Jean Jacques Pradier (Swiss, 1792-1850), also known as James Pradier, bronze sculpture, "Pandore" or "Pandora," brown patina with gilt highlights, modeled as the mythological female figure holding a jar. Signed on base in script "Pradier sc–,"and "E de Labroue F–" 16 in. H, mounted to black stone plinth, 2 1/2" H x 7" square. Total […]
Lot 73: Louis Sauvageau, 4 Seasons Bronze Sculptures
Louis Sauvageau (France, 1822-1874), four bronze allegorical statues of women representing the four seasons, attired in Classical dress and holding attributes related to spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each signed "Sauvageau" on the base. Statues approximately 15 3/4" H x 4 3/4" W. Total weight 36 lbs. Third quarter 19th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition. […]
Lot 72: Pair of French Gilt Bronze & Imari Candelabras
Pair of Louis XVI style bronze six-light candelabra having foliate stems and floral arms above a baluster form Imari porcelain bases with floral and bird decoration and gilt bronze ram's head mounts, all raised on a gilt bronze foliate base. 24" H x 12" W x 11" D. Total weight 22 lbs. Last half 19th […]
Lot 71: Napoleon III Ebony and Brass Tantalus
Napoleon III ebony and inlaid brass tantalus, shaped hinged ebony veneer top and front panel opens to reveal fitted rosewood gallery tray with gilt brass handle that holds 16 etched crystal cordials and 4 etched crystal cordial decanters with stoppers, 7 5/8" H. 12 cordial glasses are present, 3" H. Ebony veneer case with rosewood […]
Lot 70: Pair Silverplated Classical Wall Pockets
Pair of Classical Revival silver on copper lavabo style wall pockets, each having a serpentine top with beaded edge, central lion's mask and small reeded basin flanked by gilt metal figures over a large open basin. 13" H x 13" W x 6 1/2" D. Likely Continental, Mid 19th century. Note: Lion's heads are screwed […]
Lot 68: Georgian Sterling Salver; Wine Funnel
1st item: George III sterling silver wine funnel with strainer, lion passant mark with additional mark, rubbed. 4 7/8" H, 2.07 oz troy. 2nd item: George II Sterling Silver Salver with scalloped shell border, raised on three feet, hallmarks for London, 1741. Diameter 6 1/2". 7.65 oz troy. Combined weight: 9.73 oz troy. CONDITION: One […]
Lot 69: Elkington Gilt Centerpiece with Cut Glass Bowl
Elkington Neoclassical style gilt and silver plated centerpiece or epergne with heavy cut crystal oval bowl, resting on the oval pedestal of a footed base with figural griffins at each end and molded anthemion ornamentation on the adjacent sides. Side of base stamped ELKINGTON & CO. on one side with psuedohallmarks on other side; underside […]
Lot 67: French Silver Teapot & 2 Continental Candlesticks
3 pieces. 1st item: French 1st Standard silver (.950) teapot with dolphin head spout, bands of floral scroll decoration at the rim, center and base, with additional band of beading and four scroll feet at base; ebonized wood handle and melon form finial. Applied coat of arms crest to belly. Minerva head mark to upper […]
Lot 66: 3 pcs Continental Silver
3 Continental Silver Hollowware items. 1st item: Oval jewelry or trinket box with lid, decorated with repousse hunting scenes. Dutch import mark with possible Norweigan date letter for 1847 and other marks to underside. 2" H x 6 1/2" W x 5" D. 2nd item: German .800 silver oval candy dish with garland-decorated reticulated sides […]
Lot 64: Cream Pitcher attr. Hester Bateman
English Sterling silver cream pitcher, repousse beaded rim over a pear shaped body, raised on a domed, beaded foot. Scrolled handle. Hallmarked with maker's mark HB, attributed to Hester Bateman, London, 1778-79; 4 1/2" H. No monograms. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Mark partially rubbed, a few tiny dents. No monograms.