Fine Decorative Arts 2025-12-03 Auction - 114 Price Results - Bonhams in England
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Fine Decorative Arts
THE MORRELL TROPHY: A rare monumental Victorian silver trophy / centrepiece Robert Garrard, Lond...
A rare French gilt copper and champlevé enamel crozier finial depicting St Michael slaying ...
A Régence ormolu mounted tortoiseshell, brass, polychrome stained horn and mother of pearl ...
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London, England, United Kingdom
Auction Details

Fine Decorative Arts

Bonhams

Bonhams

Celebrating 500 years of the exquisite, our Fine Decorative Arts sale features an outstanding selection of fine examples of European sculpture, French and English and Continental furniture, tapestries, silver and oriental carpets. While different, all pieces are united by their exceptional quality, fine craftmanship and lauded history. The sale includes the offering of a collection of exhibited rare Limoges pieces. Explore the catalogue.

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SOLD
A 15th century carved limestone figure of St George: A 15th century carved limestone figure of St George Clad in chainmail armour and a cloak, his downcast face with flowing hair, wearing a cap, his right arm raised, his left at his side, on circular
0001: A 15th century carved limestone figure of St George
Est.
£7,000
-
£10,000
SOLD
A pair of mid 16th century Italian patinated and parcel gilt bronze angel candlesticks Probably...: A pair of mid 16th century Italian patinated and parcel gilt bronze angel candlesticks Probably Tuscan and in the manner of Domenico Becafumi (1484-1551) The winged figures modelled with short
0002: A pair of mid 16th century Italian patinated and parcel gilt bronze angel candlesticks Probably...
Est.
£5,000
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£7,000
A Renaissance Florentine panel woven in silks and metal thread Mid 15th century, probably for a ...: A Renaissance Florentine panel woven in silks and metal thread Mid 15th century, probably for a Dalmatic garment Designed with twelve sections, the three evangelists to depicted in the top row, the
0003: A Renaissance Florentine panel woven in silks and metal thread Mid 15th century, probably for a ...
Est.
£3,000
-
£5,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
A 16th century tapestry fragment Formerly part of a larger tapestry in Gerona Cathedral: A 16th century tapestry fragment Formerly part of a larger tapestry in Gerona Cathedral Woven in wools and silks, the central figure with a shepherds crook over his shoulder, a pipe in his right
0004: A 16th century tapestry fragment Formerly part of a larger tapestry in Gerona Cathedral
Est.
£4,000
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£6,000
SOLD
A Commonwealth period or Charles II bone and ebony inlaid walnut coffer 1655-1670: A Commonwealth period or Charles II bone and ebony inlaid walnut coffer1655-1670Of panelled construction, the hinged lid above a chevron inlaid frieze interspersed by four triple scrolled corbel
0005: A Commonwealth period or Charles II bone and ebony inlaid walnut coffer 1655-1670
Est.
£1,000
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£1,500
SOLD
A James II or William and Mary olivewood, figured walnut and oyster veneered cabinet on stand C....: A James II or William and Mary olivewood, figured walnut and oyster veneered cabinet on stand C.1685-1695, the legs and stretchers probably replacements of a later date The ovolo moulded cornice
0006: A James II or William and Mary olivewood, figured walnut and oyster veneered cabinet on stand C....
Est.
£4,000
-
£6,000
SOLD
An extremely rare early 17th century Dutch black, red and gilt japanned casket Probably attribu...: An extremely rare early 17th century Dutch black, red and gilt japanned casket Probably attributable to Willem Kick (Dutch, 1579-1647) The casket of rectangular domed form decorated with Nanban style
0007: An extremely rare early 17th century Dutch black, red and gilt japanned casket Probably attribu...
Est.
£2,500
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£3,500
SOLD
A William and Mary rosewood, ebony, purplewood and fruitwood marquetry chest Circa 1690: A William and Mary rosewood, ebony, purplewood and fruitwood marquetry chestCirca 1690With ebonised and boxwood stringing, the top with a central oval tablet inlaid with three birds perched amidst
0008: A William and Mary rosewood, ebony, purplewood and fruitwood marquetry chest Circa 1690
Est.
£4,000
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£6,000
SOLD
A rare Queen Anne or George I walnut and featherbanded draughtsman's/reading table 1705-c.1715: A rare Queen Anne or George I walnut and featherbanded draughtsman's/reading table 1705-c.1715 The quarter veneered hinged adjustable ratcheted top with an adjustable reading rest and a reverse ogee
0009: A rare Queen Anne or George I walnut and featherbanded draughtsman's/reading table 1705-c.1715
Est.
£4,000
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£6,000
A carved limestone bust of a king Probably late 14th/early 15th century, and later: A carved limestone bust of a kingProbably late 14th/early 15th century, and laterModelled full face with wavy shoulder length hair, alert eyes and parted lips, wearing a coronet and collared surcoat,
0010: A carved limestone bust of a king Probably late 14th/early 15th century, and later
Est.
£3,000
-
£4,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
A rare and impressive Charles II leaded bronze 'York' mortar Made for Roger Warde, apothecary, ...: A rare and impressive Charles II leaded bronze 'York' mortar Made for Roger Warde, apothecary, and dated 1684, together with a large associated cast iron pestle The mortar of typical moulded flared
