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| Large late C19th/early C2Oth French stone-ware salt-glaze sculpture of "The Medici Lion". |
Large late C19th/early C20th French stone-ware salt-glaze sculpture of "The Medici Lion" . Well-modelled copy of the iconic Lion after the antique original , now sited with his companion at the Loggia Dei Lanzi ,Piazza della Signoria , Florence, Italy . Previously sited at the Villa Medici ,Rome, from 1598 until moved to it's present location in 1789. The original marble lion being of ancient 2nd century origin.
This copy having been manufactured and stamped by Oustau & Company of Tarbes , France. Stamped to side of integral plinth base "Oustau Et Cie, Tarbes".
Depicted with his raised left paw upon a ball , the mouth half-open. Well-sculpted mane and body , the tail wrapped around his hind-quarters and back. Conveys the power and majesty of the beast.
Rich ,dark brown colour with mottled glaze finish.
Minor chips to base and claw, but no breaks or repairs .
A large-scale classical design statement which would work equally as well in either an interior or garden scheme.
H 24"
W 28"
D 12"
France c.1890
(*for an identical example see Christies ,London. March 16th 2015 , Sale No.12034, Lot No .233 £4750.) |
| Ref: ML 166 |
Price:
£2,900
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| Pair of late C18th George III period 'faux' or simulated rouge marble wooden Tuscan columns. |
Pair of late C18th George III period 'faux' or simulated rouge marble wooden Tuscan columns .
Smart pair of C18th architectural interior columns in the form of the Tuscan order. The partial gilt decorated capitals with 'egg-and-dart' ovolo carved decoration . The gently tapering rouge marbled pine shafts of the columns with well-executed simulation, the ringed bases onto a square section plinth foot.
Have been the subject of some historic over-decoration and restoration to the paint finish and gilding .
A stunning decorative period architectural statement for an interior scheme.
H 89"
W 10"
D 10"
Base 12" Sq.
England c.1770 |
| Ref: ML 1703 |
Price:
£2,400
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| Pair of large-scale late C19th amethyst veneered obelisks. |
Pair of large-scale late C18th amethyst veneered obelisks.
Beautiful pair of highly-decorative amethyst hardstone veneered obelisks with Belgian slate mouldings and grey marble plinth bases. The selected amethyst sections of highly-figured stone , alluding to the colour and composition of the much-prized and rare mineral of Derbyshire fluorspar , known as "Blue-John". The striking 'fire' and deep purple striations of the amethyst contrasting with the dark marble mouldings creating a strong visual impact.
In psychic and spiritual realms , amethyst is an excellent all-purpose stone that can increase spirituality and enhance intuition and psychic powers of all kinds . Amethyst is a meditative and calming stone which works in the emotional, spiritual and physical planes to provide calm , balance and peace.
Probably French.
In excellent condition with no chips,damage or repairs.
H 29"
Base 7" sq.
France c.1890 |
| Ref: ML1511 |
Price:
£2,200
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| Rare early C19th Regency period papier-mâché tray decorated with fox-hunting scene. |
Rare early C19th Regency period papier-mâché tray decorated with fox-hunting scene.
Featuring a rare subject matter for a tray of this type and period , painted with a wooded landscape scene with traditional scarlet-clad and top-hatted riders on horse-back following a pack of hounds in pursuit of a fleeing fox , which is depicted on the crest of the bank.
The broad raised edge of the tray decorated with continuous gilt bamboo decoration, of rectangular shape with gently rounded corners . The dished centre with gilded surround.
The reverse stamped with the impressed mark for the rare and little-known makers of "Dyson & Benson, London" and surmounted by a Crown . Dyson and Benson's "Japan Tin and Paper Tray Manufactory " in London closed in 1823 following bankruptcy. The inventory of the bankruptcy sale included "highly finished Salvers, Trays and waiters in sizes..."
The painting in excellent condition with no losses or damage .
Very minor age crackulature / crazing to the original varnished surface as to be expected.
The original colours retaining a bright hue .
