MONTURE CARTIER - AN AMETHYST AND TURQUOISE BROOCH
Set with a central large cabochon amethyst with a two row border of turquoise, all in a claw setting, with a two pin brooch fitting, signed Monture Cartier and with French eagle gold marks, gross…
CONDITION REPORT Overall very good condition, no notable damage.Amethyst has obvious 'tiger stripe' inclusions throughout, turquoise fairly well matched, some more green than others.ProvenanceThe…
Hammer price:
£4,200
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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THE COLLECTION OF HRH THE PRINCESS MARGARET COUNTESS OF SNOWDON - AN…
Designed as a stylised flower set with a cabochon emerald center and marquise-cut sapphire petals to the openwork scroll shoulders, in green leather case, the inner silk lining inscribed by hand …
PROVENENCE - Originally sold in the 2006 auction at Christies as part of the collection of HRH The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. Comes with original Christies sales receipt showing purchase…
Hammer price:
£3,800
Estimate: £500 - £700
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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A PAIR OF PATEK PHILIPPE GOLD CUFFLINKS
With an oval glazed panel on each, signed to the back Patek Philippe Geneva 9002 6802, in 18ct gold, weight 27 grams, in original box.
CONDITION REPORT Overall good condition-
Both cufflinks have blemishes to the polished blue
centres (see images)
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,200
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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A COLLECTION OF EARLY BUTLER WILSON JEWELLERY WITH OTHERS (QTY)
Including, a matching brooch and earring set featuring masks, a parrot, a tennis racket brooch and matching earrings, a fish, a panther, a Union Jack flag and a Maltese cross, all paste set and…
CONDITION REPORT In mostly good condition for age, wear present throughout, please see individual item photos to make your own opinion.
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £300 - £400
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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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
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10 October 2023
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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
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10 October 2023
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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
Condition ReportPanel is very slightly bowed outward. Abrasions and paint loss to the upper, lower and right hand border; a few further minor surface abrasions. Ultraviolet reveals retouching to…
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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
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10 October 2023
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ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
Portrait of a young boy with playing cards
oil on canvas
77 x 63cm
Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/selected-items-from-the-john-fowler-and-imogen-taylor-collections
Estimate: £500 - £700
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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NATHAN DOWNER (BRITISH, 18TH CENTURY)
The Young Cricketers
signed 'N. Downer pinxit' (lower left, on dog's collar)
oil on canvas
108 x 84.5cm
Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/selected-items-from-the-john-fowler-and-imogen-taylor-collectionsThe canvas has been…
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £200 - £400
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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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…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. The paint surface is dirty with areas of discoloured varnish; traces of craquelure throughout with a few flecks of paint loss to the lower left corner,…
Hammer price:
£4,800
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Estimate: £7,000 - £10,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Condition ReportMinor undulations to the boards but generally sound. The paint surfaces are generally clean with a recent varnish. Ultraviolet light reveals a few spots of retouching to the belly…
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £150 - £250
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:
https…
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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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…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. The paint surface appears in good clean condition. Ultraviolet reveals retouching to a 4-inch tear, upper right, extensive retouching to the sky,…
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. The paint surface has a slightly discoloured varnish but otherwise sound. Ultraviolet reveals flecks of fine retouching to the stable wall, some further…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Condition ReportOriginal canvas. There are numerous small surface abrasions throughout the canvas, larger surface scratches lower right. No sign of retouching under ultraviolet light. Held in a…
Hammer price:
£2,800
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Condition ReportOriginal canvas. The paint surface is generally sound with an even varnish. Ultraviolet reveals no sign of retouching. Held in a plain frame in fair condition.
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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…
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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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:…
Condition ReportOriginal canvas. The paint surface is in good, clean condition with an even varnish. No sign of retouching under ultraviolet. Held in a plaster gilt frame in fair condition.
Hammer price:
£3,200
Estimate: £400 - £600
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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