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Modern British & 20th Century Art
Auction date
Tuesday 16 May 2023
13:00 BST
Tuesday 16 May - Sussex Saleroom Lot 1 - 239 Modern
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CATALOGUE TERMS -An explanation of catalogue terms in our opinion:
"Full
name of the artist" - a work by the artist.
"Attributed to ..." - probably a work by the artist in whole or
in part.
"Name and initial" - possibly a work by the artist.
"Studio of ..." - a work executed in the studio or workshop of
the artist.
"Circle of ..." - a work of the period of the artist and showing
his influence.
"Follower of ..." - a work executed in the artist's style, but
not necessarily by a pupil.
"Manner of ..." - a work in the artist's style, but of a later
date.
"After ..." - a copy (of any date) of a work by that artist.
"Signed ... Dated ... Inscribed ..." - the work has been
signed/date/inscribed by the artist.
"Bears signature and/or date and/or inscription" - has been
added by another hand.
"Artist's Resale Right / ARR" - a royalty payable to a
qualifying artist or the artist's heirs each time a work is resold during the
artist's lifetime and up to a period of 70 years after the artist's death.
Royalties are calculated on a sliding percentage scale based on the hammer
price excluding the buyer's premium.
Lot 49
Sold
PIERRE BONNARD (FRENCH, 1867-1947)
Etude de Nu (Study of a Nude) (Bouvet 97)
signed in pencil 'PBonnard' (in lower margin)
lithograph
one of only ten impressions in sanguin ink, from a total edition of forty (five trial proofs, ten impressions in sanguin and twenty five impressions in black)
published by E. Frapier, Paris 1925
29.5 x 18.5cm
Provenance
William Weston Gallery, Royal Arcade, Albemarle Street, London;
Private collection, UK
signed in pencil 'PBonnard' (in lower margin)
lithograph
one of only ten impressions in sanguin ink, from a total edition of forty (five trial proofs, ten impressions in sanguin and twenty five impressions in black)
published by E. Frapier, Paris 1925
29.5 x 18.5cm
Provenance
William Weston Gallery, Royal Arcade, Albemarle Street, London;
Private collection, UK
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £600 - £800
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 50
Sold
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (FRENCH, 1841-1919)
La Danse a la Campagne
with stamped signature (in lower margin)
etching
22 x 13.7cm
Provenance
William Weston Gallery, Albemarle Street, London;
Private collection, UK
with stamped signature (in lower margin)
etching
22 x 13.7cm
Provenance
William Weston Gallery, Albemarle Street, London;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportA little undulation to paper.A few minor small pale spots to left and lower margin…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 51
Sold
JACQUES BOULLAIRE (FRENCH, 1893-1976)
Mahiri - Tahiti
signed and titled in pencil 'J. Boullaire' (in lower margin)
etching
22.5 x 16cm
ARR
Provenance
The Seymour Stein Collection
signed and titled in pencil 'J. Boullaire' (in lower margin)
etching
22.5 x 16cm
ARR
Provenance
The Seymour Stein Collection
Condition reportA little undulation to paper.Appears in generally good condition.
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 52
Sold
JACQUES VILLON (FRENCH, 1875-1963) AFTER AUGUSTE RENOIR
La Loge
signed, numbered and inscribed in pencil 'Jacques Villon 75/200' (in lower margin)
etching with aquatint
26.5 x 21cm
ARR
signed, numbered and inscribed in pencil 'Jacques Villon 75/200' (in lower margin)
etching with aquatint
26.5 x 21cm
ARR
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 53
Sold
CARL MOSER (AUSTRIAN, 1873-1939)
In Erwartung (In Anticipation) (1906)
woodcut in colours
33 x 21.5cm
Provenance
P & D Colnaghi & Co, London
woodcut in colours
33 x 21.5cm
Provenance
P & D Colnaghi & Co, London
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 54
Sold
JAMES ABBOT MCNEILL WHISTLER (AMERICAN, 1834-1903)
The Pool
etching
13.5 x 21.4cm
Provenance
William Weston Gallery, Albemarle Street, London;
Private collection, UK
etching
13.5 x 21.4cm
Provenance
William Weston Gallery, Albemarle Street, London;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportNot hand signed. The signature is in the plate.However, it does appear to be very…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 55
