AVERIL BURLEIGH (BRITISH, 1883-1949)
Cleopatra
signed 'AVERIL BURLEIGH' (lower left)
watercolour
25.5 x 17cm
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £600 - £900
16 April 2024
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16 April 2024
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PARKER HAGARTY (BRITISH, 1839-1954)
Portrait of a young lady
signed 'PARKER HAGARTY' (upper right)
watercolour and mixed media
34 x 24.5cm
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner…
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
16 April 2024
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ATTRIBUTED TO DEREK JARMAN (BRITISH, 1942-1994)
Costume designs for Ballet for Small Spaces
annotated in pencil
pencil and watercolour
49.5 x 40cm
ARR
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £100 - £150
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
POSSIBLY DUFFNER & KIMBERLY: A LARGE MATCHED PAIR OF TIFFANY STYLE STAINED…
20th Century
The shades with a patchwork of stained panels interspersed with purple flower motifs, with undulating border, on tapering fluted column bases, 49cm diam. 66cm high
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner-collectionA…
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £200 - £400
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO DORRIE NOSSITER: A HALF MOON GEMSET CLIP BROOCH
In a half moon shape, set with oval cabochon and round faceted garnets and cabochon turquoise, with ivy leaf and spiral decoration, with clip fitting, measuring 5cm x 3.8cm, gross weight 24.8 grams
CONDITION REPORTClaws on one of the faceted garnets are slightly bent out of shape, all other claws are in good condition, all gemstones are secure, clip fastens firmlyFurther information about…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £180 - £220
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
16 April 2024
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A VICTORIAN DIAMOND AND RUBY SNAKE RING
The ring in the form of a coiled snake, the head bezel set with cabochon ruby eyes and an old pear cut diamond with an estimated weight 0.51 carats, ring size T, hallmarked London 1888, in 18ct…
ALL GEMSTONE AND DIAMOND WEIGHTS, COLOUR AND CLARITY HAVE BEEN ASSESSED MOUNTED AND ARE OF OUR OPNION ONLY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CERTIFICATED ITEMSCONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition with…
Hammer price:
£3,000
Estimate: £600 - £800
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
AN ART NOUVEAU OPAL RING
Set with a round cabochon opal, in an ornate surround, stamped 18ct, with makers mark D&F for Deakin and Francis ltd, ring size M, gross weight 2.8 grams
CONDITION REPORTOpal has some slight surface wear, some surface scratches to the metalThe only marks are those detailed in the cataloguing. In our opinion as the 18CT mark is so close to the…
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £180 - £220
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
16 April 2024
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A GROUP OF SIX EGG CHARMS (6)
Of varying sizes, the largest with a leaf pattern by the bale, one with the design of a cockerel, and four others, unmarked, gross weight 9.1 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, with surface scratches to the metal Largest egg measures approximately 2.7cm x 1.8cmThe cockerel egg has Russian gold marks (middle), the larger eggs are…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £120 - £180
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
16 April 2024
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A JADEITE JADE DOUBLE ROW GRADUATED BEAD NECKLACE
With graduated polished beads on a knotted strand to a cabochon jade set oval clasp, unmarked, length 40cm, diameter of largest bead 9.5mm and smallest bead 4.2mm, gross weight 55 grams
CONDITION REPORTIn overall good condition, clasp fastens securely, some surface wear to the necklace, some discolouration to the metal of the claspIn our opinion this necklace is natural jade and not…
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 April 2024
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16 April 2024
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A PAIR OF MABE PEARL EARRINGS AND A BRACELET (2)
The pearls set with Mabe pearls, in unmarked yellow gold, with post fittings, weight 6.2 grams, with a bracelet set with carved bone, 16.5cm in length, unmarked, weight 15.5 grams
CONDITION REPORTOne Mabe pearl has a chip out of it, and no butterflies, the bracelet is missing a connector Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £80 - £120
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
16 April 2024
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A 1.12 CARAT DIAMOND BAR BROOCH
Featuring a claw set old mine cut diamond with an estimated weight of 1.12 carats, on a brooch fitting, in unmarked gold, gross weight 1.8 grams.
