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
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10 October 2023
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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
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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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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
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10 October 2023
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REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (DUTCH, 1606-1669)
Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple (B.69)
etching
13 x 16.5cm
Condition ReportThe sheet has been adhered to the upper mount with two bits of tape. Some staining to the left of the signature and in the upper right corner, otherwise sound. Narrow margins. …
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
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:
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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:
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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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RICHARD BENNO ADAM (GERMAN, 1873-1937)
Horses watering
signed and dated 'Richard B Adam 1906' (lower right)
oil on canvas
97 x 144cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See Bellmans website for further…
Condition ReportOriginal canvas. The paint surface is generally sound with an even varnish. Ultraviolet reveals no sign of retouching. Held in a plain frame in fair condition.
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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LEESA SANDYS-LUMSDAINE (BRITISH, B. 1936)
Batitu
signed 'L. SANDYS-LUMSDAINE' (lower right)
watercolour and gouache
23 x 29cm
ARR
Provenance
The Tryon Gallery, Dover Street, London;
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See…
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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STANLEY WILSON (BRITISH, 1836-1898)
Two rabbits
signed and dated 'Stanley Wilson 1877' (lower right)
oil on canvas
64 x 76cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See Bellmans website for further details:…
Condition ReportOriginal canvas. The paint surface is in good, clean condition with an even varnish. No sign of retouching under ultraviolet. Held in a plaster gilt frame in fair condition.
Hammer price:
£3,200
Estimate: £400 - £600
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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HUNT AND SON (BRITISH, 19TH CENTURY) (8)
Kisber
engraving, published by George Rees, 1876
plate size 59 x 76cm
together with another print in colours of Kisber, image size 38 x 50cm; a reproduction print in colours of Park Top, 49 x 38cm …
ProvenanceThe collection of the late Countess Bunny EsterhazySee Bellmans website for further details:https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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GEORGE TOWNLY STUBBS (BRITISH, 1756-1815) AFTER GEORGE STUBBS (4)
Sweetbrier; Sweet William; Protector; Anvil, a set of four
engravings
three published 1794, one 1796
each 40.5 x 51cm
(4)
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See…
Hammer price:
£1,900
Estimate: £150 - £250
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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ALDEMIR MARTINS (BRAZILIAN, 1922-2006)
Seven Serigraphia
each signed, dated and numbered in pencil 'Aldemir Martins 78 334/350'
serigraph
each 45 x 45cm
contained within a folio
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny…
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
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10 October 2023
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