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Click here to subscribeA 19th century French bronze of Céres after Bouret, 44cm high. Condition - good Her left arm slightly loose at the shoulder joint; wheat in her right hand also slightly loose, neither fault serious; underside some bolts rusted; otherwise good. Script signature clear. Nut-brown colour. Postage not possible.
TWO LARGE CAST BRONZE STAG FIGURES, after Jules Moigniez (French 1835 - 1894), pair of hollow cast bronze stag figures, signed J Moigniez on the sculpture, mounted on a black and white marble plinth, height of each stag is approximately 74cm, (2), (Condition Report: no signs of damage, signs of cleaning residue would benefit from a clean)
A COLLECTION OF ANIMAL AND BIRD SCULPTURES, to include a David Meredith 'Bronze Hare Lying Down', length 12cm, a Bullers Pottery panda, various resin mouse figures by Border Fine Arts, Country Artists, Aynsley, Heredities, etc, and a wooden sculpture of a blue heron mounted to a stone, titled, dated and signed 'CF' to base, height 31cm (13) (Condition Report: generally ok, some chips, losses and other damage to the resin mouse figures, a little dusty)
Elegant pair of Wedgwood tricolor jasperware covered urns, featuring a striking pale blue ground with lilac medallions and white relief decoration. Each urn is adorned with classical figural scenes in oval panels, framed by intricate white garlands of grapevines and scrolling patterns. The pieces are mounted with finely cast and gilded bronze ormolu, including striking figural mask handles, a ornate finial, and a decorative base. The urns exhibit masterful craftsmanship, blending neoclassical aesthetics with luxurious gilt embellishments, making them a highly desirable addition to any collection. Wedgwood impressed on the underside of the lids. Vase 1: 11.25"H. Vase 2: 11"H.Issued: Late 19th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Two WW2 German Awards & Luftwaffe Cloth Tunic Breast Eagle, bronze SA sports badge with copper style pin and makers mark to the rear. Eastern front medal with ribbon, makers mark no.13 upon the ring, some wear to the finish on the metal work. Cloth Luftwaffe tunic breast eagle, nicely embroidered with little to no wear. All three items are in very good condition.
Royal Tank Regiment Battle Dress Blouse, 44th RTR, Battle dress blouse to a lieutenant of the 44th RTR. The yellow back pips of the armoured regiments sit up the epaulettes and over the coloured slips for the 44th. Officers bronze collar badges are in place with king’s crowns on each. The Southern command RAC formation patch of the printed type is on each sleeve along with he ‘Mother Tank’ of the RTR on the right arm only as standard. A black lanyard completes the blouse. Dated 1952 and in a clean undamaged condition.
United States Marine Corps (USMC) Naval Pilots Uniform, summer pattern four pocket tunic with medal ribbon bar and gilt metal clutch back naval pilots wings. Bronze USMC eagle over globe & anchor lapel badges, USMC buttons and Majors rank insignia to shoulders. Interior with tailors label having inked name (unreadable) and 1958 date. Accompanied by matching trousers and tie.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A silvered bronze cat figurine seated on a rectangular base with its front paws aligned and tail curled around the right side. The head is held high, with alert, pointed ears and deep recessed eyes. A collar encircles the neck, composed of incised horizontal bands and a row of small punched dots. Mounted on a custom-made display stand.For similar see: The Oriental Museum, Durham University, EG5231; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 44.4.9.Size: 60mm x 45mm; Weight: 175gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams, Sale 28955, 07 November, 2002, Lot 63. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. AD 500 - 600.A unique bronze oil lamp in the shape of a soldier's boot. The oil lamp has an elegant and slender form, with a protruding discoid foot, a boot-shaped body with a keeled central section, and a sloping shoulder. The boot is made up of a base with short nails, indicating it was likely to be for use in snow or mud. The top part of the shoe displays crossed laces at the front, extending to the top of the boot. Two bronze rings accommodate two chains for hanging the lamp. The entire composition has developed layered speckles of green and brown patina. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum Accession Number: 62.10.1.Size: 120mm x 110mm; Weight: 440gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Fragments of Time, 2006. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2500 - 900 BC.A pair of bronze weapons. The first is a pick axe featuring a socketed tubular body, with a long, tapered, polygonal pick that comes to a sharp point. On the back, there is a moulded figure of a standing quadruped. The second piece is a ceremonial bronze mace head, which has a tubular body and an enlarged bulb decorated with engraved diagonal lines.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 128682; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 61.100.18. Size: 110-210mm x 40-65mm; Weight: 620g.Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.
