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Lot 449
Unusual late Victorian silver combined spirit flask and cigarette case of shaped form with engraved initials and dedication (Chester 1900) maker's mark rubbed, together with an Edwardian silver cigarette case with engraved initials (Birmingham 1905) maker's mark BP/DC. All at approximately 7ozs. Spirit flask 11.5cm overall length. (2)
Lot 414
Brett Payne silver necklace, with stirrup shaped links with gold coloured central sunflower detail with trigger clasp fastening length 51cm, together with a pair of matching bi coloured drop earrings with screw back fittings, and a pair of matching circular bi coloured clip-on earrings, all hallmarked Sheffield 2003 silver and makers mark BP, with two branded Brett Payne boxesCondition Report: gross weight 131.7 grams All in good overall condition, minimal scratching and light tarnishing to silver. Clasps and earring fittings all in good working order. Brett Payne is a leading British contemporary silversmith. Based in Sheffield he is Known for his large silverware items but also has made intricate jewellery collections.He regularly exhibits in the UK and internationally and has won many awards. His silverware is included in the V&A collection, The Cutler's Company and The House of Lords
Lot 93
Y A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND PARTRIDGE-WOOD BANDED SOFA TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1815 The pair of frieze drawers opposing false drawers 71.5cm high, 158cm wide, 70.5cm deepProvenance: Private collection acquired from Edward A. Nowell, Wells The elegant raised and arched stretchers are a signature design of Gillows. An almost identical example, made for Stephen Tempest of Broughton Hall is illustrated in Susan E.Stuart's, Gillows of Lancaster and London1730-1840, Volume I, Antiques Collectors Club, 2008, pg 264, fig 268A closely related Gillows sofa table sold Christie's, Important English Furniture, Inc. The Mermaid House Collection, 12 November 1998, Lot 68, £9,200 (Excl. BP). Another, sold in these rooms, Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art, 30th Nov 2022, Lot 168, £6,500 (Excl. BP) Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.Observations, losses and restorations include: there is some fading; the drawer linings and much of the carcass are oak, giving a robust quality to this sofa table; the arched stretcher belies the stability of the table; perhaps there has been some restoration possibly concealed by the dark staining to the underside of the drop leaves and hinged supports and the top has probably been cleaned at some stage.A robust sofa table of classical clean design of high quality.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 82
A FINE GEORGE II FIGURED WALNUT CHEST ON CHEST CIRCA 1730 Cross banded and feather inlaid throughout, the cavetto cornice above three short and six long drawers and a brushing slide between fluted canted corners, the lower drawer with an inlaid concave 'Star Compass' medallion 183.5cm high, 105cm wide, 55.5cm deepProvenance: The Surtees Family, Westdrums, AberdeenshireA very closely related chest sold Sotheby's, The Norman Adams Legacy 1923-2009, 21st April 2009, Lot 45 (£28,750 incl. BP). Condition Report: Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 40
A BOW PORCELAIN POLYCHROME KANGXI-STYLE PLATE WITH SCALLOPED RIM CIRCA 1755 Painted with a Chinese woman with fan before a rocky outcrop 18cm diameterFor a similar example from the Frank Arnold Collection, see Bonhams London, The Frank Wheeldon Collection of English Porcelain, 23rd January 2008 Lot 18 (£1,440 incl. BP.). Condition Report: Foot rim chips, some rubbing to the gilding and enamels. Chip to scallop edge of rim at 7 o'clock. Other small nibbles to rim.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 1
A FINE WILLIAM & MARY OLIVEWOOD OYSTER VENEERED CABINET ON STAND CIRCA 1690 With holly banding and inlay, the doors opening to reveal a fitted interior of drawers around a central cupboard enclosing small drawers, the stand with 'barley twist' supports 165cm high, 109cm wide, 50cm deepProvenance: Aston Court, Shropshire For a closely related cabinet on stand see Sotheby's, Tom Devenish: A Collection of Important English Furniture, 27th April 2008, Lot 1 ($73,000 excl. BP). Condition Report: The marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits, chips and losses. Various old repairs throughout. Lock and escutcheons to main doors appear to be of the period and key present to operate. Handles to interior are likely replacements, handles with remnants of gilding. No alternative marks and holes from previous handles. Steel lock to interior door is late 18th century with associated key to operate. Some fading to the interior. Several legs of the stand appear original, at least one is a very well matched replacement. Rear panels of the cabinet section are possibly 18th or early 19th century replacements. Some old cracks and stains to drawer linings as expected for age.Turned bun feet are later replacements designed in an appearance of which is entirely in keeping.Possible later elements to the stretcher of the stand. Main door hinges are probably 18th century replacements.Drawer of base previously had a Georgian loop handle, now holes have been carefully filled, current handles are in period style.Highly attractive and refined veneers throughout including selected 'oyster' cross grain mouldings. Overall a highly impressive cabinet on stand, made to a very high standard. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 172