H 23"
W 30"
D 2"
England , London c.1820
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| Ref: ML 167 |
Price:
£1,750
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| Pair of late C19th French ormolu-mounted agate/marble vases in Louis XVI style. |
Pair of late C19th French ormolu-mounted agate/marble vases in Louis XVI style.
Strikingly-figured pair of hard-stone bodied vases with gilt-bronze mounts on square block bases. Of fluorspar-type striated stone with cast twin scroll handles with flower-head terminals, beaded ormolu ring to the necks ,and fitted with pineapple finials to the fixed 'lids'. The vase body supported in a 'cup' of 'fletched' feathers onto a turned gilded foot.
Smart quality pair of highly decorative urns for a chimney-piece or side-cabinet.
H 14"
Base 4"x 4"
France c.1890 |
| Ref: MLTHS 154 |
Price:
£1,400
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| Large C19th carved gilt-wood wall-bracket/corbel with loose marble top. |
Large mid C19th French carved gilt-wood wall-bracket/corbel with loose marble top . Exceptional gilt-wood bracket with original gilded finish and 'peach'-coloured marble top, of important large scale proportions. Well-carved scroll decoration with 'punched' ground centre. Has minor evidence of historic woodworm , minor chips to gilt ,and minor chip to front edge and surface scratches to marble.
H 25"
D 13"
W 19"
France c.1850 |
| Ref: MLBB 157 |
Price:
£1,250
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| C19th black marble tazza with coloured specimen marble inlaid top. |
C19th Black marble tazza with coloured specimen marble inlaid top. From the Ashford area of Derbyshire ,well designed small dish-top tazza on ring-turned column with spreading circular foot. Inlaid with indigenous English coloured marble samples , including the prized local Derbyshire Spa or 'Blue-John'. The centre of the top inlaid with a fossilised ammonite. Ashford during this period became a centre for the production of such wares, using local black marble and both native and imported coloured marbles in an industry reflecting that of the 'pietra dura' workshops of Florence ,Italy. Decorative table-top object in excellent untouched and original condition.
H 6"
Dia. 8".
England c.1860. |
| Ref: MLF 144 |
Price:
£950
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| Pair of mid C19th gilded brass 'Grand Tour' souvenir volute Krater vases , known as "The Townley Vase". |
Pair of mid C19th gilded brass 'Grand Tour' souvenir volute Krater vases , known as "The Townley Vase".
Well-cast good larger-scale copies of the Roman 2nd century AD marble urn discovered in 1773 at the Villa of Antoninus Pius in Monte Cagnolo by Gavin Hamilton , agent to the famous collector of antiquities, Charles Townley .
The bodies of the vases are decorated in high relief and depicts a Bacchalian procession, a raucous festival of drinking and feasting. The central figures portraying Bacchus and Ariadne , whilst Pan is portrayed along with the followers of Bacchus , Satyrs and Maenads dancing and cavorting. Bacchus or Dionysus is the God of wine in Ancient Greek and Roman mythology.
These large ancient vessels were originally made to mix wine and water in during the festival rituals and copy the Ancient Greek versions .
Smart pair of decorative vases with a bright , though aged , patina , with minor areas of verdigris around the handle areas adding to the atmosphere of antiquity.
H 12"
W 8"
D 8"
France or Italy c.1860 |
| Ref: ML 1704 |
Price:
£900
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| Early C20th framed gesso or stucco polychrome decorated architectural plaque from Alhambra . |
Early C20th framed gesso or stucco polychrome decorated architectural plaque from Alhambra in Granada ,Spain
Highly decorative panel in Hispano-Moresque style depicting architectural detail with Islamic inscriptions . Mounted upon a brass panel with polished brass mount surround , framed in a contemporary gilt-wood frame . The central Moorish-style columnar arch , the surround with bright polychrome paint decoration .
The panel being a depiction of a feature from an Islamic palace in the Nasrid dynasty style , of the type built for the Muslim Emirs in this part of Andalusia, Spain .
