Francois Linke (1855-1946)
A late 19th century, French, mahogany and gilt bronze mounted table ambulante. The circular alabastro ciliegino top inset gilt bronze frame, above a parquetry inlaid frieze centred by female masks, with single mahogany lined drawer, supported by four slender cabriole legs ending in sabots. The legs united by upswept stretcher with finial. Original mercuric gilding. Signed F. Linke to top rim.
Height 29″ (74cm)
Width 18″ (46cm)
French
Circa 1900
GILLOWS
A George IV rosewood Library Table firmly attributed to Gillows. The well figured rectangular top with rounded corners and gadrooned edge, above a narrow frieze with a split bead moulding, the front concealing two mahogany lined drawers. The turned end supports with reeded and fluted decoration on plinth bases ending in turned reeded bun feet concealing heavy brass castors.
Height 29” (74cm)
Width 48” (122cm)
Depth 28” (71cm)
English
Circa 1825
The drawings for the design of this table appear in the Gillows Estimate Sketch Book 1824.
After Jean-Claude-Francois Joseph Rosset (French 1706-1786)
A delightful pair of French Restauration period bronze figures of Rousseau & Voltaire, cast after models by Rosset. Each figure standing on a square Sienna marble plinth with stepped waterleaf moulded bronze base. Both finely detailed with original dark patination.
Height 8 3/4” (22cm)
Width 3” (7.5cm)
Depth 3” (7.5cm)
French
Circa 1825
Attributed to Francois Linke (1855-1946)
A fine late 19th century ormolu mounted fiddleback mahogany cabinet on stand. The arched cornice above a narrow frieze with a pair of glazed doors below enclosing a relined interior with shelves and glazed sides, standing on a rectangular base with a frieze drawer supported by four turned fluted legs to a platform stretcher and toupie feet.
Height 78 3/4” (200cm)
Width 33 2/4” (85.5cm)
Depth 16 3/4” (42.5cm)
French
Circa 1880
Henry Samuel 484, Oxford St, London, (fl.1881 – 1913)
A late 19th century Sheraton style purpleheart strung satinwood cylinder front bureau. The rectangular top with a three quarter brass gallery above an open shelf flanked by tapering turned columns, the cylinder front below opening to a fitted interior above two small frieze drawers and concave cupboard under, standing on fluted turned legs with brass caps & castors. The back fully finished. Stamped numerous times.
Height 47 1/2” (121cm)
Width 30” (76cm)
Depth17” (43cm)
English
Circa 1890
A pair of quality late 19th century, French, gilt bronze candlesticks. The single candle sconce above a tapered column cast with lion masks and trailing vine leaf decoration, the circular base with further vine leaves and knurled border. Re-gilt. Stamped ‘L.B’ to the underside.
Height 10 1/4“ (26cm)
Diameter at base 4 1/2“ (11.5cm)
French
Circa 1880
An Edwardian mahogany, satinwood banded & floral inlaid bijouterie cabinet of fine quality, and large proportions. Of rectangular form with serpentine shaped sides, the bevelled glazed top with inlaid borders above four glazed sides, a door to the front enclosing a single adjustable shelf, standing on four turned acanthus carved and reeded supports united by a wavy stretcher. Excellent condition.
Height 38 3/4” (98.5cm)
Depth 20” (51cm)
Width 28“ (71cm)
English
Circa 1900
An unusual Edwardian mahogany and satinwood crossbanded display cabinet. The arched top inlaid with starburst, a platform pediment above flanked by four turned brass finials, and a single astragal glazed door below enclosing a relined shelved interior with a single concave frieze drawer below. The rectangular base with a central deep drawer, flanked by a pair of cupboards, and standing on square section tapering legs.
Height 80 1/2″ (204.5cm)
Width 30″ (76cm)
Depth 16″ (41cm)
English
Circa 1900
A pair of French gilt & patinated bronze candlesticks, in the Louis XVI style. Each cast as three putti standing back to back, holding bunches of grapes, supporting a single cast candle sconce with drip pan, the circular stepped base finely cast with acanthus leaf scrolls and beading. Stamped H to the underside.
Height 9 1/2” (24cm)
Diameter at base 5” (12.7cm)
French
Circa 1870
A fine pair of patinated and parcel gilded table lamps. Of Grecian vase form, the central band cast with a relief of a dancing muse to both sides, the handles with swans heads, standing on a square stepped black marble base and gilt paw feet. Professional converted & rewired.
