VUSI KHUMALO (SOUTH AFRICAN, B. 1951)
VUSI KHUMALO (SOUTH AFRICAN, B. 1951)
Soul City Informal Settlement
signed and dated 'VUSI KHUMALO 2000' (lower right)
mixed media
80 x 73cm

Provenance
Portland Gallery, Bury Street, St James's, London;
Private collection, UK
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £150 - £250
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A BOY SHEPHERD
A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A BOY SHEPHERD
Early 20th century
Modelled standing playing the bagpipes, a begging dog and a recumbent lamb at his feet, blue crossed swords mark, impressed numerals 2480 and 131, 14cm high
Chips to the end of each pipe. Chip to the lamb's right ear
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £100 - £200
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
SIX CREAMWARE AND PEARLWARE FIGURES (6)
SIX CREAMWARE AND PEARLWARE FIGURES (6)
Circa 1800
Comprising; a Prattware figure of a woman with a mandolin; a Prattware figure of a woman with fruit; a Prattware figure of Ceres; three creamware figures of the Seasons, sizes 14cm to 21cm…
Woman with mandolin, 19cm high- restoration to her right armWoman with fruit, 21cm high- restored through neck. Restored through lower part of her dress. Some restoration to the base. Ceres, 15.5cm…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF A GIRL (4)
A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF A GIRL (4)
Circa 1810
Possibly Neale & Co., standing with a cat in her right arm, 16.5cm high; also a pearlware figure of a boy with a goose over his shoulder, 14cm high and a figure of a fisherwoman…
Girl with cat- small chip and a minor glaze chip to her bonnet. Restoration across her shoulders and left arm. Small glaze chip to her left hand. Minor flaking to enamels and nicks to the baseBoy…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
SEVEN STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURES (7)
SEVEN STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURES (7)
Early 19th century
Comprising; figures of Neptune; Charity; Hope; Peace setting fire to the weapons of war; a maiden with a posy; a girl standing beside a tree and a youth with a magnifying glass…
Neptune- restoration to right shoulder. Some flaking to the enamels. Minor filled in areas to the baseCharity- minor glaze chip to her hair. Chips to the base. Some flaking to the enamels.Hope- minor…
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF `AIR' (4)
A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURE OF `AIR' (4)
Early 19th century
Modelled as a youth standing on clouds holding a bird in his right hand on a titled square base, 21cm high; also two Staffordshire pearlware figures titled `Faith' and `Hope', 18cm…
'Air'-With losses, including chips to base, glaze flakes, and cracks, particularly to dove, right arm, head and torso. 'Faith'-With losses, including chips to base, glaze flakes, some damage to…
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A MINTON PARIAN FIGURE OF DOROTHEA
A MINTON PARIAN FIGURE OF DOROTHEA
Circa 1872
Modelled by John Bell, relief moulded and impressed marks, date cypher for 1872, 34cm high
Minor chip to the tip of of her right big toe. Two small chips around the base
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A COPELAND PARIAN FIGURE OF SABRINA (3)
A COPELAND PARIAN FIGURE OF SABRINA (3)
Mid 19th century
Modelled by W Calder Marshall, impressed mark, 31cm high; also a Parian figure of a young woman titled 'Jeanie Deans' after William Beattie, 40cm high and a smaller Parian figure of…
Sabrina- loss of right forefinger. Small chip to inner edge of the base.Jeanie Deans- Minor chip around the baseStanding woman- losses to thumb and fingers of right hand. Losses to thumb and…
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £100 - £150
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURES OF MAIDENS READING (2)
A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE FIGURES OF MAIDENS READING (2)
Early 19th century
Each modelled seating reading a book resting on her lap, a candle-holder in one hand, raised on a rectangular black `marbled' base, 18.5cm high by 17.8cm length
One maiden with restoration to her left hand, to the back of her neck, to her left foot and two the toes on her right foot.The other maiden with restoration to her left hand, some restoration to her…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
THREE ROYAL WORCESTER FIGURES AND A CANDLESTICK (4)
THREE ROYAL WORCESTER FIGURES AND A CANDLESTICK (4)
Late 19th/20th century
Comprising; a glazed Parian figure, 'Against the Wind' modelled by James Hadley, circa 1870, impressed mark, 26.5cm high; two figures of `Peter Pan', circa 1937, modelled by F…
`Against the Wind' - good condition2 x `Peter Pan'- one with glued repair to left arm. The other with glaze/haircrack to right leg, approx. 1.5cm lengthCandlestick- minor wear to the gilding
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £80 - £120
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
FOUR ROYAL WORCESTER LIMITED EDITION FIGURES FROM THE VICTORIAN LADIES SERIES
FOUR ROYAL WORCESTER LIMITED EDITION FIGURES FROM THE VICTORIAN LADIES…
Circa 1970
Modelled by Ronald van Ruyckevelt, comprising; 'Bridget' (No. 24), 'Emily' (No. 53), 'Marion' (No 316) and 'Elaine' (No 299), black printed marks, with certificates and boxes
Bridget- minor restoration to fingers of right hand. Croquet hoop possibly restoredEmily- minor restoration to forefinger of right hand. Very minor restoration to bottom edge of skirtMarion- right…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £40 - £60
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
8 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A NORTH EUROPEAN CARVED OAK FIGURE OF A SAINT TOGETHER WITH A PAIR CARVED OAK CARYATID FIGURES (3)
A NORTH EUROPEAN CARVED OAK FIGURE OF A SAINT TOGETHER WITH A PAIR CARVED…
17th Century
The Saint, possibly St. Paul, holding a bible, mounted on a velvet covered plinth, 28cm high; the caryatid panels modelled standing contra-posto each with right arm across the chest,…
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
AN ART DECO ALABASTER PLAFFONIER DISH LIGHT
AN ART DECO ALABASTER PLAFFONIER DISH LIGHT
Second Quarter 20th Century
Mounted with laurel wreaths, rectangular chain suspension from a fluted rose, 51cm diameter
Condition report: There are inevitable scuffs, scratches  and marks commensurate with wear, use and age.There is a crack running from the one edge to the centre. See extra images. There is a light…
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £100 - £150
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
THREE WALNUT MANTEL CLOCKS (3)
THREE WALNUT MANTEL CLOCKS (3)
20th Century
Including and Elliot walnut cased mantel clock, 26cm high including handle, a stylized tree shaped Art Nouveau clock, 28.5cm high, and a lancet shaped clock with marquetry border and…
Condition Report:Tallest clock - repair to the back of the case at the top as photographed. Deep scratch to the right of the dial. 
