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Old Master, British & European Paintings
Auction date
Tuesday 10 October 2023
Old Masters, British & European Paintings
Tuesday 10 October - Sussex Saleroom
Lot 251 – 535 Old Master, British & European Paintings 1.00pm
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Lot 251
Sold
DIANA HILL (BRITISH, C. 1760-1844)
Portrait miniature of a military officer in blue and yellow uniform
on ivory (ref. TTDV9Q9Q)
7cm
in a gilt metal frame, with gilt metal monogram 'WM' and plaited hair (to the reverse)
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, 15th October 1996, lot 48;
Private collection, UK
on ivory (ref. TTDV9Q9Q)
7cm
in a gilt metal frame, with gilt metal monogram 'WM' and plaited hair (to the reverse)
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, 15th October 1996, lot 48;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportSurface appears flat.A few very small minor spots in places.Generally appears in…
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £600 - £800
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 252
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of an officer of the 27th Regiment of Foot
on ivory (ref. F1DDTHL7)
6.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with plaited hair (to the reverse)
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Footnote
The 27th Regiment of Foot later became part of The Royal Irish Regiment
on ivory (ref. F1DDTHL7)
6.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with plaited hair (to the reverse)
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Footnote
The 27th Regiment of Foot later became part of The Royal Irish Regiment
Condition reportSurface appears flat.A few very small dark and yellow spots in places.Otherwise…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 253
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a military officer in profile wearing blue uniform
on ivory (ref. 85YDMP7K)
3.3cm
in a gilt-metal frame with plaited hair (to the reverse)
Provenance
Private collection, UK
on ivory (ref. 85YDMP7K)
3.3cm
in a gilt-metal frame with plaited hair (to the reverse)
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 254
Sold
ELIZA THICKE (BRITISH, FL. 1801-1836)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a dark coat, circa 1805
indistinctly inscribed in pencil (to backing paper)
on ivory (ref. B4Q1MFCY)
5.7cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Provenance
Private collection, UK
indistinctly inscribed in pencil (to backing paper)
on ivory (ref. B4Q1MFCY)
5.7cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 255
Sold
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH ZINCKE (GERMAN, 1683-1767)
Portrait miniature of Favel Peak, wearing a wig and a crimson coat
on enamel
4.6cm
in a gilt-metal frame, engraved 'Favel Peak' (to reverse of frame)
with a red leather covered travel case
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 3rd March 1993, lot 179;
Private collection, UK
on enamel
4.6cm
in a gilt-metal frame, engraved 'Favel Peak' (to reverse of frame)
with a red leather covered travel case
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 3rd March 1993, lot 179;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportGlazing is loose.Small mark or scratch on jacket to centre and a few very small…
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £600 - £800
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 256
Sold
GERVASE SPENCER (BRITISH, C. 1715-1763)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a cross and a rose
signed with initials and dated 'G S 1754' (lower right)
on ivory (ref. RTJZPMUL)
4.2cm
in a gilt-metal frame
signed with initials and dated 'G S 1754' (lower right)
on ivory (ref. RTJZPMUL)
4.2cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Condition reportAppears generally good.
