AFTER GERMAIN PILON (1525-1590): A FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE GROUP OF THE THREE…
Circa 1880
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 sculptor, Pilon, around 1560 to 1562. It was commissioned by Catherine de Medici as a monument to her…
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £500 - £700
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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GAETANO ROSSI (B.1829-?): AN ITALIAN MARBLE CARVED BUST OF VENUS CAPUA…
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
This bust of Venus de Capua is based on the Roman example, a full standing figure of Venus carved during the reign of Hadrian, and found at the Amphitheatre of Capua in 1750. This in turn was derived…
Hammer price:
£8,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE GROUP OF VENUS AND CUPID
19th Century
Modelled kneeling reaching down to Cupid, with quiver to the naturalistic base, 47cm wide; 52cm high
Condition report: This is rather dirty and dusty, particularly in the recesses, and would benefit from a careful clean. The patination is a little dry in areas. There appear to be no obvious damages.
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE ORMOLU AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL MOUNTED TWIN LIGHT…
Possibly Palais Royal, Second half 19th Century
The engine milled candle nozzles raised on laurel wreaths and supported by a floral swag and female winged caryatid figure, on baluster acanthus leaf…
Condition report: The glass bowl with dirt and dust. The mounts are relatively thin and quite loose, with some light tarnishing. The detail is relatively good, with some chasing to the lions’ heads.…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK OPERA OR THEATRE WALL HANGINGS (3)
Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century
Depicting theatrical figures and Chinese dragons, backed on to blue ground silk, the panels 183cm wide; 315cm high; overall 300cm wide; 375cm high, including blue…
These two large and impressive wall hangings depict a tangle of figures, many recognisable to the audience, enlivened with vibrant colours, woven in silk, metallic threads and wools. These probably…
Hammer price:
£3,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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MARIE-LOUISE SIMARD (FRENCH, 1886-1963): AN ART DECO PARCEL-GILT BRONZE…
Circa 1920/30
Mounted on a marble base, signed 'L.M. SIMARD', with a seal mark, probably a foundry mark, 54cm wide; 64cm high
Condition report: Overall there are numerous inevitable scuffs, scratches, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear, use and age.Please see additional detailed photographs of the bronze on…
Hammer price:
£22,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN, 1886-1947): AN ART DECO SILVERED BRONZE FIGURE…
Circa 1925
Signed to the base ‘D.H. Chiparus’, mounted on an alabastrio fioretto and green onyx base, 70cm wide; 54cm high
Comparative Literature: Albert Shayo, Chiparus, Master of Art Deco, Second Edition, 1999, plate 177. Demetre
Chiparus is one of the most renowned sculptors of 20th Century interwar
period, inspired…
Hammer price:
£4,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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JOSEPH LORENZL (1892-1950): AN ART DECO SILVERED BRONZE FIGURE OF A DANCER
20th Century
The base stamped ‘Real Bronze, Lorenzl' on green onyx base, 30cm high
Condition report: Overall the silvered surface is quite worn and oxidised, now uneven and quite speckled with oxidisation. Please see additional images of the mark and surface at www.bellmans.co.uk…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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SIBYLLE MAY (BRITISH): A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A FEMALE BATHER SEATED…
Circa 1930
Cast with signature Sibylle May and stamped Made in France, mounted on a black marble plinth, 26.5cm high
Sybille May was reportedly a member of the La Stele and L'Evolution art movements in the interwar period, set up by Arthur Goldscheider. Her works often portray a strong Cubist influence. Condition…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £150 - £200
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A CAMPAIGN BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY PORTABLE WRITING SLOPE
19th Century
With two carrying handles, opening to a folding gilt tooled leather writing slope, storage compartment beneath both sides of the slope with one having a now redundant lock plate and ink…
Condition Report:Generally in good condition with wear consistent with age and use. One loss to the wood on next to the left hand ink bottle (photographed). Lock plate to the main compartment has no…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £80 - £120
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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RAILWAY INTEREST, A LOCOMOTIVE WORKS NUMBERPLATE FOR BECKETT & SONS LTD,…
20th Century
Painted black with age-worn surface, rusting and remnants of old adhesive. Beckett & Sons were known builders of industrial locomotives and stationary engines. No. 2072 likely…
This plate comes from a saddle tank engine, Ordered by the Ministry of supply at Ormiston. Later used by the Royal Ordinance factory at Sellafield then scrapped.