Unsold
AFTER PABLO PICASSO
Picasso, 100 Estampes Originales 1930-1937, Novembre-Décembre 1973, Galerie Guiot - 18 Avenue Matignon, Paris
exhibition poster
65 x 44cm
ARR
exhibition poster
65 x 44cm
ARR
Condition reportThe sheet has been adhered to the backboard. There are scattered abrasions to the…
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 56
Sold
PABLO PICASSO (SPANISH, 1881-1973)
Les Dejeuners, text by Douglas Cooper, Thames and Hudson, London, published 1963 by arrangement with Editions Cercle d'Art, Paris, 37 x 26.5cm
with original slip case
ARR
with original slip case
ARR
Condition reportVarious marks, tears, dirt, what and tear to slip case.The book has the corners of…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 57
Sold
HENRI GAUDIER-BRZESKA (FRENCH, 1891-1915)
Male nude
ink and pencil
19.5 x 16cm
Provenance
Modern British and Continental Paintings, Watercolours, Drawings and Sculpture, Christie's, London, 4th June 1992, lot 2 (part lot);
The Seymour Stein Collection
ink and pencil
19.5 x 16cm
Provenance
Modern British and Continental Paintings, Watercolours, Drawings and Sculpture, Christie's, London, 4th June 1992, lot 2 (part lot);
The Seymour Stein Collection
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 58
Sold
HENRI GAUDIER-BRZESKA (FRENCH, 1891-1915)
Male nude standing
initialled 'H G B' (upper right) and inscribed (verso)
ink and pencil
15.5 x 8.7cm
Provenance
Modern British and Continental Paintings, Watercolours, Drawings and Sculpture, Christie's, London, 4th June 1992, lot 1 (part lot);
The Seymour Stein Collection
initialled 'H G B' (upper right) and inscribed (verso)
ink and pencil
15.5 x 8.7cm
Provenance
Modern British and Continental Paintings, Watercolours, Drawings and Sculpture, Christie's, London, 4th June 1992, lot 1 (part lot);
The Seymour Stein Collection
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 59
Sold
THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (FRENCH/SWISS, 1859-1923)
Les Captives
signed 'Steinlen' (lower right)
charcoal
23 x 31cm
Provenance
Sale, Chayette-Calmels, Paris, France, 13th December 1989, lot 45;
The Seymour Stein Collection
signed 'Steinlen' (lower right)
charcoal
23 x 31cm
Provenance
Sale, Chayette-Calmels, Paris, France, 13th December 1989, lot 45;
The Seymour Stein Collection
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 60
Sold
RENE BUTHAUD (FRENCH, 1886-1986)
Seated figure
signed 'R. BUTHAUD' (lower left)
gouache
23.5 x 15cm
(unframed)
ARR
Provenance
The Seymour Stein Collection
signed 'R. BUTHAUD' (lower left)
gouache
23.5 x 15cm
(unframed)
ARR
Provenance
The Seymour Stein Collection
Condition reportThe sheet is stuck with masking tape to the mount.Appears generally good.
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 61
Sold
RENE BUTHAUD (FRENCH, 1886-1986)
Two figures, one seated, one standing
signed 'R. BUTHAUD' (lower left)
gouache
14.5 x 10cm
ARR
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's, 15th May, 1992, lot 257 (part lot);
The Seymour Stein Collection
signed 'R. BUTHAUD' (lower left)
gouache
14.5 x 10cm
ARR
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's, 15th May, 1992, lot 257 (part lot);
The Seymour Stein Collection
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 62
Sold
RENE BUTHAUD (FRENCH, 1886-1986)
Reclining female nude
signed 'R. BUTHAUD' (lower left)
gouache
11 x 16.5cm
(unframed)
ARR
Provenance
The Seymour Stein Collection
signed 'R. BUTHAUD' (lower left)
gouache
11 x 16.5cm
(unframed)
ARR
Provenance
The Seymour Stein Collection
Condition ReportThe sheet has uneven edges and is attached with tape by the four corners to the…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 63
Sold
JEAN COCTEAU (FRENCH, 1889-1963)
Male nude standing
signed 'Jean Cocteau' (lower left)
pencil on tracing paper
42 x 35cm
(unframed)
ARR
Provenance
The Seymour Stein Collection
signed 'Jean Cocteau' (lower left)
pencil on tracing paper
42 x 35cm
(unframed)
ARR
Provenance
The Seymour Stein Collection
Hammer price:
£3,500
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 64
Sold
EMIL ORLIK (AUSTRIAN/GERMAN, 1870-1932)
Woman with Fan 1 (circa 1923)
signed 'orlik' (lower right)
pencil
14 x 10.5cm
Provenance
The Piccadilly Gallery, Cork Street, London
signed 'orlik' (lower right)
pencil
14 x 10.5cm
Provenance
The Piccadilly Gallery, Cork Street, London
