A carved limestone gargoyle formed as green man type mask Probably English, 14th/15th century

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A carved limestone gargoyle formed as green man type mask Probably English, 14th/15th century Carved with quadripartite turreted and heavy brow, inset alert eyes, flared nostrils, puffed cheeks and full mustache, 14cm high, 13cm wide, 13.5cm deep For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A carved limestone gargoyle formed as green man type mask Probably English, 14th/15th century

Lot 0114

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A carved limestone head in the Celtic style

A set of three turned veined marble columns Probably late 17th or 18th century: A set of three turned veined marble columns Probably late 17th or 18th century Probably originally forming a larger architectural or decorative feature or perhaps from a cabinet, 35.5cm high

A set of three turned veined marble columns Probably late 17th or 18th century

A Regency mahogany side table attributed to Gillows Circa 1815: A Regency mahogany side table attributed to Gillows Circa 1815 The rounded rectangular top with a reeded edge, above one long mahogany lined frieze drawer, flanked by panelled angles, on ring turned

A Regency mahogany side table attributed to Gillows Circa 1815

Two George II side chairs 1740-1760, one chair walnut, the other mahogany; both re-railed (2): Two George II side chairs 1740-1760, one chair walnut, the other mahogany; both re-railed Each on eared cabriole front legs terminating in pad feet, with splayed rear legs, restorations, the walnut

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A pair of North European first half 19th century mahogany and parcel painted open armchairs 1815...

A Regency mahogany architect's table attributed to Gillows Circa 1815: A Regency mahogany architect's table attributed to Gillows Circa 1815 The adjustable hinged ratcheted top with a reed moulded edge, above one long twin panelled and mahogany lined secretaire drawer,

A Regency mahogany architect's table attributed to Gillows Circa 1815

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After Giambologna (Italian, 1529-1608): A late 19th century patinated bronze model of Mercury: After Giambologna (Italian, 1529-1608): A late 19th century patinated bronze model of Mercury The young god balanced on a gust of wind issuing from the mouth of Zephyr and holding his caduceus,

After Giambologna (Italian, 1529-1608): A late 19th century patinated bronze model of Mercury

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Richard Garbe (British, 1876-1957): A patinated bronze group of two monkeys sat on the head of a...

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Herbert Ward (British, 1863-1919): A patinated bronze bust of the head of an African tribesman: Herbert Ward (British, 1863-1919): A patinated bronze bust of the head of an African tribesman The sitter looking to dexter, signed within the cast to the rear left edge Herbert Ward, mounted on a

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After the Antique: An Italian patinated bronze bust of Pseudo-Seneca Probably late 18th/early 1...

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A Near Eastern-style terracotta figure of an idol

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A patinated bronze figure of Venus In the manner of Massimiliano Soldani Benzi (Italian, 1656-1...

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