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £200 - £300
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A FEREGHAN CARPET, PERSIAN
Circa 1880s, the dark indigo field with an all-over design of bold palmettes, rosettes and angular floral sprays; and a complementary madder border. 308 x 243 cm
Condition is fair. Some areas of wear to centre and areas of moth at ends - treated. Needs a clean. Overall worn, with numerous thread bare patches. One end is curled up and irregular along the…
Hammer price:
£1,900
Estimate: £400 - £600
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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MERIDIANI ITALY; A CREAM UPHOLSTERED CORNER SOFA
On ebonised block supports, 270cm long; 190cm wide; 66cm high
All cushions present for this lot, some marks to the back, and seat cushions, see images. seat covers can be removed and are foam seats. seat depth 62cm total depth 94cm
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £200 - £400
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY EBONISED CIRCULAR OCCASIONAL TABLES (2)
Each raised on a trio of elephant supports, 40cm diameter; 75cm high
old marks and scratches present to both with scuffs and losses to the ebonised decoration, one table has a later ear fitted which is not ebonised, a loose section of the frieze and a break to the…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A SMALL 20TH CENTURY BRASS BOUND HARDWOOD CAMPAIGN STYLE CHEST
With brushing slide over two short and three long graduated drawers, 56cm wide; 41cm deep; 62cm high, together with a similar two drawer chest, 81cm wide; 37cm deep; 42cm high
old marks and scratches preset to both, with scuffs and marks to the brass of both, the smaller lower chest is missing both side handles, see images.
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A MID 18TH CENTURY MAHOGANY CADDY TOP CHEST OF DRAWERS
The brushing slide over four long graduated drawers, 92cm wide; 55cm deep; 81cm high
old marks and scratches present, some small chips along the top edge with a split/break to the moulded top edge left side, split to right side, missing a section of veneer above second top drawer,…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £200 - £400
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A SET OF FOUR TERRACOTTA FIGURES EMBLEMATIC OF THE FOUR SEASONS (4)
On stepped square bases, each approximately 115cm high
one figure suffers with a break around the whole bottom section, has previously been repaired however the top section of the figure is still slightly loose but still in one piece, see images.
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A MARBLE TOPPED CONSOLE TABLE
Late 19th century, on carved eagle base, 114cm wide; 43cm deep; 76cm high
old marks and scratches to the base with a chip/missing to the right side end of feather, see images.
Hammer price:
£1,900
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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AN ART DECO FIGURED WALNUT TWO DOOR SIDE CABINET
On stepped block supports, 110cm wide; 36cm deep; 86cm high
veneer starting lift and split towards the top and front of cupboard doors, scratch to left cupboard, loss to bottom right side, interior fitted with one shelf, cut out for wires to the back, see…
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN GILT FRAMED WALL MIRROR
With scroll crest, 61cm wide; 98cm high
chips and losses to gilt around the frame, old repairs to the crest, see images.
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £150 - £220
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH COMMODE
The breakfront marble top over a gilt metal mounted kingwood and tulip wood three drawer base, 90cm wide; 46cm deep; 85cm high
old marks and scratches present, multiple sections of damage to veneer around the whole piece, see images, middle drawer fairly stiff.
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £300 - £500
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A 19TH CENTURY PRIMITIVE STICK BACK ARMCHAIR
With painted seat, 67cm wide; 77cm high
seat height 38cm, good overall condition and in usable condition, remnants of green paint present to the seat which is a solid single piece,repair to inside of left arm upright support, left arm also…
Hammer price:
£1,300
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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HEAL'S; A MODERN FRUITWOOD WARDROBE
With pair of hanging doors over two drawers, 104cm wide; 61cm deep; 198cm high
very good overall condition, one small mark to left side, see images. additional images show colour variation due to being taken with the item laid out in the warehouse, main images taken on…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £200
14 October 2025
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14 October 2025
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A LARGE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CARVED WALNUT SIDEBOARD
With five frieze drawers over cupboards, 279cm wide; 60cm deep; 100cm high
good overall condition old marks and scratches present, central cupboard door foliate decoration does suffer with a scuff to the right side, see image, central cupboard opens and has one internal…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £200 - £400
14 October 2025
, 17:00 BST
14 October 2025
, 17:00 BST