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 257
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO PETER PAILLOU (BRITISH, 1757-1831)
Portrait miniature of Mrs Richard Chase
on ivory (ref. 6V2MZ6M4)
6.2cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with monogram and plaited hair (to the reverse)
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 2nd May 1995;
Private collection, UK
on ivory (ref. 6V2MZ6M4)
6.2cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with monogram and plaited hair (to the reverse)
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 2nd May 1995;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportA little undulation to surface in upper left quarter, the surface doesn't appear…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 258
Sold
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue dress with a rose
signed with initials and dated 'J S 1765' (lower left)
on ivory (ref. 7A2B7HRP)
3.3cm
in a gilt-metal frame set with four pearls
signed with initials and dated 'J S 1765' (lower left)
on ivory (ref. 7A2B7HRP)
3.3cm
in a gilt-metal frame set with four pearls
Condition reportPossibly a little discolouration to far right side in background.A few very small…
Hammer price:
£1,500
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 259
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH, 1770-1832)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a bonnet, circa 1790
on ivory (ref. 4KAVAXPF)
7cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with pearls and initial 'C' and a lock of hair (to the reverse)
Provenance
Sale, Bonhams, London, 28th April 1999, lot 130;
Private collection, UK
on ivory (ref. 4KAVAXPF)
7cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with pearls and initial 'C' and a lock of hair (to the reverse)
Provenance
Sale, Bonhams, London, 28th April 1999, lot 130;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportSurface a little uneven, possibly very slightly bowed.Appear to be a few small…
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 260
Sold
NATHANIEL PLIMER (BRITISH, 1757-1822)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a dark green dress
on ivory (ref. QD9SK6UX)
7cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Provenance
Sale, Bonhams, London, 28th April 1999, lot 91;
Private collection, UK
on ivory (ref. QD9SK6UX)
7cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Provenance
Sale, Bonhams, London, 28th April 1999, lot 91;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportA white line visible across upper section above head, possible damage, see photo…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 261
Sold
GEORGE ENGLEHEART (BRITISH, 1750-1829)
Portrait miniature of Lady Astley wearing pearls
on ivory (ref. 7SNLDEV7)
5.3cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Provenance
Private collection, UK
on ivory (ref. 7SNLDEV7)
5.3cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Provenance
Private collection, UK
FootnoteThe sitter is a relation of the current owner.Condition reportA little bowing to surface in…
Hammer price:
£1,500
Estimate: £500 - £800
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 262
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat; Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a pink dress, a pair
on ivory (gentlemen ref. YSGA28MW) (lady ref. XZDPX1KA)
each 6.5cm
each in a gilt-metal frame, with initials and hair (to the reverse)
(2)
on ivory (gentlemen ref. YSGA28MW) (lady ref. XZDPX1KA)
each 6.5cm
each in a gilt-metal frame, with initials and hair (to the reverse)
(2)
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 263
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait miniature of Esther Mathews as a child (circa 1850)
on card
8.5cm
in an ebonised wood frame
together with a late 18th/early 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat, on ivory (ref. 7TNNHWT8), 5.5cm, in a 9ct gold frame
(2)
on card
8.5cm
in an ebonised wood frame
together with a late 18th/early 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat, on ivory (ref. 7TNNHWT8), 5.5cm, in a 9ct gold frame
(2)
Condition reportGirl: Some small spots and marks, including two marks across her nose.Surface dirt…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 264
Sold
SARAH BIFFIN (BRITISH, 1784-1850)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a white dress with a red shawl
on ivory (ref. 8M7WFFVF)
9 x 7.5cm
in a gilt metal frame
with a print of an old label detailed 'Painted by Miss Biffin without hands Boulogne 1822' with Bonhams old lot number '193' taped to it
Provenance
Sale, Bonhams, 21st November 1996, lot 193, where acquired by the present owner;
Private collection, UK
Footnote
Sarah Biffin was an English painter born with no arms and only vestigial legs.
on ivory (ref. 8M7WFFVF)
9 x 7.5cm
in a gilt metal frame
with a print of an old label detailed 'Painted by Miss Biffin without hands Boulogne 1822' with Bonhams old lot number '193' taped to it
Provenance
Sale, Bonhams, 21st November 1996, lot 193, where acquired by the present owner;
Private collection, UK
Footnote
Sarah Biffin was an English painter born with no arms and only vestigial legs.
