A CHINESE POLYCHROME SLEEVE VASE
A CHINESE POLYCHROME SLEEVE VASE
Transitional period
Painted in underglaze blue and enamels with a peacock perched on rocks amongst flowering shrubs, a bird in flight to the right, against a ground scattered with flower sprays, 39cm…
The vase has been reduced. Large repaired section to the rim. Cracks across base and just above footrim. Some engrained dirt to the glaze.Minor wear to the enamels
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE BRUSH REST
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE BRUSH REST
Late 18th/early 19th century
Modelled as three kneeling boys, the middle one supporting another boy on his shoulders, 8cm high, 10cm wide
Minor nick to one of the boy on the left's right fingers. Minor wear to the enamels
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE `DRAGON' DISH
A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE `DRAGON' DISH
Six character Guangxu mark, but probably later
Painted with two ferocious dragons contesting a flaming pearl amongst cloud scrolls, the underside with a similar design, 34cm diameter
Minor flaw to the glaze on one dragons right horn, approx. 2mm square
Hammer price: £8,000
Estimate: £600 - £800
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A JAPANESE GILT WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI
A JAPANESE GILT WOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA NYORAI
Probably 19th century
Standing on a lotus with right hand raised and left hand lowered to form vitarka and varada mudra, raised on a stepped octagonal base, 56cm high; also a small gilt wood figure…
Larger Buddha and stand- some losses to the fingers on both hands. Some losses to the lotus leaves around the base. There is a glued break and some losses to her right sleeve. Some wear to the…
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A CHINESE LACQUERED AND GILT WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
A CHINESE LACQUERED AND GILT WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
Possibly 18th century
Carved seated in lalitasana and holding a scroll in her right hand, 22cm high
Some losses and wear
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
INDIAN SCHOOL, 20TH CENTURY, A PORTRAIT OF A NOBLEMAN
INDIAN SCHOOL, 20TH CENTURY, A PORTRAIT OF A NOBLEMAN
Opaque pigments on paper, painted seated crossed legged in an interior, 33cm by 24cm, mounted, framed and glazed
Some spots of staining , particularly to the left side margins. Minor flaking of pigment to the margins. Tear across bottom right corner of the margin
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £40 - £60
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
A CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
Qing dynasty
The goddess carved seated holding a scroll in her right hand, 17cm high
Shallow chips to two fingers of left hand. Small chip to base
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
AN IMPERIAL CHINESE GOVERNMENT 5% HUKUANG RAILWAYS BOND
AN IMPERIAL CHINESE GOVERNMENT 5% HUKUANG RAILWAYS BOND
1911
£100, certificate number 105788, with attached coupons, main image 52cm by 34cm, mounted
The bond has been folded in half and there is a tear along the fold down the right hand side, approx.3cm length. Lacking 5 coupons. Some light discolouration around the edges
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A GLAZED POTTERY ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT DEPICTING A MALE DEITY
A GLAZED POTTERY ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT DEPICTING A MALE DEITY
Thailand, 14th- 16th century
With underglaze brown painted decoration, his hands clasped in anjali mudra, wearing long pendant earrings, crown and tall headdress, 40cm high by 20cm wide. Provenance:…
Some losses. Some restoration down the right hand side. Probably some repainting
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A GROUP OF CHINESE WORKS OF ART
A GROUP OF CHINESE WORKS OF ART
Various dates
Comprising; a painted soapstone figure of a seated buddha, on associated gilt bronze base, buddha 15cm high; a bronze elephant mask handle, 20cm length; a small brass group of two boys…
Soapstone buddha - some small chips and wearAssociated stand- some wearElephant mask handle- good conditionBrass group of boys- one boy lacking right arm. Possibly polishedSmall bronze animal finial-…
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN MINIATURE FIGURES OF BOYS (2)
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN MINIATURE FIGURES OF BOYS (2)
Kangxi
Each modelled seated wearing famille-verte floral and chequer pattern robes, 4.5cm high
Provenance:
Property from a deceased estate.
With Michael Gillingham, purchased at the International…
One boy with small shallow chip to underside of right foot. Very minor wear to the enamels. 
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £500 - £700
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A LARGE CHINESE PAINTING
A LARGE CHINESE PAINTING
Probably 19th century
Watercolour and bodycolour on silk, painted with an extensive landscape scene with pavilions and figures, a river and mountains in the distance, ten seal marks to top right,…
Some of the seals have faded but overall in good condition
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A CAST COPY OF A GREEK TETRADRACHM
A CAST COPY OF A GREEK TETRADRACHM
The obverse with portrait facing right, the reverse with a seated figure holding a bird, weight 12 gms
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £40 - £60
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
A COLLECTION OF MEDALS AND BADGES
A COLLECTION OF MEDALS AND BADGES
Three Second World War medals, comprising; The 1939-45 Star, The Atlantic Star and The War Medal with a forwarding slip, a Defence Medal with a forwarding slip, a silver fob medal, detailed West End…
*These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £40 - £60
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
18 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
MARK SENIOR (BRITISH, 1864-1927)
MARK SENIOR (BRITISH, 1864-1927)
The Sea
signed 'M Senior' (lower right) and signed and titled (verso)
oil on panel
21 x 26.5cm
 Provenance: The Estate of the late Professor Jonathan & Mrs Deanna Brostoff, https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-collection-of-professor-jonathan-and-mrs-deanna-brostoff
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
MARK SENIOR (BRITISH, 1864-1927)
MARK SENIOR (BRITISH, 1864-1927)
Still life of roses in a vase
signed 'M Senior' (lower right) and signed and inscribed 'a sketch' (verso)
oil on panel
21 x 26.5cm
 Provenance: The Estate of the late Professor Jonathan & Mrs Deanna Brostoff, https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-collection-of-professor-jonathan-and-mrs-deanna-brostoff
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
MARK SENIOR (BRITISH, 1864-1927)
MARK SENIOR (BRITISH, 1864-1927)
Still life of roses in a tall vase
signed 'M Senior' (lower right) and signed and inscribed 'a sketch' (verso)
oil on panel
26.5 x 21cm
 Provenance: The Estate of the late Professor Jonathan & Mrs Deanna Brostoff, https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-collection-of-professor-jonathan-and-mrs-deanna-brostoff
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
ADRIAN HILL (BRITISH, 1895-1977)
ADRIAN HILL (BRITISH, 1895-1977)
Midhurst Under Snow
signed 'ADRIAN HILL' (lower right)
oil on board
63.5 x 75.5cm
ARR

