John Simpson (British, 1782-1847)
Self Portrait
bears labels (verso)
oil on board
28 x 23.5cm
Provenance
The family of the artist, thence by descent
Private collection, UK
Inscribed on a label attached to the reverse, 'Self Portrait by John Simpson (1782-1847), My great great grandfather. John Simpson was for many years assistant to Sir Thomas Lawrence R.A. 1834 went…
Hammer price:
£7,500
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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John Brett (British, 1831-1902)
Holyhead Mountain
inscribed and dated 'Holyhead Mountain 31 July 83' (upper right)
oil on canvas
18 x 36cm
FootnoteBrett acquired his 210-ton schooner 'Viking' in 1883, partly as a floating studio. Later that year he set out with his family and a crew of twelve on an epic voyage round the coast of Britain…
Hammer price:
£1,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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Cecil Aldin (British, 1870-1935)
Cheyney Court, Winchester
signed 'Cecil Aldin' (lower left)
charcoal, pastel and gouache
36.5 x 41.5cm
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £200 - £300
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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Folk Art: A painted wood Noah's Ark and a collection of carved animals and…
Probably German, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
The ark with a slide-out front panel enclosing a large collection of carved painted wooden animals to include; camels, elephants and giraffes (some damaged)54cm wide; 31cm high; the largest animal,…
Hammer price:
£3,500
Estimate: £200 - £400
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG LADY (2)
Late 18th / Early 19th century
In a gold frame with a split pearl border, the reverse with a glazed compartment with a locket of hair, unsigned, 6cm x 5cm, together with a portrait miniature of a gentleman, unsigned, in a black…
Estimate: £120 - £180
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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Of Churchill interest; a painted model boat 'Namouna'
Of wood construction, her name painted to the stern
69cm long
Footnote:This model boat formed part of the furnishings of the Churchill Suite at The Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, the rooms having been furnished by the hotel in such a way as to evoke Sir Winston…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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A Tekke Turkman rug
the madder field with three columns of five guls, supporting crosses; a sunburst border, diamond skirt ends, 118cm long; 106cm wide
Edges need attention, some wear to centre, good wool/colourIn my opinion the rug would date from the 19th century
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £120 - £200
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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A French Provincial Louis XV serpentine-shaped canape
197cm wide; 100cm high
Condition,Would appear to be original paint, now heavily rubbed. Upholstery later and now a little tatty. Two legs detached and will need professional restoration. Fame overall solid.
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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A pair of easy armchairs
Modern, with loose leopard print upholstery on turned supports, 80cm wide; 92cm high (2)
Condition report:The leopard print fabric covering these armchairs is loose and attached with velcro, which means they can be removed and dry cleaned. The covers need to be straightened and tidied.…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £200 - £400
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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LINLEY; a green leather upholstered Nelson chair with buttoned tufting and…
Circa 2005, 60cm wide; 85cm high
This chair is a copy of the last seat in which Nelson sat before his death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Made to
commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of…
Condition report:Overall in good condition with minor scuffs and signs of wear to the edges and tips of the legs. The leather seat cushion with missing threaded tuft and corresponding button loose.…
Hammer price:
£1,600
Estimate: £400 - £600
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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An easy armchair
Late 19th century, on tapering square supports, 71cm wide; 85cm high
Condition report:- Upholstery later and now worn and faded- Frame solid- Castors good- No damage or faults
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £150 - £200
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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A set of six Regency parcel gilt ebonised dining chairs
On sabre supports, 47cm wide; 88cm high (6)
Condition report:Overall decoration and ebonising refreshed at some point, but also now with numerous chips, rubbed areas, marks and scuffs and scratches to areas, commensurate with age and use.…
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £300 - £400
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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A carved oak court cupboard
17th century, possibly Scottish, 139cm wide; 61cm deep; 159cm high
Condition report: In two parts, with the upper section lifting off a plank topped base. Various old chips, shrinkage splits, some minor movement to timber and general wear commensurate with age and…
Hammer price:
£1,900
Estimate: £300 - £500
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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A Chinese famille-verte `rouleau' vase
Kangxi
painted with court ladies pursuing the `Four Accompishments' of reading, appreciating art, playing the qin and the game of weiqi , in a garden setting, the shoulders reserved with four panels…
The vase has been reduced. The neck is lacking. Extensive glued breaks to the body with minor losses of porcelain around the breaks.
