- Pair of French Neo Grec Gilt and Patinated
Pair of French Neo Grec Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra after Louis Valentin Elias Robert (French, 1821-1874), c.1860 each classically draped maiden supporting an urn issuing six foliated scrolling branches to candle cups and a central iris blossom etched glass shade, each base inscribed L.V.E. Robert and impressed A.R., on rouge griotte marble fluted column form pedestals
height 31.75 in — 80.6 cm
- Three Piece French Figural Gilt Bronze
Three Piece French Figural Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, c.1880 the neo Grec styled case surmounted by the seated figure of Clotho (one of the three fates) holding a distaff (spindle), the whole flanked by similarly styled standing figures, conditions noted
- A PAIR OF FRENCH NEO GRECO BRONZE FIVE-LIGHT
A PAIR OF FRENCH NEO GRECO BRONZE FIVE-LIGHT CANDELABRA, F. BARBEDIENNE FOUNDRY, LATE 19TH CENTURY A pair of French Neo Greco bronze five light candelabra, Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry, late 19th century, each with columnar standard rising from the bust of a woman, supporting five candle arms centering stork finial, all raised on three monopodia supports, incised 'F. Barbedienne', 31.5"h.
- PAIR OF NEO GREC GILT BRONZE CLASSICAL
PAIR OF NEO GREC GILT BRONZE CLASSICAL PORTRAIT URN LAM...Pair (2) of gilt bronze Neoclassical or Neo Grec style urns fitted as lamps, featuring central portrait medallions and Greek key decoration with scrolling handles. Base with grape and vine decoration, and top with foliate and pierced decoration; one having an acanthus leaf finial. Both mounted atop red marble plinths and fitted as lamps with later brass additions. 33" H x 7" W x 7" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century.
The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.
Condition:
Chipping to both bases, some warping, oxidation, and separations to brass additions. Some surface scratching and patination to tops cohesive with age. One lamp missing brass finial.
- PAIR FRENCH BRONZE URNS, LEVILLAIN,
PAIR FRENCH BRONZE URNS, LEVILLAIN, BARBEDIENNEA pair of French Neo Grec parcel gilt and patinated bronze urns designed by Ferdinand Levillain F. Barbedienne foundry, Paris late 19th century Each incised F. BARBEDIENNE. height 22in (56cm)Provenance: Property from a Collector, New York City.
Condition:
With an overall medium coppery patina to surface. Some spotty and streaky areas to surface. Gilt highlights have an orange tone. General marks, scratches, rubbing, wear and softening to detail in areas overall. With securing plugs visible throught surface around legs. Looks to be part of the construction. Marked around reeded area of base.
- A FRENCH NÉO GREC GILT METAL FIGURAL
A FRENCH NÉO GREC GILT METAL FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, CASE...A FRENCH NÉO GREC GILT METAL FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, CASE BY PHILIPPE MOUREY, WORKS BY VINCENTI & CIE, CIRCA 1875, with a classical bust of the goddess Diana wearing her iconic crescent moon diadem supported by a double flame oil lamp, standing on a drum form case centering a circular dial with white enamel hour plaques and blue Roman chapters within incised five minute numerals, enclosing blued steel hands and twin key escapements on a conforming stylized floret face in relief, flanked by side relief ovals of a striding lion, classical profile maiden and scales of justice, opposite a bull, minotaur and strung twin fish, verso the brass clockworks signed with an oval "C?M," over 846 and impressed pastille "MÉDAILLES D'ARGENT / VINCENTI & CIE," above 219, raised on a lappet paneled socle and trefoil demi-lune form base, mounted with a mischievous infant boy cherub wearing a radiating diadem and representing Day readying to strike a bell opposite a sleepy infant girl cherub wearing a diadem of stars and representing Night, over a frieze of scrolling leafy vines and elevated on star cast toupie feet, stamped "9 PH. MOUREY 62." Height: 22" Width: 16" Depth: 8 1/4" Note: Philippe H. Mourey (French 1840-1910) was a respected sculptor in the Parisian Beau Monde of the late 19th century. He was known to have collaborated with French clock makers as shown in this clock with the amusing iconography for Night and Day.
Condition:
Some casting imperfections throughout, oxidized spots in a few crevices, possibly re-gilt, lacking glass for the dial bezel, hairlines on some of the hour plaques, number VIII plaque is very worn - possibly an old restoration, number IX is chipped, hands have light surface rust, oil lantern on top probably suspended some utensils on each end that are now lacking, glass panel on back bezel is loose, clockworks appear to be fine with only normal surface dust. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any clockwork or timepiece mechanism. 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." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
- A THREE PIECE NEO GREC BLACK AND ROUGE
A THREE PIECE NEO GREC BLACK AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE M...A THREE PIECE NEO GREC BLACK AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE MANTLE CLOCK WITH GARNITURE, FRENCH, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY, the arched cornice with delicately incised gilt scrolling leafy stems centering an inset griotte marble disc, above a rectangular clock case continuing incised gilt and inlaid decoration bordering a circular beaded bronze and beveled glass bezel opening to a gilt bronze egg and dart cast frame, enclosing a white enamel ring dial with black Roman chapters and blued steel Breguet hands, before a recessed white enamel face with partially exposed gilt brass clockworks and twin key escapements, verso gilt metal door opening to brass clockworks numbered "1181 / 7 7," stamped pastille "MEDAILLE DE BRONZE / S. Marti et Cie / ?," raised on a cavetto base and flaring rectangular plinth with griotte disc and incised details, lacking pendulum, height: 14 3/4", width: 14 3/4", depth: 7"; matched with a pair of patinated metal figures of a rustic youth in historic dress holding aloft a grape cluster and a rustic maiden in historic dress holding a scythe and wheat sheaf, each standing on a circular fluted pad and similarly decorated rectangular marble pedestal, height: 13 1/2", width: 5", depth: 3 3/4". Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.
