ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
Tintern Abbey
watercolour with scratching out on paper
26 x 37cm

Provenance
Michael Appleby of St. James's
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £50 - £70
17 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
17 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
CECIL ALDIN (BRITISH, 1870-1935) (5)
CECIL ALDIN (BRITISH, 1870-1935) (5)
The Cottesbrook Hunt, A Find in the Gorse; The Brook; Forrard Away, a set of three
each signed in pencil 'Cecil Aldin' (in lower margin) and each numbered in ink '10'
from an edition of 150,…
Hunting Scenes:  sheets are sound, scattered specks and foxing, particularly in the sky to two.  Framed and under glass; unexamined out of frame.Coaching scenes are clean sound throughout; framed and…
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
17 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
FIVE SCRAP ALBUMS RELATING TO THE VACANI SCHOOL OF DANCE (5)
FIVE SCRAP ALBUMS RELATING TO THE VACANI SCHOOL OF DANCE (5)
19th Century/ Early 20th Century
Containing primarily press cuttings, programmes, photographs and letters relating to performances and the history of the Vacani School of Dance from the late 1800's…
The Vacani School of Dance was founded in 1915 by Maguerite Vacani and later run by her neice Betty Vacani. Maguerite's mother and grandmother had previously taught dance to high society children and…
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £50 - £80
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
AN ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF A SEATED YOUNG GIRL
AN ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF A SEATED YOUNG GIRL
Early 20th Century
Modelled washing her feet, seated on a tasseled towel, on oval socle base, 86cm high
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £500 - £800
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
BARBARA TRIBE (AUSTRALIAN 1913-2000): 'MARGUERITE ASLEEP' BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A WOMAN
BARBARA TRIBE (AUSTRALIAN 1913-2000): 'MARGUERITE ASLEEP' BRONZE SCULPTURE…
1982
The reclining form of a nude woman, her head resting on pillow, on a plain wooden base, signed to the pillow 'Barbara Firth 1982 1/12', with artist's label to the underside together with a…
Barbara Firth was an Australian born artist who emigrated to Cornwall, where she studied and worked under Raynor Hoff. She exhibited at the Society of Artists, the Royal Academy of Arts and the Royal…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A CHINESE CELADON GLAZED CERAMIC BALUSTER TABLE LAMP
A CHINESE CELADON GLAZED CERAMIC BALUSTER TABLE LAMP
Modern
With inscribed lotus leaf and scroll decoration, 30.5cm (excluding shade and fitting)
Condition Report: Hairline crack to the outermost edge (see image). Generally in need of a clean but glazing appears in good order. Chips around the base of the vase and the wooden base is heavily…
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £80
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A FRAMED SET OF THIRTEEN MINIATURE ENAMELS OF PARISIAN SCENES
A FRAMED SET OF THIRTEEN MINIATURE ENAMELS OF PARISIAN SCENES
Coleridge Collection, 19th Century
With twelve small panels surrounding a large central oval depicting the Luxor Obelisk with the Arc de Triomphe in the distance, each mounted in pierced gilt-metal…
ProvenanceThe Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection.  Condition Report:Not examined out of frame. Central plaque appears in good order, but with a small gap between the edge and the gilt mount.…
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
IN THE MANNER AFTER JOSEPH CHARLES MARIN (FRENCH 1759-1834): A TERRACOTTA GROUP DEPICTING A BACCHANTE FEEDING A FAUN
IN THE MANNER AFTER JOSEPH CHARLES MARIN (FRENCH 1759-1834): A TERRACOTTA…
Late 19th Century
Modelled as a Bacchante seated on a rock, wearing a calf skin shawl and ivy wreath on her head, a pine cone topped thursus to her feed, feeding grapes to a reclined fawn on her lap…
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
MARK BRAZIER-JONES (NEW ZEALAND, B.1956): TWO PAIRS OF SCULPTURAL BURNISHED STEEL ‘ANGRY FISH’ CANDLEHOLDERS (4)
MARK BRAZIER-JONES (NEW ZEALAND, B.1956): TWO PAIRS OF SCULPTURAL…
Circa 1998
Each with marbleised glass eyes, 27cm high
Condition report: Some slight oxidization, dirt and dust. Some of the surfaces are tarnished. These are not signed - but compare to many others which are also not signed. 
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
ROBIN NGANJMIRA (ABORIGINAL, 1951-1991); DREAMING CROCODILE AND RAINBOW SERPENT OF THE DREAMTIME
ROBIN NGANJMIRA (ABORIGINAL, 1951-1991); DREAMING CROCODILE AND RAINBOW…
Untitled, earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, two printed descriptive labels attached, ‘13’ in chalk, ‘25’ in ink crossed out in chalk to the back, 48cm wide; 178cm high
Condition Report:General condition good, with wear and an uneven texture throughout consistent with style; Notable particularly at the edges due to the texture of the medium
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £200 - £400
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A VICTORIAN SAILOR’S WOOLWORK OF A FULLY RIGGED SHIP
A VICTORIAN SAILOR’S WOOLWORK OF A FULLY RIGGED SHIP
Flying a Royal Navy ensign, later re-framed, 48 x 36cm excluding frame
Condition Report:Overall condition good. Fading to the colour overall. One or two small holes apparent in the sails (see images). Frame in good order with minor chips and cracks notably to lower…
Hammer price: £800
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A SOUTH PERSIAN RUG
A SOUTH PERSIAN RUG
The dark indigo field with a central stem with blocks of varying flowerheads to each side. The madder border with polychrome stylised bird crosses,
213 x 130cm
Condition: Worn, areas of wear, ends and sides need attention
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A NORTH WEST PERSIAN RUNNER
A NORTH WEST PERSIAN RUNNER
The ivory field with rows of cross motifs; an indigo floral border; circa 1900s; 450 x 106cm
Condition: Fair, reduced in length, areas of wear and repair, ends and sidecords need attention, needs a clean
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £120 - £180
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A MAHAL CARPET, PERSIAN
A MAHAL CARPET, PERSIAN
The madder field with an allover design of single palmettes, floral sprays and larger cartouche medallions; a madder palmette and serrated leaf border, 1920s, 308 x 198cm.
