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A Collection of Silver Brooches & art Deco buttons & jewellery; Art Deco woman buttons, Victorian Silver and enamel Greek key design brooch fitted with a citrine gem stone. Silver bar brooch with purple stone, Silver Agate ring, five Aztec style buttons & other items

William Mitchell (Cumberland, 1806 - 1900)"Silver Strand, Loch Katrine", the small beach promontory with abandoned rowing boat, beyond, a dinghy traverses the Loch before a distant wooded shore and the Trossach peaks, signed and dated 1884 verso, in gilt slip and acanthus, laurel and Greek key moulded frame, 49 cm x 79 cm overall[Mitchell was born in Maryport and established a reputation as one of Cumberland's leading maritime artists. Examples of his work are held at Carlisle Art Gallery, Maryport Maritime and Whitehaven Museum.]

Exquisite Daum France crystal sculpture titled Athena, designed by renowned Mexican architect and designer Pedro Ramirez Vazquez (1919-2013). This striking modernist interpretation of the Greek goddess Athena features an abstracted, faceted form that captures light beautifully, enhancing its sculptural depth. Signed by the artist and etched with Daum France, this piece exemplifies Daum's mastery in fine crystal artistry. A remarkable addition to any collection of contemporary glass art.Artist: Pedro Ramirez Vazquez (Mexico, 1919-2013)Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 5"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

RUSSIAN SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY, Icon of Virgin and Child Housed within silvered oklad and kyot Overall 36 x 31cmRussian icons, central to Orthodox worship, developed after the Christianisation of Rus’ in 988, drawing on Byzantine models. The earliest surviving works include 11th-century mosaics and frescoes in St. Sophia Cathedral, Kiev. By the 12th century, regional schools in Novgorod and Vladimir produced panel icons alongside monumental painting.The Mongol invasion (1237–1480) disrupted production, but revival followed in the late 14th century with Theophanes the Greek (c.1340–c.1410), whose dynamic style is seen in his 1378 frescoes in Novgorod. The Moscow school dominated the 15th century under Andrei Rublev (c.1360–1430), creator of the Trinity (c.1410–25, Tretyakov Gallery), and later Dionisius (c.1440–1502), whose refined manner is exemplified at Ferapontov Monastery.In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the Godunov and Stroganov workshops, supported by elite patrons, advanced intricate miniature styles. By the mid-1600s, Simon Ushakov (1626–1686), working at the Kremlin Armoury, introduced Western elements, marking the close of the medieval tradition under Peter the Great. The Temple Gallery, London, founded in 1959 by Richard Temple—described by Byzantinist Kurt Weitzmann as “the foremost dealer in icons”—has supplied works to institutions including the British Museum, the Louvre, and the Menil Collection, and remains a leading authority in Byzantine and Russian icon art.

LAI FONG OF CALCUTTA (CHINESE, ACT. 1870-1910)The ship 'County of Linlithgow' running under shortened sail in high seasSigned, inscribed and dated 'Lai Fong/Calcutta/1898' (lower right)Oil on canvas24 x 34in. (61 x 86cm.)Sotheby's London: Marine Pictures and Nautical Works of Art, 11th May 1994, lot 176.County of Linlithgow was a 2,300 ton four-masted cargo ship built by Barclay Curle & Co in 1887 for R & J Craig of Glasgow. In 1919 she was sold and converted to a twin screw tanker for vegetable oil. Sold on to Greek owners in 1923 for use as a petroleum carrier, she was renamed Katerina in 1937 and sunk as such in an air raid on Methana, Piraeus on 23rd April 1941. Extensive craquelure, very little retouching, relined.

A LARGE QUANTITY OF ASSORTED FIGURINES to include six dog ornaments depicting a cockapoo and multiple Shih Tzu figures to include Leonardo Collection, height of tallest 40cm (some nibbles in places across all), three Leonardo Collection lustred dancing figures (wear to gilt in places), an art glass fish, length 38cm (possibly originally had fins), two Willow Tree sculptures, a circular wall plaque of a classical Greek scene (loss to one of the leaves), a Regency Arts 'Sun Soaked' figure, a quantity of period-style figures (qty) (Condition Report: some scuffs and nibbles in places)

