Murrle Bennett Gold, Peridot and Mother-of-Pearl Bracelet
Bracelet from Murrle Bennett crafted in 9 ct. gold, so very typical of the style of jewellery supplied by them to Liberty’s during the early 1900’s. Openwork in design with alternate rectangular and square sections,…
Archibald Knox Gold Pendant for Liberty
Gold pendant with an openwork entrelac design from the drawing board of Archibald Knox and dating from circa 1905. Set with a central blister pearl drop and with a turquoise matrix lower drop, this pendant…
‘Lady on The Seine’ by Dietz Edzard*
Ornately framed oil on canvas by the German born artist Dietz Edzard (1893-1963). This is an atmospheric half length portrait of an elegantly dressed young woman taking refreshment whilst seated on a verandah raised above…
Loetz ‘Candia’ Vase with Silver Overlay
Little cabinet vase from Loetz in opaque ‘Candia’ glass with a trefoil rim, further decorated with an applied Art Nouveau ‘Silberiris’ design in pure silver. Loetz collaborated with a company in the US known as…
WMF Flower Dish
Pewter flower dish from WMF with the original green cut glass removable liner. So Art Nouveau, with its flowing outline, featuring an openwork whiplash design framing leaves and berries of ivy. Originally electro-plated but most…
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Counting the Pennies*
Item Description
Hugely characterful study of an elderly gentleman sitting on a bench, dating from around 1895, by the German artist Eduard Stellmacher (1868-1929). We should probably have titled this “Counting the Pfennigs”.
The poor old chap has a worried frown on his face and is holding a coin in his right hand whilst looking for another in his waistcoat pocket.
This is a wonderfully atmospheric and well modelled piece with lovely detail in his face and clothes. From his demeanour you can’t help wondering if he was once a more affluent fellow and has now fallen on hard times.
Around 44 cm high and signed on the bench E. Stellmacher. The base has received some professional restoration which cannot be seen on display.