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TWO IRANIAN (PAHLAVI OR QAJAR) GLAZED CERAMIC BOTTLES IN THE FORM OF NUDES
the vessels each modelled as a nude maiden raised on integral shaped bases,
both 32cm high (2)
£300-£500
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λ A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD EROTIC IVORY SCULPTURE
modelled as a parasol, the removable handle carved to the inside with an erotic scene,
26cm long
£500-£800
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A 20TH CENTURY BRONZE FIGURE OF A NUDE GIRL
the reclining nude on a shaped integral base, signed indistinctly to the base, green patination,
25cm high x 38cm wide
£1,200-£1,800
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BARBARA TRIBE (1913-2000) AAR: AN EROTIC BRONZE GROUP OF A COUPLE 'AFTER WOLF'
number 7/12, dated 1971 and signed 'Barbara Tribe' inscribed 'AFTER WOLF', on a rectangular base, mid brown patination, raised on a rectangular wooden plinth,
30cm high x 32cm wide overall
£800-£1,200
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A 20TH CENTURY PATINATED BRONZE STUDY OF A NUDE GIRL
the girl seated with legs crossed and hair tumbling down her side, unsigned, mid brown patination, raised on a polished wood rectangular plinth,
22cm high overall
£400-£600
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VICTOR SALMONES (MEXICAN, 1937-1989): A SMALL BRONZE STUDY OF A HALF LENGTH EROTIC NUDE
her head thrown back and long hair flowing down her back, mid brown patination, signed 'V. SALMONES 2/10 W-3', on a rectangular perspex plinth,
24cm high
£200-£300
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A 18TH CENTURY JAPANESE EROTIC PRINT
attributed to Katsukawa Shuncho (act. c. 1780 - 1800), a colour woodblock print depicting a woman and her lover beside a shamisen.
25 x 37.2cm.
£300-£400
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A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE EROTIC PRINT
attributed to Keisai Eisen (1790 - 1848), a colour woodblock print depicting lovers in a boudoir.
26 x 38cm.
£600-£800
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A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE EROTIC PRINT.
Utamaro school, a woodblock print depicting a woman and a peddler making love.
25 x 38cm, mounted.
£300-£400
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A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE EROTIC PRINT.
Utamaro school, a colour woodblock print depicting a couple making love beside a shamisen.
25 x 37.5cm.
£300-£400
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PAUL WUNDERLICH NACH HIERONYMUS BOSCH TASCHENSPIELER [AFTER HIERONYMUS BOSCH. CONJURER] (1981)
artist's proof, lithograph, signed in pencil, inscribed and dated within the image in mirror writing, 'Matthieu Litho Switzerland' embossment, some surface marking,
520 x 420mm.
Provenance:
'Magic in Art', the collection of German magician Mr. Cox. He had the collection on display at a theatre and magic museum in Lüneburg.
£200-£300
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A 19TH CENTURY EROTIC MEDALLION IN BURR MAPLE CIRCULAR CASE
the circular case opening to reveal the cast metal relief depicting an erotic scene with two figures riding a donkey,
6.5cm wide
£80-£120
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ROBERT DOISNEAU (1912-1994)
THE PERFORMANCE: M. WAGNER, OWNER OF THE FLEA CIRCUS HOLDS THE BOX WHICH CONTAINS THE TROUPE OF FLEAS, AND THE TWEEZERS, WATCHED BY HIS CHILD AUDIENCE, c.1950
vintage silver gelatin print, paper size 180mm x 240mm, variously annotated in ink and pencil on the verso, various credit stamps including photographers cr edit stamp and press label on the verso,
£200-£300
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ROBERT DOISNEAU (1912-1994)
FLEA CIRCUS WITH GUN CARRIAGE,
1950, vintage silver gelatin print, paper size 180mm x 170mm, artists wet stamp on the verso
£200-£300
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ROBERT DOISNEAU (1912-1994)
A FLEA TOWS A GUN CARRIAGE AS PART OF WAGNER'S FLEA CIRCUS,
c.1950, vintage silver gelatin print, paper size 180mm x 240mm, various credit stamps and press labels on the verso
£300-£500
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STAN HEALY (1918-1996)
ROAD ACCIDENT, MISSOULA,
silver gela tin print, printed 2000, paper size 202mm x 253mm, numbered '43/100', artists wet stamp and editioned on the verso
£100-£150
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ALDO ROSSI (1931-1997)
JEFF MONROE UNDER HAWAKAPIAI FALLS II, KAUAI, HAWAII,
1994, silver gelatin print, paper size 406mm x 508mm, numbered '2/25', signed, titled and dated and editioned in pencil on the verso
£100-£150
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JUDITH MCMILLAN B.1945
MAGNOLIA AND MOTH,
2002 silver gelatin print, paper size 406mm x 508mm, 20mm border around, signed, dated, editioned and titled in pencil on verso
£100-£150
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JUDITH MCMILLAN B.1945
OPTIC EXPLORATION: ZANDESCHIA NO 2 (CALLA LILY),
2002, silver gelatin print, paper size 406mm x 508mm, 20mm border around, numbered '11/15'
£100-£150
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JUDITH MCMILLAN B.1945
OPTIC EXPLORATION: BRUGMANSIA X CANDIDA (YELLOW ANGEL'S TRUMPET),
2000, silver gelatin print, paper size 406mm x 508mm, 20mm border around, signed, dated, editioned and titled in pencil on verso
£100-£150
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JUDITH MCMILLAN B.1945
OPTIC EXPLORATION: MAGNOLIA STELLATA (STAR MAGNOLIA),
2000, silver gelatin print, paper size 406mm x 508mm, 20mm border around, numbered '11/15', signed, dated, editioned and titled in pencil on verso
£100-£150
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A RARE THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY FRENCH MUSICAL AUTOMATON SINGING BIRD CLOCK BY BLAIZE BONTEMS, PARIS
