FIVE PIECES OF EUROPEAN GLASS WITH GILT DECORATION (5)
FIVE PIECES OF EUROPEAN GLASS WITH GILT DECORATION (5)
20th century
Comprising; a flask decorated with George and the Dragon, 18cm high; a flask with crowned crest, 19cm high; a flared vase and tot glass with the Austrian coat of arms, 15.5cm and 5cm…
ProvenanceThe collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for further details: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny…
Estimate: £150 - £250
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A MEISSEN CUP AND SAUCER (2)
A MEISSEN CUP AND SAUCER (2)
Late 19th century
Each painted and applied with flowers, blue crossed swords mark, saucer 10.5cm diameter
Some typical losses to applied flowers and leavesProvenance: The Late Lady Williams of Elvel (1929-2023) See Bellmans website article for further details
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £70 - £100
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A SMALL GROUP OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN
A SMALL GROUP OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN
Late 18th century
Comprising; a shaped oval dish painted with scattered flowers, 35cm wide; two plates and a soup bowl painted with flowers, various blue crossed swords marks ( 4)
Oval dish- overall in good conditionPlate, 26cm diameter- large glued repair to the rimPlate, 24cm diameter- some wear to the gilding. Minor wear to the enamelsSoup bowl, 23.5cm diameter- glued…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £120
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF HARLEQUIN AND COLUMBINE
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF HARLEQUIN AND COLUMBINE
Circa 1914-23
Modelled by Paul Scheurich from the Ballet Russes, blue crossed swords mark, incised model number D.287, impressed numeral 76, painter's numeral 67, 27cm high
Restoration to each of the fingers on Harlequins right handProvenance: The Late Lady Williams of Elvel (1929-2023) See Bellmans website article for further details
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A PIERROT FROM THE BALLET RUSSES
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A PIERROT FROM THE BALLET RUSSES
Circa 1914-23
Modelled by Paul Scheurich, kneeling looking upwards on an oval base, blue crossed swords mark, impressed model number D.283, impressed 10 and painted 27, 19cm high
Good conditionProvenance: The Late Lady Williams of Elvel (1929-2023) See Bellmans website article for further details
Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN RUSSIAN BALLET FIGURE OF THE HARLEQUIN `BAJAZZO'
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN RUSSIAN BALLET FIGURE OF THE HARLEQUIN `BAJAZZO'
Circa 1920
Modelled by Paul Scheurich, with his left hand resting beneath his chin and holding a baton in his right hand, blue crossed swords mark, incised model number F.261, impressed 51 and…
Restoration to the batonProvenance: The Late Lady Williams of Elvel (1929-2023) See Bellmans website article for further details
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A MEISSEN FIGURE OF `ESTRELLA' FROM THE BALLET RUSSES
A MEISSEN FIGURE OF `ESTRELLA' FROM THE BALLET RUSSES
Circa 1914-23
Modelled by Paul Scheurich, as a dancer on an oval base, blue crossed swords mark, incised model number D.285, impressed 115, painted 15, 27.5cm high
Restoration to to her thumb and tips of three fingers on her left hand. Shallow slice chip around hem of dress, approx. 1.5cm by 1cmProvenance: The Late Lady Williams of Elvel (1929-2023) See…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £600 - £800
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A LADY WITH A MOOR ATTENDANT
A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A LADY WITH A MOOR ATTENDANT
Circa 1920
Modelled by Paul Scheurich, the lady seated holding a golden fruit behind her back in her right hand, the boy standing beside pleading, coloured in orange, black and gilding, incised …
Restoration to the tip of her left shoe. Restoration to the forefinger of her right hand. Restoration to two fingers on the boy's left hand.Minor nick around bottom edge of baseProvenance: The Late…
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
FOURTEEN MEISSEN PLATES (18)
FOURTEEN MEISSEN PLATES (18)
Mid 18th century
Each painted with scattered flowers beneath an ozier moulded border, blue crossed swords marks, impressed numerals, each approx. 24cm diameter; and four later matching plates, circa…
Five plates have some restoration to the rim. One plate with a small rim chip. Overall some wear to the gilding on the rims and some wear to the enamels
Estimate: £600 - £800
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
NINETEEN MEISSEN PLATES (20)
NINETEEN MEISSEN PLATES
Mid 18th century
Each moulded with Gotzkowsky Blumen and painted with scattered flowers beneath a gilt diaper pattern rim, blue crossed swords marks, impressed numeral 22; and a later matching plate…
Two plates have rim chips. Varying degrees of wear to the gilding on the rims. Some wear to the enamels.
