A FERAGHAN RUNNER, PERSIAN
A FERAGHAN RUNNER, PERSIAN
1900s. The dark indigo field with an allover Herate design, ivory spandrels; an ivory rosette and vine border. 528 x 104cm.
Condition: Generally very good. Some repairs and restoration. Ends needs attention. Side cords need rebinding. 
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £300 - £400
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
A FINE SILK GHOM RUG, PERSIAN
A FINE SILK GHOM RUG, PERSIAN
The cream field with an allover rosette, palmette and floral spray design; a dark brown palmette, leaf and floral spray border 180cm x 272
Condition: Generally very good, some furniture pressure marks
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £300 - £500
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
THREE LARGE ASIAN EMBROIDERED SILK RECTANGULAR PANELS (3)
THREE LARGE ASIAN EMBROIDERED SILK RECTANGULAR PANELS (3)
Chinese or Japanese, early 20th century
Each worked with birds in branches inside floral borders, two against a light or dark brown ground, 132cm by 52cm , framed and glazed
Overall in good condition with minor markings
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, ALEXANDER 111, THE GREAT (336-323 BC)
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, ALEXANDER 111, THE GREAT (336-323 BC)
Gold Stater, helmeted bust of Athena right, rev, Nike standing left holding wreath, weight 8.61 gms. Viewing by appointment only
This lot is from a private vendor by descent.
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, ALEXANDER III, THE GREAT (336-323 BC)
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, ALEXANDER III, THE GREAT (336-323 BC)
Gold Stater, helmeted bust of Athena right, rev, Nike standing left holding wreath, weight 8.59 gms. Viewing by appointment only
This lot is from a private vendor by descent.
Hammer price: £3,500
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, PHILIP 11 (359-336 BC)
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, PHILIP 11 (359-336 BC)
Gold Stater, laureate bust of Apollo right, rev. biga driven right by charioteer, King's name in exergue, weight 8.63 gms Viewing by appointment only
This lot is from a private vendor by descent.
Hammer price: £3,500
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,500
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, PHILIP 111, ARRHIDAEUS (323-317 BC)
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM, PHILIP 111, ARRHIDAEUS (323-317 BC)
Gold Stater, head of Athena right in crested Corinthian helmet, rev. Nike standing left holding wreath, weight 8.56 gms Viewing by appointment only
This lot is from a private vendor by descent.
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £800 - £1,000
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
ITALY, VENICE, LUDOVICO MANIN (1789-97)
ITALY, VENICE, LUDOVICO MANIN (1789-97)
Gold Zecchino, weight 3.4 gms Viewing by appointment only
This lot is from a private vendor by descent.
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £130 - £160
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
ANCIENT GREEK AND BACTRIAN COINS IN SILVER (13)
ANCIENT GREEK AND BACTRIAN COINS IN SILVER (13)
Generally minors, a good variety
This lot is from a private vendor by descent.
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £200 - £300
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
THE SECOND WORLD WAR AWARDS AND PAPERWORK RELATING TO ANDREW S LAIRD
THE SECOND WORLD WAR AWARDS AND PAPERWORK RELATING TO ANDREW S LAIRD
Including; the 1939-45 Star, the Africa Star, The Italy Star and The War Medal with Army Council Forwarding Slip confirming four awards and box of postage, the further items including, certificates,…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £40 - £60
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
DAVID DES GRANGES (BRITISH, CIRCA 1611-1671)
DAVID DES GRANGES (BRITISH, CIRCA 1611-1671)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in black robes and a white lawn collar
on ivory (ref DLCK7WP1)
oval, 50mm high
in a gilt-metal frame with spiral surmount
ProvenanceChristie’s, 10 November 1993, lot 64;Private collection, UKCondition reportSmall abrasion or mark upper left edge.Small mark or hair upper right.A little surface dirt.Under glass and…
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £600 - £800
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
DAVID MYERS (BRITISH, FL. 1663-1676)
DAVID MYERS (BRITISH, FL. 1663-1676)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in an embroidered gown and lace jabot
on vellum
oval, 42mm high
in a silver frame with mother-of-pearl backing
ProvenanceNational Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington;Sotheby’s, 8 July 1987, lot 51;Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN HOSKINS (BRITISH, 1589-1664)
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN HOSKINS (BRITISH, 1589-1664)
Portrait miniature of a lady called Mrs Mary Davies, in a blue dress and wearing a large drop pearl brooch
on vellum
oval, 90mm
in a gilt-metal frame with spiral surmount engraved ‘Mrs. Davis’ (to…
ProvenanceJohn Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913);Sotheby’s, 9 November 1944, lot 99;John Tapp (possibly acquired from the JP Morgan Collection sale);Private collection, UKCondition ReportPaint flaking…