Condition reportSmall vertical white line visible to left of neck in background.Very small spot of…
Hammer price:
£6,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 265
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH CENTURY/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a boy with brown hair
on ivory (ref. RUJA296D)
4.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame
on ivory (ref. RUJA296D)
4.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 266
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a woman wearing a pink dress and a rose
indistinctly signed with initials 'JRF 1762' (lower right)
on ivory (ref. 9BHMVSDJ)
4cm
in a gilt-metal frame
indistinctly signed with initials 'JRF 1762' (lower right)
on ivory (ref. 9BHMVSDJ)
4cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 267
Unsold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (4)
Portrait miniature of a lady with a pouf and wearing a pink dress
on ivory (ref. DRCE7TB5)
3.7cm
in a frame with paste surround
together with two other 18th century portrait miniatures; A young man with a black hat, on ivory (ref. FQTF33WN), 3.5cm, in a frame with a paste surround; A woman in a blue and white dress, on ivory (ref. H1MMVVVT), in a frame set with sapphires; and a miniature of Gibraltar Relieved, on ivory (ref. VQB8JCZL) 3.5cm
(4)
on ivory (ref. DRCE7TB5)
3.7cm
in a frame with paste surround
together with two other 18th century portrait miniatures; A young man with a black hat, on ivory (ref. FQTF33WN), 3.5cm, in a frame with a paste surround; A woman in a blue and white dress, on ivory (ref. H1MMVVVT), in a frame set with sapphires; and a miniature of Gibraltar Relieved, on ivory (ref. VQB8JCZL) 3.5cm
(4)
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 268
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue dress
on ivory (ref. 1URZLQXD)
3.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame
together with another 18th century portrait miniature of a lady wearing a pale dress, on ivory (ref. FZ543XKN), 4cm, in a gilt-metal frame
(2)
on ivory (ref. 1URZLQXD)
3.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame
together with another 18th century portrait miniature of a lady wearing a pale dress, on ivory (ref. FZ543XKN), 4cm, in a gilt-metal frame
(2)
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 269
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in military uniform
on ivory (ref. K77H5KNV)
3.7cm
in a gilt-metal frame
together with an early 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat, on ivory (ref. Z1AWSLP7), 3.5cm, in a gilt-metal frame
(2)
on ivory (ref. K77H5KNV)
3.7cm
in a gilt-metal frame
together with an early 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat, on ivory (ref. Z1AWSLP7), 3.5cm, in a gilt-metal frame
(2)
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 270
Sold
M*** C*** (BRITISH, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY) (3)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a white dress and a white head dress
signed with initials 'MC' (lower left)
on ivory (ref. 9CSW1FR1)
5cm
in a gilt-metal frame
together with a 19th century portrait miniature of a lady, with a portrait of a gentleman (to the reverse), on ivory (ref. 27PHJY57), 6.7cm, in a gilt-metal frame; and a late 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman with a beard, thought to be a Mr Bedford, signed with monogram (centre right), on ivory (ref. Y4YC78UM),
signed with initials 'MC' (lower left)
on ivory (ref. 9CSW1FR1)
5cm
in a gilt-metal frame
together with a 19th century portrait miniature of a lady, with a portrait of a gentleman (to the reverse), on ivory (ref. 27PHJY57), 6.7cm, in a gilt-metal frame; and a late 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman with a beard, thought to be a Mr Bedford, signed with monogram (centre right), on ivory (ref. Y4YC78UM),
6.2cm, in a gilt-metal frame(3)
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 271
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (4)
Portrait miniature of a young girl wearing a white dress
on ivory (ref.59EFTDFB)
6cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with initials 'WJ' and hair (to the reverse)
