A beautifully carved bust of Venus Aphrodite, Greek Goddess of Love. A beautifully carved marble bust of Venus Italica, Greek Goddess of Love, Italy c1830
The original example from the 2nd century BCE now in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence is considered one of the exemplars of Greek (Hellenic) art. Copied by neo-classical sculptor, Antonio Canova in 1802, after which this example is based. Canova’s version caused a sensation, reanimating antiquity White Carrara (statuary) marble in mint original condition.
Ht 54cm x 42cm.W x 18cm D
Marble bust of Aphrodite Venus c1830
Pair of Irish Regency decanters c1815
A handsome pair of Irish Regency period hobnail cut decanters of magnum form, with original stoppers, and triple ring necks (for grip), with star cut bases and stopper tops. Ht24.5cm x 13.5cm dia Cork c1820. Price inc GST SOLD
Campaign Table c1830
An elegant & very practical over-folding campaign table, with integral stand. Made with good quality timber, the over folding top fixed to the folding stand via heavy curved brass bracket hinges. Ht 79cm x 85cm.W x 49cm D. UK c1830
George IV Mahogany Grecian Console Table c1825
A terrific carved mahogany wall mounted console table, richly carved in muscular late Regency form, with original marble top, finely matched frieze & good patina.
A perfect small size for a hall, or drinks table.
UK c1825
81cm.H x 70cm W x 42cm.D
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Regency Waterfall Chiffoniere c1810
A beautifully proportioned Regency rosewood waterfall back chiffoniere in mint original condition, original key, mirrors, Carrara marble top, now waxed & worn over time like marzipan.
(Great small size & drinks cabinet?)
UK c 1810.
144cm H x 78cm W x 33cm.D
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North Yorkshire Oak Lowboy c1760
A lovely English oak lowboy, with original brass swans neck handles, and waxed finish. Essentially in perfect original condition, featuring a lovely scalloped frieze to the front & sides, square chamfered legs & fine oak two plank top, three drawers. Excellent colour & patina. The size suits well as a lamp, sofa or bedside table. 71cmH x 77cm W x 50cm D. UK origin c1760
Charles Second Oak Masters Chair c1680
A really fine example, in very original condition, of a Charles II period English oak jointed & pegged Master’s Chair. With finely turned baluster supports to the original arms, legs & seat. The back finely carved with scrolls to the top rail & incised geometric good luck charms to the back. The seat rails to front & sides fluted. Lovely old wear & untouched old waxed finish. 114cm H x 64cm W x 56cm D
Regency Secretaire Bookcase c1810
A lovely example of a small Regency secretaire-bookcase, in wonderful untouched old condition, the mahogany faded to a light mellow colour. Less than a metre wide, the upper section deep enough for modern art books. The bookcase top with reeded ‘Gothick’ glazing, original glass, shelves, lock & key, with fine ebony geometric inlay. The secretaire base similary inlaid, with ebony arrows, the fall front containing a set of pigeon holes & satinwood drawers with fine bone handles and original key & locks. With oval brass handles, a large & small drawer under, all on ‘French’ bracket feet. UK origin c 1815.
Louis XVI Revival Carrara Marble Chimneypiece c1840
An elegant Louis XVI revival gilt bronze mounted chimneypiece, Carrara marble in excellent condition. French c.1840
104cm H x 136 w x 36cm D [92w x 86h opening]. In four parts & easily installed.
A beautiful quality centrepiece for any room.
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Murano Glass Lamp c1970
A large & stylish Murano 1970s cut & blown glass table lamp, in clear & amber / gold, of the best quality & weight, with chromed fittings, newly rewired & new natural linen shade.Venice c1970
Ht o/a 630mm
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