Classic Design

A German parcel-gilt silver ewer in the form of an equestrian group, Christian Hornung I, Augsburg,

A Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted gilt and black Chinese lacquer and vernis Martin commode by Jacques

A Staffordshire pearlware 'Death of Munrow' table base group, circa 1825

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Classic Design

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Classic Design: Furniture, Clocks, Silver & Ceramics Luxurious materials and excellent craftsmanship come together in our Classic Design sale, where you can find examples of beautifully-designed pieces across an array of decorative arts categories. Discover fine examples of furniture, clocks, silver and ceramics from throughout history and spanning a variety of geographies. The Classic Design auction offers the finest examples of European furniture, clocks, silver, ceramics and objects of vertu. Please note that only the following lots will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries between 30th October and 7th November 2023: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 96, 97, 99, 100, 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 110, 112, 113, 115, 116, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 125, 128, 131, 133, 135, 136, 141, 145, 165, 169, 170, 171, 172, 174, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 188, 191, 192, 193, 194, 196, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 219, 220, 223, 226, 227, 233. Any lots not listed above will be viewable by appointment only. To request an appointment for these lots not on view, please email or call.

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A Victorian carved oak partner's desk, circa 1855, designed by A.W.N. Pugin and made by Gillows: A Victorian carved oak partner's desk, circa 1855, designed by A.W.N. Pugin and made by Gillows with a replaced inset leather top, fitted with eight pedestal drawers and one long

0124: A Victorian carved oak partner's desk, circa 1855, designed by A.W.N. Pugin and made by GillowsEst. £4,000-£6,000Lot Closed

A pair of Sèvres (Napoleon III) bleu céleste two-handled ovoid vases étrusques, 1854: A pair of Sèvres (Napoleon III) bleu céleste two-handled ovoid vases étrusques, 1854 painted by Léonard Abel Schilt after Eustache Le Sueur (1616-1655) with four muses,

0125: A pair of Sèvres (Napoleon III) bleu céleste two-handled ovoid vases étrusques, 1854Est. £6,000-£9,000Lot Closed

A Sèvres-style boat-shaped pot-pourri vase and cover, 19th century: A Sèvres-style boat-shaped pot-pourri vase and cover, 19th century after a pot-pourri gondole, the moulded and piereced oval body reserved with panels of putti among clouds and garlands

0126: A Sèvres-style boat-shaped pot-pourri vase and cover, 19th centuryEst. £3,000-£4,000Lot Closed

A pair of Sèvres style gilt-metal mounted dark blue ground ovoid vases and covers, circa 1860: A pair of Sèvres style gilt-metal mounted dark blue ground ovoid vases and covers, circa 1860 each painted with Watteauesque scenes of a galante and companion with attendant in landscape, the

0127: A pair of Sèvres style gilt-metal mounted dark blue ground ovoid vases and covers, circa 1860Est. £4,000-£6,000Lot Closed

A French gilt-bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat, circa 1880-85, after a model by Charles Cressent: A French gilt-bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat, circa 1880-85, after a model by Charles Cressent in the Régence style, the gilt-tooled brown leather top above three short frieze drawers, the

0128: A French gilt-bronze mounted kingwood bureau plat, circa 1880-85, after a model by Charles CressentEst. £20,000-£30,000Lot Closed

A Spanish damascened steel casket by Plácido Zuloaga, Eiber, second half 19th century: A Spanish damascened steel casket by Plácido Zuloaga, Eiber, second half 19th century the domed and hinged cover with the initials R M de E B opening to reveal an interior with rich

0129: A Spanish damascened steel casket by Plácido Zuloaga, Eiber, second half 19th centuryEst. £10,000-£15,000Lot Closed

A Transitional style gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood armoire, circa 1870: Property from a Private Collection A Transitional style gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood armoire, circa 1870 with two glazed doors opening to reveal three shelves 185cm. high, 140cm. wide, 45cm.