on ivory (ref.59EFTDFB)
6cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with initials 'WJ' and hair (to the reverse)
together with three other portrait miniatures, one of a lady in a white dress, inscribed 'E one' …
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 272
Sold
ADAM BUCK (BRITISH, 1759-1833) (2)
Portrait of J. G. M. Burt wearing a dark coat
signed and dated 'Adam Buck 1820' (lower left)
watercolour and pencil
12.5 x 11.5cm
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's, London, 22nd November 2007, lot 103 part lot;
Private collection, UK
together with; Attributed to Richard Dighton (British, 1795-1880), Portrait of a gentleman holding a book, watercolour and pencil, 23 x 14cm
(2)
signed and dated 'Adam Buck 1820' (lower left)
watercolour and pencil
12.5 x 11.5cm
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's, London, 22nd November 2007, lot 103 part lot;
Private collection, UK
together with; Attributed to Richard Dighton (British, 1795-1880), Portrait of a gentleman holding a book, watercolour and pencil, 23 x 14cm
(2)
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 274
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat with red trim
on ivory (ref. 8A2J72LK)
9.5cm
on ivory (ref. 8A2J72LK)
9.5cm
Condition reportA vertical crack through the middle of the ivory running from top to bottom.Some…
Hammer price:
£40
Estimate: £80 - £120
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 275
Sold
AFTER NICHOLAS HILLIARD
Mary Queen of Scots
on enamel
7.5cm
on enamel
7.5cm
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 276
Sold
FOLLOWER OF GODFRIED VAN SCHALCKEN
Portrait miniature of a boy
on copper
5.5cm
on copper
5.5cm
Condition Reportminor surface abrasions and dirt, ultraviolet reveals an uneven varnish but no sign…
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 277
Sold
MRS F. BAROU (BRITISH, FL. C. 1800)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman
signed and dated 'F Barou 1796' (on backing paper)
on ivory (ref. HW7ZYVKE)
7.5cm high
in a rectangular papier-mâché frame
signed and dated 'F Barou 1796' (on backing paper)
on ivory (ref. HW7ZYVKE)
7.5cm high
in a rectangular papier-mâché frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 7 July 1975,
lot 94;Private collection, UKCondition reportA little…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 278
Sold
OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a dark coat
on ivory (ref. SGMSS38K)
5.5cm high
in a gilt metal frame
on ivory (ref. SGMSS38K)
5.5cm high
in a gilt metal frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 10 March 1975, lot 78;Private collection, UKCondition reportSome…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 279
Sold
JOSEPH PASTORINI (BRITISH, C. 1775-1839)
Portrait miniature of Miss Mary Slaughter as a child wearing a bonnet
on ivory (ref. 8DAFYCA6)
7cm high
in a giltwood frame inscribed (to backing paper)
on ivory (ref. 8DAFYCA6)
7cm high
in a giltwood frame inscribed (to backing paper)
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 28 April 1975, lot 48;Private collection, UKCondition reportSurface a…
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 280
Sold
ANTHONY STEWART (BRITISH, 1773-1846)
Portrait miniature of Louise Fortescue in a white dress with blue ribbon
on ivory (ref. PR711TJW)
4.5cm
in a red leather covered travel case
on ivory (ref. PR711TJW)
4.5cm
in a red leather covered travel case
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 281
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO HAMLET (2)
Portrait miniature silhouette of a gentleman, believed to be the Duke of Cambridge
6.5cm
in an ebonised wood frame
together with another silhouette of a gentleman, believed to be Lieut. Charles T. Hozier, indistinctly signed 'Stephen ***' (lower centre), 8cm
(2)
6.5cm
in an ebonised wood frame
together with another silhouette of a gentleman, believed to be Lieut. Charles T. Hozier, indistinctly signed 'Stephen ***' (lower centre), 8cm
(2)
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 282
Sold
HENRY ALBERT FRITH (BRITISH, FL. 1837-1854) (5)
Silhouette of Henry Croly M.D.
