FALCONER CARVINGEurope
15 3/4 in.FALCONER CARVINGEurope
15 3/4 in. tall
Falconry was widespread in medieval Europe. During the reign of King Edward VIII (1327-1377), the theft of a trained raptor was punishable by death. The growing popularity of firearms during the 1800s resulted in a plummet in the popularity of falconry.
As found.
AFTER CHRISTOPHE FRATIN BRONZEAFTER CHRISTOPHE FRATIN BRONZE FALCONER ON HORSECast bronze sculpture, Falconer on Horseback, 20th c., signed in cast Fratin, after the original by Christophe Fratin (French, 1801-1864), rising on rectangular black marble base, approx 26"h, 17"w, 7"d
FALCONER HORNES BACKSTAMP D6798FALCONER HORNES BACKSTAMP D6798 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON...Variation Two. Dark green and brown striped fur hat, dark brown coat, ginger beard, brown falcon.
Once called the sport of kings, falconry is the art of training birds of prey for the hunt. The sport began in China more than 3,000 years ago and still enjoys popularity in Europe and North America. Limited edition 16 of 250 pieces. Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Max Henk
Issued: 1987
Dimensions: 7.5"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Good.
FALCONER HORNES BACKSTAMP D6798FALCONER HORNES BACKSTAMP D6798 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON...Variation Two. Dark green and brown striped fur hat, dark brown coat, ginger beard, brown falcon.
Issued 1987 in a limited edition of 250. Once called the sport of kings, falconry is the art of training birds of prey for the hunt. The sport began in China more than 3,000 years ago and still enjoys popularity in Europe and North America. Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Max Henk
Issued: 1987
Dimensions: 7.5"H
Edition Number: 15 Edition Size: 250
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
LUDWIG GRAEFNER BRONZE SCULPTURE,LUDWIG GRAEFNER BRONZE SCULPTURE, THE FALCONERLudwig Graefner (Germany, 1862-1939) bronze sculpture titled "The Falconer" depicting a lithe man dressed in an animal pelt loin cloth hoisting a slain falcon above his head, extending its wings, and standing barefoot on a naturalistic base with rocky terrain; mounted to an irregular hexagonal marble pedestal. Signed "Graefner fec" to base between feet. 23" H x 23 1/2" W x 11" D. Weight: 49 lbs.
Condition:
Overall excellent condition. Base with scattered surface wear to top from slightly loose fitting of sculpture, including loss measuring 7/8" x 1/4"; scattered natural fissures.
FALCONER D6540 - SMALL - ROYALFALCONER D6540 - SMALL - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGVariation One. Green with black and white striped fur hat; green coat; grey and white falcon.
Once called the sport of kings, falconry is the art of training birds of prey for the hunt. The sport began in China more than 3,000 years ago and still enjoys popularity in Europe and North America. Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Max Henk
Issued: 1960 - 1991
Dimensions: 3.75"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
George Sholders (after Edwin Landseer)George Sholders (after Edwin Landseer) - Oil painting - 'The Falconer's Son' canvas 18ins x 12ins inscribed to reverse of canvas in gilt frame
After Pierre Jules Mene (French,After Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879) "Fauconnier Arabe a Cheval" ("Arab Falconer on Horseback"), after a model of 1874, inscribed "P. J. Mene" on the top base edge, impressed "F. Barbedienne" on the lower base, the opposite side impressed "674", h. 31-1/2", w. 23", 10-1/2". This model, one of Mene's most famous, is illustrated in Pierre Kjellberg's Bronzes of the 19th Century (Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 1994) p. 477, no. 6.
FALCONER D6533 - LARGE - ROYALFALCONER D6533 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGFalconer D6533 (green with black and white striped fur hat, green coat, grey and white falcon). Designed by Max Henk, issued 1960 - 1991. Size:7.5"H (Large)Once called the sport of kings, falconry is the art of training birds of prey for the hunt. The sport began in China more than 3,000 years ago and still enjoys popularity in Europe and North America.
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
AFTER PIERRE-JULES MENE (FRENCH,AFTER PIERRE-JULES MENE (FRENCH, 1810-1879) BRONZEAFTER PIERRE-JULES MENE (FRENCH, 1810-1879) BRONZE SCULPTURE, "The Falconer" on horseback, P.J. MENE signature, black marble plinth, 27.5"H.
AFTER PIERRE-JULES MENE (FRENCH,AFTER PIERRE-JULES MENE (FRENCH, 1810-1879) BRONZEAFTER PIERRE-JULES MENE (FRENCH, 1810-1879) BRONZE SCULPTURE, "The Falconer" on horseback, P.J. MENE signature, black marble plinth, 27.5"H.
