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…
FootnoteFred Meijer of the RKD noted that the present work is a contemporary copy of Bosschaert's signed picture of 1617 (sold Christie's, 11th December 1987, lot 40). The present work was…
Estimate: £40,000 - £60,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined and re-stretched. There is a horizontal crease running the width of the canvas in the upper quarter of the work, possibly from a previous reduced…
Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. There are traces of craquelure throughout, stable - otherwise the paint surface is sound. Ultraviolet reveals flecks of infilling to craquelure to the…
Hammer price:
£2,000
Estimate: £500 - £700
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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JOSHUA CRISTALL (BRITISH, 1767-1847)
Diana
signed and dated 'J. Cristall 1837' (lower left)
pen and ink
26 x 33.5cm
Provenance
Abbott and Holder, London, where acquired by the parents of the present owner;
Thence by descent
Condition ReportThe sheet has been cut on each corner and laid on to paper. Scattered light surface abrasions, particularly along the lower border, some surface dirt, consistent with a work of this…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ALBRECHT DURER (GERMAN, 1471-1528)
The Betrothal of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin (B.82)
woodcut
29 x 20.5cm
Condition ReportVertical crease, lower left, tear and loss to the lower right corner, horizontal creasing off the left border one third of the way up from the bottom. Later sketch to verso by…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (DUTCH, 1606-1669)
Peasant Family on the Tramp
etching
11.5 x 9cm
(unframed)
Provenance
Private Collection, UK
Literature
Bartsch 131
Condition ReportA good later impression, (probably 18th century), with narrow margins; laid down to backing paper along the left hand margin, good overall condition.
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Condition ReportThere are a couple of vertical creases to the centre of the sheet and scattered surface abrasions, some foxing. Under glass and held in a gilt frame in fair condition; unexamined…
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Condition reportThe canvas has a heavy wax relining. There are traces of craquelure throughout and old discolouration under a more recent glossy varnish; a light surface stain over the date. …
Hammer price:
£2,600
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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:
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Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. The paint surface is clean with traces of craquelure throughout - stable. Ultraviolet light reveals retouching to a small repaired tear, upper centre,…
Hammer price:
£2,400
Estimate: £400 - £600
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ATTRIBUTED TO PAUL SANDBY (BRITISH, 1731-1809)
Agatha’s Monastery, Richmond, Yorkshire
inscribed '-gathas monastery - Richmond Yorkshire by P. Sandby' (on a label attached to the backboard)
watercolour
19 x 28cm
Provenance
Charles Mallord…
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/a-collection-of-watercolours-from-the-family-of-jmw-turnerCondition ReportMinor flecks of staining in the sky, upper left, otherwise good overall condition with…
Estimate: £600 - £800
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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GEORGE ARTHUR FRIPP (BRITISH, 1813-1896)
Scene near Morenish, on Loch Tay, Perthshire - An October Evening
signed and dated 'George Fripp 1851' (lower left)
watercolour
49 x 70.5cm
Provenance
London, Society of Painters in Watercolours,…
Condition ReportMinor surface abrasion, lower left, a few scattered spots in the sky. Minor discolouration; otherwise good overall condition with string colour. Framed and under glass; unexamined…
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ATTRIBUTED TO THALES FIELDING (BRITISH, 1793-1837)
Job and his friends
watercolour on paper
17 x 23cm
Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Condition ReportThere are minor tears and creases along the extreme lower border, one further off the upper right border. Otherwise good overall, condition with strong colour. Framed and under…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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SAMUEL PROUT (BRITISH, 1783-1852) (2)
At York
signed 'S Prout' (lower right)
watercolour
21 x 29cm
Provenance
Trim Bridge Galleries, Bath;
Private collection, UK
Together with a sepia wash by the same hand of ruins by a lake, signed,…
Condition Report'Bridge' - The sheet is sound, some scattered spots of foxing in the sky, otherwise good overall condition. Framed and under glass; unexamined out of frame.'Ruins by a lake' - The…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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JAMES SHARPLES (BRITISH, 1825-1893)
Portrait of a lady in profile
inscribed 'James Sharples Bath' (to backboard)
pastel
23 x 17.5 (oval)
Provenance
Trim Bridge Galleries, Bath;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportTwo small tears to right edges, partially obscured by frame.A few very small spots and marks in places.Some surface dirt.Under glass and not examined out of frame.
