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Australian, European & Asian Decorative Arts, Day 2 — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:149
Sale Title:Australian, European & Asian Decorative Arts, Day 2Lots with images:149
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:100
Date:27-Nov-2013
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A Royal Worcester reticulated vase and cover by George Owen, dated 1912, of quatrelobed form, pierced with a large band of honeycomb below a unique band of scrollwork piercing divided into the four arcaded panels beneath tooled gold ornament, conforming cover with gilt finial, 10 cm high, gold factory mark, shape number H175, incised signature G Owen
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A Chamberlain's Worcester and a Royal Worcester reticulated cup and saucer, circa 1885, each with honeycomb pierced reticulation, one painted in colours of turquoise and pink with raised jewelled decoration, the other finely pierced with gilt decoration and highlights, 6.5 cm high, green printed factory marks (4)
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A Royal Worcester reticulated vase and cover by George Owen, dated 1907, the tapered cylindrical body with bands of reticulated honeycomb, trellis work and acanthus decoration, the handles formed as delicately modelled tree branches, with a domed pierced cover decorated with beaded decoration surmounted by branch form finial, extensive gilt highlights throughout, 12 cm, gold factory mark, shape number 2366, incised G Owen
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A Royal Worcester reticulated porcelain tea set, circa 1880, comprising a teapot, a cream jug, a covered sugar basin, a plate and a cup and saucer, each with honeycomb reticulation, painted in colours of turquoise, red and pink with raised jewelled decoration and gilt highlights, the teapot 13 cm high, puce and green factory marks
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A Royal Worcester reticulated vase by George Owen, dated 1922, raised on a pierced circular foot, the body with dual bands of honeycomb reticulation flanked by leaf capped handles, slender fluted neck, gilt highlights and fine all-over gilt decoration, 16 cm high, gold mark, gilder's mark 61, shape number 1539, incised signature G Owen
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A Royal Worcester reticulated vase by George Owen, dated 1909, raised on a circular foot the baluster body finely pierced with a band of honeycomb and foliate reticulation, flanked by shaped handles rising to a slender fluted neck, 16 cm, gold factory mark, shape number 2440, incised G Owen
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A Royal Worcester reticulated vase by George Owen, dated 1923, raised on a pierced circular foot, the body with dual bands of beaded honeycomb reticulation flanked by leaf capped pierced handles, slender fluted neck, gilt highlights and fine all-over gilt decoration, 16 cm high, gold mark, shape number 1539, incised signature G Owen
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A Pair of Grainger Worcester urns and a covered pot pourri, circa 1900, each with fine scrolling pierced and reticulated decoration and gilt highlights on a trefoil base, the vases 22 cm high, printed Grainger factory marks (3)
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A Kerr & Binns Worcester reticulated vase, circa 1860, raised on a circular foot, the tapering body above a knopped stem with pierced decoration and gilt highlights, 33 cm high, printed Kerr & Binns factory marks
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A Grainger & Co. Worcester tea set, Comprising a teapot, two handled sugar basin/sweetmeat dish and a cup and saucer with gilt highlights and decoration, the teacup with double wall construction, the tea pot 12 cm high, each piece with printed Grainger factory marks (4)
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A Royal Worcester reticulated plate by George Owen, dated 1908, of circular form with dual honeycomb bands and a beaded gilt border, the centre with an acanthus leaf gilt decoration, 20 cm diameter, gold factory mark, unsigned, This lot is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Royal Worcester Porcelain Works stating that the plate is the work of George Owen
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A Royal Worcester reticulated vase by George Owen, dated 1910, of tapering pear form with a slender neck, flanked by 'wishbone' handles terminating with loops of applied pearls, the shoulder and base of the neck moulded and pierced with acanthus leaves highlighted in gold, the body pierced with a wide band of graduated honeycomb beneath an intricate border of unique reticulation, the piercing highlighted with raised gold dots, a border of tooled gold ornament below, 16 cm high, gold mark, shape number H305…