In excellent condition with no damage ,cracks or losses.
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Spain c.1920 |
| Ref: ML 1705 |
Price:
£900
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| Pair of late C19th French ormolu-mounted marble urns/vases. |
Pair of late C19th French ormolu-mounted marble urns/vases. Smart pair of peach-coloured striated marble vases with good quality Louis XVI style ormolu mounts. Pineapple finial tops ,swans-head handles ,with female 'Eygptienne' style mask terminals. Chased ormolu tops and rosette details to corners of bases. The 'covers' fixed. Elegant tapering ovoid bodies and a striking colour. Overall excellent condition ,minor chip to corner of base.
H 17"
W (of bodies) 5".
France c.1900 |
| Ref: MLJQ 147 |
Price:
£850
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| C19th French onyx marble and ormolu bronze ink-stand. |
C19th French onyx marble and ormolu bronze ink-stand.
Fine quality oval onyx marble ink-stand with ormolu bronze mounts. Central 8" ormolu bronze figure of 'Diane de Gabies' ,after the marble antique discovery now exhibited in the Louvre ,Paris . Fitted with twin cast ormolu ink-wells with hinged tops and 'flambeau' finials .The cream oval onyx stone base with ovoid pen recess, and raised on compressed ormolu bronze bun feet.
Excellent condition with good bright ormolu .
High-quality decorative statement ink-stand for a desk.
H 10"
H(figure) 8"
D 9"
W 18"
France c.1870 |
| Ref: ML 165 |
Price:
£700
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| Large pair of decorative late C19th cast stone-ware or terracotta finials modelled as pine cones or acanthus flower buds. |
Large pair of decorative late C19th cast stone-ware or terracotta finials modelled as pine cones or acanthus flower buds .
Smart pair of finials possibly originally designed to sit atop gate piers , highly decorative statement that would work well in either an interior or exterior scheme .
Raised upon turned socles onto square plinth bases . Cast in hollow form , hence of surprisingly low weight and would comfortably sit upon a console table or side table .
In excellent original condition with minor weathering and colour variance , minor chips to surface and wear to bases. No breaks or repairs.
H 21"
W 11"
D 11"
England c.1870 |
| Ref: ML 1704 |
Price:
£650
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| Late C19th embossed leather 3-fold screen or room divider with arched top. |
Late C19th embossed leather 3-fold screen or room divider with arched top .
Highly decorative tooled and embossed 3 panel leather screen of good height and width . Decorated with flower-heads , scrolls and fruit basket designs in aged gold and green with highlights. The reserve has been re-lined at some point and could be re-finished or decorated to suit a chosen colour scheme.
Some old repairs to panels and some dents commensurate with age and use . The reverse with some marks and punctures. Each folding panel with bound and studded edges and triple hinges .
Could be wall-mounted flat to provide a decorative and atmospheric period back-drop or used as a dressing screen or room divider.
H 77"
W 75"
W(each panel) 25"
D 2"
Probably Dutch c.1870 |
| Ref: ML 1707 |
Price:
£550
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| Pair of late C19th/early C20th Italian marble tazzas. |
Pair of late C19th/early C20th Italian marble tazzas. Decorative pair of shallow-bowl 'marmo giallo' and 'verde antico' tazzas raised on stepped plinth bases . The green marble banded socles supporting yellow/siena marble bowls , the bases with an applied moulded panel of siena marble to the green marble face. Excellent original condition, no breaks ,chips or repairs.
H 8"
Dia. 6".
Italy c.1900 |
| Ref: MLWJC 1411 |
Price:
£550
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| Early C20th alabaster architectural model of the Taj Mahal. |
Early C20th alabaster architectural model of the Taj Mahal.
Carved white alabaster model with coloured highlights and pen-work detail ,of the iconic white marble mausoleum in Agra , India. Completed in 1648 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved third wife Mumtaz Mahal, a Persian princess who died in child-birth. Intricately-made scale model standing upon a decorated plinth base .Decorated to simulate the jali-work and inlaid marble and precious stones of the original. The base , dome and minarets all decorated and incised to simulate stone-work construction. The bronze finial above the centre dome of the tomb is in the shape of a crescent moon , a typical Islamic symbol whose horns point to the heavens. The style of Mughal architecture combines both traditional Hindustani and Persian decorative elements.