Ca. AD 1 - 300. A hollow bronze finger tapering slightly towards the rounded tip. The surface is smooth with subtle contours indicating the natural shape of a human digit. A clearly defined nail is framed by a shallow groove.For similar see: The Louvre Museum, AO 4409.Size: 60mm x 30mm; Weight: 135gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Gorny & Mosch, 25 June 2014, lot 348.
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC.A bronze sword with a tapering, double-edged blade featuring a raised central ridge running along its length. The blade widens at the base, meeting a rectangular guard. The cylindrical hilt ends in a conical pommel with recessed areas for inlays.Size: 430mm x 65mm; Weight: 635gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously with Dr. Roozendaal collection, the Netherlands, 1970s-1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A bronze relief of the goddess Roma depicted in a frontal view, adorned with a high crown resembling a city wall. She has a bi-partite hairstyle and idealised facial features. Two necklaces are prominent on her chest, with the lower one showcasing a central circular medallion. Additionally, two iron appliqués are affixed to her hair on either sides of her face.Size: 175mm x 150mm; Weight: 3.65kg.Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the UK art market; Ex. Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 3000 - 2500 BC.A collection of eight human heads, one made out of terracotta, one of bronze and the rest of stone. This collection also has one squatting female and one standing human figure. Accompanied by signed scholarly notes by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.Size: 15-25mm x 5-15mm; Weight: 25g.Provenance: Property of a London gallery; formerly with a Mayfair Art dealer S.A.; Ex. 1990s London collections, studied and catalogued by professor Lambert in the early 90s (with original note, signed by him). Previously in an old British collection formed since the 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman cast bronze handle depicting the face of Apollo on its lower portion. A figure of a crane is depicted in profile on the middle part of the handle. The handle arches in a gentle curve to a duel terminal on the upper end, which is decorated with wings on each side. A thick loop projects from the top of the handle. For similar see: Christie's, The Royal House of Savoy (Live Auction 17486), Lot 76. Size: 105mm x 60mm; Weight: 105gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter..
Ca. 1200 - 600 BC.A collection of three bronze weapons. The first is a bronze short dagger cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique with a small polygonal section tang. The double-edged blade has sharpened edges, and a profile that tapers to a narrow tip and prominent midrib. The second is a spearhead with a short curved tang and large blade finely cast in one piece. The third is a dagger with double sharpened edges and short tang. Layers of mottled green and brown patina envelop the entire weapon.For similar see: Muscarella O. W., Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1988, n. cat. 392. Size: 260-305mm x 40-40mm; Weight: 580g.Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100.A bronze statue of a bear, cast using the lost-wax process, depicted in stride on a rectangular plinth. Careful attention has been paid to her coat, which is composed of thick, shaggy tufts of hair that envelop her slender form. Capped by a pair of rounded ears, her expressive visage features annular eyes, a protruding snout, and a partially opened mouth.Size: 50mm x 40mm; Weight: 140g.Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Amarna Period, New Kingdom, Ca. 14th century BC. A broad bronze band with an openwork design forming a vertical composition of hieroglyphic symbols. Diagonal supports extend from both ends, connecting to a long, cylindrical rod.Size: 160mm x 55mm; Weight: 80gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. AD 300.A bronze leaded bronze door handle cast in high relief. The handle mount depicts the head of a fierce lion with bare fangs, a wide snout, almond-shaped eyes with delineated pupils, and a hanging tongue, all surrounded by a radiating mane. A substantial ring handle is suspended from the lion's mouth, and three oxidised iron rivets are visible along the exterior rim. The handle is enveloped with thick layers of green and russet patina.For similar see: Sotheby's, Ancient Sculptures and Works of Art, 3 December 2024, Lot 488. Size: 260mm x 220mm; Weight: 1.1kg.Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Donald Wonder (1938-2023), California & New Jersey; thence by descent.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 BC.A bronze applique in the form of a feline head. The head is defined by incision lines highlighting its features, including a broad snout with a wide open mouth and a pair of almond-shaped eyes slightly curving upwards. The ears are sharply pointed and tilted back. The applique is hollow and open at the back.Size: 40mm x 35mm; Weight: 65g.Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000.