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A Royal Worcester reticulated vase and cover by George Owen, dated 1910, raised on a circular pierced foot, the urn form body with a band of honeycomb piercing flanked by delicate scroll handles, the cover with conforming decoration, and a bud finial, 19 cm, gold factory mark, shape number 2402, incised G Owen
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A matched pair of Royal Worcester reticulated vases by George Owen, 1890 and 1921, each ovoid form body of double-walled construction with a beaded neck, pierced with a wide band of honeycomb enclosing quatrefoil cartouches painted and gilt with a landscape scene, 9 cm high, gold factory marks, gilders mark HD, one vase incised G Owen
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A Royal Worcester reticulated vase and cover by George Owen, dated 1912, of quatrelobed form with a conforming cover, both finely pierced with a band of honey comb, pierced cone finial, 15 cm, gold factory mark, shape number 639, incised G Owen
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Two Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester cups and saucers, circa 1830, one painted with an exotic bird in a landscape, each detailed with delicate gilt foliage reserves on a white ground, printed factory marks (4)
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A Royal Worcester reticulated plate by George Owen, dated 1904, of circular form with dual honeycomb bands and a beaded gilt border, the centre gilt with an acanthus leaf decoration, 19.6 cm, gold factory mark, unsigned
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A Grainger Worcester reticulated vase and cover, late 19th century, the baluster body raised on a circular foot with finely pierced scroll work decoration and gilt highlights, 30 cm high, shape number G409, green printed factory mark
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A Grainger reticulated silver capped scent bottle, circa 1900, of compressed circular form, both walls pierced with a scrolling motif centred by a flower head, moulded foliate bead borders and silver screw cover, 7 cm diameter
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Two Royal Worcester vases by Kitty Blake, dated 1930 and 1934, one of boat shaped form with scrolling acanthus handles, the other of globular form with four out swept feet, each painted with flowers, berries and leaves within gilt borders, puce printed factory marks and shape numbers H230 and H194, 23 cm and 16 cm high, puce factory marks, shape number H194 and 169
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A Royal Worcester vase and cover by John Stinton, dated 1903, the baluster body painted with a scene of highland cattle grazing in a wooded landscape, flanked by acanthus embellished handles, associated cover, 21 cm high, puce factory marks, shape number 1995
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A Royal Worcester painted fruit pot pourri vase by Harry Ayrton, dated 1952, of lobed baluster form, painted with fruit, berries and leaves within gilt pendant borders, 16 cm high, black printed factory marks, shape number H169
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A Royal Worcester Vase by Harry Stinton, dated 1911, of baluster form with loop handles, painted with a scene of highland cattle, the reverse with a lesser vignette, 15 cm high, printed factory mark, shape number G995
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A Royal Worcester porcelain plaque by Edward Townsend, circa 1970, of rectangular form within a gilt frame, painted with a scene of highland cattle by a stream, 17 x 24 cm, black printed factory marks
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A Royal Worcester vase and cover by Harry Stinton, dated 1958, of baluster form with a pierced cover, painted with a scene of highland cattle, the reverse with a lesser vignette, 13 cm high, black printed factory marks, shape number H279
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A Royal Doulton vase by George White, circa 1910, titled 'An Idle Chase', of tapering cylindrical form, painted in pastel tones with a winged female fairy chasing a dragonfly, within gilt borders, 30 cm high, green printed factory mark, signed G. White
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Two Royal Worcester cabinet plates by Raymond Rushton, dated 1935 and 1941, each finely painted with a landscape scene, one with a thatched cottage, within gilt borders, inscribed verso Bluebells, Kew Gardens and Anne Hathaways Cottage, 27.5 cm diameter, blue printed factory marks
