLA FAUX PORTOR MARBLE AND WHITE MARBLE MOUNTED PEDESTAL COLUMN
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
The circular column with white marble top and base, 109cm high; the top , 36cm diameter
The circular column with white marble top and base, 109cm high; the top , 36cm diameter
Condition report: Inevitable scuffs, scratches, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear…
Hammer price:
£1,200
Estimate: £100 - £150
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 844
Sold
AN ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A CLASSICAL MUSE
18th / 19th Century
Modelled with drapery, 72cm high
Modelled with drapery, 72cm high
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £200 - £400
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 845
Sold
GAETANO ROSSI (B.1829-?): AN ITALIAN MARBLE CARVED BUST OF VENUS CAPUA AFTER THE ANTIQUE (2)
Dated 1876
Signed to the reverse and dated, ‘G Rossi, 1876’ mounted on a green scagliola pedestal column, the bust 70cm high; the pedestal, 111cm high
Signed to the reverse and dated, ‘G Rossi, 1876’ mounted on a green scagliola pedestal column, the bust 70cm high; the pedestal, 111cm high
This bust of Venus de Capua is based on the Roman example, a full standing figure of Venus carved…
Hammer price:
£8,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 846
Sold
A BRONZE FAUN RIDING A DOLPHIN ON A LARGE MARBLE FOOT
19th Century
The crouching faun with hands clasped around a dolphin tail behind its back, upon an oval red marble base, 79cm high
The crouching faun with hands clasped around a dolphin tail behind its back, upon an oval red marble base, 79cm high
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £150 - £250
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 847
Sold
A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS (2)
Late 19th Century
Modelled as female sea nymphs seated on dolphins supporting shell shaped nozzles, 21.5cm high
Modelled as female sea nymphs seated on dolphins supporting shell shaped nozzles, 21.5cm high
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £80 - £120
14 October 2025
14 October 2025
Lot 848
Sold
AFTER CHARLES GABRIEL LEMIRE (FRENCH, 1741-1827): TWO PATINATED BRONZE FIGURES OF BOYS READING AND WRITING
19th Century
Mounted on rouge griotte marble bases, 19cm high
Mounted on rouge griotte marble bases, 19cm high
Condition Report:Generally in good order. One with what looks to be historic polish remnants under…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025
14 October 2025