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Lighting — Bonhams
Auction House:
| Bonhams | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Lighting
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| *** | An important and rare early 19th century Russian ormolu forty-two light chandelier, the corona cast with sprays of roses, the frame suspended from chains and supporting groups of three lights, the inner group mounted directly on the frame alternating with… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine pair of Louis XVI ormolu six light candelabra by Pierre Philippe Thomire formed from classically draped maidens standing on globes and holding aloft cornucopia of flowers from which emanate further horns cast with scrolls and flowerheads, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine and impressive pair of French late 19th century bronze lanterns of hexagonal form, the tapered panels headed by cherub masks within shells and surmounted by a pierced chimney with lobed cover, the base formed from a cage of shell and foliate… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Regency bronze and ormolu candelabra, in the form of a classical oil lamp with a stylised flame surmounted above three ormolu arms each with kneeling winged angels pouring oil into flaming urns, raised on a circular base 38 cm in diameter.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large George IV gilt bronze six branch argand lamp, English, circa 1835, decorated with lion heads and scrolling mounts, with original counter weight and etched glass shades, wired for electricity, 86 cm wide, 96 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A monumental alabaster and marble figural light, circa 1920, modelled as a standing classical semi-draped female figure holding aloft a grey veined alabaster orb, wired for electricity, 143 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A fine pair of 19th century bronze and ormolu candelabra in the manner of Pierre Philippe Thomire formed from floral garlanded classical maidens leaning against urn surmounted pillars, holding in each hand a pair of lotus blossom candle sconces, on… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Regency ormolu colza ceiling light, with leafy cast ceiling rose and chains suspending a platform elaborately mounted with acanthus, flowers and vines, the five lights emanating from male masks individually cast with different beards and wreaths… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Regency ormolu colza ceiling light, the leafy cast ceiling rose suspending a platform applied with acanthus scroll, flowerhead and berry mounts, the six lights emanating from male masks with individually cast with different beards and wreaths of… | *** |  |
| *** | An Empire period gilt bronze standard lamp, French, circa 1815, the long reeded column surmounted by a gilt bronze group of three shepherds, with carved marble bowl above, raised on a triform base with claw feet on top of gilt frogs mounted on a verde… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century French gilt metal eighteen light chandelier, the foliate rose suspending from foliate cast chains a foliate cast body surmounted by an urn with lion mask appliques, the foliate cast arms arranged in pairs and singles, 99 cm drop.… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Italian silver Gondoliere lantern floor lamps, circa 1825, the pierced silver embossed and chased lanterns supported by later tole and fluted timber column stands, each lantern stamped with 'Proprieta Degli Assistenti Al SS.P in S.G.E. 1825',… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century glass and gilt metal eight light chandelier of tent and waterfall form, the flowerhead mounted canopy above three tiers of lustres and a tent of glass drop chains, the frame with foliate cast scrolling arms supporting thistle cut candle… | *** |  |
| *** | A French Empire style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, circa 1920, of tent and bag design with six scrolling branches and anthemion crown, selected by Marion Hall-Best for Bondi beach house as decorated in 1967, shown in-situ in 'Serene house at Bondi… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century cut glass and gilt metal eight light chandelier, of tent and waterfall form, the lambrequin canopy above chains of drops descending to a frame with cornucopia arms and thistle candle sconces, the base with rings of tapered drops, 122 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A French Empire gilt metal colza ceiling light, the six anthemion and Medusa mask cast arms issuing from a circular reservoir applied with mounts of Hercules and a Muse, the reservoir surmounted by an urn with flambe finial, 85 cm drop, 66 cm diam | *** |  |
| *** | An Art Deco lamp, by Marcel Bouraine, in the form of a seal with alabaster sphere with impressed signature on the base with foundry stamp 'La Tele' impressed '10' 31 cm wide, 24 cm deep, 60 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Italian carved alabaster and marble figural lamp, by P. Conti carved with three winged putti holding a large circular dome with engraved lion frieze above their heads, mounted on a triform plinth base with lions paw feet, signed to… | *** |  |
| *** | A George IV ormolu four arm argand lamp, the lamp decorated with gods of the river masks and acanthus leaf motifs, with a circular cast ceiling rose, large reservoir and counter weight, lacking chains and all internal piping, un-assembled 83 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A Louis XVI style gilt bronze nineteen light chandelier, French 19th century, the central arrow column within three bead and foliate scroll cast vertical supports above with a bowl issuing three tiers of nineteen S-sroll shaped arms with acanthus cast… | *** |  |
