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A 17TH CENTURY ITALIAN INK AND WASH DRAWING IN THE MANNER OF PAOLO VERONESE (1528-1588):
depicting men on horseback, in a later ebonised and moulded frame, bearing the signature 'Paul Veronese', the drawing 26cm wide, 34cm wide
£200-£300
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AN 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT DECORATED TORCHERE / CANDLESTICK
the circular, beaded top over the triform faceted stem with stiff leaf carved decoration, on a triform base with volute scrolls, later adapted as a lamp base, fitted for electricity, the torchere 86cm high, 114cm high overall
£300-£500
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AN 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN BAROQUE SILVERED METAL MIRROR
the moulded and arched frame surmounted by a scrolling acanthus cresting and with laurel leaves to the corners, raised on scrolling baluster feet, fitted with an iron hanging hook to the reverse, 40cm high
£400-£600
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AFTER THE ANTIQUE: A PATINATED BRONZE HEAD OF LAOCOON
with anguished expression, mouth open and full beard, green patination, signed 'Fidia', raised on a rectangular, composition plinth, 29cm high overall
£150-£200
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A 19TH CENTURY LIMOGES ENAMEL SNUFF BOX TOGETHER WITH THREE FURTHER ENAMEL PLAQUETTES
the box with silvered brass mounts, the top depicting a boar hunt, the interior of the box with further panels depicting a swan in flight and a small waterfall, together with a pair of 18th century diamond shaped enamel panels depicting Mary Magdalene with a skull and the Virgin and Child with a saint, and a small oval enamel depicting a courting couple in Arcadian landscape mounted in a gilt frame, the box 7.5cm wide (4)
£300-£500
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A LATE 18TH CENTURY DUTCH SILVER AND VELVET BAG / PURSE MARKED FOR WILLEM HENDRIK TENKINK
the silver clasp decorated in relief with figures and surmounted by a ring handle, the handle with a hook to go over a belt, with a cartouche depicting a pair of lovers, the belt hook with hallmarks for Willem Hendrik Tenkink, Amsterdam, 1762<\a>1807, the clasp stamped with maker's mark PS, probably Hoorn, date letter R, the ring and clasp also marked with a French guarantee mark for antiques (1838 or later), 31cm high overall
£600-£800
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A 17TH CENTURY SWISS PEWTER DISH
cast in relief, the border depicting scenes of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden interspersed with vases of flowers, the central roundel depicting three kneeling figures beside a flaming brazier, inscribed 'NOE GIENG AVS DER ARCH GETR OST OPFERDT 16 GOTT 19', 17.5cm diameter
£300-£500
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A RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY NEAPOLITAN TORTOISESHELL AND GOLD PIQUE PEN CASE CIRCA
cylindrical form, decorated with scrolling vine leaves and other motifs, 16.5cm high
£1,500-£2,000
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A PAIR OF GERMAN GOTHIC STYLE SILVER GILT APOSTLE SPOONS TOGETHER WITH TWO 17TH CENTURY BRONZE PLAQUETTES
the spoons representing St Simon Zealotes with his attribute of a long saw and St Thaddaus with a staff, the backs with stamped 'N', the plaquettes depicting Bacchus reclining and handing grapes to two putti and a battle scene, the spoons 18.5cm long (4)
£500-£800
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY GERMAN SILVER AND AGATE TAZZA
the bowl raised on a triform base with three satyr mask legs terminating in paw feet, previously gilded, hallmarked 800 standard (Post-1886) with makers mark of a six spoke wheel with star above, also stamped Derose (probably a French retailer's mark), 13.5cm high
£500-£800
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A GROUP OF 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL AND TURKISH APPLIQUE TEXTILES
eight pieces including an 18th century hanging banner with embroidered silk strapwork design, and a large banner sewn on wool, the strapwork hanging 200cm wide x 34cm wide (8)
£300-£500
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A GROUP OF 18TH / 19TH CENTURY VELVET AND BROCATELLE TEXTILES
the green and yellow brocatelle in various lengths, mostly 50-45cm wide, the red velvet including a large wall hanging with applied hooks to the top, approximately 110cm wide x 195cm high, together with other off cuts of 18th and 19th century date
Provenance: Removed from Rushbrooke Hall, Suffolk.
