A CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN GROUP OF `THE MOCKERY OF AGE'
A CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN GROUP OF `THE MOCKERY OF AGE'
20th century
After the Meissen model by J.J.Kaendler, with a seated elderly man kissing a young woman with two Harlequin figures beside, 23cm high
Some restoration to both of old man's legs and feet. The harlequin on the right with restoration through left knee. Some restoration to the bowl he is holding. The harlequin standing behind with…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £80 - £100
20 January 2022 , 12:00 GMT
20 January 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A NYMPHENBURG WHITE PORCELAIN GROUP OF FLORA AND POMONA
A NYMPHENBURG WHITE PORCELAIN GROUP OF FLORA AND POMONA
20th century
After a Frankenthal model by A.Bauer, impressed shield and 71, blue crown mark, 21cm high
The basket of flowers at the rear of the group is missing a handle, but overall in good condition with very minor losses 
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 January 2022 , 12:00 GMT
20 January 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A GERMAN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF PULCINELLA (2)
A GERMAN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF PULCINELLA (2)
Late 19th/20th century
After the Meissen model by J.J.Kaendler, modelled standing on one leg holding a sausage and slapstick, blue pseudo Ludwigsburg mark, 15.25cm high; also a Hochst style figure of…
Pulcinella- good conditionVenus- Shallow chip to underside of base, approx. 1.5cm by 1cm
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £80 - £120
20 January 2022 , 12:00 GMT
20 January 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A GERMAN OVAL PORCELAIN PLAQUE
A GERMAN OVAL PORCELAIN PLAQUE
Late 19th century
Painted with `The Vestal Virgin' after Angelica Kauffman, 19cm by 14cm, framed
Good conditionProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
20 January 2022 , 12:00 GMT
20 January 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A GERMAN PORCELAIN RECTANGULAR PANEL
A GERMAN PORCELAIN RECTANGULAR PANEL
Late 19th century
Painted with `Peace bringing back Prosperity' after Vigee Le Brun, signed Reinnard, 21.5cm by 24.5cm, framed
The panel is originally an octagonal tray, the edges of which have been reduced. Please see online catalogue for detailed images. Small oval stain to Prosperity's right forearmProvenance: Hylda and…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £600 - £1,000
20 January 2022 , 12:00 GMT
20 January 2022 , 12:00 GMT
A GROUP OF SILVER AND COSTUME JEWELLERY (QTY)
A GROUP OF SILVER AND COSTUME JEWELLERY (QTY)
Including a charm bracelet, a silver curb link bracelet, a collar, a pendant designed as a walnut, a millefiori glass pendant, a half crown 1939, a folding pocket knife cum scissors, made from a…
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £60 - £80
20 January 2022 , 17:00 GMT
20 January 2022 , 17:00 GMT
CHARMIAN EDGERTON (BRITISH, B. 1944) (2)
CHARMIAN EDGERTON (BRITISH, B. 1944) (2)
Reclining nude
signed, titled and numbered in pencil 'Charmian Edgerton 16/250' (in lower margin)
limited edition print
51.5 x 64cm
together with a limited edition print by the same hand, After the…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £50 - £70
16 December 2021 , 21:00 GMT
16 December 2021 , 21:00 GMT
VIRGILIUS MARO, Publius (70-19 BC). The Works ... Translated into English verse; by Mr Dryden, London, 1697, contemporary calf. FIRST EDITION of this translation.
VIRGILIUS MARO, Publius (70-19 BC). The Works ... Translated into English…
VIRGILIUS MARO, Publius (70-19 BC).  The Works ... Containing his Pastorals, Georgics, and Æneis. Translated into English Verse; by Mr. Dryden. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1697. Folio (334 x…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £150 - £250
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
NICHOLSON, William (1872-1949, illustrator). An Alphabet, London, 1899, 26 coloured lithographed plates by Nicholson, original coloured pictorial boards. PRESENTATION COPY.