0130: A Transitional style gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood armoire, circa 1870Est. £5,000-£8,000Lot Closed

A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and jasperware mounted marquetry table 'tricoteuse', late 19th century: A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and jasperware mounted marquetry table 'tricoteuse', late 19th century with a rectangular tray top with treillage pattern featuring an amaranth and fruitwood marquetry,

0131: A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and jasperware mounted marquetry table 'tricoteuse', late 19th centuryEst. £5,000-£8,000Lot Closed

A pair of French bronze and marble three-light candelabra, late 19th century: A pair of French bronze and marble three-light candelabra, late 19th century cast as a female figure supporting a total of three branches joined together at the top with a feathered finial

0132: A pair of French bronze and marble three-light candelabra, late 19th centuryEst. £4,000-£6,000Lot Closed

A French polished steel and gilt-bronze stand, circa 1870: A French polished steel and gilt-bronze stand, circa 1870 in the Louis XVI style, the round marble top with a gilt-bronze beaded border, on a tripartite base ending with greek keys around a

0133: A French polished steel and gilt-bronze stand, circa 1870Est. £8,000-£12,000Lot Closed

A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted agate cassolettes, late 19th century: A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted agate cassolettes, late 19th century 23.5cm high, 8.5cm wide This lot will not be on public view in our New Bond Street galleries but may be seen upon

0134: A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted agate cassolettes, late 19th centuryEst. £10,000-£15,000Lot Closed

A pair of Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze candelabra, after Gouthière, late 19th: A pair of Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze candelabra, after Gouthière, late 19th century 68cm. high, 41cm. wide, 35cm. deep; 2ft. 2 3/4in., 1ft. 4 1/8in., 1ft. 1 3/4in. Catalogue

0135: A pair of Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze candelabra, after Gouthière, late 19thEst. £4,000-£6,000Lot Closed

A pair of French gilt-bronze two-light wall appliques, circa 1870: A pair of French gilt-bronze two-light wall appliques, circa 1870 naturalistically cast as oak branches and leaves, the stem wrapped with a ribbon, drilled for electricity 61cm. high, 38cm.

0136: A pair of French gilt-bronze two-light wall appliques, circa 1870Est. £10,000-£15,000Lot Closed

A set of four French gilt bronze and glass centrepieces, mid-19th century: A set of four French gilt bronze and glass centrepieces, mid-19th century modelled as fluted bowls with scalloped ends, resting on a tripartite base with dolphins supports Varying heights, approx..

0137: A set of four French gilt bronze and glass centrepieces, mid-19th centuryEst. £2,600-£3,000Lot Closed

A French gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and burr cabinet, late 19th century, attributed to Franç: A French gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and burr cabinet, late 19th century, attributed to François Linke the rectangular marble top above three doors each opening to two adjustable shelves, the

0138: A French gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and burr cabinet, late 19th century, attributed to FrançEst. £6,000-£10,000Lot Closed

An Italian marble chimneypiece, second half 19th century: An Italian carved white marble chimneypiece, second half 19th century carved with foliage and doves to the frieze, flanked on either side by roundels centred with butterflies, each end carved with a

0139: An Italian marble chimneypiece, second half 19th centuryEst. £12,000-£18,000Lot Closed

A Russian malachite inkstand, mid-19th century: A Russian malachite inkstand, mid-19th century with two lidded inkwells and a pen rest 31cm. wide, 19cm. deep; 1ft. 1/4in., 7 1/2in. This lot will not be on public view in our New Bond Street

0140: A Russian malachite inkstand, mid-19th centuryEst. £2,500-£3,500Lot Closed

A pair of parcel-gilt bronze five-light anthropomorphic wall lights, late 19th/early 20th century: Property from a Private English Collection A pair of parcel-gilt bronze five-light anthropomorphic wall lights, late 19th/early 20th century in the form of an extended arm holding aloft a

0141: A pair of parcel-gilt bronze five-light anthropomorphic wall lights, late 19th/early 20th centuryEst. £8,000-£12,000Lot Closed

A gilt-brass and pietra dura mantel clock, Italian/French, circa 1880: 4¼-inch enamel dial, the movement with Brocot escapement and suspension, outside count wheel striking on a bell, pietra dura pendulum, the drum mounted within the arched case which is pierced