signed and dated 'Frith 1842' (lower left)
24 x 17cm
together with a silhouette of a gentleman and three silhouettes of ladies by various hands
(5)
signed and dated 'Frith 1842' (lower left)
24 x 17cm
together with a silhouette of a gentleman and three silhouettes of ladies by various hands
(5)
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 283
Sold
C*** B*** (BRITISH, 19TH CENTURY) (5)
Silhouette of a boy
signed with initials and dated 'C B July 24th 1847' (lower right)
23.5 x 18cm
together with a silhouette of a lady; a portrait miniature of a lady in a black dress and red necklace; and two portrait miniatures of girls in blue dresses, on paper
(5)
signed with initials and dated 'C B July 24th 1847' (lower right)
23.5 x 18cm
together with a silhouette of a lady; a portrait miniature of a lady in a black dress and red necklace; and two portrait miniatures of girls in blue dresses, on paper
(5)
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £100 - £200
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 284
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (4)
Silhouette of a gentleman
7.5cm
together with another silhouette of a gentleman and two silhouettes of ladies
(4)
7.5cm
together with another silhouette of a gentleman and two silhouettes of ladies
(4)
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £100 - £200
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 285
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (4)
Silhouette of John Vaughan (1788-1865)
inscribed (verso)
9.5cm
together with a silhouette of a gentleman wearing glasses; another of a boy and another of a lady
(4)
inscribed (verso)
9.5cm
together with a silhouette of a gentleman wearing glasses; another of a boy and another of a lady
(4)
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £80 - £120
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 286
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (5)
Portrait miniature of a girl wearing a grey dress and red necklace
on ivory (ref. 6X14A6VQ)
7 x 5cm
together with four silhouettes
(5)
on ivory (ref. 6X14A6VQ)
7 x 5cm
together with four silhouettes
(5)
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £80 - £120
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 287
Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (4)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in profile
on paper
8.2cm
together with two portrait miniatures of gentleman and one of a lady, all on paper
(4)
on paper
8.2cm
together with two portrait miniatures of gentleman and one of a lady, all on paper
(4)
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £80 - £120
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 288
Sold
SCHOOL OF VERONA, 16TH CENTURY
The Martyrdom of St Catherine of Alexandria
oil on panel
56 x 43cm
Provenance
The Right Rev. Monsignor Bickerstaffe-Drew, The Manor House, Salisbury Plain, 1906;
Sale, Sotheby's Parke-Bernet, 22nd January 1976, lot 86, as Giovanni Francesco Caroto
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
oil on panel
56 x 43cm
Provenance
The Right Rev. Monsignor Bickerstaffe-Drew, The Manor House, Salisbury Plain, 1906;
Sale, Sotheby's Parke-Bernet, 22nd January 1976, lot 86, as Giovanni Francesco Caroto
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
Condition ReportThe panel has been cradled. The panel is uneven from two repaired splits running…
Hammer price:
£8,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 289
Unsold
STUDIO OF GERRIT VAN HONTHORST (DUTCH, 1590-1656)
Portrait of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange (1584-1647)
oil on canvas
71 x 58cm
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Footnote
For a similar portrait of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, fully attributed to Gerrit van Honthorst, dating from 1631, see Historical Collections Foundation of the House of Orange-Nassau, The Hague, cat. 307, on long-term loan since 2015 at the Mauritshuis, The Hague
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
oil on canvas
71 x 58cm
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Footnote
For a similar portrait of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, fully attributed to Gerrit van Honthorst, dating from 1631, see Historical Collections Foundation of the House of Orange-Nassau, The Hague, cat. 307, on long-term loan since 2015 at the Mauritshuis, The Hague
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 290
Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO THEODORE RUSSEL (BRITISH, 1614-1689)
Portrait of a lady, possibly the Duchess of Lennox
oil on panel
39.5 x 31.5cm
Footnote
For a similar portrait see, Sale, Sotheby's, London, 19th March 2003, lot 17
oil on panel
39.5 x 31.5cm
Footnote
For a similar portrait see, Sale, Sotheby's, London, 19th March 2003, lot 17
Condition ReportPanel is very slightly bowed outward. Abrasions and paint loss to the upper, lower…
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 291
Unsold
STUDIO OF AMBROSIUS BOSSCHAERT (DUTCH, 1573-1621)