Ca. 450 BC. A Greek red figure Lekythos of slender form with rounded shoulders tapering to a narrow foot, the vessel is surmounted by a flared funnel mouth and complemented by a single vertical handle. Executed in the red-figure technique on a lustrous black-glazed ground, the primary register features a dynamic scene of two female figures in profile, one presenting a casket and mirror to a winged Nike, who approaches with graceful stride, her form delicately articulated with flowing drapery and detailed wings. The reverse displays a standing female figure holding a mirror, the entire composition bordered above and below by continuous meander friezes. The fine draftsmanship and spatial economy suggest attribution to a workshop of the so-called "School of the Providence Painter," active in mid-5th century B.C. Athens. The use of delicate contour lines and balanced proportions exemplifies the high classical style at its zenith.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9383, Antiquities, Lot. 386.Size: 320mm x 110mm; Weight: 725gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Swiss art market; Ex. Swiss private collection since 2022; Ex. Swiss private collection since 1971 (With receipt from the Casa Serodine Gallery, Ascona, January 19, 1971).This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. AD 1 - 300. A matched pair of gold earrings, each composed of a central spherical pearl bead held between two gold wire loops and framed within a twisted gold ring. Below the bead is a ribbed trapezoidal gold plate from which two suspension loops hang, each terminating in a pearl dangle. The ear wire extends from the back and loops over the top through a small attachment ring.For similar see: F. H. Marshall, MA., catalogue of the Jewelry, Greek, Etruscan and Roman in the department of Antiquities British museum.cat. 2648, Plate LV.Size: 23-24mm x 45940mm; Weight: 4gProvenance: Private London collection; formerly in South German private collection 1980s-early1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 100 - 250. A necklace formed of a series of 17 gold settings containing inset white glass elements with central ridges, framed by beaded wire. Between each pair of settings are short linking loops, and the lower edge of each unit is fitted with a double drop of small pearls suspended from U-shaped gold attachments.For similar see: Marshall, Catalogue of Jewellry Greek, Etruscan and Roman, 1911, Cat. 2749, 2730.Size: 120mm x 30mm; Weight: 18gProvenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. AD 100-300. An oval carnelian intaglio engraved with a depiction of Eros riding a dolphin showing the nude figure seated astride the animal with wings extending behind his shoulders. The dolphin is shown in left profile, its head slightly raised and tail curled upwards, positioned above a series of curved lines representing waves. The intaglio is mounted within a broad gold bezel, flanked on either side by granulated spheres and scroll-shaped elements extending from the concave hoop.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1987,0212.188; Richter G.M.A., Catalogue of Engraved Gems. Greek, Etruscan, and Roman, Plate XLII, nos. 313, 314.Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 6.46gProvenance: Private London collection; formerly in South German private collection 1980s-early1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. AD 100 - 200. An oval-shaped intaglio depicting the bust of Serapis, a syncretic deity combining elements of Greek and Egyptian gods. He is shown in his left profile with a full beard, long wavy hair falling to the neck, and a modius (grain basket) atop the head. The intaglio is set in a gold ring of a thick, rounded hoop that widens at the shoulders and narrows towards the back.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA56445C; Christie's, Live Auction 22523, Antiquities, 9 April 2024, Lot 183.Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 8.04gProvenance: Private London collection; previously Denier collection, France 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. AD 100 - 300. A red jasper intaglio engraved with a Gryllos motif, combining a bearded mask in left profile, an equine protome rising from the top, and a ram’s head facing right. This composite figure is supported on rooster legs. The intaglio is set within an oval bezel of a gold ring with a slender hoop that broadens slightly towards the shoulders.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1814,0704.1468; Richter G.M.A., Catalogue of Engraved Gems. Greek, Etruscan, and Roman, Plate LXIII, nos. 541, 545.Size: D:19.76mm / US: 10 / UK: T 1/2; Weight: 9.78gProvenance: Private London collection; previously Denier collection, France 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. 450 BC. A Greek red-figure hydria of rounded form with a round mouth, flanked by two horizontal handles and a vertical one at the rear for pouring. The body is beautifully painted in the red-figure technique, depicting a dramatic mythological scene. At the centre sits Agamemnon, regally enthroned and holding a sceptre, clad in a himation and cuirass, with his round shield resting beside him. To the left stands the aged priest Chryses, portrayed with a long beard and veiled head, extending his arm in supplication, bearing ritual attributes, probably a phiale or a shallow bowl, as he pleads for the return of his daughter, Chryseis. On the right, a female figure, likely a handmaiden or Chryseis herself, is shown in profile with an outstretched arm, her posture charged with pathos and subtle resistance.For similar see: J Boardman, Vasi Ateniesi a figure Rosse, Rusconi, 1992, ISBN 88-18-91032-9, n. 352 - 355.Size: 190mm x 180mm; Weight: 415gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Ca. AD 800 - 900.A solid gold cross pendant with broad arms engraved with a Greek inscription running vertically and horizontally across the front face. A wide suspension loop is positioned at the top for attachment.For similar see: The Glory of Byzantium, Art and Culture of the Middle Byzantine Era, Edited by Hellen C. Evans and. William D. Wixom, 1997, Cat. 225, p. 331.Size: 32mm x 18.3mm; Weight: 14.2gProvenance: Private London collection; previously acquired from a Belgian collection (1980s-1990s). This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. AD 300 - 400. A marble relief depicting a Genius Cucullatus. The figure is shown frontally, wearing a deeply pleated mantle with a pronounced hood covering the head. The facial features are simply rendered. An inscription in Greek runs along the bottom edge of the slab. Mounted on a modern display stand.Size: 225mm x 120mm; Weight: 1.21kgProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. AD 500 - 700. A gold ring with a circular bezel inlaid with niello, inscribed in Greek across three lines: “ΚΕΒ / ΟΗΘΙΔ / ΟΜΝΑ”. The bezel is joined to a plain, rounded hoop and is flanked by small gold spheres positioned at the shoulders.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number AF.237.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 6gProvenance: Private London collection; previously in a 1990s UK collection of Ancient Art. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. 1200 - 1000 BC. A carefully curated selection of socketed bronze arrowheads is presented, each featuring a central midrib and tapering to sharp points. The blades vary in shape, with some displaying barbed designs while others have plain triangular or leaf-shaped profiles. The sockets are deep and cylindrical, engineered for secure attachment to wooden shafts. These arrowheads exhibit a rich green and cuprite patination over mottled surfaces, indicative of burial in a dry, iron-rich soil. This type of arrowhead was widely used across the Aegean and the broader Eastern Mediterranean from the Early Iron Age onward, reflecting the evolving martial and hunting practices in Greek-speaking regions.For similar see: O. W. Muscarella, Bronze and Iron, Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cat. 76 - 89, p. 61 - 63.Size: 120-140mm x 18-20mm; Weight: 150gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

