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A FINE CHARLES X VERRE EGLOMISE BAROMETER France, c.1820 A fine verre eglomise wall mounted barometer and thermometer, the top with a polished brass star above a thermometer flanked by oracular panels of eglomise glass. Above the main hexagonal barometer frame with the original dial on a back ground of foiled verre eglomise in white, pink and gold. The glass face repaired. Height 91.00cm (35.83 inches) Width 51.00cm (20.00 inches) 4
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A MARQUETRY TILT TOP TABLE Possibly Jamaica,
c. 1840
A very fine marquetry tilt top octagonal table, the geometric marquetry top inlaid with fine veneers of birds eye maple, walnut, mahogany and yew wood, raised on a gilt column and standing on a three sided concave base with marquetry lozenges and raised on gilt feet with castors. This unusual table has some similarities with contemporary Jamaican Cabinet making, the fine choice of unusually well figured specimen veneers marks it out as a possible origin. One of the most famous Jamaican cabinet makers was Ralph Turnbull who had a established a fine furniture business in Jamaica in 1815. Height 70.00cm (27.56 inches) Width 64.00cm (25.20 inches) Depth 64.00cm (25.20 inches) +44 (0)20 7733 0574
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV FAUTEUILS A rare pair of large scale mid 18th century Rococo Beechwood fauteuils by Jean Jaques Pothier. Louis XV, France, circa 1760 Height 88.00cm (34.65 inches) Width 70.00cm (27.56 inches) Depth 56.00cm (22.05 inches) 6
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Jean-Jacques Pothier (became Maitre 1750) Pothier’s career spanned a period of 35 years. After marrying, Jean-Jacques Pothier settled as a menuisierébéniste in the rue Mazarine from where he moved to the rue de Bourbon around 1775-76. There is mention of him as a former`master-joiner’ in 1786 which leads to the supposition that he left the trade in around 17805. Almost nothing is recorded regarding Pothier’s clientele even though he manufactured very fine pieces. +44 (0)20 7733 0574
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NICHOLAS WELLS ANTIQUES The quality of his work was so high that he had the opportunity to work on a regular basis with Georges Jacob, which is evidenced by some pieces virtually identical to those coming from the celebrated Jacob workshop. His work covers the time between the mid 18th century and the last years before the revolution. His style became highly significant in the late 1760’s with the neo-classical revival. His production over the period is rich, varied and notably high quality. The present pair of fauteuils are Louis XV period circa 1760 and are classical examples of his early style. They are noted for their elegant line that is seen across his output from the bergeres as attached at Sothebys, to the wing chair at Christie’s where the same fluid line of the front apron is repeated. The frames are channeled and carved with a simple, elegant outline, void of ornament, besides scallop shells carved at the knees. For the period, these fauteuils are significantly broader than most at 70 cm wide. Pothier was one of the few makers of the period to specialise in producing chairs of this scale and width. Each chair stamped I Pothier on the front rail.
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A FINE LOUIS XV GILT BRONZE HALL LANTERN France, c.1870 A fine mid 19th century gilt bronze hall lantern of exceptional quality. Height 96.00cm (37.80 inches) Width 47.00cm (18.50 inches) Depth 47.00cm (18.50 inches) +44 (0)20 7733 0574
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NICHOLAS WELLS ANTIQUES A GROUP OF THREE GRAND TOUR ARCHITECTURAL CAPRICES This invented architectural setting includes classical Roman ruins with arches and collonades of possibly temples set on podiums, the foreground with grand tourists amongst the ruins of fallen columns. Each panel showing different types of column, from fluted Doric columns on the left, Corinthian capitals in the middle and Ionic fluted pillasters on the right. Height 139.00cm (54.72 inches) Width 53.00cm (20.87 inches) The Grand Tour was the traditional trip of Europe undertaken by mainly upper-class European young men of means, or those of more humble origin who could find a sponsor. The custom flourished from about 1660 until the advent of large-scale rail transport in the 1840s, and was associated with a standard itinerary. It served as an educational rite of passage. Though primarily associated with the British nobility and wealthy landed gentry, similar trips were made by wealthy young men of Protestant Northern European nations on Continental Europe, and from the second half of the 18th century, by some South and North Americans. The tradition declined with the lapse of neo-classical enthusiasm and after rail and steamship travel made the journeys much easier when Thomas Cook made the “Cook’s Tour” of early mass tourism a byword.
