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LOT 2104
European Bronze Lion Statuette
SPAIN, 19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (404 grams, 89 mm).
Modelled in the round in crouching pose with jaws open and tail curled over the back. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Smoky Quartz Desk Seal in the form of a Plumed Helmet
French, 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Modelled in the round as a plumed helmet with a barred visor and a chin strap, resting on a low pedestal. 182 grams, 71 mm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
Medieval and Later Lead Artefact Group
15th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including a toy lamb, spindle whorls, a model guitar and other items. 430 grams total, 14-71 mm
Found Tyne and Wear, UK. This lot is for UK buyers only, not for export. -
Large Post-Classical Glass Paste Cameo of a Female Figure with Eagle
20th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
A cameo scene comprising a standing female figure with hair tied in a chignon, approaching a perching eagle with wings spread and clutching a sphere in one claw; the woman drawing the bird's beak close to her forehead; the eagle with claws extended leaning on a branch; exergue below. 118 grams, 87 mm
Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13172-249567.
The eagle is probably a metamorphosed personification of Jupiter, and the globe is a symbol of domain and military power. The scene is an interesting allegorical composition with possible references to the metamorphosis and Jupiter's love affairs, considering the presence of the naked female figure. The peculiar superimposition of the limbs is inspired by ancient models. The scene is engraved on the white layer of the glass paste, characterised by a dark violet second layer (seen with a powerful light from the back). On the back, traces of the glass dough melting. The evident presence of clear engraving marks and the cut glass bubbles confirms the fact that this work is an intaglio (not a cast). A work with a personality, showing undercuts.
