A PARIAN FIGURE  OF `UNDINE'
A PARIAN FIGURE OF `UNDINE'
Circa 1855
After a model by John Hancock, as a scantily draped nude seated on a tombstone holding a coral necklace, 42cm high
small shallow chip to underside of base, approx. 0.5cm. by 0.3cm.
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A PAIR OF MINTON PARIAN FIGURES OF `PANDORA' AND `PSYCHE' (2)
A PAIR OF MINTON PARIAN FIGURES OF `PANDORA' AND `PSYCHE' (2)
Circa 1872
After A. Carrier-Belleuse, each modelled standing beside a tree stump holding a box or oil lamp and a bottle, impressed factory mark and date code for 1872, 44.5cm high
Pandora in good condition. Psyche with a shallow chip to the reverse of the base, approx. 1cm square.
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A PARIAN GROUP `GO TO SLEEP'
A PARIAN GROUP `GO TO SLEEP'
After J.Durham 1862
Modelled as a girl seated with a dog on her lap, titled on a banner, stamped J.Durham Sc. 1862, 45cm high
Good condition
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
ALEXANDER III (1845-94) - Description du Sacre et du Couronnement de leur Majeste's Impériales l' Empereur de Toutes les Russies, St. Petersburg, 1883, folio, coloured lithographed plates, preserving wrappers, with the EXCEPTIONALLY RARE limitation leaf.
ALEXANDER III (1845-94) - Description du Sacre et du Couronnement de leur…
ALEXANDER III (1845-94), Emperor of Russia - Description du Sacre et du Couronnement de leur Majeste's Impériales l' Empereur de Toutes les Russies. Alexander III et l' Impératrice Marie Féodorovna…
Estimate: £7,000 - £10,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
BLIGH, William (1754-1817). A Voyage to the South Sea ... in his Majesty's Ship The Bounty ... Including an Account of the Mutiny, London, 1792, 4to, 7 plates and charts (lacks portrait of Bligh), contemporary paper-backed boards. FIRST EDITION.
BLIGH, William (1754-1817). A Voyage to the South Sea ... in his Majesty's…
BLIGH, William (1754-1817).  A Voyage to the South Sea, Undertaken by Command of His Majesty, for the Purpose of Conveying the Bread-Fruit Tree to the West Indies, in his Majesty's Ship The Bounty,…
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
BRADFORD, William (c.1779-1857). Sketches of the Country, Character, and Costume, in Portugal and Spain, London, [1809], 4to, text in English and French, 55 hand-coloured aquatint plates, FINE contemporary plum morocco gilt. FIRST EDITION.
BRADFORD, William (c.1779-1857). Sketches of the Country, Character, and…
BRADFORD, William (c.1779-1857).  Sketches of the Country, Character, and Costume, in Portugal and Spain, made during the Campaign, and on the Route of the British Army, in 1808 and 1809. London:…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
"FOUGASSE" [i.e. Cyril Kenneth BIRD (1887-1965), artist]. Drawing the Line Somewhere, London, 1937, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, with an original pencil and watercolour drawing signed "Fougasse". And another. (2)
"FOUGASSE" [i.e. Cyril Kenneth BIRD (1887-1965), artist]. Drawing the Line…
"FOUGASSE" [i.e. Cyril Kenneth BIRD (1887-1965), artist].  Drawing the Line Somewhere. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1937. 8vo (186 x 120mm). Half title, illustrations by "Fougasse". Original yellow…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
GREENE, Graham (1904-91). A typed letter, signed, dated 1984, stating, "Dear John Wilkins, My warmest congratulations on your article on the Kissinger report. There is not a word I would wish to see altered. My own feelings are very much engaged ..."
GREENE, Graham (1904-91). A typed letter, signed, dated 1984, stating, …
GREENE, Graham (1904-91).  A one-page typed letter, signed, on paper with printed heading, "La Résidence des Fleurs, Avenue Pasteur, 06600 Antibes", dated "28th January 1984", stating, "Dear John…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £80
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
HAY, Robert (1799-1863). Illustrations of Cairo, London, 1840, folio, additional lithographed title, 30 lithographed views on 29 plates (one plate heavily spotted, some other spotting and staining), contemporary roan-backed boards (worn). FIRST EDITION.