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NICHOLAS WELLS ANTIQUES A MONUMENTAL PAIR OF GILT COLUMN LAMPS Italy,
c. 1830
An exceptional pair of gilt column lamps of unusual scale, each with fluted columns, finely chased corinthian capitals and applied classical masks and mounts to the base. Height 76.00cm (29.92 inches) Width 19.00cm (7.48 inches) Depth 19.00cm (7.48 inches)
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A FINE PAIR OF PAINTED CONVEX MIRRORS England,
19th century
A fine pair of painted convex mirrors, the thick borders with entwined ribbon around laurel leaves and pomegranate pips. Diameter
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A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER TILT TOP TRIPOD TABLE China, 1850 A fine Chinese export lacquer tilt top table richly decorated with fine chinoiseries of court life in gold and silver with red highlights on a black ground. Height 79.00cm (31.10 inches) Width 91.00cm (35.83 inches) Depth 91.00cm (35.83 inches)
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A LOUIS XIV MARQUETRY CABINET France, c. 1715 A fine early 18th century two door marquetry cabinet, retaining the original mottled marble top and veneered throughout in fine and highly figured woods of walnut, burr elm and kingwood, the two doors opening to a oak lined interior revealing the oak carcass, the whole raised on bracket feet. Height 89.00cm (35.04 inches) Width 118.00cm (46.46 inches) Depth 73.00cm (28.74 inches) http://www.nicholaswells.com/art-and-antiques/d/a-louis-xiv-marquetry-cabinet/204222#.VjimAq7hBZ0
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A FINE PAIR OF LARGE SCALE BERGERES France, c. 1860 Height 38.00inch (96.52 cm) Width 29.50inch (74.93 cm) Depth 28.00inch (71.12 cm) http://www.nicholaswells.com/art-and-antiques/d/a-generous-pair-of-transitional-bergeres-/210340#.VjilZa7hBZ0
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NICHOLAS WELLS ANTIQUES A PAIR OF LOUIS XV ORMOLU APPLIQUÉS France, c. 1750 A very fine quality pair of mid 18th century gilt bronze wall appliquÊs conceived circa 1750, these wall lights are typical of the finest work produced during the high rococo period under the reign of Louis XV. The design is exceptionally accomplished with sinuous rococo forms moving effortlessly without interruption.
The gilt bronze work is exceptionally good with finely chased details to the arms, drip pans and nozzles, the surface with burnished gilt work contrasted with matt edges to give contrast to the opulent gold plated surface. Cast with the lost wax process, the backs retain some of the sand from the original casting. Height 17.50inch (44.45 cm) http://www.nicholaswells.com/art-and-antiques/d/a-pair-oflouis-xv-wall-lights-appliques-/204954#.VjimHq7hBZ0
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A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF GILT BRONZE MEDICI LIONS Probably French, 1737 - 1745 A magnificent pair of large scale cast bronze and gilt Medici lions, each with one paw raised on a ball. Cast in bronze and gilt, their heads turned somewhat to the side and shown with commanding expression, one forepaw resting on a sphere, also gilt but additonally polished, the main section of the tails, the offside rear legs and the ground-work, rectangular bases, all cast separately, raised on bases of browned metal Height 35.00cm (13.78 inches) Width 40.00cm (15.75 inches) Depth 15.00cm (5.91 inches) 22
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These magnificent bronze lions with highly accomplished sculpting of the facial features. Their origin, cast in sections and joined by screws and the the style of the ground-work base point towards France. We would like to propose that they might have been made in connection with the fact that the Villa Medici was inherited by the house of Lorraine in 1737.