the automaton figure of a musician playing the violin beneath a tree filled with birds, the birds singing and some hopping from branch to branch when playing, also with a glass revolving waterfall, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the twin barrel movement with recoil anchor escapement, Brocot suspension and countwheel striking on a bell, the backplate stamped 'Japy Freres', with a separate musical movement fitted to the giltwood and composition base, activated with three switches to the side of the base, the reverse to tree stamped 'B O/ N/ T', with winder,
75cm high x 60cm wide x 30.5cm deep
The automaton and musical movement are functioning but not fully tested or guaranteed..
£8,000-£12,000
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A 19TH CENTURY AND LATER GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE ANNULAR URN CLOCK
the urn annular clock with removable lid surmounted by a serpent opening to access the movement within, the serpent's tongue indicating the time, over the circular set Roman and Arabic dials, raised on an associated late 19th century gilt bronze base of square form, set with a barometer to the front and with copper electrotype panels to the sides,
40cm high
£600-£800
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY AND LATER FRENCH SPELTER FIGURAL TORSION PENDULUM MYSTERY CLOCK
modelled as a figure of Adonis holding a caduceus in his left hand an a finial in his right, from which the torsion pendulum is suspended, raised on a circular ebonised base, the pendulum rod contained within a silvered tube, the associated spherical case painted blue and with applied Roman numerals, the associated late 19th century movement within powering the swing of the pendulum rod,
70cm high
The clock is running but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£800-£1,200
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A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVERED AND LACQUERED BRASS AUTOMATA COMPENDIUM IN THE FORM OF A LIGHTHOUSE
the silvered rotating upper section with a 2.5 inch silvered Roman clock dial set opposite a conforming aneroid barometer dial, each dial interspersed by a thermometer , one for Centigrade and one for Fahrenheit, rotating atop the brickwork column and stepped base containing the automata mechanism wound on opening the lowermost door to reveal the winding square, mounted on a Belgian slate base. with winder,
43cm high.
In working order but not fully tested or guaranteed.
Auction Comparable:
See Bonhams, London, Fine Clocks sale 14 December 2016, lot 6.
Related Literature:
A similar model can be found in Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks by Derek Roberts, p.257, Fig. 22-7.
Footnote:
This clock is notable for the similarity to the example in the Imperial Palace, China.
£1,500-£2,000
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN SPELTER SWINGING PENDULUM MYSTERY CLOCK BY THE ANSONIA CLOCK CO
modelled as a classical maiden raised on a waisted circular base, holding a rod in her left hand which supports the swinging pendulum clock, with adjustable pendulum terminating in a brass bob cast with a female head, the Arabic dial signed 'MANUFACTURED BY ANSONIA CLOCK CO. NEW YORK, USA',
71cm high
The clock is ticking and swinging but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£400-£600
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY GERMAN PATINATED AND GILT METAL SWINGING PENDULUM CLOCK MODELLED AS AN ELEPHANT
the elephant raised on an oval wooden base, the swinging clock balanced on a rod protruding from the end of his trunk, the gilt metal clock swinging from his trunk as it ticks, with white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, terminating in the adjustable pendulum with three rods terminating in a conical tip, the single train timepiece movement by Junghans, winding from the back,
28cm high
The movement is ticking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£250-£350
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A NOVELTY BRASS 'SCISSORS' FUSEE SKELETON CLOCK
with typical brass frame and silvered, Roman dial, the single train fusee timepiece movement with two contra-oscillating compound pendulums modelled as scissor handles, and with crossbeat escapement, raised on a plinth base and fixed within a glass and stained wood cabinet,
the clock 54cm high, the cabinet 66cm high
£500-£800
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A RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY AUTOMATON IN DISPLAY CASE DEPICTING A BOY ON A SWING, PROBABLY GERMAN
the stained wood hanging display case with glazed front and sides, revealing the automata scene depicting a covered niche with a sofa and a parrot hanging within, with a swing on which a porcelain figure of a boy in 18th century dress swings, with a carved and painted wood balustrade around him and flanked by moss and foliage, the back of the display case with the movement activated by a pull cord, the movement powering the swing,
108cm high x 40cm wide
£2,000-£3,000
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A FINE AND RARE MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE AND GLASS MYSTERY CLOCK BY JEAN EUGENE ROBERT-HOUDIN
the circular gilt bezel enclosing the replaced transparent glass dial with single gilt hand and Roman numerals, signed 'ROBERT HOUDIN', raised on a twin acanthus support enclosing the gear that operates the hand, over the outswept plinth decorated cast with a caryatid figure issuing acanthus leaves, over a further giltwood plinth base with shell motif, the twin train movement with outside countwheel and silk suspension striking on a bell, signed 'ROMOLI & HAUSBOURG A PARIS', (lacking pendulum),
43cm high including giltwood plinth,
The movement is winding and striking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
Related Literature:
Derek Roberts, 'Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks', pp 225-226.
