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562/08: A bit of an enigma! This is a large and extremely heavy 19th century bronze which appears to depict an Egyptian goddess. She stands partially naked holding a staff in one hand and an 'ankh' in the other, whilst dressed in a loincloth and cloak, her mid-length hair embellised with a stylised head-dress. She stands barefoot on a plinth which is cast with various heiroglyphics - meaning unknown! A high quality and impressive 30ins high.
c1880?.............................................£1850 |
| 563/08: Valentin: This is a truly "mouth-watering" and charming Art Nouveau period German bronze study of a naked young lady seated upon and holding the mane of a fully-grown lion. Beautifully modelled and cast and of particularly fine detail. Signed in the manque: "Valentin Fecit" and "Gesellschaftvorm.H.Gladenback.Sohn."
c1890.........................................£1650 |
| 564/08: Unsigned: A gorgeous and beautifully carved alabaster study of a semi-naked "goddess"(?) dressed in diaphonous robes and with flowers in her hair. She 'glides' charmingly with flowers held in her left hand, whilst a cherub also dances at her feet. Quite large and really most impressive: 26ins high.
c1870..................................£2350 |
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565/08: An unusual and particularly well painted watercolour portrait of Henry Rich, The Earl of Holland which is also a bit of an enigma, as it is unsigned and undated, although there is reference to the date 1649 on both the front tablet and the detailed hand-written inscription on the reverse (See larger picture). The quality of the painting is truly superb.
Unknown date............................. £750 |
| 566/08: An impressive and most attractive oil painting - on canvas - of quite a rare subject: early yachts racing presumably off the Isle of Wight. In its original carved and gilded frame, but in need of a clean, this good painting was clearly done by a professional; the sea is most evocative and there is a paddle steamer (ferry?) depicted in the sunlight to the rear.
c1900.............................................. £1250 |
| 567/08: Upper: Grainger Smith: a charming watercolour of a group of children playing on the seashore, with the sea behind and tall cliffs beyond. 20ins x 17ins including frame.
c1930s..................................... £395
Lower Mary Ritchey: A beautifully painted oil on panel of three young girls playing with nets amongst the rock pools of Cornwall. **Mary Ritchey, a member of the Society of Women Artists, lived in Polperro 1932-1935, where this is likely to have been painted. 23ins x 21ins
c1930s.....................................£585 |
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568/08: Fesler Felix: A gorgeous cold-painted Austrian bronze study of a naked lady - presumably a performer on stage - scantily dressed in an "Egyptian" head-dress and ornate thong, with a snake entwined around her arms. Signed in the manque and raised on a rouge marble base. 15ins high.
c1880..........................................£1250 |
| 569/08: Two PAIRS of table lustres: Upper: Pair of twin-branch 19th century lustres of gilt bronze and Wedgewood style mounts, raised on lion's paw feet. Fitted for electricity.
c1900...............................................£780
Lower: A good pair of Regency period ormolu twin-branch lustres with cast pineapple finials and ornate circular cast bases.
c1830.............................................£750
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| 570/08: Three good tea caddies:
Top: A fine George III oval tea caddy inlaid with an urn and scrolls to the front and an oval paterae to the lid; lead lining; c1785...............................................£1150
Centre: A good 19th century cube caddy veneered all over in amboyna-wood with ebony edges; the interior with a lid and lead lining.
c1825..............................................£495
Lower: A fine late 18th century Sheraton period double tea caddy, inlaid to the lid, back and all sides with oval panels of burr yew surrounded by harebells etc.
c1785.............................................. £850
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