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A FINE BOMBE MARQUETRY COMMODE Netherlands, c. 1770 A fine marquetry commode the shaped top with inlaid pictorial panel within a trellis work of marquetry, above bombe front with three graduated long drawers, the curved sides with further trellis decoration, the whole raised on outswept feet. Height 86.00cm (33.86 inches) Width 92.00cm (36.22 inches) Depth 56.00cm (22.05 inches) 24
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TWO CAST IRON DOLPHIN WALL FOUNTAINS England,
c. 1860
Their tails entwined around bullrushes, together with two cast iron scallop shells the dolphins 95cm. high; 1ft. 1½in; the shells 47cm.; 1ft. 6½in. +44 (0)20 7733 0574
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NICHOLAS WELLS ANTIQUES A LARGE WILLIAM IV DINING TABLE England,
c. 1840
A very large and well figured mahogany circular dining table of exceptional scale. Height 74.00cm (29.13 inches) Diameter190.00cm (74.80 inches)
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A FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XV FAUTEUILS BY N S COURTOIS France, c. 1770 A charming pair of late Louis XV period fauteuils, the kidney shaped backs of simple outline supported on neo-classical fluted tapering legs. Each armchair stamped on the rails N.S.COURTOIS (Nicolas Simon Courtois master 1766 - Paris) Height 87.00cm (34.25 inches) Width 61.00cm (24.02 inches) Depth 52.00cm (20.47 inches) 30
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Nicolas Simon Courtois (Maitre 1766) In ‘Le Mobilier Francais du XVIIIe Siecle’ Pierre Kjellberg notes that Nicolas Courtois was a Parisian cabinet maker who worked in the rue Charenton in the vicinity of the Bastille. He became master (Maitre) on 19th November 1766 and continued to work up to the French Revolution. He is particularly known as a maker of chairs from the rococo Louis XV period, through the transitional period such as the present pair of fauteuils and Neo-Classicism under Louis XIV. http://www.nicholaswells.com/art-and-antiques/d/a-fine-pair-of-louis-xv-fauteuils-by-n-s-courtois/223717#.Vjime67hBZ0
The stamp on the present pair of fauteuils
A comparitive set of chairs retailed by Mallett at Bourdon House in 2001 Link ::
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What is Transitional ? The term ‘transitional’ defines the period between the Rococo and Neo-Classical during the later years of Louis XV’s reign. These fauteuils have rococo backs and arms but rather than a curved cabriole leg, the Transitional leg is used with neo-classical fluting. As the style progressed under the reign of Louis XVI, chairs became increasingly restrained. +44 (0)20 7733 0574
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Exquisite Antiques with Nicholas Wells LAPADA
British antique dealer Nicholas Wells curates a collection of fine antiques that pays homage to his early years at Mallett at Bourdon House.
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St Neots, where they exhibit a significant collection of Continental and English furniture in the newly redecorated Manor. The Manor provides substantial rooms for showing larger pieces as well as private rooms for showing more unusual and rare objects to their best. The 17th century manor is set within beautifully maintained gardens, which Lord Constantine opens to the public annually as well as hosting numerous charity events. The private gardens are one of the highlights of a visit to Cross Hall, they are beautifully manicured throughout the year, with many interesting areas. The garden design softens the edges and emphasises the beauty of the house. Now with several large ponds, temples, sculptures and substantial flowerbeds filled with Acers and Rhododendrons. Nicholas and Lord Constantine work with British and International interior designers and private clients from across the globe. They ship antique furniture and objects worldwide on a regular basis and have facilities to accommodate clients individual requirements. “We had not attended the Olympia Fair in quite some time, and were so happy to connect with Nicholas this year. He had a wonderful selection of unique pieces, and we (and thankfully our clients) fell in love with a pair of Victorian iron mirrors.We have never seen anything like them – they will be a showstopper when installed in their home.We look forward to seeing what he has to offer in the future!” Sarah DePalo Cullman & Kravis, Inc. THE DETAILS For more information about Nicholas Wells Antiques Cross Hall Manor, Eaton Ford, Cambridgeshire PE19 7GB telephone (0)207 733 0574 or email life@nicholaswells.com www.nicholaswells.com
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A VIEW OF ST MARKS SQUARE, VENICE : MASTER OF THE LANGMATT Italy, c.1760 Apollonio Domenichini, alternatively referred to as the Maestro Della Fondazione Langmatt, or Menichini or il Menichino (Venice, 1715 - c.1770) was an Italian painter of vedute, active in Venice, Italy, between 1740 and 1770.
A George II Cut Glass Six Light Chandelier A Fine Empire Tric Trac / Backgammon Games Tabl In the manner of Maydwell & Windle Stamped J. Lehean He was a pupil Lucaand Carlevarijs and Johan Richter. He is best known for his pictorial representations ofFrance, viewscirca 180 England, circaof1740 later.
of Venice and its surroundings. His name is recorded in the records of the ‘fraglia’ or guild of Venetian painters A Fine Louis XVI Neoclassical Commode A Rare and Large Scale Pair of Louis in 1757, and it often appears as Parquetry the painter of many works sent by the art dealer Giovanni Maria SassoXVtoRococo the Fauteui France, circa 1795 Stamped J. J. Pothie English minister John Strange in the second half of the eighteenth century.
