Works of Art

  • Japanese Arita Porcelain Jug

    Japanese Arita Porcelain Jug

    Japanese Arita Porcelain Jug

    10200 A Japanese blue and white Arita porcelain jug, the globular body decorated with figures in a mountainous landscape, the neck with a single band of leaf decoration and a strap handle, remains of pewter cover.

     

    Japan

    1670

     

    Height: 10 ins (25 cms)                                                 £2,500

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  • Pair of Chinese Qianlong Famille Rose Vases

    Pair of Chinese Qianlong Famille Rose Vases

    Pair of Chinese Qianlong Famille Rose Vases

    10207 A pair of Chinese Export Qianlong period famille rose vases, the shaped square bodies decorated with panels of baskets of flowers and butterflies within a relief moulded border, and with red and gilt dragon handles. Re-stuck pieces to both necks. One handle restored.

     

    Chinese

    1750-80

     

    Height: 14 ins (35.5 cms)                                              £4,000

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  • Large Japanese Arita Blue and White Vase

    Large Japanese Arita Blue and White Vase

    Large Japanese Arita Blue and White Vase

    10183 A large Japanese Arita porcelain blue and white octagonal vase, the neck decorated with a border of lappets with flower scrolls, the body with a phoenix among peony and chrysanthemum bushes. Re-stuck piece to the rim, restored body crack.

     

    Japanese

    1680

     

    Height: 51 ins (20 cms)                                               Sold

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  • Pair of French Grisaille Trompe L'Oeil Paintings

    Pair of French Grisaille Trompe L’Oeil Paintings

    Pair of French Grisaille Trompe L’Oeil Paintings

    10185 A pair of French grisaille trompe l’oeil paintings copying relief panels of putti. Oil on canvas.

     

    19th century

     

    Width: 34.5 ins (87.5 cms)

    Height: 21 ins (53.5 cms)                                        £3,000

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  • 10035 Pair Italian gouache

    Pair of Italian Gouache Capriccio Views Ricci
    10035 Pair Italian gouache

    Pair of Italian Gouache Capriccio Views Ricci

    10035 A pair of Italian gouache capriccio views; the Piazza Campidoglio, Rome and the Temple of Halicarnassus in the style of Marco Ricci, later walnut frames.

     

    Italian

    Mid 18th century

     

    Width: 23.5 ins (59.5 cms)

    Height: 17 ins (43 cms)                                                Sold

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  • An Italian Marble Roman Style Centre Table

    An Italian Marble Roman Style Centre Table

    An Italian Marble Roman Style Centre Table

    10167 An Italian white marble circular centre table in Roman style, the associated, concentrically veneered alabaster top supported by lion headed monopodia supports with paw feet. Chiurazzi, Naples.

    Italian, Naples

    1890-1910

    Height; 38 ins (97cm)

    Diameter; 38 ins (97cm)

    SOLD

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  • Pair of Chinese Kangxi Style Famille Verte Mounted Parrots

    Pair of Chinese Kangxi Style Famille Verte Mounted Parrots

    Pair of Chinese Kangxi Style Famille Verte Mounted Parrots

    1. 10177 A pair of Chinese Kangxi style famille verte gilt bronze mounted parrots, on oval bases with tied reed decoration.

     

    Chinese

    19th century

     

    Height: 4.5 ins (11.5 cms)

    £650

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  • French Empire Bust of a Young Woman

    French Empire Bust of a Young Woman

    French Empire Bust of a Young Woman

    10144 A French Empire period bust of a young woman, partially draped and looking to her left, hair in a braided chignon, on a white marble socle, with later ‘Chinard de Lyon’ inscription.

     

    French

    Circa 1810

     

    Height: 23 ins (58.5 cms)                                         Hold

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  • Italian White Marble Bust of the Albani Faun

    Italian White Marble Bust of the Albani Faun

    Italian White Marble Bust of the Albani Faun

    10143 An Italian white marble bust of the Albani faun, finely carved and with good original surface, on a white marble socle.

