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SILVER “TEMBLADERA” OR TASTEVIN. 1739.

Pair of silver tasting glasses. 1739. (Along with Ref. z5829) No hallmarks. With inscription on the front. Both identical, each one is made up of a circular bowl with a smooth mouth and a smaller diameter bottom decorated with two S-shaped handles and an inscription on the outer rim that reads: “I am from the noble council of Santiux, to which our neighbor Jul de las Cuevas Zeballos presented us in the year 1739.” Baroque tendencies continued in Spanish silversmithing for almost the first two-thirds of the 18th century, except in the capital, where Rococo forms were already being introduced without displacing the earlier ones. It wasn't until 1740 that French silversmiths introduced these innovations to Madrid, which slowly spread to other centers, depending on the region and master. This survival of 17th-century forms can be seen in the handles of the wobbler: the human-headed grotesques are highlighted by vibrant plant motifs, a decorative abundance that contrasts with the clean lines of the rest of the work but is common in this type of work. The lack of hallmarks makes it impossible to locate the work or the artist, although this is precisely what speaks in favor of a secondary silversmith center, where the lack of control over these works was more common due to the lack of masters and resources to ensure compliance with hallmarking regulations. Throughout the first two thirds of the 18th century, the somewhat monotonous nature of the centers of Old Castile (to which Cantabria belonged), León, and Galicia was noticeable compared to the importance of Valladolid and Salamanca, which is why they may have been made in the Cantabrian area. The inscription clarifies the purpose of the quaking stones: they were a gift to the Council of Santiurde de Reinosa (Cantabria) from Juan de las Cuevas Ceballos, a native of this town and resident of El Puerto de Santa María de Cádiz, who also proved his nobility in 1733 before the Court of the Hijosdalgo of the Royal Chancery of Valladolid. These are therefore two pieces made for civil use, a detail that increases their importance due to the scarcity of this type of work.

· Size: 15x11x6.5 cms.
ANTIQUES
MISCELLANEOUS;SILVER WORKS

Ref.: Z5831
WALNUT THREE KEYS CHEST WITH WROUGHT IRONWORK, CASTILLE (SPAIN), 17TH ...

“Town Hall” chest made of walnut wood and wrought iron fittings. Castile, 17th century. Rectangular chest with a flat lid on four spherical legs and prominent moulding at the bottom, reinforced with corner pieces and featuring two handles with a central disc on the sides and, on its front, three bolts with a decorated lock shield and highlighted on a fabric background, with their respective keys. These have a decorated stem and a ring with openwork circular elements. This type of chest is called “Town Hall” or “Council” because of its three locks, each of which closes with its respective key. These pieces of furniture were used in any type of organisation, religious or civil, to store valuable objects, documents or money and each of the keys was given to a person in charge, it being essential that all three were together to open the piece of furniture, avoiding any possible temptation. They were a very common element in councils or town halls of towns and other villages, hence their name. Stylistically, it is situated within the Baroque period due to the strength of the lower moulding and the movement provided by the legs and the shapes of the different fittings. This typology was already used in the Gothic period and, given its success, would continue to be something common in the workshops of cabinetmakers and carpenters for many centuries. Sometimes they were made of iron, and, in very few cases, three keys were used to close a silver chest (the one containing the body of San Isidro, Madrid). In many places, such as La Rioja, it was used as a municipal archive, following laws inherited from a pragmatic of June 9, 1500 with which the Catholic Monarchs obliged the Councils of their territories to build town halls, prisons and to have a chest of privileges and deeds. Despite having been so abundant in their time, not many examples have reached us because they have fallen into disuse and been replaced. Compare with that of the Council of Villafranca de la Marisma (Los Palacios y Villafranca, Seville), that of Valdipiélago (León), that of Matapozuelos (Valladolid), that of the Cabildo of Buenos Aires in Argentina (18th century, following previous models), etc.

· Size: 152x67,5x76 cms.
ANTIQUES
FURNITURE

Ref.: Z3404
WOODEN BED WITH GILT BRONZE.

