13th Jun, 2024 10:30
Summer Specialist Sale
Rare and impressive Victorian Minton majolica elephant table centrepiece
Rare and impressive Victorian Minton majolica elephant centrepiece with four-branch candelabrum, shape number 1571, circa 1860, the elephant modelled standing on integral chinoiserie oval stand, having two carry baskets (for spills) either side of an oval seat, with a blanket beneath, supporting a central flared and pierced vase of Chinese ‘Gu’ type, the four candle sconces each emanating from a grotesque mask to the octagonal knop, the whole in naturalistic glazes, impressed marks to base and number 1571, 31cm x 26cm x 68cm high overall
Deceased estate, North Somerset.
For a comparable lot with plainer pale celadon and ivory glazes, see Cuttlestones, Penkridge, South Staffordshire, 11th September 2015, lot 315.
Sold for £6,200
Rare and impressive Victorian Minton majolica elephant centrepiece with four-branch candelabrum, shape number 1571, circa 1860, the elephant modelled standing on integral chinoiserie oval stand, having two carry baskets (for spills) either side of an oval seat, with a blanket beneath, supporting a central flared and pierced vase of Chinese ‘Gu’ type, the four candle sconces each emanating from a grotesque mask to the octagonal knop, the whole in naturalistic glazes, impressed marks to base and number 1571, 31cm x 26cm x 68cm high overall
Deceased estate, North Somerset.
For a comparable lot with plainer pale celadon and ivory glazes, see Cuttlestones, Penkridge, South Staffordshire, 11th September 2015, lot 315.
Auction: Summer Specialist Sale, 13th Jun, 2024
Our Summer Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors
Highlights included an Austral Islands Cheif's staff £15,500, a Large Minton majolica elephant four-branch candelabrum centrepiece £6,200, an Asscher cut diamond (approx. 4.5 carats) platinum ring £11,500, The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, K.C.S.I £12,500, and an early 19th century double-sided micromosaic table box £11,000.
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Wednesday 12th June - 10am till 5pm
