STEPHENSON, George (1781-1848). Autograph letter, signed ("Geo. Stephenson"), to his son Robert Stephenson ("My Dear"), Liverpool, 31 January 1828. Four-pages, 203 x 257mm, on the design and manufacture of his locomotive the "Liverpool Travelling Engine."
STEPHENSON, George (1781-1848). Autograph letter, signed ("Geo. Stephenson…
STEPHENSON, George (1781-1848).  Autograph letter, signed ("Geo. Stephenson"), to [his son Robert Stephenson] ("My Dear"), Liverpool, 31 January 1828. Four-pages, 203 x 257mm, bifolium, postmark, wax…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80). 24 autograph letters & 7 typed letters, signed ("Graham Sutherland" or "Graham"), to Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, West Malling, Cap-d'Ail, Venice, and elsewhere, 1954-64. Together c.80-pages, various sizes. (c.80-pages)
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80). 24 autograph letters & 7 typed letters,…
SUTHERLAND, Graham (1903-80).  24 autograph letters and 7 typed letters, signed ("Graham Sutherland" or "Graham"), to Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, West Malling, Kent, Cap-d'Ail, Venice, and…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)]. Candide, ou l' Optimisme, Traduit de l' Allemand de Mr. le Docteur Ralph, [?Geneva], 1759, 12mo, TITLE PRINTED IN RED, contemporary morocco. FIRST EDITION. VERY RARE. Please see the full description below.
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)]. Candide, ou l' Optimisme…
[VOLTAIRE, François Marie Arouet de (1694-1778)].  Candide, ou l' Optimisme, Traduit de l' Allemand de Mr. le Docteur Ralph. [?Geneva: no publisher but [?]Gabriel Cramer], 1759. 12mo (139 x 80mm).…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83). Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W.") to [Heinrich Szadrowsky], [Zurich, c.November 1856]. In German. Four-pages, 136 x 107mm, blue paper, bifolium. On arrangements for his famous concert at St. Gallen with Liszt.
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83). Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W."…
WAGNER, Richard (1813-83).  Autograph letter, signed (with initials, "R.W.") to [Heinrich Szadrowsky], [Zurich, c.November 1856]. In German. Four-pages, 136 x 107mm, blue paper, bifolium. On…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
A HOOK AND SPIKE 30-HOUR WALL TIMEPIECE WITH ALARM
Lot 1271 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A HOOK AND SPIKE 30-HOUR WALL TIMEPIECE WITH ALARM
By Whitehurst & Son, Derby, No. 3913, first half 19th Century
The 6in circular silvered dial signed Whitehurst & Son, Derby, with single blued steel hour hand and alarm setting hand, the movement with anchor escapement and alarm bell above, with a steel pull…
Estimate: £500 - £700
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH SULLY’S ESCAPEMENT
Lot 1315 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH SULLY’S ESCAPEMENT
The bell top pediment with four urn finials, above the door with a pair of caryatids and arched glazed panel with two pierced spandrels, the sides each with a brass carrying handle and glazed panel,…
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GEORGE III GILT BRASS-MOUNTED EBONISED STRIKING AND REPEATING TRIPLE-PAD TOP BRACKET CLOCK
Lot 1321 - Fine Clocks Sold
A GEORGE III GILT BRASS-MOUNTED EBONISED STRIKING AND REPEATING TRIPLE-PAD…
By Thomas Wightman, London, circa 1790
With a broken arched case, surmounted by a brass carrying handle and triple pad top, above an arched hinged door with brass bezel and convex glass, with two pierced cut brass panels below, the sides…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £500 - £800
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
AN ENGLISH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS STRIKING AND REPEATING CHRONOMETER CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH CALENDAR
Lot 1324 - Fine Clocks Sold
AN ENGLISH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS STRIKING AND REPEATING CHRONOMETER CARRIAGE…
The platform escapement signed Philip Noyer, London, circa 1860
The heavy case engraved all over with foliage, a rectangular bevelled glass to the top and dial, with folding handle and push/repeat, the engraved silvered dial with seconds subsidiary below the XII…
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL PETITE SONNERIE AND REPEATING MANTEL CLOCK FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
Lot 1332 - Fine Clocks Sold
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL PETITE SONNERIE AND REPEATING…
Retailed by J. Ulmann & Cie, No 5462, circa 1905
The arched case with push/repeat button above a glazed front flanked by two columns, the sides each with a cloisonné panel, on a stepped base and four bun feet, the 3 1/4in gilt brass dial, signed,…
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A JAPANESE KAKIEMON CUP
A JAPANESE KAKIEMON CUP
Edo period, circa1700
Painted with red lotus blooms linked with formal scrolls and leaves, 4.75cm high
Shallow chip to outside of footrim, approx. 0.5cm by 0.3cm. Shallow glaze chip to side of the cup, approx. 0.3cm. by 0.2cm. Some small losses to the enamels.Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A SMALL CHINESE PROVINCIAL BLUE AND WHITE BOWL
A SMALL CHINESE PROVINCIAL BLUE AND WHITE BOWL
Ming dynasty
Painted with dragons amongst cloud scrolls beneath a cell pattern border, 12cm diameter
Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website hereCONDITION REPORTsome haircracks and some overall heavy crazing to the glaze
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £80 - £100
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
AN UNUSUAL CHINESE EUROPEAN SUBJECT LACQUERED AND GILT RECTANGULAR PANEL
AN UNUSUAL CHINESE EUROPEAN SUBJECT LACQUERED AND GILT RECTANGULAR PANEL
Early 19th century