     

    Italian, Rome

    1780 – 1820

     

    Height: 19.75 ins (50 cms)                                     £6,000

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  • Paris Porcelain Empire Centrepiece Dihl & Guérhard

    Paris Porcelain Empire Centrepiece Dihl & Guérhard

    Paris Porcelain Empire Centrepiece Dihl & Guérhard

    10162 A Paris porcelain Empire period centrepiece by Dihl and Guérhard, an oval pierced basket-shaped bowl decorated in blue and gilt, supported by two kneeling winged figures of Psyche holding wreaths, on a shaped octagonal plinth base, with gilt anthemion decoration on a blue background. Dihl et Guérhard red stencil mark. Old restorations to one wing, general re-touching to the gilding.

     

    French, circa 1810

    Width: 18.5 ins (47 cms)

    Height: 16.25 ins (41 cms)                                            £8,000

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  • Exceptional Victorian Berlin Wool and Bead Work Panel

    Exceptional Victorian Berlin Wool and Bead Work Panel

    Exceptional Victorian Berlin Wool and Bead Work Panel

    10152 An exhibition quality Victorian Berlin wool and bead work panel of exceptional size, a view of the Lion Courtyard in the Alhambra Palace, surrounded by a naturalistic wreath of flowers in vibrant colours of wool, silk and bead work, within an architectural frame with columns and a cornice, the details worked in beads of glass, brass and steel, mounted on the original panelled, softwood board.

    English?

    1850-1860

    Width: 71.25 ins (181 cms)

    Height: 40 ins (102 cms)

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  • Large Japanese Edo Imari Bijan Figure

    Large Japanese Edo Imari Bijan Figure

    Large Japanese Edo Imari Bijan Figure

    10044 A large Japanese Edo Period Imari Bijan figure, the well-modelled face looking to her left, her kimono held in her left hand and decorated with reserved blue panels of flower and fruit. Hand replaced, head and headdress restored.

     

    Japanese

    1700

     

    Height: 21.75 ins (55 cms)                                           SOLD

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  • Large Isnik Style Globular Vase by Samson

    Large Isnik Style Globular Vase by Samson

    Large Isnik Style Globular Vase by Samson

    10123 A large Isnik-style globular vase by Samson, Paris, decorated in a traditional 16th century trailing flower pattern in a blue and green palette with red bole highlights, painted Samson mark of stylised ‘E’. Small restored body crack, otherwise perfect.

     

    French, Paris

    1880

     

    Height: 14 ins (35 cms)

    Diameter: 12.5 ins (32 cms)                                         SOLD

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  • Italian Castelli Maiolica Tazza or Tremblant Dish

    Italian Castelli Maiolica Tazza or Tremblant Dish

    Italian Castelli Maiolica Tazza or Tremblant Dish

    10155 An Italian Castelli Maiolica tazza or tremblant dish, decorated with Venus surprised by a satyr, finely painted in a traditional palette. Small, restored rim chip.

     

    Italian

    1820

     

    Diameter: 7 ins (18 cms)                                             £950

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  • Pair of French Bronze Vases by Delafontaine

    Pair of French Bronze Vases by Delafontaine

    Pair of French Bronze Vases by Delafontaine

    10136 A pair of French Napoleon III bronze Medici vases by Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine, the bodies finely cast with classical Bacchic procession, the twin handles with satyr mask handles, on fluted spreading socle and square plinth base.

     

    French, Paris

    1860

     

    Height: 12.75 ins (32 cms)                                               £5,500

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  • Pair of Delft Hexagonal Flared Trumpet Vases

    Pair of Delft Hexagonal Flared Trumpet Vases

    Pair of Delft Hexagonal Flared Trumpet Vases

    10075 A large pair of Delft hexagonal flared trumpet vases in Kangxi style, the ribbed bodies finely decorated with large flower-filled pots with butterflies and birds, with arrangements of Chinese vessels and auspicious emblems, the lappet borders including roundels of cockerels. One vase restored, re-stuck pieces to the rim.

    Apocryphal mark LE for Van Eenhorn, Metal Pot factory

     

    Dutch, Delft

    1800-1850

     

    Height: 16.5 ins (42 cms)

    Diameter: 8.75 ins (22 cms)                                          £4,800

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