Auktion 114, Tag 1 | Drouot.com

Lot 1 - Memento Mori 19th century, carved wood, chalk-ground, coloured and gilded, miniature console with sculpted skull, small missing part, h 15 cm.

Estim. 280 - 420 EUR

Lot 2 - Memento Mori 19th century, marked S. Felicidez, stepped gilt-bronze round base with mounted, fragmentary skull, surmounted by a velvet headdress with embroidered Christ monogram, decorated with gold braid and pearls, lacking preservation, h 25 cm.

Estim. 1 600 - 2 400 EUR

Lot 3 - Memorial plaque dated 1834, softwood panel painted in colour, with the inscription "Herr gib allen Abgestorbenen Christen Gläubigen Seelen die ewige Ruhe" above a vanitas motif of a pyramid of stacked human skulls, traces of age, minor superficial loss of substance, dimensions 45 x 60 cm.

Estim. 480 - 720 EUR

Lot 4 - Leg carving Memento Mori 20th century, elaborately carved leg, partly engraved and blackened, sculpturally carved skull with a snake coiled around it with its mouth wide open, mounted on a glass base, slight signs of age, h approx. 7 cm.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 5 - A collection of figural carvings 20th century, one indistinctly signed, hardwood carved, partly engraved and blackened, two memento mori, each depicting a skull crowned by snakes and rats, with filigree netsuke, also with sculptural rat motif on gourd, minimal signs of age, h max. 6.5 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 6 - Memento Mori 20th century, deciduous wood, elaborately carved, fully sculpted depiction of a man's head, in the prime of life on the front, but only as a skull on the reverse, mounted on a faceted glass base, h 12 cm overall.

Estim. 100 - 150 EUR

Lot 7 - Memento Mori 1st half 20th century, unmarked brush mark in red and underglaze blue brush number 505, very white, translucent bone china, three-dimensional skull without lower jaw, glaze slightly craquelled, h 12 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 8 - Memento Mori 1st half 20th century, unmarked, porcelain with overglaze painting, sculptural skull on an open-worked pedestal, the skull calotte with further small circular openings next to a central brass insert for holding an object (pen or pine chip), probably a former smoke consuming device (without electrics), tiny paint abrasion on the base, h 11.5 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 9 - Figurative table decoration 20th century, biscuit porcelain, one marked Made in Japan, coloured, three plastically worked skulls as candlesticks and pen holders, tiny chips, l max. 9 cm.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 10 - Unusual lidded box Early 20th century, hardwood, carved in several parts and painted in colour, body designed in the shape of a skull entwined by a snake, missing purchase, otherwise only slight signs of age, h approx. 12 cm.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 11 - Memento Mori bronze 20th century, brown patinated bronze and stucco, signed Mamito, human skull as vanitas symbol, patina partially rubbed, l 24 cm.

Estim. 240 - 360 EUR

Lot 12 - Anatomical model of indeterminate age, fragment of a child's skull, which was divided in the centre and inscribed by hand, as a medical illustrative model, fragmentary condition, l approx. 16 cm.

Estim. 390 - 585 EUR

Lot 13 - Memento Mori 20th century, carved horn, sculpted skull with a dragon coiled around it with its mouth wide open, on a coloured base, h 15 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 14 - Occult carving 20th century, hardwood carved, dark painted and horn also elaborately worked, crucifix entwined with ivy, adorned with several skulls and a Satan's head in the centre, an exposed human skeleton can be found in the area of the predella, good condition, h 34 cm.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 15 - Memento Mori 19th century, carved staghorn, Janus head, presumably depicting Loki, the god of fire in Norse mythology, on a turned, dark-coloured hardwood base, signs of age, h 15 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 16 - Two horn carvings Memento Mori unmarked, probably carved from stag horn, Janus head showing a bearded man on one side and his mortal remains on the other, with a little death as a standing figure, entwined with a lizard, slight signs of age, h 4 and 8.5 cm.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 17 - Two figurative carvings 20th century, carved staghorn, fully sculpted busts of the famous US presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, mounted on turned stained wooden bases, h approx. 13 cm each.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 18 - Erotica corkscrew Early 20th century, carved horn, double phallus-shaped handle, iron mount, signs of age, h 10 cm.

Estim. 20 - 30 EUR

Lot 19 - Rococo fan circa 1780, unsigned, ornamentally printed paper covering, centrally placed coloured copper engraving medallion with shepherd idyll, framed by cornucopias, garlands and other cartouches, frame of carved, partly coloured leg, lacking in preservation, dimensions approx. 24 x 45 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 20 - Portrait of Mary Folk art, 19th century, bone plate with pointed arch finial and rosette, engraved and blackened depiction, central motif "The Immaculate Heart of Mary" flanked by two fable-like figures, partly ornamentally painted, dry cracked, signs of age, dimensions 24 x 14 cm.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 21 - Maré, Miniature Portrait of a Girl Full-length portrait of a little girl sitting on a cushion in a pink dress with bonnet, holding a rose in her hand, fine miniature painting, mixed media on panel, 1st half 20th century, signed "Maré" lower right, framed behind curved glass, folded dimensions approx. 14 x 10 cm.

Estim. 20 - 30 EUR

Lot 22 - Fine Italian mirror micromosaic Mid 20th century, solid fruitwood with stand on the back and inserted faceted mirror, micromosaic inlaid in the wood on the front with flower garlands in relief made of small coloured glass stones, varnish of the wood partly rubbed, minimally incomplete, otherwise good original condition, h 41.5 cm.

Estim. 280 - 420 EUR

Lot 23 - Micromosaic wall mirror Italy, late 19th century, solid hardwood, rectangular model with flared spandrels and oval mirror cut-out, with inset faceted original glass, richly decorated with inlays of miniature glass segments depicting various flower bouquets over a monochrome background, minor losses to the rim, otherwise normal signs of age and wear, dimensions 30 x 21 cm.

Estim. 390 - 585 EUR

Lot 24 - Miniature portrait Early 20th century, monogrammed, on the reverse with unverified attribution Catherine the Great, gouache on panel, bust of a regent in an ermine coat against a monochrome background, slightly wavy painted ground, mounted as a tondo behind glass in a stippled brass frame, D 8.5 cm.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 25 - Miniature in an Empire frame circa 1900, indistinctly signed I. Bause, gouache on panel, fine rococo maiden in a deeply decorated dress with feathered hat, against a light blue background, framed behind glass in an oval, the surrounding wooden frame elaborately decorated with gilded brass ornamental parts in an architectural look and crowned with a ribbon, with stand on the reverse, dimensions 14 x 21 cm.

Estim. 100 - 150 EUR

Lot 26 - Convolute of miniature portraits 19th/20th century, eight pieces, partly signed, gouache on panel, half-length portraits of a Biedermeier couple, two fine gentlemen of the same era and four depictions of young ladies of the Baroque and Rococo periods respectively, all framed behind glass, varying dimensions and condition, dimensions max. 16 x 11 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 27 - Miniature painting Biedermeier circa 1830, unsigned, gouache on panel, painted antique-style scene with a lightly clothed nymph holding a mascaron, set in a delicate silver frame, the frame decorated with leg elements, with eyelet, signs of age, slightest loss of substance, behind glass, dimensions 6.5 x 5.5 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 28 - Pair of wax pictures 1st half 19th century, cast wax, painted in colour, portrait pendants of a middle-aged couple in profile, against a monochrome background, the gentleman in frock coat with high-collared shirt collar, the wife with bonnet and shawl, each set behind glass in a narrow brass frame, some old repairs, traces of age, h approx. 14 cm each.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 29 - Unusual picture frame 18th century, carved wood, stuccoed, coloured and gold-bronzed, model designed in the form of a hand mirror with floral foliage in relief, oval picture section with fragment of a historical miniature, some old repairs, signs of age, h 31 cm.

Estim. 140 EUR

Lot 30 - Soapstone chess set 20th century, unmarked, carved from soapstone, stylised figurative depictions based on African motifs, complete, very slightly bumped, h König 9 cm.

Estim. 20 - 30 EUR

Lot 31 - Chess set Erzgebirge Mid 20th century, carved hardwood, partly painted brown, stylised game pieces, good condition, complete, h König 8 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 32 - Carved chess set Mid 20th century, carved wood, coloured, partly gold and silver bronzed, slightly abstracted figurative game pieces, complete, in original box, with paper playing surface, slight signs of age, h König 7.5 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 33 - Patriotic chess set Early 20th century, cast metal, square board, supported by four rising stallions with a wide frame, decorated with volutes and ornamental reliefs, the playing fields made of cream or sand-coloured onyx, the sculpturally designed playing pieces in the form of two opposing royal houses, also made of cast metal and bronzed in silver or gold, complete set of figures, h king 11.5 cm.

Estim. 240 - 360 EUR

Lot 34 - A collection of porcelain pipes Mostly 19th century, ten pieces, porcelain pipe bowls with polychrome overglaze painting and partial gold decoration, several marked, including patriotic models and several with hunting motifs, with a few hardwood rods, varying dimensions and condition, l max. 54 cm.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 35 - Figurative pipe bowl around 1900, carved in meerschaum, decorated with a sculpted goblin at work in the mountains, silver mount, in original leather case, signs of age and wear, l 7 cm.

Estim. 20 - 30 EUR

Lot 36 - Patriotic pipe bowl 19th century, carved in meerschaum, moulded pipe bowl with relief depiction of Napoleon I in uniform as a standing figure, holding a thunderbolt with his raised right hand, silver-plated metal mountings, slight signs of age, h 16 cm.

Estim. 240 - 360 EUR

Lot 37 - Ivory walking stick Early 19th century, ivory handle, in the shape of a young man's head, small brass ring, shot probably of malacca cane, moulded socket, also of ivory, for the hand strap, horn ferrule, minimal signs of age, Cites papers present, h 100 cm. PLEASE NOTE: SHIPPING IS ONLY WITHIN THE EU - SHIPPING TO THE EU MEMBER COUNTRIES ONLY!

Estim. 330 - 495 EUR

Lot 38 - Figural walking stick 1920s, high ball-shaped pommel of galalith, decorated with chinoiseries, with two figural depictions, precious wood weft, horn ferrule, cracked by drying, h 93 cm.

Estim. 280 - 420 EUR

Lot 39 - Walking stick horn 20th century, figural, bevelled handle made of stag horn, in the shape of a couple making love, crowning a gilded, miniature basket, blackened shot, gilded ferrule, h 100 cm.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 40 - Walking stick horn 20th century, figural stag horn handle in the shape of a nature spirit, crowning a gilded, miniature bronze urn, blackened shot, gilded ferrule, h 109 cm.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 41 - Walking stick horn 20th century, figural stag horn handle in the shape of the Grim Reaper, crowning a gilded, miniature bronze urn, blackened shot, gilded ferrule, h 107 cm.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 42 - Walking stick horn Early 20th century, horn carved, partly engraved and blackened, slender handle in naturalistic moulding with three plastically carved rodents, metal cuff, ebony weft, horn ferrule, traces of age, drying cracked, h 91 cm.

Estim. 280 - 420 EUR

Lot 43 - Silver walking stick circa 1900, unmarked, silver tested, faceted relief mount with scrollwork and acanthus leaf motif, malacca cane weft, nickel ferrule, somewhat dented, signs of wear, h 85 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 44 - Three silver canes circa 1900, all marked 800, curved handles with floral and ornamental relief decoration, one with engraved owner's monogram JP, all with hardwood weft, rubber or nickel ferrule, one without, signs of age and use, max. length 92 cm.

Estim. 100 - 150 EUR

Lot 45 - Art Nouveau walking stick circa 1910, unmarked, bevelled silver-plated metal handle with iris decoration in relief and illegible cartouche, snakewood weft, rubber-reinforced iron ferrule, signs of age, h 85 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 46 - Geologist's cane 20th century, walking aid designed as a Steigerhäckel, the handle made of brass, hardwood weft, slight signs of age and wear, h 92 cm

Estim. 20 - 30 EUR

Lot 47 - Walking stick circa 1920, unmarked, metal knob in relief with spiral decoration, dark tropical wood weft, missing ferrule, signs of age and wear, h 90 cm.

Estim. 20 - 30 EUR

Lot 48 - Lidded serpentine box 19th century, made of dark brown, slightly veined Zöblitz garnet serpentine with plain cylindrical wall and applied flat lid with faceted knob, lid rim with chip, otherwise good original condition, h 13 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 49 - Serpentine screw-top jar 19th century, lidded jar turned from dark green Zöblitz garnet serpentine with moulded walls and screw thread, plain domed lid with bow handle and attached pewter eyelet, very good original condition, h 12 cm.

Estim. 480 - 720 EUR

Lot 50 - Figural bowl 1930s, shallow, slightly moulded bowl of yellowish marble, applied bevelled bird of solid bronze in polychrome cold painting, good condition with slight signs of age, l 30 cm.

Estim. 240 - 360 EUR

Lot 51 - Fine thimble probably 18th century, horn carved and ornamentally engraved, red gold mounts, conically rising wall with diamond decoration and decorative rivets, h 1.9 cm.

Estim. 100 - 150 EUR

Lot 52 - Small frog collection 20th century, 14 different sized models of various materials, including porcelain, ceramic, semi-precious stone, glass, etc., porcelain marked Wagner & Apel Lippelsdorf or Hutschenreuther, varying dimensions and condition, l max. 20 cm.

Estim. 100 - 150 EUR

Lot 53 - Figurative amber carving 20th century, fully sculpted toad made of honey-yellow segment with milky inclusions, good condition, l 6.5 cm.

Estim. 150 - 225 EUR

Lot 54 - Small frog collection 20th century, unmarked, five different sized models of frogs and toads made of bronze or cast iron, patinated, signs of age, l max. 14 cm.

Estim. 50 - 75 EUR

Lot 55 - Stone carving 20th century, sculptured toad made of finely veined amethyst on a flat plinth, good condition, l 15 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 56 - Stone carving 20th century, sculptured toad made of finely veined agate, with small natural flaws, l 18 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 57 - Achat box England, 19th century, unmarked, multi-faceted, stepped body, silver mounting, cracked lid, signs of age, dimensions 3.5 x 7 x 3 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 58 - Convolute of antique artefacts of indeterminate age, five pieces, terracotta, historical excavation pieces, consisting of two bowls and three handle vessels, fragmentary condition, l max. 14 cm. Provenance: From the M. Wollmann Mühlbruch-Haßlich collection.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

Lot 59 - A collection of bocce balls 19th century, turned hardwood, painted in various colours, in varying sizes, some with drying cracks, signs of age and wear, max. diameter 12 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 60 - Three bocce balls probably 19th century, turned hardwood, dark coloured, in varying sizes, minimal drying cracks, signs of age and wear, max. diameter 20 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 61 - Three fruit goblets "Frugal" numbered, natural fruit stands mounted as decorative objects on turned, multi-part baluster bases painted in colour, h max. 42 cm.

Estim. 300 - 450 EUR

Lot 62 - Object stand England, early 20th century, marked Elkington & Co. and numbered 32510, silver-plated brass model with curved, stepped stand in baroque form, profiled height-adjustable cantilever, the object holder can be tilted variably by means of a wheel screw, signs of age and corrosion, h max. 65 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 63 - Rare oil lamp in the style of Severo Calzetta, probably Italy, 18th/19th century, dark green patinated bronze, cast and mounted in several parts, on three trestle legs with attached horned mascarons, baluster shaft with acanthus leaves, three-passed oil bowl also with three mascarons, screw-on opening at the top centre, one leg crushed, somewhat greenish, otherwise in good condition for its age, h 25 cm.

Estim. 600 - 900 EUR

Lot 64 - Fine perfume bottle probably Russia, 19th century, unstamped, tested, colourless cut glass, the silver mounting gilt and enamelled, fine ornamental engraving, hinged hinged lid, glass stopper, this somewhat chipped, h 11.5 cm.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 65 - Silver-mounted bottle in niello technique probably Russia, 19th century, the original stopper hallmarked with a sword?, colourless glass with peeling and notch cutting, the silver mount finely engraved and blackened, hinged hinged lid, the stopper made of cork, signs of use and age, h 11 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 66 - Figurative match holder Hanau Mid 19th century, probably made by Zimmermann Hanau, unsigned, iron patinated, dwarf woman as cook, formerly hinged opening at the back of the head (closed), standing on a domed plinth with rubbing surface, in good condition for its age, h 10.2 cm.

Estim. 240 - 360 EUR

Lot 67 - Two pieces of Berlin iron circa 1800, one with indistinct mark F.L vorm ..., blackened cast iron, shallow rectangular bowl with surrounding relief decoration, the centre with a handle consisting of two dolphins, with a foot bowl on a square stone base in classical style with vine leaf decoration, slight signs of age, h max. 17.5 cm.

Estim. 240 - 360 EUR

Lot 68 - Large mortar dated 1630, solid bronze, brownish patina, slightly fluted round foot, conical body with surrounding lancet leaf decoration, multi-row mouldings, front and back with central mascaron flanked by garlands, two side handles in the shape of women's heads, with matching pestle, surface with partly stronger traces of age, conserved, total height 37 cm.

Estim. 240 - 360 EUR

Lot 69 - Historic mortar probably 16th century, cast bronze, dark patina, conical rising wall with five wing-like, circumferential handles, wrought iron pestle, strong signs of age and use, h approx. 22 cm overall.

Estim. 240 - 360 EUR

Lot 70 - Kettle with stand 18th century, wrought iron, slender curved shaft on three scrolled feet, with suspended kettle in ornamental decoration, signs of age, h 127 cm.

Estim. 150 - 225 EUR

Lot 71 - Four copper moulds 19th/20th century, embossed sheet copper, tinned inside, two pastry moulds as fish and with flower relief respectively, and two bundt cake moulds, all with suspension, some with strong signs of age and use, l max. 33 cm.

Estim. 300 - 450 EUR

Lot 72 - Four copper moulds 19th/20th century, chased sheet copper and tinned inside, fish-shaped pie moulds, each with hanging loop, signs of age and wear, l max. 31 cm.

Estim. 260 - 390 EUR

Lot 73 - Safe lock as a masterpiece of a locksmith, mid 20th century, with three tumblers, functional, with key, in presentation box, dimensions 18 x 3 x 11 cm.

Estim. 50 - 75 EUR

Lot 74 - Ball Donation Vienna dated 1911, designed by Remigius Geyling, executed by Wilhelm Melzer, silver and gold-plated sheet brass, commemorating the ball of the city of Vienna, in memory of the completion of the second Kaiser Franz Josef aqueduct, inserted booklet with photographs of the history of the aqueduct and the course of the dances, signs of age, l 10.8 cm.

Estim. 350 - 525 EUR

Lot 75 - Large lacquered tray circa 1800, unmarked, probably manufactured by Stobwasser Berlin/Braunschweig, red lacquered oval model of white metal, with flat rim and attached curved brass handles, signs of age, old retouch, in need of restoration, l 69 cm.

Estim. 20 - 30 EUR

Lot 76 - Travelling Icon Russia, late 19th century, marked in Church Slavonic, burnished brass, crucifix in relief with a central crucifixion scene, framed by several small-format depictions of the life of the Virgin Mary and Christ, crowned by a circle of angels, signs of age, h 26 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 77 - Icon of St George the Dragon Slayer 19th cent, inscribed in Church Slavonic, tempera on a double-blocked hardwood panel, one reverse ponki missing, elaborately chased brass oklad, depicting St George on horseback, killing the dragon with his lance, behind him a seated boy, whom he freed from the captivity of a Bulgarian nobleman and brought back to his parents according to the miracle on the young Paphlagonian, traces of age, somewhat in need of restoration, dimensions 26 x 31 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 78 - Icon of Our Lady of Pokrov Russia, 18th/19th century, Tempera over chalk ground on a double-blocked hardwood panel, indicated Kovcheg, the upper panel depicting Mary's protection and intercession, with a scene of Mary on a cloud base, carrying her veil in her hand, surrounded by numerous angels and saints to the left and right, the lower panel depicting Andrew surrounded by believers, pointing to Mary and turning to Epiphanius, fragmentary condition, dimensions 30 x 23 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 79 - Icon of Our Lady of Smolensk Russia, 19th cent, titled in Church Slavonic, tempera on a simple hardwood panel, the reverse ponked, elaborately ornamentally punched and minimally gold-bronzed, depiction of Mary in the Hodegetria type, pointing with one hand to the boy on her arm, the latter facing the viewer frontally with his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing, old retouching, in need of restoration, dimensions 27 x 22 cm.

Estim. 20 - 30 EUR

Lot 80 - Icon probably 18th century, tempera on canvas, mounted on wooden panel, Kowtscheg, brass mount, depiction of the Virgin Mary with Adorants, flanked by God the Father and angelic figures, loss of substance, in need of restoration, dimensions 30 x 22 cm.

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 81 - Two icons 19th century, tempera on coniferous and deciduous wood, one panel subsequently blocked, partly gilded, depicting two saints as half-length and standing figures respectively, severe conservation defects, in need of restoration, dimensions 35 x 22 and 28 x 21 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 82 - Convent work Late 19th century, elaborate display case made of softwood, lavishly decorated with gold and silver braid, central plaque made of wax, embossed tinplate, additionally inlaid with handwritten ribbons and decorations made of faceted glass cabochons, set in a plain, partly gilded moulding, signs of age, dimensions 45 x 44 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 83 - Convolute of monastery works Late 19th century, four elaborate showcases of softwood, lavishly decorated with gold and silver braid, plaques of stucco, wax and embossed tinplate, additionally inlaid with handwritten ribbons and decorations of faceted glass cabochons and seed pearls, one glazing missing, otherwise normal signs of age, l max. 28 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 84 - Small triptych 19th century, neo-Gothic style metal case, marked GST on the back, hinged relief front, inset hand-painted porcelain medallions showing the enthroned Virgin Mary with the Christ Child in the centre, flanked by depictions of the saints Anne and Joseph, attached eyelet with short link chain, signs of age, h 10.5 cm.

Estim. 240 - 360 EUR

Lot 85 - A devotional picture 19th century, carved wood, stuccoed, chalk-grounded, coloured and gold-bronzed, medallion with the head of Christ in front of a monochrome background, framed by volutes and crowned by a shell motif, conservation defects, in need of restoration, dimensions 56 x 41 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 86 - Baroque carving 18th century, hardwood, carved, chalk-ground, partly stuccoed, coloured and gold-bronzed, sculpted angel's head, framed by magnificent volutes, feathers and acanthus leaf motifs, loss of substance, old repairs, h approx. 32 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 87 - Baroque mascaron probably Italy, 18th century, poplar wood, carved and partially gilded, male grotesque, decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, loss of substance, worm-eaten, h 32 cm.

Estim. 240 - 360 EUR

Lot 88 - Carved wall sconce Early 20th century, carved wood, chalk-ground and richly bronzed in gold and silver, sculpted applique in the shape of a shell with two s-shaped curved sconce arms, each supporting a lamp socket, old repairs, in need of restoration, dimensions 35 x 40 cm.

Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

Lot 89 - Putto Baroque 18th century, deciduous wood carved and painted in dark colours, a cherub in flight surrounded by a delicate lobe, the wings and the attributes of the hands missing, signs of age, drying cracks, l 73 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 90 - Carved figure of a saint 17th century, Carved wood, chalk-grounded, painted in colour and partly bronzed in silver, depicting the Czech national saint King Wenceslas (or Wenceslaus) of Bohemia as a sculpted half-length figure, St. Wenceslas was a prince from the Přemyslid dynasty, many legends describe him as an educated, courageous and pious ruler, who fought for a firm place for the Czechs in Christian Europe, in 935 he was murdered by his brother Boleslav, but after his death he is said to have performed many miracles and to have protected the Czechs from his heavenly throne for all eternity, attribute missing, loss of substance, lack of preservation, h 68 cm.

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 EUR

Lot 91 - Crib figure probably 18th century, carved wood, chalk-grounded, polychrome painted and gold-bronzed, fully sculpted depiction of one of the three holy kings with turban and ermine cloak, holding two attributes in his hands, traces of age, somewhat rest.bed., h 33 cm

Estim. 200 EUR

Lot 92 - Carved figure of a saint 19th century, hardwood, carved, chalk-grounded and painted, a bearded saint in a simple robe standing on a flat plinth with one foot slightly raised, with Holy Scripture in his left hand, the attribute of the right hand unfortunately lost, strong traces of age, loss of substance, in need of restoration, h 41 cm.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 93 - Carved sculpture of the Virgin Mary 18th century, unmarked, carved wood, chalk-ground, painted in colour and richly gilded, fully sculpted standing figure on a stepped flower-shaped base, the plinth made of half-sculpted angel heads, the Virgin Mary with her hands raised reverently to her chest, her gaze lowered in contemplation, lack of preservation, loss of substance, in need of restoration, h 78 cm.

Estim. 300 - 450 EUR

Lot 94 - Baroque candlestick angel 18th century, carved wood, chalk-ground and partly stuccoed, painted in colour and gilt or silver-plated, base decorated with volutes with a sculptured cherub as a standing figure, holding a torch in his right arm, which in turn carries the corresponding spout, traces of age, minor loss of substance, h 51 cm

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Lot 95 - Carved depiction of a saint 19th century, carved hardwood, chalk-ground, painted in colour and bronzed in gold, depicting a standing full-length figure of the Christ Child in a long robe, his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing, holding the orb in his left, with an implied aureole, some of which is loosely attached, signs of age, h 53 cm

Estim. 180 - 270 EUR

Lot 96 - Two carved putti probably 18th century, carved wood, chalk-grounded, coloured and partially gold-bronzed, full-length figures of boys with golden curled hair, clothed only by a narrow veil, old repairs, in need of restoration, h approx. 36 cm each.

Estim. 150 - 225 EUR

Lot 97 - Four Baroque carved figures 18th century, hardwood, carved, chalk-ground, coloured and gilded, full-length figures of the four apostles with attributes depicted in a kneeling pose, not quite complete, loss of substance, in need of restoration, h max. 50 cm.

Estim. 800 - 1 200 EUR

Lot 98 - Black Madonna 19th century, carved wood, chalk-ground, painted in colour and partially bronzed in gold, full-length portrait of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child to her right, under a glass lintel with metal mount, signs of age, one foot missing, in need of restoration, total h 35 cm.

Estim. 240 - 360 EUR

Lot 99 - Baroque floating angel 18th century, carved wood, chalk-grounded, coloured and gilded, cherub in flight clothed only by a cloth, loss of substance, somewhat in need of restoration, h 48 cm.

Estim. 280 - 420 EUR

Lot 100 - Carved sculpture of a saint 18th century, Carved wood, chalk-grounded, painted in colour and partially gilded, fully sculpted standing figure on a flat round plinth, probably depicting Saint Urban of Langres, in liturgical vestments with mitre, staff and grapevine, it is reported that the Bishop of Langres and Autun hid from his pursuers behind a vine, that the Bishop of Langres and Autun hid from his persecutors behind a vine, he is therefore often depicted with a bunch of grapes or a whole vine in his hand, he is also considered the patron saint of winegrowers, lack of preservation, loss of substance, h approx. 92 cm.

Estim. 350 - 525 EUR

Auction 114, Day 1

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Lot 1 - Memento Mori 19th century, carved wood, chalk-ground, coloured and gilded, miniature console with sculpted skull, small missing part, h 15 cm.

Lot 2 - Memento Mori 19th century, marked S. Felicidez, stepped gilt-bronze round base with mounted, fragmentary skull, surmounted by a velvet headdress with embroidered Christ monogram, decorated with gold braid and pearls, lacking preservation, h 25 cm.

Lot 3 - Memorial plaque dated 1834, softwood panel painted in colour, with the inscription "Herr gib allen Abgestorbenen Christen Gläubigen Seelen die ewige Ruhe" above a vanitas motif of a pyramid of stacked human skulls, traces of age, minor superficial loss of substance, dimensions 45 x 60 cm.

Lot 4 - Leg carving Memento Mori 20th century, elaborately carved leg, partly engraved and blackened, sculpturally carved skull with a snake coiled around it with its mouth wide open, mounted on a glass base, slight signs of age, h approx. 7 cm.

Lot 5 - A collection of figural carvings 20th century, one indistinctly signed, hardwood carved, partly engraved and blackened, two memento mori, each depicting a skull crowned by snakes and rats, with filigree netsuke, also with sculptural rat motif on gourd, minimal signs of age, h max. 6.5 cm.

Lot 6 - Memento Mori 20th century, deciduous wood, elaborately carved, fully sculpted depiction of a man's head, in the prime of life on the front, but only as a skull on the reverse, mounted on a faceted glass base, h 12 cm overall.

Lot 7 - Memento Mori 1st half 20th century, unmarked brush mark in red and underglaze blue brush number 505, very white, translucent bone china, three-dimensional skull without lower jaw, glaze slightly craquelled, h 12 cm.

Lot 9 - Figurative table decoration 20th century, biscuit porcelain, one marked Made in Japan, coloured, three plastically worked skulls as candlesticks and pen holders, tiny chips, l max. 9 cm.

Lot 10 - Unusual lidded box Early 20th century, hardwood, carved in several parts and painted in colour, body designed in the shape of a skull entwined by a snake, missing purchase, otherwise only slight signs of age, h approx. 12 cm.

Lot 11 - Memento Mori bronze 20th century, brown patinated bronze and stucco, signed Mamito, human skull as vanitas symbol, patina partially rubbed, l 24 cm.

Lot 12 - Anatomical model of indeterminate age, fragment of a child's skull, which was divided in the centre and inscribed by hand, as a medical illustrative model, fragmentary condition, l approx. 16 cm.

Lot 13 - Memento Mori 20th century, carved horn, sculpted skull with a dragon coiled around it with its mouth wide open, on a coloured base, h 15 cm.

Lot 14 - Occult carving 20th century, hardwood carved, dark painted and horn also elaborately worked, crucifix entwined with ivy, adorned with several skulls and a Satan's head in the centre, an exposed human skeleton can be found in the area of the predella, good condition, h 34 cm.

Lot 15 - Memento Mori 19th century, carved staghorn, Janus head, presumably depicting Loki, the god of fire in Norse mythology, on a turned, dark-coloured hardwood base, signs of age, h 15 cm.

Lot 16 - Two horn carvings Memento Mori unmarked, probably carved from stag horn, Janus head showing a bearded man on one side and his mortal remains on the other, with a little death as a standing figure, entwined with a lizard, slight signs of age, h 4 and 8.5 cm.

Lot 17 - Two figurative carvings 20th century, carved staghorn, fully sculpted busts of the famous US presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, mounted on turned stained wooden bases, h approx. 13 cm each.

Lot 18 - Erotica corkscrew Early 20th century, carved horn, double phallus-shaped handle, iron mount, signs of age, h 10 cm.

Lot 20 - Portrait of Mary Folk art, 19th century, bone plate with pointed arch finial and rosette, engraved and blackened depiction, central motif "The Immaculate Heart of Mary" flanked by two fable-like figures, partly ornamentally painted, dry cracked, signs of age, dimensions 24 x 14 cm.

Lot 29 - Unusual picture frame 18th century, carved wood, stuccoed, coloured and gold-bronzed, model designed in the form of a hand mirror with floral foliage in relief, oval picture section with fragment of a historical miniature, some old repairs, signs of age, h 31 cm.

Lot 30 - Soapstone chess set 20th century, unmarked, carved from soapstone, stylised figurative depictions based on African motifs, complete, very slightly bumped, h König 9 cm.

Lot 31 - Chess set Erzgebirge Mid 20th century, carved hardwood, partly painted brown, stylised game pieces, good condition, complete, h König 8 cm.

Lot 32 - Carved chess set Mid 20th century, carved wood, coloured, partly gold and silver bronzed, slightly abstracted figurative game pieces, complete, in original box, with paper playing surface, slight signs of age, h König 7.5 cm.

Lot 35 - Figurative pipe bowl around 1900, carved in meerschaum, decorated with a sculpted goblin at work in the mountains, silver mount, in original leather case, signs of age and wear, l 7 cm.

Lot 36 - Patriotic pipe bowl 19th century, carved in meerschaum, moulded pipe bowl with relief depiction of Napoleon I in uniform as a standing figure, holding a thunderbolt with his raised right hand, silver-plated metal mountings, slight signs of age, h 16 cm.

Lot 38 - Figural walking stick 1920s, high ball-shaped pommel of galalith, decorated with chinoiseries, with two figural depictions, precious wood weft, horn ferrule, cracked by drying, h 93 cm.

Lot 39 - Walking stick horn 20th century, figural, bevelled handle made of stag horn, in the shape of a couple making love, crowning a gilded, miniature basket, blackened shot, gilded ferrule, h 100 cm.

Lot 40 - Walking stick horn 20th century, figural stag horn handle in the shape of a nature spirit, crowning a gilded, miniature bronze urn, blackened shot, gilded ferrule, h 109 cm.

Lot 41 - Walking stick horn 20th century, figural stag horn handle in the shape of the Grim Reaper, crowning a gilded, miniature bronze urn, blackened shot, gilded ferrule, h 107 cm.

Lot 42 - Walking stick horn Early 20th century, horn carved, partly engraved and blackened, slender handle in naturalistic moulding with three plastically carved rodents, metal cuff, ebony weft, horn ferrule, traces of age, drying cracked, h 91 cm.

Lot 43 - Silver walking stick circa 1900, unmarked, silver tested, faceted relief mount with scrollwork and acanthus leaf motif, malacca cane weft, nickel ferrule, somewhat dented, signs of wear, h 85 cm.

Lot 44 - Three silver canes circa 1900, all marked 800, curved handles with floral and ornamental relief decoration, one with engraved owner's monogram JP, all with hardwood weft, rubber or nickel ferrule, one without, signs of age and use, max. length 92 cm.

Lot 45 - Art Nouveau walking stick circa 1910, unmarked, bevelled silver-plated metal handle with iris decoration in relief and illegible cartouche, snakewood weft, rubber-reinforced iron ferrule, signs of age, h 85 cm.

Lot 46 - Geologist's cane 20th century, walking aid designed as a Steigerhäckel, the handle made of brass, hardwood weft, slight signs of age and wear, h 92 cm

Lot 47 - Walking stick circa 1920, unmarked, metal knob in relief with spiral decoration, dark tropical wood weft, missing ferrule, signs of age and wear, h 90 cm.

Lot 48 - Lidded serpentine box 19th century, made of dark brown, slightly veined Zöblitz garnet serpentine with plain cylindrical wall and applied flat lid with faceted knob, lid rim with chip, otherwise good original condition, h 13 cm.

Lot 49 - Serpentine screw-top jar 19th century, lidded jar turned from dark green Zöblitz garnet serpentine with moulded walls and screw thread, plain domed lid with bow handle and attached pewter eyelet, very good original condition, h 12 cm.

Lot 50 - Figural bowl 1930s, shallow, slightly moulded bowl of yellowish marble, applied bevelled bird of solid bronze in polychrome cold painting, good condition with slight signs of age, l 30 cm.

Lot 51 - Fine thimble probably 18th century, horn carved and ornamentally engraved, red gold mounts, conically rising wall with diamond decoration and decorative rivets, h 1.9 cm.

Lot 52 - Small frog collection 20th century, 14 different sized models of various materials, including porcelain, ceramic, semi-precious stone, glass, etc., porcelain marked Wagner & Apel Lippelsdorf or Hutschenreuther, varying dimensions and condition, l max. 20 cm.

Lot 53 - Figurative amber carving 20th century, fully sculpted toad made of honey-yellow segment with milky inclusions, good condition, l 6.5 cm.

Lot 54 - Small frog collection 20th century, unmarked, five different sized models of frogs and toads made of bronze or cast iron, patinated, signs of age, l max. 14 cm.

Lot 55 - Stone carving 20th century, sculptured toad made of finely veined amethyst on a flat plinth, good condition, l 15 cm.

Lot 56 - Stone carving 20th century, sculptured toad made of finely veined agate, with small natural flaws, l 18 cm.

Lot 57 - Achat box England, 19th century, unmarked, multi-faceted, stepped body, silver mounting, cracked lid, signs of age, dimensions 3.5 x 7 x 3 cm.

Lot 58 - Convolute of antique artefacts of indeterminate age, five pieces, terracotta, historical excavation pieces, consisting of two bowls and three handle vessels, fragmentary condition, l max. 14 cm. Provenance: From the M. Wollmann Mühlbruch-Haßlich collection.

Lot 59 - A collection of bocce balls 19th century, turned hardwood, painted in various colours, in varying sizes, some with drying cracks, signs of age and wear, max. diameter 12 cm.

Lot 60 - Three bocce balls probably 19th century, turned hardwood, dark coloured, in varying sizes, minimal drying cracks, signs of age and wear, max. diameter 20 cm.

Lot 61 - Three fruit goblets "Frugal" numbered, natural fruit stands mounted as decorative objects on turned, multi-part baluster bases painted in colour, h max. 42 cm.

Lot 64 - Fine perfume bottle probably Russia, 19th century, unstamped, tested, colourless cut glass, the silver mounting gilt and enamelled, fine ornamental engraving, hinged hinged lid, glass stopper, this somewhat chipped, h 11.5 cm.

Lot 66 - Figurative match holder Hanau Mid 19th century, probably made by Zimmermann Hanau, unsigned, iron patinated, dwarf woman as cook, formerly hinged opening at the back of the head (closed), standing on a domed plinth with rubbing surface, in good condition for its age, h 10.2 cm.

Lot 69 - Historic mortar probably 16th century, cast bronze, dark patina, conical rising wall with five wing-like, circumferential handles, wrought iron pestle, strong signs of age and use, h approx. 22 cm overall.

Lot 70 - Kettle with stand 18th century, wrought iron, slender curved shaft on three scrolled feet, with suspended kettle in ornamental decoration, signs of age, h 127 cm.

Lot 71 - Four copper moulds 19th/20th century, embossed sheet copper, tinned inside, two pastry moulds as fish and with flower relief respectively, and two bundt cake moulds, all with suspension, some with strong signs of age and use, l max. 33 cm.

Lot 72 - Four copper moulds 19th/20th century, chased sheet copper and tinned inside, fish-shaped pie moulds, each with hanging loop, signs of age and wear, l max. 31 cm.

Lot 73 - Safe lock as a masterpiece of a locksmith, mid 20th century, with three tumblers, functional, with key, in presentation box, dimensions 18 x 3 x 11 cm.