France, circa 176
Unframed Height 52.50cm (20.67 inches) life@nicholaswells.com Unframed Width 76.50cm (30.12 inches) +44 (0)20 7733 0574 By Appointment Cross Hall Manor, Eaton Ford,
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A FINE LOUIS XVI BREAKFRONT WALNUT COMMODE France, c. 1790 A fine late 18th century neo classical marquetry veneered commode with richly figured panels of walnut on the top and sides. The front with three long drawers. Height 90.00cm (35.43 inches) Width 114.00cm (44.88 inches) Depth 58.00cm (22.83 inches) 36
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A FINE LOUIS XV STYLE GILT WOOD ROCOCO CONSOLE France, c. 1850 A finely carved mid 19th century Louis XV style gilt wood Rococo console table, voluptuously carved with foliate ornament. The table retains its original Brocatelle marble top. Height 87.00cm (34.25 inches) Width 71.00cm (27.95 inches) Depth 31.00cm (12.20 inches) +44 (0)20 7733 0574
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NICHOLAS WELLS ANTIQUES A FINE BRONZE SCULPTURE OF HERCULES IN THE STYLE OF THE CIECHANOWIECKI MASTER Italy,
19th century
Hercules modelled standing contrapposto, his club in his right hand over his shoulder and a lions pelt hanging from his arm, his left arm raised, fitted with a oval bronze base and secured to a Sienna marble base. Height 32.00cm (12.60 inches) Width 15.00cm (5.91 inches) Depth 12.00cm (4.72 inches) Literature: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/ item/O136724/hercules-statuetteciechanowiecki-master/ Other cast of this particular model slightly different in size: http://www.artnet.com/artists/master-ofciechanowiecki/hercule-0E3a1nDUV0P4rP07rvJLw2 http://www.artnet.com/artists/ master-of-ciechanowiecki/herculecIOn2wRGvV0mPrx51JWJ6Q2
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NICHOLAS WELLS ANTIQUES IMPERIAL PORPHYRY ORMOLU MOUNTED STONE SET INK WELL Russia, 19th century Of exceptional quality, being in the form of a casket set with 5 oval shaped semi precious cabouchon stones, sitting on the finest ancient Egyptian Porphyry. The attention to detail is incredible, the four corners of the lid are surmounted with HOHO birds astride the resplendently chased &
engraved ‘’treasure casket’’, each peering over cloaked classical maidens, that sit within the recessed corners, looking out to coiled serpents that protect the female guardians of the casket & its bounty. The gilding is in original condition, with a wonderful colour & patina. The Porphyry has a truly wonderful colour & figuration. By repute with Royal origins. Height 4.50inch (11.43 cm) Width 6.00inch (15.24 cm) Depth 4.00inch (10.16 cm)
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A FINE EMPIRE FULL LENGTH DRESSING MIRROR France, c. 1810 An exceptional Empire period full length dressing mirror, the frame with pedimented top, above tapering sides of female caryatides, supported on out swept green painted lion legs. The mirror retaining its original plate and the boarder inlaid with a brass greek key and pivoting in the centre. Height 194.00cm (76.38 inches) Width 108.00cm (42.52 inches) Depth 63.00cm (24.80 inches)
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NICHOLAS WELLS ANTIQUES A FINE PAIR OF CHARLES X GILT BRONZE GOTHIC CANDLESTICKS France, c.1825 A fine pair of Charles X gilt bronze gothic candlesticks, profusely decorated in high relief with classicised Gothic ornament set against a punched ground. The leaf decorated socle is supported by a drip pan enriched with a pierce trefoil gallery and frieze. Each element of the decoration is achieve in precise detail and the candlesticks retain their original gilding. Height 26.00cm (10.24 inches)
A MAGNIFICENT WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD BOX England, c. 1835 A very fine mid 19th century rosewood box opening to a lined interior in marbled paper. The exterior with fine quality carved panels and exceptional quality of timber. The box has the original antique Bramah lock stamped ‘J T NEEDS 128 PICCADILLY LATE/’ and ‘BRAMAH 194 PICCADILLY’ and working key. Height 20.00cm (7.87 inches) Width 46.00cm (18.11 inches) Depth 32.00cm (12.60 inches)