NICHOLSON, William (1872-1949, illustrator). An Alphabet, London, 1899, 26…
NICHOLSON, William (1872-1949, illustrator).  An Alphabet. London: William Heinemann, January 1899. 4to (308 x 242mm). Coloured lithographed publisher's device on title, 26 coloured lithographed…
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £500 - £800
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
[SERE DES RIEUX, Jean Adam (1668-1747)]. Les Dons des Enfans de Latone: La Musique et la Chasse du Cerf, Paris, 1734, contemporary calf.
[SERE DES RIEUX, Jean Adam (1668-1747)]. Les Dons des Enfans de Latone: La…
[SERE DES RIEUX, Jean Adam (1668-1747)]. Les Dons des Enfans [sic] de Latone: La Musique et la Chasse du Cerf, Poëmes dédiés au Roy. Paris: Chés Pierre Prault, Jean Desaint, Jacques Guerin, 1734. 8vo…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
JONSON, Ben (1572-1657). Volpone, or The Foxe, London, 1616, 4to, stitched. Bound with other works by the same author.
JONSON, Ben (1572-1657). Volpone, or The Foxe, London, 1616, 4to, stitched…
JONSON, Ben (1572-1637).  Volpone, or The Foxe. A Comoedie. Acted in the yeere 1605. By the K. Maiesties Servants. London: Printed by William Stansby, 1616. Title, headpieces and initials, paginated …
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
[DEFOE, Daniel (c. 1660-1731)].  The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, London, 1722, contemporary calf. Sixth edition.
[DEFOE, Daniel (c. 1660-1731)]. The Life and Strange Surprizing…
[DEFOE, Daniel (c. 1660-1731)].  The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner: Who lived eight year and twenty Years all alone in an un-inhabited Island on the…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
KEPLER, Johannes (1571-1630).  Ad vitellionem paralipomena, quibus astronomiæ pars optica traditur, Frankfurt, 1604, contemporary calf. FIRST EDITION.
KEPLER, Johannes (1571-1630). Ad vitellionem paralipomena, quibus…
KEPLER, Johannes (1571-1630).  Ad vitellionem paralipomena, quibus astronomiæ pars optica traditur; potissimum de artificosa a observatione et æestimatione diametrorum deliquiorum; solis et lunæ. Cum…
Hammer price: £3,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
MARTYN [or MARTIN], William (1562-1617). The Historie and Lives of the Kings of England, London, 1638, contemporary calf.
MARTYN [or MARTIN], William (1562-1617). The Historie and Lives of the…
MARTYN [or MARTIN], William (1562-1617).  The Historie and Lives of the Kings of England, from William the Conquerour to the end of the reigne of King Henry the VIII ... Whereunto is now added the…
Hammer price: £350
Estimate: £100 - £150
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
LISIANSKY [or LYSIANSKYI], Yury Federovich (1773-1837).  A Voyage Round the World, London, 1814, unbound. FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH.
LISIANSKY [or LYSIANSKYI], Yury Federovich (1773-1837). A Voyage Round…
LISIANSKY [or LYSIANSKYI], Yury Federovich (1773-1837).  A Voyage round the World, in the Years 1803, 5, 5, and 6; Performed, by Order of His Imperial Majesty, Alexander the First, Emperor of Russia,…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Roly-Poly Pudding, London, 1908, large 8vo, 16 full-page coloured illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original cloth. FIRST EDITION. With another by the same author (reprint, defective). (2)
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943). The Roly-Poly Pudding, London, 1908, large…
POTTER, Beatrix (1866-1943).  The Roly-Poly Pudding. London. Frederick Warne and Co., 1908. Large 8vo (207 x 165mm). Half title, coloured frontispiece, coloured illustrations on title with lettering…
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 December 2021 , 00:01 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:01 GMT
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936).  Three autograph letters. And another letter, unrelated. (4)
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936). Three autograph letters. And another letter…
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936). Three autograph letters comprising: a 2-page letter to S. S. Sprigg, dated Nov. 26, [18]96, on paper headed 'Rock House, Maidencombe, St. Marychurch', stating, "Glad to…
Hammer price: £480
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
[VOLTAIRE, François-Marie Arouet (1694-1778)].  La Pucelle d'Orléans, [Paris or Geneva], 1780, VERY FINELY BOUND by Chambolle-Duru.