A GEORGE III PAINTED AND POLYCHROME PAINTED SETTEE IN THE MANNER OF SEDDON, SONS AND SHACKLETON, CIRCA 1790 94cm high, 146cm wide, 54cm deep A closely related painted settee sold Christie's, A Private Collection From Eaton Square & Anouska Hempel, 2nd May 2013, Lot 137 (£13,750 incl. BP) Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.Observations: the paint finish is distressed with some cracks and small missing sections to the fretwork backs; some leg repairs and reinforcements including a spliced front leg; some replaced seat rails and corner blocks; aged upholstery.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 35
A LARGE PAIR OF EARLY LOUIS XV CARVED GILTWOOD AND GESSO MIRRORS CIRCA 1730 With marginal mirror plates 220cm high, 127cm wide For a related pair of mirrors, see Christie's New York, The Connoisseur's Eye (2738), 24th October 2013 ($25,000 incl. BP). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. The gilding has been refreshed in places at some point and bears the expected wear and fading, revealing the underlying bole in places. Some old chips and splits Some old repairs Some cracks to marginal plates The upper plate to one of the mirror and some of the marginal mirrors appear to be original and have the expected wear, sparkle and foxing. The remaining plates have age and also bear some losses and bloom but are later replacements. The reverse of the frames with old holes from previous hanging fixtures. Overall of great scale and weight and carving Please see all additional images for extent. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 298
Y A CARVED EXOTIC HARDWOOD MODEL OF A RECUMBENT CAMEL LATE 19TH CENTURY 27cm high, 12cm wide, 35cm long A closely related set of three hardwood camels sold in these rooms, Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (14599), 29th November 2023, Lot 455 (Sold £1,600 excl. BP)
Lot 214
A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY PLATE OR SALVER STANDS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1815 38cm high, 20.5cm wide, 12cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, St Peter Port, Guernsey For an almost identical pair of stands see Sotheby's, Powderham Castle, 29th September 2009, Lot 141 (£6,500 incl. BP); another pair sold in these rooms, 29th November 2024, Lot 289 (£3,780 incl. BP).
Lot 51
A ST. CLOUD PORCELAIN MILK-JUG AND COVER CIRCA 1740 Of fluted baluster form, painted in the Kakiemon style with trailing plants and banded hedges, with a collector's label to base for Wilfred Ariel Evill 14cm high Provenance: Sotheby's London, The Evill/Frost Collection Part III, 16th June 2011, Lot 303 (£4,375 incl. BP) Brian Houghton Gallery, acquired 6th December 2012 Henry Lawrence Collection (1925-2016) and thence by descent Condition Report: Examined under UV light. No restoration detected. A couple of rsmall frits by the foot rim and short section of yellow enamel to the rim by the spout. Firing fault to the foot rim. Please see additional images available from the Dept. upon request.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 228
Y A FINE PAIR OF REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRONZE MOUNTED HALL OR WINDOW SEATS IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS HOPE, CIRCA 1815 73.5cm high, 83cm wide, 46cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, London A very closely related pair of seats sold Christie's London, Important English Furniture and Carpets, 23rd November 2006, Lot 32 (£33,600 incl. BP)
Lot 599
λ FREDERICK LESLIE KENNETT FIBP (1924-2012), A SET OF SIX BLACK AND WHITE GELATIN SILVER PRINTS CIRCA 1950 Depicting details of 'The Descent from the Cross' by Donatello, circa 1460, San Lorenzo, Florence, each with studio stamp to the reverse 'F.L. Kenett, The Studio, 4 Eldon Road London W8', framed the images 40 x 50cm, the frames 52 x 63cm Born in Berlin in 1924, Frederick Leslie Cohen (later Kenett) came to England in 1939 and joined the US Intelligence Corps where his lifelong interest in photography began. He was once described by the art historian T G Rosenthal, as 'unquestionably the greatest photographer of sculpting in the world'. Another set of six framed photographs by the artist depicting details of the Parthenon Sculptures from the British Museum, sold in these rooms, Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art in collaboration with de Gournay (14732), 27th March 2025, Lot 520 (£7,926 incl. BP).
