FREDERICK ARTHUR BRIDGMAN (AMERICAN, 1847-1928)
FREDERICK ARTHUR BRIDGMAN (AMERICAN, 1847-1928)
Sanctuary in the Sahara
signed and dated ‘F. A Bridgman 1879’ (lower left)
oil on canvas
56 x 87cm

Provenance
The artist Arthur Croft (1828-1902);
Thence by family descent to the current owner
Footnote Sanctuary in the Sahara is a product of Fredrick A. Bridgman’s second visit to Algeria.  Having painted Algiers and its neighboring villages in 1872-73 during his first trip to North Africa,…
Hammer price: £26,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
LUCY KEMP-WELCH (BRITISH, 1869-1958)
LUCY KEMP-WELCH (BRITISH, 1869-1958)
A goat feeding
signed with initials 'L.K.W.' (lower left)
watercolour
22.5 x 31.5cm

Provenance
Herbert Dicksee;
Thence by descent to his great-niece, Pamela Service
Condition reportAcidic mount.A few very small spots of foxing in places.Possibly a very small amount of discolouration immediately to right of goat.Otherwise appears in generally good condition with…
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
A PAIR OF CHINESE RICE PAPER PAINTINGS (2)
A PAIR OF CHINESE RICE PAPER PAINTINGS (2)
Late 19th century
Painted with an official and a woman wearing dragon robes, 25cm by 16cm, mounted, framed and glazed
Some tears and markings 
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A  CHINESE WUCAI ROULEAU VASE (2)
A CHINESE WUCAI ROULEAU VASE (2)
Transitional period
Painted with a an official and two attendants in a fenced garden, 21cm high; also a famille-verte saucer dish enamelled with a bird amongst lotus, 21cm diameter
Rouleau vase- Neck has been reduced. Vertical crack to reverse of vase, approx. 14cm length.  Two fine vertical haircracks to the reverse, the longest approx. 12cm lengthSaucer dish- extensively…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
JAMAL AL-DIN `ABDULLAH BIN YUSUF IBN HISHAM (D.1360 AD): KITAB MUGHNI AL-LABIB `AN KUTUB AL-A'ARIB
JAMAL AL-DIN `ABDULLAH BIN YUSUF IBN HISHAM (D.1360 AD): KITAB MUGHNI AL…
Ottoman provinces, 18th century
On grammar and semantics, Arabic manuscript on paper, 245 leaves, each folio with 19 lines of black naskh script, some words picked out in green, blue or red, with…
One leaf has been torn and repaired. Some light staining and browning. One page torn at the margin. Inner hinges broken. The binding is rubbed with some fraying to the head and foot of spine. The…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE (2)
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE (2)
20th century
Of bottle form, enamelled with an official and three boys at leisure in a landscape, indistinct iron-red four character reign mark, 7.5cm high excluding stopper; also a modern Chinese…
Famille rose snuff bottle- stopper has been glued on. Minor wearModern snuff bottle- shallow chip to the footrim, approx. 2mm. square
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £80 - £100
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A CHINESE LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
A CHINESE LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
Probably Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century
Cast standing wearing a hat and long robes, clutching a tablet to his chest, raised on an integral rectangular base with shaped apron and bracket feet, 23cm…
PROVENANCE:Property from the art critic, Terence MullalyConditionSome wear to the gilding. Loss to tip of his hat an the right side. Some wear to the base.
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £300 - £500
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A CHINESE PORCELAIN OVIFORM JAR  ADAPTED AS A LAMP
A CHINESE PORCELAIN OVIFORM JAR ADAPTED AS A LAMP
Blue six character Chengua mark but later
Painted in underglaze blue and famille verte enamels with an official and attendants in a fenced garden, wood cover and stand, vase only 22cm high
The vase has been drilled through the mark on the base. Some light brown discolouration to the glaze in placesProvenance: An apartment on Eaton Square, Belgravia. Furnished by Colefax & Fowler. 
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
27 March 2024 , 13:00 GMT
A SILVER CASED, KEY WIND, OPENFACED GENTLEMAN'S POCKET WATCH
A SILVER CASED, KEY WIND, OPENFACED GENTLEMAN'S POCKET WATCH
The gilt fusee movement with a verge escapement, detailed to the back plate Edwd Whtie Birmingham No 2600, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals, Birmingham probably 1813, diameter 4.9cm, (the…
Condition Report; Watch currently working, inner case has sliding cover where normally the key would be inserted through a hole, this may be a later alteration to the inner case, lead solder repair…
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £50 - £70
25 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
25 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A GARNET AND ENAMEL NECKLACE
A GARNET AND ENAMEL NECKLACE
With central oval garnet cabochon with leaf motif enamel to the edges, with a pear cut garnet cabochon drop, integrated on a rope chain, with a bolt ring clasp stamped for 9ct, approximately 45cm in…
CONDITION REPORTChain looks to be a replacement from the original pendant
Estimate: £300 - £500
25 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
25 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A 9CT GOLD AND OPAL TRIPLET RING AND A PAIR OF EARSTUDS (3)
A 9CT GOLD AND OPAL TRIPLET RING AND A PAIR OF EARSTUDS (3)
The ring mounted with three oval opal triplets, ring size L½ and a pair of opal doublet earstuds with post fittings, unmarked and with one butterfly, detailed 375, combined gross weight 9.6 grams
Condition ReportAlthough the opal triplet on the right of the image looks as though it is missing, it is present, but we feel that damp has got into the structure of it, rendering it no longer of…
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £80 - £120
25 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
25 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
TWO PAIRS OF LEATHER RIDING BOOTS WITH TREES (4)
TWO PAIRS OF LEATHER RIDING BOOTS WITH TREES (4)
20th Century
One pair in black leather, the trees with plaque reading 'MAXWELL DOVER STREET LONDON', trees 59cm high in boots; Together with a pair of black and brown leather boots, the trees 64cm…