| *** | A Rene Lalique 'Ronces' chandelier, Model introduced 1926, Marcilhac 2465, the frosted glass bowl with four applied scrolling stylized mounts connected with satin cords, wheel carved R Lalique France, 50 cm diameter of bowl | *** |  |
| *** | A large 19th century Dieppe carved ivory candlestick in the form of a lyre, raised on a shaped rectangular base with bands of laurel leaves, bell flowers and beading rising to the lyre with beaded and leaf decorated supports (nozzle absent). Height 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A set of four Empire style gilt bronze and bronze wall appliques each with Egyptian caryatid supporting two scroll branches. Height 54 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonne enamel standing quails mounted as candelabra, modelled standing on stylised tree stumps holding foliate gilt bronze vines surmounted by candlesticks, each bird with detachable wings and decorated in coloured… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French late 18th century gilt-bronze and black marble twin-light figural candelabra, one with a standing lady, the other a man, wearing drapery and holding an urn, issuing scrolling foliate branches, two terminating with a foliate candle holder,… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Empire design gilt bronze and crystal six light chandelier, French circa 1900 of tent and bag design with six scrolled arms, decorated with applied winged putti and flamed torch mounts, 102 cm high 72 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Collection… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Louis XVI style 'Versailles' gilt bronze and moulded glass hall lantern, French, early 20th century the hanging ring above a corona with river god and shell mounts above a banded sectional frame enclosing beveled fully moulded glass interior joined… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Italian Baroque silvered copper pricket candlesticks, 18th century later electrified, the repousse baluster stems and triform bases with rocaille foliate designs, once in the ballroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, 171 cm high… | *** |  |
| *** | A Regency bronze 'Sunumbra' table lamp in the manner of Thomas Hope, the reeded column emanating from a finely cast baluster with triform plinth applied with masks, on paw feet. Height 59 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Gothic revival brass sinumbra lamp, the shaped smokey glass shade on original reservoir, above a quatrefoil column with coloured glass arched stand on a square base, 96 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A good set of six early 20th century wrought iron wall lights, decorated in black and gilt, the angular lyre shaped backplates with suspension loops to the top, the aprons issuing three branches with trumpet shaped sconces. Width 52 cm. Height 85 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver plate epergne four branch candelabra, Old Sheffield Plate, the balustre stems with grape and foliate mouldings leading to C scroll and acanthus branches, engraved hedgehog crest, lacking glass insert, height 51.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of late 19th century gilt bronze pricket candlesticks, each on a tripartite base, raised on paw feet. Width 19 cm. Depth 19 cm. Height 81 cm. (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Meissen porcelain figural flower encrusted candelabra, German, late 19th century modelled with reclining female water carriers on open clam shells, the stems applied with trailing flowers, with four scrolled arms surmounted by a vase of flowers,… | *** |  |
| *** | An Art Deco bronze and frosted glass hanging light, the central hanging support with pierced decoration above a large cast circular bowl with four frosted glass panels, issuing eight lights, wired for electricity 96 cm high, 74 cm dia | *** |  |
| *** | A French silvered bronze twin-light lampe bouillote, the tôle shade adjustable in height, on a circular dish foot, 28 cm wide, 18 cm deep, 56.5 cm high . | *** |  |
| *** | A set of four Edwardian gilt silver candlesticks, by Carrington & Co, London 1904, of baluster form with plain cartouche with raised floral, acanthus and C scroll designs, weighted, height 30 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A George IV ormolu three arm argand lamp, decorated with gods of the river masks and foliate scrolls, lacking internal piping, reservoir, chains and ceiling rose, incomplete48 cm in diameter | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century gilt metal and ebonised standard lamp in the Regence style, the base cast with merboys and scrolled acanthus leaves. Height 144 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian pair of brass Corinthian column spirit lamps, with glass wells and etched shades. Height 80 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Pair of Arts & Craft Pewter Candelabra designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co, each with two scrolled arms with detachable sconces supported on columns with openwork leaves on a pierced rectangular base, stamped English Pewter 0530, 29 cm high (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French late 19th century porcelain vases converted to candelabra, polychrome decorated with Budgerigars, now converted to candelabra with Louis XVI style ormolu candle arms, 87 cm high, 35 cm diam | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century cut crystal ten light chandelier by Waterford, the central moulded glass stem issuing five short and five long shaped arms, with pendant drops, wired for electricity. Width 70 cm97 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Two bow 'Birds in branches' floral candlesticks, circa 1765-70, each on shaped base with a handle to the reverse, and with two birds perched in flowering plants above a seated dog and a metal leafy stem supporting a flowerhead candle nozzle, (repairs and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian McCary's patent gilt metal and tole lamp, the column with gilt, red and green arabesque designs on a black ground, scrolled triform base, 78 cm high. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Continental gilt metal Baroque style pricket candlesticks, 19th century, of balustre form, the triform base with repousse figural cartouche, 91 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Continental neoclassical style giltwood gesso and lustre candelabra and wall sconce, late 19th, early 20th century, with acanthus and anthemion moulded motifs, the candelabra with lion paw feet, 84 cm high 33in high) (3). Provenance: The British… | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian brass three branched gasolier, circa 1910, cast with elegant panels of trailing flowers and fitted with three later frilled glass shades, with rise and fall weights, wired for electricity, 107 cm high. 4 cm diam | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Gothic revival gilded bronze knopped hexagonal candlesticks, raised on three lion-paw feet NaN cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Edwardian silver candlesticks, by W T I, Sheffield 1903 of knopped form on shaped and stepped scrolled foot. Height 24 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 19th century ormolu six branch candelabra, Louis XVI style, early 20th century the scrolling arms centered by central candle on reeded column supports with lion paw triform base, on marble stands. 74 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Gothic revival patinated bronze twin burner argand table lamp, circa 1880, the architectural column with four niches, three of which are filled with female figures and one is empty, with two arms with single burners, surmounted by a large urn with… | *** |  |
| *** | A French 19th century porcelain, gilt-bronze and tole peinte eight-light chandelier, the basket-shaped body issuing scrolling foliate branches terminating with candle holders and drip-pans, centred by a standing figure of a boy 55 cm in diameter. Height… | *** |  |
| *** | A three branched patinated bronze argand ceiling light, with a figure of a dancing Dionesius at the centre of three radiating cornucopia with coiled serpents and applied giltmetal mounts wired for electricity and each fitted with three candle light… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Murano glass sconces, 20th century, hand blown and wired in the form of grape vines, on a gilt metal frame, 30 cm, height, 20 cm width, 12 cm depth | *** |  |
| *** | A Moore Brothers porcelain spirit lamp, circa 1895, the circular gilt base with three putti 'Blacksmiths' forging weapons, the stem and well with applied gilt and painted scrolling raspberry vines and fruit, etched glass shade, 68 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French Electrified tole oil lamps by Brevete, circa 1890, each on ormolu stand, with shade and silk cord 75 cm high 29 1/2in high). (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A set of four French 20th century Empire style gilt-bronze three-light wall appliques, each with a winged and palmette-cast back-plate issuing three scrolling branches, two with a swan's head, each terminating with a circular candle holder and drip-pan.… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century patinated bronze twin burner argand table lamp, by Bright & Co, Bruton Street, London, the central column surmounted by an urn and issuing two curved arms (one restored) with single burners, with etched glass shades mounted on a… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 19th century patinated bronze argand table lamps, the weighted circular base below a ring turned tapering column, surmounted by an urn, with a straight arm and single burner lamp with etched glass shades, 47 cm high. Provenance: W.F. Bradshaw,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of cobalt blue glass and brass lamps, by Vaughan London English, 20th Century height: 53 cm height: 53 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of brass and bevelled glass hall lanterns, 20th century of hexagonal form with six lights, wired for electricity, 33 cm wide 65 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of rococo style gilt bronze moderator table lamps, French early 19th century, with scrolling decoration over circualr weighted bases, with glass shades, wired for electricity, 58 cm high (2) | *** |  |
| *** | 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) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French Empire 19th century three branch candelabra, in patinated and gilt bronze with central flame finial, with three scrolling branches 59 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An Edward VII silver mounted spirit lamp, Sheffield 1910, with Corinthian column supporting a cut glass well and shade etched with deer in a landscape 75 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A French 19th century gilt-bronze and glass-drop six-light chandelier, the ring corona surmounted by pierced palmettes, above chains of faceted pearls supporting a ring body, issuing six scrolling branches, each terminating with a circular candle holder,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 20th century painted composition angel candlesticks, the two angels in opposing poses holding torcheres with there heads tilted to one side, sanding on octagonal plinths, 98 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George III silver candlesticks, by John Winter & Co. Sheffield 1779, the finely fluted inverted tulip-shaped capitals with removable drip pans with beaded borders, raised on tapering stems with plain and beaded bands, on dished circular bases… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian Doulton stoneware spirit lamp, the inscribed base decorated in green, blue and brown geometric design, supporting a painted glass well and milk glass shade, 65 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French Greek revival gilt and painted bronze candlesticks and bronze centrepiece, late 19th early 20th century, the candlestick with tri form tapered columns surmounted by female herm with claw and ball foot, the neoclassical centrepiece… | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | A Louis XVI style gilt metal and cut glass chandelier, 20th century, the central moulded glass stem with 12 lights, with cut glass pendant and bead decoration. Width 86 cm. Height 106 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of late 19th century gilt bronze Caryatid candlesticks by F. Barbedienne (1810-1892) Stamped to base height: 28 cm. Provenance: Malmaison Antiques, New York, 1997 | *** |  |