This model though having suffered somewhat by nature of its fragility , nonetheless is a great decorative table/desk ornament . Has chips and old repairs and some losses , but still represents a stunning depiction of perhaps the most famous and arresting image of the Indian sub-continent.
H 14"
W 12"
D 12".
India c. 1920 |
| Ref: MLF 144 |
Price:
£475
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| Pair of late C19th/early C20th Italian white marble Campana vases. |
Pair of late C19th /early C20th Italian white marble vases. Smart pair of white marble urns of classical design , with gadrooned bodies with a wrythen band around the centre, spreading foot onto a square block base. The turned bodies of Campana or bell shape , with a stepped lip to the tops. Green baize to bases.
No chips ,breaks ,damage or repairs.
H 11"
Dia. 7"
Italy c. 1900 |
| Ref: MLDC 158 |
Price:
£450
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| Late C19th 'scagliola' simulated marble circular pedestal jardiniere /centre-piece |
Late C19th 'scagliola' simulated marble circular pedestal jardiniere/centre-piece.
Highly decorative gadrooned-body bowl with roll-over lip edge , raised on a turned and dished pedestal foot.
Well simulated and figured marble design with aged finish .
The interior of the bowl with some fading/ water marks , having probably been used as a plant jardiniere. Minor chips to edges, commensurate with age , use and purpose.
Could be used equally as well in an interior or exterior scheme with dramatic effect .
H 12"
W 18"
D 18"
Probably Italian c .1880
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| Ref: ML 1610 |
Price:
£450
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| C19th carved oak armorial cartouche. |
C19th carved oak armorial cartouche. Heraldic device featuring a boars-head upon a castellated rampart/turret with flower-heads. 'Scroll-paper' style shield-shaped cartouche with leaf cresting above .Would make a smart addition to a door or a piece of furniture.
H 11"
W 7"
D 1.5".
Probably French c. 1860
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| Ref: MLMJ 143 |
Price:
£375
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| Charming early C19th cast-iron door-stop modelled as a comical lion |
Charming early C19th cast-iron door-stop modelled as a comical lion . Lion mask body against a background of the mane with the loop handle formed by the beasts tail. Excellent original paint finish with some chips and minor refreshment. Shaped base with overlapping paws to the front edge.
A scarce model and rare period survivor.
H 12"
W 6.5"
D 3.5"
England c.1820
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| Ref: ML165 |
Price:
£325
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| Pair of late C19th/early C20th giant clam shells or "Tridacna Gigas" |
Pair of late C19th/ early C20th giant clam shells or "Tridacna Gigas".
Large natural history specimens with great decorative value and visual impact . Found in the shallow coral reefs of the South Pacific and Indian oceans , these huge bivalve molluscs have sadly now become one of the most endangered clam species . The molluscs can have a lifespan of over 100 years and can develop to measure as much as 120cm across and weigh 200kgs. In the mythology of the sea , these giant shells were thought to be a danger to divers , trapping and closing around the legs of the unwary .
This large pair of shells have come from a local large country-house where they were wall-mounted to act as jardinieres for flower displays. The bases have been drilled each with two small drainage holes. They also come with 2 black-painted estate/blacksmith-made iron brackets which were used to mount them on the wall .
The exterior of the shells with heavily-encrusted sea-washed finish , the interiors with smooth creamy surface and deep irridescence. Some minor damage to ends of shaped extremities .
Overall good condition , with "other worldly" deep-sea charm and fascination.
*A similar sized pair of giant clam shells sold at Christie's Amsterdam 21/06/2011 Sale No. 2866. Lot no. 270 for €3750 (approx .£3000)
H 9"
W 23"
D 14"
Circa 1880
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| Ref: ML 1610 |
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