We found 3248 price guide item(s) matching your search

A 17th century needlework panel, circa 1660Designed with the central female figure playing a lute within an oval, flanked to either side by foliate sprigs, 34cm x 12cm

Four Lladro figures incl. girl with goose, girl with bouquet, girl with lute, pair of geese and a Nao goose group (qty)

A 19th century tortoiseshell and bone miniature guitar and matching lute. H.3 W.14 D.4.5cm largest

Nine Continental porcelain figures & figure groups of classical form, featuring a late 19th / early 20th century figure of a gentleman with lute (damage to lute), an early 20th century courting couple figure group, and contemporary Meissen style examples (tallest 28cm)

A 19TH CENTURY MEISSEN PAINTED PORCELAIN GROUP OF A SEATED YOUNG BOY, TEACHING A GIRL TO PLAY THE LUTE,on a circular base, incised '137', impressed mark '121'. 20cm high

A 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet, hung with eleven charms including a lion, lute, maracas, oboe, kettle etc, approximately 10.5 grams

NAO; a large ceramic figure of a jester and a lute, height 34cm, with a D'Art Spanish group of a clown and a dog (2).Condition Report: Some crazing to the glaze on the paws of the dog, and other areas of this figure, there is a hairline crack to the back of the base of the clown figure, the other figure in good condition.

JOACH TIELKE-LAUTE; an Austrian inlaid lute, the sound aperture decorated with a pierced scene of a castle beside a river, length 94cm.

A Vienna (du Paquier) porcelain small Wermuth beer tankard, c.1730-40, painted en grisaille and enhanced with flesh tones with two figures seated by a tree, one playing the lute, a flagon and glass on a barrel nearby, the loop handle terminals with foliate embellishments, 10cm highProvenance: The Robert G. Vater Collection of European Ceramics.Photographs: © Christie's Images  Footnotes: Note: Small sets of porcelain tankards were made at Vienna, which was unusual for the 18th century as tankards were typically made from stoneware, pottery or metal. For three slightly smaller tankards of the du Paquier period decorated with chinoiserie scenes in black and gold in the Esterházy Collection, Schloss Eisenstadt, see Meredith Chilton (Ed.), Fired by Passion, Vienna Baroque Porcelain of Claudius Innocentius du Paquier, Dettingen, 2009, Vol. 3, p. 1256, no. 154. A set of six Vienna porcelain small tankards of the same sort of size as the present lot were recorded in a 1738 inventory as Wermuth Krügel, see Meredith Chilton, ibid., p. 1261, no. 173. Wermuth beer (which was flavoured with bitter wormwood) was thought to have health benefits.  Condition Report: Overall in good order. Some very, very minor wear to enamels.   

A pair of French gilt-bronze chenets, late 19th century, each with seated figure wearing a feathered hat and ruff, one depicting a minstrel holding a lute, the other a female figure, both with a dog to the side on rococo style scrolling foliate base, 31.5cm high, 29.5cm, 17cm deep (2)Provenance: Property of a Gentleman removed from a Knightsbridge Apartment.

19th century lute by Rosetti 

A 19th Century gilt metal mantel clock, Maurice Marx, Paris, with twin-train movement, Roman numerals and decorated a figure of a maiden with cast cherub playing a lute to the frieze, on acanthus capped scrolled feet, 48.5cm high CONDITION REPORT: Clock has been re-gilded, some mounts slighty loose, clock currently in working order.

AN ARCHAISTIC FIRE-GILT COPPER REPOUSSÉ FIGURE OF APSARAChina, style of the Tang dynasty - dating to the late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or slightly later. The celestial figure standing elegantly on her two bird legs, gracefully playing the lute, her wings extended, a feather dress forming her tail, the hair tied in a high chignon, framing her serene face. The figure mounted on a square base and adorned with archaistic patterns.Condition: Good condition with traces of wear and age, rubbing to the gilt, and areas of malachite encrustations. Provenance: Estate of Wolfgang Zacke (1942-2022), co-founder of Galerie Zacke, thence by descent. Acquired in the Hong Kong antiques market in the early 1990s.Weight: 105 g Dimensions: Length 14.1 cm, Height 9.9 cm

A Lute guitar flat backed model with seven courses plus five lower strings sixteen strings in total labelled and signed in ink Chamberlain Leicester No,162 in wooden case.

