The Elegance of B&D Auctions
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Lot #15
Antique American Cast Iron Figural Shelf Clock
This lot presents a premier example of American horological artistry from the mid-to-late 19th century, a period when manufacturers combined industrial cast-iron technology with the high-ornamental tastes of the Victorian era. Unlike standard mantle clocks, "figural" specimens were designed as sculptural centerpieces, featuring cast-metal characters that embody the spirit of American history, mythology, or daily life.
Price Realized: $80
Lot #2
French Fireplace Chenet Bronze Satyr & Gilt Brass
This exceptional pair of chenets (andirons) represents the height of French decorative arts from the late 18th to early 19th centuries. Merging functional durability with the structured elegance of the Louis XVI and Empire styles, these hearth ornaments are steeped in the classical "Grotesque" tradition, utilizing mythological figures to bridge the gap between the untamed natural world and the refined interior of the home
Price Realized: $300
Lot #3001
Isfahan Style Persian Carpet Rug 89” x 55”
This carpet is a quintessential example of the Isfahan Style, a design school rooted in the "Golden Age" of Persian weaving. Emerging from the historic artistic hub of central Iran, this style is defined by its rigorous mathematical symmetry and a refined, courtly aesthetic inspired by 17th-century Safavid architecture.Because of their intricate detail and light color palettes, these rugs are prized as "investment art" for formal interiors. They are most effective in spaces where the fine craftsmanship can be viewed up close, such as formal dining rooms, libraries, or as wall-mounted tapestries.
Price Realized: $325
Lot #3000
Bakhtiari Khesti Garden Panel Rug 125” x 84”
The Bakhtiari Khesti Garden Panel rug is one of the most iconic Persian tribal designs, featuring a structured grid of individual "bricks" or panels that represent a bird's-eye view of a traditional Persian garden. Known for their exceptional durability and vibrant storytelling, these rugs traditionally symbolize paradise and abundance
Price Realized: $425
Lot #1
French Winged Victory Candelabra Bronze & Brass
French Winged Victory candelabra are iconic pieces of Empire-style decorative art, originally popularized during the Napoleonic era as symbols of military triumph. These monumental pieces typically feature a central figure of the Greek goddess Nike (Victory) in dark patinated bronze, standing on a gilded sphere and holding aloft several gilt bronze (ormolu) candle arms.
Price Realized: $925
Lot #7
Bernard Limoges Mennecy Sceaux Dinnerwares
Offered here is an exceptional and comprehensive dinner service by Bernardaud, one of the most prestigious names in French porcelain. This service features the timeless "Mennecy" pattern, a 1930s vintage design that pays homage to 18th-century French soft-paste porcelain traditions. The decoration is characterized by delicately rendered exotic birds perched on flowering branches, framed by a scalloped rim with soft floral sprays and a hand-applied gold gilt edge.
Price Realized: $400
Lot #18
Antique Spelter Newel Post Figure Architectural
This imposing Spelter (zinc alloy) figure represents the height of Victorian architectural grandeur, originally designed to crown the grand staircase of a prominent estate. Rendered with remarkable fluid motion, the figure] stands as a commanding sentinel of the home’s interior. Spelter was the preferred medium for these monumental works, allowing for impressive scale and intricate detail while remaining light enough for domestic architectural support.
Price Realized: $80
Lot #52
Girl Two Baskets Figural Bronze after S Bizard
This evocative bronze sculpture, titled "Fillette aux Paniers" (Girl with Baskets), is a celebrated design by the renowned French sculptress Suzanne Bizard. The work captures a poignant moment of rural innocence, depicting a young girl in traditional rustic dress, her weight balanced as she carries two heavy wicker baskets.
Price Realized: $120
Lot #17
Antique Muller Cast Iron Figural Shelf Clock
Offered here is a premier example of American industrial artistry: a Nicholas Muller cast iron figural shelf clock. Renowned for elevating common iron into high Victorian décor, this piece features a masterfully cast sculptural scene integrated into the clock’s architecture.
Price Realized: $120
Lot #21
Painted Carved Wood Rearing Horse Figure
This lot features a dynamic and expertly executed folk art sculpture of a rearing horse, serving as a prime example of traditional woodcarving and hand-applied decorative finishes. Captured in a pose of spirited animation, the figure emphasizes the anatomical power and grace of the equine form, making it a compelling statement piece for collectors of equestrian art or rustic Americana
Price Realized: $90
Lot #55
Waterbury Figural Shelf Desk Clock
This lot presents a premier example of American horological artistry from the Waterbury Clock Company, a titan of the "Brass Valley" industrial era. Merging precision engineering with the sculptural tastes of the Victorian and Art Nouveau movements, this "figural" specimen (often representing a classical deity, a romanticized musician, or an allegorical maiden) was designed not merely as a timekeeper, but as a sophisticated decorative centerpiece for a gentleman’s library or a formal parlor mantel.