Ca. AD 600. A gold ring with a circular bezel inlaid with niello, depicting the Virgin Mary in bust form, shown frontally with hands raised. Her head is framed by a halo, and flanked by the Greek inscription ΜΡ ΘΥ (abbreviation for Μήτηρ Θεοῦ, “Mother of God”). The bezel is joined to a plain, rounded hoop, and is flanked by two pairs of small gold spheres positioned at the shoulders.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 595; J. Spier, Byzantium and the West, Jewelry in the first Millennium, cat. 14D2; The British Museum, Museum number AF.489.Size: D:19.76mm / US: 10 / UK: T 1/2; Weight: 6gProvenance: Private London collection; previously in a 1990s UK collection of Ancient Art. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.

SPYRIDON SCARVELLI (Greek, 1862-1942), watercolour - 'Paysage a Bedrechein', camel and figures on the edge of town, signed, inscribed 'Cairo', and titled on gilt slip, 44 x 25cmsProvenance: private collection DenbighshireNotes: Badrashin is located 30km south of Cairo on the west bank of the Nile, in the district of Giza. Spyridon Scarvelli was born on the island of Corfu and studied at The Corfu School of Art, continuing his studies in Trieste and Rome. On his return to Corfu, he worked with other artists on the fresco in the Achilleion - the summer residence of Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria. For a period Scarvelli lived in Egypt, a land inspiring many of his works. Working predominantly in watercolour he is characterised by his exploration of light and colour, and his ability to capture the warmth of his subject matter. His work is found in many public and private collections, notably, The National Gallery, Athens, The Athens Municipal Gallery, The Municipal Gallery of Corfu, The Municipal Gallery of Rhodes and The National Bank of Greece.Comments: framed and glazed.

