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19th century oval ivory miniature of young lady 19th century oval ivory miniature of young lady in a fine silk hat and dress with ruffles. In gilt hand made oval pendent frame behind convex glass. Card to reverse bears frame makers name “Aug. Walker Miniature Frame Maker, 118, New Bond Street, London, W.â€. Unsigned. English, circa 1900.
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Yr: 1900 |
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A magnificent and rare pair of large Louis XVI style gilt and bronze 'Ryhton' form cornucopia boar chenets / firedogs after Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart (French, 1739 –1813) A magnificent and rare pair of large Louis XVI (1754 –1793) style chenets / firedogs in gilt and bronze. The chenets depict 'Ryhton' form cornucopia with fruiting swags that wrap and fall at the back, and a boar's heads resting on bronze plinths, with a gilt frieze.
After architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart (French, 1739 –1813), whose son Alexandre Brongniart became a respected director of the Louvre. The Louvre has a pair of Sevres/Sèvres vases by Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart of similar form and shape, said to be the most astonishing pieces created in Sèvres during the First Empire. Brongniart derived the shapes from ancient Rhyton drinking vessels. The ‘Ryhton’ form originates from the ancient Greeks, a conical horn shape, typically formed into the shape of an animal's head.
French, circa 1860.
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A pair of 19th century French, 'Ryhton' form cornucopia opaline vases mounted into ormolu bronze boars A pair of 19th century, French 'Ryhton' form cornucopia opaline glass vases, mounted into ormolu bronze boar’s heads, upon rectangular black marble bases. Each opaline vase is profusely decorated with gilt and polychrome oriental birds, foliage and flowers. Clearly inspired by the architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart's (French, 1739 –1813) ‘cornet’ Sevres vases with boars, which are now on display in the Louvre. Brongniart derived the shapes from ancient Rhyton drinking vessels; the ‘Rhyton’ form originates from the ancient Greeks, and forms s conical horn shape, typically formed in the shape of an animal's head. French, circa 1870.
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Yr: 1870 |
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A 19th century cast iron and brass boar fireplace fender A 19th century polished cast iron, adjustable fireplace fender. Each end is mounted with a seated boar. The boars are modelled on “Il Porcellinoâ€, the famous boar in the bronze fountain in Florence. The frieze displays a pierced and scrolled cast decoration, a central motif of oak leaves and a number of vines and grapes applied in brass. French, circa 1880.
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Yr: 1880 |
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Mallards / ducks etching by George Vernon Stokes RA (English, 1873-1954) An artist proof limited edition coloured dry-point etching of Wild Ducks & Drakes†by George Vernon Stokes, RA (English, 1873-1954). Coloured dry-point limited edition of 75, signed in pencil in the margin, “G Vernon Stokesâ€, and numbered “44/75â€. The reverse bears gallery label “David C. Brown Fine Art Dealer 482 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, C.2†and is inscribed in ink “Signed Proof Etching “Wild Duck & Drake†by G. Vernon Stokesâ€. English, circa 1930.
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Artist: George Vernon Stokes |
Yr: 1930 |
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A late 19th century reverse intaglio crystal coaching / carriage / four in hand gold brooch. A late 19th century reverse intaglio crystal coaching / carriage / four in hand gold brooch, unusually depicting the carriage head on. In original sculptured box bearing jewellers label “S Kohn & Co. Princess, St. North, Dunedin, Watchmakers, Gold & Silversmithsâ€. Kohn & Co, were jewellers in Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand, run by Mr Siegfried Kohn. New Zealand / English, circa 1880.
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Yr: 1880 |
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A pencil study of a Bruges lady by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) A pencil study of a cottage girl seated on a low wall by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer R.A. (1802-1873). The reverse bears “Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd†label “No. 24116†“London 43, Old Bond Street, Piccadilly, Wâ€. Then a further typed label “Sir E. Landseer R.A. (1802-1873) “A Peasant Women Bruges†From a sketch-bookâ€. Circa 1835 Landseer painted Louisa, Marchinoness of Abercorn (1812-1905) as a ‘cottage girl’ in similar attire. Peasant women were not an unfamiliar subject by Landseer there are several such drawings in The Royal Collection. English, circa 1830.
Provenance:
- Thomas Agnew and Sons No 24116
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Artist: Sir Edwin Landseer RA |
Yr: 1830 |
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