Price Realized: $55
Lot #22
Albert Wing Coffee Tin Country Store Albany NY
A quintessential piece of Americana and Upstate New York commercial history, this large-scale country store coffee tin was commissioned by the prominent Albany wholesaler Albert Wing, Sons & Co. The tin features vibrant lithographed graphics, typically centered around their signature "Sunlight" or "Golden" brand motifs, designed to catch the eye of 19th-century patrons from a general store shelf.
Price Realized: $170
Lot #51
Giuseppe Vasari Bronze & Onyx Musketeer
A superb example of the virtuoso metalwork of Giuseppe Vasari (1934–2005), this sculpture depicts a Seventeenth-Century Musketeer in a pose of casual elegance. Executed in Vasari’s signature tri-tone style, the figure is cast in bronze with intricate gold and silver leaf plating, creating a vibrant, luxurious contrast that highlights the textural details of the cavalier’s attire.
Price Realized: $110
Lot #40
Vincenti French Clock Bailey Banks Biddle Retail
This exquisite mantel clock represents the pinnacle of late 19th-century transatlantic luxury, combining the technical precision of French horology with the prestige of a premier American retailer. The case is masterfully crafted in gilt bronze (ormolu), often featuring vibrant Champlevé enamel accents in the Neo-Renaissance or Rococo style.
Price Realized: $80
Lot #16
Figural Winged Griffin Bronze & Copper Sculpture
This imposing sculpture features a Winged Griffin, the mythical guardian of divine power and hidden treasures, rendered in a sophisticated marriage of patinated bronze and hand-wrought copper. Representing a fusion of the lion and the eagle, the creature is depicted in a high-alert "sejant" (seated) pose, capturing both physical tension and regal poise.
Price Realized: $120
Lot #3059
Chateau D'Ax Spa Louis XV Style Italian Armchair
The Chateau d'Ax Spa Louis XV Style Italian Armchair is a handcrafted piece that blends traditional French Rococo design with 20th-century Italian craftsmanship. Produced by the Milan-based firm Chateau d'Ax, these chairs are characterized by their curved cabriole legs, intricate wood carvings, and a focus on luxurious materials like Italian-tanned leather, suede, or floral tapestries.
Price Realized: $35
Lot #19
E.F. Caldwell Edwardian Shelf Clock Jasper Plaque
This exceptional pair of chenets (andirons) represents the height of French decorative arts from the late 18th to early 19th centuries. Merging functional durability with the structured elegance of the Louis XVI and Empire styles, these hearth ornaments are steeped in the classical "Grotesque" tradition, utilizing mythological figures to bridge the gap between the untamed natural world and the refined interior of the home
Price Realized: $450
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The Elegance of B&D Auctions
Click each icon to take a strollthrough the treasure trove we've put together for you
Lot #15
Antique American Cast Iron Figural Shelf Clock
This lot presents a premier example of American horological artistry from the mid-to-late 19th century, a period when manufacturers combined industrial cast-iron technology with the high-ornamental tastes of the Victorian era. Unlike standard mantle clocks, "figural" specimens were designed as sculptural centerpieces, featuring cast-metal characters that embody the spirit of American history, mythology, or daily life.
Price Realized: $80
Lot #2
French Fireplace Chenet Bronze Satyr & Gilt Brass
This exceptional pair of chenets (andirons) represents the height of French decorative arts from the late 18th to early 19th centuries. Merging functional durability with the structured elegance of the Louis XVI and Empire styles, these hearth ornaments are steeped in the classical "Grotesque" tradition, utilizing mythological figures to bridge the gap between the untamed natural world and the refined interior of the home
Price Realized: $300
Lot #3001
Isfahan Style Persian Carpet Rug 89” x 55”
This carpet is a quintessential example of the Isfahan Style, a design school rooted in the "Golden Age" of Persian weaving. Emerging from the historic artistic hub of central Iran, this style is defined by its rigorous mathematical symmetry and a refined, courtly aesthetic inspired by 17th-century Safavid architecture.Because of their intricate detail and light color palettes, these rugs are prized as "investment art" for formal interiors. They are most effective in spaces where the fine craftsmanship can be viewed up close, such as formal dining rooms, libraries, or as wall-mounted tapestries.
Price Realized: $325
Lot #3000
Bakhtiari Khesti Garden Panel Rug 125” x 84”
The Bakhtiari Khesti Garden Panel rug is one of the most iconic Persian tribal designs, featuring a structured grid of individual "bricks" or panels that represent a bird's-eye view of a traditional Persian garden. Known for their exceptional durability and vibrant storytelling, these rugs traditionally symbolize paradise and abundance
Price Realized: $425
Lot #1
French Winged Victory Candelabra Bronze & Brass
French Winged Victory candelabra are iconic pieces of Empire-style decorative art, originally popularized during the Napoleonic era as symbols of military triumph. These monumental pieces typically feature a central figure of the Greek goddess Nike (Victory) in dark patinated bronze, standing on a gilded sphere and holding aloft several gilt bronze (ormolu) candle arms.
