French school. Nancy. 18th century. Attributed to the Guillot Brothers' workshop..Nativity scene with dressed wax figures. ‘Crèche en Cire Habillée’,Diorama measurements: 57 x 70 x 41 cm.Showcase dimensions: 67 x 75 x 53 cm.Diorama, and small showcase. Framed with a golden frame, the showcase contains a religious scene with figures made of wax, paper, cloth, mirror, moss and remains of shells representing a Nativity scene comprising the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and the Child and around them the Three Wise Men, shepherds, washerwomen, angels holding palm leaves and cherubs' heads between mountains decorated with paper flowers, animals and bushes in the background.The delicately painted figures wear clothes in the style of the court of Louis XVI, delicately embroidered with brocade, silk and muslin fabrics. The figures in the diorama are of different sizes, which, when placed on different planes, creates perspective.This remarkable work of exquisite detail is typical of those made in the 18th-century city of Nancy, famous for ‘Cires habillées’ or ‘dressed wax figures’. These wax figure scenes from Nancy are presented in lined cardboard boxes or wooden cases decorated with shells, beads, crystals, mirrors and other materials such as moss, wood or straw, etc. Mostly religious figures were made, but also secular ones, both in relief and in the round figures.According to specialists in this type of object, Nancy's wax figures were small dolls with heads, arms and limbs made of hard wax and a padded body, the eyes were made of glass and were completed with natural hair and eyelashes. As for the other components of this type of work from Nancy, including this example, the background and decoration were created with coloured paper, ribbons, sparkles, pieces of fabric, braids and lace and some natural materials such as wood or shells. To fix all the elements in the correct place, the characters and clothes were sewn onto the bottom of the box.The workshop of the Guillot Brothers (Nicolas and François) was the best known of Nancy's wax artists. Their workshop produced creations that were highly prized by the French elite of the 18th century.This example is closely related to some of the creations by Guillot Brothers' workshop, exquisite pieces that are kept in several European museums. Reference bibliography:-Aptel, Claire; Hochart, Brigitte et Choux, Jaques. Les cires habillées nancéiennes : tableaux de cire et d'étoffes, Nancy : Éditions du Musée Lorrain, 1989, 72 pages.-Cugy, Pascale; Letourmy-Bordier, Georgina et Selbach, Vanessa. « Les "estampes habillées" : acteurs, pratiques et publics en France aux XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles », Perspective 1, 2016, p. 163-170.-Letourmy Georgina et De Los Llanos, José. Le siècle d’or de l’éventail : du Roi-Soleil à Marie-Antoinette, Dijon : Éditions Faton, 2013.-Malherbe Anne, «La Vierge au voile», Labyrinthe 4, 1999, p. 59-72.-Chaidron Meggy, « Honore l'Éternel avec tes biens » : Les cires habillées, œuvres de dévotion privée. Catalogue de Expositions temporaires, Les objets insolites nº 4. Erasmus House Museum, Bruselas, 2024.Catalogue de l’exposition Cires de Nancy, paradis de cires et d’étoffes
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A 19th century Indian reverse painting on glass, depicting a lady seated on a balcony holding a flower and beads, 50 x 34 cm, later frame 57.5 x 42.5 cmReverse painting on glass (not a print). There is a crack to the right hand side of the glass, and further blemishes in places. We are not able to remove it from the frame, due to risk of damage.
λ A group of jewels including an Art Nouveau brooch, circa 1900, comprising: a necklace composed of graduated lapis lazuli beads and two shorter necklaces composed of graduated coral beads, length of longest 75cm; an Art Nouveau brooch in base metal designed as two pairs of sycamore seeds, length 10.1cm; and a synthetic ruby and synthetic diamond cluster ring, size Q1/2
A hardstone necklace, probably Scotland, 19th century, and an opal demi-parure, comprising: a necklace composed of carved and spherical beads of jasper and banded agate, and one faceted citrine, mounted in gilt metal, length 41cm; and a ring and pair of stud earrings, each set with a cabochon opal, mounted in gold, ring size O, earrings 1.2cm each, post fittings
λ A collection of jewels including a cultured pearl and diamond necklace, comprising: an early 20th century necklace composed of graduated cultured pearls measuring 3.0-6.2mm, to a clasp set with three circular-cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.50 carats, mounted in platinum and gold, length 42cm, pearls untested; a necklace of graduated peau d'ange coral beads measuring 4.6-13.1mm, to a clasp set with rose-cut diamonds, length 45cm; three gilt silver Masonic pendants; a silver fob watch sautoir, signed Flari, stamped 925; a silver pendant designed as two confronted wasps; a heart-shaped garnet and diamond cluster ring; turquoise and seed pearl floral brooch and a floral brooch set with a carved amethyst; two paste eternity rings; a Rolex watch movement with a square dial; a stainless steel fob watch; and a collection of loose gemstones including amethyst, malachite, garnet and smoky quartz
