An early 20th century bronze hawk alighting upon anchor, wings outstretched; its attention drawn to a small abalone stuck to the three-pronged grapnel anchor with twisted wire highlight, width 49 cm, height 40.5 cm.
Attributed to Franz Von Stuck (1863-1928), Beethoven, the laurel crowned plaster life mask on painted wooden base incised with the composer's name in gold within an egg and dart frame, 47 x 50 cm. Provenance: Daniel Katz, London. Purchased from the above
Franz Von Stuck, 1863-1928, Athlete (1892), bronze, signed 'Franz / Von / Stuck' and stamped 'Guss C. Leyrer Munchen' on base, 66 cm high (including base). Provenance: Mr John Schaeffer Ao, Sydney, Mr Neville Grace, Sydney, acquired from the above.…