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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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PICTURES & PRINTS CATALOGUE TERMS
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"Attributed to ..." - probably a work by the artist in whole or in part.
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"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.
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"After ..." - a copy (of any date) of a work by that artist.
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Lots per page:

Total lots: 281

Lot 347 Sold
FRANCISCO GOYA (SPANISH, 1746-1828)
Chiton (Hush), from Los Caprichos
etching with aquatint
21 x 15cm
Condition ReportThe sheet has been adhered by the upper upper edge to the mount board with two bits…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 348 Sold
AFTER JOSEPH MALLORD WILLIAM TURNER (QTY)
A large quantity of engravings, including; Kidwelly Castle; Blenheim; Powis Castle; Keswick Lake; Worcester; Warwick Castle; Durham Cathedral; Whitehaven; Kenilworth Castle and Arundel Castle
of various sizes
contained within a folio with the title ENGLAND & WALES J. M. W. TURNER R. A. M TO Z
together with a European School etching of a ruin on a mountain
(a quantity)

Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 349 Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN-BAPTISTE HUET (FRENCH, 1745-1811)
Two dogs
red chalk
23 x 34cm

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 350 Sold
FRENCH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Les Carlins de Sm. L'Imperatrice Josephine; Bouliou, Ratiou, Bourgou (The Pugs of the Empress Josephine; Bouliou, Ratiou, Bourgou)
watercolour and pencil
28.5 x 38.5cm

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Condition ReportThere are a couple of  vertical creases to the centre of the sheet and scattered…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 351 Sold
ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS SPENCER (BRITISH, 1700-1765)
A stallion and three grooms, a town beyond
oil on canvas
63.5 x 76cm

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy

The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. The paint surface is dirty with areas of discoloured…
Hammer price: £4,800
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 352 Unsold
FOLLOWER OF JAMES SEYMOUR
Childers with jockey up, thought to be in the livery of the Duke of Devonshire
inscribed 'Childers' (lower right)
oil on canvas
63 x 75.5cm

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy

The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
Estimate: £7,000 - £10,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 353 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (2)
Horse and groom, a pair
the first inscribed '*** Thomas' (lower centre), the second inscribed 'Dennis-O' (lower centre)
oil on board
each 14 x 18.5cm
(2)

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy

The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
Condition ReportMinor undulations to the boards but generally sound.  The paint surfaces are…
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 354 Sold
CHARLES TOWNE (BRITISH, 1763-1840)
A standing mare, a landscape beyond
signed and dated 'Charles Towne Pinxit 1816' (lower left)
oil on canvas
51 x 65cm

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Condition reportThe canvas has a heavy wax relining.  There are traces of craquelure throughout and…
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 355 Sold
ENGLISH NAIVE SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
A gentleman outside a country with a horse, groom and two dogs
oil on canvas
75 x 99cm

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined.  The paint surface is clean with traces of craquelure…
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £400 - £600
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 356 Sold
GEORGE CHRISTOPHER HORNER (BRITISH, 1829-1881)
A gentleman in a horse and gig
signed and dated 'G. Horner Pinx L'Pool 1850' (lower centre)
oil on canvas
43 x 53cm

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy

Footnote
For a similar work by the same hand see European Paintings Sale, Bonhams & Butterfields, San Francisco, 16th November 2004, lot 208
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 357 Unsold
HARRY HALL (BRITISH, 1814-1882)
Kisber, 1876 Derby Winner
signed, inscribed and dated 'Harry Hall, Newmarket 1877' (lower right)
oil on canvas
84.5 x 121cm

Provenance
Arthur Ackerman & Son, Old Bond Street, London;
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy

The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined.  The paint surface appears in good clean condition. …
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 358 Sold
HARRY HALL (BRITISH, 1814-1882)
Lady Patroness
signed and dated 'Harry Hall 1876' (centre right) and titled (lower left)
oil on canvas
43 x 53cm