Hammer price:
£4,000
Estimate: £600 - £1,000
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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Three Japanese ivory carvings
Meiji period
comprising; a netsuke of Daikoku tying a bail of rice, a boy seated at his side, signed, 4cm high; a netsuke of a fisherman with a crab nipping at his feet, 6cm wide; a small figure of a…
Daikoku- about half of the disc on the base which bears the signature is missing with part of the signature also lackingFisherman- there is a very shallow chip to the edge of the fish's tailGirl-…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £150
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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Gentleman's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Wristwatch
Circa 1991, Reference: 16613
A Gentleman's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch, reference 16613, circa 1991, the bracelet numbered 93153, with one extra bracelet link, with a Rolex…
Hammer price:
£6,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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A Rolex Cellini 18ct gold ladies wristwatch
the silvered dial with baton hour markers, fitted on an 18ct gold woven mesh bracelet strap, the case back indistinctly numbered 4327, with a Rolex box, the cover inset with a medallion, outer Rolex…
Gross weight 53.2 gms. The bracelet mesh is starting to break down on the upper part of the bracelet above baton numeral indicator for 11, clasp closes properly, movement currently working, but we do…
Estimate: £1,800 - £2,000
28 May 2021
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28 May 2021
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Gerald Moore (British, 1926-2018)
Two Children Presenting Prize Marrows
signed with initials and dated 'GM 89' (lower left) and inscribed with title and date verso
oil on canvas-board
60 x 60cm
ARR
Hammer price:
£20
Estimate: £50 - £100
24 May 2021
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24 May 2021
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Bert Stern (American, 1929-2013)
Marilyn Veiled
bears signature and date (verso)photographic print on baryta paper60.5 x 50cm together with; Ed Ruscha, Sunset Strip LA, offset lithograph, signed in silver pen (lower right), 51 x 50.5cm(each…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £200
24 April 2021
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24 April 2021
, 09:50 BST
Verna Hull (American, 1916-2002)
Sunset Under the Sea, Mustique
signed 'Hull' (lower left) and inscribed with title and date ‘1976’ (verso)oil on canvas33.5
x 31cmtogether with another oil by the same hand titled ‘Cloud reflection,
Barbados, 1969’, 25 x 35cm(2)
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
24 April 2021
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24 April 2021
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A Rococo Revival distressed painted small square back sofa with pierced…
A Rococo Revival distressed painted small square back sofa with pierced decoration and serpentine seat, 105cm wide x 84cm high.Sofa in good solid condition, minor chips and flaking to paint.…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £200 - £400
24 April 2021
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24 April 2021
, 09:50 BST
A 18th century Gustavian yellow painted square back sofa with downswept…
A 18th century Gustavian yellow painted square back sofa with downswept arms on seven scroll supports, 212cm wide x 88cm high.Frame solid, no damage or breaks, paint rubbed consistence with age and…
Hammer price:
£1,800
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
24 April 2021
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24 April 2021
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A 17th century oak court cupboard with two pairs of panelled doors and…
A 17th century oak court cupboard with two pairs of panelled doors and turned supports, 123cm wide x 161cm high.
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £300 - £400
24 April 2021
, 09:50 BST
24 April 2021
, 09:50 BST
A 17th century oak court cupboard/Tridarn, the open upper tier over two…
A 17th century oak court cupboard/Tridarn, the open upper tier over two pairs of panelled cupboards divided by turned supports, 145cm wide x 195cm high.
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £300 - £500
24 April 2021
, 09:50 BST
24 April 2021
, 09:50 BST