JAMAL AL-DIN `ABDULLAH BIN YUSUF IBN HISHAM (D.1360 AD): KITAB MUGHNI AL-LABIB `AN KUTUB AL-A'ARIB
JAMAL AL-DIN `ABDULLAH BIN YUSUF IBN HISHAM (D.1360 AD): KITAB MUGHNI AL…
Ottoman provinces, 18th century
On grammar and semantics, Arabic manuscript on paper, 245 leaves, each folio with 19 lines of black naskh script, some words picked out in green, blue or red, with…
One leaf has been torn and repaired. Some light staining and browning. One page torn at the margin. Inner hinges broken. The binding is rubbed with some fraying to the head and foot of spine. The…
Estimate: £500 - £700
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
A SINO-TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA AND STAND (2)
A SINO-TIBETAN GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA AND STAND (2)
The figure possibly 15th century, the stand later
Seated in lalitasana on a double lotus base, her hands held in vitarkamudra, the shaped rectangular tiered stand with an engraved back panel flanked…
Tara- some wear to the gilding. Small losses to the tips of the flowers on either side. Some losses to the `jewelling'Stand- of later date than the figure. Some wear to the gilding and some losses to…
Hammer price: £48,000
Estimate: £25,000 - £35,000
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
A GOLD RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE CASE
A GOLD RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE CASE
The front later incorporating a let in silver crest and motto scroll, otherwise engine turned, London 1928, size 8.9cm x 7cm, in 9ct gold, gross weight 106 grams.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Variable bidding increments may be available on this lot for live bidding only
Hammer price: £1,500
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
A VICTORIAN DIAMOND STAR PENDANT BROOCH
A VICTORIAN DIAMOND STAR PENDANT BROOCH
Set with old mine cut diamonds (total diamond weight 3.21 carats, the central diamond approx 0.51 carats), set in silver and gold, with a brooch and pendant fitting, brooch measures 4cm, gross weight…
CONDIITON REPORTOverall good condition, no notable damage later added brooch fittingEstimated diamond colour - G-IEstimated diamond clarity - VS-SiALL GEMSTONE AND DIAMOND WEIGHTS, COLOUR AND CLARITY…
Hammer price: £1,800
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
AN IMPRESSIVE 34.14 CARAT YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
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 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
THE COLLECTION OF HRH THE PRINCESS MARGARET COUNTESS OF SNOWDON - AN EMERALD AND SAPPHIRE RING
THE COLLECTION OF HRH THE PRINCESS MARGARET COUNTESS OF SNOWDON - AN…
Designed as a stylised flower set with a cabochon emerald center and marquise-cut sapphire petals to the openwork scroll shoulders, in green leather case, the inner silk lining inscribed by hand …
PROVENENCE - Originally sold in the 2006 auction at Christies as part of the collection of HRH The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. Comes with original Christies sales receipt showing purchase…
Hammer price: £3,800
Estimate: £500 - £700
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
FABERGE - A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT BROOCH
FABERGE - A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND PENDANT BROOCH
Of openwork design, with central and pendant sapphires and further decorated with rose cut diamonds, with detachable diamond-set bale and brooch fittings, marked on pin-guard, gross weight 5.2 grams,…
CONDITION REPORT Overall good condition, marks indistinct. Pendant measures (including bale) 5cm in length. Chain is a modern addition, marked 18ct, the clasp is base metal. Previously sold at…
Hammer price: £1,800
Estimate: £500 - £700
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
A DIAMOND PORTRAIT MINIATURE BROOCH
A DIAMOND POTRAIT MINITURE BROOCH
The miniature depicting a lady in pearls, probably late 18th C, in a later gold surrounded decorated with leaves and old cut diamonds, the reverse stamped BIRSKS 18K, weight 9.7 grams.
CONDITION REPORT Overall good condition for age, portrait older, the mount likely Victorian.-      The brooch measures 31.55 diameter. Each diamond approx 0.10 carat. TCW 0.70 carats.
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £300 - £400
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
A VICTORIAN DIAMOND BROOCH
A VICTORIAN DIAMOND BROOCH
Set with old cut diamonds (total diamond weight 3.00 carats) in a closed collet setting, in silver topped gold, with brooch fitting, measures approx 2.5 cm, weight 8.5 grams, with original fitted box.
CONDITION REPORT Overall very good condition, minor wear. Original bale missing and the brooch fitting later added.All diamonds white and bright.ALL GEMSTONE AND DIAMOND WEIGHTS, COLOUR AND CLARITY…
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
A LARGE DIAMOND SET SIGNET RING
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 , 01:00 BST
12 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Portrait miniature of an officer of the 27th Regiment of Foot
on ivory (ref. F1DDTHL7)
6.5cm
in a gilt-metal frame, with plaited hair (to the reverse)

