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Antique Oil Painting & 34 Sacrifice to Minerva& 34 Odoardo Vicinelli Letterfourie 18thC

Antique Oil Painting "Sacrifice to Minerva" Odoardo Vicinelli Letterfourie 18thC

A large antique oil on canvas painting entitled "Sacrifice to Minerva", circle of Francesco Solimena, attributed to Odoardo Vicinelli, dating from the mid 18th Century. The painting depicts a man standing, behind an altar, shielding himself  from a kindling fire. To the  left of the altar is seated Minerva, in classical flowing white robes, surrounded by a crowd of people.  Francesco Solimena (4 October 1657 – 3 April 1747) was a prolific Italian painter of the Baroque era, one of an established family of painters and draughtsmen. Verso: Title, describtion, inventory marks and later restoration stamp: Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh 15 July 1970. Also bears an inscription attributing the painting to  Odoardo Vicinelli: Odoardo Vicinelli, scholar of Giovanni Maria Morandi, flourished about 1750 an excellent master of the Venetian and Roman Schools, Provenance:  Formerly at Letterfourie, Morayshire, and by descent, through the Gordon family Letterfourie House is a Georgian house in Moray Scotland, built by Robert Adam and completed in 1773 for Clan Gordon, also known as the House of Gordon, a Scottish clan.   Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 87 x Width 168 x Depth 5

Height 73 x Width 156

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 5 foot, 6 inches x Depth 2 inches

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 5 feet, 1 inch

£7,750.00
Ref: 09257
Vintage Monumental Neo Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C

Vintage Monumental Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C

This monumental bronze garden water feature fountain is executed in the French Neoclassical Revival style and dates from the late 20th century. This fabulous bronze garden water feature fountain, which stands at 250 cm (8 feet, 2 inches) tall, sprays water out of the top and also out of four large roaring lion head cartouches into the top tier. The water then runs through seven lions’-headwater cartouches. Fantastically decorated with roses, acanthus leaves and scallop ribbing, this amazing bronze garden water feature fountain is raised by a column that has four classically robed maidens holding amphora vases at different levels through which the water is spouted at different levels. The incredible detailing of the maidens robes bears witness to the extremely fine craftsmanship that has gone into this arresting fountain. This fantastic bronze garden water feature fountain is cast from solid bronze and was made by the traditional lost wax or cire perdue method. It can be used as a stand-alone fountain or can form the centrepiece for a garden pond. It will make an awe inspiring statement in your garden wherever you choose to place it. It is in excellent condition as can be confirmed by looking at the photos in our gallery. Please take a few moments to check this out for yourself. See more bronzes like this on this link. Viewing This Bronze Garden Water Feature Fountain Personally We think it's worthwhile to check items personally. Being mindful of this please try to travel to our North London showroom to view this bronze garden water feature fountain, together with the large assortment of other bronze fountains, statues and sculptures we have in stock. If you are going to make a special excursion to view it, please contact us first to confirm that this bronze garden water feature fountain is still available. Be sure you make a note of the unique item reference number whenever you speak to us so we can determine which precise piece you would like to talk about. Regent Antiques - Showroom Opening Hours Our London salesroom is open Mon to Fri 10am – 5pm for you to view this bronze garden water feature fountain. We also open sometimes on Saturdays – but remember to call in advance prior to you come on a Saturday to make certain we will be here. You can check our Saturday opening days on our homepage here. Finding Out More Help To ascertain more about this bronze garden water feature fountain and to get further information about any requests you might have, please don't hesitate to contact our in house antiques experts using the contact details above. When contacting us please mention the item number, so we can identify which piece you are considering choosing. Our internal specialists are always delighted to share their understanding of antiques and collectibles with you, and not just about the things you are thinking of selecting such as this bronze garden water feature fountain. They are additionally happy to comment on aspects of antiques and collectibles generally and will try to answer any wider points you might have. Finding and caring for antiques and treasures is a worthwhile subject, and we're always ready to enable you to take advantage of your investment in special objects such as this bronze garden water feature fountain. Shipping, Delivery and Returns This is a superb item that calls for experienced packing and transport to make sure it arrives at your destination in pristine condition. We can transport this bronze garden water feature fountain to almost any destination around the globe and we will be glad to look after the packing for you, but kindly do call or email for the shipping quotation first, before selecting this bronze garden water feature fountain so we can fulfill your shipping wishes. We ship free of charge to any mainland UK destination. If you are not satisfied with the article, we offer a 14-day money back promise in conformity with the Distance Selling Regulations. You will be liable for the return shipping costs for this bronze garden water feature fountain, unless we have wrongly outlined the object in some crucial way and you do not receive the item as explained. You must return the article in its original packaging and condition. You are also accountable for any customs duties or local levies that fall due outside the European Union for the shipment of this bronze garden water feature fountain.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 250 x Width 148 x Depth 148

Dimensions in inches:

Height 8 foot, 2 inches x Width 4 foot, 10 inches x Depth 4 foot, 10 inches

£14,750.00
Ref: 01361
Extravagant English Silver Plate Cut Glass Surtout de Table Set

Extravagant English Silver Plate Cut Glass Surtout de Table Set

Made in London in the Victorian style, this silver plate cut glass surtout de table is very extravagant and would make a wonderful addition to your silver collection. This silver surtout de table set is made from silver on copper and comprises the following pieces: a silver plate cut glass centrepiece with eight small cut glass bowls and a large cut glass bowl in the centre - this central bowl can be removed so that the silver plated vase below can be used for flowers; a pair of silver plate comports with cut glass bowls; a large and impressive silver plated three section mirrored plateau in the classic English style, featuring a beautiful fret gallery. This silver surtout de table set is in excellent condition as can be seen from the image gallery. See more silver items here. To See this Silver Plate Cut Glass Surtout de Table Set It's a really good idea to see items personally. Being mindful of this please try to go to our North London display room to examine this silver surtout de table set, alongside with our broad range of other silver objects that we have available. If you aim to make a special journey to see this silver surtout de table set, please contact us first to confirm that it is still available to you and has not been sold. Please be certain to give us the item reference number shown above when getting in touch so we know which of our many silver collectibles you are talking about. Regent Antiques - Showroom Opening Hours Our London salesroom is open Mon to Fri 10am – 5pm for you to visit and look at this silver surtout de table set. We also open occasionally on Saturdays – but please call ahead prior to making the trip on a Saturday as we do not want you to be let down. If You'd Like More Particulars About This Item To ascertain more about this silver surtout de table set and to be able to get answers to any queries you might have, please feel free to telephone our in-house antiques consultants on the telephone number provided above. When contacting us please state the item number, shown above, so we recognize which silver object you would like to consider. Transportation, Delivery and Returns You are looking at a superb silver surtout de table set. It will need experienced packing and transport so that it arrives at your destination securely and safely. We can ship this silver surtout de table set to almost any location around the globe and we will be delighted to deal with the packaging for you, but kindly do call or email for a transportation quote first, before ordering this set, so that we can fully meet your shipping specifications. We will ship completely without charge to any mainland UK address. If you are not happy with the product, we offer a 14-day money back pledge in conformity with the Distance Selling Regulations. You will be responsible for the return transportation fees for this silver surtout de table set, unless we have incorrectly outlined the product in some crucial way and you do not receive the item as outlined. You must return the piece in its original package and condition. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the United Kingdom. Some Advice on Investing In Antique, Vintage and Second-Hand Silver Selecting antique and second-hand silver is a big area which ranges from work by some of the greatest master goldsmiths who were world famous artists in their own right down to the most utilitarian and mundane of machine-made regular household wares. In pondering investing in this silver surtout de table set we are happy to supply a few recommendations that can assist you make a choice on just what is best for you. Highly prized for hundreds and hundreds of years, silver has distinctive qualities that have made it both striking and collectible and consequently many people have amassed and used it in countless of different forms. There is a huge amount of antique, vintage and second-hand silver available on the market today. So how do you know what to buy? The main rule is that you ought to buy what you like. Give some consideration to the reason why you like this silver surtout de table set and if it appeals to your esthetic feeling then why delay? Gurus always say that you should buy the very best you can afford, and this does not necessarily mean the oldest or indeed the biggest. Do take a moment to discover the makers and the designs that attract you and this will assist you decide the direction you need to go to build up a delightful silver collection. If you cherish a particular piece of silver such as this silver surtout de table set you will want to display it to friends and family and your enjoyment will pass to them too. A key issue is the condition of a silver item and how much repair work has occurred. When purchasing silver antiques that are over 200 years old they will probably have what is called a 'patina' which is a combination of the colour and the wear. You cannot expect an old silver piece to look like it just came from the workshop - if it actually does then it has more than likely been heavily restored which is not a good thing for an item of antique silver. Bear in mind that in the silver antiques world a small bit of restoration is tolerable where a small ding or dent may be cautiously eliminated. But be mindful of over plating, lead or silver solder, repaired seams, holes, erased inscriptions, patches and later enhancements or adornments. All of these are inappropriate for a piece of great antique silver. The good news is that here at Regent Antiques we are cautious and supply only the finest unblemished silver pieces and where something like re-plating has been done we will tell you. We always give you ample photos of our silver pieces so you can see fully what condition they are in. Do take a few minutes to look at the photos for this silver surtout de table set to assure yourself of its condition. If you have any thoughts about it you are always very welcome to call or email us. We will be delighted to put your mind at rest about the condition of this silver surtout de table set. Bear in mind that silver tarnishes and you will have to take care of it by polishing it fairly frequently. It's a good notion to clean it with a long term polish and then then try to show it in a fairly airtight cupboard wherever possible. This will keep it dazzling for the longest possible time. If you look after it well this silver surtout de table set will practically last forever.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 20 x Width 139 x Depth 50 - Plateau

Height 52 x Width 69 x Depth 69 - Centrepiece

Height 33 x Width 28 x Depth 28 - Comports

Dimensions in inches:

Height 8 inches x Width 4 foot, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches - Plateau

Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 2 foot, 3 inches x Depth 2 foot, 3 inches - Centrepiece

Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 11 inches x Depth 11 inches - Comports

£6,500.00

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