FREDERICK ARTHUR BRIDGMAN (AMERICAN, 1847-1928)
FREDERICK ARTHUR BRIDGMAN (AMERICAN, 1847-1928)
Sanctuary in the Sahara
signed and dated ‘F. A Bridgman 1879’ (lower left)
oil on canvas
56 x 87cm

Provenance
The artist Arthur Croft (1828-1902);
Thence by family descent to the current owner
Footnote Sanctuary in the Sahara is a product of Fredrick A. Bridgman’s second visit to Algeria.  Having painted Algiers and its neighboring villages in 1872-73 during his first trip to North Africa,…
Hammer price: £26,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
ATTRIBUTED TO WALTER GREAVES (BRITISH, 1846-1930)
ATTRIBUTED TO WALTER GREAVES (BRITISH, 1846-1930)
Heart of the City, Nocturne
bears indistinct signature (lower left)
oil on canvas
41 x 61cm

Provenance
Royal Exchange Gallery, London;
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
CHALKIE DAVIES (WELSH, B. 1955)
CHALKIE DAVIES (WELSH, B. 1955)
John Lydon, The Lydon King (1980) (printed later)
signed and numbered by the photographer in blue ink 'Chalkie Davies HC 1/5' (to the lower border)
black and white archival print
image size 63.5 x…
Footnote"I call this 'The Lydon King'. The picture was done because Public Image had formed and their first record was coming out. John couldn't have been more bored, and was being very uncooperative…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £300
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
CHALKIE DAVIES (WELSH, B. 1955)
CHALKIE DAVIES (WELSH, B. 1955)
Debbie Harry In An Easy Chair (1976) (printed later)
signed and numbered by the photographer in black ink 'Chalkie Davies HC 1/5' (to the lower border)
black and white archival print
21.5 x 66cm…
Footnote"Debbie's very first visit to London...The middle shot really captures her beauty. Put together they portray a bit of humour too. My photographs of Debbie appeared in the NME quite small, but…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £200 - £300
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
WITHDRAWN A PAIR OF LARGE DUTCH BLUE AND WHITE EARTHENWARE RECTANGULAR PANELS (2)
A PAIR OF LARGE DUTCH BLUE AND WHITE EARTHENWARE RECTANGULAR PANELS (2)
Late 19th/early 20th century
After paintings by Cornelis Springer ( 1817-1891), depicting the Town Hall in Veere and the City Hall, Hague, unmarked, 57.5cm by 44cm, framed
Some fine crazing to the glaze, but overall in good condition
Estimate: £300 - £500
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
12 BOTTLES RUM
12 BOTTLES RUM
Tameside Distillery Rainy City Golden (50cl) and Rainy City Black (50cl); Shorts Boy Distillery The Tidal Rum; Banqero Trinidad Single Origin Double Aged; Anglesey Rum Co South Stack Golden; De…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £80 - £120
12 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
12 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
12 BOTTLES CREAM LIQUEURS
12 BOTTLES CREAM LIQUEURS
O'Donnell's Strawberry and White Chocoate; Coureur des Bois Maple Cream + Quebec Blueberry; Dominostein Christmas (50cl); Ballycastle Limited Edition Chocolate, Hazelnut + Caramel; Pennsylvania Dutch…
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £40 - £60
12 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
12 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
TWO BOTTLES CHÂTEAU BATAILLEY, 5ÈME CRU CLASSÉ, PAUILLAC 1964 LONDON BOTTLED BY CITY CELLARS LTD
TWO BOTTLES CHÂTEAU BATAILLEY, 5ÈME CRU CLASSÉ, PAUILLAC 1964 LONDON…
1 label damaged, 1 label slightly nicked. Levels - both bottles very top shoulder
From the Wine Cellar of the late Michael Blyth-WhitelockWine Disclaimer: In the case of wines and spirits Bellmans are unable to accept any responsibility whatsoever for natural variations or…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £80 - £120
12 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
12 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
AN ANTHONY REDMILE WHITE COMPOSITE BUST OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE AS CEASAR