PAIR OF MINIATURE HUNTSMEN ON WOODPAIR OF MINIATURE HUNTSMEN ON WOOD PLINTHS: Falconer with falcon and two downed birds and spearman with downed boar - missing horn each approx. 3 3/4''h. overall. Silver colored metal - pewter? no mark found chips to bottom of wooden bases.
LUDWIG GRAEFNER (GERMAN, 1862 -LUDWIG GRAEFNER (GERMAN, 1862 - 1939) "THE FALCONER" Bronze on a marble base.
FALCONER D6533 - LARGE - ROYALFALCONER D6533 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGVariation One. Green with black and white striped fur hat, green coat, grey and white falcon. Royal Doulton backstamp.
Once called the sport of kings, falconry is the art of training birds of prey for the hunt. The sport began in China more than 3,000 years ago and still enjoys popularity in Europe and North America.Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Max Henk
Issued: 1960 - 1991
Dimensions: 7.5"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
RARE ROYAL FALCON PORCELAIN SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION:RARE ROYAL FALCON PORCELAIN SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: Falconry Porcelain Figurine Sculpture representing a beautifully designed falcon sitting on a ceramic six legged base. The falcon sculpture include a realistic hand crafted leather blinder hood, decorated with feathers. Marked "35" underneath. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Europe DIMENSIONS: H: 18 1/2" W: * 1/4". Wooden base dia: 9" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
FALCONER D6533 - LARGE - ROYALFALCONER D6533 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGVariation One. Green with black and white striped fur hat, green coat, grey and white falcon.
Once called the sport of kings, falconry is the art of training birds of prey for the hunt. The sport began in China more than 3,000 years ago and still enjoys popularity in Europe and North America.Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Max Henk
Issued: 1960 - 1991
Dimensions: 7.5"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
FALCONER D6533 - LARGE - ROYALFALCONER D6533 - LARGE - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGVariation One. Green with black and white striped fur hat, green coat, grey and white falcon.
Once called the sport of kings, falconry is the art of training birds of prey for the hunt. The sport began in China more than 3,000 years ago and still enjoys popularity in Europe and North America. Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Max Henk
Issued: 1960 - 1991
Dimensions: 7.5"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Good.
Staffordshire equestrian figure;Staffordshire equestrian figure; 19th century sidesaddle equestrienne in middle-eastern finery holding hawk(?), horse covered with medieval-style full body blanket, painted accents. 10"H. Good condition, damage to beak, restoration to base.
OOC - Classical Allegory of ThreeOOC - Classical Allegory of Three Warriors on Horseback Fighting Lion that is attacking a fourth man who has been pulled from his horse the lion's mate is across the river in the background under a palm tree painted on rough linen and signed on back 'C
Two Boehm bird figurines: kestrelsTwo Boehm bird figurines: kestrels with falconry hoods, both with tasseled cartouche below black horse head, 14 in. and 16-1/4 in. Falcon without hood mising 1/4 in. wing tip.
After Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894),After Jules Moigniez (French, 1835-1894), large patinated bronze group of a fierce falcon taking flight with its prey of a deceased pigeon, presented on a disc base of satin-polished verde antico marble with an engraved brass title plaque, h. 24-3/4", w. 18".
Burton (Sir Richard) Falconry inBurton (Sir Richard) Falconry in the Valley of the Indus, 12 mo., original cloth, 1852
A Nymphenburg Porcelain FigureA Nymphenburg Porcelain Figure of a Falconer
20th Century
bearing a green Nymphenburg stamp to the underside with impressed shield and 536/ 29.
Height 8 7/8 inches.
Property from the European Family Collection of a Pharmaceutical Executive and Venture Capitalist
FALCONER D6547 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTONFALCONER D6547 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGVariation One, green with black and white striped fur hat; green coat; grey and white falcon.
Once called the sport of kings, falconry is the art of training birds of prey for the hunt. The sport began in China more than 3,000 years ago and still enjoys popularity in Europe and North America.
Artist: Max Henk
Issued: 1960 - 1991
Dimensions: 2.75"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Good
PAIR OF CONTINENTAL FIGURES OFPAIR OF CONTINENTAL FIGURES OF A GALLANT AND COMPANION late 19th century she impressed 954 in Renaissance costume he holding a hooded falcon she feeding nuts to a squirrel on stepped bases (2) - h:12.50 in.
FALCONER D6547 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTONFALCONER D6547 - MINI - ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGVariation One, green with black and white striped fur hat; green coat; grey and white falcon.
Once called the sport of kings, falconry is the art of training birds of prey for the hunt. The sport began in China more than 3,000 years ago and still enjoys popularity in Europe and North America.Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Max Henk
Issued: 1960 - 1991
Dimensions: 2.75"H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
PAIR OF CONTINENTAL FIGURES OFPAIR OF CONTINENTAL FIGURES OF A GALLANT AND COMPANION late 19th century she impressed 954 in Renaissance costume he holding a hooded falcon she feeding nuts to a squirrel on stepped bases (2) - h:12.50 in.