[VOLTAIRE, François-Marie Arouet (1694-1778)]. La Pucelle d'Orléans, …
[VOLTAIRE, François-Marie Arouet (1694-1778)].  La Pucelle d'Orléans, Poëme en Vingt-Un Chants, avec des Notes, Auquel on a joint plusieurs Pièces qui y ont rapport. "A Londres" [but probably Paris…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
BINDING - Victor HUGO (1802-85).  Hernani, Paris, 1890, EXCEPTIONALLY FINELY BOUND in olive morocco by Chambolle-Duru, "Exemplaire sur Hollande non mis dans la commerce", signed by the publisher.
BINDING - Victor HUGO (1802-85). Hernani, Paris, 1890, EXCEPTIONALLY…
BINDING - Victor HUGO (1802-85).  Hernani. Drame en Cinq Actes. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1890. 4to (311x 220mm). Half title, etched portrait of the author by Léon Boisson after Achille Jacques…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £500 - £800
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
GREEN, Julien (1900-98).  Le Voyageur sur la Terre, Paris, 1927, original wrappers. FIRST EDITION. ONE OF 120 "HORS COMMERCE" COPIES, PRESENTATION COPY. With another book. (2)
GREEN, Julien (1900-98). Le Voyageur sur la Terre, Paris, 1927, original…
GREEN, Julien (1900-98).  Le Voyageur sur la Terre. Paris: Éditions de la Nouvelle Revue Française, 1927. 8vo (187 x 130mm). Half title, woodcut portrait of the author by G. Aubert after Jean Cocteau…
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £100 - £150
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1544-1616).  The Life and Exploits of the ingenious gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha, London, 1742, 2 vols., 68 engraved plates only (of 69), contemporary calf (rebacked). FIRST EDITION of this translation. (2)
CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1544-1616). The Life and Exploits of the…
CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Migeul de (1544-1616).  The Life and Exploits of the ingenious gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha. Translated from the Original Spanish ... by Charles Jarvis. London: Printed for…
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
STRACHEY-SENHOUSE COPY - François de Salignac DE LA MOTHE-FÉNELON (1651-1715).  Les Aventures de Telemaque, 1720, vol one only (of 2), contemporary calf. Provenance: LYTTON STRACHEY and ROGER SENHOUSE (labels).
STRACHEY-SENHOUSE COPY - François de Salignac DE LA MOTHE-FÉNELON (1651…
STRACHEY-SENHOUSE COPY - François de Salignac DE LA MOTHE-FÉNELON (1651-1715).  Les Avantures de Telemaque, Fils d' Ulysse ... Seconde Edition conforme au Manuscrit original. Paris: Chez Jacques…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
[BUTLER, Samuel (1613-80)]. Hudibras, Cambridge, 1744, 2 vols., contemporary calf. With another book. (3)
[BUTLER, Samuel (1613-80)]. Hudibras, Cambridge, 1744, 2 vols.,…
[BUTLER, Samuel (1613-80)].  Hudibras, in Three Parts, Written in the Time of the Late Wars: Corrected and Amended. With Large Annotations, and a Preface, by Zachary Grey, LLD. Adorn’d with a new Set…
Hammer price: £25
Estimate: £70 - £100
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
"CARROLL, Lewis" [i.e. Charles Lutwidge DODGSON (1832-98)]. The Nursery "Alice", London, 1890, original pictorial boards.
"CARROLL, Lewis" [i.e. Charles Lutwidge DODGSON (1832-98)]. The Nursery …
"CARROLL, Lewis" [i.e. Charles Lutwidge DODGSON (1832-98)].  The Nursery "Alice" containing Twenty Coloured Enlargements from Tenniel's Illustrations to "Alice's adventures in Wonderland" with Text…
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £150
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT
9 December 2021 , 00:00 GMT

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