A Lute guitar eight course labelled F W Thornton 1968 No, 163707.

A mid 20th Century Czech lute with inside label

Five Swarovski crystal musical instruments with boxes:- grand piano, lute, harp, saxophone and violin from Crystal Melodies series (some boxes worn)

FELIX MENDELSSOHN INTEREST; a yellow metal ruby and diamond brooch centred with a portrait of a woman wearing a hat, beneath a lute and horn pierced border, unmarked, diameter 2.8cm, approx. 8.3g, accompanying the brooch is a letter dated 1939 beginning 'Dear Miss Moses, I am glad that the brooch I sent you gave you pleasure. Dr Moses no doubt told you of its connection with the Mendelssohn family, it belonged to a daughter of Felix before it came to me and I felt that a musician would therefore doubtly appreciate it.....'

M. GOODMAN (fl. early 20th century) - A pair of ornately gilt-framed and glazed late 19th century prints with hand colouring; one depicting a young boy playing a lute with his female companion playing a zither, the other depicting children dancing with their mothers looking on within an Edwardian-style interior. The latter signed and dated M. Goodman '99. Each with ornate gilt frames in high Rococo style with C-scrolls, acanthus and other similar ornament (print sizes 52.5cm x 70.5cm).

A KPM porcelain twin scroll handled vase decorated with a classical lady playing a lute and serenading a peacock, 34cms high.

Auf einem mit Blumen belegten Felssockel stehender, singender und Laute spielender Bergmann. Polychrome Malerei mit Gold. Entw. Johann Joachim Kaendler und Peter Reinicke. Modell-Nr. 69516. Schwertermarke. H. 20 cm.Vgl. Fabian, Meissener Porzellan mit Bergmannsmotiven, Abb. S. 16 - 45.A porcelain figure of a singing miner playing the lute. Crossed swords mark.Meissen. Nach 1973.

Valentino Panciera Besarel (1809-1922) - fine relief carved oval plaque depicting a cherub playing a lute, inscribed signed 'V. Besarel Venezia 1899', within an ebonised oval beaded and relief carved frame, bearing Freres Besarel retail label verso, 8.5" high

Swarovski, 'Reindeer and sleigh', 'Lute' and 'Harp', (unboxed), (4).

An elegant silver snuffbox with an enamel miniature after Titian: Venus and the lute player. Sterling. Made in Austria. 925 sterling silver. Probably mid 20th century. Dimensions: 9x6 cm. Weight: 130 gr. Width: 6cm, Height: 9cm, Depth: 1.5cm, Weight: 0.130kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Enamel

A pair of late 19thC French bisque porcelain figures, modelled as a gallant and lady in 16thC costume, the gallant standing playing a recorder, against a fluted column, the lady playing a lute, both raised on a circular socle base, 59cm high. (AF)

Jacques Callot (1592-1635) - Le Combat a la Barrière / Description: From a series of ten plates representing floats and indoor fights. The plate was engraved for Humbert's 'Le Combat à la barrière' (Nancy 1627),for the festivities given for the Duchess of Chevreuse in Nancy, 14 February 1627. It is very likely that the artist took part in the organization of the different entries and the elaboration of designs for the floats.c ------------------------ The entry of De Vroncourt, Tyllon and Marimont: two floats in the shape of dolphins, going to the right; on the back of the first dolphin sits a musician playing lute; three men in classical armour stand on the back of the second, and largest, dolphin; two ships in the distance. / Dimensions: 14,80 x 22,20 cm / Condition: Excellent good contrasted early impressions of this extremely rare plate with full plate border and tread margins. Vertical fold close to the left margin. / Literature: Lieure 1927 / Jacques Callot (578.II / II ) --- Meaume 1860 / Recherches sur la vie et les ouvrages de Jacques Callot (495) / Medium: Etching /Circa: 1627