Vase height 12” (30.5cm). Height to bayonet 15 1/2” (39.5cm)
Width 5 3/4” (17cm)
Depth 5 3/4” (17cm)
French
Circa 1870
Angelica Kauffman pinx.t
Thomas Burke Fecit
‘’Cupid & Cephisa’
Cupid and Cephisa, One Day as I was walking in the Woods […] From the Original picture in the possession of George Bowles. Esqr.
A pair of oval engravings depicting cupid having his wings clipped by Cephisa, as she and her male companion stumble across cupid sleeping. Stipple & etching, inset gilt & ebonised oval frames with moulded borders.
Height 17 1/4” (44.5cm)
Width 14 1/2” (37cm)
English
Circa 1800
A lovely set of four early 19th century bronze candlesticks with traces of original silvering. Of Regency design, the single sconce above a copper patinated central band with reeded tapering column, standing on a circular base with palmette decorated border. Probably used for traveling. Original worn condition with traces of original silver patination.
Height 5” ( 12.5cm)
Base diameter 3 1/2” (9cm)
English
Circa 1820
A pair of early 19th century, French, patinated bronze & marble tazzas, of small size. Of shallow dish form with reeded undersides, flanked by scrolling acanthus handles and standing on a flared socle with square stepped Sienna marble bases. Cast ‘FEVRIER’ to the underside of mount. Minor nibbles to bases.
Height to handle top 8 5/8” (22cm)
Width 6 1/4” (16cm)
Depth 3 1/2” (9cm)
French
Circa 1820
‘Loves fickle nature’
A fine French ormolu & marble clock garniture in the Louis XVI style from the late 19th century. Venus is depicted lifting the hem of her skirt, her head tilted back as cupid caresses her face, another cupid looks on from the side. The ormolu frieze mount in bold relief depicts cupids playing. The pair of candelabra with a figure of cupid holding aloft three sconces in the form of flowering stems, raised on marble plinths.The Samuel Marti eight day twin train movement rack striking the hour & half hour on a bell, No 629.
Clock: Height 13 1/2″ (34.5cm) Width 12 1/2″ (32cm) Depth 5″ (12.5cm)
Candelabra: Height 14 1/2″ (37cm) Plinth diameter 4″ (10cm) Depth 6 1/2″ (16.5cm)
French
Circa 1890
Jules Félix Coutan (1848-1939)
Thiébaut Frères Fondeur Paris
‘Union Travail Paix’
A fine quality bronze winged allegory of Peace. Standing on a domed square base, titled to the sides, a cornucopia overflowing beneath her feet, the winged figure holding a long sword in her right hand. Rich dark brown patination.
Height 10” (25.5cm)
Width 4 1/2” (11.5cm)
Base 2 1/8” (5.3cm) square
Paris
Circa 1900
A French Empire style ormolu cassolette. The pinatum finial inverting to a candle sconce, above a body held aloft by busts of Psyche, with a circular base cast with guilloche & anthemion bands.
Height 8” (20.3cm)
Diameter 3 1/2” (9cm)
French
Circa 1870
Published by Boydell
Engraved by I. P. Simon
Painted by H Fuseli R.A
‘SHAKSPEARE. Midsummer Nights Dream Act IV Scene I.’
Large engraving, stipple & etching, inset original moulded gilt frame.
Height 23” (58.5cm)
Width 28” (71cm)
English
Circa 1800
Racault et Cie 76 Rue du Faubourg St Antoine
Maison Krieger
A fine quality Napoleon III marquetry inlaid, ormolu mounted purple heart secrétaire semanier. The shaped top above a single frieze drawer, with a fall front secrétaire disguised as three drawers below, and a further four drawers under. The concave sides with outset corner pilasters, standing on a plinth base with moulded feet.
Height 53 1/2” (136cm)
Depth 17” (43cm)
Width 31” (79cm)
French
Dated 1860
Retailed by Cowtan & Sons 309 Oxford Street London
A late 19th century, French, mahogany & ormolu mounted bijouterie table. The rectangular glazed top opening to a relined interior with four glazed sides, supported by four turned tapering fluted legs, ending in cast sabots. The mounts retaining their original gilding.
Height 30” (76.5cm)
Width 33 1/4” (84.5cm)
Depth 17 3/4” (45cm)
French
Circa 1880
An impressive pair of 19th century, French, ormolu & marble ten light candelabra in the Louis XVI style. The scrolling candle arms issuing from a central removable vase stem, the triform base with floral swags standing on a moulded marble plinth base mounted with roundels and eagle headed acanthus panels. The sconces drilled for electricity.
Height 33” (84cm)
Top width 16” (41cm)
Base width 11” (28cm)
French
Circa 1870