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NICHOLAS WELLS ANTIQUES A FINE LOUIS XVI FRENCH GUERIDON TABLE France,
c.1795
A very fine late 18th-century tilt top gueridon table of exceptional quality. The octagonal top with a border of fine mahogany with ebony banding inset with a fossilised marble top, the whole supported on a faceted column base and raised on three S-curved legs terminating in brass castors. In the manner of Bernard Molitor Height 73.00cm (28.74 inches) Width 79.00cm (31.10 inches) Depth 79.00cm (31.10 inches) http://www.nicholaswells.com/art-and-antiques/d/a-fine-louis-xvi-french-gueridon-table/221764#.VjinGq7hBZ0
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A LARGE SCALE RED AND BLACK VASE AFTER THE ANTIQUE Italy,
c.1830
An early 19th century large scale red and black vase in the antique manner decorated throughout with neo-classical scenes. The design reminiscent of the work of Thomas Hope. Probably Giustiniani (unsigned) Height 51.00cm (20 inches) 48
A VERY UNUSUAL ART DECO aCLOCK France, c. 1930 A highly unusual repousse brass Art Deco wall clock, the face having a mirrored back and frames with bold numbers and supporting scrolls. Height 110.00cm (43.31 inches) Width 76.00cm (29.92 inches) Depth 12.00cm (4.72 inches)
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A Fine Pair of Perry Cut Glass Candelabra - Probably for Devonshire House A very rare pair of fine cut glass two light candelabra incorporating straight cut prisms above a star cut base and below layers of finely cut tiers of glass rings, the whole supporting solid glass arms with faceted cutting, each arm supporting nozzles built up of separate components held by a central silvered and sprung mount terminating in an interior candle tube with conforming sconce, the nozzles with elaborate re-entrant cutting and characteristically designed to carry no drops. The brass collars of the four arms and corresponding socles numbered 11, 12 and 17, 18. These were therefore part of a larger important commission of at least 5 pairs. England, circa 1830 Height 37.50cm (14.76 inches) Width 30.00cm (11.81 inches) ÂŁ12,000 / $18,500
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Devonshire House, London
Comparables : These candelabra are the same pattern as a series of lighting supplied to the 6th Duke of Devonshire in 1831 for use in his London residence, Devonshire House, by the leading manufacturer of chandeliers, W. & H. Perry. They are all characterised by the incorporation of matched prisms, or developments of this concept. Several sets of candelabra were commissioned and at least three chandeliers, one of which hangs in the Yellow Drawing Room at Buscot Park. A pair of candelabra are now at Chatsworth House as well as wall lights of the same pattern. We have searched extensively for other sets of candelabra in this model but have not found any comparatives offered on the open market, either through dealers or through the sale rooms. Literature: The English Chandelier, Martin Mortimer, colour plates 28, 29, and pages 147 & 148.
Devonshire House Interior showing one of the related chandeliers now at Buscot Park.
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NICHOLAS WELLS ANTIQUES A FINE LARGE SCALE CHINESE IMARI VASE
NEO CLASSICAL CANDLESTICKS
China, c. 1760
France, c. 1810 An exceptionally fine pair of early 19th century Empire period cast bronze and gilt bronze candlesticks, each with a triangular bases with raised chased work and applied classical ornament, supporting finely cast winged female figures holding gilt rings from lion masks fitted to the drip pans, each with gilt nozzles with neo classical and richly chased eagles in high relief.
