Tuesday, JuLy 22, 2008 - John Moran Auctioneers

1073 after Pradier standing sappho bronze & onyx clock
Late 19th/early 20th c, marked ‘’J. Pradier / 1843’’ (Jean-Jacques Pradier, 1792-1852,
France) over a crowned ‘’VP’’, the dial signed ‘’Vor Paillard / F des Bronzes / Paris’’
(Victor Paillard, 1805-1886, France), the movement stamped ‘’Vr Paillard / A Paris /
1612’’, the circular enamel dial with Roman chapters within a squared case on an
oval plinth, surmounted by a silvered and gilt figure of Sappho leaning against a
patinated and gilt pedestal, overall, 25’’ H x 14’’ W x 8’’ D, est:$2500/3500. Note: A
silvered and gilt figure of the Standing Sappho signed ‘’Pradier’’, of the same size sold
Jackson’s Auction, Cedar Falls, IA, December 4, 2004, lot 92 ($6,400) Condition: The
figure: 16’’ x 9’’ x 7’’. Figure decently cast. With gilt, patinated and silvered surfaces to
bronze. Some spotting and discoloration to pedestal and scroll. General light marks,
scratches and rubbing commensurate with age. Onyx case and base with some
scattered chipped losses overall, as visible in the catalogue photos. With a repaired
crack and loss to back of case of clock. Would benefit from further repair/touch up.
Figure on onyx plinth is separate element from clock case. Working condition of clock
is unknown and not guaranteed. No key.
1074 a Continental Rococo style girandole mirror
Late 19th/20th c, probably Dresden, the cartouche-form plate within a waved,
palmette surround applied with floral vines and cupid figures, with a pair of candle
nozzles to either side, 28’’ H x 17’’ W, est:$1500/2000 Condition: Good overall
condition. With minor marks, scratches and rubbing to surface. With some minor
losses to painted decoration overall. Also with very minor chipped losses to applied
elements. Small chipped losses to candle nozzles. Some slight spotting and loss of
silvering to plate around edges. Porcelain elements mounted to wooden backing.
Unexamined away from backing. Not electrified.
1075 Pair of Venetian style ceramic blackamoor figures
Modern, depicted as a boy and girl, in traditional costume, holding a cushion, on
square bases with canted corners, 2 pcs, the larger, 44.25’’ H x 11’’ W x 14’’ D,
est:$700/900 Condition: In two sections, joined at waist. Both rather unstable, would
benefit from stabilizing and securing when placed. Apparently unmarked. Generally
good condition overall. With inherent pitting and imperfections to surface. General
marks and scratches overall. Both figures with cushion and hands broken and
repaired. Repaired chip to nose. All repairs very well executed and undetectable.
Some small chips to tip of shoe and to edge of base in same area. Some dirt
accumulation overall. Colors vibrant.
1076 Venetian Rococo style red and gilt bureau cabinet
20th c, the double-domed cornice above a pair of arched paneled doors enclosing a
pair of shelves, over a slantfront enclosing an interior of drawers and pigeon holes,
decorated in cream and white, with serpentine sides, above a pair of drawer, over a
waved apron, on cabriole legs, decorated overall with Chinoiserie scenes,
82.5’’ H x 50’’ W x 19’’ D, est:$1500/2000. Provenance: Property from the Marjorie
Bacon Trust, Montecito, CA Condition: In two sections. Structurally sound. General
marks, nicks scratches and light wear overall. Intentionally distressed finish to
imitate age. With minor scattered chipped losses to painted decoration overall. With
an overall stable craquelure to surface. Pull to left side of top drawer loose, would
benefit from reaffixing. Wear to feet. One key.
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