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A George III mahogany triple pedestal dining table with later top, the rectangular top with rounded D-ends with reeded edge supported on period gun barrel columns with ring turned decoration and out-splayed legs terminating in brass castors, together with two leaves, 110 cm wide, 74 cm high. Provenance: Sir Bernard Heinz Collection The Estate of the Late Bernard Heinz. Private Collection Sydney
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A Queen Ann walnut single chair, the shaped back with curved vase shaped splat above a drop in seat, raised on slender cabriole legs with pad feet, joined by an H-stretcher
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A George III mahogany three tiered dumb waiter, the three circular tiers supported on a carved column and raised on a tripod base with pad feet, 60 cm wide, 111 cm high
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An 18th century walnut, yew and oyster veneered chest on stand, the moulded cornice above a rounded frieze, two short and three long graduated drawers, the stand with three drawers and a central carved apron, raised on slender cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, 114 cm wide, x 51 cm deep, 173 cm high
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A George III satinwood and tulip wood cross banded tea table, the serpentine shaped fold over top with cross-banded border and edge above a fiddle back veneered frieze with central raised panel, raised on slender tapering legs, 94 cm wide, x 46 cm deep, 74 cm high
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A fine mid 19th century gilt wood wall mirror, the rectangular bevelled plate within a foliate scroll carved frame with raised foliate carved corner decoration and four vacant cartouche decorations, surmounted by a Royal Crown on a cushion, 168 cm wide, 272 cm high
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A large pair of Neo-classical design painted bookcases, in the George II style the architectural pediments with central foliate design flanked by urn finials, above a pair of glazed doors enclosing three shelves with mirrored backs and sides, and a pair of panelled doors with applied urn decoration, raised on an egg and dart decorated plinth base, 172 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 292 cm high. Reference: This design has clearly been influenced by Batty Langley's 'Treasury of Designs,' 1740, see The Dictionary of…
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An Isfahan silk and wool carpet, Central Persia, the blue field decorated with scrolling leafy vines and palmettes centred by a cusped medallion framed by spandrels and ivory flowerhead borders, 431 x 309 cm
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A silk Hereke rug in tree of life pattern of birds and flowers, with spreading tree and exotic birds on a floral ground within multiple borders of birds and flowers, 157 cm wide, x 102 cm deep
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above a brushing slide and four graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, 76 cm wide, x 44 cm deep, 78 cm high
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A Regency giltwood convex mirror, the circular convex plate with an ebonised reeded slip within a circular frame mounted with balls, surmounted by a winged eagle with ball and chain, with foliate scrolled arms to either side and finial to base, 82 cm wide, x 117 cm deep
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A Regency mahogany and ebony inlaid miniature chest of drawers together with another miniature chest, the rectangular top with brass handle above four graduated drawers with ebony line inlay and brass handles, raised on turned feet, the second smaller chest with three drawers each with turned handles and bracket feet, 38 cm wide, x 15 cm deep, 44 cm high, the second one; 28 cm wide, 15 cm deep, 31 cm high, (2)
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A George III gilt brass Argand lamp, the two branches with acrolled acanthus attenuations issuing for the central tulip-shaped reservoir and cover within four radiating arms, the lower bowl decorated with four applied Pan masks wired for electricity, 50 cm wide, 30 cm high
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An Italian maiolica plate and a tazza, 17th century, of Apullian origin, the plate painted with a lady holding a flower in her mouth on a yellow ground with blue borders and decorative motifs, the tazza similarly decorated in blue with the head of a young lady wearing a necklace and crown, the plate 23.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Collection of the late Arthur Lane, Keeper of the Department of Ceramics, Victoria and Albert Museum: 1950-1963. Thence by direct descent