£300-£500
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A FRAGMENTARY 17TH CENTURY VERDURE TAPESTRY TOGETHER WITH A FURTHER FRAGMENTARY PIECE
the first in two pieces depicting a storks with buildings in the background, another of trees and foliage, the largest 155cm wide (3)
£300-£500
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A COLLECTION OF 17TH CENTURY TAPESTRY BORDER FRAGMENTS
including borders of scrolling foliage and flowers, various sizes
£300-£500
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AFTER LOUIS-SIMON BOIZOT (FRENCH, 1743-1809): AN 18TH CENTURY BRONZE BUST OF IPHIGENIA
wearing a headdress with a laurel crown, her hair in a plait, looking down and slightly to sinister, later mounted on a white veined, rouge marble socle, 33cm high
Boizot produced a bust of Chryses as a pendant to the present bronze, for an example at auction of this pair please see Sotheby's, Paris, 5 November, lot 364. A further pair were included in the Knoedler exhibition of 1968. See, New York, Knoedler and Co., 'The French Bronze 1500-1800', 6-27 Nov. 1968, no. 79.
£2,500-£3,500
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MANNER OF CORNEILLE VAN CLEVE (FRENCH, 1646-1732): A BRONZE GROUP OF VENUS EDUCATING CUPID
depicting Venus seated on a draped rock with Cupid at her feet, looking up to her and holding a dove in his right hand, a further dove beside, on a naturalistic base, 31.5cm high
This bronze displays numerous stylistic similarities to two other known bronze groups, 'Venus Disarming Cupid' and 'Psyche Discovering Cupid' which have traditionally been attributed to the renowned sculptor Corneille Van Cleve. Van Cleve studied under Anguier, and worked for numerous powerful religious and noble families across Europe but most notably for Louis XIV, he was in residence in the Louvre as a royal concession in 1703. Van Cleve was descended from a family of Flemish goldsmiths and it is perhaps this heritage which contributed to his skill and and specialism not only for his designs for small decorative objects but also for producing statuettes and other small scale cabinet bronzes of the highest quality, with features that are also apparent in the present example. There are casts of both 'Venus Disarming Cupid' and 'Psyche Discovering Cupid' in the Wallace Collection, both of which display similar physiognomies, themes and casting and finishing techniques to the present figural group. As well as the theatrical pose, the semi-erotic subject matter, the use of her attributes such as the doves; the workmanship and surface technique are also comparable. The distinction between the smooth polished surface of Venus's nude physique and the careful treatment of the numerous folds of the drapery and the extensively tooled, chiselled rock that supports her are typical of Van Cleve's work. The distinctive hairstyle of Venus and the minute stippling to the surface of her hair, contrasting with her smooth skin is also apparent in the other examples of this type. A near identical cast to the present bronze was sold at Christies, London, 4 December 2008, lot 158.
£800-£1,200
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CIRCLE OF CLAUDE MICHEL CLODION (FRENCH, 1738-1814): A LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE OF A PUTTO HOLDING A BIRD
the prancing cherub holding aloft a birds nest and bird, his left leg raised, wearing a tied piece of drapery around his waist, raised on a later rectangular bronze base, 25cm high, 28.5cm high overall
£800-£1,200
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AFTER MICHEL ANGUIER (FRENCH, C1612-1686): A 19TH CENTURY BRONZE FIGURE OF AMPHITRITE
looking down at a lobster in her hand, her left foot raised on the head of a dolphin, raised on a circular base, mid brown patination, 56cm high
This bronze is after Michel Anguier's full size marble figure of Amphitrite which was installed at Versailles and is now in the Louvre. A further bronze cast of the same height as the present example is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Inv. No. 14.40.690
Related Literature: F. Souchal French Sculptors of the 17th and 18th centuries, Faber & Faber, London.
