A COALBROOKDALE STYLE CAST-IRON STICK STAND OF THE YOUNG HERCULES WRESTLING A SERPENT
A COALBROOKDALE STYLE CAST-IRON STICK STAND OF THE YOUNG HERCULES…
After a design by Edwin & Theophilus Smith, 46cm wide; 82cm high
According to Greek mythology, the infant Hercules wrestled and killed two serpents that were sent by the vengeful Hera, wife of Zeus, in retribution for his infidelity. 
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC PANEL DEPICTING THE ROMAN FORUM
AN ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC PANEL DEPICTING THE ROMAN FORUM
Late 19th Century
Depicting the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, Temple of Saturn opposite the Arch of Septimius Severus, mounted in a giltwood frame within a circular aperture, 28.5cm x 28.5cm
Condition Report: A few holes to the frame, visible in the image, possibly from old worm activity. A few cracks in places. The mosaic has been removed from the frame to check for a signature and…
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £400 - £600
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
OF GRAND TOUR INTEREST: AN ITALIAN BRONZE GROUP OF THE GOD OF WAR MARS KNOWN AS  'THE LUDIVISO ARES'
OF GRAND TOUR INTEREST: AN ITALIAN BRONZE GROUP OF THE GOD OF WAR MARS…
Circa 1890
Modelled seated on a trophy of arms, while Eros plays about his feet, 50cm high

Provenance:
Sotheby's
This bronze of the god of war, Mars/Ares, is named after the Roman marble version carved in the 2nd Century CE, itself copying a much earlier Greek original of the late 4th Century BCE . The Roman…
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
AFTER ANTOINE-DENIS CHAUDET (1763-1810): A FRENCH BRONZE BUST OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
AFTER ANTOINE-DENIS CHAUDET (1763-1810): A FRENCH BRONZE BUST OF NAPOLEON…
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Cast with title 'NAPOLEON' and inscribed 'Chaudet f', 60cm high
Images of the French Emperor Napoleon I were widely disseminated through the 19th Century, even after his removal from power, as his legacy experienced various resurgences in popularity. Chaudet…
Hammer price: £3,500
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
BRIGG & SONS, LONDON: THREE HARDSTONE MOUNTED UMBRELLAS (3)
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…
Condition report: All three open, however, there are a few odd very small holes in areas and also general quite delicate and the fabric and mechanism is not robust due to age. The blue umbrella with…
Estimate: £150 - £250
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE
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
Footnotes: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No. 2C6G17RP Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN ENGLlSH EMBROIDERED SILKWORK PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF CHARLES I AFTER AN ENGRAVING BY WENECLAUS HOLLAR
AN ENGlSH EMBROIDERED SILKWORK PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF CHARLES I AFTER AN…
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,…
A comparable can be made to a finer example in the MET Museum, New York (accession 39.13.7). The MET example has a reference to Psalm 18, v 2-3 embroidered to the outer edge. It is noted that lesser…
Hammer price: £8,000
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): A PLASTER MAQUETTE FOR A FOUNTAIN DESIGN WITH VENUS AND DOLPHINS
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): A PLASTER MAQUETTE FOR A FOUNTAIN…
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…
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £80 - £120
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): PATINATED BRONZE FEMALE FIGURE KNOWN AS 'THE VICTIM' 1920
WALTER MARSDEN (BRITISH, 1883-1969): PATINATED BRONZE FEMALE FIGURE KNOWN…
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…
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £600 - £800
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947): A FRENCH ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY MODEL OF A GIRL WITH PARAKEET KNOWN AS  ‘INDISCREET’
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947): A FRENCH ART DECO COLD PAINTED…
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 has some minor movement.This model, known by the title ‘Indiscrete’ rarely appears on the market…
Hammer price: £4,800
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
ANDRÉ VINCENT BECQUEREL (1893-1981): A COLD-PAINTED BRONZE FIGURE KNOWN AS 'THE VENETIAN'
ANDRÉ VINCENT BECQUEREL (1893-1981): A COLD-PAINTED BRONZE FIGURE KNOWN AS…
Circa 1930
Modelled in a Venetian cloak with silvered detailed decoration, walking with a Borsoi on chequered marble base, signed to the cast 'A. Becquerel' and 'Etling Paris' , 39cm high
ARR
Footnotes: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No. N726AYDK Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £1,200 - £2,200
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947): A FRENCH ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF ‘PIERROT’
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN 1886-1947): A FRENCH ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE…
Circa 1925
Depicting a figure in costume with gilt ruffled neck collar playing a mandolin, signed ‘D H Chiparus’ to the base, 67cm high

Provenance: Bonhams 15 November 2005, lot 240.