Lot 323
A PAIR OF ITALIAN CARVED WALNUT SGABELLO HALL CHAIRS PROBABLY TUSCANY, 16TH OR EARLY 17TH CENTURY The triangular panelled backs unusually with head profiles carved with ears 103cm high, 55cm wide, 48cm deep For a related pair of sgabello chairs see Christie's, Interiors, London, 9th January 2013, Lot 490 (£1,375 incl. BP). Condition Report: Both chairs with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old chips, splits and losses. The expected evince of old worm resulting in some losses - see images. Some old filler applied to timber in places. Various sold repairs and some replacement elements - see images for details. Both chairs structurally sound. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 407
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY AND BURR ELM DODECAGONAL PARQUETRY OCCASIONAL TABLE CIRCA 1825 70cm high, 55.5cm diameter Provenance: Crawford Priory, Fife, ScotlandA closely related occasional table sold in these rooms, 26th June 2024, Lot 441 (£1,400 excl. BP). Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The table top is tilted at an angle; the table has a hinged tilt top; there are some veneer losses and repairs; some evidence of old worm; the top has veneer cracks corresponding to a split visible to the underside with some traces of glue; the triform possibly with later casters suggested by holes from previous fixings and some later nail heads.Though this table would benefit from some restoration it is unusual being ten-sided and the colour, figuring and pattern of parquetry is appealing.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 90
A LARGE CARVED GILTWOOD MIRROR IN THE MANNER OF JOHN LINNELL, 19TH CENTURY 138cm high, 95cm wide This mirror previously sold in these rooms as part of a pair, Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics, and Works of Art, 30th March 2022, Lot 159, £13,000 (Excl. BP) Condition Report: Some marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and uses. Some old splits, chips and losses to the frame. Some old glued repairs. The gilding has been refreshed at some point and bears the expected wear, fragmentary loss and rubbing revealing the underlying bole in places. The mirror plate has age but is likely an old replacement, it has some sparkle and minor loss, see images. Overall of great stature and presence in the room. The reverse of the frame with old holes from previous hanging fixtures, the back board is likely replaced. Please see all additional images as a visual reference to this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 547
Y A CEYLONESE CARVED EBONY BERGERE ARMCHAIR PROBABLY GALLE DISTRICT, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY 103cm high, 67cm wide, 70cm deepA related Ceylonese chair sold in these rooms, Fine Furniture, 26th & 27th March 2025, Lot 80 (£3,800 excl. BP). Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.Losses and restorations include: the caning is later; there is some scratching and wear to some dark staining finish; there are some cracks to the feet and some joints; there is some patching; repairs to the arm support joints; the feet with some lossesA Ceylonese crisply carved robust armchair.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 356
A PAIR OF RÉGENCE PATINATED AND PARCEL GILT BRONZE REARING HORSES EARLY 18TH CENTURY Set on variegated rouge griotte marble bases 25cm high, the bases 21 x 10cm For comparison see the single Regence horse with distinctive saddle design sold Christie's London, Noble & Private Collections Part I, 25th April 2017, Lot 105 (£5,000 excl. BP) Condition Report: The bronzes with wear commensurate with age and handling. Paler patination to raised extremities, notably tops and details of heads. Front leg and rear of spine and tail. Traces of what appear to be original gilding to the saddle cloth and with dirt to surface which has turned crusty to recesses. Almost certainly remounted on bases, both of which show restorations of varying ages more conspicuously under UV. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 545
