THE VINE PRESS, STEYNING - Lillygay, Steyning, 1920, 8vo, woodcut illustrations, original wrappers, FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 504 OF 550 COPIES "PRINTED ON ANTIQUE LAID PAPER". With 3 other books from the same press. (4)
THE VINE PRESS, STEYNING - Lillygay, Steyning, 1920, 8vo, woodcut…
THE VINE PRESS, STEYNING - Lillygay: An Anthology of Anonymous Poems. Steyning: The Vine Press, 1920. 8vo (195 x 125mm). Half title, title printed in red and black with woodcut illustration, full…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £200 - £300
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
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951). Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, London, 1947, 8vo, original buckram. Provenance: "Kim" Philby (label). With two inscriptions ([?]to Philby) signed "B."
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951). Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, London,…
WITTGENSTEIN, Ludwig (1889-1951).  Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus ... With an Introduction by Bertrand Russell, F.R.S. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & So., Ltd, 1947. 8vo (223 x 133mm). Half…
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
A LARGE MAHOGANY SHOP WINDOW BAROMETER
Lot 1253 - Fine Clocks Sold
A LARGE MAHOGANY SHOP WINDOW BAROMETER
By J. Hicks, 8,9,10 Hatton Garden, London
The glazed upper part with porcelain scales and brass verniers, the lower part with a solid door, the original mercury tube now replaced by a blue-coloured spirit in a replacement tube169cm…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A ROSEWOOD THREE-TIER DECK WATCH CASE
Lot 1259 - Fine Clocks Sold
A ROSEWOOD THREE-TIER DECK WATCH CASE
Circa 1860
The stop-hinged lid opening to reveal a glass observation panel, the mid-section, also stop-hinged, with brass star-inlaid push-piece, opening to reveal a dished compartment and key recess, the lock…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £200
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GILT METAL-MOUNTED MAHOGANY DROP-DIAL WALL CLOCK
Lot 1270 - Fine Clocks Sold
A GILT METAL-MOUNTED MAHOGANY DROP-DIAL WALL CLOCK
In the George III style, inscribed Martins Bank, London, circa 1900
The circular case with swan-neck pediment centred by an eagle and ball finial, above a convex glazed cast-brass bezel, and moulded cirrcular dial frame, above a protruding trunk with pierced gilt…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £300 - £500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK
Lot 1275 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK
Second half 17th Century
With slender turned finial above the four straps and bell, with pierced cresting pieces, the 6 1/2in dial with foliate-engraved centre and associated alarm disc, the movement now with anchor…
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK
Lot 1278 - Fine Clocks Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK
The dial signed Richard Marshall, London
The hood with ogee pediment and three brass finials, above arched glazed dial door and glazed sides, with fluted tapering uprights, the trunk inset with an arched panel door, flanked by fluted…
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A NEUCHATELOISE PARCEL-GILT EBONISED BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH PASSING STRIKE
Lot 1294 - Fine Clocks Unsold
A NEUCHATELOISE PARCEL-GILT EBONISED BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH PASSING STRIKE
First half 19th Century
With a stepped top and gilt ball finial, above a waisted case with gilt glazed panel door, on scrolled feet, on a downswept wall bracket; the 8in circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals and…
Estimate: £300 - £500
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A RESTAURATION ORMOLU AND GRIOTTE MARBLE MANTEL TIMEPIECE
Lot 1322 - Fine Clocks Sold
A RESTAURATION ORMOLU AND GRIOTTE MARBLE MANTEL TIMEPIECE
The movement by Barwise, London,
The case surmounted by a model of the Crouching Venus, after the Antique, with a rectangular case, the base with a pair of recumbent dogs centred by a box ‘ BÖETE AUX LETTRES’ above a stepped plinth,…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A CHINESE SILK JACKET
A CHINESE SILK JACKET
20th century
Decorated with scattered flowers and roundels against a gold ground, Peony Brand Shanghai label, 96cm length
Some minor markings to the ground, but overall in good condition
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £80 - £120
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A LARGE CANTON FAMILLE-ROSE YELLOW-GROUND BALUSTER VASE
A LARGE CANTON FAMILLE-ROSE YELLOW-GROUND BALUSTER VASE
Mid 19th century
One side painted with an interior scene with dignitaries and attendants, the reverse with a river battle scene, against a yellow ground filled with green flowers and Buddhist emblems…
Four chips to the rim, the largest approx. 2cm by 1cm. Otherwise in overall good condition with very minor wear
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £250 - £350
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTED CLAY NODDING HEAD FIGURES
Lot 1066 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTED CLAY NODDING HEAD FIGURES
Late 19th century
Each modelled seated, one as an elderly man with two jars, the other as a scholar with a fly whisk and a pile of books at his side, each on an integral wood base, 10cm high, wood…
Elderly man- section of his collar is lacking. Minor repair and chips. Some losses to the wood base. Scholar- chips to ends of two fingers of right hand. Would possibly have been holding something in…
Estimate: £300 - £400
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A CANTON ENAMEL LOZENGE-SHAPE BOTTLE VASE
Lot 1097 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
A CANTON ENAMEL LOZENGE-SHAPE BOTTLE VASE
Late 18th/early 19th century
The sides enamelled with the Immortals and two deer beneath a pine tree, 30.25cm high
The base has previously been drilled for electricity and has now been well restored. Some typical cracks to the enamel above the foot. 
