This beautiful vintage Erte flirting mirror is probably the most noticed and touched piece in my showroom. While cleaning the mirrors outside today, I noticed the blue sky and clouds in the reflections. A signed decorative 20th Century French bronze ‘Coquette’ sculptured limited edition bronze folding mirror – Signed Erte. ‘Coquette’ – a mid 17th Century French word meaning a woman who flirts in a mirror. Signed Erte (1892 – 1990) Impressed C. 1985 R K PARKER # 213 / 250 Extremely Rare. Note: The professional photos by, Russell Winnell Photography. H: 39 cm W: 63 cm
A rare pair of late 19th century French gilt-bronze and Champlevé Enamel decorated, extending Chenets Andirons. C.1890 H.45cm Adjustable width between 1m and 1.5m Notice they have been cleaned so much over the past 150 years, there’s only fine traces of the original gilt remaining.
My simple yet elegant Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival window display. Unusual contemporary sculptured brass horse head on stand. Wearing a black fascinator. Now resting on a 18th century English oak lowboy in window display. If you search “Sculpture” on my website, the same one in my apartment can be seen. DM me for pricing. H.44cm W.12cm D.22cm
Selling three 19th century French Gras Bayonets for a customer CDS750 Two retaining the original scabbards 66cm The Gras bayonet was one of the last French sword bayonets. It was manufactured to fit the French model 1874 Gras infantry rifle.
A decorative 20th Century French ‘Coquette’ limited edition bronze folding mirror – Signed Erte A signed decorative 20th Century French bronze ‘Coquette’ sculptured limited edition bronze folding mirror. ‘Coquette’ – a mid 17th Century French word meaning a woman who flirts in a mirror. Signed Erte (1892 – 1990) Impressed C. 1985 R K PARKER # 213 / 250 H: 39 cm W: 63 cm
17th Century English Bronze Skillet/Cauldron Having old damage to the out-swept lip C.1640 H.22.5cm W.28cm
An exceptional 19th century F. Barbedienne Foundry Bronze Tray by Ferdinand Levillian 1837 – 1905 1837 – 1905 Napoleon III in neo-Greek style, the central panel having animated characters enjoying the pleasures of life. Supported by palm leaves, terminating on lion paw feet. Signed F. Levillain 32 x 73cm Note: Chains remaining to the rear to enable wall display.
Extremely Rare Art Deco Bronze Sculpture “Terns in Flight’ – Irenee Rochard – 1935 Exceptional large desktop sculpture of two terns in flight above cresting waves 1935 by the acclaimed French animal sculptor Irénée Rochard (1906-1984). Crisply cast in spelter with good detail (note the feathers and feet) and a bronze coloured finish, on an oval black marble plinth base. Signed clearly ‘Rochard’. Excellent original condition. Note the two birds detach from the wave for delivery. Height: 60cm Width 82cm Depth: 46cm
Extremely Rare Art Deco Bronze Sculpture “Terns in Flight’ – Irenee Rochard – 1935 Exceptional large desktop sculpture of two terns in flight above cresting waves 1935 by the acclaimed French animal sculptor Irénée Rochard (1906-1984). Crisply cast in spelter with good detail (note the feathers and feet) and a bronze coloured finish, on an oval black marble plinth base. Signed clearly ‘Rochard’. Excellent original condition. Note the two birds detach from the wave for delivery. Height: 60cm Width 82cm Depth: 46cm
20th Century French ‘Melani’ Deco bronze of a well toned Archer – AA1967 20th Century French Deco bronze, signed S. Melani, of a well toned Archer on a marble base. 1925. Salvatore Melani (1902-1934). H. 45 W. 60 D. 20cm.
First half of 20th Century French Bronze of Elephants An exceptional first half 20th Century French Bronze of Elephants Mother and Calf on slanted marble base. Having a stamp to the bottom of the calf. 1930. H.53.5 D.19.5 W.64cm
Martin Tighe – Victory & Defeat Stock CMT1454 Bronze ‘Victory & Defeat’ By Martin Tighe 6/10 H. 1′ 2″ – 36 cm W. 1′ 1″ – 33 cm
Martin Tighe – Victory & Defeat – 2011 Stock CMT600 Bronze ‘Victory & Defeat’ By Martin Tighe 7/10 2011 H. 1′ 2″ – 36 cm W. 1′ 1″ – 33 cm
Martin Tighe – Tom Wills – 2011 Stock CMT606 ‘Tom Wills’ Martin Tighe Bronze sculpture of Tom Wills. Tom Wills was born in 1835 near Gundagai, NSW . Tom was an Australian all-round sportsman, umpire, coach and administrator who is credited with being a catalyst towards the invention of Australian Rules Football.