Exhibited
London, Royal Academy Exhibition, 1940, No. 144
 Provenance: The Estate of the late Professor Jonathan & Mrs Deanna Brostoff, https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-collection-of-professor-jonathan-and-mrs-deanna-brostoff
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £150 - £250
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
MAXIMILIEN LUCE (FRENCH, 1858-1941)
MAXIMILIEN LUCE (FRENCH, 1858-1941)
Gare de L'Est, L'Attente
signed and dated 'Luce 1915-16' (lower left)
oil on board
52 x 67cm

Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 12th June 2005, lot 77, where acquired by the present owner;
The Seymour…
Condition ReportThe board is very slightly bowed inwards in the left half of the painting.  Light surface dirt and spots of staining to paint surface.  Ultraviolet reveals small areas of retouching…
Hammer price: £1,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
GEORGES PAUL LEROUX (FRENCH, 1877-1957)
GEORGES PAUL LEROUX (FRENCH, 1877-1957)
Soldiers
signed 'GeORGeS LeROUX' (lower left)
oil on canvas
81 x 105cm
ARR

Provenance
Purchased in a brocante in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, France, circa 2005 by the current owner
FootnoteBorn in Paris in 1877, to parents with strong connections to Trelly in Normandy, Georges Paul Leroux undertook his formal art training first at the Ecoles des Arts Decoratifs and then under…
Hammer price: £6,500
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
LUCIEN HECTOR JONAS (FRENCH, 1880-1947)
LUCIEN HECTOR JONAS (FRENCH, 1880-1947)
L'Armée Britannique restait en possession de la Ligne Hindenberg
signed 'Jonas' (lower right)
pencil and watercolour on paper
11 x 19.5cm
Condition reportAppear to be a few minor vertical abrasions to left of centre but these could be original to work.Otherwise appears in good original condition.Under glass and not examined out of…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
VERA RUSSELL YOUNG (BRITISH, 20TH CENTURY)
VERA RUSSELL YOUNG (BRITISH, 20TH CENTURY)
Portrait of Captain A. Cooper in uniform
signed and dated 'VERY 1931' (lower right) and with inscribed label (to reverse of frame)
oil on canvas
92 x 71.5cm
ARR
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
HARRY MORLEY (BRITISH, 1881-1943)
HARRY MORLEY (BRITISH, 1881-1943)
Mars
signed 'HARRY...' (lower right)
oil on canvas
101 x 107cm

Provenance
Modern British and Continental Paintings, Christie's, London, 26th October 1995, lot 82;
The Seymour Stein Collection
Condition reportDirt throughout.Craquelure visible in places, most noticeable as several vertical lines to the centre and upper right.Minor small marks, spots and stains to various places.
Hammer price: £3,800
Estimate: £500 - £700
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
VIVIAN FORBES (BRITISH, 1891-1937)
VIVIAN FORBES (BRITISH, 1891-1937)
Angels Resting
signed, dated and titled 'VIVIAN Forbes 1918' (lower right)
oil on cardboard
42 x 33cm

Provenance
Modern British Pictures, Bonhams, London, 12th July 1995, lot 9;
The Seymour Stein…
Condition reportHorizontal split across the top, above boy's head.Pin holes to corners and lower centre.Some surface dirt and small minor marks in place.Inspection under uv light reveals a very…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £200 - £400
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST
16 May 2023 , 01:00 BST

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