HAY, Robert (1799-1863). Illustrations of Cairo, London, 1840, folio,…
HAY, Robert (1799-1863).  Illustrations of Cairo ... Drawn on Stone by J. C. Bourne, under the Superintendence of Owen B. Carter, Architect. London: Printed by Tilt and Bogue, 1840. Folio (545 x…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £500 - £800
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
HOOKER, William Jackson (1785-1865). Pomona Londinensis, London, [1813]-18. Volume one only [all published], 4to, 49 exceptionally fine hand-coloured aquatint plates of fruit, contemporary half morocco (rubbed). FIRST EDITION.
HOOKER, William Jackson (1785-1865). Pomona Londinensis, London, [1813]-18…
HOOKER, William Jackson (1785-1865).  Pomona Londinensis: Containing Colored [sic] Engravings of the Most Esteemed Fruits in the British Gardens with a Description of Each Variety. By William Hooker,…
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936) & William NICHOLSON (1872-1949, illustrator). An Almanac of Twelve Sports, London, 1898 [but 1897], 4to, 12 full-page coloured woodblock illustrations by Nicholson, original pictorial boards. FIRST EDITION.
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936) & William NICHOLSON (1872-1949, illustrator).…
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936) & William NICHOLSON (1872-1949, illustrator).  An Almanac of Twelve Sports. London: William Heinemann, 1898 [but November 1897]. 4to (311 x 255mm). Woodcut publisher's …
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
MORLAND, Thomas Hornby (fl.1810). The Genealogy of the English Race Horse, London,  1810, 8vo, engraved frontispiece,  contmporary or original paper-backed boards. Provenance: "GLOUCESTER" (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION.
MORLAND, Thomas Hornby (fl.1810). The Genealogy of the English Race Horse,…
MORLAND, Thomas Hornby (fl.1810).  The Genealogy of the English Race Horse; with the Natural History of his Progenitors, from the Earliest Times down to the Period when Foreign Blood was First…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
REMBRANDT (1606-69) - Charles B. CURTIS (1827-1905). Rembrandt's Etchings, London, Bernard Quaritch, 1889, folio, 50 photogravure plates, original mustard yellow pictorial cloth gilt. FIRST EDITION. RARE.
REMBRANDT (1606-69) - Charles B. CURTIS (1827-1905). Rembrandt's Etchings,…
REMBRANDT (1606-69) - Charles B. CURTIS (1827-1905).  Rembrandt's Etchings. Fifty of the most notable Etchings of Rembrandt, reproduced by the photogravure process; with Biography of Rembrandt, and…
Estimate: £200 - £300
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
SETON-WATSON, Robert (1879-1951). Britain and the Dictators, Cambridge, 1938, 8vo, buckram. FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, A HIGHLY IMPORTANT COPY, ANNOTATED AND HIGHLIGHTED IN PENCIL BY ANTHONY EDEN THROUGHOUT. With another by the same author. (2)
SETON-WATSON, Robert (1879-1951). Britain and the Dictators, Cambridge,…
SETON-WATSON, Robert William (1879-1951).  Britain and the Dictators. A Survey of Post-War British Policy. Cambridge: At the University Press, 1938. 8vo (217 x 140mm). Half title. Original blue…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £400 - £600
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
WAUGH, Evelyn (1903-66). Remote People, London, Duckworth, 1931, 8vo, original burgundy buckram gilt, dust-jacket (jacket torn with loss). FIRST EDITION, IMPORTANT PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed, "For Gerald Duckworth with best wishes from Evelyn Waugh."