Assorted Lot to include Napoleonic and Military Porcelain Soldier Figurines, Royal Doulton Character Jugs, Art of Chokin Plate, Royal Doulton Lobster Man, Eagle Quartz Table Clock, Resin Sculpture of David, Resin Sculpture of Greek Goddess, and others.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Series of four exotic landscape drawingsCharcoal on paperUnsignedFramed & glazedLargest measures approx. 62cm x 51cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Portrait Study of a Young Man on Yellow GroundOil on canvasUnsignedFramedMeasures approx. 56cm x 56cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Collection of circa 12 life drawing sketches, circa 2009, some double-sidedGraphite pencil, colour pencil & sepia pencilUnframed, rolledUnsigned To include female and male models in various positions for anatomical study. Measures approx. 84cm x 60cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Believed Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Naive study of owl and barn Graphite and colour pencil on paperUnsignedFramed & glazedMeasures approx. 51cm x 71cm including frameRobin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Art sketchbook, circa 2004-05Colour pencil, ink, graphite pencil & more on paper To include sketches of religious icons, portraits of famous figures such as Frida Kahlo, still life scenes, studies after Picasso, erotic & nude scenes, studies of animals etc; three-quarters full.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Nude portrait of Woman on Brown BackgroundOil on canvasUnsignedFramedMeasures approx. 80cm x 58cm including frameRobin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Portfolio of circa 100+ life drawing sketches, 2008-2015, some double-sided.Graphite pencil, ink, watercolour, charcoal, colour pencil & sepia pencilUnframedUnsigned To include models such as Magdalena, Ronnie, Neil, Judith, Matthew, Tom, Chiara, Alan, Marcus, Liz, Emma, George & John, depicted in full body, portraits, anatomical body part studies etc. Studies include a pig and a goat, dancers, flute player.Largest measures approx. 85cm x t0cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Portrait of lady seated on a floral sofaOil on canvasUnsigned UnframedMeasures approx. 60cm x 60cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Portrait of a Nude Male with boxOil on canvasUnsignedUnframedMeaures approx. 82cm x 71cmRobin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Full body life-drawing portrait of female sitterPencil on paperUnsignedFramed & glazedMeasurs approx. 88cm x 63cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Art sketchbook, 2013Colour pencil, graphite pencil & more on brown paper To include sketches of portrait studies, nude & erotic scenes, and what appears to be a self portrait comparison between 2013 & 1969. Album only partially filled.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Three studies of full body nude figuresGraphite & colour pencil, and pastel on paperUnsignedEach framed & glazedLargest measures approx. 64cm x 46cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Collection of circa 14 life drawing sketches, one dated 2009, some double-sidedGraphite pencil & sepia pencilUnframed, rolledUnsigned To include model called Gabriel, and other male & female models in various body positions for anatomical study. Measures approx. 84cm x 60cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Portrait of seated Lady with Black BootsOil on canvasUnsignedFramedMeasures approx. 74cm x 56cm including frameRobin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Portrait of male sitter in thinking positionCharcoal on paper Unsigned Framed & glazed Measures approx. 87cm x 62cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Three untitled etchingsBlack etching on paperUnsignedFramed & glazed The lot to include an etching depicting figures with shadows, an etching with figure of woman in the background and hyena in the foreground, together with a dark etching depicting masked figures. Largest measures approx. 30cm x 36cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Portrait of lady sitter with ponytailOil on canvasUnsigned Unframed Some polystyrene remnants on canvasMeasures approx. 75cm x 61cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Collection of circa 8 life drawing sketches of female sitter Chiara, one dated 14th Jan 2009Charcoal on paperUnframed, rolledUnsigned Each drawing depicting the model / sitter on a sofa setting in various positions for anatomical study.Measures approx. 84cm x 60cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Seven etchings on paper of a group of malesUnsignedUnframed Each depicting a group of males at a bar with bottles around. The lot to include seven etchings, together with original sketch & copper plate.Copper plate measures approx. 17cm x 20cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Ten original acid-etched copper plates The collection including mythical depictions, surrealist scenes, men at the bar, a surrealist scene with crucifix & artist to the side, together with a larger plate depicting a life drawing class. Largest measures approx. 41cm x 50cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Portrait of male sitter in black and whiteCharcoal, chalk and pencil on paper Unsigned Framed & glazedMeasures approx. 80cm x 115cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Portrait of a lady with red hairOil on canvasUnsigned FramedMeasures approx. 