A VICTORIAN GROUP OF PAPER SILHOUETTES AND A PAIR OF GESSO MIRRORED WALL…
Late 19th Century
The framed group of five children, on black background, framed 33cm high; Together with a pair of giltwood oval mirrors, 44cm high
Condition Report:The silhouettes are cut out and mounted onto velvet, then framed. Please see additional images.
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £100 - £200
11 October 2023
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11 October 2023
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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…
Estimate: £500 - £700
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
MRS F. BAROU (BRITISH, FL. C. 1800)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman
signed and dated 'F Barou 1796' (on backing paper)
on ivory (ref. HW7ZYVKE)
7.5cm high
in a rectangular papier-mâché frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 7 July 1975,
lot 94;Private collection, UKCondition reportA little surface dirt, otherwise appears generally good.Under glass and not examined out of frame.
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a dark coat
on ivory (ref. SGMSS38K)
5.5cm high
in a gilt metal frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 10 March 1975, lot 78;Private collection, UKCondition reportSome surface dirt.Small white mark centre left background.Some abrasions and associated rubbing/possible paint…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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JOSEPH PASTORINI (BRITISH, C. 1775-1839)
Portrait miniature of Miss Mary Slaughter as a child wearing a bonnet
on ivory (ref. 8DAFYCA6)
7cm high
in a giltwood frame inscribed (to backing paper)
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 28 April 1975, lot 48;Private collection, UKCondition reportSurface a little uneven.Various small marks and dirt, particularly to lower centre.Under glass and not…
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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JOSHUA CRISTALL (BRITISH, 1767-1847)
Diana
signed and dated 'J. Cristall 1837' (lower left)
pen and ink
26 x 33.5cm
Provenance
Abbott and Holder, London, where acquired by the parents of the present owner;
Thence by descent
Condition ReportThe sheet has been cut on each corner and laid on to paper. Scattered light surface abrasions, particularly along the lower border, some surface dirt, consistent with a work of this…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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FRENCH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Les Carlins de Sm. L'Imperatrice Josephine; Bouliou, Ratiou, Bourgou (The Pugs of the Empress Josephine; Bouliou, Ratiou, Bourgou)
watercolour and pencil
28.5 x 38.5cm
Provenance
The collection of…
Condition ReportThere are a couple of vertical creases to the centre of the sheet and scattered surface abrasions, some foxing. Under glass and held in a gilt frame in fair condition; unexamined…
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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GEORGE CHRISTOPHER HORNER (BRITISH, 1829-1881)
A gentleman in a horse and gig
signed and dated 'G. Horner Pinx L'Pool 1850' (lower centre)
oil on canvas
43 x 53cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See Bellmans…
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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JOHANN HEINRICH LUTTRINGSHAUSEN (GERMAN, 1783-1857)
Figures in a city garden
signed 'JH Luttringshausen' (lower left)
watercolour
16.5 x 24cm
Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ATTRIBUTED TO PAUL SANDBY (BRITISH, 1731-1809)
Agatha’s Monastery, Richmond, Yorkshire
inscribed '-gathas monastery - Richmond Yorkshire by P. Sandby' (on a label attached to the backboard)
watercolour
19 x 28cm
Provenance
Charles Mallord…
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/a-collection-of-watercolours-from-the-family-of-jmw-turnerCondition ReportMinor flecks of staining in the sky, upper left, otherwise good overall condition with…
Estimate: £600 - £800
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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GEORGE ARTHUR FRIPP (BRITISH, 1813-1896)
Scene near Morenish, on Loch Tay, Perthshire - An October Evening
signed and dated 'George Fripp 1851' (lower left)
watercolour
49 x 70.5cm
Provenance
London, Society of Painters in Watercolours,…
Condition ReportMinor surface abrasion, lower left, a few scattered spots in the sky. Minor discolouration; otherwise good overall condition with string colour. Framed and under glass; unexamined…
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ATTRIBUTED TO THALES FIELDING (BRITISH, 1793-1837)
Job and his friends
watercolour on paper
17 x 23cm
Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Condition ReportThere are minor tears and creases along the extreme lower border, one further off the upper right border. Otherwise good overall, condition with strong colour. Framed and under…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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SAMUEL PROUT (BRITISH, 1783-1852) (2)
At York
signed 'S Prout' (lower right)
watercolour
21 x 29cm
Provenance
Trim Bridge Galleries, Bath;
Private collection, UK
Together with a sepia wash by the same hand of ruins by a lake, signed,…
Condition Report'Bridge' - The sheet is sound, some scattered spots of foxing in the sky, otherwise good overall condition. Framed and under glass; unexamined out of frame.'Ruins by a lake' - The…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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JAMES SHARPLES (BRITISH, 1825-1893)
Portrait of a lady in profile
inscribed 'James Sharples Bath' (to backboard)
pastel
23 x 17.5 (oval)
Provenance
Trim Bridge Galleries, Bath;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportTwo small tears to right edges, partially obscured by frame.A few very small spots and marks in places.Some surface dirt.Under glass and not examined out of frame.