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined.  The paint surface has a slightly discoloured varnish…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 359 Sold
JULIUS VON BLAAS (AUSTRIAN, 1845-1922)
Bon Marché Standing with Alexander Baltazzi
signed and dated 'Julius Von Blaas 1906' (upper left)
oil on canvas
100 x 115cm

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Condition ReportOriginal canvas.  There are numerous small surface abrasions throughout the canvas,…
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 360 Sold
RICHARD BENNO ADAM (GERMAN, 1873-1937)
Horses watering
signed and dated 'Richard B Adam 1906' (lower right)
oil on canvas
97 x 144cm

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Condition ReportOriginal canvas.  The paint surface is generally sound with an even varnish. …
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 361 Sold
LEESA SANDYS-LUMSDAINE (BRITISH, B. 1936)
Batitu
signed 'L. SANDYS-LUMSDAINE' (lower right)
watercolour and gouache
23 x 29cm
ARR

Provenance
The Tryon Gallery, Dover Street, London;
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 362 Sold
STANLEY WILSON (BRITISH, 1836-1898)
Two rabbits
signed and dated 'Stanley Wilson 1877' (lower right)
oil on canvas
64 x 76cm

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Condition ReportOriginal canvas.  The paint surface is in good, clean condition with an even…
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £400 - £600
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 363 Sold
HUNT AND SON (BRITISH, 19TH CENTURY) (8)
Kisber
engraving, published by George Rees, 1876
plate size 59 x 76cm
together with another print in colours of Kisber, image size 38 x 50cm; a reproduction print in colours of Park Top, 49 x 38cm (oval); two horse racing photographs of Henbit; a photograph of the racehorse Psidum; an engraving of Le Prince Antoine D'Esterhasy by J Pichler, plate size 37.5 x 26.5cm; and a pair of reproduction prints in colour of men in elaborate dress with horses
(8)
ProvenanceThe collection of the late Countess Bunny EsterhazySee Bellmans website for further…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 364 Sold
GEORGE TOWNLY STUBBS (BRITISH, 1756-1815) AFTER GEORGE STUBBS (4)
Sweetbrier; Sweet William; Protector; Anvil, a set of four
engravings
three published 1794, one 1796
each 40.5 x 51cm
(4)

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 365 Sold
ALDEMIR MARTINS (BRAZILIAN, 1922-2006)
Seven Serigraphia
each signed, dated and numbered in pencil 'Aldemir Martins 78 334/350'
serigraph
each 45 x 45cm
contained within a folio

Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy

See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 366 Sold
GEORGE CHINNERY (BRITISH, 1774-1852)
A gentleman reading a paper by a table
pen and ink sketch
11 x 16.5cm
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 367 Sold
RICHARD DIGHTON (BRITISH, 1795-1880)
The Master General of Ordinance
etching
28.5 x 19.5cm

Provenance
John Reid Old Prints and Engravings, Kensington Church Street, London;
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £80 - £120
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 368 Sold
AUVREST (FRENCH, ACTIVE EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
Napoleon le Grand
signed and titled 'a la plume par AUVREST' (lower right)
pen, ink and wash
38 x 28cm

Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 369 Sold
JAMES KENNETT WILLSON (BRITISH, D. 1881) (4)
Napoleon on his Deathbed
dated and inscribed '7th Nov 1821 Napoleon'
pencil
11 x 18cm
together with Napoleon on his Deathbed, a watercolour over a printed base; and A figure on the shore, a watercolour, each by the same hand; and The Drum Boy, a watercolour by Edmond Lajoux
(4, all unframed)

Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £100 - £200
10 October 2023
10 October 2023
Lot 370 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)
Figures Overlooking an Encampment, Aden; Road Through the Fortifications, Aden
a set of two, each signed with monogram (lower right), inscribed with title, one dated '16.9.57', the other dated '18.9.57' (in lower margin)
pencil and watercolour
one 17.5 x 25.5cm, the other 25 x 17.5cm
(both unframed)
(2)

Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
10 October 2023

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