Condition ReportDiagonal creases to sheet, lower left and upper right, rippled paper off the upper…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 65
Sold
JOHANNES ITTEN (SWISS, 1888-1967)
Study of three female nudes
signed and dated 'J Itten 27' (lower right)
pencil
48 x 41cm
(unframed)
Provenance
The Itten Estate
Exhibited
Bodo Niemann, Novembergruppe, 1994, catalogue p. 57
Footnote
We understand this drawing is listed in the Johannes Itten Catalogue Raisonne, no. 342
signed and dated 'J Itten 27' (lower right)
pencil
48 x 41cm
(unframed)
Provenance
The Itten Estate
Exhibited
Bodo Niemann, Novembergruppe, 1994, catalogue p. 57
Footnote
We understand this drawing is listed in the Johannes Itten Catalogue Raisonne, no. 342
Condition reportWork is hinged to backing card from the top with two small pieces of white tape…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £500 - £700
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 66
Sold
HUGO BOETTINGER (CZECH, 1880-1934)
Boys bathing by a stream surrounded by geese
signed and dated 'HUGO BOETTINGER 1911' (lower left) and inscribed with artist's name (to reverse of stretcher)
pastel
78.5 x 103.5cm
Provenance
Fine 19th Century European Paintings & Watercolours, Phillips, London, 27th November 1990, lot 228;
The Seymour Stein Collection
signed and dated 'HUGO BOETTINGER 1911' (lower left) and inscribed with artist's name (to reverse of stretcher)
pastel
78.5 x 103.5cm
Provenance
Fine 19th Century European Paintings & Watercolours, Phillips, London, 27th November 1990, lot 228;
The Seymour Stein Collection
Condition ReportThe sheet is sound and the pastel surface in good condition throughout. Under…
Hammer price:
£3,800
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 67
Sold
ERICH WOLFSFELD (GERMAN, 1884-1956)
Galician Jew
signed 'Erich Wolsfeld' (upper left) and numbered 'No 42' (upper right)
oil on paper
57.5 x 45cm
ARR
Provenance
Belgrave Gallery, Motcomb Street, London
Exhibited
London, Belgrave Gallery, No. 5
signed 'Erich Wolsfeld' (upper left) and numbered 'No 42' (upper right)
oil on paper
57.5 x 45cm
ARR
Provenance
Belgrave Gallery, Motcomb Street, London
Exhibited
London, Belgrave Gallery, No. 5
Condition ReportCreases to sheet, particularly in the upper half of the picture, some spots of…
Hammer price:
£2,000
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 68
Sold
ANDRE BICAT (FRENCH, 1909-1996)
Woman in a bar
signed and dated 'Bicat 57' (lower left)
oil on board
90 x 59cm
ARR
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 14th May 1992, lot 188
signed and dated 'Bicat 57' (lower left)
oil on board
90 x 59cm
ARR
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 14th May 1992, lot 188
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £500 - £700
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 69
Sold
JACQUES BARTOLI (FRENCH, 1920-1995) (2)
Musiciens, Toulon; Plage a Toulon
each signed 'J BARTOLI' (lower right) and signed and titled (verso)
oil on canvas
each 24 x 33cm
(2)
ARR
each signed 'J BARTOLI' (lower right) and signed and titled (verso)
oil on canvas
each 24 x 33cm
(2)
ARR
Condition reportThe Beach; a little indentation to canvas centre right, to left side of woman in…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 70
Sold
ZOE PROVIS (NEW ZEALANDER, 1884-1976)
Up For The Ball, Arsenal vs Norwich City
inscribed with artist's name and with label for Centenary Exhibition 1939-40, Wellington, New Zealand (to reverse of stretcher) and part of label for Royal Society of British Artists (to reverse of frame)
oil on canvas
92 x 62cm
Provenance
Modern British & Continental Paintings, Watercolours, Drawings and Sculpture, Christie's, London, 7th March 1997, lot 361;
The Seymour Stein Collection
inscribed with artist's name and with label for Centenary Exhibition 1939-40, Wellington, New Zealand (to reverse of stretcher) and part of label for Royal Society of British Artists (to reverse of frame)
oil on canvas
92 x 62cm
Provenance
Modern British & Continental Paintings, Watercolours, Drawings and Sculpture, Christie's, London, 7th March 1997, lot 361;
The Seymour Stein Collection
Condition reportSmall amount of white waxy substance lower right edge.Surface dirt.Otherwise…
Hammer price:
£4,200
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 71
Sold
ALFRED HELBERGER (GERMAN, 1871-1946)
Portrait Herr M.