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Two Lombardy maiolica dishes, second half of the 18th century, Probably Pavia, painted with scenes of ruins and figures in a mountain landscape with other buildings in the background, the back painted with plants in brown, 26 cm diameter, The attribution of these plates and dishes is much discussed. There are similar examples but monogrammed on the back that have been attributed to the Manardi factory in Bassano, but there has been no archaeological or archival evidence for this. See Julia E. Poole,…
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A Dutch Delft dish, first half of 18th century, of moulded circular form, painted in under glaze blue and yellow with a running hare and a border of stylized tulips, 34 cm diameter. Provenance: Collection of the late Arthur Lane, Keeper of the Department of Ceramics, Victoria and Albert Museum: 1950-1963. Thence by direct descent
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An Italian maiolica wet drug jar, possibly Venetian, 17th century, of bulbous form with a small spout and vertical handle, decorated with a portrait cartouche to each side on a blue ground with foliate decoration, 23.5 cm high. Provenance: Collection of the late Arthur Lane, Keeper of the Department of Ceramics, Victoria and Albert Museum: 1950-1963. Thence by direct descent
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Four English and Dutch Delft plates, 18th century, comprising two Dutch delft plates, one decorated in blue with the standing figure of a man, the other with a gentleman and a lady strolling through a wooded park, a Bristol plate decorated with a river scene and an English plate with Chinese figures in a landscape within a white foliate decorated border, the largest 22 cm diameter. Provenance: Collection of the late Arthur Lane, Keeper of the Department of Ceramics, Victoria and Albert Museum: 1950-1963.…
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A collection of European porcelain, 18th century, comprising a Meissen two handled cup and saucer decorated with 'ombrierte' flowers and insects; a Zurich saucer painted with figures in a landscape; a Nove saucer and tea bowl painted in colours with lovers in a classical landscape; and Doccia tea bowl decorated with a 'galetto' design of fighting cockerels, the saucer 14 cm diameter, (6). Provenance: Private collection of the late Arthur Lane, Keeper of the Department of Ceramics, Victoria and Albert…
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Four 19th century English salt glaze jugs, comprising two Ridgeway and Abington jugs relief decorated with swans among reeds and branch handles, a Copeland and Garrett jug with a Bacchanalian scene and branch handle and a Samuel Alcock and Company jug relief decorated with a battle scene on a pale mauve ground, the tallest 22 cm high
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A Vienna porcelain vase, early 20th century, raised on a circular foot, the baluster body painted with a small red crested bird on a gilded branch, flanked by scrolling drop-ring handles rising to a pierced and fluted neck, gilt highlights, 33 cm high, (red printed Vienna factory mark and scripted 5380II 13./2450)
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A Royal Worcester dish by Reginald Austin, dated 1930, of shallow boat shaped form painted with pheasants sitting on pine branches, within beaded gilt borders flanked by acanthus capped scrolling gilt handles, 24 cm across the handles, puce factory mark, shape number H254
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A Royal Worcester vase by John Stinton, dated 1913, of baluster form with a gilt decorated foot and neck, the body painted with a scene of highland cattle on a rocky hill side, with a smaller landscape vignette to the reverse, puce factory mark and shape number 1847, 32 cm
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A large Dresden porcelain vase, of fluted turquoise baluster form profusely decorated in high relief with a multitude of flowers and foliate decoration, flanked by gilded rams mask handles, gilt highlights, 62 cm high, blue underglaze factory mark
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A Royal Worcester pot pourri, circa 1960, the bulbous spherical body painted with peaches and berries by D.S.Hinnie, gilded accents to the crowned cover, 21 cm high, painted signature, printed factory marks and painted numbers 1286/3/3
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A Royal Doulton twin handled vase, by George White, circa 1920, the pear shaped body painted with mermaids in an underwater garden by George White, gilded accents to the scrolled twin handles and base, 31 cm high, painted signature, printed factory marks to base. Reference: For a similar example see, Christies, Decorative Arts, Melbourne, 30-31 March 2004, lot 61, sold for $7,768
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A Royal Worcester ewer shaped vase by P. Stanley, circa 1960, painted with peaches and berries and highlighted with gilded accents, 31 cm high, painted signature, painted monogram TH to base, printed factory marks, painted signature and numbers 1962
