A JAPANESE SILVERED BRONZE MODEL OF A HAWK
A JAPANESE SILVERED BRONZE MODEL OF A HAWK
Meiji period
Naturalistically cast with gilt eyes, signed, 22cm high, painted wood plinth base
Each leg has been soldered on and now broken off. One toe has been broken in half. One claw on the other foot is lacking.The ends of three feathers on the right wing are bent . The wood base is not…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
A PAIR OF UNUSUAL CHINESE MIXED-MEDIA RECTANGULAR ANCESTOR PORTRAITS (2)
A PAIR OF UNUSUAL CHINESE MIXED-MEDIA RECTANGULAR ANCESTOR PORTRAITS (2)
Mid 19th century
Depicting a First rank civil official and wife seated in an interior with an attendant, their faces and some hands in ivory, the techniques use including padded applique, embroidery…
Ivory Declaration number;  Z2CXB7XNSome glued tears to the paper ground. Some staining to the paper and some overall losses
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
AN AUSTRIAN RE-STRUCK FOUR DUCATS
AN AUSTRIAN RE-STRUCK FOUR DUCATS
1915, mounted as a pendant Viewing by appointment only
Weight of pendant 22.6 gms.There is a foreign mark below the suspension and on the suspension loop, looks like central bunch of grapes with capital W to the top left and 4 to the right of the grapes
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £550 - £650
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
TIBERIUS (AD 14-37), 'TRIBUTE PENNY'
TIBERIUS (AD 14-37), 'TRIBUTE PENNY'
Denarius, Lugdunum after AD 16, laureate bust right, rev. female seated, PONTIF MAXIM around (S 1763). Fine.
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £60 - £90
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
TIBERIUS (AD-37), 'TRIBUTE PENNY'
TIBERIUS (AD-37), 'TRIBUTE PENNY'
Denarius, Lugdunum after AD 16, laureate bust right, rev. female seated, PONTIF MAXIM around (S 1763). Fine.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £60 - £90
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
GALBA (ad 68-69)
GALBA (ad 68-69)
Denarius, Rome AD 68, bust right, rev. SPQR/ CB / CS within oak wreath (S 2109). About fine, rare.
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £60 - £90
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
VITELLIUS (AD 69)
VITELLIUS (AD 69)
Denarius, Rome AD 69, laureate head right, rev. tripod-lebes (S 2201). About fine, rare.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £70
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
TRAJAN (AD 98-117) (5)
TRAJAN (AD 98-117) (5)
Denarius, Rome, laureate bust right, rev. Fortuna seated left holding rudder and cornucopiae, further Trajan denarii (4). First very fine or nearly so, others fine.
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £70 - £100
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
ANTONINUS PIUS (AD 138-161) (5)
ANTONINUS PIUS (AD 138-161) (5)
Denarii (2), Rome AD 141, laureate bust right, rev. Clementia standing left (S 4062), very fine and fine, another, Rome AD 148-149, rev. Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae, very…
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £50 - £70
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
6 January 2023 , 09:55 GMT
MACRINUS (AD 217-218) (12)
MACRINUS (AD 217-218) (12)
Denarius, Rome AD 217, laureate bust right, rev. standard bearer with two standards, good fine, other third century denarii (11), varied state.(12)
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £80 - £120
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
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
THOMAS FLATMAN (BRITISH, 1635-1688) AFTER JACOB HUYSMANS
THOMAS FLATMAN (BRITISH, 1635-1688) AFTER JACOB HUYSMANS
Portrait miniature of Catherine of Braganza, Queen Consort of King Charles II, dressed as a shepherdess
signed with initials (centre left)
on vellum
rectangular, 107mm high
in a black wood frame
ProvenanceTomkinson and Propert Collections, no. 75;John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913);Christie’s, 24 June 1935, lot 96 (35 gns to John Tapp);Sotheby’s, London, 9 November 1944, lot 102;Mikel Papier…
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
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
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 called Miss During, in a white dress and green hat
signed in gold with monogram ‘ABL’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref N29AYCFQ)
oval, 76 mm high
in a stained frame
Condition reportSome small abrasions to far centre left and far centre right.A few pale brown spots to her face and chest.Two small spots to centre right in background.Other very small marks in…
Hammer price: £800
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
ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)
ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)
Portrait miniature of Sophia Carteret, nee Fermor, Countess of Granville, wearing a pale lilac dress
signed in gold with monogram ‘ABL’ (lower left)
on ivory (ref ELJFV194)
oval, 85 mm high
in a gilt…
ProvenanceH. Gordon Bois;Sotheby’s, London, 27 March 1947, acquired by Mikel Papier;Mikel Papier Collection; thence by descent via his granddaughter Liz FieldCondition reportA few very small, minor…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £500 - £700
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
WILLIAM SINGLETON (BRITISH, D. 1793)
WILLIAM SINGLETON (BRITISH, D. 1793)
Portrait miniature of a child in a white dress with a green sash
signed with initials ‘W.S’ (lower right)
on ivory (ref 7Q5TKULH)
oval, 48 mm high
in a gilt-metal frame
Condition reportAppears generally good.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.Inspection under uv light reveals a trapped hair under the chin. Also flecks fluorescing to clothes.
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £200 - £300
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
EUROPEAN, PROBABLY GERMAN SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
EUROPEAN, PROBABLY GERMAN SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a red cloak and long curling wig
enamel
oval, 44 mm high
in a gold frame
ProvenanceM.W. Jacobson Collection;Christie’s, London, 16 June 1944, lot 47, acquired by Mikel Papier;Mikel Papier Collection; thence by descentFootnotePreviously attributed to Christian Friedrich…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £300 - £500
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST
11 October 2022 , 17:00 BST

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