signed and dated 'A. Helberger: 29' (lower right)
oil on board
75.5 x 60cm
Provenance
20th Century European Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, Phillips, London, 29th June 1998, lot 62;
The Seymour Stein Collection
signed and dated 'A. Helberger: 29' (lower right)
oil on board
75.5 x 60cm
Provenance
20th Century European Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, Phillips, London, 29th June 1998, lot 62;
The Seymour Stein Collection
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 72
Sold
PAUL COLIN (FRENCH, 1892-1985)
Portrait of Larry Adler
signed 'PAUL COLIN' (lower centre)
mixed media
98.5 x 71.5cm
ARR
Provenance
Impressionist and Modern Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture and Editions Picasso, Christie's, London, 27th June 1994, lot 297;
The Seymour Stein Collection
signed 'PAUL COLIN' (lower centre)
mixed media
98.5 x 71.5cm
ARR
Provenance
Impressionist and Modern Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture and Editions Picasso, Christie's, London, 27th June 1994, lot 297;
The Seymour Stein Collection
Hammer price:
£480
Estimate: £500 - £700
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 73
Sold
MAREK ZULAWSKI (POLISH, 1908-1985)
Adam and Eve
signed 'Marek' (lower right) and with inscribed label (to backboard)
oil on canvas-board
120 x 67cm
ARR
signed 'Marek' (lower right) and with inscribed label (to backboard)
oil on canvas-board
120 x 67cm
ARR
Condition reportThe board is sound; some minor areas of craquelure to the thicker areas of impasto…
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 74
Sold
LIDI TADE (20TH CENTURY)
Untitled, Abstract composition
signed 'Tade' (lower right)
mixed media on board
80 x 64.5cm
signed 'Tade' (lower right)
mixed media on board
80 x 64.5cm
Condition reportSome surface dirt.Appears in generally good condition.Not inspected under uv light.
Hammer price:
£480
Estimate: £200 - £400
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 75
Unsold
JACQUES-EMILE BLANCHE (FRENCH, 1861-1942)
Paris
signed 'J. E Blanche' (lower left)
oil on board
24 x 33cm
Provenance
Hadspen House Sale, Sotheby's, London, 29th May 1996, lot 403;
Private collection, UK
signed 'J. E Blanche' (lower left)
oil on board
24 x 33cm
Provenance
Hadspen House Sale, Sotheby's, London, 29th May 1996, lot 403;
Private collection, UK
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 76
Sold
HENRY MUHRMAN (AMERICAN, 1854-1916)
A town scene in winter
signed 'H. Muhrman' (lower right)
pastel
49 x 59cm
signed 'H. Muhrman' (lower right)
pastel
49 x 59cm
Condition reportThe sheet is sound, small area of pastel rubbing against the glass, upper left…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 77
Unsold
KONSTANTIN KOROVIN (RUSSIAN, 1861-1939)
Costume design of a man holding a whip
signed and dated 'CONST. KOROViN 1938' (centre left)
ink and watercolour
34.5 x 25cm
signed and dated 'CONST. KOROViN 1938' (centre left)
ink and watercolour
34.5 x 25cm
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Estimate: £600 - £800
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 78
Unsold
KONSTANTIN KOROVIN (RUSSIAN, 1861-1939)
A peasant woman
signed and dated 'CONST. KOROViN 1938' (centre left)
watercolour and ink heightened with bodycolour
35 x 24.5cm
signed and dated 'CONST. KOROViN 1938' (centre left)
watercolour and ink heightened with bodycolour
35 x 24.5cm
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Estimate: £600 - £800
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 79
Sold
ALEXANDRE BENOIS (RUSSIAN, 1870-1960) (2)
Two costume designs from 'The Dance of the Fishes', Sadko, Act VI
one signed and dated 'A Benois 1931', the other signed and dated 'A Benois 1930' (lower right) and both inscribed
pencil, watercolour and silver paint
29 x 21cm
(2)
one signed and dated 'A Benois 1931', the other signed and dated 'A Benois 1930' (lower right) and both inscribed
pencil, watercolour and silver paint
29 x 21cm
(2)
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 80
Sold
ALEXANDRE BENOIS (RUSSIAN, 1870-1960)
