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CARTIER: A GOLD 'ÉCROU DE CARTIER' BRACELETThe oval bracelet designed as a circular reeded bolt with four movable nuts and two stationary nuts, in 18K rose gold, signed Cartier, numbered FUF*****, Swiss assay mark, European convention mark, with maker's case and outer box, size stamped 15 Condition Report: Clasp closes securelySuperficial signs of wear, overall in good conditionRetail price on Cartier website: €8,400.-https://www.cartier.com/Item/Index?cod10=25372685655706578&langId=5&queryID=0050c72039e11b665b223e841ce06b50&share=%7B%22size%22%3A%2215%22%7D&siteCode=CARTIER_FRLink for Cartier sizes for bracelets:https://www.cartier.com/ycm/resource/blob/636914/fa7bff01921cb25d91cf5b0a4e69fd9e/bracelet-sizing-table-fr-data.pdfTotal gross weight 25.8g

Collection of Hasbro My Little Pony and Care Bears to include 27 x Hasbro Gen 1 My Little Pony figures in different colours and variants and 26 x Care Bears including different variants featuring Grumpy Bear, Share Bear, etc

RESTITUTION & UNJUST ENRICHMENT -- HEDLEY, S. & M. HALLIWELL, eds. The law of restitution. (2002). Ocl. -- P. BIRKS & F. ROSE, eds. Lessons of the swaps litigation. 2000. Ocl. -- A. JONES. Restitution and European community law. (2000). Ocl. -- F. GIGLIO. The foundations of restitution for wrongs. 2007. Obrds. -- S. DEGELING. Restitutionary rights to share in damages. (2003). Obrds. -- And 2 o. (7).

Dinner for 4 at The Peacock at Cutthorpe with a magnum of red wine - Enjoy a three-course dinner for four at the award-winning Peacock at Cutthorpe. Includes a magnum of red wine to share. A perfect evening of great food and company in a beautiful countryside setting.

1902 Rock Island Company, 1900 Bank of Bengal and Twenty Well Stone & Brick Company share certificates

Share (Bernard) & Bolger (William) The Bed that Went Whoosh / and / to Dublin / to Ossory / to Moyle / and Lost Whiskers / to New York, 6 vols. 4to, D. (Allen & Figgis) 1964-65, First Edn., illus., decor., bds. (6)

A pair of vintage M.I. Hummel figurines by Goebel, West Germany. The first figurine, titled Baker (model 198/I), features a young boy in a chef's outfit proudly holding a jelly mold. The second figurine, Begging His Share (model 9), depicts a boy offering a treat to a black puppy. Both pieces are hand-painted porcelain with vibrant detail, and the Chef's Delight figure retains its original Goebel tag and certificate of authenticity. Bases are marked with the Goebel West Germany backstamp.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 5"HCountry of Origin: GermanyCondition: Age related wear.

ENGLISH SCHOOL C.1835 Portrait of Rear-Admiral Sir Robert Lewis Fitzgerald in his Library Oil on canvas, 75 x 59cmRobert Lewis Fitzgerald (1776-1844) married Jane Welch at Melcombe Regis in August 1800. Fitzgerald was awarded a share in the compensation of the Hyde estate in St Thomas-in-the-Vale Jamaica in right of his wife Jane Fitzgerald (q.v.), one of the daughters of Richard Welch, the former Chief Justice of Jamaica. Fitzgerald was Knighted in 1835 and died in January 1844 at Bath aged 68, Vice Admiral of the Red. 'This officer is descended from a younger branch of the very ancient and noble house of Leinster, in the kingdom of Ireland, and nearly related to the Earl of Kingston.' Edinburgh Gazette 4439 04/12/1835 p. 1. Five sons and four daughters survived of eleven children, including Maria Phillipa (1813-1845), Georgina Favell (1817-1841), Charlotte Mary (1819-1823), James Lewis (1806-1835) and George Milner (1816-1843). 

