Ant02
A very fine 18th century lead figure of Minerva
One of a pair that also includes Mars. Minerva, goddess of wisdom and healing, this John van Nost casting shows a similar influence and style to his lead trophies of arms, mounting the main entrance piers to Hampton Court Palace, and the Centurion figure to the main Palace building. The scale of this figure makes it highly suitable for interior as well as exterior use. This is a very rare, fine example of this artist’s work during his short life.

Ant03
A very fine 18th century lead figure of Mars
One of a pair that also includes Minerva. Mars, Roman god of war and strength, this John van Nost casting shows a similar influence and style to his lead trophies of arms, mounting the main entrance piers to Hampton Court Palace, and the Centurion figure to the main Palace building. The scale of this figure makes it highly suitable for interior as well as exterior use. This is a very rare, fine example of this artist’s work during his short life.

Ant04
An 18th century lead figure of a Dancing Faun
A fine copy of the statue displayed in the “Tribuna” room of the Uffizi, Florence, since the 17th century.
Probably attributed to John Cheere (1709-1787), cast at the Hyde Park Corner yard. There are three other Dancing Fauns: at Bridge House, Castle Hill and Rousham. All evidence suggests this maker, above his contemporaries.
The Faun is a mythical creature, often shown as a companion to Dionysus or Bacchus, who spent his time drinking and enjoying the pleasures of music and dancing, hence the cymbals in each hand. Underfoot is a scabellum (foot clapper) with which to beat time. This subject has inspired many poems and paintings.

Ant05
A large Doulton Arts and Crafts Movement terra-cotta pedestal
This piece has a square plinth, surmounted by a body of tapering octagonal form. The square cap is supported by cupid masks at all four corners. Carries the square Doulton Lambeth London mark. Late 19th to early 20th century.

Ant07
A good 19th century English cast-iron example of the Borghese Vase
Andrew Handyside (1806-1887), was awarded a medal at the Great Exhibition of 1862 for his cast-iron vase. This casting was made at Handyside’s Britannia works c. 1874.

Ant08
A good JP White lead fountain of the element “Air”
Early 20th century example.