POWELL, Anthony (1905-2000). A Dance to the Music of Time, London, 1951-75, 12 volumes, 8vo, uniformly bound in attractive later half burgundy morocco gilt. A COMPLETE SET, ALL FIRST EDITIONS. (12)
POWELL, Anthony (1905-2000). A Dance to the Music of Time, London, 1951-75…
POWELL, Anthony (1905-2000).  A Dance to the Music of Time sequence, comprising: A Question of Upbringing (1951), A Buyer's Market (1952), The Acceptance World (1955), At Lady Molly's (1957),…
Hammer price: £1,000
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
17 July 2024 , 17:00 BST
JULIUS SCHMIDT FELLING (GERMAN 1835-1920): AN ART NOUVEAU PATINATED BRONZE AND IVORY TABLE LAMP
JULIUS SCHMIDT FELLING (GERMAN 1835-1920): AN ART NOUVEAU PATINATED BRONZE…
Late 19th/ Early 20th Century
The base modelled as a boy, with ivory hands and face, beneath a tree, the mustard yellow glass shade in place of the tree canopy, signed to the base of the bronze, upon…
Condition report: In goog condition.Ivory Certificate URUFGHTN Special Note Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species &…
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £150 - £250
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
ROLFE & SONS 112 CHEAPSIDE LONDON; A MAHOGANY CASED SQUARE PIANOFORTE
ROLFE & SONS 112 CHEAPSIDE LONDON; A MAHOGANY CASED SQUARE PIANOFORTE
On turned supports, 170cm wide; 63cm deep; 72cm high
Important Note Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell.…
Estimate: £400 - £600
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
JOHN HARRISON LONDON; AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ROSEWOOD BANDED MAHOGANY SQUARE PIANO
JOHN HARRISON LONDON; AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ROSEWOOD BANDED MAHOGANY…
On reeded supports, 172cm wide; 63cm deep; 85cm high
Important Note Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell.…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £150 - £250
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
25 June 2024 , 17:00 BST
A SILVER SIX PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SET (6)
A SILVER SIX PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SET (6)
Comprising; a teapot, a coffee pot, a spirit kettle with stand and unmarked spirit burner, a twin handled sugar bowl, a slop bowl and cover and a milk jug, each piece of melon fluted form, with…
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: £2,800
Estimate: £2,400 - £2,800
13 May 2024 , 17:00 BST
13 May 2024 , 17:00 BST
ROLAND PARIS (1894-1945): A PAIR OF COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURAL BOOKENDS OF THE KING AND THE SCHOLAR (2)
ROLAND PARIS (1894-1945): A PAIR OF COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURAL…
Circa 1930
The portor marble bases signed ‘ROLAND PARIS’, 14.5cm wide; 13cm high
Ivory License number: 1Z5FSZRW 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…
Hammer price: £1,700
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
FERDINAND PREISS (1882-1943): AN ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURES OF 'BUTTERFLY DANCERS'
FERDINAND PREISS (1882-1943): AN ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY…
Circa 1930
Modelled mid dance in flared dresses, arms and legs outstretched, mounted on an octagonal green onyx base, signed to the onyx ‘F. Priess’, overall 47cm high
Condition: Good general condition, some minor marks and scratches to the painted metal, some very minor nibble chips to the onyx base. Ivory parts secure in metal with some very minor movement. No…
Hammer price: £9,500
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (1886-1947): AN ART DECO PATINATED AND GILT-BRONZE CHRYSELEPHANTINE FIGURE OF THE DANCER OF KAPURTHALA
DEMETRE CHIPARUS (1886-1947): AN ART DECO PATINATED AND GILT-BRONZE…
Circa 1925
Stamped to the underside of the foot MADE IN FRANCE numbered ‘41’, signed ‘Chiparus’ to the stepped onyx base, 56cm high
Ivory License reference: 5ZMYMJ2CDemetre Chiparus was at the forefront of the Art Deco style and his detailed and refined sculptures epitomise the dynamism, elegance and glamour of the period.  This…
Hammer price: £17,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
JOSEF ULRICH (AUSTRIAN 1857-1930): A BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE OF PIERROT (3)
JOSEF ULRICH (AUSTRIAN 1857-1930): A BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE OF PIERROT (3)
Circa 1900
The seated figure seated on a plinth, with ivory face, signed J. Ulrich and with monogram to the base, 10cm high; Together with a late 19th Century bust of a maiden, signed Nelson, 15cm…
Ivory License reference: MJEMLZQMProvenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop…
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £200
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
PAUL PHILIPPE (FRENCH 1880-1930): AN ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE IVORY FIGURE OF A DANCER
PAUL PHILIPPE (FRENCH 1880-1930): AN ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE IVORY…
Circa 1925
Modelled wearing a hooped dress, inscribed to the cast 'P. Philippe RuM’, mounted on a verde antico base, one replaced wood hand, 41cm high
Ivory License number: QYLSEESG RuM for Rosenthal und Maeder Foundry.Condition report: Most significantly the figure has one had replaced with a painted wood example, which is also missing the little…
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
16 April 2024 , 18:00 BST
WILLIAM WOOD (BRITISH, 1769-1810)
WILLIAM WOOD (BRITISH, 1769-1810)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue coat
inscribed 'By Will: Wood, of Cork Street, Lond.' (to backing card)
on ivory (ref. LL6QK2MF)
9cm
contained within a red covered case