Condition Report:Black boots - leather in good order with only very minor scuffs. Lacking strap loops to the sides and back. Sole measures 27.5cm long. Some cracks, discolouration and marks to the…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £80 - £120
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A DOUBLE-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK PISTOL, FLINTLOCK POWDER TESTER AND A TELESCOPE (3)
A DOUBLE-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK PISTOL, FLINTLOCK POWDER TESTER AND A…
19th Century
The engraved steel decorated with trophies and initials T&B, Continental proof marks to the underside with walnut grip, 21cm long; The powder tester with brass mounts, engraved…
Condition report: The flintlock powder tester with various scuffs, scratches dents and wear commensurate with use and age. The grip is probably walnut and also with scuffs, scratches and dents. The…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A GILT-METAL MOUNTED ONYX COLUMN
A GILT-METAL MOUNTED ONYX COLUMN
19th Century
Of Corinthian order, on stepped square base, 128cm high
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A MAHOGANY 8-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK
A MAHOGANY 8-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK
18th Century
The 11 1/2 in. chased silvered dial, named William Carter, Southwark, with gilt spandrels, within a mahogany case with fluted columns and three ball finials, 210cm high excluding finials
Condition report:The case with various damages including a section of veneer and timber missing on the right hand side moulding below the hood, and vertical splitting along the back edge of the left…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A MAHOGANY CASED LONG CASE MOON PHASE 8 DAY CLOCK
A MAHOGANY CASED LONG CASE MOON PHASE 8 DAY CLOCK
By R. Roberts, Bromsgrove
The 13 inch dial with gilt spandrels and painted moon phase section, within a mahogany case with fluted column flanking either side of the case and hood, with two weights…
Condition report: Two weights, pendulum, no key. The case is cleaned and polished with various inevitable scuffs, scratches, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear, use and age. Slight…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A GEORGE V ROCK CRYSTAL, GOLD AND ENAMEL MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL HANDLED PARASOL
A GEORGE V ROCK CRYSTAL, GOLD AND ENAMEL MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL HANDLED…
Early 20th Century
The faceted tapering handle with pale blue enamelled engine milled collar with laurel tied swag mounts, malacca cane and finial, silver collar stamped with initials, ivory silk…
Sold with a note card with Buckingham Palace insignia and inscribed 'With best wishes from Mary R March 1927'Condition ReportChips to the bottom and top of the tortoiseshell handle, but the enamel…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £400
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A RECTANGULAR WICKER LOG BASKET WITH LEATHER TRIM
A RECTANGULAR WICKER LOG BASKET WITH LEATHER TRIM
Modern
70cm wide; 53cm deep; 61cm high
Condition Report:In good overall order with no tears or significant signs of use to the leather or holes to the basket. Liner slightly discoloured. 
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
AN ESFAHAN CARPET, PERSIAN
AN ESFAHAN CARPET, PERSIAN
The dark indigo field with an allover design of palmettes and delicate floral sprays, a complementary palmette border, circa 1970s, 415 x 320cm
Condition: Quite well worn, low pile, though generally good allover, ends need repair, some colour run (red), some weft knots showing through 
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £200
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A WASHED GHASGHAI RUG, SOUTH PERSIAN AND A GARABAGH RUNNER, CAUCASIAN (2)
A WASHED GHASGHAI RUG, SOUTH PERSIAN AND A GARABAGH RUNNER, CAUCASIAN (2)
The madder field with an ivory medallion with grey spandrels with a single bold flowerhead all with floral motifs; a star border, circa 1970s, 150 x 109cm together with an indigo field filled with…
Condition: Good, the ends need stopping, together with good but low in places, sidecords have been rebound, both need a clean
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £80 - £120
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A SENNEH RUG, PERSIAN
A SENNEH RUG, PERSIAN
The dark indigo field with an allover diagonal vine design bearing boteh flowerheads and other minor flowers and birds, an ivory boteh and vine border, circa 1900s, 196 x 129cm
Condition: Fair, however low, some minor repairs to centre, sidecords and ends need attention, some colour run.
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £120 - £180
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A CAUCASIAN RUNNER
A CAUCASIAN RUNNER
The plain camel field with six bold single medallions in various colours within three borders, circa 1900s, 370 x 106cm
Condition: Low in places, area of wear to one end, ends need stopping, small holes down one edge
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY FRAMED OPEN ARMCHAIRS (2)
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY FRAMED OPEN ARMCHAIRS (2)
70cm wide; 97cm high
All joins loose to both chairs, one chair appears to have a break to one of the back upright stretchers, the other chair has a split to the front right support, a missing piece to the underside of…
Hammer price: £550
Estimate: £400 - £600
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
26 March 2024 , 17:00 GMT
A SILVER PLATED METAL MOUNTED STRUT BACKED MIRROR
A SILVER PLATED METAL MOUNTED STRUT BACKED MIRROR
With foliate and scrolling decoration, paw feet and swan neck motifs to the pierced surmount, fitted with a bevel edged glass and mahogany backing, probably French, circa 1900, height 59cm, width 36…
Condition Report:Frame in good order but there is a general lack of clarity to the decoration in the casting. There is damage to the glass, notably to the centre and a smaller spot above.
Estimate: £60 - £90
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT
19 February 2024 , 00:00 GMT

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