0142: A gilt-brass and pietra dura mantel clock, Italian/French, circa 1880Est. £3,000-£5,000Lot Closed

A French Siena marble centre table: Property from an Important English Private Collection A French Siena marble centre table in the Renaissance manner, the rectangular top with a foliate carved edge, raised on a pair of feathered

0143: A French Siena marble centre tableEst. £5,000-£8,000Lot Closed

An enameled Austrian silver clock, early 20th century: An enameled Austrian silver clock seemingly unmarked, early 20th century in the form of a clock tower, on four dragon feet, with blue enamel pillars flanking panels enameled with classical scenes,

0144: An enameled Austrian silver clock, early 20th centuryEst. £20,000-£30,000Lot Closed

A walnut bachelor's chest, 18th century and later: Property from a Private English Collection A walnut chest of drawers, 18th century and later the later feather- and cross-banded folding top opening to rest on two lopers, the writing

0145: A walnut bachelor's chest, 18th century and laterEst. £3,000-£5,000Lot Closed

A George I walnut bachelor's chest, early 18th century: Property from a Private English Collection A George I walnut chest of drawers, early 18th century the feather-banded hinged top unfolding to rest on two lopers, above two short and three long

0146: A George I walnut bachelor's chest, early 18th centuryEst. £3,000-£5,000Lot Closed

A George III mahogany envelope table, circa 1765: Property from an Important English Private Collection A George III mahogany envelope table, circa 1765 the square top with four triangular hinged flaps above an X-form swivel-support with twist

0147: A George III mahogany envelope table, circa 1765Est. £3,000-£5,000Lot Closed

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For sale enquiries please contact: Henry House Senior Director Head of Furniture and Decorative Arts +44 (0)20 7293 5486 HENRY.HOUSE@SOTHEBYS.COM JoÃ£o MagalhÃ£es Director, Senior Specialist European Furniture +44 (0)20 7293 5089 JOAO.MAGALHAES@SOTHEBYS.COM David Macdonald Senior Director, Senior Specialist English Furniture +44 (0)20 7293 5107 DAVID.MACDONALD@SOTHEBYS.COM AdÃ¨le Bourbonne Associate Specialist European Furniture +44 (0)20 7293 6809 ADELE.BOURBONNE@SOTHEBYS.COM Cameron Di Leo Associate Cataloguer English Furniture +44 (0)20 7293 6103 CAMERON.DILEO@SOTHEBYS.COM Helen Culver Smith European Director Silver, Vertu, Ceramics and Russian Works of Art +44 (0)20 7293 6381 HELEN.CULVERSMITH@SOTHEBYS.COM Alexandra Charlotte Starp Head of Vertu & Gold Boxes +44 (0) 20 7293 5350 ALEXANDRA.STARP@SOTHEBYS.COM Miles Harrison Specialist Silver +44 (0)20 7293 5304 MILES.HARRISON@SOTHEBYS.COM Jonathan Hills Director Clocks +44 (0)20 7293 5538 JONATHAN.HILLS@SOTHEBYS.COM Rodney Woolley Director Ceramics & Glass +44 (0)20 7293 5974 RODNEY.WOOLLEY@SOTHEBYS.COM Elena Checchi Specialist, 20th Century Design +44 (0)20 7293 5275 elena.checchi@sothebys.com Kristy Soo Pre-Sale Administrator +44 (0)20 7293 6442 KRISTY.SOO@SOTHEBYS.COM

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Lot 33 This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation. Lot 128 This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation. Lot 130 This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation. Lot 152 This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation. Lot 154 This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation. Lot 156 This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation. Lot 159 This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation. Lot 167 Please note that there is a ban on the importation into the United States of Iranian origin. Clients should enquire with the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regarding import requirements before placing a bid. There may also be restrictions on the import of property of Iranian origin into some or all member countries of the Gulf Co-Operation Council. Any buyers planning to import property of Iranian origin into any of these countries should satisfy themselves of the relevant import regime. Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of such items to the USA or to countries of the Gulf Co-Operation Council. In addition, FedEx and US courier services will no longer carry Iranian-origin goods to any location. Any shipment services would need to be provided by a Fine Art shipping company.

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