A SET OF TWENTY FOUR BERLIN (KPM) PORCELAIN NEUOZIER DINNER PLATES CIRCA 1891-1915 Each decorated in deutsche Blumen with gilt foliate borders and gilt rims, the reverse with various dates in script, blue sceptre marks, printed iron-red orb and KPM marks, printed WR monogram with Prussian royal crown above in iron-red for Emperor Wilhelm II 25cm diameterProvenance: Christie's London, Silver, Porcelain and Glass from the Royal Prussian Collection (6697), 31st October 2002, Lot 842 (£2,629 incl. BP)
Lot 129
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1770 The feet with leather casters 92.5cm high, 63cm wide, 62cm deepThe design of this armchair corresponds to a suite at Aske Hall, Yorkshire, which was probably supplied to Sir Lawrence Dundas (d.1781) for his London mansion 19 Arlington Street. A second giltwood suite of the same pattern was also supplied to Dundas and was photographed by Country Life while still at Arlington Street in 1933. A giltwood stool from the Arlington suite was sold at Christie's, London, 31st January 1999, and part of the remainder of the Arlington suite was sold by Cicely, Countess of Zetland, Christie's, London, 10th May 1973, lot 123. A mahogany stool corresponding to this pattern was sold Christie's, London, 50 Years of Collecting: The Decorative Arts of Georgian England, 14th May 2003, lot 129 (£32,265 incl. BP).For a related chair see Christie's, London, Interiors including Flair, 23rd November 2016, Lot 285, (£1,750 incl. BP). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits, chips and minor losses. Some evidence of old worm to the seat rails. Some old tack holes from previous upholstery. Leather castors are a sign of good quality. The upholstery in good clean condition with just some minor marks and scuffs. Some minor movement to the arms but generally in good stable condition overall. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 179
Y A PAIR OF ITALIAN ROSEWOOD, WALNUT MARQUETRY AND PARQUETRY COMMODINI BOLOGNA, CIRCA 1800 Depicting Bacchus to the front panels 82cm high, 63cm wide, 41cm deep For a comparable pair of commodini that sold in these rooms see, Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art in collaboration with de Gournay, 26th and 27th March 2025, Lot 162 (£5,500 excl. BP). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Some old chips, splits and lossesSome old repairs - including some veneer repairs and small timber insetsSome evidence of old worm with filler use in some places to disguiseSome additional pitting/indentation to the topsBoth of solid stable structure overallPlease see all additional images as a visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 286
A LARGE REGENCY GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRROR CIRCA 1815 83cm diameter, 11cm deep Provenance: Private Collection Acquired from Victoria Tompkins Fine Art Ltd, Fulham Road, London A closely related mirror was sold Christie's, The Gyrn Castle House Sale, 17th June 2006, Lot 83 (£9,000 incl. BP). Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, and abrasions consistent with age and use. The back with signs of previous wall fixings as expected ; signs to the back of slots from a previous possible crest; A giltwood convex mirror of impressive size.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 370
A REGENCY MAHOGANY CELLARET OR WINE COOLER ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1815 The hinged top enclosing fittings for three wine bottles and four magnums, the sides with ormolu lion mask and ring handles 59cm high, 59.5cm wide, 50cm deepAn identical cellaret attributed to Gillows sold Christie's, Chieveley House, Berkshire and Five Private Collections, London, 19th March 2020, Lot 85 (£4,375 incl. BP).A related design for a cellerette or 'gardevin' is in the Gillows' Estimate Sketch Books (ESB 344/99, 27 August 1805, no. 1771).See Susan S Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster & London 1730-1840, volume I, p332, pl 382, for a Gillows dressing table with identical double moulded beading, triple beaded edges and related ring turned and reeded legs. Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are some old repairs to the legs with some metal braces where the legs meet the base of the cellaret. Intact and useable with just some small movement to some legs.The interior large bottle removeable section has some cracks.The lid holds itself firmly.There is no key for the original lock.Of strong Gillows design with a classical line, outset corners, quality reedings and mouldings; the grand scale size and good cuts of well figured timber also typical of Gillows work in this Regency period.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 71