Condition: Low in places, ends and sides need attention, some moth damage treated
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A FINE CHINESE CARPET
A FINE CHINESE CARPET
The saffron field with an allover design of rosette motifs, with saffron flowerheads, floral sprays and butterflies; a complementary saffron and flowerhead border, early 20th century, 309 x 240cm
Condition: Generally good but some areas low, small areas of moth damage (treated), one small hole, ends good, sideboards need some attention, needs cleaningProvenance: The estate of Paul Manousso …
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
BLUTHNER OF LEIPZIG; AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY OAK CASED IRON FRAMED OVER-STRUNG BABY GRAND PIANO
BLUTHNER OF LEIPZIG; AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY OAK CASED IRON FRAMED OVER…
Serial Number 120207, 146cm wide, 150cm long
IVORY CERTIFICATION REFERENCE: 6CY2FJZB
Provenance: Bought from Bentalls in Kingston in January 1939 and was one of the last pianos to come out of Leipzig before WWII. Fully refurbished around 2005, and played rarely in recent history.…
Hammer price: £1,600
Estimate: £500 - £700
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
18 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A SMALL GROUP OF ITALIAN  PORCELAIN
A SMALL GROUP OF ITALIAN PORCELAIN
Second half 18th century
Comprising; a Cozzi beaker, painted in blue and red with a bird flying amongst flowers and bamboo, 7.5cm high; a Cozzi coffee cup painted in blue, red and gilt with a…
Cozzi beaker- minor wearCozzi coffee cup-minor wearGreen scale saucer- extensive repaired breaksRed scale teabowl- haircrack to the rim, approx. 3cm lengthNove teabowl- minor wearDoccia saucer- rim…
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £80 - £120
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
`COVENT GARDEN' A ROYAL DOULTON FIGURE, HN1339
`COVENT GARDEN' A ROYAL DOULTON FIGURE, HN1339
1929-1938
Designed by Leslie Harradine, green painted and impressed marks, 23cm high
Fine glaze/haircracks across right wrist and bottom of her green dress
Hammer price: £450
Estimate: £200 - £300
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
`ROSABELL' A ROYAL DOULTON FIGURE, HN1620
`ROSABELL' A ROYAL DOULTON FIGURE, HN1620
1934-40
Modelled by Leslie Harradine, green printed and painted marks, 18cm high
Some areas on her shawl where the painted has flaked away
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £150
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A PAIR OF CALDAS DA RAINHA ( JOSE A. CUNHA) PALISSY STYLE SMALL DISHES (2)
A PAIR OF CALDAS DA RAINHA ( JOSE A. CUNHA) PALISSY STYLE SMALL DISHES (2)
Late 19th century
Each applied in high relief with an eel lying on a bed of fish, impressed marks, 18cm diameter
One in overall good condition with a small chip to the tail of one fish and a glaze nick to the tail of another fish.Chip to the footrimThe other dish has been broken in half and repaired and with a…
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £150 - £250
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A LARGE MEISSEN FIGURE GROUP
A LARGE MEISSEN FIGURE GROUP
Late 19th century
Modelled as a scantily draped Venus and attendant with cupid hauling in a net with a boy triton and fish, on a rocky mound base applied with a bulrushes, shells, coral, a frog and…
Cupid lacking left hand. Chip to end of the tail of one of the fish in the net. Glued repairs and chips to end to one clump of bulrushes. Chip to the ends of another clump of bulrushes. Chip to end…
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £600 - £800
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A DERBY `DOLPHIN EWER' BLUE AND WHITE CREAMBOAT
A DERBY `DOLPHIN EWER' BLUE AND WHITE CREAMBOAT
Circa 1770
The shell moulded sides picked out in blue and painted with flower sprigs, 8.5cm high
Some black glaze specking to the interior. Minor nicks around footrim
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £80 - £120
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A CONTINENTAL CREAMWARE FIGURE GROUP
A CONTINENTAL CREAMWARE FIGURE GROUP
Probably Italian, late 18th/early 19th century
Modelled as an elderly man and woman standing on a rocky mound, 25.5cm high
Man's staff lacking below left hand. Chips to his left forefinger and little finger. Some nicks to the brim of his hat. The woman with chips to all fingers on her left hand and chip to the forefinger…
Estimate: £100 - £150
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
A PAIR OF DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE CANDLESTICKS
A PAIR OF DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE CANDLESTICKS
Circa 1760
One modelled as Venus restraining Cupid, the other with Mars as a Roman centurion, each standing before a flower encrusted tree beneath a foliate sconce and drip pan, 26cm high
Venus and Cupid- extensive restoration, to include the sconce and drip pan, the top half of the tree, her neck, her right arm and hand, Some chips to the flowers and leavesMars- extensive restoration…
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £120
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT
19 January 2023 , 00:00 GMT

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