Bed with bronze applications At the foot of the bed there is a series of bronze applications made from plant scrolls, garlands and egg mouldings. The headboard is topped with a basket of flowers flanked by two putti. The four posts are topped with vases of flowers. All these elements are of classical inspiration, and contrast with the movement of the profiles of the footboard and the headboard. This combination is characteristic of 19th century furniture, and, due to its success, was maintained later.

· Size: 212x225x215 cms.
DECORATION
FURNITURE;CLASSIC

Ref.: E458
WALNUT AND MARBLE TOP CHEST OF DRAWERS. 19TH CENTURY.

Chest of drawers in walnut wood with marble top. 19th century. Rectangular chest of drawers on four legs with chamfered corners divided into two registers by a fine moulding: the upper one has a drawer highlighted by mouldings and the lower one has three others, all with two handles and a key lock. The lines of the piece of furniture are reminiscent of the English “chests of drawers”, chests of drawers that emerged around the 17th century and influenced some important European manufacturing centres. In the 19th century it was very common to choose styles and examples from the past to create works more in keeping with the times.

· Size: 56x125x94,5 cms.
DECORATIVE ANTIQUES
FURNITURE

Ref.: Z5816
WHITE MARBLE BIRDBATH.

Birdbath in carved veined white marble. The circular fountain in white marble and two bronze birds with a green patina. Objects similar to the present one were widely used in the main gardens, and are, above all, characteristic of the courtyards of Victorian England.

· Size: 30x30x10 cms.
DECORATION
MARBLE SCULPTURES

Ref.: V3011
MARBLE SCULPTURE. “PAIR TIGERS”.

Pair of carved marble sculptures. “Tiger”. Inspired by oriental models. The tigers are placed on a base that resembles earth thanks to sgraffito, and are shown roaring. The stripes on their bodies have been left in relief, like the hairs on their face; the whiskers and nose are not, but are simply engraved on the surface of the marble. Clear influences from Tibetan and Indian examples can be seen in the figure, which stands out for its magnificent combination of textures and the expressiveness of the animal.

· Size: 63x20x47 cms.
DECORATIVE ANTIQUES

Ref.: Z1128
WHITE MARBLE VASE. AFTER CLASSICAL MODELS.

Carved white marble cup. Inspired by classicist models. The cup, with a wide concave mouth, features a carved decoration based on architectural motifs of classical inspiration: raised ovals, bevelled rectangles and lines at the base of the work. This type of creation was widely used since the Renaissance in the main gardens of the time.

· Size: 52x52x52 cms.
DECORATION
MARBLE SCULPTURES

Ref.: Z1685
RUSTIC WOODK SIDE CABINET

Rustic sideboard in solid wood. Doors with iron lattice

· Size: 35x145x85 cms.
DECORATION
FURNITURE;RUSTIC

Ref.: AJ430
PORCELAIN VASE WITH TWO HANDPAINTED SCENES. AFTER MODELS FROM THE MANU...

Enameled porcelain vase with interior scene. Inspired by Sèvres models The interplay of tones between the enamel of the vase and the gold appliqués gives all the prominence to the two scenes on its fronts. These show two interiors of a house belonging to a wealthy bourgeois family in the manner in which these works were made at the beginning of the 19th century. The classicist elements that decorate the work relate it to works of the same century from the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres (France).

· Size: 30x25x79 cms.
DECORATION
PORCELAIN

Ref.: S2552
PORCELAIN VASE WITH HANDPAINTED PASTORAL SCENE. AFTER MODELS FROM THE ...

Glazed porcelain vase with hand-painted pastoral scene. Inspired by models from the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres The lines of the work and its decorative elements are inspired by classical antiquity: the pineapple on the lid, the crowning of the vase with ova, the vegetal scrolls on the pedestal, the four female masks decorating the handles, etc. All of this, in addition to its characteristic blue colour and the idealised pastoral scene on the front, clearly show the relationship with Neoclassical models from the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres (France).

