The Pedestal | Fine & Decorative Interiors including Jewellery & Collectables | 9 July 2024

The July auction opens with a group of fiction, reference books and manuscripts, covering subjects such as wallpapers, the Grand Tour and the art of landscape gardening, (lots 1-15).Three mounted 19th century stone heads, (lots 16-18) provide the opportunity to enjoy these objects in the home, set in rustic oak bases they would make an interesting addition to a desk or displayed as a group within a niche.Our auctions regularly feature Oriental ceramics and works of art, and this July highlights from this category include a small early 20th century Japanese satsuma vase (lot 38), a large 19th century Chinese porcelain famille verte vase (lot 39) and a set of four 19th century Chinese silk framed embroideries (lot 44).South, south west and West Africa have a strong tradition in mask making, they are worn in ceremonies, celebrations and rituals, and a good collection features in the auction, (lots 62 and 64-72).The auction also includes fine furniture, rugs, carpets and runners, silver, fine art, European ceramics and objects.The art of shaving is realised in lots 157-170, comprising Victorian razors, a gentleman’s dressing box and shaving mugs - in a number of highly attractive designs.Lighting from the 1950s-1970s is increasingly popular and sought after and the examples presented here, lots 181-190, from Europe and North America, were created by many of the well-known designers of the era.The auction concludes with a selection of jewellery, (lots 196-239), and highlights include: a pair of mid-20th century diamond and sapphire earrings (lot 203), a five stone diamond and sapphire ring (lot 211) and an exceptional late Victorian brooch-pendant by Child and Child, (lot 239), find out more about this beautiful jewel in our latest article: https://www.thepedestal.com/blog/2024/06/24/an-exceptional-jewel-by-child-and-child-fine-decorative-interiors-including-jewellery-collectables/

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