£1,200-£1,800
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AFTER CHRISTOPHE GABRIEL ALLEGRAIN (FRENCH, 1710-1795): A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS SORTANT AU BAIN CAST BY F. BARBEDIENNE
her drapery falling from her waist, her left foot balanced on a rock, on a square base inscribed to the reverse 'G.C. ALLEGRAIN. FECIT. 1776' and with 'A COLLAS BREVETE REDUCTION MECHANIQUE' foundry stamp, the side inscribed 'F. BARBEDIENNE. FONDEUR.', 34cm high
Allegrain was commissioned to carve the original marble version of this figure in 1755 by the Marquis de Marigny for the chateau de Choisy-Le-Roi (Val-de-Marne). He exhibited a plaster version at the salon of 1757, and the marble version was completed and exhibited in 1767. The comtesse Du Barry purchased the piece for the park of the Chateau de Louveciennes in 1772 where it remained until 1793 when Louis-Simon Boizot secured the figure for the nation. It is included in an inventory of the Louvre in 1824 and it remains there to this day.
£600-£800
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AFTER CLAUDE MICHEL CLODION (FRENCH, 1738-1814): AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY BRONZE FIGURE OF A GIRL WITH DOVES
the figure standing a contra posto beside a classical style urn ornamented with a pair of serpents and floral garlands, raising her skirts to hold a pair of doves, on an integral square base, dark brown patination, raised on a marble and gilt bronze mounted plinth, 52cm high
This bronze statuette is after the Clodion terracotta example, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Inv. No. 49.7.64a. The composition is reminiscent of the famous Antique Hellenistic figure of the Venus Callipyge, who pulls aside her drapery to reveal her behind, which at that time was in the Farnese Collection. 49.7.64a
£1,000-£1,500
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AFTER CLAUDE MICHEL CLODION (FRENCH, 1738-1814): A 19TH CENTURY BRONZE GROUP OF A BACCHIC FAMILY
the male figure supporing the child on his shoulders, with a female figure beside, on a naturalistic base signed 'CLODION', dark brown patination, 39cm high
£800-£1,200
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A 19TH CENTURY TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF THE SLEEPING CUPID SIGNED 'A. HASSE'
the reclining putto sleeping on a rocky mound, his quiver of arrows beside him, on a naturalistic base, 27cm high x 35cm wide
The theme of Cupid sleeping appears frequently in classical Greek and Roman art, later becoming a universal symbol of absent or languishing love during the Renaissance period, most notably in Michelangelo's now lost work of 1496 which in itself was made to appear 'antique'. Francois Duquesnoy's famous sleeping putto which is of similar form to the present lot proved to be a highly influential composition for many sculptors of the late 18th and 19th century.
£700-£1,000
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AFTER CLAUDE MICHEL CLODION (FRENCH, 1738-1814): A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH TERRACOTTA FIGURAL GROUP OF A MAIDEN AND A SATYR
the seated satyr with his right arm around the nude maiden who carries a basket of grapes, on a naturalistic base, signed 'CLODION' to the reverse, 19cm high
£300-£500
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A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A MAIDEN IN THE MANNER OF CARRIER-BELLEUSE
the nude female figure leaning against a tree stump, supporting an upturned urn issuing a stream of water, on a naturalistic base over a waisted, integral plinth, 79cm high
£1,500-£2,000
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A LARGE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 'BOULLE' STYLE TORTOISESHELL, BRASS INLAID AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED BRACKET CLOCK SIGNED ST. MARTIN, PARIS
of typical scrolling form, the top surmounted by a winged putto, with a sunburst mask flanked by a pair of female terms, with reed and acanthus mounts over scrolling feet, the circular brass, twelve piece enamelled dial with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute markers, the centre signed 'St. MARTIN A PARIS', the twin train movement striking on a bell, with outside countwheel, with sunburst mask pendulum, the bracket of tapering form with shell work boss, the clock 75cm high, 103cm high overall
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£1,500-£2,000
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A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE CARTEL CLOCK
in the Louis XV style, the case with pierced trelliswork, C scrolls and rocailles, surmounted by a pair of winged putti, the twelve piece enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell (now lacking), 77cm high
£2,000-£3,000
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A MID 18TH CENTURY VERNIS MARTIN AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED BRACKET CLOCK SIGNED 'LEDOUX, PARIS'
decorated with flowers and birds on a green ground, the pagoda top surmounted by an asymmetric urn, with gilt bronze mounts in the Rococo style with scrolling foliage and C scrolls, the sides with trelliswork frets, the the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and Arabic outer track, the single train movement with silk suspension and with pull repeat striking on a bell (cord and hammer now lacking), pendulum present, the matching bracket also decorated with flowers, 76cm high overall
The movement is ticking but the pull repeat is not functioning, not fully tested. One foot detached. A vernis martin clock of similar design but with musical movement by the Parisian ébéniste Jean Goyer (b. 1731, maître, 1760) was sold at Bonhams, New York, 7 June 2016, lot 110. That clock was stamped Goyer, who specialised in the production of vernis martin clocks during the mid 18th century and may well have produced the present example.