48cm x 50cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Two Portrait studies of seated Male SittersOil on canvasUnsignedUnframedLargest measures approx. 41cm x 30cmRobin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Portrait of a Seated Rugby Player (model name Joshua)Oil on canvasUnsigned UnframedMeasures approx. 92cm x 72cmRobin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Drawings at the Breakfast Table, 17 Gay Street Bath 2015Folder of studies & sketchesWatercolour, ink & pencil studies, many on newspaper To include studies of Queen Elizabeth II, sporting stars studies after classical scenes such as the disrobing of Sebastian, etc. Album appearing full but many leaves blank. Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Collection of circa 11 life drawing sketches, circa 2009, some double-sidedCharcoal on paperUnframed, rolledUnsigned To include mythological depictions, portraits, nudes, life drawing sessions, and more. Measures approx. 84cm x 60cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Two life-drawing sketches Graphite & Colour pencil life drawing UnsignedFramed & glazed The lot including a study of Classical subjects, together with a nude study of male sitter. Largest mesaures approx. 50cm x 50cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Art sketchbook, circa 2008Colour pencil, graphite pencil & more on paper To include sketches of nude studies, portrait and bust studies from life drawing classes & similar; sketchbook full.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Two art sketchbooks, undatedColour pencil, graphite pencil & more on paper To include sketches of religious icons, still lifes, historical characters, a watercolour satirical sketch of Camilla & Prince Charles' wedding, a study of popular figures such as Diana Ross & Mahatma Gandhi, mythological & classical scenes.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British school, 1939-2023)Untitled - Portrait of a Lady Laying on Orange & Blue BlanketsOil on canvas UnsignedFramedMeasures approx. 74cm x 104cmv including frameRobin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Portrait Study of seated female sitterCharcoal on paper Unsigned Framed & glazedMeasures approx. 78cm x 60cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Portrait of a Man in Grey Shirt and blue groundOil on canvasUnsignedFramedMeasures approx. 93cm x 81cm including frameRobin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Portrait of lady with a water bottleOil on canvas studyUnsigned UnframedMeasures approx. 61cm x 46cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Portrait of male sitter with hat Pencil on paper Unsigned Framed & glazed Measures approx. 87cm x 62cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Large collection of life drawing sketches, circa 2009Graphite pencil, charcoal & sepia pencilUnframedUnsigned Sitters including Liz, Tom, Magdalena & Matthew, depicted in various poses for anatomical sketches, as well as mythological subjects. Dated & model names to slips of paper attached.Largest measures approx. 64cm x 51cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Portrait of a Man In Red PoloshirtOil on canvasUnsignedUnframedMeasures approx. 40cm x 30cmRobin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Two portrait studies on white groundOil on canvasUnsigned Unframed Each measures approx. 50cm x 40cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023)Untitled - Portrait of a Man by The WindowOil on canvasUnsignedFramedMeasures approx. 83cm x 70cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Portrait of nude female sitter with guitar & fluteOil on canvasUnsigned UnframedMeasures approx. 46cm x 61cm.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.

Robin Symes (British, 1939-2023) Untitled - Three Male NudesColour etching on paperUnsignedMounted, framed & glazed Each depicts a couple of nude males in front of a brick wall. Each etching is a slightly different version from the other. Each measures approx. 45cm x 41cm including frame.Robin Symes, (b.February 1939) was among London’s best-known and most successful antiques dealers in the seventies, eighties and nineties before being unmasked as a key player in an international criminal network that traded in looted archaeological treasures. Sometime during the 1960s, Symes met Christo Michaelides, a Greek heir to a family of shipping magnates, and separated from his wife. The encounter gave birth to a life-long relationship between the two, which ended with Christo’s sudden death in 1999. After Michaelides’ death, his family took legal action to recover his share of the Symes company's assets, and when the matter went to trial, Symes was found to have lied in his evidence about the extent and value of his property. He was subsequently charged with and convicted of contempt of court, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, of which he served seven months. After these seven months in HMP Pentonville, Symes enrolled at the Prince’s Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School at Kensington Palace) and started a life-drawing course. What you can explore in this exclusive auction are never-before-seen sketches, preparatory drawings, oil on canvas paintings, pastels, copper-plates, etchings and entire portfolios of projects. Each hand-painted / drawn by Symes during his time studying art.