Price Realized: $925
Lot #7
Bernard Limoges Mennecy Sceaux Dinnerwares
Offered here is an exceptional and comprehensive dinner service by Bernardaud, one of the most prestigious names in French porcelain. This service features the timeless "Mennecy" pattern, a 1930s vintage design that pays homage to 18th-century French soft-paste porcelain traditions. The decoration is characterized by delicately rendered exotic birds perched on flowering branches, framed by a scalloped rim with soft floral sprays and a hand-applied gold gilt edge.
Price Realized: $400
Lot #18
Antique Spelter Newel Post Figure Architectural
This imposing Spelter (zinc alloy) figure represents the height of Victorian architectural grandeur, originally designed to crown the grand staircase of a prominent estate. Rendered with remarkable fluid motion, the figure] stands as a commanding sentinel of the home’s interior. Spelter was the preferred medium for these monumental works, allowing for impressive scale and intricate detail while remaining light enough for domestic architectural support.
Price Realized: $80
Lot #52
Girl Two Baskets Figural Bronze after S Bizard
This evocative bronze sculpture, titled "Fillette aux Paniers" (Girl with Baskets), is a celebrated design by the renowned French sculptress Suzanne Bizard. The work captures a poignant moment of rural innocence, depicting a young girl in traditional rustic dress, her weight balanced as she carries two heavy wicker baskets.
Price Realized: $120
Lot #17
Antique Muller Cast Iron Figural Shelf Clock
Offered here is a premier example of American industrial artistry: a Nicholas Muller cast iron figural shelf clock. Renowned for elevating common iron into high Victorian décor, this piece features a masterfully cast sculptural scene integrated into the clock’s architecture.
Price Realized: $120
Lot #21
Painted Carved Wood Rearing Horse Figure
This lot features a dynamic and expertly executed folk art sculpture of a rearing horse, serving as a prime example of traditional woodcarving and hand-applied decorative finishes. Captured in a pose of spirited animation, the figure emphasizes the anatomical power and grace of the equine form, making it a compelling statement piece for collectors of equestrian art or rustic Americana
Price Realized: $90
Lot #55
Waterbury Figural Shelf Desk Clock
This lot presents a premier example of American horological artistry from the Waterbury Clock Company, a titan of the "Brass Valley" industrial era. Merging precision engineering with the sculptural tastes of the Victorian and Art Nouveau movements, this "figural" specimen (often representing a classical deity, a romanticized musician, or an allegorical maiden) was designed not merely as a timekeeper, but as a sophisticated decorative centerpiece for a gentleman’s library or a formal parlor mantel.
Price Realized: $55
Lot #22
Albert Wing Coffee Tin Country Store Albany NY
A quintessential piece of Americana and Upstate New York commercial history, this large-scale country store coffee tin was commissioned by the prominent Albany wholesaler Albert Wing, Sons & Co. The tin features vibrant lithographed graphics, typically centered around their signature "Sunlight" or "Golden" brand motifs, designed to catch the eye of 19th-century patrons from a general store shelf.
Price Realized: $170
Lot #51
Giuseppe Vasari Bronze & Onyx Musketeer
A superb example of the virtuoso metalwork of Giuseppe Vasari (1934–2005), this sculpture depicts a Seventeenth-Century Musketeer in a pose of casual elegance. Executed in Vasari’s signature tri-tone style, the figure is cast in bronze with intricate gold and silver leaf plating, creating a vibrant, luxurious contrast that highlights the textural details of the cavalier’s attire.
Price Realized: $110
Lot #40
Vincenti French Clock Bailey Banks Biddle Retail
This exquisite mantel clock represents the pinnacle of late 19th-century transatlantic luxury, combining the technical precision of French horology with the prestige of a premier American retailer. The case is masterfully crafted in gilt bronze (ormolu), often featuring vibrant Champlevé enamel accents in the Neo-Renaissance or Rococo style.
Price Realized: $80
Lot #16
Figural Winged Griffin Bronze & Copper Sculpture
This imposing sculpture features a Winged Griffin, the mythical guardian of divine power and hidden treasures, rendered in a sophisticated marriage of patinated bronze and hand-wrought copper. Representing a fusion of the lion and the eagle, the creature is depicted in a high-alert "sejant" (seated) pose, capturing both physical tension and regal poise.
Price Realized: $120
Lot #3059
Chateau D'Ax Spa Louis XV Style Italian Armchair
The Chateau d'Ax Spa Louis XV Style Italian Armchair is a handcrafted piece that blends traditional French Rococo design with 20th-century Italian craftsmanship. Produced by the Milan-based firm Chateau d'Ax, these chairs are characterized by their curved cabriole legs, intricate wood carvings, and a focus on luxurious materials like Italian-tanned leather, suede, or floral tapestries.
Price Realized: $35
Lot #19
E.F. Caldwell Edwardian Shelf Clock Jasper Plaque
This exceptional pair of chenets (andirons) represents the height of French decorative arts from the late 18th to early 19th centuries. Merging functional durability with the structured elegance of the Louis XVI and Empire styles, these hearth ornaments are steeped in the classical "Grotesque" tradition, utilizing mythological figures to bridge the gap between the untamed natural world and the refined interior of the home
Price Realized: $450