ALL GEMSTONE AND DIAMOND WEIGHTS, COLOUR AND CLARITY HAVE BEEN ASSESSED MOUNTED AND ARE OF OUR OPNION ONLY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CERTIFICATED ITEMSCONDITION REPORTBrooch measures 33mm in lengthIn…
Hammer price:
£1,800
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
16 April 2024
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A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE CARTIER BOXES (7)
Of various shapes and sizes, all marked Cartier to the inside silk
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £150 - £200
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
16 April 2024
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A CARTIER SILVER, DIAMOND SET AND BLACK ENAMELLED RECTANGULAR HINGE LIDDED…
Gilt within, each end mounted with a rose diamond set circular motif, on a black enamelled ground, otherwise with black enamelled beaded decoration, detailed 6623 Cartier 7112 Made In France, import…
Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £300 - £500
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
16 April 2024
, 18:00 BST
EUROPEAN SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing pearls
on ivory (ref. KR4TZPPT)
4.7cm
in a gilt-metal frame
Provenance
Private collection, UK
FootnoteProspective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £200 - £400
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a gentleman with dark hair, wearing a brown coat
on ivory (ref. R4GY1FP1)
3.5cm high
in a gilt-metal frame
Provenance
Private collection, UK
FootnoteProspective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £400
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH CENTURY/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a gentleman with grey hair and wearing a brown coat
on ivory (ref. 1P9XFBJ7)
3.2cm
in a gilt metal frame set with pearls
Provenance
Private collection, UK
FootnoteProspective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £200
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
AFTER THOMAS WORLIDGE
Portrait miniature of Medusa
on ivory (ref. P227VXNZ)
5.5cm
in a gilt-metal and decorated frame, with hair and gilt metal initials 'MC' (to the reverse)
Provenance
Private collection, UK
FootnoteProspective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore…
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £100 - £150
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait miniature of a young girl, thought to be Hilda Mary Dowson (née Greg) (1883-1956)
with inscribed label (attached to the back of frame)
on ivory (ref. WY1APGJS)
7.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame…
FootnoteHilda Mary Dowson (née Greg) was born on 23 February 1883 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, to parents Walter and Susan Elizabeth (née Gaskell). She was baptised on 3 April 1883 at Styal Presbyterian…
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
GIOVANNI GUERRA (ITALIAN, 1544-1618)
A scene from the life of Ahasuerus
with inscription '23' (on the back of the old mount)
traces of black and red chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash
22 x 16cm
Provenance
Charles Rogers (1711-1784),…
FootnoteThis drawing belongs to a series illustrating the Book of Esther. Most sheets carry extensive inscriptions on the verso, but the present drawing is an exception. Other drawings from the…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
NORTHERN EUROPEAN SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY
The Fall of King Nebuchadnezzar
oil on canvas
138 x 199cm
(unframed)
Footnote
The present work is based on the Book of Daniel, chapter 4: 'Nebuchadnezzar was driven out of human society and ate…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined and extended along the lower border; the join has separated and is visible to the naked eye. The relining has come away from the stretcher along the lower…
Hammer price:
£48,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
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
FOLLOWER OF ALFRED DEHODENCQ
Spanish gypsies in a mountainous landscape
watercolour
22 x 15.5cm
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Condition reportThe dar areas left and right that appear in the photo are just shadow in the image and do not appear on the work itself.A little undulation/unevenness to paper.A few small spots of…
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £150
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
HERBERT DICKSEE (BRITISH, 1862-1942)
William, a bull terrier
titled (on a label attached to the backboard)
pencil, coloured chalks and gouache on paper
33.5 x 24.5cm
Provenance
Herbert Dicksee;
Thence by descent to his grand-daughter…
Condition ReportsThe sheet is sound and the surface in good condition overall; ready to hang. Framed and under glass, unexamined out of frame.
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
FRANK DICKSEE (BRITISH, 1853-1828)
Corn stooks in a valley
watercolour
23 x 34cm
Provenance
Frank Dicksee;
Bequeathed to Herbert and Ella Dicksee;
Thence by descent to Pamela Service
We are extremely grateful to Simon Toll, author of Frank Dicksee 1853-1928 His Art and Life, for his assistance in cataloguing the present work and the entire Pamela Service Collection.Condition…
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £200 - £400
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024
, 15:00 GMT