AN ANTHONY REDMILE WHITE COMPOSITE BUST OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE AS CEASAR
Modern
With laurel crown round his head, NAPOLÉON inscribed below the bust, stamped AR to the reverse, 62cm high
This model is inspired after an example by Antoine-Denis Chaudet (French, 1763–1810), who, in 1799, carved the archetypal Napoleon Bonaparte portrait bust in marble. The Sevres porcelain factory then…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £200 - £300
16 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
16 January 2024 , 00:00 GMT
The Children's Friend, London, 1786, vols. I - III, V - X, XII - XX, XXII and XXIV only (of 24, i.e. 4 vols. lacking), 16mo, contemporary calf. VERY RARE. (20)
The Children's Friend, London, 1786, vols. I - III, V - X, XII - XX, XXII…
The Children's Friend; Consisting of Apt Tales, Short Dialogues, and Moral Dramas; all Intended to Engage Attention, Cherish Feeling, and Inculcate Virtue, in the Rising Generation. Translated by the…
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
EDEN, Anthony (1897-1977), 1st Earl of Avon - Books annotated by, or otherwise associated with, Anthony Eden. Please see the full listing below. Sold not subject to return. (c.60)
EDEN, Anthony (1897-1977), 1st Earl of Avon - Books annotated by, or…
EDEN, Anthony (1897-1977), 1st Earl of Avon - Books annotated by, or otherwise associated with, Anthony Eden (arranged chronologically) - L. J. TROTTER. Rulers of India. The Earl of Auckland, Oxford,…
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
GREEN, Andy (dates unknown, photographer). Here Comes the Sun, London, BolamRose, 2011, oblong 4to, full-page coloured photographed illustrations by Andy Green with quotations relating to global warming, original silver boards.
GREEN, Andy (dates unknown, photographer). Here Comes the Sun, London,…
GREEN, Andy (dates unknown, photographer).  Here Comes the Sun. London: BolamRose, 2011. Oblong 4to (235 x 350mm). Full-page coloured photographed illustrations by Andy Green with quotations relating…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £30 - £50
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
KEULEN, Gerard van (1678-1726). Nouvelle Carte de la Riviere de Canada ou St. Laurens, [Amsterdam: c.1734], hand-coloured engraved chart of the St. Lawrence River, Canada, 5225 x 610mm., unframed. RARE.
KEULEN, Gerard van (1678-1726). Nouvelle Carte de la Riviere de Canada ou…
KEULEN, Gerard van (1678-1726) & Johannes van KEULEN II (1704-55).  Nouvelle Carte de la Riviere de Canada ou St. Laurens de l' Isle de Anticoste Jusqua Quebec, Dans le Partie d' Amerique la plus…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £500 - £800
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)]. Candide, ou l' Optimisme, Traduit de l' Allemand de Mr. le Docteur Ralph, [?Geneva], 1759, 12mo, TITLE PRINTED IN RED, contemporary morocco. FIRST EDITION. VERY RARE. Please see the full description below.
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)]. Candide, ou l' Optimisme…
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)].  Candide, ou l' Optimisme, Traduit de l' Allemand de Mr. le Docteur Ralph. [?Geneva: no publisher but [?]Gabriel Cramer], 1759. 12mo (139 x 80mm).…
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
12 BOTTLES NEW ZEALAND RED WINE
Lot 264 - Wines & Spirits Sold
12 BOTTLES NEW ZEALAND RED WINE
Giesen Organic Pinot Noir 2019; Spy Valley Satellite Pinot Noir 2020 and Envoy Outpost Pinot Noir 2017; Yealands Reserve Pinot Noir 2020 and Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020; Catalina Sounds Pinot…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £40 - £60
4 December 2023 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2023 , 17:00 GMT
14 BOTTLES BAUJIU
Lot 321 - Wines & Spirits Sold
14 BOTTLES BAUJIU
Chongqing Jiangji Distillery Jianxiaobai Pure (10cl) and 2 x 401 Pure (10cl); Guotai Sauce Aroma (50cl); Yomeishu 2 x Honey (25cl); Daxing South Road Light Aroma 5 YO; Youshan Jiangjiu Sauce Aroma 1…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £40 - £60