A GEORGE II FIGURED WALNUT AND PARCEL GILT WALL MIRROR CIRCA 1730-1740 148cm high, 85cm wide, 16cm deep A very similar mirror formerly in the collection of the Earl of Haddington, is illustrated in G. Child 'World Mirrors, London, 1990, p.88, fig.87. Another features in Georgian Furniture, The Victoria and Albert Museum, revised and edited by D. Fitz-Gerald, 1969, fig 10. A closely related mirror sold Christie's London, The English Collector & Tapestries - 500 Years Decorative Arts Europe (5882), 31st October 2012, Lot 215 (£23,750 incl. BP)
Lot 375
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CLOTHES PRESS IN THE MANNER OF PHILLIP BELL OR HENRY KETTLE, CIRCA 1760 The serpentine panelled doors enclosing three mahogany and oak lined sliding trays, the base with a fall front secretaire drawer enclosing fittings and a leather inset, a machine engraved formica inventory label to the back 'BM 254' 188.5cm high, 111cm wide, 63cm deepProvenance: Burford Priory, Burford, OxfordshireThough there are a number of comparable clothes presses with related distinctive serpentine panels to the doors, the feature of a secretaire drawer seems unusual.For clothes presses with related shaped cartouche panels see Christie's, Style and Spirit, 16th September 2015, lot 597, (£3500 exc. BP) with a paper label 'Henry Kettle, (Successor to Mr. Philip Bell), CABINET MAKER Upholder & Undertaker, at No.23, in St. Pauls Church-Yard, LONDON; and another, Lyon & Turnbull, Fine Antiques, 30th March 2011, lot 260, (£7500 exc. BP), with a paper trade label 'Philip Bell, Cabinet Maker and Upholder, at the White Swan, Against the South Gate in, St Pauls Churchyard London, Funerals Perform`d'.Like their contemporary, Giles Grendey, Bell and Kettle favoured cartouche shaped re-entrant panels and the use of high quality well figured timbers as demonstrated with the present lot.Similar cartouche-panelled doors are first seen on linen presses labelled by the London maker Giles Grendey (1693-1780), then on presses by Philip Bell and Henry Kettle.The serpentine panels of this bureau-cabinet relate to those of a bed, with antiquarian panelled headboard and canopy, acquired for Knebworth House, Hertfordshire in the 1740s and attributed to the Clerkenwell cabinet-maker Giles Grendey (d. 1780). Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use. Some old minor chips, splits and losses Some minor evidence of old worm, some old repairs The door lock looks original and has one key; the drawer locks are later and have no key The handles to the drawers are likely original There is a plastic inventory number to the interior of one of the secretaire drawers 'RP 378'; the suede inset writing surface is later.Features of this secretaire clothes press such as the choice cuts of timber, carved cornice, re-entrant cartouche shaped panels, original shaped trays and secretaire fittings combine to make this comparable to the work of Bell, Kettle or Grendey.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 543
A VICTORIAN OAK AND BRASS MOUNTED LETTER BOX LATE 19TH CENTURY With a frieze drawer above a brass plaque inscribed 'TELEGRAMS' 27cm high, 46.5cm wide, 22cm deep Provenance: The Contents of Brunel Manor, Torquay, Devon; formerly known as Watcombe Park Brunel Manor and its gardens were designed by Scottish architect William Burn (1789 - 1870) to be the retirement home of famed engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859). Brunel passed away before the house was completed and the property and surrounding lands were eventually acquired by James Crompton in 1873, when it was re-named Watcombe Park. For a post box of similar form by Asprey, London, see Dreweatts, Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art, 11th September 2024, Lot 538 (£2,800 excl. BP).
