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PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE COURT FIGURES
US$2,877.89
Signed E Guillemin, a pair of French bronze court figures.RRc. 1880Emile Guillemin, French (1841-1907)Height8.00 inch(20.3 cm)Ref No. 5987
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19TH CENTURY BRONZE AND GILT BRONZE COCKEREL
US$4,163.76
A vigorously modelled 19th century bronze and gilt bronze cockerel standing aggressively with tail feathers free flowing, incredibly realistically modelled and retaining original patination.c. 1890Height17.00 inch(43.2 cm)Width12.00 inch(30.5 cm)Depth12.00 inch(30.5 cm)Ref No. 6376
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PAIR OF BRAWLING FIGURES
US$5,633.32
An interesting pair of brawling courtly figures by E Guilleminc. 1860Emile Guillemin, French (1841-1907) Guillemin specialised in Orientalist and exotic subjects and his work is characterised by the exceptional quality of casting, attention to detail and realism. Height9.00 inch(22.9 cm)Width6.00 inch(15.2 cm)Depth5.00 inch(12.7 cm)Ref No. 5988
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PAIR OF BRONZE FOXES
US$6,000.71
A well cast pair of bronze foxes, one with a paw on a dead pheasant, the other with the left paw caught in a trap, elaborate model waisted rectangular bases.c. 1870Height11.00 inch(27.9 cm)Width9.00 inch(22.9 cm)Depth5.00 inch(12.7 cm)Ref No. 5997
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GILT BRONZE GOTHIC CHANDELIER
US$9,552.15 A good gilt bronze Gothic chandelier retaining fine original chains. The ceiling crown castellated, the main body with elaborate pierced borders. The whole in good condition. RRc. 1880The earliest candle chandeliers were used by the wealthy in medieval times. They were generally wooden crosses, with spikes on which candles were secured. They were hoisted to a suitable height, hooked...
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PAIR OF GILT BRONZE AND BRONZE WALL LIGHTS
US$6,000.71
Well cast pair of gilt bronze and bronze wall lights, the neoclassical female figure supporting two elaborate candelabra arms. The bases with cut and chiseled anthemion leaves and drapes. Very unusual design.c. 1900Height20.00 inch(50.8 cm)Width10.50 inch(26.7 cm)Depth5.50 inch(14.0 cm)Ref No. 6207
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A GEORGE I PERIOD WALNUT CHEVAL SCREEN
US$4,163.76 A George I period walnut cheval screen containing an interesting unfinished panel of petit point, with scenes of buildings in a mountainous landscape and country people, the simple elegant frame with an arched cresting and trestle legs joined by a moulded stretcher.RRc. 1720Sothebys Label Showing Property of Mrs Derek Fitzgerald, Removed from Heathfield Park SussexHeight56.00 inch(142.2 cm)Width31.00 inch(78.7 cm)Depth22.00...
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LATE 19TH CENTURY SMALL FIRE SURROUND
US$2,204.34 Late 19th century small fire surround after a design by Robert AdamRRc. 1890By the 1800s most new fireplaces were made up of two parts, the surround and the insert. The surround consisted of the mantlepiece and sides supports, usually in wood, marble or granite. The insert was where the fire burned, and was constructed of cast iron often backed...
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19TH CENTURY ADJUSTABLE BRASS MENORAH
US$661.30
19th century adjustable brass menorah candelabra.c. 1890One of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith is the Menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple. The kohanim lit the menorah in the Sanctuary every evening and cleaned it out every morning, replacing the wicks and putting fresh olive oil into the cups.Height23.00 inch(58.4 cm)Width24.00 inch(61.0 cm)Ref No. 6373
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19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR
US$3,306.51
IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE (1718-1779)A most elaborate mahogany armchair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale the highly complex ribonned back over cabriole arm supports with a highly elaborate front stretcher and the legs terminating in French scrolls. Restoration carried out to the back.c. 1890Height41.50 inch(105.4 cm)Width25.00 inch(63.5 cm)Depth21.00 inch(53.3 cm)Ref No. 6738
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REGENCY PERIOD FAUX TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY
US$979.71 Regency period faux tortoiseshell tea caddy, the interior with two compartments, retaining turned ivory knobs, original gilt bronze feet and escutcheonsRRc. 1820The word Tea Caddy is believed to be derived from catty, the Chinese pound, equal to about a pound and a third avoirdupois. The earliest examples that came to Europe were of Chinese porcelain, and approximated in shape...
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REVOLVING MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE
US$3,428.98
An unusual revolving mahogany library table with cupboard sections divided by book shelves. Inset wine coloured leather top, the upper frieze with suspended drawers with a decorated gilt bronze edging. Late 20th Century.c. 1970Height31.00 inch(78.7 cm)Diameter28.50 inch(72.4 cm)Ref No. 6142
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BUST OF A HIGH RANKING ROMAN
US$4,837.31
A copy of a high ranking Roman Nubian in a toga. Sold without Pedestal.c. 1990Height31.00 inch(78.7 cm)Width21.50 inch(54.6 cm)Depth11.00 inch(27.9 cm)Ref No. 7141
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