Silver/Metal

Bronze Bust of a "Boudeur"

France - Circa 1890

Charming and unusual bronze study of a young child titled "Boudeur" ( Sullen )

on the front of the Base.

Signed but illegible on the base right side. illedgible (Sculptor)

LENGTH:	6 in. (15 cm)
DEPTH:	5 in. (13 cm)
HEIGHT:	11 in. (28 cm)

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Item#1757

			Museum Quality Pewter Table Fountain France - Circa 1730 Before the 18th Century, the water drawn from wells or public spring was stored in large wood buckets. Early 18th century water started to be stored inside the house in pewter, copper or ceramic reservoirs having a tap. These home fountains, a brand new market were combining usefulness and aesthetic aspects as many artisans and artists are competing to create extremely beautiful pieces which are now still with some family but mostly in local or national museums. This piece here is in pewter and was called "Table fountain" (larger one were on a wall) for water or herbal tea. It has a molded cylindrical shape with a rounded lid. The 2 lateral folding handles and the brass tap are held by grotesque masks. There is an illegible mark (the last name of the maker) on the tap. This piece has been given an Expert (belonging to the French Trade Society in Oeuvres d'Art) opinion in 9/2012. His conclusion was this fountain was made 1st half of 18th Century in Toulouse, referring to the book "Les Etains" (Pewter in French) by Boucaud-Fregnac, fig 365 page 243. This 1 page Examination will be given to the buyer. Dimensions: 12" Diameter and 21" H according to French Laws, the expertise regarding Period and Origin are binding the Expert for 30 years.
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			Christ Bronze Bust by Jean Baptist Clesinger (1814-1883) and Barbedienne. with a Brown Patina and resting on a Marble base. Artist is Jean Baptist Clesinger (1814-1883). It is signed on the right shoulder. Foundry was Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892), the most famous in France. The bronze belonged to the Diocesan Mission from 1899-1902, hence the front brass plaque. Dimensions: 6.1/2"W x 4.1/4"D x 11.5"H
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			Bronze Inkwell by "Barbedienne" Paris Country: France Period: 1880 Beautiful Bronze Inkwell with "Love Birds" by "Barbedienne". The F. Barbedienne Foundry, Paris was one of the few foundries to survive the Revolution and Financial Colapse of 1848 in France. This was achieved by actively pursuing contracts with many reputable sculptors of Paris such as David D'Angers and Jean-Baptiste Clesinger and many others. Ferdinand Barbedienne died on March 21 1891 and was mourned by many in the world of sculpture. It was said that he strove to the highest quality in his castings Albert Susse said of him that he was the "pride of the nation" and that that he "carried the splendor of our industry so loftily to all international competitions". The foundry finally closed in 1952. This bronze is a wonderful example of his high quality and attention to detail. Dimensions: 8"x 4" x 5"
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	Five-piece polished brass Fireplace Set America - Circa1940 This set is in perfect condition and comes from an important Property succession in South Carolina.composed of: fire fender: H9 3/4" x W53 1/2" x D15" pair andirons: H29 1/2" x W9" x D17 1/2" set of fire tools: H22 1/2" x W6" x D5
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			Louis Pasteur Bronze By H. Daillion France - Circa 1900 This gorgeous bronze made by Horace Daillion (French 1854-1937) has a gold patina and is on an eye catching "vert -Maurin "( French Alps )marble base. Signed "H Daillion " and marked " Fundicion Artistica, J. Mazzuchelli" Louis Pasteur (French 1822-1895) was a Physicist and a Chemist by Training and became a pioneer of Microbiology. After famous crystallographic work he created the 1st vaccine for Rabies (1885)and Anthrax and a method called "Pasteurization" to stop milk and wine from causing sickness. His Figure of "Disinterested Scientist" was recognized by the French Academy of Science in 1862 and they gave him the title of "Humanity Beneficent Scientist" The "Pasteur Institute"-still famous today in the world- was created in 1885. Dimensions: H 14 1/4" x W 11 1/4" x D 6 1/2"
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				19th Century French Crusifix France - Circa 1880 - 19th Century 19th C. French Christ on cross in silver plated bronze The Crusifix is mounted to an oval base decorated with "a Godrons" pattern. All surfaces of this Crusifix are in silver plated bronze. Measurements height: 27.5 in. (70 cm) depth: 5.5 in. (14 cm) width/length: 13 in. (33 cm)
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			Extremely Rare Pair of Bronze "Red Crowned" Cranes Country: Japan Period: 1860 19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze "Red Crowned" Cranes of exceptional design. They symbolized Longevity and Fertility. Condition: Very good with the exception of some fracturing in the bronze on the inside of both necks. Not structural Specifications: Height: 43, Width: 47
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				Eutrope Bouret "Au Claire de la Lune" Bronze Country: France Period: late 19th Century Patina "Dore" Bronze Sculpture of "Pierrot" playing an old and famous French Children's song called "Au Clair de la Lune" signed and stamped. Very Good Condition, missing bronze little feather on hat Dimensions: Height: 18"
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				A slate and bronze pair of Tazze with classical foliate motifs. Circa 1830. Dimensions: Ht: 11" Width: 8" Depth: 6"