An impressive and highly decorative 18th century Chinese Imari porcelain vase decorated with sprays of flowers in blue and white, with orange details and gilt work. Height Diameter
56.00cm (22.05 inches) 36.00cm (14.17 inches)
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A GEORGE III CHIPPENDALE BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE England,
c. 1760
A George III breakfront secretaire bookcase, the upper section with glazed doors opening shelves and flanked by glazed doors with astragals, above a fall front secretaire writing surface above three long drawers and flanked by cupboards. Height 84.00inch (213.36 cm) Width 60.00inch (152.40 cm) Depth 21.00inch (53.34 cm) 54
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A PAIR OF STEEL X FRAME STOOLS France, 1840 A pair of mid 19th century X frame polished steel stools. Upholstered in yellow silk. Seat height 19 in (48 cm) width 18 in (46cm) depth 12 in (30 cm) Height 48.00cm (18.90 inches) Width 46.00cm (18.11 inches) Depth 30.00cm (11.81 inches)
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A EMPIRE MAHOGANY CONSOLE TABLE France, c. 1810 An Empire mahogany console deserte. The back retains its original mirror plate framed with square pilasters. The front columns and frieze mounted with finely modelled gilt bronze mounts, the corner ones (unusually) being masks after the antique. In the manner of Bernard Molitor. Height 84.00cm (33.07 inches) Width 89.00cm (35.04 inches) Depth 38.00cm (14.96 inches) 56
A CUT GLASS CHANDELIER IN THE MANNER OF MAYDWELL AND WINDLE England,
18th century and later
A fine cut glass chandelier, the baluster shaft with central sphere with silvered brass moulded division above a receiver bowl with brass plate issuing six scrolled branches with drip-pans, above a tapering finial, the brass plate numbered 1,2,3,4,5,6.
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The chandelier is related in design to some of the earliest known glass chandeliers, including glass and gilt-gesso chandeliers at Grimsthorpe which were installed there in 1726 (Country House Lighting 1660-1890, Leeds, 1992, pp. 42-43, fig. 26). Maydwell and Windle supplied a pair of large two-tier eighteen-light glass chandeliers for the Gallery ‘tribunes’ at Holkham, Norfolk, that had been hung there by 1757. Maydwell and Windle were established at The King’s Arms in the Strand and their mid-18th century trade-card advertised several related cut-glass chandeliers. +44 (0)20 7733 0574
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A MID 19TH CENTURY BOUILLOTTE LAMP France, c. 1840 A gilt bronze mid 19th century three branch Bouillotte lamp of traditional form retaining it’s original green tole shade. Height 61.00cm (24.02 inches)
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A LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY VIDE POCHE France, 1780 A late 18th century Louis XVI mahogany vide poche. of oval form with fine stringing and inlaid flutes to the end supports, with brass top edges to each tier, standing on scroll legs terminating in brass casters. Height 30.00inch (76.20 cm) Width 28.00inch (71.12 cm) +44 (0)20 7733 0574
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NICHOLAS WELLS ANTIQUES A RARE PAIR OF FINE SANDSTONE CARVED LIONS England,
c. 1850
A very fine pair of sandstone lions carved after the originals by Antonio Canova. Antonio Canova, Marchese d’Ischia ( 1757- 1822 ) was an Italian sculptor, one of the greatest exponents of Neoclassicism. Among his works are the tombs of popes Clement XIV (1783–87) and Clement XIII (1787–92) and statues of Napoleon and of his sister Princess Borghese reclining as Venus Victrix. In 1775 Canova set up his own studio in Venice. In 1779 he sculpted Daedalus and Icarus which had been commissioned by Pisani, procurator of the Venetian republic; it was Canova’s first important work In 1783 Canova received an important commission for the tomb of Pope Clement XIV in the Roman church of SS. Apostoli. That same year he was commissioned to execute a tomb in St. Peter’s to Pope Clement XIII. Completed in 1792, it shows a more developed understanding of the classical aesthetic of antiquity than his monument to Clement XIV. The Lions on the monument became known as the Canova Lions & are arguably the most famous of Lion sculpture ever made. In 1805 he was appointed inspector general of fine arts and antiquities of the papal state. In 1810 he was made president of the Accademia di S. Luca in Rome. He sculpted his well-known Three Graces from 1812 to 1816. After having visited Paris to arrange for the return of Italian art treasures plundered by the French, he went to London ( 1815 ) to give his opinion on the Elgin Marbles. The success of his mission in Paris led to the reward of the title of Marquis of Ischia by the Pope. While in London, the Prince Regent, later George IV, commissioned a life-size group of Venus and Mars. Other late commissions included the Stuart monument in St. Peter’s ( 1819 ), the alteration and completion of the equestrian Napoleon into Charles III of Naples ( 1819 ), and a monument of George Washington idealized in Roman costume, erected at Raleigh, N.C., in 1821. Canova’s domination of European sculpture at the turn of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th is reflected in countless adulations in memoirs, poems, and newspapers. “Sublime,” “superb,” and “marvellous” are adjectives frequently found describing Canova’s work in his lifetime. Height 58.00cm (22.83 inches) Width 99.00cm (38.98 inches) Depth 38.00cm (14.96 inches)
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