CARTIER - A GOLD BROOCH
Of symbolic form, in 9ct yellow gold, and with maker's mark J.C, weight 12.5 grams, measures approx 3.5 x 3.7cm.
'Tea for Three' was a noteable racehorse
CONDITION REPORT Overall good condition, no notable damage. ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for
further details:
https://www…
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £500 - £700
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS - A RUBY AND DIAMOND PIG BROOCH
In the form of a pig, with a cabochon ruby and diamond set eye, with rope twist details, signed Van Cleef and Arpels, made in France, in 18ct rose gold, weight 18.1 grams, measures 3.5 x 3 cm.
CONDITION REPORT Very good condition, no notable damage.ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for
further details:
https://www.bellmans…
Hammer price:
£6,500
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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A MIXTURE OF KENNETH LANE JEWELLERY
The brooch set with vary coloured pastes, a pair of faux pearl earrings, a faux pearl necklace and a larger bead necklace all signed Kenneth Lane, also with another pair of costume jewellery earrings.
ProvenanceThe collection of the late
Countess Bunny Esterhazy (1938-2021) See Bellmans website for
further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £70 - £100
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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MONTURE CARTIER - AN AMETHYST AND TURQUOISE BROOCH
Set with a central large cabochon amethyst with a two row border of turquoise, all in a claw setting, with a two pin brooch fitting, signed Monture Cartier and with French eagle gold marks, gross…
CONDITION REPORT Overall very good condition, no notable damage.Amethyst has obvious 'tiger stripe' inclusions throughout, turquoise fairly well matched, some more green than others.ProvenanceThe…
Hammer price:
£4,200
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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AN IMPRESSIVE 34.14 CARAT YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
The large antique oval yellow sapphire (weight 34.14 carats) surrounded by old mine cut diamonds, in silver and gold, ring size R, weight 16.0 grams, the sapphire and diamonds ring head are 19th…
CONDITION REPORT The sapphire has surface abrasion and nibbled facet edges giving a cloudy appearance, the diamond setting is worn.The sapphire measures - 21.5 x 16.1 x 11.74 mm = 34.14 caratsThe…
Hammer price:
£7,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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A DIAMOND AND JADE FLOWER BROOCH
The light purple jade carved into the form of a flower, with diamond set detailing and leaves around the edge, with pin and hook fitting, in unmarked white metal, weight 41.6 grams, measures approx 5…
CONDITION REPORT Overall good condition, no notable damage.
Estimate: £600 - £800
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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A VICTORIAN DIAMOND SPRAY BROOCH
Set with old mine and rose cut diamonds, depicting flowers and leaves, in unmarked white metal, with pin and hook brooch fitting, weight 12.5 grams, length approx 5.5cm, with a box.
CONDITION REPORT Overall good condition, diamonds white and bright, general wear with age.Probably would have been from a larger piece that's been converted into this smaller brooch, pin not original…
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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A LARGE DIAMOND SET SIGNET RING
Set with old cut diamonds (central principal diamond weight 0.50 carats), on an onyx plaque, in a heavy gold surround, unmarked yellow gold, ring size Q, weight 36.7 grams.
