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11-12 October | Antiques, Interiors & Asian Works of Art
Sale Days:
Wednesday 11 October 2023
10:00 BST
Starts with Lot 551
Works of Art, Carpets, Furniture
Thursday 12 October 2023
10:00 BST
Starts with Lot 1201
Asian Works of Art
Antiques & Interiors
Wednesday 11 October- Sussex Saleroom
Lot 551 – 688 Works of
Art 10:00am
Lot 883 - 900 Carpets 11:30am.
Lot 901 – 1200 Furniture
& Garden Statuary 1:00pm
Thursday 12 October - Sussex Saleroom
Lot 1201- 1321 Asian 10:00am
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Lot 570
Sold
A FRENCH GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE DOG TIMEPIECE
19th Century
Modelled as long haired poodle, standing on chequered plinth base, the timepiece with enamel dial, the movement signed ‘J. Cefsen (? ) A Paris’, with a key, 12cm wide; 10cm high
Modelled as long haired poodle, standing on chequered plinth base, the timepiece with enamel dial, the movement signed ‘J. Cefsen (? ) A Paris’, with a key, 12cm wide; 10cm high
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £100 - £150
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 571
Sold
A FRENCH CHARLES X PALAIS ROYALE ORMOLU MOUNTED EQUESTRIAN STATUETTE (2)
Circa 1830
With an engine-milled ormolu mounted mother-of-pearl base, 9cm high; And a bronze patinated iron model of a bull, 14cm wide overall
With an engine-milled ormolu mounted mother-of-pearl base, 9cm high; And a bronze patinated iron model of a bull, 14cm wide overall
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £80 - £120
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 572
Sold
AFTER EMMANUEL FREMIET (FRENCH 1824-1910): A MODEL OF TWO RACEHORSES AND JOCKEYS / CHEVAUX DE COURSE ET JOCKEYS
Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Inscribed to the cast ‘E. Fremiet’, patination rubbbed, 49cm wide; 47.5cm high
Inscribed to the cast ‘E. Fremiet’, patination rubbbed, 49cm wide; 47.5cm high
Jane Horswell, Bronze Sculpture of “Les Animaliers”, page 185. This detailed composition is…
Hammer price:
£2,200
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 573
Sold
A COLLECTION OF HORSE RACING MEMORABILIA INCLUDING FIVE PHOTOGRAPHS (14)
Depicting Psidium 1964, Saraca 1966, Henbit, winner of the Epsom Derby 1980, and two of Sassafras; a BBC Television Film Unit film reel of the The Derby 1961; two oils on board of Saraca and Sassafras by B.K Reilly (one in framed); Together Including four enamel pill boxes depicting Derby winners, by Halcyon Days; a cast relief bronze medal of a mare and foal, detailing NAPAJEDLA, 8cm diameter; a water glass with enamel decoration of a jockey in Esterhazay colours on horseback
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £80 - £120
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 574
Sold
A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED JASPER HARDSTONE SNUFF BOX
Possibly Russian, Mid-18th Century
With gold mounts (unmarked), of cartouche outline, low relief carved portrait profile to the hinged lid, the interior with painted portrait of a noblewoman, possibly Catherine the Great, 6cm deep; 5cm wide; 3cm high
With gold mounts (unmarked), of cartouche outline, low relief carved portrait profile to the hinged lid, the interior with painted portrait of a noblewoman, possibly Catherine the Great, 6cm deep; 5cm wide; 3cm high
Provenance: The estate of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021). See Bellmans website…
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £200 - £400
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 575
Sold
A FRENCH SILVER TABLE SNUFF BOX MODELLED AS A RECUMBENT DOG
19th Century
With hinged base, gilt interior and underside engine turned, with a vacant cartouche, 8.5cm high; 3.5cm high
With hinged base, gilt interior and underside engine turned, with a vacant cartouche, 8.5cm high; 3.5cm high
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£480
Estimate: £80 - £120
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 576
Sold
A COLLECTION OF STAMP ALBUMS (QTY)
Including stamp collections from Monaco, the United States, The Vatican and a Jubilee Commonwealth collection of First Day Covers
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £80 - £120
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 577
Sold
TWO VICTORIAN GILT-BRONZE NOVELTY INKWELLS IN THE FORM OF HARES (2)
Circa 1880/90
The first modelled standing on its haunches with rifle, hinged at the back of the neck, 25cm high; the other modelled as a head with forelegs over a leaf clad dish or shallow tray, 11cm high
The first modelled standing on its haunches with rifle, hinged at the back of the neck, 25cm high; the other modelled as a head with forelegs over a leaf clad dish or shallow tray, 11cm high
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £200 - £400
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 578
Sold
A SILVER BELL SHAPED INKWELL (4)
London 1928
Maker’s mark rubbed, stamped with registration number, glass liner, 14cm high; together with a pen stamped sterling silver beneath the clip; a silver and blue agate mounted pill box; and a white metal chilli shaped pendant
Maker’s mark rubbed, stamped with registration number, glass liner, 14cm high; together with a pen stamped sterling silver beneath the clip; a silver and blue agate mounted pill box; and a white metal chilli shaped pendant
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £80 - £120
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 579
Sold
A PAIR OF SILVER-PLATED HORSES’ HEAD STIRRUP CUPS (6)
7.5cm high; Together with a Continental bottle stopper, modelled with a pig, stamped 925; a novelty rabbit salt and pepper (unmarked); and a pill box modelled as a rabbit standing on a cushion
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £60 - £120
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 580
Sold
A GROUP OF TEN VARIOUS WOOL NEEDLEPOINT CUSHIONS INCLUDING TWO DEPICTING SEATED PUG DOGS (10)
Second half 20th Century
Including a rabbit, a parrot, a tiger and other floral arrangements, most velour backed, approx 36 x 37cm
The tiger, strawberries, rabbit and leaf cushions were all certainly embroidered by Countess Bunny Esterhazy, possibly the others but the vendor cannot be 100% certain.
