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Attributed to Francois Linke index number 56

A matched pair of late 19th century, Paris, mahogany and gilt bronze mounted Gaines. The square marble tops, one rouge griotte the other verde antico, with pierced metal gallery, above panelled friezes and acanthus scroll mounts, each stand with one concealed drawer, released by spring, and a slide to side, supported by four slender square tapering legs ending in gilt sabots and united by up-curved stretcher with central finial. Mounts stamped ‘EB’ to reverse. It is described as a stand or gaine and titled by Linke as Pedestal Louis XVI acajou et bronzes dorés, index number 56. It was available with or without a slide and a drawer, priced between 400 and 500 francs.

Height 33 1/2″

Depth 10 1/4″

Width 10 1/4″

Circa 1895

French

Leroy et fils

A late 19th century, French, Louis XVI style gilt bronze and carrera marble clock. The circular dial with roman numeral, inset gilt cylinder surmounted by an urn with floral finial, and with a panel under of frolicking putti, supported by turned gilt columns standing on a plinth base with gilt frieze and toupie feet. The eight day movement numbered 4713, with Brocot suspension, rack striking the hour & half hour on a bell. Dial repainted.

Height 16″

Width 10 1/4″

Depth 4 1/4″

French

Circa 1880

After Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814)

A pair of Napoleon III gilt & patinated bronze candelabra after Clodion. The patinated bronze figures of putti each holding aloft twin candle sconces cast with fruiting vines, and standing on fluted gilt columns with rouge marble plinths and toupie feet.

Height 45.5cm

Depth 15cm

Width 23cm

French

Circa 1860

A George IV rosewood davenport attributed to Gillows. The pierced brass gallery above a rising leather writing surface concealing small drawers and pen try to the side. The top sliding forward above a base with panelled sides the right side with a single door concealing four graduated drawers with campaign brass handles, standing on four turned bun feet with concealed castors.

Height 91cm

Width 51cm

Depth 55cm

English

Circa 1830

A mid 19th century patinated bronze model of the Place Vendôme column. The figure of Napoleon standing atop the spiralling column with square black slate base.

The original column was started in 1806 at Napoleon’s direction to celebrate the victory of Austerlitz, and completed in 1810. The spiralling column is covered in 425 bas-relief bronze plates constructed out of cannons taken from the combined armies of Europe.

Height 12 1/4″

Width4 1/8″

Depth 4 1/8″

circa 1860

A late 19th century, Victorian, small satinwood sofa with painted decoration. The rectangular back with ebonised lines and central panel of putti at play, above a loose cushion flanked by slender arms and supported by turned front legs ending in splay toes.

Height 79cm

Width 112cm

Depth 43cm

English

Circa 1880

A set of mid Victorian carved walnut and parcel gilt corner wall shelves. The three rounded tiers with moulded edge, flanked by carved scrolling leaves, back panels with a pair of mirrors, below a pair of needlework panels. The base and top with similar open fret carved scrolling leaves.

Height 43″

Width and depth at deepest point 12.5″

English

Circa 1870

A late 19th century mahogany and satinwood crossbanded display cabinet of impressive size. The moulded cornice above an inlaid frieze with a bow fronted glazed door below flanked by glazed panels and sides, enclosing a relined interior with shelves. The base with inlaid oval panels and central doors standing on sic acanthus carved turned legs.

Height 215cm

Width 162.5cm

Depth 47cm

English

Circa 1890

An Edwardian mahogany and marquetry inlaid sofa. The canter fret cut panel with inlaid top, flanked by padded panels, above a reupholstered sprung seat, and standing on square section front supports with spade feet.

Circa 1900

English

Vaclaw Bernard Szczeblewski

A bronze figure of a boy whistling from the second half of the 19th century. The figure whistling with his hands in his pockets, his trousers rolled up with bare feet on a circular naturalistic base and marble plinth. Stamped with ‘Bronze Garanti Au Titre’ seal, date 1889, ‘6124’ & ‘Virlet’ to underside.

Height 24cm

Width 8.5cm

Depth 8.5cm

French

Circa 1889

A George IV rosewood card table, made by John Lawson for Gillows. The rectangular top with rounded corners, opening to reveal a relined baize interior supported by twin rear gate legs. The frieze with cockbead panel decoration and turned split beaded mouldings, supported by a typical Gillows turned and reeded leg. Signed to the underside ‘J Lawson’.

Height 30″

Width 36″

Depth 18″

English

Circa 1825

A late 19th century French marquetry inlaid kingwood and satiné table, mounted with gilt bronze by Maison Mottheau. The quarter veneered top with serpentine sides and gilded rim, above a single oak lined frieze drawer, with floral marquetry panels to the sides, standing on four tapering cabriole legs. Each mount stamped ‘EM’ for Maison Mottheau, retaining the original gilding.

Height 30″

Width 25 1/2″

Depth 16″

French

Circa 1890

A late 19th century olive wood and marquetry mirror. The original rectangular bevelled plate inset a frame finely inlaid with floral panels and tulipwood cross banding, the arched top inlaid with a pair of Swallows.

Width 46.5cm

Height 65cm

Circa 1880

Sorrento, Italy

After Michelangelo (Italian, 1475-1564)

Sauvage Reduction

A pair of 19th century bronze figures of Lorenzo and Giuliano de’ Medici both seated on draped pedestals, on rectangular bases, dark brown patination, raised on black slate plinths. Both inscribed to the bases ‘Reduction Sauvage’.

 Height 16cm

 Width 7.50 cm

 Depth 7.50 cm

 French

 Circa 1860

Le Roy et Fils

Palais Royal A Paris Galerie Montpensier 13-15

Vincenti & Cie Medaille D’Argent Movement

A Napoleon III, French, gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clock. The eight day movement with Brocot suspension striking the hour and half hour on a bell with outside countwheel. The enamel dial with roman numerals flanked by cherubs with central urn of flowers above, the frieze with porcelain panels inset rococo frame retaining the original gilding. Movement and pendulum numbered 5232.

Height 30.5 cm

Depth 14 cm

Width 41 cm

French

Circa 1850

Francois Linke Index No 146

A late 19th century, French, kingwood, marquetry inlaid and ormolu mounted guéridon. The circular top with elaborate end cut marquetry and gilt rim, above a shaped frieze with four slender cabriole legs ending in gilt sabots and united by wavy stretcher with vigorous floral device at the centre. The whole adorned with finely chased and gilded metal mounts.

Height 76cm

Depth 53cm

Width 53cm

French

Circa 1892

An entry in daybook 3, this guéridon was seemingly made six to eight times, mostly in late 1892.

A nest of four Chinese huanghuali wood tables. Of rectangular form each with inset glass top and carved with fruiting vines and bamboo legs.

Largest

Height 71cm

Width 50cm

Depth 36cm

Smallest

Height 40cm

Depth 21cm

Width 29.5cm

Chinese

Circa 1900

A pair of 19th century satinwood, ormolu & marble étagères. Of rectangular form, the marble top with turned fluted columns above three satinwood parquetry tiers each with pierced metal galleries, standing on fine toupie feet ending in gilt sabots.

Height 76.5cm

Width 35.5cm

Depth 22cm

English

Circa 1870