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				Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Isidore Jules Bonheur Country: France Period: 1827-1901 Sculpture is of a Peasant holding a bucket (removable) and next to a Goose. Signed on base "Isadora Bonheur" and Hippolyte Peyrol, Foundry mark (difficult to locate as Peyrol marks are less than 1/16"). Isidore Jules Bonheur ( French 1827-1901) whose work ranks among the finest of the French Animal School Sculptors. He was Rosa Bonheur(famous Painter &Sculptor) Brother and the son of the Painter Raymond Bonheur. Isidore was awarded the Gold medal at the Paris "Exposition Universelle"in 1889 Condition: Good, a little of the finish has been worn Height: 12.75
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				Renaissance style bronze Ewer. Cast relief decorated with putti. Handles with perched angels. Italian - Circa 1880 Dimensions: 24"H
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				Silver-Plated Hot Water Urn English, 19th century, urn form with blossom finial, scroll wooden handles, ball feet, acanthus leaf decoration, interior fire box, lid marked "Warranted-Best/London/Manufactured", no monogram, Dimensions: 12.1/4"
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			Pair of Vase Holders in gilded bronze, with 3 feet representing some acacia leaves and "grotesques". France - End of 18th Century Dimensions: 6.1/2"Diameter x 7.1/2"H
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			Pewter Tea Fontaine with a tripod base cover knob and feet ends in wood. Made Circa 1775 in France Dimensions: 13.1/2"H
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					L'Aveu, Bronze Sculpture by Hippolyte Moreau A young man is confessing his love to a young women. Wonderful expressions on the faces and in body positions of him-open eyes and he wants to be convincing -and her with eyes looking down, sort of shyness in attitude and gathering a flower may be to celebrate the event... An incredibly well done sculpture on love. Hippolyte-Francois Moreau (French 1836-1927) is the brother of Auguste Moreau and like him, was always trying to describe realist and graceful portraits of children or young persons. Brown with a hue of red patina bronze, signed "Hipmoreau" on base. Brass plate in front says: "L'Aveu Salon des Beaux Arts" Foundry mark on verso "Societe des Bronzes De Paris" Circa 1890 27"H Condition :Outstanding
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				Very decorative Candles Holder in Wrought Iron . Spain - Circa 1900 Dimensions: 66"H x 20" Diameter
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			1st Empire style Coffee Pot by Christofle Gorgeous silver plated Pot marked "Christofle"(underneath) with chased water leaves friezes.Spout ending by a Ram's head.The pot is supported by 3 feet-on claw- ornated by horses heads and palmates decor. The lid is opening by an accorn shaped figure and the handle is in ebonized wood. France ,end of 19thC. H 10.5" and 9"by 5" footprint It's worth noticing Christofle obtained the title of "official supplier of the Emperor Napoleon III" who declared at a very Official Dinner: " I don't have a single piece of Silver on my Table,they are all in Christofle" The silver galvano plating technique was started by Christofle Circa 1845. Condition :outstanding
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			Set of Silver plated Coffee and Tea Pots engraved with foliages and medallions. Nice ivory lid holder as well as "insulating" joints on the handles. Marked P&M and S. England. Circa 1870 Dimensions: Coffee pot is 8.5"H and Tea Pot is 6.3/4"H.
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			High quality silver plated Coffee and Tea Service in the style of Jean Despres. Cylindrical shapes with a pearl frieze decor and handles in mahogany. Includes 5 pieces: Coffee Pot, Tea Pot, Sugar Bowl with its lid, Milk Jug and a Rectangular Tray. France - Circa 1920 Tray dimensions: 22"W x 15"D
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			Pair of large scale Asian figural pewter Vessels with incised brass decoration. Circa 1950. Stamped Hong Kong
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Click Images to Enlarge Item#424			Pair of Regency Sheffield fused Plate Warming Dishes Pair of old Sheffield entrée dishes and hot water stand raised on acanthus and scrolled feet. Once the removable handle is off the cover, the underside of the lid becomes a matching dish for the bottom piece. Lion’s masks and foliate handle atop cover itself with crest and motto “Ich Dien, Royal Fusilers, Welch” (see provenance P.S.) Each dish has 5 removable parts, including the handle. Very good condition except for heavy scratches on the inside dishes below the cover. One of the covers has visible copper patches. Dimensions: 13”W x 8”.5D x 9”H.
P.S.: The Royal Welch Fusiliers was a regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales ’ Division. It was founded in 1689 to oppose James II and the imminent war with France . The Regiment was numbered as the 23^rd Regiment of Foot, though it was one of the first regiments to be granted the honor of a fusilier title and so was known as the Welch Regiment of Fusiliers from 1702. The “Royal” accolade was earned fighting in the War of the Spanish Succession in 1713. It is one of the oldest regiments in the regular army, hence the archaic spelling of the word Welch instead of Welsh. In the Boer War and throughout World War I, the army officially called the regiment “The Royal Welsh Fusiliers” but the archaic “Welch” was officially restored to the Regiment’s title in 1920 under Army Order No 56. During those decades, the regiment itself unofficially used the “Welch” form. As of 2004, it was one of the five infantry regiments never to have been amalgamated in its entire history.

