A large brass, bronze and silvered metal “late 19th century English” vase, 3ft 8in (1.11m) tall, with intertwined snake and winged lion handles and adorned with medallions representing battle scenes and busts said to represent Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, fetched €5500 (£3440).
Enduring appeal of eclecticism
FRANCE: Pictured right is a restored 18th century two-part fountain basin, with a veined red marble shell topped by a white stone lion head, which sold over expectations for €25,000 (£15,500) at Tajan on January 30