WAUGH, Evelyn (1903-66). Remote People, London, Duckworth, 1931, 8vo,…
WAUGH, Evelyn (1903-66).  Remote People. London: Duckworth, 1931. 8vo (220 x 140mm). Half title, monochrome frontispiece, 2 folding maps, 6 plates. Original burgundy buckram, the spine lettered in…
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A SOUTH GERMAN / AUSTRIAN CARVED POLYCHROME SCULPTURE OF THE CRUCIFIXION OR CHRIST ON THE CROSS
A SOUTH GERMAN / AUSTRIAN CARVED POLYCHROME SCULPTURE OF THE CRUCIFIXION…
After Martin Zürn (circa 1585-1651), Possibly Mid-17th Century and Later
Modelled as a near-life size figure, with loincloth, stigmata nails, wearing a crown of thorns, later re-painted, restored…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A CHARLES II CARVED LIMEWOOD PORTRAIT PLAQUE
A CHARLES II CARVED LIMEWOOD PORTRAIT PLAQUE
Attributable to the workshop of Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721), circa 1680
Carved in deep relief with a floral border enclosing a portrait relief of a gentleman with curly wig and cravat, later…
PROVENANCE: The Earls of Essex, Cassiobury ParkAcquired by Frederick Poke, circa 1922, possibly from the contents sale of Cassiobury Park or at some point soon after, and thence by descent.LITERATURE…
Hammer price: £4,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
AFTER THE ANTIQUE: A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A CLASSICAL PHILOSOPHER OR GOD
AFTER THE ANTIQUE: A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A CLASSICAL PHILOSOPHER OR GOD
19th Century
Modelled with a head band to the back of the hair, beard and drapery over the shoulder
57cm high
Condition Report:Weathered, with loss of detail to the hair and face. Green mainly to the upper torso and face. Small grazes to the back and base at the front where it has leant against surfaces,…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £200 - £400
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
***COLLECTED BY OS 24.01.24***AFTER THE ANTIQUE: A BRONZE MODEL OF THE CROUCHING VENUS
AFTER THE ANTIQUE: A BRONZE MODEL OF THE CROUCHING VENUS
Probably Italian,18th / 19th Century
Modelled seated on a seashell with two armlets, mounted on a later siena marble plinth, the bronze, 30cm high excluding base
PROVENANCE: Christie's, London, 7 December 1993, lot 130. This composition is after the Roman marble model, circa 2nd Century AD, which in turn is inspired by an Greek Hellenistic version, circa 200…
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677-1746): A PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE MODELS OF THE MARLY HORSES (2)
AFTER GUILLAUME COUSTOU THE ELDER (1677-1746): A PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE…
Early 20th Century
Each on integrated bases, 61.5cm high
Condition report: The two front legs of one horse are slightly separating and require repair / restoration Signs of previous old repair with solder to the gap. Both lacking reins. Some areas of…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £200 - £300
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
AFTER AUGUSTE RODIN (1840-1917): A BRONZE COPY OF THE FIGURE OF VASLAV NIJINSKY
AFTER AUGUSTE RODIN (1840-1917): A BRONZE COPY OF THE FIGURE OF VASLAV…
Modern
Inscribed to the cast 'MMI 2/8' and cast MASTER LIMITED EDITION A. RODIN, mounted on a polished black granite plinth, 25cm high
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
COPELAND: A FIGURAL GROUP OF HUNTING DOGS, AFTER P.J. MENE
COPELAND: A FIGURAL GROUP OF HUNTING DOGS, AFTER P.J. MENE
19th Century
After a model by P.J. Mene, the three hunting dogs are modelled having chased a fox into a hole, the oval base stamped Copeland to the reverse, 32.5cm wide
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £100 - £200
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
JOSEF HOFFMANN FOR WIENER WERKSTATTE: A PAIR OF SECESSIONIST 'GITTERWERK' SILVER FLOWER BASKETS
JOSEF HOFFMANN FOR WIENER WERKSTATTE: A PAIR OF SECESSIONIST 'GITTERWERK'…
Early 20th Century, Vienna
The elliptical baskets and elongated loop handles in the 'Gitterwerk' lattice cut-work design, stamped 'Wiener Werkstatte' (Vienna Workshop) to the underside along with…
Provenance:Gifted to the current owner by a friend. The baskets were, by repute, brought back to the United Kingdom after the war by the friend's father as gifts. The baskets were featured on an…
Hammer price: £10,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
AFTER THE ANTIQUE;  A LIFE SIZE CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF THE FARNESE HERCULES
AFTER THE ANTIQUE; A LIFE SIZE CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF THE FARNESE…
19th century, carved in contrapposto, modelled with lion pelt, club and apples, 182cm high
The Farnese Hercules is probably one of the most famous images of the mythic male hero imprinted upon Western culture. Standing three meters tall, the Farnese version of Hercules was carved in the…
Hammer price: £11,500
Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT

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