| *** | An Edward VII silver mounted spirit lamp, by Richard Martin and Ebenezer Hall, Sheffield 1909, the Neo-Classic candlestick base decorated with urns, leaves, ram's head and ribbon tied swags supporting a cut glass well and etched shade with urns and… | *** |  |
| *** | Set of six Arts & Crafts Gothic revival brass candlesticks, English circa 1880, each cast with zoomorphic beast motifs, on triform claw feet, (6) 47 cm high 18 1/2in high) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Arts & Crafts pressed brass wall lights, circa 1900, the panelled backs with pressed floral decoration, issuing twin scrolled adjustable candle holders, 20 cm wide, 36 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian silver mounted spirit lamp, London 1899, the fluted vase shaped base supporting an etched pink glass shade, 55 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A set of six '925 Queen Elizabeth II golden Jubilee' marked silver candlesticks, by Whitehill Silver & Plate Co, of restrained column form on stepped circular foot, weighted, height 15 cm. (6) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of blackwood lanterns 19th century each fixed with glass walls 37 x 38 x 65 cm (2).. Provenance: (the frames:) Eastern Dreams, Hong Kong, 5 Feb 1995 (receipt) (the glass:) acquired in Sydney, 22 May 2009 (receipt) | *** |  |
| *** | A nickel 'Lighthouse' table lamp, and a nickle and wood model of a yacht, 40 & 50 cm high respectively. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of brass mounted Italian glass wall sconces, second half, 20th century, Possibly Vetri d'Arte each with a central cluster of vibrant green grapes surrounded by delicately moulded pastel and amber coloured flowers, brass mounts, 32 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of early Italian polychrome pricket candlesticks turned and decorated wood height: 55.5 cm each 2. Provenance: David Jones Art Gallery, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above in 1970. Exhibited: David Jones Art Gallery, Sydney,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of French 19th century oil lamps, Madeleine Castaing, Galerie Etienne Thuriet Now electrified, of baluster form with pink ground and reserve of floral spray, with ormolu mounts, 81 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Meissen porcelain figural candlesticks, late 19th early 20th century, each with three sconces above bocage, with winged girl and opposing boy playing a violin, on rococo base, once in the dining room of Barford, from 1954, 22 cm high crossed… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian walnut standard lamp, with reeded baluster support on cabriole tripod base, adapted from a pole screen. Height 140 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of early 20th century gilt bronze candlesticks in the form of foxes one holding cards and a dice and the other a bottle, both with goblets raised, mounted on circular bases, 19 cm high, (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of unusual Continental brass twin-light candlesticks, in the form of stylised griffins, each holding a pair of scrolling candle arms. Height 21 cm. (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A La Rochere cameo glass Lamp, the domed cover cut with a bird amongst maple leaves and branches, raised on a waisted stem, cut cameo La Rochere mark, 45 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Victoria standard lamp with a moulded pink glass shade, supported by a eagle on a column raised on a domed copper base, 155 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Three Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall lights, French, early 20th century of typical form with twin scrolling arms with acanthus leaf decoration and central ribbon design, 29 cm wide, 14 cm deep, 33 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A French bouillotte lamp, late 19th, early 20th century Now electrified, once in the library of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, 68.5 cm high 26 1/2in high) | *** |  |
| *** | A European bronze novelty lighthouse lamp, Circa 1910 with a removable lantern set with coloured glass lenses above a brick-work tower, mounted on a craggy rock base with stairway, in original deep green verdigris finish, 46 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of German silver candlesticks, Kosh Prussian, 19th century of baluster form on square platform foot, finely engraved with trellis designs, height 29 cm, weight 703gms. (2) | *** |  |
| *** | A decorative 19th century wrought iron wall sconce, with a central ribbon issuing vines containing twelve candle prickets, with wall mount. Width 96 cm x. Depth 18 cm x. Height 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of George III mahogany candlesticks each on a turned circular base with fluted and twisted stems and brass sconces, each with varying decoration and drip trays, together with two further candlesticks, one missing a sconce and part of the stem, 37… | *** |  |