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A Royal Worcester jardiniere by P. Platt, circa 1960, painted with fruit and gilded accents to the rim, drop-ring handles and foot, 21 cm high, 23 cm diam, printed factory marks, painted signature, painted monograms to base and numbers 8/18
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A Royal Worcester pot pourri by P. Platt, circa 1960, the ovoid body painted with fruit, grapes and nuts, with gilded accents to the pierced cover and base, 25 cm high, painted signature and model numbers 2048 3/3, printed factory marks
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A Royal Worcester vase and cover by John Stinton, dated 1912, of baluster form with satyr mask handles and swags rising to a pierced neck and cover, the body painted with a scene of highland cattle by a stream, with a smaller landscape vignette to the reverse, 34 cm high, puce factory mark, shape number 1847
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A Royal Worcester vase and cover by N. Creed, circa 1960, the twin handled baluster vase and cover richly gilded and painted with 'Fruit and Berries', 34 cm high, painted signature, printed factory marks, painted numbers 1961
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A English fallow antler twelve light chandelier, of substantial circular construction, fitted with twelve metal candle sconces and drip pans, 98 cm high
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A pair of English fallow antler library chairs, each with an antler applied hide upholstered shield back, arms and seat, raised on antler supports
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A pair of Solomonic columns, 19th century, each of serpentine form relief decorated with an entwined fruiting vine in black and gilt gesso, surmounted by a Corinthian capital, raised on a square plinth base, 222 cm high
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A late 17th century carved oak bible box, the sloping hinged top enclosing three pigeon holes, the front carved with foliage, 79 cm wide, x 48 cm deep, 31 cm high
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A Regency mahogany bracket clock, by Jackson & Son, Bristol, the rectangular case with triangular pediment top with acrotia decoration, above a convex 8 inch white painted dial with Roman numerals, pierced sound frets to the sides, above a moulded plinth raised on bun feet, with a twin fuse movement striking on a bell, with engraved backplate
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A silk Hereke prayer rug, with central medallion on foliate and floral field within multiple borders in delicate tones of red, buff and black on cream ground, 110 cm wide, x 75 cm deep
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A Kashan silk carpet, with a central rose medallion on a cream foliate decorated field within conforming rose and cream borders, 120 cm wide, 185 cm deep
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A large Victorian mahogany and oak extension dining table with six extra leaves, together with sixteen contemporary upholstered dining chairs, the rectangular top with rounded corners above a plain frieze, raised on six large oak carved and lobed tapering legs terminating in brass castors, re-polished, 149 cm wide, 77.5 cm high, 360 cm long (extended), 200 cm long (closed)
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A 19th century French gilt wood mirror, in the Louis XV style, the rectangular plate within a foliate c-scroll decorated frame, 118 cm wide, 170 cm high
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An early Victorian mahogany three door bookcase, Circa 1845, the moulded cornice with out-stepped ends surmounted by a foliate scoll carved crest, above three arched glazed doors with fruit carved corbals, enclosing three shelves, the lower section with three conforming panelled doors, raised on a plinth base, 224 cm wide, x 53 cm deep, 243 cm high
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A George IV mahogany cellarette, of sarcophagus form, the flame mahogany caddy hinged top enclosing a lead lined interior, with tapered sides over a moulded base and raised on acanthus carved bun feet with recessed brass castors, 80 cm wide, x 50 cm deep, 48 cm high
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A Regency mahogany and upholstered bergere, the curved top rail with panel carved decoration above a conforming splat, the padded cushion seat and down swept reeded arms on turned supports, raised on turned tapering legs with brass castors
