Roseberys is delighted to announce the final Fine & Decorative sale of the year showcasing a wide selection of works of art, ceramics and glass, furniture and collectables. Whether you are looking for special gifts for loved ones, wanting to furnish your home or add to your collection, there are beautiful pieces to suit all tastes and budgets.  

Adding some style to your nativity scene this year, there is a charming group of 18th and 19th century Neapolitan creche figures and accessories (lots 40-45). Traditional nativity scenes or ‘Presepio’ are a highlight of Italian Christmas celebrations where displays incorporate not only the manger scenes but vignettes of everyday life in Naples where townspeople and tradesmen rub shoulders with shepherds and the Holy Family. Included in the group is a figure of a grizzled inn keeper (lot 40) and an adorable recumbent hound with silver collar (lot 44). 

Lot 41: Two large Neapolitan polychrome decorated terracotta and wood creche figures of noble women, late 18th century - Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000

In preparation for hosting this Christmas, the selection of glass table services includes a Baccarat 'Masséna' pattern service (lot 112) and a A St Louis 'Thistle' pattern service, perfect for celebrating the festive season in style. 

Pictured: A St Louis 'Thistle' pattern part table-service, late 20th century - Estimate:  £1,500 - £2,500

A sculpture highlight is an impressive marble portrait bust of a lady by esteemed 19th century sculptor Edward Hodges Baily RA FRS, 1788-1867, known for his statue of Lord Nelson at Trafalgar square. Dated to 1851, the refined sitter, with beautifully carved hair, would be an elegant addition to a hallway or library. 

Lot 13: Edward Hodges Baily RA FRS, British, 1788-1867, a white marble portrait bust of a lady, dated 1851 -Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500

Leading the Travel & Explorations section of the sale is a magnificent pair of English fifteen inch terrestrial and celestial library globes by prominent makers Cary of London.  The celebrated Cary family firm were considered among the best British makers of globes and maps of the 19th century. Run by brothers John and William, they were known for their printing techniques and high-quality paper. This pair, dated to 1818 and 1826 are contained in mahogany stands with glazed compass stretchers.

Lot 97: A pair of English fifteen-inch terrestrial and celestial library globes, by Cary, London, dated 1818 and 1826 - Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000

The exquisite mid-18th century Berlin Chinoiserie tapestry of ‘The Emperor’s Banquet’ from the Grossmogulenfolge series represents an opportunity to own a beautiful wall covering on a grand scale. Attributed to the workshop of Jean II Barraband and Charles Vigne, this elaborate banqueting scene is part of a cycle depicting the daily life of a Chinese Emperor, possibly KangXi (1661-1721), and reflects the early 18th century European aristocracy’s fascination with Chinese architecture and design.

Lot 175: A fine and rare Berlin Chinoiserie tapestry of ‘The Emperor’s Banquet’ from the Grossmogulenfolge Series - Estimate: £20,000 - £40,000

The Objects of Virtue section is led by a group of fine mother-of-pearl mounted gold fruit knives (lots 57-71), with highlights including a beautiful ‘Berge’ type two-bladed folding knife with mother-of-pearl inlaid vine leaf decoration to the grip.

 

Lot 62: A French gold and mother-of-pearl mounted folding fruit knife, third quarter 18th century - Estimate: £700 - £1,000