JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH, 1770-1832)
JOHN COMERFORD (IRISH, 1770-1832)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress wearing a headscarf
on ivory (ref. 2FGH3ZBK)
6cm high
in gilt metal frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 13 October 1975, lot 113;Private collection, UKCondition reportA few slightly yellow marks to background lower right but very minor.A little surface dirt.Generally good…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 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.
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
JOHN THOMAS BARBER BEAUMONT (BRITISH, 1774-1841)
JOHN THOMAS BARBER BEAUMONT (BRITISH, 1774-1841)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman
signed with initials 'JTB' (lower right)
on ivory (ref. YTHFSGRK)
6cm high
in a gilt metal frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London 26 July 1976, lot 92;Private collection, UKCondition reportPlease note that the image that originally appeared in the online catalogue was wrong. The correct image is…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 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…
Estimate: £200 - £300
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
CHARLES FOOT TAYLER (BRITISH, 1794-1853)
CHARLES FOOT TAYLER (BRITISH, 1794-1853)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coat
on ivory (ref. P8S8N579)
7cm high
in a giltwood frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 20 January 1975, lot 32;Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £200 - £300
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
THREE SILHOUETTES (3)
THREE SILHOUETTES (3)
A gentleman in profile to the right; a lady in profile to the right;
the lady signed and dated 'Foster 1823' (lower centre)
in rectangular papier-mâché frames
together with a silhouette of a…
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 20 January 1975, lot 6;Two of the three silhouettes were previously part of the Sue Mckechnie collectionPrivate collection, UKFootnoteThe third silhouette is understood…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
NICHOLAS DIXON (BRITISH, 1660-1708)
NICHOLAS DIXON (BRITISH, 1660-1708)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in armour and a long curling wig
signed with monogram ‘ND’ (lower left)
on vellum
oval, 76mm high
in a silver-gilt frame with spiral surmount
ProvenanceFischer Galleries, Lucerne, 27 June 1957, lot 828;Christie’s, London, 21 April 1998, lot 14;Private collection, UKExhibitedSidney Hand Ltd Galleries, Signed Miniatures, 1925, case 5…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
RICHARD CROSSE (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
RICHARD CROSSE (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress, wearing a portrait miniature around her neck, the reverse with a memorial plaque
on ivory (ref LNZ6998W)
oval, 91 mm high
in a later gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 15 November 1951, lot 35;Sotheby’s, London, 6 June 1996, lot 49;Private collection, UKCondition reportSome surface dirt and some very small minor marks in places.Possibly…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
ROBERT FFRENCH (BRITISH, 18TH CENTURY)
ROBERT FFRENCH (BRITISH, 18TH CENTURY)
Portrait miniature of Nichola Ffrench, nee Ackson, in a white dress and a blue stole
signed, dated and inscribed ‘Nichola ffrench / daughter of Sir / Arthur Ackson / by Rob’ ffrench / AD 1749’ (on…
ProvenanceChristie’s, London, 21 April 1998, lot 58;Private collection, UKCondition reportMinor frame abrasions off LH border and discolouration to robe, lower right; otherwise sound.  No sign of…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £150 - £250
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
HENRY PIERCE BONE (BRITISH, 1779-1855) (2)
HENRY PIERCE BONE (BRITISH, 1779-1855) (2)
Portrait miniature of Henry Pierce Bone (self portrait); Portrait miniature of his wife Anna Maria (nee Long), a pair
the first inscribed ‘Henry Pierce Bone / Feby. 1855, Painted by H.P.B. / after a…
in rectangular gilt-metal mounts within velvet-lined box frames(2)ProvenanceThe artist Henry Pierce Bone;By descent to his son George Bone;By descent to his daughters Georgina, aka Gina and Alice…
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
HENRY PIERCE BONE (BRITISH, 1779-1855)
HENRY PIERCE BONE (BRITISH, 1779-1855)
Portrait miniature of the artist's father, Henry Bone R. A. (1755-1834)
inscribed ‘Henry Bone R.A. / Enamel Painter to George 3rd, / George 4th & William 4th. / London March 1845. Painted by his …
in a rectangular gilt-metal mount within velvet-lined box frameProvenanceThe artist Henry Pierce Bone;By descent to his son George Bone;By descent to his daughters Georgina, aka Gina and Alice Bone…
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
EUROPEAN SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
EUROPEAN SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
Portrait of a family, the seated gentleman holding architectural designs
oil on canvas
76 x 98cm

