A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
Featuring a central oval blue sapphire (weight 0.90 carats), in a surround of twelve round brilliant cut diamonds (total weight 0.50 carats) in 18ct yellow gold, ring size
S 1/2, weight 4.4 grams.
CONDITION REPORT Overall very good condition, no notable damage.Diamond colour - G/HDiamond clarity - VS-SiThe sapphire a transparent, dark saturated blue.ALL GEMSTONE AND DIAMOND WEIGHTS, COLOUR AND…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £300 - £500
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
DIANA HILL (BRITISH, C. 1760-1844)
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…
Condition reportSurface appears flat.A few very small minor spots in places.Generally appears in good condition.
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £600 - £800
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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…
Condition reportSurface appears flat.A few very small dark and yellow spots in places.Otherwise appears generally good.
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ELIZA THICKE (BRITISH, FL. 1801-1836)
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
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH ZINCKE (GERMAN, 1683-1767)
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
Condition reportGlazing is loose.Small mark or scratch on jacket to centre and a few very small marks/scratches near this.Small white mark to upper right edge.Otherwise looks generally good.
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £600 - £800
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO PETER PAILLOU (BRITISH, 1757-1831)
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;…
Condition reportA little undulation to surface in upper left quarter, the surface doesn't appear flat here, a gentle indentation/impression to surface. A small vertical faint white mark in this same…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH, 1770-1832)
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…
Condition reportSurface a little uneven, possibly very slightly bowed.Appear to be a few small scratches to centre left.Otherwise appears to be generally good.
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
NATHANIEL PLIMER (BRITISH, 1757-1822)
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
Condition reportA white line visible across upper section above head, possible damage, see photo online.Some discolouration.A few very minor spots and some surface dirt.
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
GEORGE ENGLEHEART (BRITISH, 1750-1829)
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
FootnoteThe sitter is a relation of the current owner.Condition reportA little bowing to surface in lower section.A few small spots of dirt in places.Otherwise overall appears generally good.
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £500 - £800
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
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…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)
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…
Condition reportGirl: Some small spots and marks, including two marks across her nose.Surface dirt.Man: Surface a little uneven.A few small marks and spots.Surface dirt.
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
SARAH BIFFIN (BRITISH, 1784-1850)
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…
Condition reportSmall vertical white line visible to left of neck in background.Very small spot of paint loss to lower right on blue of chair.Two very small white spots upper left corner.Otherwise…
Hammer price: £6,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ADAM BUCK (BRITISH, 1759-1833) (2)
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…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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
Condition reportA vertical crack through the middle of the ivory running from top to bottom.Some surface dirt.Ivory a little bowed (a little raised at the crack in the middle).
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
MRS F. BAROU (BRITISH, FL. C. 1800)
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
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 7 July 1975, lot 94;Private collection, UKCondition reportA little surface dirt, otherwise appears generally good.Under glass and not examined out of frame.
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
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
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 10 March 1975, lot 78;Private collection, UKCondition reportSome surface dirt.Small white mark centre left background.Some abrasions and associated rubbing/possible paint…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
JOSEPH PASTORINI (BRITISH, C. 1775-1839)
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)
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 28 April 1975, lot 48;Private collection, UKCondition reportSurface a little uneven.Various small marks and dirt, particularly to lower centre.Under glass and not…
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
STUDIO OF GERRIT VAN HONTHORST (DUTCH, 1590-1656)
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…
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
STUDIO OF CLAUDE-JOSEPH VERNET (FRENCH, 1714-1789)
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…
FootnoteThe present composition bears comparison to Coucher de Soleil; see Florence Ingersoll-Smouse, Joseph Vernet, Peintre de Marine, Paris 1926, Volume II, p.33, cat. no. 1057, plate no. 261…
Hammer price: £14,000
Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO TOBIAS STRANOVER (GERMAN, 1684-1756)
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 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO CAJETAN ROOS (ITALIAN, 1690-1770)
ATTRIBUTED TO CAJETAN ROOS (ITALIAN, 1690-1770)
A shepherdess with her flock
oil on canvas
63 x 76cm

Provenance
Private Collection, UK
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
DUTCH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
DUTCH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
Still life with flowers
oil on canvas
63 x 76cm

Provenance
Private Collection, UK
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO LOUIS HUBNER (GERMAN, C. 1694-1769)
ATTRIBUTED TO LOUIS HUBNER (GERMAN, C. 1694-1769)
Still life with dead birds
signed 'L Hubner Pinxit' (lower right)
oil on canvas
71 x 89cm

Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £400 - £600
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST

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