Costume design for a peasant in Carmen
signed with initials and dated 'A B 1931' (lower right), inscribed and annotated
watercolour and bodycolour
32 x 24cm
(unframed)
signed with initials and dated 'A B 1931' (lower right), inscribed and annotated
watercolour and bodycolour
32 x 24cm
(unframed)
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 81
Unsold
ATTRIBUTED TO KONSTANTIN KOROVIN (RUSSIAN, 1861-1939) (4)
Costume designs, a set of four
pen and ink
three 30 x 21cm, one 30 x 19cm
(all unframed)
(4)
pen and ink
three 30 x 21cm, one 30 x 19cm
(all unframed)
(4)
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Estimate: £600 - £800
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 82
Sold
PABLO PICASSO (SPANISH, 1881-1973) (3)
Le Tricone ballet designs, one of a man wearing a tricorn hat; the other an abstract design with flowers
stencil prints
Paul Rosenberg editions
each with Paul Rosenberg stamps (lower right)
each 25.5 x 18.5cm
(one unframed)
together with a blue case and the loose frontispiece from Picasso Pour Le Ballet Le Tricorne
(3)
ARR
stencil prints
Paul Rosenberg editions
each with Paul Rosenberg stamps (lower right)
each 25.5 x 18.5cm
(one unframed)
together with a blue case and the loose frontispiece from Picasso Pour Le Ballet Le Tricorne
(3)
ARR
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 83
Unsold
NATALIA GONCHAROVA (RUSSIAN, 1881-1962) (2)
Costume design for a Spanish dancer; Grime, two
stencil prints in colour
the first 42 x 26cm, the second 43 x 29cm
(2)
stencil prints in colour
the first 42 x 26cm, the second 43 x 29cm
(2)
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 84
Unsold
NATALIA GONCHAROVA (RUSSIAN, 1881-1962) AND MIKHAIL LARIONOV (RUSSIAN, 1881-1964)
L'Art décoratif théâtral moderne, Paris: Edition La Cible, 1919
stamped with 'No. 354'
33 x 25.5cm
with loose blue case
stamped with 'No. 354'
33 x 25.5cm
with loose blue case
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 85
Sold
CHRISTIAN BERARD (FRENCH, 1902-1949) (3)
Autour de Colette
signed 'Berard' (lower right)
pastel and gouache
24 x 22cm
Provenance
Galerie Lucie Weill, Rue Bonaparte, Paris
Together with two watercolour and pastel works by the same hand, A study of a girl and A study of a girl, a woman and a gentleman, one signed, one 34 x 24.5, the other 36 x 30.5cm, (unframed)
(3)
signed 'Berard' (lower right)
pastel and gouache
24 x 22cm
Provenance
Galerie Lucie Weill, Rue Bonaparte, Paris
Together with two watercolour and pastel works by the same hand, A study of a girl and A study of a girl, a woman and a gentleman, one signed, one 34 x 24.5, the other 36 x 30.5cm, (unframed)
(3)
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £500 - £700
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 86
Sold
EDWARD GORDON CRAIG (BRITISH, 1872-1966) (4)
A Cave Dweller
signed with initials 'EGC' (centre left), titled (lower right) and dated '1901' (lower left)
watercolour
15 x 10cm
(unframed)
together with an ink and grey wash titled 'The lap dogs of the maid of the daughter of the Duchess of Canterbury' and with cypher (verso) 8.5 x 9.5cm;
signed with initials 'EGC' (centre left), titled (lower right) and dated '1901' (lower left)
watercolour
15 x 10cm
(unframed)
together with an ink and grey wash titled 'The lap dogs of the maid of the daughter of the Duchess of Canterbury' and with cypher (verso) 8.5 x 9.5cm;
a pencil sketch of a cottage, titled 'Cleeve', signed with initials and dated '1900', 23 x 24cm;…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 87
Sold
CHRISTIAN BERARD (FRENCH, 1902-1949)
Stage design, possibly for the production of the Ballet Les Forains, c. 1943
signed 'Berard' (lower left)
watercolour and gouache
30 x 46.5cm
signed 'Berard' (lower left)
watercolour and gouache
30 x 46.5cm
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 88
Sold
EUGENE BERMAN (RUSSIAN, 1899-1972) (2)
Stage design for the Barber of Seville, New York production, 1953
signed with initials 'E.B.' (lower centre) and inscribed (upper centre)
ink, watercolour, pastel and bodycolour
24.5 x 16cm