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
ELEVEN MEISSEN ORNITHOLOGICAL PLATES (11)
ELEVEN MEISSEN ORNITHOLOGICAL PLATES (11)
Circa 1745
Each moulded with Gotzkowsky Blumen and painted with a central bird in branches, the border with four further birds inside a shaped brown rim, blue crossed swords marks, each with…
One plate with a shallow area of restoration to the rim, approx. 5cm by 1cm. Two plates have a rim chip. Otherwise in overall good condition with some minor nicks to the brown enamel on the rims and…
Hammer price: £1,400
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN PASTORAL GROUP
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN PASTORAL GROUP
Circa 1745-50
Modelled by J.J.Kaendler, as a young woman seated playing the lute, a gallant standing beside holding a flower posy in each hand, a recumbent lamb on the flower encrusted base, 13.75cm…
Chip to the man's black bow in his hair. Restoration to fingers of right hand. Small chip to her puce bow on bonnet. Some restoration to branch of tree an to the leaves, Small restoration to the tips…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A  SMALL GROUP OF BRITISH AND CONTINENTAL CERAMICS
A SMALL GROUP OF BRITISH AND CONTINENTAL CERAMICS
Various dates
Comprising; a Sunderland lustre jug, printed with a West view of the bridge over the River Wear and inscribed `John Watson, Painter, Darlington, 1848', 21.5cm high; a pair of Coalport…
Sunderland jug- haircrack running around the spout. Haircrack to shoulder, approx. 9cm length. Small starcrack to one side. Haircrack to the rim, approx. 2cm length. Some wear around the rim.Coalport…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £70 - £100
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A SPODE TWO-HANDLED VASE
A SPODE TWO-HANDLED VASE
Circa 1820
The pierced and leaf moulded neck above a tapered conical body set with loop handles ending in a ram's mask, well painted with an insect, a vase of flowers and fruit on a ledge, painted…
Two haircracks to one of the leaves on the neck. Some typical wear to the gilding, particulary to the handles
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £150 - £250
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-79). A one-page autograph letter, with a prominent ORIGINAL DRAWING by Ardizzone incorporating what is probably a self-portrait; and a letter from Elisabeth Frink, referring to Peter Shaffer's 'Equus'. (2)
ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-79). A one-page autograph letter, with a prominent…
ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-79) & Elisabeth FRINK (1930-93).  An autograph letter from each, sold together: first, a one-page autograph letter by Edward Ardizzone, on paper with printed heading 'Edward…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
BINDING - "Lewis CARROLL" (1832-98). Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, London, [1970], 8vo, plates and illustrations, FINELY BOUND in green morocco gilt with figures of Alice and the Mad Hatter in compartments of the spine.
BINDING - "Lewis CARROLL" (1832-98). Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and…
BINDING - "Lewis CARROLL" [i.e. Charles Lutwidge DODGSON (1832-98)].  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass ... With the original engravings by John Tenniel of which 8 have…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £300 - £500
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
BLIGH, William (1754-1817). A Voyage to the South Sea ... in his Majesty's Ship The Bounty ... Including an Account of the Mutiny, London, 1792, 4to, 7 plates and charts (lacks portrait of Bligh), contemporary paper-backed boards. FIRST EDITION.
BLIGH, William (1754-1817). A Voyage to the South Sea ... in his Majesty's…
BLIGH, William (1754-1817).  A Voyage to the South Sea, Undertaken by Command of His Majesty, for the Purpose of Conveying the Bread-Fruit Tree to the West Indies, in his Majesty's Ship The Bounty,…
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
THE BRONTE SISTERS - Michael FFOLKES (1925-88, illustrator). The original pen, ink and watercolour front cover design for the September 29th, 1962, issue of "Punch" which was dedicated to the Brontë sisters, signed, 274 x 226mm.
THE BRONTE SISTERS - Michael FFOLKES (1925-88, illustrator). The original…
THE BRONTE SISTERS - Michael FFOLKES (1925-88, pseudonym, illustrator, styled, as usual, "ffolkes").  The original pen, ink and watercolour front cover design for the September 29th, 1962, issue of …
Estimate: £400 - £600
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 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
DOUGLAS, Alfred, Lord (1870-1945, editor). The Spirit Lamp. An Aesthetic, Literary and Critical Magazine, Oxford, June 1893, Vol. IV, No. II, original blue wrappers (defective). FIRST EDITION. RARE.
DOUGLAS, Alfred, Lord (1870-1945, editor). The Spirit Lamp. An Aesthetic,…
DOUGLAS, Alfred, Lord (1870-1945, editor).  The Spirit Lamp. An Aesthetic, Literary and Critical Magazine. Oxford: John Thornton, June 1893. Volume IV, No. II. 4to (225 x 178mm). Wood-engraved…
Estimate: £150 - £250
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
"FOUGASSE" [i.e. Cyril Kenneth BIRD (1887-1965), artist]. Drawing the Line Somewhere, London, 1937, 8vo, original buckram, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, with an original pencil and watercolour drawing signed "Fougasse". And another. (2)
"FOUGASSE" [i.e. Cyril Kenneth BIRD (1887-1965), artist]. Drawing the Line…
"FOUGASSE" [i.e. Cyril Kenneth BIRD (1887-1965), artist].  Drawing the Line Somewhere. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1937. 8vo (186 x 120mm). Half title, illustrations by "Fougasse". Original yellow…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £100 - £150
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
GILBERT & GEORGE - The Complete Pictures 1971-2005, London, 2007, 2 volumes, oblong 4to, coloured illustrations, original red cloth gilt, both volumes contained in their original card-case with handles. EACH VOLUME SIGNED "GILBERT AND GEORGE." (2)
GILBERT & GEORGE - The Complete Pictures 1971-2005, London, 2007, 2…
GILBERT & GEORGE - Gilbert & George. The Complete Pictures 1971-2005 ... With an Introduction by Rudi Fuchs. [London:] Tate Publishing, 2007. 2 volumes, oblong 4to (261 x 300mm). Half titles,…
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £70 - £100
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
GLASTONBURY - P. W. THOMPSON. Glastonbury, London, 1927, 8vo, FINELY BOUND in red crushed morocco gilt. FIRST EDITION, ASSOCIATION COPY, heavily annotated throughout in pencil by Lionel Smithett Lewis.
GLASTONBURY - P. W. THOMPSON. Glastonbury, London, 1927, 8vo, FINELY BOUND…
GLASTONBURY - P. W. THOMPSON (dates unknown).  Glastonbury. London: Charles Murray, 1927. 8vo (177 x 120mm). Half title, 5-pages of publisher's advertisements at the end all for books by the same…
Hammer price: £45
Estimate: £70 - £100
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT
7 December 2023 , 00:00 GMT

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