0011: A rare and impressive Charles II leaded bronze 'York' mortar Made for Roger Warde, apothecary, ...
Est.
£800
-
£1,200
A tapestry fragment depicting the Battle of Marcus Aurelius against the Germans Third quarter of...: A tapestry fragment depicting the Battle of Marcus Aurelius against the Germans Third quarter of 17th century, Antwerp, probably Atelier of Michiel Wauters (1648-1679) designed by Abraham Van
0012: A tapestry fragment depicting the Battle of Marcus Aurelius against the Germans Third quarter of...
Est.
£6,000
-
£8,000
Lot Passed
An early 17th century tapestry panel Probably from the workshop of Jan Raes (Flemish, act.1617-...: An early 17th century tapestry panel Probably from the workshop of Jan Raes (Flemish, act.1617-1639) Woven in rich wools and silks and metal thread, designed with a goddess bearing upturned
0013: An early 17th century tapestry panel Probably from the workshop of Jan Raes (Flemish, act.1617-...
Est.
£1,000
-
£2,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
A George I giltwood and gilt gesso side table 1715-1720: A George I giltwood and gilt gesso side table1715-1720The top and frieze carved in shallow relief with interlaced scrolled acanthus, shaped tablets, bellflowers, c- and s-scrolls and four eagle bust
0014: A George I giltwood and gilt gesso side table 1715-1720
Est.
£8,000
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£12,000
SOLD
Two 18th century verdure tapestries Probably Aubusson 267cm x 172cm and 267cm x 128cm overall ap...: Two 18th century verdure tapestries Probably Aubusson Woven in wools and silks, the largest example set within a luscious landscape, a citadel visible to the middle distance and a heron to the left
0015: Two 18th century verdure tapestries Probably Aubusson 267cm x 172cm and 267cm x 128cm overall ap...
Est.
£5,000
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£8,000
SOLD
A charming verdure tapestry Probably late 19th/early 20th century, French 383cm x 258cm: A charming verdure tapestry Probably late 19th/early 20th century, French The luscious landscape with a heron to the centre, a pheasant and parrot to the right-hand side, a townscape visible to the
0016: A charming verdure tapestry Probably late 19th/early 20th century, French 383cm x 258cm
Est.
£2,000
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£3,000
SOLD
A Régence ormolu mounted tortoiseshell, brass, polychrome stained horn and mother of pearl ...: A Régence ormolu mounted tortoiseshell, brass, polychrome stained horn and mother of pearl 'Boulle' marquetry ebony commode a tombeau attributed to Noël Gérard (d.1736)Circa 1720Of
0017: A Régence ormolu mounted tortoiseshell, brass, polychrome stained horn and mother of pearl ...
Est.
£30,000
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£50,000
SOLD
After Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish, 1770-1844): A carved white marble bust of Melpomene together w...: After Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish, 1770-1844): A carved white marble bust of Melpomene together with a late 19th century grey scagliola pedestalThe maiden, modelled after the antique with drapery to
0018: After Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish, 1770-1844): A carved white marble bust of Melpomene together w...
Est.
£3,000
-
£3,500
SOLD
A late 18th/early 19th century Italian relief carved and part stained wood oval profile portrait...: A late 18th/early 19th century Italian relief carved and part stained wood oval profile portrait plaque depicting a classical warrior maiden, perhaps Minerva Possibly attributable to the workshop of
0019: A late 18th/early 19th century Italian relief carved and part stained wood oval profile portrait...
Est.
£2,000
-
£3,000
SOLD
Of Grand Tour interest: A collection of six trays of 19th century plaster intaglios Probably fro...: Of Grand Tour interest: A collection of six trays of 19th century plaster intaglios Probably from the workshop of Pietro Paoletti (Rome, 1801-1847) The stacking beech trays each containing a
0020: Of Grand Tour interest: A collection of six trays of 19th century plaster intaglios Probably fro...
Est.
£2,000
-
£3,000
SOLD
A near pair of George I giltwood and gilt gesso girandoles or mirrorsCirca 1725 (2): A near pair of George I giltwood and gilt gesso girandoles or mirrors Circa 1725 Each with a shaped and arched bevelled plate within a conforming cavetto moulded surround interspersed by shaped punch
0021: A near pair of George I giltwood and gilt gesso girandoles or mirrorsCirca 1725 (2)
Est.
£8,000
-
£12,000
SOLD
An 18th century Flemish tapestry 320cm x 197cm overall approximately: An 18th century Flemish tapestry Designed with pastoral scene to the foreground with rustic figures and their livestock, before an elaborate landscaped garden with a classical building to the right,
0022: An 18th century Flemish tapestry 320cm x 197cm overall approximately
Est.
£3,000
-
£5,000
SOLD
A pair of 19th century white painted and parcel gilt pedestal torcheres In the George III Neocla...: A pair of 19th century white painted and parcel gilt pedestal torcheres In the George III Neoclassical style Each of square section form, the raised top above a projecting gadrooned moulded edge,
0023: A pair of 19th century white painted and parcel gilt pedestal torcheres In the George III Neocla...
Est.
£1,000
-
£1,500
SOLD
A George II giltwood and gilt gesso mirrorCirca 1735: A George II giltwood and gilt gesso mirror Circa 1735 With punched grounds, the later bevelled plate within a shallow relief carved scrolled acanthus and scrolled stiff-leaf pattern surround, within
0024: A George II giltwood and gilt gesso mirrorCirca 1735
Est.
£3,000
-
£5,000