£6,000-£8,000
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λ AN ART DECO STYLE BURR WALNUT AND GILT METAL CONICAL PENDULUM MYSTERY CLOCK
the late 19th century French gilt spelter figure of a maiden signed 'Ferrille Suan', holding aloft the swinging pendulum in her left hand, terminating in a pear shaped bob which rotates around the rod below, raised on an associated Art Deco period burr walnut and ivory inlaid clock case of cube form, inlaid with ivory baton numerals and a geometric design to the base, raised on ball feet, the single train brass movement with backplate stamped with two arrows,
59cm high
The clock is working but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£1,000-£1,500
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A 20TH CENTURY INDUSTRIAL STYLE BRONZE LOCOMOTIVE AUTOMATON CLOCK AFTER THE MODEL BY GUILMET
modelled as a steam train, the wheels driven by a separate mechanism within the train which rotates the automata wheels when the lever is pulled, the funnel set with a thermometer, an aneroid barometer to the central boiler of the train, and a 19th century clock dial and movement fitted at the end, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals, the recessed gilt centre signed 'A. WEHRLE & SONS CAMBRIDGE AND NEWMARKET', the twin train movement stamped 'Japy Freres', striking the bell fitted on the top of the train (not currently connected), on a black marble plinth with brass rails, and brass bracket feet,
47cm wide x 40cm deep x 46cm high
The train movement is working but not fully tested or guaranteed.
Related Literature:
See; Derek Roberts, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, Atglen PA USA, 1999, pp. 253- 270 for images of 19th century examples by Guilmet.
£1,500-£2,000
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN PATINATED BRASS CLOCK MODELLED AS AN AUTOMOBILE BY THE ANSONIA CLOCK CO.
cast in relief and depicting the early car with a driver wearing a cap, the white enamelled dial and movement fitted in the front wheel, signed to the dial 'MANUFACTURED BY THE ANSONIA CLOCK CO. NEW YORK', the silvered back covered inscribed 'PAT APRIL 23D 1878 MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', the single train, timepiece movement winding from the back,
13cm high
The movement is ticking but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£250-£350
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A CHINESE STYLE GILT METAL, PEARL AND SEMI PRECIOUS STONE MOUNTED MUSICAL TABLE CLOCK
of portico form, the circular case surmounted by an oval cabochon of turquoise stone, raised on a pair of columns terminating in pierced bases cast with C scrolls and flowerheads, raised on a rectangular plinth base with engine turned decoration, with four further turquoise cabochons to the corners, over four scrolling feet, the gilt dial with enamelled Roman numerals, the hinged back cover with filigree work, with a single train movement decorated with foliage and flowerheads, the base fitted with a musical movement activated by winding from the underside,
23cm high
£1,200-£1,800
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A 1930'S GERMAN CARVED WOOD DOG CLOCK WITH MOVING EYES INDICATING THE TIME
the dog with eyes with pupils and a small mark in each eye moving around to indicate the time, with painted five minute markers around each eye, the timepiece movement fitted within the dogs head,
16cm high
£150-£200
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CARRIAGE CLOCK IN A CARVED WOOD CASE
the case with bevelled glazed front and sides, with Corinthian columns to the corners, on a plinth base, the silvered and engraved dial with Roman numerals, the single train timepiece movement with lever platform escapement,
13cm high
£120-£150
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY MINIATURE MUSIC BOX BY P.V.F.
the burr walnut and mother of pearl inlaid case of domed form, the interior with paper label inscribed 'P.V.F.' and listing the five airs, including Rule Britannia',
12.5cm wide
In working order but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£120-£180
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A FINE AND LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY SWISS MUSIC BOX PLAYING EIGHTEEN AIRS BY NICOLE FRERES, GENEVA
the rosewood case with inlaid decoration to the lid depicting an oval cartouche flanked by griffins, the inside of the lid with a paper label signed 'NICOLE FRERES GENEVA pour Wales & McCulloch, 22 Ludgate Hill, Londres', playing tunes by Haydn, Mozart and Mendelsohn among others, with glazed dust cover, signed 'NICOLE FRERES GENEVE' and numbered 44349,
79cm wide x 29cm deep x 19cm high
In working order.