CONDITION REPORT The diamond set part originally Art Deco which has been later adapted into this ring. The diamonds of good quality.ALL GEMSTONE AND DIAMOND WEIGHTS, COLOUR AND CLARITY HAVE BEEN…
Estimate: £1,800 - £2,200
12 October 2023
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12 October 2023
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SARAH BIFFIN (BRITISH, 1784-1850)
Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a white dress with a red shawl
on ivory (ref. 8M7WFFVF)
9 x 7.5cm
in a gilt metal frame
with a print of an old label detailed 'Painted by Miss Biffin without…
Condition reportSmall vertical white line visible to left of neck in background.Very small spot of paint loss to lower right on blue of chair.Two very small white spots upper left corner.Otherwise…
Hammer price:
£6,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ATTRIBUTED TO JAN BAPTIST KOBELL (DUTCH, 1778-1814)
A traveller resting by a country track with livestock beyond
oil on canvas
86 x 129
Provenance
Willy de Jonge, Antwerp, from whom acquired by the parents of the present owner in November 1978;…
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
Portrait of a young boy with playing cards
oil on canvas
77 x 63cm
Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/selected-items-from-the-john-fowler-and-imogen-taylor-collections
Estimate: £500 - £700
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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NATHAN DOWNER (BRITISH, 18TH CENTURY)
The Young Cricketers
signed 'N. Downer pinxit' (lower left, on dog's collar)
oil on canvas
108 x 84.5cm
Provenance: Colefax & FowlerSee Bellmans website article for further details https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/selected-items-from-the-john-fowler-and-imogen-taylor-collectionsThe canvas has been…
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (DUTCH, 1606-1669)
Beggar with a Wooden Leg (B.179)
etching
11.5 x 6.5cm
together with three other Rembrandt etchings; The Tribute Money (B.68), 7.5 x 10cm; Old Beggar Woman with a Gourd (B.168), 10.5 x 5cm; The Rest…
Condition ReportBeggar With Wooden Leg - The sheet has been adhered by the upper edge to the mountboard by two bits of tape, margins have not been trimmed leaving the sheet folded and housed within…
Hammer price:
£1,500
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN-BAPTISTE HUET (FRENCH, 1745-1811)
Two dogs
red chalk
23 x 34cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of…
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £200 - £400
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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ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS SPENCER (BRITISH, 1700-1765)
A stallion and three grooms, a town beyond
oil on canvas
63.5 x 76cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. The paint surface is dirty with areas of discoloured varnish; traces of craquelure throughout with a few flecks of paint loss to the lower left corner,…
Hammer price:
£4,800
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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FOLLOWER OF JAMES SEYMOUR
Childers with jockey up, thought to be in the livery of the Duke of Devonshire
inscribed 'Childers' (lower right)
oil on canvas
63 x 75.5cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny…
Estimate: £7,000 - £10,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (2)
Horse and groom, a pair
the first inscribed '*** Thomas' (lower centre), the second inscribed 'Dennis-O' (lower centre)
oil on board
each 14 x 18.5cm
(2)
Provenance
The collection of the late…
Condition ReportMinor undulations to the boards but generally sound. The paint surfaces are generally clean with a recent varnish. Ultraviolet light reveals a few spots of retouching to the belly…
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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CHARLES TOWNE (BRITISH, 1763-1840)
A standing mare, a landscape beyond
signed and dated 'Charles Towne Pinxit 1816' (lower left)
oil on canvas
51 x 65cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See Bellmans…
Condition reportThe canvas has a heavy wax relining. There are traces of craquelure throughout and old discolouration under a more recent glossy varnish; a light surface stain over the date. …
Hammer price:
£2,600
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ENGLISH NAIVE SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
A gentleman outside a country with a horse, groom and two dogs
oil on canvas
75 x 99cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See Bellmans website for further details:
https…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. The paint surface is clean with traces of craquelure throughout - stable. Ultraviolet light reveals retouching to a small repaired tear, upper centre,…
Hammer price:
£2,400
Estimate: £400 - £600
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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HARRY HALL (BRITISH, 1814-1882)
Kisber, 1876 Derby Winner
signed, inscribed and dated 'Harry Hall, Newmarket 1877' (lower right)
oil on canvas
84.5 x 121cm
Provenance
Arthur Ackerman & Son, Old Bond Street, London;
The…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. The paint surface appears in good clean condition. Ultraviolet reveals retouching to a 4-inch tear, upper right, extensive retouching to the sky,…
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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HARRY HALL (BRITISH, 1814-1882)
Lady Patroness
signed and dated 'Harry Hall 1876' (centre right) and titled (lower left)
oil on canvas
43 x 53cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See Bellmans website…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. The paint surface has a slightly discoloured varnish but otherwise sound. Ultraviolet reveals flecks of fine retouching to the stable wall, some further…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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JULIUS VON BLAAS (AUSTRIAN, 1845-1922)
Bon Marché Standing with Alexander Baltazzi
signed and dated 'Julius Von Blaas 1906' (upper left)
oil on canvas
100 x 115cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See…
Condition ReportOriginal canvas. There are numerous small surface abrasions throughout the canvas, larger surface scratches lower right. No sign of retouching under ultraviolet light. Held in a…
Hammer price:
£2,800
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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