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ALFRED POLLENTINE (BRITISH, 1836-1890) (2)
San Giorgio Maggiore; The Doge's Palace, a pair
one signed 'A Pollentine' (lower left)
oil on canvas
each 51 x 81cm
(2)
Provenance
Private collection, UK
The present work will be on view at…
Condition ReportSan Giorgio Maggiore - The canvas appears to have been relined. The paint surface is dirty with a craquelure pattern throughout and a discoloured varnish. There is a surface…
Hammer price:
£3,500
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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JAMES SALT (BRITISH, 1850-1903) (2)
A gondolier at dawn; Sunset over Venice, a pair
one signed 'JSalt' (lower right)
oil on canvas
each 35.5 x 61cm
(2)
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Condition report1st image:A little craquelure.Under glass and not examined out of frame.Inspection under uv light reveals areas of retouching, mostly to sky.2nd image:A little craquelure.Under glass…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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FELIX ZIEM (FRENCH, 1821-1911)
Venice with San Giorgio Maggiore beyond
signed 'Ziem' (lower left)
oil on canvas
60.5 x 81cm
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Association Felix Ziem, represented by Mathias Ary…
Condition ReportOriginal canvas. Some traces of craquelure, particularly above the horizon; discoloured varnish throughout. Ultraviolet reveals extensive retouching in the sky, strengthening to the…
Hammer price:
£15,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £20,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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WILLIAM CHRISTIAN SYMONS (BRITISH, 1845-1911)
The Skipper's Legacy
signed 'W X Symons' (lower right)
watercolour and gouache
26 x 32cm
Provenance
Property of the artist;
Thence by family descent
Exhibited
Bath, Victoria Art Gallery, 30th April…
Condition ReportThere is a pinhole to the sheet, upper centre, otherwise the sheet is sound. Some minor areas of surface staining, upper centre, otherwise the work is in good overall condition. …
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £400 - £600
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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WILLIAM CHRISTIAN SYMONS (BRITISH, 1845-1911)
Hanging Out the Washing, Stocks Farm
oil on canvas
28 x 46.5cm
Provenance
Property of the artist;
Thence by family descent
Exhibited
Rye Art Gallery, 30th January 1999 - 28th March 1999, no.23
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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WILLIAM CHRISTIAN SYMONS (BRITISH, 1845-1911)
Collecting Rainwater
oil on card
62.5 x 50cm
Provenance
Property of the artist;
Thence by family descent
Exhibited
Rye Art Gallery, 30th January 1999 - 28th March 1999, no.38
Condition ReportThere is a small vertical tear to the sheet, off the lower central border. The paint surface appears to be in good, clean condition throughout. No sign of retouching under…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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WILLIAM CHRISTIAN SYMONS (BRITISH, 1845-1911)
The Nativity
watercolour
38.5 x 54.5cm
Provenance
Property of the artist;
Thence by family descent
Condition ReportThe sheet is sound. There are a few surface scratches off the upper central border, otherwise the surface is in good, clean condition. Framed and under glass, unexamined out of…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £70 - £100
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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SIMEON SOLOMON (BRITISH, 1840-1905)
Perseus; A Type of Temptation
signed with initials and dated 'SS 1886' (lower right)
coloured chalks
31.5 x 25.5cm
Provenance
Drawings from Britain and the Continent, Sotheby's, London, 10th July…
Condition reportAppears in generally good condition.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.Mount:Water damage to lower section of mount as can be seen in framed photo.
Hammer price:
£7,500
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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HENRY JUSTICE FORD (BRITISH, 1860-1941)
The Story of Cupid and Psyche
signed 'H. J. FORD' (lower left)
charcoal
43.5 x 24cm
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's, London, 30th October 1997, lot 118;
The Seymour Stein Collection
Condition ReportThe sheet is sound and the surface in good clean condition. Framed and under glass, unexamined out of frame.
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £400 - £600
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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CHARLES EDWARD DIXON (BRITISH, 1872-1934)
The Lower Pool
signed, titled and dated 'Charles Dixon 06' (lower left)
watercolour
27 x 77cm
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Condition ReportThe sheet is sound. There are a couple of specks of staining in the sky, upper right, otherwise good overall condition; framed and under glass, unexamined out of frame.Framed size 37…
Hammer price:
£2,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST