October 2011 | An Important Auction Catalogue
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Lot 2
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A late 19th Century cranberry glass flower vase, with centred etched miniature figure of Fra Jean de La Valette, on metal stand, with cherry fruit design, (vase base damaged). ( Height:50 )
Lot 3
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A.[?] Caruana, A Figurative Scene, oil on canvas, signed and dated bottom left, 1945. ( Width:100 Height:74 )
Lot 4
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Mid 20th Century, a pair of Still Life with Flowers, oil on canvas, signed. ( Width:60 Height:49 )
Lot 5
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Two mid 20th Century, A Harbour Scene and a Landscape, oil on canvas. ( Width:60 Height:45 )
Lot 6
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A pair of late 19th Century Sicilian maiolica hanging plates, with flower decorations.
Lot 7
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A.[?] Caruana, An Oriental Scene, oil on canvas, signed and dated bottom right,1946. ( Width:100 Height:75 )
Lot 8
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Mid 20th Century, Still Life with Flowers, oil on canvas, signed bottom left. ( Width:58 Height:50 )
Lot 9
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A 20th Century alabaster standard lamp stand, with metal tripod feet. ( Height:158 )
Lot 10
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A 19th Century English mahogany corner cabinet, with adjustable shelves and bottom drawer, on bun feet. ( Height:180 )
Lot 11
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A 19th Century Sicilian terracotta plate, with three centred figures, wearing traditional costumes, surrounded by flowers.
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Lot 13
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A 19th Century Sicilian flower vase, with birds and flowers, (flowers slightly damaged). ( Height:60 )
Lot 15
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Late 18th Century, a pair of Historiated Landscapes, oil on canvas. ( Width:90 Height:80 )
Lot 16
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Mid 20th Century, A Still Life with Flowers, oil on canvas, signed bottom left. ( Width:60 Height:50 )
Lot 17
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A 19th Century pink paraffin lamp, with globe and funnel, on metal base. ( Height:60 )
Lot 18
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A 19th Century one door, Boulle display cabinet, with two adjustable shelves and ormolu moulds. ( Width:83 Height:125 Depth:35)
Lot 19
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A 19th Century large Sicilian earthenware decorative water jar, with embossed flowers, on wooden stand. ( Height:124 )
Lot 21
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A late 19th/early 20th Century, Still Life with Flowers, signed P.B. Brought. ( Width:80 Height:110 )
Lot 23
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A mid 20th Century mahogany bevelled glass display cabinet, with three glass shelves and back mirror. ( Width:115 Height:175 Depth:45)
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Lot 27
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A pair of late 19th Century ginger jars, with lids missing, (private entry). ( Height:18 )
Lot 29
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Late 17th/early 18th Century, Scene from the Story of Joseph, oil on canvas. ( Width:110 Height:90 )
Lot 30
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A pair of large 19th Century Japanese floor vases, (one with damaged top). ( Height:95 )
Lot 33
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An early 19th Century Maltese chest of three long and two short drawers, veneered in olivewood and fruitwood inlay, on four cabriole legs, (private entry). ( Width:156 Height:110 Depth:68)
Lot 34
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A pair of late 19th Century cranberry glass flower holders, (private entry). ( Height:19 )
Lot 35
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A pair of 19th Century glazed bisque figures of a Boy and a Girl, (private entry). ( Height:14 )
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Lot 38
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A.[?] Caruana, A Landscape, oil on canvas, signed and dated, 1945. ( Width:90 Height:80 )
Lot 39
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A pair of late 19th Century glazed china figures of Toddlers in a Basket, (private entry). ( Height:11 )
Lot 41
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Early 20th Century, a pair of paintings, The Ballroom and the Banquet, oil on canvas, signed bottom right. ( Width:115 Height:90 )
Lot 42
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[?] Ciantar, Christ, oil on art board, signed bottom right. ( Width:40 Height:55 )
Lot 46
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A.[?] Caruana, A Pastoral Landscape, oil on canvas, signed and dated bottom right. ( Width:33 Height:36 )
Lot 47
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A.[?] Caruana, A Still Life with Vases, oil on board, signed and dated. ( Width:33 Height:36 )
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Lot 49
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A.[?] Caruana, A Garden Scene, oil on canvas, signed bottom left. ( Width:100 Height:90 )
Lot 50
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A.[?] Caruana, Carnival Party, oil on canvas, signed bottom left. ( Width:80 Height:60 )
Lot 51
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A pair of late 19th Century Italian blue and white ceramic flower vases, (base slightly damaged). ( Height:55 )
Lot 52
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A 19th Century mahogany console table, on four claw feet. ( Width:110 Height:100 Depth:55)
Lot 54
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A 20th Century River Scene by the Mountains, oil on canvas. ( Width:30 Height:30 )
Lot 56
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A 20th Century French style sitting room suite, including a four seater sofa and six armchairs, with upholstered seat and cabriole legs.
Lot 58
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A 20th Century Maltese drum table, veneered in walnut, with fruitwood inlaid top, resting on three columns.
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Lot 61
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Bottega of Mattia Preti (1613-1699), The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, oil on papier mache. One of a rare set in this medium. ( Width:64 Height:64 )
Lot 64
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Francesco Zimelli, (2nd half 18th C.), a hand coloured print of the Grand Prior of the Conventual Church.
Lot 65
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A pair of late 19th Century Maltese corner cabinets, with centred eight pointed cross. ( Height:90 )
Lot 66
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A pair of 19th Century Sicilian vases, with Country Folk Figures and a Shoe Repairer. ( Height:90 )
Lot 67
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A pair of late 19th/early 20th Century decorative hanging sea shells. ( Height:35 )
Lot 69
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Late 19th/early 20th Century, a pair of Tapestries representing Oriental Street Scenes.
Lot 71
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Bottega of Mattia Preti (1613-1699), St. John the Baptist visited in Prison, oil on papier mache. One of a rare set in this medium. ( Width:64 Height:64 )
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Lot 73
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Late 18th/early 19th Century, a pair of decorative Sopraporte with Flowers in a Landscape, oil on canvas. ( Width:176 Height:77 )
Lot 76
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Francesco Zimelli, (2nd half 18th C.), a hand coloured print of a Standard Bearer.
Lot 79
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An early 19th Century Aime' Lamy long case clock, by Morez. ( Width:56 Height:235 Depth:20)
Lot 80
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A late 19th Century chaise longue, upholstered in leather, on turned legs. ( Width:160 )
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Lot 89
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A pair of 19th Century blue glass lustres with drops, (slightly damaged). ( Height:28 )
Lot 91
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A 19th Century side table, top with ivory and fruitwood inlay, with single drawer, and ormolu moulds. ( Width:106 Height:84 Depth:56)
Lot 93
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A 20th Century mahogany corner display cabinet, on cabriole legs. ( Height:120 Depth:50)
Lot 94
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A late 20th Century coffer, with coat-of-arms and eight pointed cross. ( Width:126 Height:62 Depth:50)
Lot 95
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A set of four 19th Century English oak dining chairs, with upholstered seat and back, on turned legs.
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Lot 97
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A set of four bronze female figures representing the Four Seasons, on marble plinth, (private entry). ( Height:44 )
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Lot 115
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An early 19th Century Eastern sabre, complete with brass mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 117
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An early 19th Century Eastern sabre, complete with brass mounted leather scabbard.
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Lot 127
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An early 20th Century German Kurassier sword, complete with scabbard, by Luneschlonn.
Lot 128
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A 20th Century German Police Officer's sword, by Krebs, complete with scabbard, (grip motif missing).
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Lot 140
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A mid 19th Century Belgian pin fire revolver, in .32 calibre, with folding trigger.
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Lot 145
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Late 20th Century oval Still Life with Flowers, oil on canvas. ( Width:82 Height:110 )
Lot 146
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A late 19th/early 20th Century English oak bench, with tilting round table top. ( Width:64 )
Lot 150
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A 19th Century china blue and white water jug with British Scenery, Booths, England, (restored).
Lot 155
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A 19th Century gilt wood and gesso mantel mirror, decorated with centred bunch of grapes and leaves. ( Width:120 Height:146 )
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Lot 158
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Late 19th Century, Still Life with Fruit, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1894. ( Width:73 Height:60 )
Lot 163
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A 20th Century mahogany display cabinet, with two bevelled glass sliding doors and two glass shelves. ( Width:113 Height:163 Depth:36)
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Lot 197
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A 20th Century display cabinet, with two sliding glass doors, above a two door cabinet. ( Width:124 Height:170 Depth:59)
Lot 203
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A set of six china side plates, Choisy & LeRoi, with playing card characters design.
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Lot 215
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A 20th Century alabaster lampshade figure of a Lady, on marble stand. ( Height:214 )
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Lot 238
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A pair of 19th Century Satsuma vases, 2nd vase can be found in the Piano Room, (one slightly damaged).
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Lot 241
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An early 19th Century sofa table, veneered in mahogany and olivewood, with two drawers, on four brass casters. ( Width:100 Height:74 Depth:59)
Lot 244
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Frank Borg (1917-2009), a pair of oval Still Life with Flowers, oil on canvas, signed. ( Width:85 Height:110 )
Lot 251
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A 20th Century display cabinet, with two bevelled glass sliding doors and three glass shelves. ( Width:150 Height:170 Depth:44)
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Lot 262
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An early 19th Century mahogany twelve places dining table, on turned legs and brass casters. ( Width:355 Height:72 Depth:123)
Lot 263
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A set of twelve late 19th Century mahogany dining chairs, with carved panel back and centred eight pointed cross.
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Lot 268
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Late 17th/early 18th Century, Nordic School, a Cavalry Scene, oil on canvas. ( Width:160 Height:112 )
Lot 275
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A late 19th/early 20th Century Maltese side table, with fruitwood inlay and one long drawer, on cabriole legs. ( Width:123 Height:80 Depth:55)
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Lot 278
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19th Century, Christ Confronted by the Elders, oil on canvas, stuck on panel. ( Width:130 Height:150 )
Lot 282
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A 20th Century bisque centre piece, with three figures, two Gallants and a Lady, with musical instruments. ( Height:46 )
Lot 283
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A 19th Century mahogany breakfast/centre table, veneered in walnut, with a solid pedestal, placed on four sabre legs ending with lion claw casters. ( Width:137 Height:70 )
Lot 284
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Joshua Rushton, a Boy Dressed up in Armour, oil on canvas, signed bottom right. ( Width:65 Height:88 )
Lot 285
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Late 18th/early 19th Century, a Landscape Scene, oil on canvas. ( Width:120 Height:48 )
Lot 286
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A 19th Century Maltese wall clock, with Roman numerals, enhanced with roses, commonly known as Arlogg tal-Lira. ( Width:53 Height:104 )
Lot 287
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18th Century, after Mattia Preti (1613-1699), the Guardian Angel, oil on canvas. ( Width:59 Height:74 )
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Lot 289
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A pair of 20th Century two branch candle lights, held aloft by a female. ( Height:40 )
Lot 290
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A pair of 19th Century carved wood and gilded shelves, above a hawk holding a snake. ( Width:46 Height:33 )
Lot 291
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Early 17th Century, after Caravaggio, The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, oil on canvas (*). *This painting has an attestation by Professor John Spike. ( Width:236 Height:185 )
Lot 293
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A 19th Century engraving by H. Adlar, Grand Master La Valette, in a Maltese mahogany frame.
Lot 295
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A pair of 19th Century Japanese Satsuma floor vases, on wooden stand, (one damaged). ( Height:100 )
Lot 296
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An 18th Century Maltese chest of drawers, veneered in olivewood and inlaid with orange wood, with rounded corners, on five bun feet, (restored-private entry). ( Width:164 Height:103 Depth:65)
Lot 297
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Mid 17th Century Italian Old Master, A Still Life with a Guitar on a Cushion, a Statuette of Orpheus, a Vase with Flowers, a Mirror and Silver utensils, oil on canvas, (private entry). ( Width:102 Height:80 )
Lot 298
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A Mappin & Webb silver central comport/Alzata, with chrystal liner, London 1898.
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Lot 301
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A pair of silver and parcel gilt wine ewers made by Martin, Hall & Co, the classic form elaborately embossed in high relief, with two pairs of male and female winged figures, each bordering a cartouche, one engraved central leopard head amongst a stippled background, with floral and acanthus leaf scrolls, the lid with lever action opening to reveal a gilt interior, Hallmarked London, 1893.
Lot 302
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A pair of 19th Century carved wood and gilded oval mirrors. ( Width:80 Height:110 )
Lot 306
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17th Century, Scene from the Story of the Miracle of the Virgin of Liesse, oil on canvas. ( Width:150 Height:124 )
Lot 308
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A 19th Century Maltese mahogany armchair, upholstered in damask, on front cabriole legs.
Lot 309
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Late 17th Century, An Angel Delivering the Wrath of God, oil on canvas. ( Width:130 Height:95 )
Lot 310
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Late 19th/early 20th Century, A Scene with Figures in an Open Landscape, oil on canvas. ( Width:60 Height:50 )
Lot 311
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A 19th Century bureau, veneered in olivewood and fruitwood inlay, on four cabriole legs, (altered in later years). ( Width:100 Height:200 Depth:55)
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Lot 315
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A set of three 19th Century Maltese mahogany salon chairs, upholstered in damask, on cabriole legs.
Lot 316
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17th Century, St. Francis Flagellating Himself, oil on canvas. ( Width:90 Height:108 )
Lot 317
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Late 18th Century, A Saint Distributing Alms, oil on canvas. ( Width:46 Height:66 )
Lot 318
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17th Century, Scene from the Story of the Miracle of the Virgin of Liesse, oil on canvas. ( Width:150 Height:124 )
Lot 319
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Late 17th/early 18th Century, The Sacrifice of Isaac, oil on canvas. ( Width:110 Height:80 )
Lot 321
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Girolamo Gianni (1837-1895), The Grand Harbour of Malta, oil on canvas. ( Width:84 Height:50 )
Lot 322
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A pair of 20th Century oval, Still Life with Flowers, oil on canvas. ( Width:23 Height:27 )
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Lot 325
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17th Century, Scene from the Story of the Miracle of the Virgin of Liesse, oil on canvas. ( Width:150 Height:124 )
Lot 327
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A pair of 19th Century cranberry glass girandoles, with prismatic drops. ( Height:36 )
Lot 328
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A pair of 19th Century carved wood and gilded corners, with green marble top. ( Height:85 )
Lot 329
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17th Century Italian, a print after Titian, Diana and Callisto, oil on canvas. ( Width:253 Height:175 )
Lot 330
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Early 20th Century, a Naval Battle Scene, oil on canvas. ( Width:56 Height:45 )
Lot 331
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Early 20th Century, a Naval Battle Scene, oil on canvas. ( Width:56 Height:45 )
Lot 332
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17th Century, Italian School, Adoration of the Magi, oil on canvas. ( Width:50 Height:44 )
Lot 333
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A 19th Century Maltese mahogany sofa, upholstered in damask, on cabriole legs. ( Width:200 )
Lot 334
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A 19th Century Maltese mahogany armchair, upholstered in damask, on front cabriole legs.
Lot 335
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A 19th Century Maltese mahogany armchair, upholstered in damask, on front cabriole legs.
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Lot 341
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17th Century, Scene from the Story of the Miracle of the Virgin of Liesse, oil on canvas. ( Width:150 Height:124 )
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Lot 349
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Late 17th/early 18th Century Maltese olivewood and fruitwood inlaid small portable desk with geometric designs, (private entry).
Lot 351
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C.E. Butler (1864-1933), a Wagnerian Scene, oil on canvas, signed and dated bottom right, 1909.
Lot 352
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Orazio Borgianni (1578-1616),* David & Goliath, oil on canvas. *This attribution was made by Professor John Spike and the painting has an attestation by the scholar. ( Width:130 Height:180 )
Lot 355
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18th Century Bolognese School, Mary Magdalene, oil on copper, (private entry). ( Width:45 Height:50 )
Lot 357
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18th Century, the Dead Christ Adorned by Angels, oil on canvas. ( Width:93 Height:80 )
Lot 358
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E. Korner, late 19th/early 20th Century, The Procuress, oil on canvas. This picture is an authorised copy of Johannes Vermeer's painting, at the Gemaldegalerie, Dresden. ( Width:143 Height:157 )
Lot 359
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A pair of 19th Century carved marble heads of Roman Emperors, on slate base, in gilded frame. ( Height:22 )
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Lot 361
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Giuseppe D'Arena (1633-1719), The Virgin Mary, oil on canvas. ( Width:65 Height:80 )
Lot 362
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19th Century, A Scene of Genre with A Carpenter & Children, oil on canvas. ( Width:94 Height:116 )
Lot 364
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A mid 19th Century English silver Samovar/tea urn in the form of a pumpkin, with acanthus leaf and scroll foliage handles, on a quadrant base and bun feet, by Smith of London, (weight 5440g.). ( Height:40 )
Lot 365
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An Italian silver (800), ornate water jug, with underlying tray, (weight 2100g). ( Height:40 )
Lot 367
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An Italian silver (800), ornate circular salver, on three cast legs, (weight 1119g.).
Lot 368
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A Victorian silver kettle on stand, of small proportions, with semi spiral fluting, and additional cast handle with wooden arch, London 1894, (weight 1150g.)
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Lot 376
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Late 19th/early 20th Century, a Country Girl with Basket of Grapes, oil on canvas. ( Width:100 Height:115 )
Lot 377
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A pair of late 19th/early 20th Century Century large Chinese floor vases, on ebonized wooden stand. ( Height:125 )
Lot 380
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A pair of late 19th/early 20th Century sea shells on carved wood stand. ( Height:30 )
Lot 381
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An early 19th Century silver plated oil lamp, with original fittings and reflector. ( Height:53 )
Lot 382
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A 19th Century Maltese bureau, veneered in olivewood and fruitwood inlay, on four cabriole legs, (altered). ( Width:96 Height:107 Depth:45)
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Lot 385
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A late 19th Century marble and bronze mantel clock, with ormolu moulds. ( Width:56 Height:55 Depth:30)
Lot 386
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A pair of late 19th Century marble and bronze candle sticks, with ormolu moulds. ( Height:63 )
Lot 387
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A 19th Century carved wood and gilded console table, with white marble top, shaped legs joined together with a carved stretcher, within open scroll work. ( Width:134 Height:94 Depth:64)
Lot 390
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Late 17th Century, Distribution of Alms, oil on canvas. ( Width:140 Height:95 )
Lot 392
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A pair of 19th Century French porcelain flower vases, with centred Gallant playing with a Mandolin, and a Lady, on stand, (lid missing). ( Height:36 )
Lot 393
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Two 19th Century bisque figures of a Gallant and a Lady, (both with finger missing). ( Height:28 )
Lot 394
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A 19th Century one door Boulle cabinet, with ormolu moulds. ( Width:88 Height:123 Depth:48)
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Lot 398
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A late 19th Century fine porcelain centre piece, with a Gallant and a Lady. ( Height:52 )
Lot 399
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A 19th Century carved wood and gilded centre table. ( Width:80 Height:77 Depth:50)
Lot 400
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Late 17th/early 18th Century, after Mattia Preti (1613-1699), Ecce Agnus Dei, oil on canvas. ( Width:95 Height:100 )
Lot 401
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Late 18th/early 19th Century*, a Naval Encounter in the vicinity of Malta. *This painting has extensive areas of over painting. ( Width:117 Height:86 )
Lot 402
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Late 19th Century, An Oriental Scene, watercolour, (private entry). ( Width:39 Height:35 )
Lot 404
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A late 19th Century Italian silver (800), centre piece in the form of a shell, with a mermaid cast figure, (weight 2570g.).
Lot 406
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An 18th Century small Maltese chest of three drawers, entirely veneered in olivewood and fruitwood inlay, on four cabriole legs, (handles replaced, locks and escutcheons missing). ( Width:127 Height:85 Depth:55)
Lot 407
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An 18th Century silver oil lamp with CC marks possibly Cisilao Civalier (1731), with original fittings and reflector, (private entry). ( Height:70 )
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Lot 409
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A late 19th Century French style painted and gilded sitting room suite, comprising a three seater sofa and six armchairs, with upholstered seat and back.
Lot 415
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The Colour and Life of Malta, from Original Paintings by Chev. Edw. Caruana Dingli.
Lot 418
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The Church of St. John in Valletta, by Hannibal P. Scicluna, signed, (This edition is limited to two thousand copies).