Provenance
Private collection, UK

Footnote
The…
Condition reportSurface appears flat.A few very small dark and yellow spots in places.Otherwise appears generally good.
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
MRS F. BAROU (BRITISH, FL. C. 1800)
MRS F. BAROU (BRITISH, FL. C. 1800)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman
signed and dated 'F Barou 1796' (on backing paper)
on ivory (ref. HW7ZYVKE)
7.5cm high
in a rectangular papier-mâché frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 7 July 1975, lot 94;Private collection, UKCondition reportA little surface dirt, otherwise appears generally good.Under glass and not examined out of frame.
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)
Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a dark coat
on ivory (ref. SGMSS38K)
5.5cm high
in a gilt metal frame
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 10 March 1975, lot 78;Private collection, UKCondition reportSome surface dirt.Small white mark centre left background.Some abrasions and associated rubbing/possible paint…
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
JOSEPH PASTORINI (BRITISH, C. 1775-1839)
JOSEPH PASTORINI (BRITISH, C. 1775-1839)
Portrait miniature of Miss Mary Slaughter as a child wearing a bonnet
on ivory (ref. 8DAFYCA6)
7cm high
in a giltwood frame inscribed (to backing paper)
ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 28 April 1975, lot 48;Private collection, UKCondition reportSurface a little uneven.Various small marks and dirt, particularly to lower centre.Under glass and not…
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
STUDIO OF AMBROSIUS BOSSCHAERT (DUTCH, 1573-1621)
STUDIO OF AMBROSIUS BOSSCHAERT (DUTCH, 1573-1621)
Still life with lilies, tulips, roses, carnations, columbines, marigolds, anemones, hyacinth, eglantines, snakeshead fritillaries and other flowers, with a red admiral butterfly and peaches, apricots…
FootnoteFred Meijer of the RKD noted that the present work is a contemporary copy of Bosschaert's signed picture of 1617  (sold Christie's, 11th December 1987, lot 40).  The present work was…
Estimate: £40,000 - £60,000
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
STUDIO OF SIR PETER LELY (DUTCH/BRITISH, 1618-1680)
STUDIO OF SIR PETER LELY (DUTCH/BRITISH, 1618-1680)
Portrait of Margaret Wale (1640-1674), Daughter of Sir William Wale and wife of Sir Edward Seymour 4th Bt. (1633-1707), three-quarter length, standing, wearing a light brown dress with a blue cloak,…
ProvenanceThe sitter's family and by descent to Miss J. M. Seymour, East Knoyle House, Wiltshire;Sale, Christie's London, 19th January 1945, (lot no. unknown);Frederick Poke Esq., thence by…
Hammer price: £9,000
Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO TOBIAS STRANOVER (GERMAN, 1684-1756)
ATTRIBUTED TO TOBIAS STRANOVER (GERMAN, 1684-1756)
A turkey, jay, goldfinch, bullfinch and other birds among trees
signed 'T Stranover' (lower right)
oil on canvas
135 x 115cm

Provenance
Private collection, UK

The present work will be on view at…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined and re-stretched.  There is a horizontal crease running the width of the canvas in the upper quarter of the work, possibly from a previous reduced…
Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
CIRCLE OF ANTHONY VAN DYCK (FLEMISH, 1599-1641)
CIRCLE OF ANTHONY VAN DYCK (FLEMISH, 1599-1641)
Portrait of a friar
oil on canvas
43 x 31cm

Provenance
Sale, Christie's, South Kensington, 22nd April 1998, lot 25

Footnote
This head study is a copy after the head of St Francis in Van Dyck's…
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined.  There are traces of craquelure throughout, stable - otherwise the paint surface is sound.  Ultraviolet reveals flecks of infilling to craquelure to the…
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £500 - £700
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
JOSHUA CRISTALL (BRITISH, 1767-1847)
JOSHUA CRISTALL (BRITISH, 1767-1847)
Diana
signed and dated 'J. Cristall 1837' (lower left)
pen and ink
26 x 33.5cm

Provenance
Abbott and Holder, London, where acquired by the parents of the present owner;
Thence by descent
Condition ReportThe sheet has been cut on each corner and laid on to paper.  Scattered light surface abrasions, particularly along the lower border, some surface dirt, consistent with a work of this…
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ALBRECHT DURER (GERMAN, 1471-1528)
ALBRECHT DURER (GERMAN, 1471-1528)
The Betrothal of the Virgin, from The Life of the Virgin (B.82)
woodcut
29 x 20.5cm
Condition ReportVertical crease, lower left, tear and loss to the lower right corner, horizontal creasing off the left border one third of the way up from the bottom.  Later sketch to verso by…
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (DUTCH, 1606-1669)
REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (DUTCH, 1606-1669)
Peasant Family on the Tramp
etching
11.5 x 9cm
(unframed)

Provenance
Private Collection, UK

Literature
Bartsch 131
Condition ReportA good later impression, (probably 18th century), with narrow margins; laid down to backing paper along the left hand margin, good overall condition.
Hammer price: £900
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
FRENCH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
CHARLES TOWNE (BRITISH, 1763-1840)
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 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST
ENGLISH NAIVE SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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 , 01:00 BST
10 October 2023 , 01:00 BST

Our website uses cookies, as almost all websites do, to help provide you with the best possible browsing experience.

Accept Read more