Works of Art

  • Large Japanese Imari Edo Baluster Vase

    Large Japanese Imari Edo Baluster Vase

    Large Japanese Imari Edo Baluster Vase

    10511 A large Japanese Edo period Imari baluster vase, the body decorated with alternating panels of peonies and lakeside landscapes, on late 19th century bronze mounts. Probable old restoration to the body.

     

    Japanese

    1700

     

    Height on mount: 28.25 ins (72 cms)

    Vase height: 23.25 ins (59 cms)                                 £6,500

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  • Large English Statuary Marble Relief

    Large English Statuary Marble Relief

    Large English Statuary Marble Relief

    10158 A large English statuary marble relief, deeply carved with a Baronet’s coronet at the centre within a tied laurel wreath, supported by branches of berried bay, and within a deep moulded border, originally the tablet from a large chimney piece.

     

    English

    Mid 19th century

     

    Width: 32 ins (82 cms)

    Height: 13.5 ins (34 cms)

    Depth: 2.5 ins (6 cms)                                     SOLD

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  • Large Pair of Edo Imari Vases and Covers

    Large Pair of Edo Imari Vases and Covers

    Large Pair of Edo Imari Vases and Covers

    10450 A pair of Japanese Arita Imari baluster vases and covers, the covers with lion finials and panels of underglaze blue scrolling decoration in reserve, repeated on the bodies with a continuous scene of storks among flowering shrubs. One cover matched, both covers with some restoration.

    Japanese, Arita

    1720

    H 23.5 ins (59 cms)

    £8,500  pair

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  • Large Sèvres Gilt Bronze Mounted Vase Oeuf

    Large Sèvres Gilt Bronze Mounted Vase Oeuf

    Large Sèvres Gilt Bronze Mounted Vase Oeuf

    10603 A large Sèvres gilt bronze mounted vase Oeuf, dated 1874, and decorated in Bleu Lapis with gilt veining, the female mask handles with leaf scrolls. Marked green stencil S 71 and red Sèvres decoration stencil 74. Restored chip to the foot rim, otherwise perfect.

     

    French, Sèvres Factory

    1874

     

    Height: 27.5 ins (70 cms)                                                 SOLD

     

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  • Ottoman Damascus Tile

    Ottoman Damascus Tile

    Ottoman Damascus Tile

    10607 An Ottoman Damascus tile, the medallion and flower head pattern with scrolling leaves and tendrils, decorated in turquoise and blue within a black outline. No restoration, small hairline.

     

    Damascus, Syria

    Circa 1580

     

    Height (incl frame): 11.25 ins (28.5 cms)

    Width: 12.5 ins (31.5 cms)

    Visible tile: 25 x 27 cms                                        SOLD

     

    Similar tile in Arthur Millner, Damascus Tiles (Prestel, p. 260 fig 6.40)

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  • Dutch Delft Qilin Charger in Chinese Transitional Style

    Dutch Delft Qilin Charger in Chinese Transitional Style

    Dutch Delft Qilin Charger in Chinese Transitional Style

    10587 A Dutch Delft Qilin charger in Chinese Transitional style, decorated in blues and manganese centring on an unusual prancing Qilin, (a mythical lion/horse) with a figure holding a vase, in a rocky landscape with scattered trees and bushes.

     

    Dutch, Delft

    1680-1700

     

    Diameter: 14 ins (35.5 cms)                                          £2,200

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  • Japanese Arita Ewer

    Japanese Arita Ewer

    Japanese Arita Ewer

    10527 A Japanese Arita porcelain ewer, the body decorated with figures in a rocky landscape, the neck with stiff flower decoration, on a thick, raised foot rim. Two short hairline cracks to neck rim.

     

    Japanese, Arita

    1640-60

     

    Height: 8.25 ins (21 cms)                                     £1,200

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  • Rare Ottoman Damascus Fritware Tile

    Rare Ottoman Damascus Fritware Tile

    Rare Ottoman Damascus Fritware Tile

    10538 A rare Ottoman Damascus fritware tile, the lobed central panel with tulips and carnations, surrounded by unusual tiger stripe and cintamani motifs, the corners with floral rosettes on apple green background. Fine condition, no restoration. Private European collection

     

    Ottoman Syria, Damascus

    1580

     

    10.75 ins (27 cms)²                                                   SOLD

     

    Identical tile illustrated in Damascus Tiles, Arthur Millner (Prestel: London, 2015), p 277, fig 6.70 V & A Middle East collection, Accession No: 452-1901

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  • Large Japanese Edo Arita Vase

    Large Japanese Edo Arita Vase

    Large Japanese Edo Arita Vase

    10577 A large Japanese Edo period Arita octagonal vase, the body with continuous decoration of pheasants in pine trees in a rocky landscape, the Three Friends of Winter, the shoulder with a lotus leaf band and scroll border above, on raised circular foot rim. Very fine condition, short hairline on rim.

