Bust three-quarters left in uniform with medals.

Friedrich II, Duke of Anhalt (1856-1918; 1904 Duke), German General and Composer

Probably Mägdesprung foundry

About 1910

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Pair of gilt bronze firedogs of high quality, each comprised of a rearing horse draped with a tasseled and embroidered saddle cloth whose front legs rest of an upright foliate shield with central diaper pattern, possibly after a design by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) for an equestrian monument; the base is sarcophagus shaped with exaggerated, foliate scrolls at each corner, with a central cherub mask resting upon an ornate shield, the legs are likewise comprised of foliate scrolls resting on split, outwardly scrolling feet; with slight variations to the shield upon which the mask rests; the back open and the interior rough as expected.
Oval black basalt intaglio with profile portrait of bearded man
On a four-footed, square base with arched skirt and a border of palmette motifs, a stand in the form of a laurel wreath supported by a swan with outstretched wings and stylized floral elements, with three prongs on each side for jewelry.
Heavy, bulbous vase with wide mouth made of beige stoneware and covered with a thick black glaze over brown and with a semi-transparent gray glaze over the shoulder and running down the sides through which appear flecks of goldish brown and tan, the glaze flecked throughout with bits of clay, the foot left glaze free.