Pair of Montparnasse early 20th century picture frames in original paint/gilded finish.

 France circa 1930.

H 57cm x W 66cm x D 8cm

This alabaster group depicts The Pancrastinae, also known as The Uffizi Wrestlers, a celebrated Hellenistic composition immortalizing two naked athletes locked in combat. The sculpture captures the climactic moment of the pankration—a brutal blend of wrestling and boxing that was among the most demanding events of the ancient Olympic Games. The sculptor demonstrates a masterful understanding of anatomy and movement: the taut musculature of each figure, the twisting torsos, and the intense interlocking of limbs are carved to convey both strength and strain. The smooth, luminous alabaster accentuates the play of light across the figures’ forms, lending the scene an almost ethereal vitality. Reproducing the celebrated marble group housed in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, this work reflects the 19th-century neoclassical revival and the era’s fascination with antiquity. Alabaster—valued for its translucency—was a favoured medium among Italian sculptors seeking to reinterpret classical masterpieces for the grand tours of Europe’s elite. The Pancrastinae remains one of the most dynamic and admired examples of ancient athletic sculpture, symbolizing both the physical ideal and the intellectual engagement with competition and harmony. The present alabaster reduction exemplifies the enduring appeal of classical subjects in 19th-century European art.

Rare Art Deco carved wooden lioness on marble base by Eugene Emile Borga, France c1925

Marks: To base

Dimensions: Height  7½ inches (19cms), Width 20⅞ inches (53cms), Length 5⅜ inches (13.5cms)

Condition: Excellent (historic professional restoration to base)

Cleopatra – Art Deco patinated bronze and marble figure of Cleopatra reclining by Demetre Chiparus France c1930 

Marks: Marked Chiparus

Dimensions: Height 6¾ inches (17.25cms), width 17 inches (43cms), depth 5⅜ inches (13.75cms)

Condition: Excellent

Modernist abstract still life by A. V. Arkel featuring geometric forms, layered colour and expressive brushwork, blending Cubist influence with depth.

42cm wide

34cm high

3cm deep

Atmospheric Neapolitan coastal scene depicting fishing boats on calm blue waters beneath sunlit cliffs, painted with fine detail and Mediterranean light.

45cm wide

39cm High

3.5cm deep

Expressive abstract painting by James Bates featuring layered impasto, bold colour and gestural mark-making, creating a dynamic, textured and emotive composition.

60cm wide

60cm High

3cm deep

Expressionist still life by Maurice Bismouth depicting fish and fruit on a draped table, painted with bold colour, textured brushwork and modernist sensitivity.

54cm wide

46cm high

6cm Deep

Luminous landscape painting by Edouard Desoussa depicting a sunlit garden and hillside village, painted in expressive brushstrokes and rich green tones.

61cm wide

52cm High

3.5cm Deep

Atmospheric Impressionist Parisian street scene of “Place du Theatre”with elegant figures, tree-lined boulevards and café awnings, capturing the timeless romance of 20th-century Paris. Carved Wooden Montparnasse Frame, Illegible Signature by the artist

68cm wide

57cm High

7cm Deep