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A pair of George II silver cauldron salts, by Edward Jennings, London 1741 each of circular form with relief moulded lion masks and floral swags, raised on lion paw feet, gilt interiors, diameter 9 cm, weight 376gms. (2)
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A Victorian silver sugar caster, by H. Matthews, Birmingham 1900 of baluster form with a pierced cover, raised on three delicate scrolling pad feet, height 15.5 cm, weight 128gms
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A George III silver ale jug (with altered handle), possibly by Charles Wright, London 1772 of plain baluster form with a leaf-capped scroll handle, raised on a stepped circular base, height 18 cm, weight 684gms
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An 18th century silver lemon strainer, maker's mark I D, possibly John Deacon, circa 1775 of circular form with a beaded rim and pierced bowl, flanked by scrolling shell motif decorated handles, length 20 cm, weight 80gms
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A George III silver sauceboat, by Thomas Shepherd, London 1784 of oval form with a gadrooned rim and leaf-capped scroll handle, raised on three shell embellished stepped hoof feet, height 11 cm, weight 140gms
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A George II silver salver, by Denis Wilks, London 1737 of shaped circular form with a raised foliate embellished pie-crust rim, the centre engraved with a coat of arms, raised on three scrolling feet, diameter 14.5 cm, weight 584gms., The crest recorded for CLEPOLE of Nottinghamshire, DANVERS of London and Buckinghamshire, FENTON of Yorkshire, Notts., and Ireland. WARDOR of Hants. and of Westbury, Wilts
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A George III silver salver, by Ebenezer Coker, London 1764 of circular form with a fluted gadroon rim, raised on three delicate hoof feet, diameter 18.5 cm, weight 278gms
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A pair of George II silver salt cellars, unidentified maker see Grimwade 3693 and 3694, London 1741 cauldron form with an everted rim, raised on stepped hoof feet, diameter 7.5 cm, weight 130gms
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A George I Britannia standard footed salver, by Christopher Canner II, London 1719 raised on a stepped circular foot, the salver centred with a coat of arms, diameter 14.5 cm, weight 194gms., The arms of Henchman or Hinchman of Northampton, impaling Lawrence
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Two pairs of Victorian silver hemispherical salts, by W. W. Williams and Arthur Sibley, London 1874 each with a beaded rim and beaded circular foot, gilt interiors, diameter 8 cm, weight 374gms. (4)
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A pair of silver bon bon dishes, Chester 1910 each raised on a circular foot with swagged decoration, the shaped square form bowl with over hanging pierced foliate borders and quatrefoil pierced interior with further moulded swags, height 8.5 cm, weight 230gms
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A Victorian silver shell butter dish, by H. W. Dee, London 1869 of conventional scallop form with a squared handle and bun feet, length 11.5 cm, weight 118gms
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A pair of George II silver meat platters, by William Cripps, London 1748 each of shaped oval outline with a moulded edge and gadrooned borders, engraved with a crest and coat of arms, length 31.5 cm, weight 1247gms. (2), The crest and coronet of BRODRICK, Viscount MIDLETON. George Brodrick was born in October 1730 and succeeded as 3rd Viscount Midleton in the Peerage of Ireland, on the death of his father on 8 June, 1747. He married Lavinia, sister of the 1st Viscount Sydney in 1752 and died in August 1765…
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A pair of Edwardian silver plates, by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, London 1910 each of shaped circular form with a gadrooned rim, bearing engraved initials and armorial, diameter 25 cm, weight 1198gms. (2), The crest recorded for SALT, SAND, SAPTIE, SCARISBROOKE, SCOTT, SHANAN, SHEARMAN, SINCLAIR, SKIRROW, SOUTHCOMB, STUART, SURDEVILE among others
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A George III silver caddy spoon, by John Shiels, Dublin with a shell bowl and shaped handle, length 9.5 cm, weight 14gms
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A silver six piece tea service, Heming & Co., London 1922, 1923, 1926, of Regency design, with ebony handles, gadrooned borders, lobed bodies and raised on round feet, 3413gms (120.2oz), (6)
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An early 20th century silver batchelor's tea set, Birmingham 1911, of lobed melon form with fluted decoration, raised on pad feet, engraved with monogram, in original leather retail case with plaque, 'Made in England for Thos. Webb & Sons, Melbourne', weight 23oz, weight 651gms (3)