Depicting six figures and a dog out walking before a church and pagoda, trees in the background, within a wood framed carved with bats and branches of prunus blossom, 48cm by 66…
Some losses and wear to the panelMissing moulded edge down right hand side of frame. Two slips missing from reverse of frame
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASE
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASE
Kangxi
Painted with chilong and antiquities suspended from tasselled ribbons, the slender neck with stiff leaves above ruyi heads and tassels, 27cm high
Two large sections of the footrim lacking. Long haircrack running around lower part of the body, approx. 23cm length. Some glaze fritting around the rimProvenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus…
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE DISH
A CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE DISH
Kangxi
Painted with a woman seated holding a scroll, a boy standing beside carrying a chime, apochryphal six character Chenghua mark, 23.75cm diameter
The dish has been broken into three pieces and repaired. There are some losses along the edges of the breaks and three rim chips. There are two haircracks to the rim, the longest approx. 4cm. Some…
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £150 - £250
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE
Kangxi
Painted with lappet shaped panels enclosing women, a mother and child, jardinieres of flowers and river landscapes, artemesia leaf mark, 23.25cm high
The vase has been reduced. Otherwise in good conditionProvenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website here
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £300 - £500
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A CHINESE YELLOW GLAZED SAUCER DISH
A CHINESE YELLOW GLAZED SAUCER DISH
Blue six character Chenghua mark, but later
The centre incised with three cloud scrolls beneath a border of four spaced dragons, 20.25cm diameter
Extensive repairs and cracks. Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website here
Hammer price: £2,600
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A RARE CHINESE EXPORT EUROPEAN SUBJECT PUNCH BOWL
A RARE CHINESE EXPORT EUROPEAN SUBJECT PUNCH BOWL
Late 18th century
Finely painted on the exterior with elegantly dressed gentleman playing bowls within an extensive landscape, beneath a gilt diaper border, the interior painted with a spray of…
The bowl has been broken in half and rivetted . The rivets are on the exterior and across the base. Rivet holes are in the centre of the interior. There is a large section of the rim lacking. There a…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £500 - £700
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A CHINESE WHITE GLAZED `ANHUA' YEN YEN VASE
A CHINESE WHITE GLAZED `ANHUA' YEN YEN VASE
18th century
The bulbous body and neck decorated with three dragons amongst cloud scrolls, 46cm high
Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website hereCONDITION REPORTRepaired breaks to the rim, one extending into a haircrack approx. 7cm length. Some small…
Hammer price: £1,100
Estimate: £500 - £800
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
AN INDIAN PAINTING OF A GOPI WITH CATTLE (CUT DOWN)
AN INDIAN PAINTING OF A GOPI WITH CATTLE (CUT DOWN)
Gouache on paper
Image 46cm by 20.5cm, mounted, glazed and framed
Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website hereCONDITION REPORTThe painting has been cut down on the right hand side where the edge of krishna and his…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A PERSIAN POTTERY BLUE AND WHITE RATTLE IN THE FORM OF A BIRD
A PERSIAN POTTERY BLUE AND WHITE RATTLE IN THE FORM OF A BIRD
Probably 18th century
13cm length
Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website herePurchased in Sothebys, September 1968. CONDITION REPORTOverall in good good condition. There is a small…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A PERSIAN POTTERY POTTERY BLUE AND WHITE SHALLOW BOWL
A PERSIAN POTTERY POTTERY BLUE AND WHITE SHALLOW BOWL
17th/18th century
Painted to the interior with two recumbent deer and two birds in flight in a landscape, 19cm diameter; also a Persian blue and white saucer in Chinese style, 18th century, painted…
Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website hereCONDITION REPORTShallow bowl- overall in good conditionSaucer- three rim chips. Three haircracks to the…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A MIDDLE EASTERN DAGGER
A MIDDLE EASTERN DAGGER
Persian or possibly Afghan, late 19th century
With lapis lazuli handle, the steel blade engraved with script each side, embellished with turquoise jewelling, 30cm length
Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website hereCONDITION REPORTOverall in good condition
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER AND INLAID SQUARE TRAY
A JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER AND INLAID SQUARE TRAY
Edo/Meiji period
Inlaid in mother of pearl, ceramics and silvered metal with fruit and leaves, seal signature of Kan, 28cm square
Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website herePurchased at Hartman Galleries, 1969. CONDITION REPORTSome losses around the rim, bottom corners and the…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A PERSIAN RECTANGULAR INLAID RECTANGULAR MIRROR FRAME
Lot 1142 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A PERSIAN RECTANGULAR INLAID RECTANGULAR MIRROR FRAME
19th century
Inlaid with geometric designs and painted with small portrait panels, 55cm by 38.5cm
Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website hereCONDITION REPORTSome losses and cracks
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST

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