£400-£600
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 'BOULLE' TYPE BRONZE AND TORTOISESHELL BRACKET CLOCK WITH FOURTEEN DAY MOVEMENT
the case of typical scrolling form, surmounted by a figure of winged Peace raised on a globe, with flaming finials to the shoulders and glazed pendulum aperture, the twelve piece enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin train fourteen day movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, with mask pendulum, the bracket with rocaille and C scroll mounts, the clock 67cm high, 88cm high overall (2)
The movement is currently ticking and striking but not tested or guaranteed.
£2,200-£2,500
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A MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 'BOULLE STYLE' TORTOISESHELL, GILT AND CUT BRASS CLOCK GARNITURE
the clock of typical scrolling, shaped form, with acanthus mounts, the sides with gilt brass trellis frets, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute markers, indistinctly signed 'ROUEN', the twin train movement stamped 'A.D. MOUGIN' with outside countwheel striking on a coiled steel gong, with pendulum, the garniture candelabra with four scrolling branches centred by a fifth with a snuffer, the clock 46cm high (3)
£800-£1,200
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A SMALL 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND ENAMELLED MANTEL CLOCK
in the Rococo style, the ornate case with stylised foliage and C scrolls, the blue dial with floral decoration and Roman numerals in gilt cartouches, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell (detached) stamped 'JAPY FRERES MED D'HONN', 27cm high
£300-£500
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A PAIR OF MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ROCOCO REVIVAL BRONZE FIGURAL WALL LIGHTS / APPLIQUES
the backplates cast with a male and female Chinese figural term, the bodies terminating in acanthus and shellwork ends, each issuing a pair of asymmetric branches cast with foliage and C scrolls, with pierced, leafy collars and trumpet shaped nozzles, 48cm high (2)
A further pair of wall appliques of this design but of smaller size were sold at Christie's, London, 5 February 2013, lot 273
£800-£1,200
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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE FIRE DOGS
in the Rococo style, surmounted by floral urns over scrolling bodies with trellis work, foliage and C scrolls, 38cm high (2)
£200-£300
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A LARGE PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE CANDLEABRA IN THE MANNER OF MEISSONIER
the asymmetric shafts and bases modelled with C scrolls, rocialles and shellwork, each issuing five scrolling, acanthus wrapped branches terminating in leafy collars and foliate nozzles, drilled for electricity, one with gilding worn, 67cm high (2)
£1,000-£1,500
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A MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ROCOCO REVIVAL GILT BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK BY BOZZO, ANGERS
the case ornately decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolling foliage, the signed, white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute markers, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, stamped 'E.D.', with pendulum, 35cm high
£200-£300
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 'BOULLE' STYLE TORTOISESHELL, CUT BRASS AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED BRACKET CLOCK
the arched case surmounted by a pagoda type top and a gilt figure of a putto with a scythe, the hinged front door with a mount depicting an allegorical maiden, on four scrolling feet, the brass and enamelled twelve piece dial with Roman numerals, and engraved Arabic numerals for minutes, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a coiled steel gong, stamped 'S. Marti MEDAILLE DE BRONZE', 86cm high
The movement is winding and striking, not fully tested or guaranteed.
£800-£1,200
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A FRENCH NAPOLEON III PERIOD GILT BRONZE AND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK
the break-arch case surmounted by an urn and with acanthus mounts, with fluted pilasters to the front and raised on an inverted break-front plinth over toupie feet, the porcelain panels with Watteau-esque fetes gallantes scenes of on a lavender ground, the side panels with ribbon-tied floral sprigs, the dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement with pendulum striking on a bell, 40cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£2,000-£3,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE PENDULE D'OFFICER BY PLANCHON, PARIS
the case of break-arch form and surmounted by a foliate swing handle, with glazed sides and raised on four toupie feet, the white enamelled dial signed 'Planchon Paris', with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute markers, the twin train movement signed 'PLANCHON' and with 'VINCENTI & CIE MEDAILLE D'ARGENT 1855' stamp, with platform escapement striking on a coiled steel gong, 19cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed. Mathieu Planchon was a well regarded clockmaker of the last quarter of 19th century Paris. First apprenticed to his father, he then worked with the famous horologist Robert Houdin in 1865. He had set up his own shop at Rue Vieille du Temple by 1880 and by 1890 had premises at the Palais Royale, Paris. He specialised in producing clocks in the Louis XV and Louis XVI style such as the present example. See Tardy, p. 525.