SELECTION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTScomprising a Chinese yueqin moon lute, Chinese erhu and a Thai saw u with bow

Four Continental porcelain figures of putti musicians, c.1760-90, two Ludwisgburg, one playing the flute, the other playing the violin and raised atop a tall base, another Volkstedt and playing the lute, the last possibly Italian and playing the flute, small losses, 12.8cm max. (4)

A pair of Derby shepherd and shepherdess candlestick groups with flowering bocage backgrounds, she playing a lute, he the pipes, a hound and lamb at their feet, on rococo scroll bases, patch marks, circa 1770-80, 19cm [some restoration].

Continental School, 19th century, a lady playing a lute, oil on panel, 27 x 22cmOverall condition is complete. Quality is average. No obvious damage or repairs. Frame looks later and it has been removed and reframed recently.

A fine Meissen porcelain Group, representing Music with classical Woman and Cherub with lyre, lute harp and music sheet (with losses) 23cms (9''). (1)

Paul Dubois (French, 1829-1905): A patinated bronze figure of 'Le Chanteur Florentin'cast by Ferdinand Barbediennethe standing figure singing and playing his lute, raised on a circular beaded socle base, signed and dated P.DVBOIS 1865,and inscribed F.BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR with A Collis Reduction Mecanique stamp, 76.5cm high overallThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Frankenthal group of two putti, dated 1771, modelled by J W Lanz, one putto playing a lute, the Rococo base with bright gilding, 19cm high, crowned CT monogram mark in underglaze blue and 71/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection CONDITION REPORT: One putto lacking implement in hands, one putto with restoration to the end of his lute and chipped to tip of implement in his right hand, chipping to footrim of base. Slight wear overall.

Four Prints: Peter Worswick - two signed limited edition prints with blindstamps (176/350) and (72/350); After Nathan Schiel - 'The Lute Player' chromolithograph; together with a print of Botticelli's Venus, 78 x 66 cm, all framed (4)

A large Derby figure of a shepherdess playing a lute, c.1760, 29cm

A Bohemian engraved glass goblet and cover in the 18th century style. With spire shaped finial, the tapering cylindrical goblet engraved with a naked maiden playing a lute riding a lion, signed Libamo/Pi..t, on an annular knopped stem and spreading foot, 33cm high.

A 19th century Staffordshire jug in the form of Nelson - standing in uniform beside a canon, height 70cm, together with an unusual jug in the form of a cat playing a lute (2).

Gnawa �sintir�, skin covered three string lute, with inlaid neck and back, L105cm

* IAN COOK RI RSW (SCOTTISH b. 1950), LUTE gouache on paper, titled label versomounted, framed and under glassimage size 78cm x 52cm, overall size 114cm x 88cmExhibition label verso: 'African Images', March 1990, The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh.

A Continental serpentine fronted gilt metal and enamelled jewellery cabinet, the central enamelled panel decorated with a maiden playing a lute, height 14cm, width 8cm.Condition Report: Light wear, scratches and scuffs to the gilt metal but good condition. Losses and two small hair line cracks to the enamel around the key hole. Door does open / close and lock but needs some coaxing to close. Two small losses to the foil backing of the silver of the skirt, the clear surface gloss is ok.

A 9ct yellow gold pierced pendant on chain, and a 9ct yellow gold pendant on chain in the form of a lute, length of chains approx. 40cm and 38cm, combined weight approx. 10.7g (2)

WILLIAM NEALE; an Edward VII hallmarked silver cigarette case of shaped oval form with gilded interior and three divides, Chester 1901, together with a Continental white metal vesta case with chased decoration of a male seated playing the lute, width 7cm, combined weight 2.31ozt/71g (2).

19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SCHOOL; watercolour, a seated male with a moustache playing a lute, unsigned, 19.5 x 15.5cm, framed and glazed.