A collection of nephrite and jadeite jewellery, comprising: a pendant of nephrite intricately carved with two boys within a border of pierced openwork, to a decoratively knotted cord necklace threaded with chalcedony beads, pendant 3.7cm; a jadeite bead necklace, length 43cm; and a pair of drop earrings suspending jadeite hoops, mounted in gold, length 4.1cm each, post fittings
Four various evening bags to include a 1930's fixed frame and Bakelite double fastening bag cream embroidery on black background with a black fabric chain handle, a black 1920's bag embroidered with sequins and beads front flap fastening with a rigid top and beaded ends, another 1920's beaded bag (a/f) and another bag (4)
Collection of Late Victorian and early 20th century evening bags, including: a silver-plated framed and embroidered blue silk bag, three beadwork bags, one embroidered with marcasite beads, the other with glass beads in floral design, a third in white, an Art Deco black silk bag with beadwork clasp, a silver-framed chainmail coin purse (6)
Collection of Art Deco silk, sequin and beadwork dress rosettes, trims, appliques and a collar from a dress, the collar with faux jet, silver sequins and beads, various embroidered silk rosettes, a collection of silver and clear beadwork flower-shaped rosettes, others embroidered with coloured beads and simulated pearls
A 1940's velvet house coat/dressing gown with cream satin quilted shawl collar (with stains), with a velvet tie belt, full length, a black crepe sleeveless evening dress bias cut, deep 'V' neck which is trimmed with cream beads and silver sequins (a/f), a black chiffon dress with blouson top, at one point would have had diamante decoration and a black silk velvet jacket (4)
AN OTTOMAN CORAL-SET JAMBIYA DAGGER Ottoman Turkey, 19th centuryWith a tapering, slightly curved, single-edged plain steel blade, the hilt and sheath encrusted with drop-shaped coral and circular turquoise paste beads arranged in a variety of layouts including halved sunburst roundels, and mirrored vertical and horizontal lines, the copper alloy sheet on the reverse chased, ring-punched, and decorated with two parallel vertical vegetal meanders separated by a fretwork band with diamond-shaped motif.28.5cm long including the sheath For comparable examples, please see Christie's London, 5 October 2010, lot 350; 8 April 2011, lot 461; and more recently, 28 October 2020, lot 135. 28.5cm long including the sheath Qty: 1
AN INDIAN CHOKER WITH FACETED YELLOW SAPPHIRE BEADS Northern India, 20th centuryWith a double row of over-imposed, drop-shaped and faceted yellow sapphire beads, decreasing in size from the centre to the string, attached to a typical India cotton string dyed in orange and interwoven with metal thread.10.5cm diameter (at tightest points)32.5cm long the string of beads 10.5cm diameter and 32.5cm long Qty: 1
AN OTTOMAN SILVER MIRROR SET WITH TURQUOISE AND GARNETS Ottoman Turkey or Eastern Provinces, 19th centuryOf circular shape, with a typical scalloped, flower-collared profile, the reverse of the silver mount encrusted with high-collar settings in-filled with several beads made of turquoise, garnets, glass, and coloured paste, displayed as lobed petals issuing from a central filigree medallion with rosettes and beads, the mount rim of the front enhanced with a circular crown of rosette roundels.27cm diameter Mirrors were pivotal tools in Turkish hamams (public baths) and played a primary role in the Ottoman bathing routine. Often mounted on silver, the present lot, set with various coloured beads, departs from the more classical and standard look of Ottoman mirrors with repoussé mounts, two specimen of which can be seen in this sale (lots 188 and 189). The encrusted decoration is much more in line with armorial paraphernalia, such as shields and helmets, than functional objects, suggesting perhaps that it was a special commission or the original owner's vaunt of his higher social rank. 27cm diameter Qty: 1
Elizabeth Bonté (French, 20th century), a carved horn pendant necklace, early 20th century, the pendant formed as a swan on a lake, with a cord necklace with glass beads, pendant signed 'E Bonté', complete with a faux shagreen case,pendant 6.7cm wide6.5cm highCondition ReportSome wear and one section of fraying to the cord. Otherwise good order with minor wear commensurate with age.