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS LUNY (BRITISH, 1759-1837)
The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14th February 1797
later inscribed 'POWELL' (lower left)
oil on canvas
51.5 x 86.5cm
Provenance
Private collection, UK
The present work will be on view at Cromwell…
Condition ReportThe canvas has an old relining. The paint surface is dirty with scattered areas of craquelure and a discoloured varnish. Ultraviolet light reveals old retouching to areas of…
Hammer price:
£7,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ALFRED POLLENTINE (BRITISH, 1836-1890) (2)
San Giorgio Maggiore; The Doge's Palace, a pair
one signed 'A Pollentine' (lower left)
oil on canvas
each 51 x 81cm
(2)
Provenance
Private collection, UK
The present work will be on view at…
Condition ReportSan Giorgio Maggiore - The canvas appears to have been relined. The paint surface is dirty with a craquelure pattern throughout and a discoloured varnish. There is a surface…
Hammer price:
£3,500
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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JAMES SALT (BRITISH, 1850-1903) (2)
A gondolier at dawn; Sunset over Venice, a pair
one signed 'JSalt' (lower right)
oil on canvas
each 35.5 x 61cm
(2)
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Condition report1st image:A little craquelure.Under glass and not examined out of frame.Inspection under uv light reveals areas of retouching, mostly to sky.2nd image:A little craquelure.Under glass…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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FELIX ZIEM (FRENCH, 1821-1911)
Venice with San Giorgio Maggiore beyond
signed 'Ziem' (lower left)
oil on canvas
60.5 x 81cm
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Association Felix Ziem, represented by Mathias Ary…
Condition ReportOriginal canvas. Some traces of craquelure, particularly above the horizon; discoloured varnish throughout. Ultraviolet reveals extensive retouching in the sky, strengthening to the…
Hammer price:
£15,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £20,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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WILLIAM CHRISTIAN SYMONS (BRITISH, 1845-1911)
The Skipper's Legacy
signed 'W X Symons' (lower right)
watercolour and gouache
26 x 32cm
Provenance
Property of the artist;
Thence by family descent
Exhibited
Bath, Victoria Art Gallery, 30th April…
Condition ReportThere is a pinhole to the sheet, upper centre, otherwise the sheet is sound. Some minor areas of surface staining, upper centre, otherwise the work is in good overall condition. …
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £400 - £600
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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WILLIAM CHRISTIAN SYMONS (BRITISH, 1845-1911)
Gypsy Fair, Battle Square
signed 'W X Symons' (lower right)
oil on canvas
64 x 76cm
Provenance
Property of the artist;
Thence by family descent
Exhibited
Bath, Victoria Art Gallery, 30th April -…
The canvas has an old relining. Traces of craquelure to the paint surface, otherwise the paint surface appears to be in good, clean condition throughout. Ultraviolet reveals some infilling to…
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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WILLIAM CHRISTIAN SYMONS (BRITISH, 1845-1911)
Hanging Out the Washing, Stocks Farm
oil on canvas
28 x 46.5cm
Provenance
Property of the artist;
Thence by family descent
Exhibited
Rye Art Gallery, 30th January 1999 - 28th March 1999, no.23
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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WILLIAM CHRISTIAN SYMONS (BRITISH, 1845-1911)
Collecting Rainwater
oil on card
62.5 x 50cm
Provenance
Property of the artist;
Thence by family descent
Exhibited
Rye Art Gallery, 30th January 1999 - 28th March 1999, no.38
Condition ReportThere is a small vertical tear to the sheet, off the lower central border. The paint surface appears to be in good, clean condition throughout. No sign of retouching under…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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WILLIAM CHRISTIAN SYMONS (BRITISH, 1845-1911)
The Nativity
watercolour
38.5 x 54.5cm
Provenance
Property of the artist;
Thence by family descent
Condition ReportThe sheet is sound. There are a few surface scratches off the upper central border, otherwise the surface is in good, clean condition. Framed and under glass, unexamined out of…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £70 - £100
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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