Including a rabbit, a parrot, a tiger and other floral arrangements, most velour backed, approx 36 x 37cm
The tiger, strawberries, rabbit and leaf cushions were all certainly embroidered by Countess Bunny Esterhazy, possibly the others but the vendor cannot be 100% certain.
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £100 - £200
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 581
Sold
BOOKS - Thomas HARDY (1840-1928). The Return of the Native, London, 1926, large 8vo, illustrated by Clare Leighton, original morocco-backed buckram, ONE OF 1,500 COPIES SIGNED BY THE ARTIST. With 2 other books. (3)
BOOKS - Thomas HARDY (1840-1928). The Return of the Native. London: Macmillan, 1929. Large 8vo …
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £100 - £150
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 582
Sold
BOOKS, HORSES - Richard Stone REEVES & Patrick ROBINSON. The Golden Post, New York, Privately Printed, 1985, oblong 4to, coloured plates, leatherette, ONE OF 2,000 COPIES. With a small quantity of other books including some related to horses. (qty)
BOOKS, HORSES - Richard Stone REEVES & Patrick ROBINSON. The Golden Post. An Artistic Study of the…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £200 - £300
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 583
Sold
FISHING TROPHY: A POLYCHROME PLASTER MODEL
20th Century
On painted board with label inscribed ‘CAUGHT BY BUNNY ELLIOT RIVER DEE ABOYNE 30.8.67 19 Ibs’, 117cm wide; 41cm high
On painted board with label inscribed ‘CAUGHT BY BUNNY ELLIOT RIVER DEE ABOYNE 30.8.67 19 Ibs’, 117cm wide; 41cm high
Provenance: Caught by Countess EsterhazyProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £80 - £120
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 584
Sold
TWO MEXICAN STERLING SILVER STRAWS AND A COLLECTION OF PLATED WARE (QTY)
20th Century
Each with scoop bowl, 19cm long; Together with a selection of mainly silver-plated flatware including a selection by Froissart
Each with scoop bowl, 19cm long; Together with a selection of mainly silver-plated flatware including a selection by Froissart
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £50 - £80
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 585
Sold
A SET OF EIGHT IMPERIAL GLASS TORIL DE ORO DRINKING GLASSES (8)
Modern
Each tall cylindrical glass embellished with a gilt latticework design, with IG logo to the undeside, 14cm high
Each tall cylindrical glass embellished with a gilt latticework design, with IG logo to the undeside, 14cm high
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £50 - £80
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 586
Sold
A SWISS JAEGER-LECOULTRE ATMOS MANTEL CLOCK
Serial number 523100 Calibre 528-6, the blue chapter ring with gilt Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, 22cm high
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 587
Sold
BERNARD LORJOU (FRENCH 1908-1986): TWO SIGNED ABSTRACT PRINTS ON PAPER (2)
Modern
Each portrait print signed in pencil lower right, with initials HC to the lower left, ‘XXVe ANNIVERSAIRE DU REGNE DE S.A.S LE PRINCE RAINIER III DU MONACO’ printed to the bottom of each, 53cm wide
Each portrait print signed in pencil lower right, with initials HC to the lower left, ‘XXVe ANNIVERSAIRE DU REGNE DE S.A.S LE PRINCE RAINIER III DU MONACO’ printed to the bottom of each, 53cm wide
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£20
Estimate: £50 - £80
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 901
Sold
A GEORGE III BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY NAVETTE SHAPED BUCKET
42cm wide; 25cm deep; 30cm high
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £200 - £300
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 940
Sold
POSSIBLY COLEFAX & FOWLER; A SET OF TEN REGENCY STYLE GREEN PAINTED DINING CHAIRS (11)
With cane seats 46cm wide; 84cm high and a matching jardiniere stand 21cm wide; 114cm high
Condition Report;All chairs are in sound useable condition, cane seats all good, there are loose…
Hammer price:
£1,800
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 943
Sold
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN GILT METAL DECORATED EBONISED NURSING CHAIRS (2)
With burgundy upholstery 37cm wide; 70cm high
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021)Forrmerly at Dollanstown…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £300
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 949
Sold
A REGENCY STYLE GOLD PAINTED OVAL MARGINAL WALL MIRROR
100cm wide; 75cm high
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £100 - £200
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 1055
Unsold
A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD TWIN DIVISION CANTERBURY
48cm wide; 53cm high
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for…
Estimate: £200 - £300
11 October 2023
11 October 2023
Lot 1286
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE FIGURE OF A COCKEREL
Late 19th/20th century
The brightly coloured bird modelled standing astride a pierced rockwork base, 25.5cm high
The brightly coloured bird modelled standing astride a pierced rockwork base, 25.5cm high
Some small chips to the tips of the comb. Two shallow chips to the wattles. Minor glaze chip to the…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023