£600-£800
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE LAMP BASE
the body of baluster form with reeded decoration, surmounted by an oil lamp fitting with pierced gilt bronze, lambrequin top, the removable oil reservoir now with an electric nozzle, with ram mask mounts hung with drapery, on a spreading socle over a square base, fitted for electricity, 55cm high
£600-£800
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A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY MARBLE AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED URN
in the Louis XVI style, the bulbous body below the gilt mounted neck with oak and acorn leaf decoration, flanked by a pair of female caryatid handles, raised on a pierced spreading foot over a fluted and shaped base, 39cm high x 41cm wide
£1,000-£1,500
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A FINE AND LARGE 19TH CENTURY GILT BRONZE LOUIS XVI STYLE ADJUSTABLE FIRE FENDER
the ends of faceted form and cast with strapwork, scrolling acanthus leaves, and urns hung with floral garlands, each end raised on four tapering plinth feet, the supports with classical, sunburst masks and with a further smaller urn, the central rail with conforming balustrade, 62cm high, 88cm at minimum and 135cm fully extended,
£800-£1,200
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE ADJUSTABLE FIRE FENDER
in the Louis XVI style, the end supports surmounted by swagged urns with ram mask mounts, over fluted columns beside balustrades, the main rail with fluted balusters, 37cm high, 106cm wide fully extended
£300-£500
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH MARBLE AND GILT BRONZE PORTICO CLOCK GARNITURE
the clock surmounted by an urn with floral garland, flanked by a pair of urn finials and raised on four plain columns over a demi-lune plinth and toupie feet, the white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, stamped '6160', the original sunburst mask pendulum also stamped '6160', the garniture candelabra also hung with floral garlands and each with a pair of candle nozzles centred by a fruiting finial, on circular bases, 42cm high (3)
The movement is ticking and striking but not tested for any length of time or guaranteed.
£300-£500
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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH GILT BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE PORTICO CLOCK BY THOMAS HAWLEY, LONDON
the drum case with urn finial supported on a demi-lune base over four freestanding columns and a conforming plinth, the white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, the single train timepiece movement with silk suspension, inscribed to the backplate 'Thomas Hawley, Strand N.59', 36.5cm high
Thomas Hawley was watchmaker to King George III and is recorded as working at 75 Strand, London between 1760 and 1828. An early 19th century gilt bronze figural timepiece by Thomas Hawley was sold at Sotheby's London, 2 December 2008, lot 220.
£300-£500
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE SIGNED J. CAMELIN
the clock modelled as a globe supported on stylised clouds, with a winged putto beside, on an oval shaped base with gilt bronze relief over four toupie feet, the dial with applied gilt numerals signed 'J. Camelin', the twin train movement stamped 'VINCENTI & CIE MEDAILLE D'ARGENT', striking on a bell, the garniture candelabra modelled with Bacchic putti after Clodion, on circular bases and conforming toupie feet, the clock 29cm high, the candelabra 30.5cm high (3)
The movement is winding and the escapement moving freely and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£800-£1,200
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A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTS URNS AND COVERS
the domed covers surmounted by fruiting finials, the baluster bodies decorated with a Bacchic maiden offering grapes to a satyr herm to one urn, the other depicting Venus crowned with a floral headdress by a flying putto, with two further putto, hounds and doves, the reverse panels depicting floral musical trophies, within gilt borders on a blue ground, raised on gilt bronze spreading feet over fluted pedestal bases and re-entrant cut plinths, 82cm high (2)
£5,000-£8,000
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A 19TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN EBONISED, ALABASTER AND GILT METAL MOUNTED PORTICO CLOCK
the drum case surmounted by an eagle, raised on six freestanding columns over a plinth base, with mirrored back and mask pendulum, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement with square plates and silk suspension striking on a coiled gong, 55cm high
The movement is currently ticking and striking but not fully tested for any length of time or guaranteed.