Provenance:
Keith Harding FBHI.
£3,000-£5,000
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY GILT BRASS SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE AUTOMATON
the domed cage surmounted by a ring handle and raised on a circular base, the cage enclosing two moving birds with brightly coloured plumage, when wound the switch to the base activates the birds and they sing with their beaks moving and wings fluttering,
51cm high
In working order but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£800-£1,200
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH COIN IN SLOT SINGING BIRDS IN CAGE AUTOMATON
the domed cage with ring handle over and raised on a rectangular giltwood and gesso base decorated with floral motifs and fitted with a drawer which the coin drops in to, the cage with hinged door enclosing two birds with coloured plumage that sing and move when a coin is dropped into the slot,
52cm high
In working order, but not fully tested or guaranteed.
£1,200-£1,800
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AN UNUSUAL LAMP DECORATED WITH A TAXIDERMY PYTHON TOGETHER WITH A TAXIDERMY PUFFER FISH
the coiled snake wrapped around a leather covered stem, the shade formed with porcupine quills,
the lamp 69cm high, the fish 51cm long (2)
£150-£200
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A PAIR OF 20TH CENTURY EAST NIGERIAN BRONZE MODELS OF UNICORNS
the standing animals with relief cast spherical decoration to the bodies, 28cm high (2)
£80-£120
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A RARE EARLY 20TH CENTURY MAHOGANY 'GLENISTER'S PATENT' RECLINING GAMING CHAIR BY ALBERT GLENISTER, CIRCA 1919
the two arm supports with hinged lids and circular dished front ends, one lid enclosing a baize lined divided interior, two pull-out compartments and some playing cards, the other lid enclosing a baize lined compartment incorporating five divisions with two associated decanters and two glasses, above a shaped slide to the front opening to reveal a hinged adjustable footrest, on castors, the reverse applied with an oval plaque which reads: 'GLENISTER'S PATENT.. OF 1916, Rd. DESIGN No. 657361'.
80cm wide
Please see additional images showing the complicated designs originally produced by Albert Glenister dated April 1919.
£3,000-£5,000
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A RARE 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY, WALNUT AND SATINWOOD MARQUETRY TABLE DEPICTING AN ASTROLABE
the rectangular top centred by the marquetry depiction of an astrolabe inscribed 'ORIZ OCCIDENTE ONTE', flanked by crossbanded decoration and a raised moulded edge, with frieze drawer over square tapering legs,
104cm wide x 59cm deep x 73cm high
£500-£800
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A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY CARVED AND STAINED WOOD GROTTO TABLE
in the Italian Baroque style, the shaped and moulded top painted to resemble marble, over the four foliate carved, scrolling supports centred by a large shell, on shaped plinth base with egg and dart border and four paw feet,
144cm wide x 92cm high
£800-£1,200
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A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY MUGHAL MAHOGANY AND BONE INLAID SAVONAROLA CHAIRS
the backs carved with pairs of stylised peacocks, the legs and arm rest formed from five scrolling supports, inlaid with scrolling floral tendrils,
100cm high x 74cm wide x 47cm deep (2)
£1,500-£2,000
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A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH ART NOUVEAU CAST IRON, BRASS AND GLASS BISTRO TABLES
the Parisian style circular occasional tables with stylised foliate supports terminating in three foliate feet, with moulded brass edges enclosing the glass glass tops,
56cm diameter x 70cm high (2)
£1,200-£1,800
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A LATE 19TH CENTURY ANGLO-INDIAN CARVED AND GILDED TEAK CAMEL TABLE
in the form of a standing camel raised on an octagonal base with chequered design, supporting the octagonal carved table top on his back, with a border of relief decoration of floral tendrils,
67cm high, the top 46cm wide
Auction comparable:
See Christie's, London, 'The Collector' sale, 23 May 2018, lot 101, sold for £9,300.
£2,000-£3,000
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A 1930'S ART DECO STYLE STAINED BEECH AND FAUX ROSEWOOD FOOTBALL TABLE
with painted wood playing figures and chrome mounts including ashtray, raised on four moulded square legs, with two balls,
138cm wide x 72cm deep x 91cm high
Auction Comparable:
See Bonhams, London, for a mid 20th century example, 23 February 2016, lot 312 sold £9,300.
£5,000-£8,000
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