Collection of twenty seven pre 1900 British Company share certificates

Collection of forty five World share certificates

Collection of thirty seven post 1900 British Company share certificates including many well known

A FINELY DETAILED 1:44 SCALE BUILDER'S STYLE MODEL FOR THE TORPEDO BOAT H.M.S. JACKAL ORIGINALLY BUILT BY R. W. HAWTHORN LESLIE & CO., HEBBURN [1911]the 66in. laminated and carved hull with plated propellers, planked decks with detailed metal, wood and composite fittings as appropriate throughout, including name and secondary armament and torpedo tubes on turntables, fitted boats in davits, ventilators, and much other fine detailing, mounted within glazed wooden case with brass plate -- 25½ x 74 x 16½in. (65 x 188 x 42cm.)An 'Acheron'-Class destroyer of 1,010 tons, Jackal joined the Grand Fleet in 1914 as part of the First Destroyer Flotilla. She was present at the Battles of Heligoland Bight and Dogger Bank (receiving a share of the Prize Money for the first action), and, in company with Hornet rescued 650 men from H.M. Armoured Cruiser Argyll when it grounded on Bell Rock, Dundee 28th October 1915. On 17th April 1917 she and her companion Badger rescued 570 survivors from the hospital ship Lanfranc which had been torpedoed by UB-40 (see lot 288). Shortly after this Jackal and Hornet were assigned to the Mediterranean and were in a rare action with five modern Austro-Hungarian torpedo boats attempting to disrupt shipping, despite Hornet catching fire and being disabled, the Austrians turned tail before reinforcements arrived. Jackal was also present at the Allied passing of the Dardanelles in 1918. She was broken up in 1920.

A SCIMITAR PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN JAMES KEARNEY WHITE R.N. ABOARD H.M.S. NORTHUMBERLAND BY NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, ST. HELENA, 1815the 31in. curved steel flat blade with faint etching, brass quillon guards with cast and engraved foliate decoration, shaped polished stone grip with tassel hole to end, contained in brass mounted leather scabbard with medallion facings by suspension loops, the top locket engraved From Napoleon Buonaparte / To Captn. James Kearney White / St. Helena, October 1815. / H.M.S. Northumberland -- 36in. (91.5cm.) overallJames Kearney White (1782-1828) and thence by descent. James Kearney White (1782-1828) enjoyed a lively career in the Napoleonic Wars during which he was awarded a £50 Lloyds sword for an heroic action capturing the Dutch brig-corvette Atalante and, as a 'lucky' prize captain, had made his crew wealthy - and happy enough - to present him with the magnificent silver-mounted sword represented by lot 177 whilst he was in command of the gun brig Peruvian. This was just before the Battle of Waterloo and it was whilst Peruvian happened to be lying becalmed at Ostend when Major the Hon. Henry Percy (1785-1825), the only one of Wellington’s aides to have survived the carnage at Waterloo unscathed, arrived with the news of the great victory, White took drastic action: With no wind in the offing, he immediately ordered Peruvian’s gig lowered and, after selecting four of his strongest crew, the six men, including both White and Percy who did their share at the oars, rowed the sixty-four across the Channel to Broadstairs where the two officers hired a fast post-chaise-and-four and raced to London bearing the momentous news of Napoleon’s defeat. Napoleon famously handed himself over to Captain Maitland aboard the Bellerophon where he remained for two weeks from the 26th July whilst the British Government decided his fate. Whilst there, Admiral Lord Keith (C-in-C North Sea) had such an unpleasant interview with Napoleon that an eyewitness recorded it was judged proper to deprive the refugees of their arms. A good many swords, and several brace of pistols..were brought down to the gun-room, where they remained for some hours*. Napoleon was transferred to Northumberland and, when she sailed for St. Helena, Peruvian was one of her escorts and was despatched to Guernsey to pick up a supply of wine for Napoleon’s consumption in exile - a very personal service rewarded by the presentation of this sword. It seems that White and Napoleon got to know and respect each other as latterly White was able to report on the Emperor's health when he was returning on a routine trip a few years later. White's active years seem to have worn him out and his health declined sharply enough in 1828 to have his will drawn up. Dictated in the third person, he left clear instructions for all his swords, including this one: ...I give to Arthur White now under my command The Mameluke Sabre said to belong to Napoleon Bonaparte... and it's presumed his nephew, Arthur, had the top locket engraved as he must have heard the story of his uncle's encounter with Napoleon many times.* George Home: Memoirs of an Aristocrat, and Reminiscences of the Emperor Napoleon, by a Midshipman of the Bellerophon. London, Whittaker & Co., and Bell & Bradfute, Edinburgh, 1838.Blade has small patches of corrosion but remains sharp, close examination shows the top third was once finely etched but this is now almost invisible.; the scabbard is scuffed and the top section now loose, but overall in fair condition.

FLEETWOOD MAC/ CHICKEN SHACK/ SAVOY BROWN - LP PACK. A quality selection of 10 rock LPs. Artists/ titles include Fleetwood Mac inc Mr Wonderful (7-63205, record VG+/ sleeve VG+), Fleetwood Mac (7-63200, VG+/ VG), The Pios Bird Of Good Omen (S7-63215). Chicken Shack inc OK Ken (7-63209), 40 Blue Fingers (MOVLP104). Savoy Brown inc Lion's Share (SKL 5152), A Step Further (SKL 5013), Blue Matter (SKL 4994), Jack The Toad (TXS 112) and Shake Down (375 066-5). Condition is generally VG to Ex+.

From The Estate Of Bob Baker - TV / Film Projects - a collection of memorabilia from various early TV projects, including; various original period press stills / photographs (some cut to size / annotated), some later Dr Who K9 photographs (used for signings), and some behind the scenes images from unknown productions. All c1970s. Robert ‘Bob’ Baker (1939 to 2021) was a British television and film writer. He was best known for working on the original series of Doctor Who – during which he co-created the now iconic character of K9, and for being a co-writer of the Wallace and Gromit films The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit and A Matter of Loaf and Death (in which the character Baker Bob is named after him). Baker’s work with Aardman Animations earned him a share of two Academy Awards, and two BAFTAs. Baker was born in St George, Bristol. Previously sold in our 2023 'Bob Baker' Estate Auction

Tottenham Press Packs + Annual Reports: Large heavy box with potentially 100 items to include share prospectuses, Champions League press packs, Interim + Annual Reports. Interesting lot of items not easily available to the public. Instructions to sell.

Three Chinese blue and white ‘floral’ shallow bowls, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662–1722). Each is heavily potted and painted with floral decoration on both the interior and exterior, with the mouth rim covered in brown glaze and bordered by geometric bands above and below. Two bowls share the same design, while the central one features a slightly different pattern. Approx. 15.5cm each. 清康熙 青花花卉紋臥足碗（共3只）All in very good condition except for a few firing-related imperfections. 整體品相良好，僅見少許燒造瑕疵。

Marco Angolo del Moro. Mars und Venus. 2. Hälfte des 16. Jahrhunderts. Kupferstich auf Bütten. 31,5 x 19 cm. In der Platte oben rechts signiert (MA). Partiell unter Passepartout montiert und unter Glas gerahmt. Bartsch/Le Peintre graveur (XVI.206.5). - Die mythologischen Geliebten Mars und Venus teilen einen intimen Moment in einer Höhle, während der geflügelte Amor nachdenklich auf seine Hände schaut. Venus hält ein Tuch in der Hand, welches partiell um ihren Körper gewickelt ist, während Mars den für ihn charakteristischen Helm und eine römischen Rüstung trägt. - Bis auf den Bildrand beschnitten. Verso mit Kleberückständen und Verfärbung des Papiers. Handschriftliche Notizen mit Bleistift. Recto minimal fleckig und Verfärbung. Insgesamt gut erhaltener Kupferstich. Copper engraving on laid paper. Signed in the plate upper right (MA). Partially mounted under passepartout. - The mythological lovers Mars and Venus share an intimate moment in a cave, while the winged Cupid gazes thoughtfully at his hands. Venus is holding a cloth that is partially wrapped around her body, while Mars is wearing his characteristic helmet and Roman armour. - Trimmed to the image margin. Verso with adhesive residue and discolouration of the paper. Handwritten notes in pencil. Recto minimally stained and discoloured. Overall well-preserved engraving.

Zoologie - Herpetologie - - J. Fayrer. The Thanatophidia of India being a Description of the Venomous Snakes of the Indian Peninsula with an Account of the Influence of their Poison on Life and a Series of Experiments. Mit 32 lithographischen, davon 28 chromolithographischen Tafeln (2 doppelseitig). London, J. and A. Churchill, 1874. XI (VII-VIII nach XI eingebunden), 178 S. Rote Lwd. mit goldgepr. RTitel (berieben, bestoßen, Rücken tls. und Kapitale beschädigt). Zweite überarbeitete Ausgabe. - Nissen ZBI, 1339. - Joseph Fayrer (1824-1907) war der Sohn eines britischen Offiziers der Royal Navy. Obwohl er in jungen Jahren die nautischen Interessen seines Vaters nicht teilte, änderte sich das in seiner späteren Jugend. Mit 17 Jahren wurder Midshipman auf einer neuen Flotte der Marine und nahm so an seinen ersten Expeditionen teil. Während eines Ausbruchs Gelbfieber auf einer seiner Expeditionen entdeckte Fayrer seine Faszination mit dem medizinischen Beruf und beschloss selbst Medizin zu studieren. Nach seinem Studium wurde und einer kurzen Zeit als Stabsarzt wurde er 1850 zum Assistenzchirurgen im Indian Medical Service in den Bengalen ernannt. - Fayrer forschte zu den medizinischen Praktiken Indiens und führte eine Reihe Experimente zu Giftschlangen und den phsysischen Effekten der Gifte durch. Darüber hinaus sammelte er Statistiken zu Todesopfern durch Schlangenbisse in Indien. Das vorliegende Werk war ein Versuch Fayrers eine Lücke im Wissen und Verfügbarkeit des Wissens über die Giftschlangen des Landes zu füllen. - Ränder gebräunt, stockfleckig. Titelblatt mit Randläsuren. Tafel 1 mit restuariertem Einriss. Insgesamt sehr gut erhaltenes Exemplar mit prachtvollen Tafeln. Zoology. - Herpetology. - With 32 lithographic plates, including 28 chromolithographic plates (2 double-page). Red cloth with gilt-stamped title (rubbed, bumped, spine partly and capitals damaged). - Second revised edition. - Nissen ZBI, 1339 - Joseph Fayrer (1824-1907) was the son of a British officer in the Royal Navy. Although he did not share his father's nautical interests at a young age, this changed in his later youth. At the age of 17, he became a midshipman on a new naval fleet and took part in his first expeditions. During an outbreak of yellow fever on one of his expeditions, Fayrer discovered his fascination with the medical profession and decided to study medicine himself. After his studies and a short time as a staff surgeon, he was appointed assistant surgeon in the Indian Medical Service in Bengal in 1850. - Fayrer researched the medical practices of India and carried out a series of experiments on poisonous snakes and the physical effects of poisons. He also collected statistics on deaths from snake bites in India. The present work was an attempt by Fayrer to fill a gap in the knowledge and availability of knowledge about the venomous snakes of the country. - Margins browned, foxing. Title page with marginal tears. Plate 1 with restored tear. Overall a very well-preserved copy with splendid plates.

A year's supply of the chocolate of your choice - Indulge your sweet tooth with a box of 48 chocolate bars of your choice delivered to your door every month for a whole year! That’s 576 bars of pure happiness – treat yourself or share (if you must).

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.