Provenance
Wilkins and Wilkins, London, from where purchased by the present owners in circa 1990
Condition reportThe canvas has been relined.  Traces of craquelure throughout the work and traces of surface dirt.  Ultraviolet reveals a few flecks of retouching to the various sitter's faces.  Held…
Hammer price: £1,750
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
AFTER DOMENICO ZAMPIERI, CALLED, IL DOMENICHINO, 17TH CENTURY
AFTER DOMENICO ZAMPIERI, CALLED, IL DOMENICHINO, 17TH CENTURY
The Last Communion of Saint Jerome
oil on canvas
135.5 x 100cm
(unframed)

Provenance
Private collection

Footnote
The present composition is after Domenichino's altarpiece for the church of San…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
CIRCLE OF APOLLONIO DOMENICHINI
CIRCLE OF APOLLONIO DOMENICHINI
The Grand Canal from the Palazzo Foscari, Venice
oil on canvas
42 x 63.5cm

Provenance
Sale, Bonhams London, 3rd July 2013, lot 43, where acquired by the present owner
Condition reportThe canvas has been relined.  Traces of craquelure throughout the paint surface which is stable; some frame abrasions.  Ultraviolet light reveals infilling to craquelure throughout…
Hammer price: £9,500
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
AFTER GEORGE STUBBS
AFTER GEORGE STUBBS
Portrait of The Royal Tiger
oil on canvas
78 x 117cm

Provenance
Purchased circa 1900 by the vendor's great great grandfather;
Thence by family descent
FootnoteLord Clive, Governor of Bengal, also known as Clive of India, gifted a female Indian or Bengal Tiger to George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough for his menagerie at Blenheim palace in 1762/63…
Hammer price: £38,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
NORTH ITALIAN SCHOOL, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
NORTH ITALIAN SCHOOL, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
The Dancing Lesson
oil on canvas
74 x 61.5cm
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at the World’s End, in 1982. Her main specialities were paintings and drawings related to the…
Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £400 - £600
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
DUTCH SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY
DUTCH SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY
Italianate view of a harbour at sunset
oil on canvas
95 x 141cm
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £500 - £800
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
JAMES GILLRAY (BRITISH, 1757-1815)
JAMES GILLRAY (BRITISH, 1757-1815)
Orange Jumper
inscribed (on backing paper)
hand coloured engraving
27 x 19.5cm
ProvenanceMarina Henderson GalleryFootnoteMarina Henderson opened her Gallery in Langton Street, at the World’s End, in 1982. Her main specialities were paintings and drawings related to the…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £100 - £150
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
The Hill Under Malmesbury's Park, Henley; Henley Bridge and Church, a pair
watercolour
each 27 x 40.5cm

Provenance
Leger Galleries, Old Bond Street, London;
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £200 - £300
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
ARY VAN WANUM (DUTCH, 1733-1780)
ARY VAN WANUM (DUTCH, 1733-1780)
Shipping on a canal
signed and dated 'A. VAN WANUM Fecit 1774' (lower left) and stamped (lower right)
grey wash
20.5 x 36cm

Provenance
The Ronald A. Lee Collection, Sotheby's, London, 28th November…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
CIRCLE OF JOHN DOWNMAN
CIRCLE OF JOHN DOWNMAN
Portrait of a gentleman, head and shoulders, wearing a grey coat
oil on copper
oval, 17 x 14cm
Condition reportVarious small marks and scratches to surface.Inspection under uv light reveals small areas of retouching, including to forehead, hair and background.An opaque varnish prevents further…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
CHARLES TOWNE (BRITISH, 1763-1840)
CHARLES TOWNE (BRITISH, 1763-1840)
A wooded landscape with a traveller on a path
signed 'By C.T. ' (lower left)
oil on canvas
59 x 49.5cm

Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 31st January 2018, lot 89;
Private collection, London
Condition reportThe canvas has been relined.  Traces of craquelure to the paint surface - stable, otherwise surface is clean.  Ultraviolet light reveals retouching to craquelure in the sky - this has…
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
WILLIAM SHAYER SNR (BRITISH, 1787-1879)
WILLIAM SHAYER SNR (BRITISH, 1787-1879)
Boy with donkeys and a dog under a tree
signed ‘Wm Shayer’ (lower right)
oil on board
53 x 43cm

Provenance
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £600 - £800
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN THOMSON OF DUDDINGSTON (BRITISH, 1778-1840)
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN THOMSON OF DUDDINGSTON (BRITISH, 1778-1840)
View of a country landscape
with inscribed label (verso)
oil on panel
40 x 53cm
Condition reportThe board is sound.  Extensive lines of craquelure throughout, stable.  Ultraviolet reveals extensive infilling to craquelure throughout the foreground and some further in the sky,…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £250
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST
28 March 2023 , 01:00 BST

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