Literature:…
Condition: Would benefit from cleaning, In good attractive condition with good patina. Some slight movement in ivory arms.Footnotes:This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with…
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
AFTER RICHARD LANGE (GERMAN, 1879-1944): AN ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE FEMALE FIGURE KNOWN AS ‘THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT’
AFTER RICHARD LANGE (GERMAN, 1879-1944): AN ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE…
Circa 1930
The robe set with paste, with ivory face, signed ‘R.W. Lange’, on a marble base, 34cm high
Footnotes: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No.  2FGDFP22 Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have…
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
STEPHAN WALTER (GERMAN 1871-1937); A  BRONZE FIGURE OF MERCURY STANDING AT THE PROW OF A SHIP
STEPHAN WALTER (GERMAN 1871-1937); A BRONZE FIGURE OF MERCURY STANDING AT…
Cast by the Gladenbeck Foundry, Berlin, Circa 1903
Modelled wearing a winged hat and holding a caduceus, inscribed and dated to the cast 'Stephan Walter 1903', further detailed 'AKT. GESELLSHAFT .. H…
Provenance: Acquired by the vendor's family at some point during the early part of 20th Century, who were based in Hamburg and part of the shipping freight industry. The Berlin based foundry, Aktein…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £400 - £600
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GROUP OF LADIES' HAUTE COUTURE INCLUDING YVES SAINT LAURENT, KARL LAGERFELD AND CHRISTIAN DIOR, HATS AND BOXES (15)
A GROUP OF LADIES' HAUTE COUTURE INCLUDING YVES SAINT LAURENT, KARL…
Five jackets by Yves Saint Laurent , comprising: a sage green linen jacket; a military style red jacket (size 40 ); a mustard coloured military style jacket; a purple and green silk jacket; a black…
Together with a Simone Minnan black velvet skull cap hat with bow to the back in a card box, a black straw hat with a black and white bow and a black woven belt, with another belt; And and canvas hat…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £300 - £500
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
15 October 2024 , 17:00 BST
MARCEL VERTES (FRENCH, 1895-1961)
MARCEL VERTES (FRENCH, 1895-1961)
Hat Check
signed 'Vertes' (upper centre)
watercolour and ink heightened with bodycolour
54.5 x 41.5cm
ARR
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £100 - £150
9 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
MARGARET METCALFE (BRITISH, 1877-1972) (22)
MARGARET METCALFE (BRITISH, 1877-1972) (22)
Old St Remo
signed 'M. Metcalfe' (lower right)
watercolour
38.5 x 29cm
(unframed)
together with three other watercolours of European scenes and thirteen watercolours of British scenes, the largest 33…
ProvenanceThe artist, thence by descent to her grandson;Private collection, UKFootnoteMargaret was brought up in Horsted Keynes, East Sussex. She studied art at the Slade under Professor Tonks…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £50 - £100
9 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
MARGARET METCALFE (BRITISH, 1877-1972) (31)
MARGARET METCALFE (BRITISH, 1877-1972) (31)
Zomba, Nyasaland
signed and inscribed 'M. Metcalfe Zomba' (lower right)
watercolour
32.5 x 26cm
(unframed)
together with twenty three watercolours, mostly of African scenes and a still life; a pencil…
ProvenanceThe artist, thence by descent to her grandson;Private collection, UKFootnoteMargaret was brought up in Horsted Keynes, East Sussex. She studied art at the Slade under Professor Tonks…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £50 - £100
9 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
SERGEI RODZIANKO (20TH CENTURY) (5)
SERGEI RODZIANKO (20TH CENTURY) (5)
Soldiers in military uniform on steps
signed 'Sergei Rodzianko' (lower right) and dated 'Nov 1975' (lower left)
oil on canvas-board
50 x 60cm
together with two coloured engravings by Charles Hunt,…
Hammer price: £35
Estimate: £50 - £100
9 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
A J.W.BENSON 9CT GOLD CASED, KEYLESS WIND, OPENFACED GENTLEMAN'S POCKET WATCH
A J.W.BENSON 9CT GOLD CASED, KEYLESS WIND, OPENFACED GENTLEMAN'S POCKET…
The gilt jewelled lever movement detailed Swiss Made, 9ct gold inner case, the signed enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and with blued steel hands, detailed No 418231, with…
CONDITION REPORTGlass has broken since the photographs were taken
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £500 - £700
9 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FOLIO SOCIETY BAYEUX TAPESTRY TABLE
A FOLIO SOCIETY BAYEUX TAPESTRY TABLE
2017
Reduced reproduction of The Bayeaux Tapestry, revolving within a display stand, with winding handles, glazed top, 87cm wide; 50cm deep; 75cm high
In 2017, marking nearly a millennium since the creation of The Bayeaux Tapestry, the Folio Society reproduced this historical iconic 70 metre long frieze; reducing it down by nearly 60% of it’s…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
10 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GEORGE III  MAHOGANY SERPENTINE FOUR DRAWER CHEST
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE FOUR DRAWER CHEST
On ogee bracket feet, 108cm wide; 54cm deep; 87cm high
Footnotes: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No. 35Z1M7LZProspective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
10 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GEORGE III INLAID SATINWOOD WORK TABLE
A GEORGE III INLAID SATINWOOD WORK TABLE
with fitted drawer over wool box, 52cm wide; 37cm deep; 71cm high
Footnotes: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No. A5MXKFGYProspective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
10 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY DROP FLAP OVAL PEMBROKE TABLE
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY DROP FLAP OVAL PEMBROKE TABLE
90cm wide; 105cm wide open; 74cm high
Footnotes:This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No. U29D88SKProspective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations…
Estimate: £100 - £200
10 September 2024 , 17:00 BST
10 September 2024 , 17:00 BST

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