21th - 26th Dynasty, Ca. 1077 - 525 BC.A bronze figure of snake headed god Nebebkau depicted in striding posture with arms positioned close to the body. A tripartite wig extends over the shoulders, with parallel gold inlays accentuating its length. A short kilt wraps around the waist, vertically striped with gold inlays. The legs extend from beneath the garment, set apart in a striding stance. The back of the figure features an integral suspension loop. Mounted on a custom-made display stand. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.Size: 60mm x 30mm; Weight: 20gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Rupert Wace Ancient Art Limited; Ex. Natasha Rambova (1897 - 1966); Ex. Professor Donald P. Hansen (1932 - 2007), New York. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 400 - 600.A cast bronze lamp attached to a bronze tripod stand that is composed of two parts. The lamp features an elegant handle made of two tendrils that curl upwards and meet at a floral motif over the body of the vessel. The tripod has a rounded disc beneath the lamp to catch any dripping oil. It stands on a rounded base with three short, paw-like legs extending from its sides.Size: 335mm x 170mm; Weight: 1.44kg.Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 550 - 500 BC.A pair of matching bronze greaves. Each features simple decorations, including vertical lines and spirals defining the calf muscles, along with multiple pierced holes around the edges for securing leather straps. A beautiful green patina envelopes these iconic objects.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: L.2017.18; Christie's Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armours, Part II, Lot 62. Size: 410-440mm x 90-100mm; Weight: 1.39kg.Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Austrian art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 500 - 300 BC. A collection of three bronze vessels, each with a carinated body that transitions into a corseted neck culminating in a slightly flared rim. The angular profile is defined by a pronounced ridge encircling the midsection, separating the upper and lower sections.For similar see: Richter G. M. A., Greek, Etruscan and Roman Bronzes, Metropolitan Museum of Arts, 1915, Cat. 606, 607, 608.Size: 90-100mm x 70-80mm; Weight: 365gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 1200 - 600 BC.A collection of three bronze weapons. The first is a bronze short dagger cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique with a small polygonal section tang. The double-edged blade has sharpened edges and a profile that tapers to a narrow tip. The second is a dagger with a short tang and a large blade finely cast in one piece. The third is a spearhead with double sharpened edges and a short curved tang. Layers of mottled green and brown patina envelop the entire weapon.For similar see: Muscarella O. W., Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1988, n. cat. 392. Size: 280-330mm x 40-60mm; Weight: 680g.Provenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.
Ca. 500 BC.A heavy cast silver phiale, a special libation vessel used for holding wine, with a hollow, rounded, raised boss, known as an omphalos at the centre. The lower part of the bowl is scalloped, leading to a corseted neck adorned with incised teardrop motifs that encircle it. The neck flares outward into a wide, smooth mouth with an unpronounced rim. A cuneiform inscription is present near the edge of the rim.A similar example hammered for $8,225 at Christie's, Live Auction 9380, Antiquities, 13 June 2000, Lot 499. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1994,0127.1, Muscarella O. W., Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1988, n. cat. 327.A similar example hammered for $8,225 at Christie's, Live Auction 9380, Antiquities, 13 June 2000, Lot 499. Size: 245mm x 45mm; Weight: 485g.Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 900 BC. A bronze sword with a long, slender blade featuring a thick, central ridge. The guard is crescent-shaped, and the stone pommel is of conical profile.For similar see: Christie's, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann Collection, Part I, Lots 14, 24, 33.Size: 540mm x 60mm; Weight: 650gProvenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
ELEPHANT AND BRONZE FIGURE OF AN INDIAN GENTLEMAN. (QTY). along with a ornately pierced and foliate decorated octagonal tray, a pair of brass vases adorned with hunting scenes, two boxes, miniature picture, a brass oil lamp of dipa lukshmi on an elephant a small Persian Griffin head bronze jug and a brass elephant candlestick. Figure 22cm H, 26cm L x 16cm H vases 29cm H. Tray 36cm W.
A VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BRASS AND MALACHITE BOX. (6). the box having malachite overlaid cabochon and ropetwist detail with darkblue velvet lined interior, a French pair of lidded gilt bronze twin handled urns, brass and onxy stand a brass owl and a three branch ropetwist and scrolling leaf candelabra. box 14cm x 13cm Rd candelstick 36cm H.
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