Antiques
LATE 19TH CENTURY GREY MARBLE FIREPLACE
US$4,653.61
A very attractive Northern European highly figured Grey Marble Fireplace, with White statue panels.Minor and old restorations to the uprights. Shelf Length - 61.00 Inches Shelf Depth - 10.00 Inches Opening Height - 45.00 Inches Opening Width - 42.75 Inches Height of Foot Blocks - 5.00 Inches Depth of Jamb - 8.25 Inchesc. 1880By 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 with decorative tiles. As well as providing heat, the fireplaces of the Victorian era were thought to add a cozy ambiance to homesHeight45.00 inch(114.3 cm) Width56.75 inch(144.1 cm) Depth8.25 inch(21.0 cm)Ref No. 6972
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A 19TH CENTURY 'BELLE EPOQUE' CHINA CABINET
US$22,655.70 An exceptionally fine 19th century 'Belle Epoque' China cabinet, soft ivory ground, the finest gilding with 24kt gold leaf, the central cartouche incorporating a Putti, the top with finely carved garlands and leaves.RRc. 1890A putto (plural putti, /ˈpʊti/ or poo-tee) is a figure in a work of art depicted as a chubby male child, usually nude and sometimes winged....
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EARLY 20TH CENTURY POLYCHROME CAPARISONED ELEPHANT
US$2,265.57 Early 20th century polychrome figure of a Caparisoned Elephant with gilded top. largely original decoration.c. 1910In the Indian state of Kerala, elephants are beautifully decorated during temple festivals. They wear a distinctive golden head covering called a nettipattam, which is often translated into English as an Elephant Caparison. However, it covers only the head, not the body, as in...
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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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LATE 19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN THREE-PART PEDESTAL DESK
US$2,326.81
A small three part Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, retaining original batwing shaped patinated handles. Excellent overall condition. Hand tooled inlaid green leather top.c. 1890Height29.50 inch(74.9 cm)Width48.00 inch(121.9 cm)Depth28.50 inch(72.4 cm)Ref No. 7155
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REGENCY PERIOD MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE
US$35,514.40
A quite exceptional Regency period mahogany library table of the finest quality. Six drawers over finely carved and reeded supports, original gilt bronze handles, shoes and castors, the drawer linings of mahogany with finely toned and grooved joints. Renewed hand tooled leather inset.RRc. 1820Height30.00 inch(76.2 cm)Width60.00 inch(152.4 cm)Depth44.00 inch(111.8 cm)Ref No. 5709
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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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GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY ELLIPTICAL SERVING TABLE
US$18,981.80
A very fine George III period mahogany elliptical serving table, the top crossbanded, the freeze with finely executed arcaded decoration, square tapering supports matching the top terminating in block feet. Excellent overall condition and patina, purchased from a significant Derbyshire Mansion. Circa 1760-70.RRc. 1760Height33.00 inch(83.8 cm)Width96.00 inch(243.8 cm)Depth28.00 inch(71.1 cm)Ref No. 4645
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A FINE RECTANGULAR SHIBAYAMA DISH
US$9,552.15 A fine rectangular Shibayama dish. The central tablet of ivory with birds flying within blossom and branches. The birds with gold, silver and ivory, mother of pearl and semi-precious stones. The outside superbly pierced in enamel and foliage and oriental motifs.RRc. 1890The Shibayama technique was named after Shibayama Dosho, who introduced it in Japan in the 18th century. It...
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REGENCY PERIOD ROSEWOOD SIDE CABINET
US$14,695.60
A very well figured Regency period rosewood breakfront side cabinet surmounted with a good pierced gallery and fine brass grills to the end panels with anthemion leafs to the top and bottom capitals.RRc. 1815Height38.00 inch(96.5 cm)Width96.00 inch(243.8 cm)Depth14.00 inch(35.6 cm)Ref No. 5810
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