			"Le Semeur" bronze sculpture by Henri D. Gauquie (French 1858-1927) This large sculpture has a wonderfully aged patina in brown and a very fine quality of "chiseling". The expression on the face of the man, the movement of the arm, the position of the body are strikingly represented by the sculptor. It is signed H. Gauquie on the base and on the lower back base their is a Foundry Stamp "Vrai Bronze Garanti Paris" Masterfull artwork of Museum Quality by a listed Artist. Dimensions :H 32"(82 cm)
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			Two Ice Axes from Swiss Army Circa 1935 These 2 Ice Axes have exactly the same dimensions and look like a pair. However, one is marked “made in Austria” and carry the Swiss cross mark, when on the other one, there is no visible mark at all. They obviously have the same age and were made with the same manufacturing requirements. They are in perfect condition and both have their original red rubber cap on the walking pick side. The ice axe is 11” long, the total height is 36”.
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			French Silver Double Saltcellars. Wonderful little double saltcellars in a finely engraved silver with Rocaille motives of Louis XV style, made Ca 1870. Hand blown and cut clear glass crystal liners are included as well as its 2 original little silver spoons. It carries the Minerve Hallmark (i.e. 95% silver) on each cellar’s neck. In perfect condition except for a very little glass chip on one of the liner. Dimensions 5.75” long and 5” high.
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			Sterling Silver Sauceboat A very nice silver sauceboat, with an up scrolled handle, raised on three hoof feet and a scalloped rim profile. It is featuring the Lion Passant, the upright anchor and the W Hallmarks we can tell it was made in sterling silver, in Birmingham England and in 1921. In excellent condition with just slight wear due to usage. We join a sauce spoon also in English sterling from the same period. (70gr silver for sauceboat and 45gr silver for the spoon.) Dimensions 6 ¼”L x 3.5”W x 3 ¼” H.
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