Lot 347
A LARGE BEECH, ELM AND OAK REFECTORY TABLE EARLY 19TH CENTURY One long frieze with a pull out chopping board 78.5cm high, 299.5cm wide, 87cm deep Provenance: Bonhams Oxford, The Oak Interior Including The Caspall Collection (21835), 1st October 2014, Lot 403 (£4,750 incl. BP) Private Collection, Oxfordshire Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips, splits, losses and repairs Some evidence of old worm - some filler has been used in places to fill vacant holes and disguise. Some sections of inset timer to the beech top (see images) The table overall of solid and stable structure - later brackets applied to the corners and the underside. Sympathetic attention from a qualified restorer will greatly improve the appearance of the top. The pull out board to the side is possibly a later addition. Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 232
A WILLIAM IV OAK AND BRASS BOUND STICK STAND CIRCA 1835 Four division interior, lion mask ring handles to the sides 61.5cm high, 31.5cm wide, 24cm deep For a nearly identical stick stand, albeit in mahogany, see Christie's London, The English Collector (10697), 21st May 2015, Lot 114 (£5,250 incl. BP). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. The brass banding of clean and polished appearance with some lifting/ bending, it is possible that this is a later replacement, see images. The handles also of clean and polished appearance. The painted metal liner to the interior is a later replacement. Of solid stable structure overall. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 59
A FINE GEORGE I BURR WALNUT CHEST ON CHEST CIRCA 1725 Crossbanded and feather inlaid throughout, the graduated drawers flanked by fluted canted corners, an ink inscribed provenance label to one drawer, engraving to the brass handles 184cm high, 107cm wide, 55cm deep Provenance: The ink inscribed label 'This tall boy was left by Lady Trafford to Mrs. Hannath ... Mr. Marshall of Waldence ... Wisbech bought it and left it to ... Mrs. J. Phillips she left it to ... her son George Frederick ... in 1899'For a closely related chest see Christie's, A Passion for Walnut, The Parry Collection, 25th March 2010, Lot 13 (£34,850 incl. BP) Condition Report: Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 194
Y A LOUIS XV KINGWOOD, TULIPWOOD, WALNUT AND ORMOLU MOUNTED COMMODE BY JOHANNES LEFEVRE, DATED 1764 Inscribed 'Fecite Johannes Lefevre 1764', the marble probably Spanish brocatelle 97.5cm high, 148cm wide, 81cm deep Provenance: Christie's, Ven House, Somerset, 21st & 22nd June 1999, Lot 459 (£21,850 incl. BP) Though there is no listing for Johannes Lefevre, ebeniste Louis Michel Lefevre is recorded maitre in 1749. For related commodes see P Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Francais du XVIII siecle, Paris, 1989, p. 497-498. Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The marble top has some chips and losses with some repairs; it is stable but has a gap in one place between the top and base.There are some veneers lifting, missing and replaced; the finish has a dryness to it with some subtle fading, and around the base an opacity (almost water marking); the figuring of the timber is excellent.The drawer linings are solid walnut; there is one key; the carcase is largely pine and oak; there are some repairs and some later blocks; there is some evidence of old worm.The commode is grand in scale, form and materials, and is solid but relatively untouched mellow condition (ie not bearing a modern varnish).Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 26
A FINE AND RARE QUEEN ANNE NEEDLEWORK WALNUT AND BEECHWOOD WING ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1710-1715 The serpentine crest rail flanked by wings continuing to out-scrolling arms, the seat cushion resting on an ogival shaped seat rail on squared cabriole supports, covered overall in 18th century needlework worked in gros and petit point polychrome wool with silk highlights depicting the Baptism of the Eunuch of Ethiopia by Philip (Acts VIII.26-39); details including the chariot, attendants and open Scriptures on the seat derive from an illustration by Matthew Merian of Basel in the 1627 New Testament published in Frankfurt (M. Swain, pp. 77-78) 138.5cm high, 82.5cm wide, 80cm deep Provenance: With Frank Partridge Ltd, London, circa 1928 Mr. Robert Tritton, Godmersham Park, Canterbury, Kent Collection of Irwin Untermyer, 1964 Sold Christie's New York, Living With Art: Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (3797); 14th & 15th December 2015, Lot 113 ($47,500 incl. BP) Private Collection Literature: Exhibition of Art Treasures under the Auspices of The British Antique Dealers' Association, Grafton Galleries, London, 1928, no. 31, p. 9 C. Hussey, 'Godmersham Park, Kent, III', Country Life, 2 March 1945, p. 377 (shown in the Library at Godmersham). Y. Hackenbroch, English Furniture with some furniture from other countries in the Irwin Untermyer Collection, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1958, pl. 47-48, figs. 70-71 Y. Hackenbroch, English and Other Needlework, Tapestries and Textiles in the Irwin Untermyer Collection, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1960, pl. 100-101, figs. 138-139. M. Swain, 'Pictorial Chair Covers: Some Engraved Sources', Furniture History, 1975, pp. 77-78, figs. 164-166, 168. Highlights of the Untermyer Collection of English and Continental Decorative Arts, New York, 1977, p. 71, no. 121.Exhibited: London, Grafton Galleries, Exhibition of Art Treasures under the Auspices of The British Antique Dealers Association, 1928, no. 31 (with Frank Partridge) Condition Report: Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 535