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A BRONZE PATINATED METAL ‘OLIVE’ TREE DESK LAMP
A BRONZE PATINATED METAL ‘OLIVE’ TREE DESK LAMP
Modern
Naturalistically modelled with two leafy branches, with cream shade, 69cm high including shade
Condition report: There is a slight scratch to the underside of the surface revealing a brassy coloured metal, suggesting this is a bronze / brass alloy metal. The patination is a dark brown to black…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
BACCARAT: A CRYSTAL PENDANT LIGHT
BACCARAT: A CRYSTAL PENDANT LIGHT
Modern
The pleated flared shade, 25cm diam. with chrome coloured mounts, 77cm high
Condition report: Overall in very good condition with no obvious chips or dents. It will need to be PAT tested prior to use. See extra images. 
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A KASHAN RUG, PERSIAN
A KASHAN RUG, PERSIAN
The pale indigo field with a dark indigo and madder lozenge medallion all with abundantly floral sprays; a dark indigo palmette lily and floral spray border, inscription to top, 206 x 148cm, circa…
Condition: Very good, ends need attention, needs a clean
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £250 - £350
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A LARGE PORTUGUESE NEEDLEWORK CARPET AND SEAT RUNNER (2)
A LARGE PORTUGUESE NEEDLEWORK CARPET AND SEAT RUNNER (2)
The natural field with very large design of pomegranates and a trailing flower and leaf design, a complementary floral border, 507 x 413cm, modern, and a matching seat runner, 236 x 42cm
Condition: Generally good, areas around the borders have become detached, need attention, needs a clean
Hammer price: £1,900
Estimate: £250 - £350
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A HAMADAN RUG, PERSIAN AND A CAUCASIAN RUG (2)
A HAMADAN RUG, PERSIAN AND A CAUCASIAN RUG (2)
The ivory field with a central flower motif with other angular flowers and floral sprays, pairs of birds and fish; the black border with palmettes and leaves, 198 x 127cm, circa 1920s together with…
Condition: Fairly good, ends need attention, some colour run, needs a clean and Fair, some damage to both ends, sides need attention, repaired splits and some colour run
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A SILK KHOM RUG, PERSIAN
A SILK KHOM RUG, PERSIAN
The pink field with an elongated black medallion with a "golden" surround all with intricate floral sprays; a black palmette and leaf border, 160 x 108cm, circa 1980s
Condition: Good, ends need attention
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £150 - £250
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A SOUMAK RUG, CAUCASIAN
A SOUMAK RUG, CAUCASIAN
The madder field with an indigo and two ivory medallions supported by a wide variety of animals, birds and insects; a black rosette and leaf border, 206 x 113cm, modern
Condition: Very good, ends need stopping, needs a clean
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A HAMADAN RUNNER, PERSIAN
A HAMADAN RUNNER, PERSIAN
The pale brown trellis field with five bold connecting indigo herate medallions; a madder rosette and trailing vine and pomegranate border, 495 x 97cms, circa 1920s
Condition: Fair, some wear, some moth damage, treated, sides and ends need attention, needs a clean
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £150
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A BELUCHISTAN PRAYER RUG AND A BELUCHISTAN RUG (2)
A BELUCHISTAN PRAYER RUG AND A BELUCHISTAN RUG (2)
The camel mehrab with stylised tree with single geometric leaves in arch; madder "bat" border, flatweave ends, 168 x 84cm, circa 1900s together with a Beluchistan rug, the camel field with three…
Condition: Good, flatweave ends damaged, small moth damage, needs a clean and Fair, ends need attention, some areas of wear
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £80 - £120
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
A LATE 19TH CENTURY OAK WALL HANGING SPICE CHEST
A LATE 19TH CENTURY OAK WALL HANGING SPICE CHEST
With eighteen drawers, 65cm wide; 18cm deep; 75cm high
good overall condition old marks and scratches, chips to front left and right corners of top, splits to backboard with a small amount of old wood worm, drawers are all in tact and pull out, some…
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST
9 September 2025 , 17:00 BST

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