· Size: 33x25x81 cms.
DECORATION
PORCELAIN

Ref.: S2560
MARBLE FOUNTAIN WITH BASIN.

Washbasin with basin in carved marble. A circular mirror presides over the front of the basin, flanked by two palm branches and placed above three cherub heads. The central one opens its mouth to let the water from the fountain through. At the waist, two horns of plenty flank a garland of flowers and fruit. The ensemble rests on two sphinxes very similar to those used in France in examples of Empire style. The work shows strong influences from the art of the early 19th century.

· Size: 122x70x170 cms.
DECORATION
MARBLE SCULPTURES

Ref.: M0006
MARBLE THRONE UPHELD BY SPHINXES.

Red marble throne carved with two sphinxes. Two mythological figures with a lion's body and a female bust decorate the arms of the throne. Above each sphinx, a scroll visually links the lower area with the backrest, decorated with small rock formations and a central mirror with plant elements. The seat displays a frieze of ovas. The work refers to ancient examples such as the throne of the priest of Bacchus at the Getty Museum, for example.

· Size: 100x76x124 cms.
DECORATION
MARBLE SCULPTURES

Ref.: M0009
VOLTAIRE ARMCHAIR IN “PALO SANTO” (HOLY WOOD).

“Voltaire” armchair in rosewood. The Voltaire armchair is a particular type of armchair with arms, a low seat and a high back that became particularly popular during the reign of Louis-Philippe I of France (1773–1850; monarch from 1830 to 1848). The name probably derives from its association with the French writer François-Marie Arouet (1694–1778), better known by his pseudonym, Voltaire. The piece of furniture features two rollers on its front legs, simple carved decoration and tapestry-like upholstery on the arms, back and seat.

· Size: 68x74x106 cms.
DECORATIVE ANTIQUES
FURNITURE

Ref.: Z6481
PORCELAIN JAR. AFTER MODELS FROM THE MANUFACTURE NATIONALE DE SÈVRES A...

Enameled porcelain jug. Inspired by Sèvres and Art Nouveau models. The jug, with a high profile and curved spout, is decorated with alternating bands of turquoise green with flowers and white with lines and stems. The handle has been worked into the shape of a flower, with a curved stem. It is this prominence that The curved line and nature are what link the piece to Art Nouveau models from around 1900, while the decoration relates it to French porcelain centres such as Sèvres.

· Size: 16x11,5x30 cms.
DECORATION
PORCELAIN

Ref.: S2486
”LE HARLE”. COLOUR ENGRAVING, FRAMED. WOOD, PAPER, ETC. 19th CENTURY.

“Le Harle”. Framed colour engraving. Wood, paper, etc. 19th century. Coloured engraving of a bird perched on a coastal background with a fortification in the background, inspired by common works from the 18th century, usually made with the intention of illustrating a scientific book but also devoting the attention that a work of art deserves. The French name “harle” refers to a group of species from the Anatidae family.

· Size: 32x42 cms.
DECORATIVE ANTIQUES
PAINTINGS

Ref.: Z4764A
”ANAS AMERICANA”. COLOUR ENGRAVING, FRAMED. WOOD, PAPER, ETC. 20TH CEN...

“Anas Americana”. Framed colour engraving. Wood, paper, etc. 20th century. The American Wigeon (formerly known as Anas Americana, later renamed Mareca Americana) is an anseriform bird native to North America. The engraving is inspired by common works from the 18th century, usually made with the intention of illustrating a scientific book but also devoting the attention that a work of art deserves.
DECORATIVE ANTIQUES
PAINTINGS

Ref.: Z4764B
”AYTHYA FERINA” (COMMON POCHARD). COLOUR ENGRAVING, FRAMED. WOOD, PAPE...

“Aythya Ferina” (European Pochard). Framed colour engraving. Wood, paper, etc. 20th century. The European pochard, also known as the common pochard, is an anseriform bird of the Anatidae family that lives in Eurasia and Africa. The engraving is inspired by common works from the 18th century, usually made with the intention of illustrating a scientific book but also devoting the attention that a work of art deserves.
DECORATIVE ANTIQUES
PAINTINGS

Ref.: Z4764C
”LE CANNARD FEMELLE OU LA CANE” (FEMALE DUCK). COLOUR ENGRAVING, FRAME...