EUGÈNE MARIOTON (1857-1933), A LARGE BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP 'LA DANSE' EARLY 20TH CENTURY Entwined amorous figures of Zephyr and Psyche, signed to cast E Marioton and foundry mark for E. Colin & Cie, Paris 82cm high For comparable examples of this work by the same foundry please see: Christie's New York, 24th November 2009, lot 217 ($11,875 inc. BP). Christie's New York, A GOLDEN AGE: An Important Collection of 19th Century Furniture & Decorative Art, 16th October 2018, lot 45, ($10,625 inc. BP). Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning.The whole dusty and with surface dirt notably to recesses. Scattered verdigris, spotting possibly from storage in damp conditions. Rubbing to surface patina, notably to raised details of clothing and anatomy, including but not limited to arms, legs, torso and base. The whole will benefit from a sympathetic clean and wax. Some movement around joint to his right leg with 0.5mm thin joint crack visible Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 83
A FINE PAIR OF GEORGE II GILTWOOD AND BRECHE VIOLETTE MARBLE CONSOLE TABLES IN THE MANNER OF WILLIAM KENT, CIRCA 1735-1740 83cm high, 75.5cm wide, 56cm deepProvenance: An Important Private collection, acquired from Partridge (Fine Arts) Ltd London, 13th June 1989, $185,000 (a printed copy of the original invoice is available to the purchaser of this lot).A very similar pair of console tables was sold in these rooms, 16th October 2024, Lot 262 (£83,160 incl. BP).These impressive tables, which would have been entitled 'Roman tables' in early 18th century pattern books, were designed in the antique manner as sideboard-tables for a banqueting hall. The ornament of the frame is intended to recall ancient poetry such as Ovid's Metamorphoses or Loves of the Gods, and as such the spread eagle would recall its role in bearing away the youthful Ganymede to serve as Jupiter's cup-bearer at the banquet of the Gods. The eagle's claws rest upon a scallop shell, an iconic representation of the goddess Venus.The original design of this early Georgian eagle-supported pier-table is associated with Lord Burlington's protegé, the architect William Kent (d. 1748), who was granted the title 'Master Carpenter' of King George I's Board of Works. In 1725, Kent featured Roman eagles in his illustrations for Alexander Pope's translation of The Odyssey, Homer's epic poem which recounted the history of Rome's foundation after the Trojan Wars. Kent used scenes from The Odyssey in his Roman-mosaic ceiling for King George I's apartment or gallery at Kensington Palace. Condition Report: Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 457
HENRI LÉON THIÉBAUT (1855-1899), A LARGE BRONZE URN 'LA MER' LATE 19TH CENTURY With pseudo-handle in the form of a merman rising to embrace an nude arching nymph, in his arms, the other in the form of a rearing sea creature, body with a seascape featuring a merman and nymph amongst the waves and birds flying above, a series of scallop shells encircling the foot, with original separate metal interior liner, signed to cast H THIEBAUT and with foundry mark THIEBAULT FRERES PARIS 66.5cm high, approximately 45.5cm wide across the body Henri Léon Thiébaut was the son of Victor Thiébaut and co-director of the Thiébaut Frères foundry which undertook casting work for Sarah Bernhardt, Rodin and Camille Claudel. In this design he would seem to be drawing work from another sculptor Auguste Ledru for whom the firm produced figural urns. For a comparable example of this urn please see, Hotel des Ventes de Senlis SARL, 15th November 2015, Lot 282 (£2,191 excl. BP)
Lot 30
A WILLIAM & MARY BURR ELM CHEST OF DRAWERS CIRCA 1710 Herringbone banded, of small proportions, with an unusual arrangement of eight short drawers, all retaining original engraved brassware 74cm high, 83cm wide, 52cm deepA related burr elm chest sold Christie's New York, English Furniture (1823), 30th April 2007, Lot 3 ($36,000 incl. BP). Condition Report: marks, scratches, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.Various timbers used to appealing effect including elm herringbone banding, walnut, burr oak and burr elm, giving a lively depth to this neat chest of drawers. Some small losses and some replacements as expected for age. Evidence of old worm as expected on timber of this ageThe top right drawer is only drawer has a lock which is later, lacking key.The brass escutcheons appear to be original with one later replacement to the lower right drawer. The replacement well matched and has age but not the same level of wear as the remainder. the brass drop handles have just one hole and secured with wires, though the rose head handle backs appear to be later. The drawer linings are oak, there are various splits and some minor division to floors of drawer linings. Many are retained in position with glued strips of textile/ fabric to underside of drawers as often seen. Some possible replaced elements to drawer linings as often seen for age of piece the walnut turned feet are later replacements in keeping with period style. A chest with an unusual drawer arrangement, pleasing compact proportions and interestingly figured cuts of timber.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 604
Y A PRESERVED MALE AFRICAN LION, PANTHERA LEO EARLY 20TH CENTURY Modelled standing full length on an stained wood I-shaped base with castors, now wearing a gilt metal theatrical crown 127cm high, 210cm long overall Provenance: Sold in these rooms, Aynhoe Park: The Celebration of A Modern Grand Tour: Day 1 & Day 2, 20th January 2021, Lot 75 (£14,000 excl. BP)
Lot 669
A TEAK 'MACKINTOSH' GARDEN BENCH AFTER THE DESIGN BY CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH, CONTEMPORARY 86cm high, 260cm wide, 87cm deep This bench is a direct copy of a garden bench by Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1686-1928) and supplied for Walter Blackie at Hill House circa 1912. For the original article executed in stained oak, see Christie's London, 20th Century Decorative Art & Design (7620), 28th October 2008, Lot 24 (£8,750 incl. BP).
