27th Sep, 2023 10:00
Country House Sale
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Group of pieces
to include eight plaster copies of 13th and 14th Century Gothic ivories together with an accompanying book: Gothic Ivories of the 13th and 14th Centuries, by Joseph Natanson, A73662NAT, 1951, Alec Tiranti Ltd., 72 Charlotte Street London, W.I
the plaster copies depicting various scenes and subjects in relief, including after 'Mirror Case: The Elopement', c.1340-1350, illustration no. 46 of the book, Arundel Society label to the back, 13cm x 13cm, 'Untitled: The Virgin and Child with two Angels', 14cm x 10cm, 'The Coronation of The Virgin', and 'St. John the Evangelist', c. 1350-1360, illustration no. 60 of book, 24cm x 12cm, 'Untitled: The Flagellation of Christ', numbered 'XIV' to the lower left, with Arundel Society label to the back, 23cm x 13.5cm
together with a plaster panel of a chicken amongst foliage, in relief, signed and numbered 3 to the back, 19cm x 17.5cm, a single metal bookend depicting a ship amongst a storm, 11.5cm wide x 6cm deep x 14cm high and an Indian ebony and sandalwood long box with carved floral decoration, brass hinges and lock, 26cm long x 8.5cm deep x 6.5cm high (11)
Provenance: The property of a Gentleman, from a period Winchcombe Town House.
Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £200
Group of pieces
to include eight plaster copies of 13th and 14th Century Gothic ivories together with an accompanying book: Gothic Ivories of the 13th and 14th Centuries, by Joseph Natanson, A73662NAT, 1951, Alec Tiranti Ltd., 72 Charlotte Street London, W.I
the plaster copies depicting various scenes and subjects in relief, including after 'Mirror Case: The Elopement', c.1340-1350, illustration no. 46 of the book, Arundel Society label to the back, 13cm x 13cm, 'Untitled: The Virgin and Child with two Angels', 14cm x 10cm, 'The Coronation of The Virgin', and 'St. John the Evangelist', c. 1350-1360, illustration no. 60 of book, 24cm x 12cm, 'Untitled: The Flagellation of Christ', numbered 'XIV' to the lower left, with Arundel Society label to the back, 23cm x 13.5cm
together with a plaster panel of a chicken amongst foliage, in relief, signed and numbered 3 to the back, 19cm x 17.5cm, a single metal bookend depicting a ship amongst a storm, 11.5cm wide x 6cm deep x 14cm high and an Indian ebony and sandalwood long box with carved floral decoration, brass hinges and lock, 26cm long x 8.5cm deep x 6.5cm high (11)
Provenance: The property of a Gentleman, from a period Winchcombe Town House.
The plaster copies all with extensive wear consistent with age and use. All with natural imperfections of the plaster and staining/discolouration. Some losses/damage, holes, and hairline cracks. Some with writing and/or stamps on the back.
The book, plaster panel of a chicken, bookend and box with signs of wear consistent with age and use.
The book with City of Liverpool Public Libraries stickers on the inside of the front and back covers. Written on in pencil on the first page and inside of the back cover. Pages with discolouration and time/UV fade. Some foxing, marks/stains, and scuffs to the pages.
With some chips around the edges. With natural imperfections of the plaster. With some marks and scratches.
Bookend with some marks/stains.
Feet of box with some losses/damage. Base of box with some splits.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 27th Sep, 2023
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