Provenance…
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Hammer price: £2,200
Estimate: £500 - £800
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
JEREMIAH LACON (BRITISH, FL. 1740-1760)
JEREMIAH LACON (BRITISH, FL. 1740-1760)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a pale red coat
signed and dated 'J Lacon 1754' (centre right)
on ivory (ref. DKUJEN19)
4.5cm
in a case

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: £240
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
EUROPEAN SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY
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, 18TH CENTURY (3)
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (3)
Portrait miniature of a lady with a pouf and wearing a pink dress
on ivory (ref. DRCE7TB5)
3.7cm
in a frame with paste surround
together with two other 18th century portrait miniatures; A young man…
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: £600
Estimate: £150 - £250
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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, 18TH CENTURY
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a brown coat
on ivory (ref. AUU3FV3Z)
5.2cm
in a faux shagreen covered case

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: £150
Estimate: £200 - £400
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH CENTURY/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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
FRANCOIS MEURET (FRENCH, 1800-1887) AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER
FRANCOIS MEURET (FRENCH, 1800-1887) AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER
Portrait miniature of Prince Louis d'Orléans, Duc de Nemours (1814-1896)
on ivory (ref. HEAYYAGC)
3.7cm

Provenance
The daughter of the Duc de Nemours, Marguerite d’Orléans, wife of Prince Wladyslaw…
FootnoteThe sitter in the present work was the second son of King Louis-Philippe I of France and Maria Amalia of Naples and Sicily.  He married Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, first…
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
ENGLISH SCHOOL, EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
ENGLISH SCHOOL, EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat
on ivory (ref. MPZGV8MR)
6.7cm
in a gilt-metal frame
together with a 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coat, indistinctly…
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: £110
Estimate: £100 - £150
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of a young lady wearing a red necklace
on ivory (ref. RWCFXXH8)
6.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with hair (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: £120
Estimate: £80 - £120
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
AFTER THOMAS WORLIDGE
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)
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
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (3)
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (3)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a pink dress
on ivory (ref. 161FQXE1)
6.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame
together with two other portrait miniatures; After Paul Delaroche, Portrait of Napoleon, on…
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: £220
Estimate: £80 - £120
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
JAMES THOMAS WATTS (BRITISH, 1853-1930)
JAMES THOMAS WATTS (BRITISH, 1853-1930)
A Sussex Wood
signed 'JAMES T WATTS' (lower right)
watercolour heightened with bodycolour
51.5 x 39cm

Provenance
Mealands, Knightsbridge;
Private collection, UK
Condition reportAcidic mount.Very small orange dot just to right of tree in foreground.Otherwise appears in generally good condition.Under glass and not examined out of frame.Not examined under uv…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £400 - £600
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT
28 March 2024 , 15:00 GMT

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