Lot 244
A FINE PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY LIBRARY BERGERES ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1815 All legs with brass spoked casters, with scarlet leather upholstered arms and squab cushions 93cm high, 64cm wide, 74cm deepThe caned bergere of this form, named the 'Ashburnham' chair, features in Gillows 1803 Estimate Sketch Book, no. 1721 (City of Westminster Library). Drawings of similar chairs also appear in the firm's early 19th century room plans preserved at the Victoria & Albert Museum. The baluster arm evolved from a chair pattern illustrated in Thomas Sheraton's Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book, 1793, p. VI, and its reeded back reflect Gillows' early 19th century Grecian style.A nearly identical pair were sold by the late Colonel Sutton Nelthorpe, Scawby Hall, Sotheby's, 11th April 2002, Lot 96 (£47,000 incl. BP) and another pair at Christie's, 22nd November 2007, Lot 729 (£36,500 incl. BP).
Lot 113
A PAIR OF MAHOGANY AND PARCEL GILT WALL LANTERNS IN GEORGE III STYLE, PROBABLY BY COLEFAX & FOWLER 58.5cm high, 27cm wide, 17cm deep A closely related pair of wall lanterns sold Christie's, European Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries and Carpets (9974), 24th Nov 2004, Part Lot 117 (£3,585 including BP). Condition Report: Generally good. Mild margin scuffs. Slight foxing to back mirror plates, probably by design. Formally fitted with electric lights, now removed and with drill holes visible inside at the base. Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 597
A MONUMENTAL ITALIAN LIBRARY GLOBE 20TH CENTURY Of large proportions, the painted body with flags and capital cities, with metal bound equator, on a typical stand 171cm high overall, the sphere approximately 130cm Provenance: Sold in these rooms, Aynhoe Park: The Celebration of A Modern Grand Tour: Day 1 & Day 2, 20th January 2021, Lot 189 (£3,000 excl. BP)
Lot 40
Collection of Studio Pottery, including a flared conical bowl by Tessa Fuchs (1936-2012), painted with an owl in fight, in pale blue wash, impressed TF mark, 16.3cm diam., a Dorset Pottery stoneware flambe glazed two-handled jar with gourd-shaped neck by Adrian Lewis-Evans, impressed mark, painted AS mark, a stoneware small plate painted with a frog in the Japanese style, on oatmeal glazed ground, unmarked, two stoneware small circular dish with combed motif, a stoneware pouring bowl with grey flecked glaze, impressed BP mark, another bowl similar, smaller, a stoneware hedgehog money box, a collection of studio pottery with incised JW marks, including a flared bowl of lily pad form, a cockerel-moulded plate and other items
Lot 132
Matchbox Regular Wheels pair of Major Packs. (1) M1 BP Autotanker - with rear silver trim, gloss black base, 24-tread black plastic wheels (2) M8 Thornycroft Articulated Mobil Gas Tanker with 24-tread grey plastic wheels - Excellent to Excellent Plus, labels with discolour in Good to Good Plus type B5 & D1 boxes. (2)
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