Condition:
Good condition with normal edge and corner nicks with some small chips, small surface scratches, beveled glass bezel has flared edge damages but appears to be old and original, dial face has illegible traces of clock retailers name, verso gilt metal door has surface rust oxidation, lacking winding key and pendulum. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or clock mechanism. 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." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
- A NEO GREC GILT BRONZE MOUNTED GREEN
A NEO GREC GILT BRONZE MOUNTED GREEN AGATE CLOCK AND PA...A NEO GREC GILT BRONZE MOUNTED GREEN AGATE CLOCK AND PAIR OF "AFTER THE ANTIQUE" BRASS OIL LAMPS, FRENCH, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with a stylized circular urn surmounted by a shaped loop form finial and flanked by reticulated scrolling branches supported by a foliate detailed foot, mounted on a architectural case with a stepped rectangular cornice over a conforming face flanked by columnar pilasters centering a circular beaded bezel, opening to a white enamel dial enclosing black Arabic numerals partitioned by a gilt ring of undulating "C" scrolls on a pierced dial face mount of a lion's mask above curling falcon heads and berried laurel branches, surrounding blued steel halberd and spike hands above twin key escapements, verso a reticulated circular door opening to brass clockworks stamped "24000 / COMPTOIR GENERAL / H. RIONDET / 9 BD POISSONNIERRE PARIS / 4 8," over a conforming base and raised on leafy paw cast feet, includes a pendulum and winding key, height: 20 1/2", width: 12 1/2", depth: 6 3/8"; together with a pair of later "After the Antique" brass four light oil lamps with chains suspending lamp utensils, mounted with adjusting height key on a tall steel rod surmounted by a shaped demi-loop handle and raised on a baluster form base on a stylized star form cast plinth, height: 21 3/4" diameter: 5 3/4". Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.
Condition:
The clock is in good condition but lacks glass bezel dial cover, some normal gilding wear, oxidized spots, tiny edge nicks and surface buildup throughout. The brass oil lamps are in good shape with some expected tiny dings and tarnished areas. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or clock mechanism. 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." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
- A FRENCH NEO GREC BRONZE MOUNTED BLACK
A FRENCH NEO GREC BRONZE MOUNTED BLACK MARBLE MANTLE CL...A FRENCH NEO GREC BRONZE MOUNTED BLACK MARBLE MANTLE CLOCK, CIRCA 1870, with a carved scrolling broken arch pediment centering a block form plinth with a gilt incised rectangular reserve, enclosing stylized bellflower incised corner spandrels centering a gilt floral decorated roundel, above a molded cornice and breakfront box form case with elegant curling leafy vine incised spandrels cornering a central beaded bronze and domed glass bezel, opening to a black marble ring dial with gilt Roman chapters encircling gilt metal hands mounted on a recessed gilt face with partially exposed brass clockworks, verso circular red silk lined and pierced gilt metal door opening to brass clock mechanism numbered "3882 / 7 4," suspending a Thieble pendulum numbered 3931," exterior flanked by single vertical trough cut details above leaf tip modeled bronze trim and sides mounted with gilt bronze classical maiden masks suspending foliate loop handles, above a fluted pylon style base on a conforming cavetto topped plinth mounted with a bronze pendant cast as a maiden's mask within stylized curling acanthus branches, ending before gilt incised lozenge florets issuing curling oak leaf tipped stems and partitioned by straight stemmed trefoil blooms over short block feet. Height: 18" Width: 19 1/2" Depth: 7" Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.
Condition:
Good condition for antique French clocks of this age and use including but not limited to expected worn gilt details throughout, surface buildup, scratches, edge nicks, and small chips, repairs, gilt hands are later, lacking winding key. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or clock mechanism. 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." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
- DAVID LATESTA NEO GREC STYLE THREE-DRAWER
DAVID LATESTA NEO GREC STYLE THREE-DRAWER CHEST 20th century; cherry with three graduated drawers, on squared paneled legs with brass caps, 32 in. H., 36 in. W., 18 in. D.
- CONTEMPORARY NEO GREC PAINTED WOOD CONSOLE
CONTEMPORARY NEO GREC PAINTED WOOD CONSOLE 20th century; with painted faux wood marble top, with ebonized and gilt accented wood frame with single drawer, with stretcher shelf base, 34 in. H., 72 in. W., 20 in. D.
- AMERICAN NEO GREC STYLE WALNUT LOVE
AMERICAN NEO GREC STYLE WALNUT LOVE SEAT Circa 1880s; 29 in. H., 48 1/4 in. W.