£250-£350
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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EMPIRE PERIOD GILT BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK
the plinth case surmounted by a figure of Apollo with a lyre, beside a flaming torchere, the plinth with gilt mounts depicting cornucopiae, urns, quivers and other classical motifs, over four foliate cast feet, the dial with Roman numerals, indistinctly signed, the twin train movement with silk suspension and outside countwheel, lacking bell and pendulum, stamped 'BECHOT', 46cm high
£1,000-£1,500
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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EMPIRE PERIOD GILT BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK
the plinth case surmounted by a pair of wrestling Cupids after Etienne Maurice Falconet, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, 38.5cm high
£500-£800
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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE CANDLESTICKS MODELLED WITH LIONS
each with a single upward scrolling, acanthus wrapped branch terminating in a lobed, trumpet shaped nozzle and supported on a rectangular plinth, with a reclining lion atop, 22cm high (2)
£600-£800
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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY EMPIRE STYLE GLASS AND GILT BRONZE LAMP BASES
of baluster form, with putti caryatid handles over spreading, circular feet, later adapted for electricity, 32cm high (2)
£1,200-£1,800
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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH RESTAURATION PERIOD GILT BRONZE THREE LIGHT CANDELABRA
each with twin foliate branches terminating in leaf and berry cast drip pans and urn shaped nozzles, supported on a further urn shaped nozzle above a tapering ringed stem and a domed, circular foot, with fine engine turned decoration throughout and further nozzle to the centre, 42cm high (2)
For a similar pair of candelabra sold at auction see Tajan, Paris, 5 December 2003, lot 177.
£400-£600
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A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK WITH MASONIC PLAQUETTE
the clock movement within a four glass case with bevelled glass panels, surmounted by a figure of Apollo with a lyre, raised on a plinth base with scrolling foliate mounts, a laurel wreath and further lyre, with a brass plaquette applied to the inside of the glazed door inscribed 'PRESENTED TO BRO. WM. SPEARS P.M. BY THE BRETHREN OF LODGE 500 AS A TOKEN OF THEIR ESTEEM & REGARD FOR HIS SERVICES A TREASURER FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS LODGE CENTENARY, MARCH 1809-1909', the gilt bezel enclosing the enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement striking on a coiled steel gong, with twin tube mercury pendulum, 57cm high
The movement is winding, ticking and striking but not fully tested for any length of time or guaranteed.
£2,000-£3,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE EMPIRE STYLE MANTEL CLOCK THE DIAL SIGNED 'LEROY & FILS'
the case with canted plinth base surmounted by a classical maiden and a pair of doves, with an oval tablet inscribed 'AMITIE POUR LA VIE', the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement stamped 'JAPY FRERES MED D'HONNEUR', striking on a bell, 28cm high
£300-£500
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A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK
the dial set within a plinth, with a figure of a classical muse playing the harp seated on a cushion above, with laurel wreaths and bunch of flowers at her feet, the stepped plinth base with a gilt circular portrait depicting a classical male in profile flanked by leaf and berry and acanthus foliate mounts, the gilt guilloche decorated bezel enclosing the white enamelled Roman dial, with relief centre depicting a maiden pouring water for an eagle, the twin train movement stamped 'A.D. MOUGIN DEUX MEDAILLES', striking on a bell, 56cm high
£1,200-£1,800
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A FINE AND LARGE FRENCH RESTAURATION PERIOD (CIRCA 1823-1828) GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK BY PIERRE-CESAR HONORE PONS (1773-1851)
modelled as a classical muse with floral headdress leaning against a pedestal with gilt foliate border over a plinth base with lappet and floral border and applied relief of a thyrsus hung with a floral garland, the gilt, serpent cast bezel enclosing the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and five minute outer track, the twin train movement stamped 'PONS MEDAILLE D'ARGENT 1823', with silk suspension and outside countwheel striking on a bell, 66cm high
Pons won a gold medal in 1827 and changed their stamp to 'PONS MEDAILLE D'OR 1827' the year after, which means the present clock was produced between 1823 and 1828.
£1,500-£2,000
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