LLADRO; a figural mantel clock representing a jester seated beside a lute, with quartz movement, height 21cm, together with three Nao figures of seated clowns (4).Condition Report: Light wear to each but good condition.

A late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt metal mantle clock in a classic gilt metal case with acanthus leaf decoration, surmounted by the figure of a gent with a lute, seated on a tree stump, the silvered dial having Roman numerals and Breguet style hands, the 8 day count wheel movement striking on a single bell, 43cm high x 30cm wide

comprising a girl with rabbits 23cm high, two of boys, one with a puppy, and another porcelain figurine of a boy with a lute 22cm high, all marked to the undersides (4)

Five Swarovski Crystal Models from "Crystal Melodies" - "Harp", "Lute", "Saxophone", Violin and Bow", and "Grand Piano and Stool", all boxed and three with stands

A pair of early 20th century spelter figures, each in the form of a Grecian watercarrier in standing pose with urn upon head, and lute in left hand, raised on an ebonised socle base, height 51cm

A hallmarked 18ct gold shell cameo brooch. Depicting a woman in a flowing dress, playing a lute. Overall length approximately 3.3cm, width approximately 2.5cm, approximate weight 8.3gm

An Elizabeth I/James I walnut carved putti, circa 1590-1620Carved in the round, designed seated on a stump and playing a lute, 31.5cm high

An Islamic 'Ud' lute with maker's label inside, the body 20", overall length 32".

Geoffrey Key (British 1941-) "Lute" Signed and dated 14.7.97, titled on verso, mixed media.32.5cm x 29.5cm (12.75in x 11.75in)Artists’ Resale Right (“droit de suite”) may apply to this lot.The painting is in very good, original condition with no obvious faults to report. The painting is framed and glazed. The frame has some minor scuffs and knocks commensurate with age.

A needlework panelMid-18th century, FrenchDesigned with the muse Polymnia having a lute to her side, accompanied by an amaretto playing a pipe, worked in tent and cross with coloured wools, backed, 60cm x 72cmThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A side table and chairTeak and other timbersInlaid mother-of-pearl, ivory, bone and other timbers decorationTable top of central black on ivory cartouche depicting "Venus with lute player and cupid"Turned legs and inlaid decoration stretchersTurned ivory drawer pull handleTall chair of inlaid decoration splat with black on ivory cartouche depicting "The Rape of Proserpina"Northern Africa, 19th century(signs of wear)82,5x84x54,5 cm (table)106x43x42,5 cm (chair)

An early 20th century bronze of a lute player on marble base signed Ruffalino Besserdich19cm highgood condition

Early C20th oval yellow metal musical box, with lute decoration (missing key), 31.2g, with two unmatched yellow metal keys set with semi precious stones

A framed painting on porcelain of an angel playing a lute, inscribed in pencil and stamped Bonificio: Angelo. H.26 W.21cm.

A Pair of Chinese Sandalwood Lute Tables19th Centuryboth carved with bats at the corners of the apron joined by an interlocking rope design, raised on unusual hoof feet.Height 33 1/2 x width 45 x depth 15 3/4 inches.This lot is located in Chicago.Provenance:Charlotte Horstmann & Gerald Godfrey Ltd., Hong Kong, no. S4/A390, 18 November 1985 (with invoice)Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold "as is," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.

A collection of silver including a silver gilt champlevé enamel vesta, by David Andersen, decorated in shades of turquoise, a stamped silver red lacquer pill box, another silver pill box by Hansford & Ainsworth, with London import marks, a silver trinket box, stamped 800, with repousse and enamel decoration of flowers, a silver and resin necklace, depicting a castle and surroundings,  a set of silver and enamel green rose cufflinks, by S M Levi Ltd, Birmingham, a Mexican silver hardstone inlaid brooch, another stamped 800 brooch, depicting an angel playing a lute (8) Condition Report:Available upon request

Three Lladro figures of children:  reclining boy angel; boy angel with lute & black boy with mandolin; 2 Nao figures:  girl with doll & girl with puppy