Hammer price: £1,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 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…
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
PETER CROSS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1645-1724)
PETER CROSS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1645-1724)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue dress with frilled lace trim
on vellum laid down on a playing card
oval, 60mm high
in a gilt-metal frame with spiral surmount
ProvenanceHickson Collection;Sotheby’s, London, 18 July 1988, lot 6;Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in armour, with a long curling wig
signed in gold with monogram and dated ‘BL / 1723’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref UT44GGAX)
oval, 80mm high
in turned wood frame
ProvenanceLeo R. Schidlof Collection;Acquired from Gertrude Rudigier-Ruckert, Olympia Art Fair, London, 14 June 2000Private collection, UKCondition reportSmall abrasions to upper centre edge and…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
BERNARD LENS (BRITISH, 1682-1740)
Portrait miniature of King Stephen (reigned 1135-1154), known as Stephen of Blois, in armour and holding a fleur-de lys mounted staff
signed with monogram in gold ‘BL’ (lower-right)
on vellum
50mm…
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 9 July 1985, lot 604;Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
SIMON PINE (IRISH, D. 1772)
SIMON PINE (IRISH, D. 1772)
Portrait miniature of King George II in coronation robes
signed with initials ‘SP’ (mid-right) and inscribed ‘Given by the / Marquess of Waterford / to his sister / Lady
Araminta Moncton / - Bath - /…
ProvenanceAcquired from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques Ltd., 5 June 1997Private collection, UKCondition reportAppears in generally good condition.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £600 - £800
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
LUKE SULLIVAN (IRISH, 1705-1771)
LUKE SULLIVAN (IRISH, 1705-1771)
Portrait miniature of a boy in a brown coat
on ivory (ref KZY56AAH)
oval, 25 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 21 October 1985, lot 40 (part lot);Private collection, UKCondition reportAppears in generally good condition.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.A couple of flecks…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1714-CIRCA 1754)
PETER PAUL LENS (BRITISH, CIRCA 1714-CIRCA 1754)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress with lace collar and white mob cap
signed and dated in gold ‘P. Lens / 1743’ (lower right)
on ivory (ref XAGLU2GC)
oval, 50 mm high
set into the interior…
ProvenanceChristie’s, London 25 November 1987, lot 299;Private collection, UKCondition ReportMould damage to the surface of the miniature.Possibly a little discoloured.Under glass and unexamined out…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)
ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue dress and white ruff
signed with monogram ‘ABL’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref P56ZABA7)
oval, 42 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
Condition reportA little bowed.Some surface dirt, including a small pale mark on her chin to right, looks to be on surface, and to left in background.Very small dark spots to upper right in…
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £300
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
THOMAS WORLIDGE (BRITISH, 1700-1766)
THOMAS WORLIDGE (BRITISH, 1700-1766)
Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue and white dress, wearing a mob cap
on card
oval, 63 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceSir Leonard Twiston Davies (1894-1953);Mr & Mrs Twiston Davies;Sotheby’s, London, 20 July 1981, lot 19The Gordon Collection of Portrait Miniatures;Christie’s, London, 20 November 2007, lot…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
SAMUEL ANDREWS (IRISH, 1767-1807)
SAMUEL ANDREWS (IRISH, 1767-1807)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coat
signed with initials and dated ‘SA / 1798’ (lower right)
on ivory (ref MENYJCJQ)
oval, 68 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
ProvenanceChristie’s, 9 December 2003, lot 165;Private collection, UKCondition reportSome damage to upper right edge and a smaller spot of damage upper centre edge.Otherwise appears generally good…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £400 - £600
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)
JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)
Portrait miniature of General Powney, in a blue coat and white cravat
signed with initials and ‘I’ for India and dated ‘J.S. / 1789 / I’
(lower right)
on ivory (ref Q1AH8WXF)
oval, 60 mm high
in a…
Condition reportA little possible retouching to far left on shoulder of coat.Appears in generally good condition.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.Inspection under uv light reveals a small dark…
Hammer price: £3,500
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST

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