Still life with lilies, tulips, roses, carnations, columbines, marigolds, anemones, hyacinth, eglantines, snakeshead fritillaries and other flowers, with a red admiral butterfly and peaches, apricots, cherries and a plum on a table
oil on panel
41 x 60cm
Provenance
The Espinal Collection, Spain;
Sale, Christies London, 27th November 1970, lot 45, as Bartholomeus Assteyn;
Sale, Christies London, 8th July 2005, lot 28, where acquired by the present owner
oil on panel
41 x 60cm
Provenance
The Espinal Collection, Spain;
Sale, Christies London, 27th November 1970, lot 45, as Bartholomeus Assteyn;
Sale, Christies London, 8th July 2005, lot 28, where acquired by the present owner
FootnoteFred Meijer of the RKD noted that the present work is a contemporary copy of Bosschaert's…
Estimate: £40,000 - £60,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 292
Sold
STUDIO OF SIR PETER LELY (DUTCH/BRITISH, 1618-1680)
Portrait of Margaret Wale (1640-1674), Daughter of Sir William Wale and wife of Sir Edward Seymour 4th Bt. (1633-1707), three-quarter length, standing, wearing a light brown dress with a blue cloak, leaning on a stone pedestal
inscribed 'Margaret Daughter of Sr. William Wale First Wife to the Speaker Seymour / Sr. Pr. L' (lower right)
oil on canvas
126 x 102cm
in an ornately carved late George III gilt-wood frame
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
inscribed 'Margaret Daughter of Sr. William Wale First Wife to the Speaker Seymour / Sr. Pr. L' (lower right)
oil on canvas
126 x 102cm
in an ornately carved late George III gilt-wood frame
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
ProvenanceThe sitter's family and by descent to Miss J. M. Seymour, East Knoyle House, Wiltshire…
Hammer price:
£9,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 293
Sold
STUDIO OF CLAUDE-JOSEPH VERNET (FRENCH, 1714-1789)
Men and women fishing on a rocky shore before a harbour with boats at sunset
oil on canvas
68 x 95cm
Provenance
Henry Ayshford Sanford of Waltham House;
Triley Court;
Private collection, UK
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
oil on canvas
68 x 95cm
Provenance
Henry Ayshford Sanford of Waltham House;
Triley Court;
Private collection, UK
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
FootnoteThe present composition bears comparison to Coucher de Soleil; see Florence Ingersoll…
Hammer price:
£14,000
Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 294
Unsold
ATTRIBUTED TO TOBIAS STRANOVER (GERMAN, 1684-1756)
A turkey, jay, goldfinch, bullfinch and other birds among trees
signed 'T Stranover' (lower right)
oil on canvas
135 x 115cm
Provenance
Private collection, UK
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
signed 'T Stranover' (lower right)
oil on canvas
135 x 115cm
Provenance
Private collection, UK
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined and re-stretched. There is a horizontal crease running…
Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 295
Sold
CIRCLE OF ANTHONY VAN DYCK (FLEMISH, 1599-1641)
Portrait of a friar
oil on canvas
43 x 31cm
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, South Kensington, 22nd April 1998, lot 25
Footnote
This head study is a copy after the head of St Francis in Van Dyck's Crucifixion in the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in Dendermonde.
This work is filed in the RKD.
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
oil on canvas
43 x 31cm
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, South Kensington, 22nd April 1998, lot 25
Footnote
This head study is a copy after the head of St Francis in Van Dyck's Crucifixion in the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in Dendermonde.
This work is filed in the RKD.
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. There are traces of craquelure throughout, stable -…
Hammer price:
£2,000
Estimate: £500 - £700
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 296
Sold
GERMAN SCHOOL LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
The Education of the Virgin
oil on canvas
97 x 74.5cm
Provenance
The De La Salle Brothers
oil on canvas
97 x 74.5cm
Provenance
The De La Salle Brothers
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 297
Sold
FOLLOWER OF JAN ASSELYN
An extensive Italianate river landscape with herdsmen on a bank and a man fishing by a dwelling
oil on canvas
62.5 x 116cm
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 28th April 2006, lot 44, where acquired by the present owner
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
oil on canvas
62.5 x 116cm
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 28th April 2006, lot 44, where acquired by the present owner
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
Condition Reportthe canvas has been relined. Extensive craquelure throughout the paint surface,…
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 298
Unsold
FOLLOWER OF CORNELIS DE WAEL
A naval battle between the Ottomans and Christians
oil on canvas
83 x 103cm
Provenance
Property from a deceased estate
oil on canvas
83 x 103cm
Provenance
Property from a deceased estate
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023