After Pierre Jules Mêne (French,After Pierre Jules Mêne (French, 1810-1871)
The Falconer
bronze
with an inscribed Barbedienne foundry mark
Height of bronze 24 1/2 inches.
Property from The Estate of Edwin William Young, Smithville, Tennessee
RARE ROYAL FALCON PORCELAIN SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION:RARE ROYAL FALCON PORCELAIN SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: Falconry Porcelain Figurine Sculpture representing a beautifully designed falcon sitting on a ceramic six legged base. The falcon sculpture include a realistic hand crafted leather blinder hood, decorated with feathers. Marked "35" underneath.
CIRCA: 20th Century
ORIGIN: Europe
DIMENSIONS: H: 18 1/2" W: * 1/4". Wooden base dia: 9"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
CHARLES VYSE FIGURE, FALCONERGlazeCHARLES VYSE FIGURE, FALCONERGlaze finish earthenware, splendidly modeled in stunning coloration. Depicts Bacchus with a falcon in his left hand, riding a neighing horse.
C. Vyse Chelsea impressed to side of base.
Issued: c. 1927
Dimensions: 9"L x 4.75"W x 12"H
Manufacturer: Charles Vyse Pottery
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
Chilmark Bronze ''The Cavalier''civilChilmark Bronze ''The Cavalier''civil war soldier on horseback by Francis Barnum limited edition 8'' x 9 1/2'' green marble base.
DON BALKE (B. 1933) "GYRFALCON"DonDON BALKE (B. 1933) "GYRFALCON"Don Balke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Gyrfalcon" Signed lower left. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 37c Gyrfalcon Arctic Animals stamp issue of July 2, 2003.
The largest falcon in the world, the gyrfalcon Falco rusticolus can reach up to two feet in length. Especially prized in falconry (the 4000-year-old sport of employing falcons in hunting game), the gyrfalcon is traditionally known as the "bird of kings." In medieval diplomacy, it played an important role as a valuable present. Even today, modern falconers often pay princely sums -- well into the many thousands of dollars -- for a single specimen. The gyrfalcon is an intensely capable bird: while the eagle often uses its large size to rob meals from other birds of prey, and the peregrine falcon counts on gravity to gain high speeds in a pursuit, the gyrfalcon relies on sheer raw power alone to capture its prey, usually in an intensive tail chase. Although slower than other falcons as it begins a chase, it quickly gains momentum and can outfly the fastest duck. The gyrfalcon's persistence and determination in pursuing its quarry distinguishes it from all other hunting birds and is key to its legendary status: it simply does not give up, following its chosen target until the fleeing creature is worn out, captured or lucky enough to find impregnable refuge. Its extremely keen eyesight -- many times that of man -- allows the gyrfalcon to spot all but the most well-camouflaged of prey. A noble bird revered worldwide for its courage, power and grace, the gyrfalcon is, fittingly, the official mascot of the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Image Size: 7 x 6 in.
Overall Size: 14 x 13 in.
Unframed.
(B17095)
Condition:
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LUDWIG GRAEFNER PROMETHEUS FALCONERLUDWIG GRAEFNER PROMETHEUS FALCONER BRONZE STATUE Germany,1862-1935Titled "The Falconer" depicting the Greek titan Prometheus being tortured by the eagle of Zeus after betraying him.
An early 19th Century bow rockerAn early 19th Century bow rocker rocking horse with flying gallop posture, outstretched legs attached to the rockers by the hooves, the horse with carved eyes and original gesso, now painted dapple grey, later mane and tail, leather saddle, 99cm high, 188cm long/Note: restored by Rocking Horse Elite, Essex/Literature: see pp 236 David Kiss, A Kiss of Rocking Horses
Follower of Archibald Thorburn/PeregrineFollower of Archibald Thorburn/Peregrine Falcon Attacking a Mallard/watercolour, 48cm x 71.5cm
AFTER PIERRE JULES MENE (FRENCHAFTER PIERRE JULES MENE (FRENCH 1810-1879) A SCULPTURE,...after PIERRE JULES MENE (French 1810-1879) A SCULPTURE, "The Arab Falconer on Horseback," 20TH CENTURY, parcel gilt and green cold painted on brown patinated cast bronze, raised on an oval green marble plinth, signed in bronze base, "P.J. Mene." Height: 29" Width: 27" Depth: 12" Provenance: Estate of Raj S. Paul, Austin, Texas
Condition:
Gilding and green cold painted wear in areas, and some surface dust in crevices. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."