A pair of DAVID FERREIRA Foo dogsReliefs and engraved decoration of applied agate elementsLapis lazuli beads eyesOporto hallmark (1938-1984), goldsmith's mark Delmar Gomes Pinheiro (1945-1981) and commercial mark DAVID FERREIRA PORTOAlt.: 23,5 cm1480,6 gLiterature:VIDAL, Manuel Gonçalves; ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de - "Marcas de Contrastes e Ourives Portugueses (1887 a 1993)", vol. II. Lisboa: IN-CM, nº 49 e 1675
A GEM SET RING AND A BROOCH The ring designed as a Chinese dragon holding a purple gem octahedron, unmarked; the brooch composed of a cluster of nine sodalite beads, stamped 750, indistinct signature Feri[...] Size/dimensions: ring size Q, brooch 5.2cm long Gross weight: 69.4 grams Condition Report: Some damage to brooch, splits to joints Condition Report Disclaimer
A HEMATITE BEAD NECKLACE WITH DIAMOND SET CLASP Composed of four knotted strands of uniform polished hematite beads, to a reeded gold clasp, set with five brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.20 carats total, unmarked Size/dimensions: 48cm long Gross weight: 177.3 grams Condition Report: Some light wear commensurate with age and use, some light scuffs to the clasp Condition Report Disclaimer
A SMALL COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY Comprising an amethyst bead bracelet, with eight polished amethyst beads and belcher link connectors, unmarked; together with a circular charm depicting a stag, with a partial stamp; a curb link chain necklace, stamped 750 Cioci; and an elephant hair ring, unmarked Size/dimensions: bracelet 20cm long Gross weight: 12.7 grams Condition Report: The bracelet has had repairs to the clasp. All items have general wear commensurate with use. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y TWO NECKLACES The first composed of a graduated strand of ovoid coral beads, to a cabochon coral set clasp, stamped 750; the second a slightly graduated strand of 6.50-6.96mm cultured pearls to a bow shaped clasp, stamped 750 Size/dimensions: 58.0cm and 48.5cm long respectively Gross weight: 59.5 grams Condition Report: Coral necklace weight 29.8 grams, cultured pearls 29.7 grams. Coral beads measuring 10.35mm to 5.81mm in length. Both with Italian control marks. Coral with some pitting and crazing, and white discolouration. Would benefit from restringing Condition Report Disclaimer
AN AMETHYST BEAD NECKLACE, EARRINGS AND RING The necklace composed of a graduated row of amethyst beads; the earrings designed as single amethyst beads to chain surmounts, hook fittings; the ring collet set with an oval cabochon amethyst, stamped 9ct Size/dimensions: necklace 94.0cm long, earrings 4.0cm long, ring size S Gross weight: 87.5 grams
A COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY To include a polished graduated jet bead necklace, the beads on a knotted strand; two graduated facetted amber bead necklaces, and a similar pair of stud earrings; a clarified amber dress ring, the shank stamped Met; a polished black bead necklace with gold coloured spacers, and a pair of similar earrings; and a pair of coated resin earrings Size/dimensions: first necklace 106cm long Gross weight: 305 grams Condition Report: Collection as found Condition Report Disclaimer
A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE AND LATER SILVER AND COSTUME JEWELLERY ITEMS To include: Horton & Allday, a pierced silver belt buckle, Birmingham 1899, with putti supporters, an urn and scrolled and swagged floral detail; a silver coloured belt buckle, with scrolled foliate and scallop shell detail, unmarked; Miller Brothers, a small silver scent bottle, Birmingham 1898; a hooped ring with two rams head terminals, stamped 900; a rams head dress ring, stamped 925; an oval locket stamped Sterling silver, on a belcher link chain; a cross pendant stamped Silver, suspended from a belcher link chain; a pair of The Buffs dress collar badges; a strand of graduated Murano glass beads; two black glass bead necklaces; a hardstone drop pendant; a collar stud Gross weight: 273 grams Condition Report: Collection as found Condition Report Disclaimer
A Chinese glass bead court necklace, Chaozhu, late Qing dynasty - with glass and clay beads simulating amber, jade and coral and gilt metal mounts, probable later alterations to stringing, overall length approximately 80cm.* The stringing has been altered and the necklace no longer hangs in its original, correct form (see photos). There is a large chip and a much smaller chip to the largest green jade-style glass panel and the blue and amber coloured glass pendants both have a small chip.
A Mariano Fortuny Venise evening gown of royal blue and bronze silk velvet with trademark pleated silk inserts to sides and under arm sleeves, with side back neck fastening and loops to sides and underarms to fit CONDITION REPORTS The velvet condition is generally ok. The silk has staining and fraying and other marks throughout. There have clearly been alterations around the hem line. There is a possibility that it has been made out of two separate dresses. There are some white tacking stitches evident, although if this has been the case, it has clearly been done a considerable time ago. All bar one of the beads is missing and the majority of the ties are missing/disintegrated to the velvet on the back along the line of the eyelets, assuming some damage when being undone/done up etc. (Provenance: Direct descent from Margaret Biddulph who, together with her husband Claude Biddulph, built Rodmarton Manor)
Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous, group of primitive African currency and related items to include cowrie shells, Gaboon ‘Mimbass’ iron money, West African ‘Kissi Penny’, brass Manillas (5), Katanga cross, six strings of trade beads, including two strings of multi coloured Venetian Millefiori trade beads; together with a necklace of camel teeth sewn onto a woven cloth band, an unusual item; and A Survey of Primitive Money pub. 1949, reprinted 1970, by A. H. Quiggin £100-£150 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---
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