A 19th century oil on tin of medium proportions depicting smoker's in a tavern after David Teniers The Younger (1610-1690)
Weight: 2 kilograms
The effect has created a wonderful and unique patina throughout the work
A foliate apron sits above the legs with the chair back featuring a central carved bird amongst an intricate foliate design within which hide more bird forms
by Ugo Cipriani (1880-1960)
Gilt Bronze Bust Of Ajax, c.1880 Books - History A 19th century oil onA handsome French gilt bronze of good proportions depicting 'Ajax', after the antique. Ajax is recorded in The Illiad as a, tower of strength to the Achaeans and, the best man among the Thracians, being both brave and of great stature. Helen of Troy described him as, huge Ajax, bulwark of the Achaeans. He is one of the strongest warriors for the Achaeans, second only to his cousin Achilles. His epic duel with Hector, resulting in a tie, is detailed in