4 December 2023 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2023 , 17:00 GMT
12 BOTTLES LONDON DRY GIN
Lot 356 - Wines & Spirits Sold
12 BOTTLES LONDON DRY GIN
Opihr Arabian Black Lemon; 1585; Australian Distilling Co Small Batch; Mohn Small Batch Unfiltered; Ōbdo Four Premium (50cl); Mayfair; Aura Karbun; Brighton Pavilion Strength; Waitrose 8 Botanicals;…
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £80 - £120
4 December 2023 , 17:00 GMT
4 December 2023 , 17:00 GMT
A CITY OF LONDON STREET SIGN FOR AVE MARIA LANE E.C.4
A CITY OF LONDON STREET SIGN FOR AVE MARIA LANE E.C.4
20th Century
The framed sign 45cm x 30cm; Together with certificate of Authenticity issued by the City Engineer for the Guildhall of London, June 1991
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £150 - £250
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
OF GRAND TOUR INTEREST: A GILT-METAL SNUFF BOX WITH PAINTED COPPER PLAQUE
OF GRAND TOUR INTEREST: A GILT-METAL SNUFF BOX WITH PAINTED COPPER PLAQUE
19th Century
The oblong case chased with flowering scrolls, the cover inset with a painted copper plaque of the Parthenon, 9.5cm wide
Condition report: The metal with tarnishing and wear commensurate with use and age. The metal of the hinged cover is of a slightly more redder coppery finish, suggesting that the gilt surface finish…
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £60 - £80
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
22 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A RARE TYPE 1 RAF OPERATIONS ROOM SECTOR WALL CLOCK
A RARE TYPE 1 RAF OPERATIONS ROOM SECTOR WALL CLOCK
By F. W. Elliott Ltd. No. 6851, dated 1939
The mahogany case with moulded dial surround and cast bezel, hinged side door and pendulum access door, 14in. painted dial with RAF insignia and tri-coloured sector ‘flags’, outer 12-hour chapters…
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
23 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
23 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A GROUP OF MOSTLY SILVER FLATWARE (QTY)
A GROUP OF MOSTLY SILVER FLATWARE (QTY)
Comprising; a set of six teaspoons, each spoon with a different city assay office mark for 1935, with the original case, a set of six silver bladed tea knives, having loaded silver handles, Sheffield…
Provenance: The selected contents of Conderton Manor, near Tewkesbury. 
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £60 - £80
23 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
23 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE ADOLPHE VALETTE (FRENCH, 1876-1942)
ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE ADOLPHE VALETTE (FRENCH, 1876-1942)
A view of the Chartreuse, Valldemossa, Majorca
watercolour and pencil
28 x 38cm

Provenance
Private collection, UK

Footnote
It is understood Valette painted here in 1934.
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £300 - £500
21 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
21 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
PIERRE ADOLPHE VALETTE (FRENCH, 1876-1942)
PIERRE ADOLPHE VALETTE (FRENCH, 1876-1942)
Male nude
signed 'a valette' (upper right)
charcoal
61 x 43.5cm

Exhibited
Manchester City Art Gallery, Adolphe Valette, 6th October - 14th November 1976;
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £700 - £900
21 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
21 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
PIERRE ADOLPHE VALETTE (FRENCH, 1876-1942)
PIERRE ADOLPHE VALETTE (FRENCH, 1876-1942)
Venus de Milo
signed, inscribed and dated 'a valette Manchester 27th nov, 1905' (upper right)
pencil and grey wash
61 x 45cm

Provenance
Private collection, UK

Exhibited
Manchester City Art Gallery,…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £700 - £900
21 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT
21 November 2023 , 00:00 GMT

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