Auction Preview: From Earth to Fire at Sotheby's, London, Nov 1
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What: From Earth to FireWhere: Sotheby's, 34-35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA, UKWhen: Nov 1, 10:30 AM GMTTop Lots of the Sale:- «A pair of William IV silver two-light candelabra, Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer», London, 1835 - The fluted sAuction Preview: From Earth to Fire at Sotheby's, London, Nov 1
What: From Earth to FireWhere: Sotheby's, 34-35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA, UKWhen: Nov 1, 10:30 AM GMTTop Lots of the Sale:- «A pair of William IV silver two-light candelabra, Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer», London, 1835 - The fluted shafts rising from triform bases cast and chased with rocaille ornament and flowers below engraved armorials and crests. Measured at 64.5 cm, 25 3/8 in. high, 7355gr., 236oz. Estimated Price: $39,090 - $65,150- «A pair of George IV silver wine coolers», Benjamin Smith, London, 1821 - On tall openwork rococo bases, chased with roses on matted grounds, matching rims, heraldic lion rampant handles, detachable silver liners. Measured at 24.3cm, 9 5/8 in. high, 7,562gr., 242oz. Estimated Price: $39,090 - $65,150- «A George III silver presentation two-handled tray» - Paul Storr of Storr & Co. for Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London, 1818. Shaped oval, on four shell, scroll and grapevine bracket feet, the underside stamped: 596. Measured at 81cm, 31 7/8 in. over handles, 8,464gr., 271oz. Estimated Price: $39,090 - $65,150- «A fine George III silver epergne» - John Robins, London, 1796. The frame on four tapering and reeded feet, with a cast oak leaf apron, supporting a central frame with laurel garland and fluted central basket. Measured at 46.4cm., 8.25in. high, 4,705gr., 151oz. Estimated Price: $39,090 - $65,150- «A fine Netherlandish silver plaquette, unmarked, possibly the van Vianen family», circa 1600 - Embossed and chased with Horatius Cockles, holding the Pons Sublicius in Rome against the army of Clusium, while the bridge is destroyed behind him. Measured at 18.2cm. 7in. diameter, 178gr., 5oz. 15dwt. Estimated Price: $32,575 - $45,605- «A pair of Italian maiolica two-handled Albarelli», Cafaggiolo, circa 1500-20 - With bi-colour rope-twist handles, painted with 'Persian palmettes', signed with initials below the handle, Quantity: 2. Both approximately 36cm., 14 1/8 in. high; 34cm, 13 3/8 in. across handles. Estimated Price: $26,060 - $39,090- «A large pair of Edwardian silver-gilt five-light candelabra» - R.&S. Garrard & Co., London, 1903. In Regence style; square bases with incurved angles, applied with winged cherub masks, octagonal baluster stems chased with panels of strapwork below profile busts. Measured at 67cm, 26 3/8 in. high, 11,233.5gr., 361oz. 2dwt. Estimated Price: $26,060 - $39,090- «A pair of St. James (Charles Gouyn factory) white porcelain figures of a Hurdy-Gurdy player and a dancing girl», circa 1750 - Standing before tree stumps, he wearing a feathered hat, quantity: 2. Measured at 15.5cm, 6 1/8 in. high, she 14.7cm, 5 3/4 in. high. Estimated Price: $26,060 - $39,090For details, visit: http://www.sothebys.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more