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A George III silver salver, by John Carter II 1773 of shaped-circular form with beaded rim, raised on three pad feet, the centre engraved with a coat of arms, diameter 45.5 cm, weight 79.8oz, weight 2284gms
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A George III silver salver, by Richard Rugg 1763 of shaped-circular form with beaded rim, raised on three pad feet, the centre engraved with a coat of arms, diameter 30 cm, weight 31.8oz, weight 902gms. Reference: For a similar salver see Bonhams Knightsbridge, Silver & Vertu, 13 June, lot 363. Note: Richard Rugg was a specialist in making salvers
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A Victorian silver dinner plate, London 1859, of shaped-circular form, with raised foliate c-scroll and shell border, weight 38.7oz, weight 1097gms 30 cm dia
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A George III mahogany and satinwood fitted knife box with a harlequin suite of English silver flatware, with a cross-banded string inlaid sloping lid and arc-en-arbalette shaped front with a silvered plaque and escutcheon, the hinged cover opening to a fitted interior with a harlequin suite of silver cutlery comprising twelve large dinner knives, ten entree knives, six butter knives, six fruit knives, six dinner forks, six table spoons, a ladle and a carving fork, 23 cm wide, x 34 cm deep, 38 cm high
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An enamel silver gilt kovsch, of boat-shaped form with elaborate scrolled handle and leaf-shaped thumb piece enamelled with scrolled leaves and flowers beneath a blossom border and raised on a short slightly conical foot, height 6.5 cm, length 13 cm, weight 143gms
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A brass refracting table telescope, early 19th century, the tube with star finder mounted in parallel, supported by a bracket and telescopic strut above a tapering column with azimuth adjustment, folding tripod base, the brass tube 96 cm long
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An Anglo-Indian brass armillary sphere on stand, the horizon ring supported by four brackets and engraved with degree scale and wind directions, the primary sphere with three parallel rings and polar circles graduated with degree scales, a zodiacal band engraved with zodiac signs and names attached to the colures, raised on knopped stem and pierced dome base, 137 cm high
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A pair of Empire style gilt bronze torch wall lights, French, early 20th century, of typical form with stylised material backs issuing a pair of crossed torches, wired for electricity, one shade damaged, 28 cm wide, x 20 cm deep, 61 cm high
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A pair of Regency bronze cassolettes, in the form of urns with rams head mounts and floral garlands, surmounted by reversable laurel leaf finials, supported on gadrooned and turned columns, raised on stepped plinth bases with bun feet, 21 cm high
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An attic red-figure bell krater, Circa 380-360 B.C., the decoration enlivened with added white paint, showing on side (a) A battle between Arimasps and Griffins, composed with four Arimasps, three standing and one kneeling, all wearing typical 'oriental' dress of patterned smocks with striped trousers and sleeves, wearing Phrygian caps over their long wavy hair, three holding spears and one holding a shield with a snake motif, fighting two white-painted winged griffins, side (b) showing a central figure of…
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A marble torso in the manner of a Roman god or athlete, 18th century, depicting a male, the muscular figure originally standing with left arm lowered, the right raised and projecting forwards, with evidence of attachment strut to left leg, mounted on a marble plinth, 88 cm high, the figure 77 cm high
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An An Egyptian bronze seated figure of Sekhmet, Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C., the lion-headed goddess depicted seated wearing solar disc headdress and uraeus, with finely incised mane, collar & armlets, mounted, 26 cm high. Provenance: Acquired at Sotheby's London, December 20th, 1986, lot 175 Exhibited: On loan to the Museum of Mediterranean Antiquities, Monash University, Melbourne, March 1988 - April 2008
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Two pairs of Regency bronze candlesticks, one pair in the form of an urn with removable lid and twin arms, raised on a quatreform base, the other with single sconces above three stylised griffin monopodia, on triform plinth bases, 19 cm high, (4)
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