Joseph Smedley: Nude study on Casein paper mounted on board. Dr Joseph Smedley was born in Nottingham in 1922. The son of a miner, he was to become an exhibitor at the Royal Academy (1984), as well as in Germany and New York. He held an honours degree in fine art.
Vajrapāni, Buddhist Deity Figure, Antique Bronze, Three-Piece Set, Tibetan This three-piece antique bronze figure of Vajrapāni captures the deity's powerful presence and protective essence. Each piece reflects the intricate artistry and spiritual significance attributed to Vajrapāni in the Buddhist tradition, making it a valuable and revered collectable for those who appreciate Buddhist art and iconography.
Full-size Australian Test Team Autographed Bat with Don Bradman's signature Gun & Moor Australian IX Autographed Cricket Bat – Signed by the Legendary 1948 Australian Touring Team
Greyhound Portrait by Julie Scott, Signed Watercolour on Board A beautifully executed watercolour on board depicting a graceful greyhound in profile, signed Julie Scott lower left. The composition captures the refined elegance of the breed, with its slender muzzle, alert expression and smooth coat rendered in soft, layered washes. The artist’s confident yet delicate brushwork brings warmth and life to…
Rare 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock An exceptional 19th-century French gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock of refined Rococo inspiration, beautifully modelled and richly fire-gilded. The case is surmounted by an elegant female figure in flowing classical dress, holding a book and standing beside a draped pedestal supported by a cherub. The sculptural group is finely cast and…
Nicole Frères (Geneva, Switzerland)Large Cylinder Music Box with Mandolin AttachmentCirca 1870–1880 Rosewood and kingwood veneered case with musical inlayFat cylinder, 12 airs, two-per-turn
Late 19th-century German gilt framed oil on canvas signed. A late 19th-century German cottage scene. A peaceful scene of a mother feeding a child while the older sibling looking on and a third sleeping baby in a cradle. Beautifully painted and framed in gilt, signed at lower right Brauen H. Painting acquired from Germany some time ago.
18/19th Century Oil Painting” The Courageous Reformer Who Shaped Religious History, Jan Hus Oil on canvas, Gilt framed with indistinct initials on the top corner. Size 33.7 x 28.5 inches This compelling 18th-century oil on canvas presents a devotional and commemorative portrait of Jan Hus (1369–1415), the Bohemian priest, philosopher, and seminal religious reformer whose ideas profoundly influenced the course…
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Royal Worcester Figure “Karan Singh, The Copper Beater” This finely modelled Royal Worcester porcelain figure represents Karan Singh, The Copper Beater, a traditional Indian artisan depicted seated cross-legged at his work. The figure was possibly by James Hadley, one of Royal Worcester’s most celebrated modellers, known for his highly expressive and finely detailed sculptural designs. The composition captu
Royal Worcester Pair of Greek Musicians, Modelled by James Hadley, Dated 1911 Shot Enamels Porcelain This superb and rare pair of Royal Worcester porcelain figurines, titled Music, depicts two idealised Greek musicians—one playing cymbals, the other a lute—and represents the height of Royal Worcester’s figural production in the early 20th century.
Still Life with Fruits and Flowers, British School, Late 19th Century Watercolour, Gilt-Framed and Glazed. This charming late 19th-century still life watercolour depicts a carefully arranged composition of fruit and flowers, painted with sensitivity and a pleasing sense of balance. Clusters of grapes, apples, and plums are arranged alongside pale blossoms and foliage, set against a dark ground that enhances…