     

    Japanese, Arita kilns

    1670-1700

     

    Height: 19.5 ins (50 cms)

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  • Japanese Arita Double Gourd Vase

    Japanese Arita Double Gourd Vase

    Japanese Arita Double Gourd Vase

    10562 A Japanese Arita blue and white double gourd vase, decorated with figures in wooded landscapes in two bands, the neck with diaper decoration, on raised, turned foot rim. Perfect condition.

     

    Japanese, Arita

    1680

     

    Height: 8 ins (20 cms)                                                 £900

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  • Pair of Wedgwood & Bentley Blue Jasper Oval Plaques

    Pair of Wedgwood & Bentley Blue Jasper Oval Plaques

    Pair of Wedgwood & Bentley Blue Jasper Oval Plaques

    10204 A pair of Wedgwood and Bentley (1769-1780) blue jasper oval plaques, French King Henri IV and his Chief Minister Duc de Sully, in original gilt brass frames with suspension rings. Clearly impressed ‘Henry IV’ and ‘Sully’ to the front, ‘WEDGWOOD & BENTLEY’ to the back. Excellent condition.

     

    English, Staffordshire

    1776

     

    Overall height without suspension: 4.25 ins (10.5 cms)

    Overall width: 3.5 ins (9 cms)                                       £3,200

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  • Fine St Cloud Sugar Bowl

    Fine St Cloud Sugar Bowl

    Fine St Cloud Sugar Bowl

    10549 A fine St Cloud sugar bowl and cover, the ribbed body decorated with lambrequins and arabesques, the cover with matching decoration and flat top finial with painted flower head, on a raised foot rim, painted mark ‘StC.T’. Two small chips to the cover.

     

    French, St Cloud

    1710

     

    Height: 4.25 ins (10.5 cms)                                        £850

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  • Fine Flemish Oak Panel of Christ on the Road to Calvary

    Fine Flemish Oak Panel of Christ on the Road to Calvary

    Fine Flemish Oak Panel of Christ on the Road to Calvary

    10534 A fine Flemish oak panel of Christ on the road to Calvary, the lower section with Christ bearing the cross aided by Simon, acanthus scrolls above with figures on horseback, possibly Magi, with Veronica and the veil above. Later pine backing. Label for (Henry) Goldman collection.

     

    Flemish, possibly Antwerp

    Late 16th century

     

    Height: 33.5 ins (85 cms)

    Width: 9.75 ins (24.5 cms)                                       SOLD

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  • Fine Flemish Oak Panel of the Adoration

    Fine Flemish Oak Panel of the Adoration

    Fine Flemish Oak Panel of the Adoration

    10533 A fine Flemish oak panel of the Adoration, the lower part with the Magi grouped around Christ, below a canopy supported by winged figures with camels above. Later pine backing. Label for (Henry) Goldman collection, Chenue storage, Paris

     

    Flemish, possibly Antwerp or Mechelen

    Late 16th century

     

    Height: 30.75 ins (78 cms)

    Width: 9.75 ins (25 cms)                                         SOLD

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  • Large Castelli Maiolica Plaque of The Prodigal Son

    Large Castelli Maiolica Plaque of The Prodigal Son

    Large Castelli Maiolica Plaque of The Prodigal Son

    10532 A large Castelli maiolica plaque, attributed to Giacomo Gentile (1717-1765), The Prodigal Son as swineherd, shown reclining in prayer under a tree with a dog at his side and his herd in the background, a classical arch to the left with receding landscape.

     

    Italian, Castelli

    1740-50

     

    Height: 13.25 ins (34 cms)

    Width: 16.5 ins (42 cms)

     

    SOLD

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  • French Gold Mounted Agate Cameo Brooch

    French Gold Mounted Agate Cameo Brooch

    French Gold Mounted Agate Cameo Brooch

    10331 A French gold mounted agate cameo brooch, the agate deeply carved with a female classical head wearing a wreath of oak leaves, the frame with a blue enamelled inner border surrounded by natural pearls with large peridot stones at the cardinal points. Perfect condition. In contemporary but not original leather box.

     

    French, Paris

    1860

     

    Length: 5.5 cms

    Width: 4.6 cms                                                 £4,500

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