“Le Cannard Femelle ou La Cane” (Pata). Framed color engraving. Wood, paper, etc. 20th century. Entitled “The Female Duck” (“cane” is the French name for the female duck), this engraving is inspired by common works from the 18th century, usually made with the intention of illustrating a scientific book but also devoting the attention that deserves a work of art (note the details, the background, etc.).

· Size: 32,5x5x42 cms.
DECORATIVE ANTIQUES
PAINTINGS

Ref.: Z4764D
”LE DINDON” (MALE TURKEY). COLOUR ENGRAVING, FRAMED. WOOD, PAPER, ETC....

“Le Dindon” (The male turkey). Framed colour engraving. Wood, paper, etc. 20th century. In French, the male turkey is known as “dindon”, but note that another bird appears a little further in the background. This engraving is inspired by common works from the 18th century, usually made with the intention of illustrating a scientific book but also devoting the attention that a work of art deserves (note the details, the background, etc.).

· Size: 32.5x3x42 cms.
DECORATIVE ANTIQUES
PAINTINGS

Ref.: Z4764F
BRONZE AND GLASS CHANDELIER.

Ceiling lamp in bronze and glass. It has three levels of lights: the upper one, with the bulbs hidden in white glass ovals decorated with leaves and blades; the lower one, with the lights connected in pairs and placed in arms with plant motifs; and another, interior, hidden in the bronze body and covered by glass ovals decorated with stars, leaving the lower part open. Throughout the body of the lamp there are plant and architectural elements, scallops and spiral and smooth rods. Antique bronze finish inspired by French models from the early 20th century.

· Size: Altura 185 cms.
DECORATION
FURNITURE;CLASSIC

Ref.: E518
FLOWERPOT ON PEDESTAL. PORCELAIN.

Planter on a pedestal. Porcelain. The flowerpot, with a circular section, has a wavy edge outlined in gold and a garland and a scene painted on each side: both are idealised bucolic landscapes in which a series of characters inspired by classicism appear. The pedestal, with a circular section, resembles a smooth-shafted column flanked above and below by capitals and placed on feline legs, and on its front there is a pictorial decoration of the same type as those already mentioned. The work was inspired by models of 19th-century Neoclassicism.

· Size: 29x29x110 cms.
DECORATION
PORCELAIN

Ref.: S3096
BRONZE, “HORSE”.

Bronze sculpture, “Horse in a prancing horse”. Lost wax casting. On a rectangular base resembling the earth stands the figure of a horse, with both hands raised and only partially harnessed with a bridle. This type of sculpture was very common in the 19th century, especially in England, and it is these models that are taken as inspiration for this work.

· Size: 44x21x54 cms.
DECORATION
BRONZE SCULPTURES

Ref.: V4080
TABLE LAMP WITH LADY WITH SUNSHADE.

Table lamp with lady with parasol. A sculpture of a lady with an open parasol stands on a round base. Behind her stands a stick with leaves that ends in a large white translucent glass flower, which hides the light bulb and stands out from the rest of the work.

· Size: 14x14x63 cms.
DECORATION
AUXILIARY LIGHTING

Ref.: L5
TABLE BASE WITH FOUR LIONS. BASED IN MODELS FROM ROMAN TRAPEZOPHOROS.

Bronze table base with four lions. Based on models derived from Roman trapezophoros (Pompeii, etc.). The four lion heads are placed back to back, resting on a powerful feline paw, the transition between them decorated with scrolls and plant elements. The artist based this work on finds from Ancient Rome, known from having seen them in museums (Metropolitan Museum, 13.115.1) or from references in books specialising in classical art (such as A Handbook of Ornament by Franz Sales Meyer).

· Size: 85x85x77 cms.
DECORATION
BRONZE SCULPTURES

Ref.: V4077

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