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A TALL CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE (2)
A TALL CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE (2)
Painted with two confronting dragons amongst flowers against a blue washed ground, 44.5cm high, wood stand
Good condition
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
TWO SIMILAR JAPANESE PATINATED SPELTER VASES
TWO SIMILAR JAPANESE PATINATED SPELTER VASES
Meiji period
Slender ovoid form, each decorated in high relief with two warriors and two tengu, raised on four tengu mask feet, 21.5cm high; also a Japanese mixed metal bottle vase decorated in…
Two vases- one vase has a stress break across the top of one foot and a shallow dent to the rim. On the other vase, there is a glued stress break across the top of one foot which has now come apart…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A LARGE FRENCH BLUE-GROUND EARTHENWARE CHARGER
A LARGE FRENCH BLUE-GROUND EARTHENWARE CHARGER
Probably Antoine Montagnon, Nevers, late 19th century
Painted in Islamic style with carnations, other flowers and leaves in white and ochre, painted marks, 52cm diameter; also a larger earthenware…
Provenance:  The Collection of Mr. Marcus Linell Further details on the Bellmans website hereCONDITION REPORTBoth chargers are in overall good condition
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £400 - £600
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A CHINESE ARCHED RECTANGULAR TEA CADDY AND A COVER
A CHINESE ARCHED RECTANGULAR TEA CADDY AND A COVER
19th century
Painted in famille-verte enamels with figurative panels, the ends painted with panels of birds against a black seeded ground enamelled with flowers, 15.5cm high; also a famille-rose milk…
Tea caddy and cover- there are two fine haircracks to the rim of the caddy, reach approx. 1cm length. A tiny amount of wear to the enamels. The cover is possibly matching and has some wear to the…
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILE- ROSE ROULEAU VASES (2)
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILE- ROSE ROULEAU VASES (2)
Late 19th century
Each enamelled with a pheasant perched on rocks amongst flowering shrubs, 30cm high
One vase has a vertical haircrack to the reverse, approx. 16cm length. The other vase with a shallow chip around the footrim, approx. 3cm length. Both vases with some specking to the glaze
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £150 - £250
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
TWO LARGE CHINESE PAINTINGS ON SILK
Lot 1152 - Asian Ceramics & Works of Art Unsold
TWO LARGE CHINESE PAINTINGS ON SILK
20th century
One painted with two birds in blossoming branches, the other with two cranes amongst flowering shrubs, each with black script and red seals, each 54cm by 104cm, mounted, framed and…
Some creasing and minor markings, but overall in good condition
Estimate: £200 - £300
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
TWO CHINESE POTTERY CELADON GLAZED FUNERARY VASES AND COVERS
TWO CHINESE POTTERY CELADON GLAZED FUNERARY VASES AND COVERS
Song dynasty
Each of slender pear form, the taller applied around the neck with figures and a dragon, the other with a band of standing figures beneath a dragon in high relief, each cover with bird…
Taller vase and cover- some restoration to the dragon's tail. Some losses. The cover is possibly later and has restoration.Smaller vase and cover- extensive breaks to the neck and rim. Minor losses…
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
26 June 2024 , 13:00 BST
TIM GOODCHILD (BRITISH, 20TH CENTURY) (3)
TIM GOODCHILD (BRITISH, 20TH CENTURY) (3)
Costume design for My Fair Lady, Adelphi Theatre
signed 'T. Goodchild' (lower right) and inscribed and annotated
pencil, watercolour and gouache
37 x 53cm
together with two other pencil, watercolour…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £200 - £300
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
JOHN PAWLE (BRITISH, 1915-2010) (4)
JOHN PAWLE (BRITISH, 1915-2010) (4)
View of a European hilltop village
signed 'Pawle' (lower right)
watercolour, pen and ink
26 x 26cm
ARR
together with three other works by the same hand, A watercolour on paper of a sitting room,…
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £150 - £250
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
ARTHUR CROFT (BRITISH, 1828-1902) (3)
ARTHUR CROFT (BRITISH, 1828-1902) (3)
View from Hotel Window, Falmouth
with remnants of old artist's label (wedged behind stretcher to the reverse)
watercolour
35 x 61cm
together with two other watercolours by the same hand; Bishop's…
Footnote Arthur Croft (1828-1902) was a British watercolour artist. He was one of six children of the architect John Croft. Of the children, three became artists (John, Marian and Arthur), and one …
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £50 - £100
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
24 June 2024 , 17:00 BST

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