together with an ink and pastel of a dancer by the same hand, signed with initials and dated '1952' (lower centre), 31.5 x 23.5cm (unframed)
(2)
signed with initials 'E.B.' (lower centre) and inscribed (upper centre)
ink, watercolour, pastel and bodycolour
24.5 x 16cm
together with an ink and pastel of a dancer by the same hand, signed with initials and dated '1952' (lower centre), 31.5 x 23.5cm (unframed)
(2)
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 89
Sold
EUGENE BERMAN (RUSSIAN, 1899-1972)
A ram's head
signed with initials and dated 'EB 1961' (lower centre)
watercolour and pastel heightened with bodycolour
27 x 56cm
signed with initials and dated 'EB 1961' (lower centre)
watercolour and pastel heightened with bodycolour
27 x 56cm
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Hammer price:
£2,400
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 90
Sold
CLAUD LOVAT FRASER (BRITISH, 1890-1921)
Doux Propos de Guerre
signed and dated 'C. LOVAT FRASER INV. 1917.' (lower right) and inscribed (lower centre)
watercolour, ink and bodycolour
36 x 24cm
signed and dated 'C. LOVAT FRASER INV. 1917.' (lower right) and inscribed (lower centre)
watercolour, ink and bodycolour
36 x 24cm
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 91
Sold
JOHN PIPER (BRITISH, 1903-1992)
The Road to Trehillin, Pembrokeshire
signed 'John Piper' (lower left) and dated '77' (lower right)
gouache
38.5 x 56cm
ARR
Provenance
Bohun Gallery, Henley-on-Thames;
Purchased from the above in 1978 by the vendor's family;
Private collection, UK
signed 'John Piper' (lower left) and dated '77' (lower right)
gouache
38.5 x 56cm
ARR
Provenance
Bohun Gallery, Henley-on-Thames;
Purchased from the above in 1978 by the vendor's family;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportThe sheet is sound and the gouache surface in good original condition. Framed and…
Hammer price:
£4,800
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 92
Sold
JOHN PIPER (BRITISH, 1903-1992)
Harlaxton
signed and numbered in pencil 'John Piper 9/75' (in lower margin)
screenprint in colours
57 x 101cm
ARR
signed and numbered in pencil 'John Piper 9/75' (in lower margin)
screenprint in colours
57 x 101cm
ARR
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 93
Sold
JOHN PIPER (BRITISH, 1903-1992)
Nude I (1986)
signed and inscribed in pencil 'John Piper A/P' (in lower margin)
artist's proof
etching with aquatint
49 x 32cm
ARR
signed and inscribed in pencil 'John Piper A/P' (in lower margin)
artist's proof
etching with aquatint
49 x 32cm
ARR
ProvenanceThe Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goetz;See Bellmans website article for further…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 94
Sold
JOHN PIPER (BRITISH, 1903-1992)
Snape Maltings Concert Hall (1979)
signed and numbered in pencil 'John Piper 37/50' (in lower margin)
screenprint in colours
77 x 51cm
ARR
signed and numbered in pencil 'John Piper 37/50' (in lower margin)
screenprint in colours
77 x 51cm
ARR
Condition ReportFaint crease to the border, lower left, otherwise good overall condition; framed…
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £600 - £800
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 95
Sold
ERIC RAVILIOUS (BRITISH, 1903-1942) (2)
Child's Handkerchief
print in colours in 240g Rivoli Blanc paper
43 x 43cm
with presentation folder numbered '445/500'
(2)
print in colours in 240g Rivoli Blanc paper
43 x 43cm
with presentation folder numbered '445/500'
(2)
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Lot 96
Sold
JOHN COPNALL (BRITISH, 1928-2007)
Black Dunes
signed and dated 'john copnall 1957' (lower right) and inscribed (verso)
oil on board
71 x 89.5cm
ARR
Provenance
The Piccadilly Gallery, London
signed and dated 'john copnall 1957' (lower right) and inscribed (verso)
oil on board
71 x 89.5cm
ARR
Provenance
The Piccadilly Gallery, London
Condition reportA little craquelure in places.A few very small minor spots of paint loss, including…
Hammer price:
£1,200
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
16 May 2023
16 May 2023