MANNER OF JOHN VANDERBANK
Portrait of Poet and Dramatist William Gay (1865-1897)
oil on canvas
77 x 64cm
(unframed)
Provenance
Private Collection, UK
Footnote
The present work appears to based on a composition after John…
The canvas has been relined. The paint surface appears sound with a recent glossy varnish. Ultraviolet reveals traces of retouching to the background, upper left and a spot lower right; further…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £500 - £700
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
FOLLOWER OF THOMAS BEACH
Portrait of a nobleman, thought to be John Vincent Gandolfi
inscribed with sitter's name (upper left) and coat of arms (upper right)
oil on canvas
76 x 63cm
Provenance
Property from a deceased estate
Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined. There is an uneven varnish to the paint surface and scattered areas of craquelure with some areas of paint separation to the sitter's jacket. …
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
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
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO GIOVANNI MALOSSO (ITALIAN, 1555-1619)
The martyrdom of a saint
inscribed 'C… Cristofano Pomaranci' (upper right)
ink, wash and pencil
25 x 17cm
Provenance
Private Collection, UK
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
FLEMISH SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY
Moses Striking the Rock
black and white chalk
32.5 x 26cm
Provenance
Private Collection, UK
Estimate: £600 - £800
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
MANNER OF HUBERT ROBERT (3)
Tree on a rocky outcrop, a settlement in the distance
pencil
26.5 x 18.5cm
together with French School, Putti playing with rabbits and sheep, red chalk, 27 x 37cm; and German School, River in Bohemia…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO GIOVANNI BAPTISTA CIPRIANI (ITALIAN, 1727-1785)
Study of a mother and child
ink and wash
13 x 12cm
Provenance
Private Collection, UK
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £200 - £400
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
ATTRIBUTED TO MARY HOARE (BRITISH, 1744-1820) (3)
Study of a lady holding a bucket; A lady holding a basket; A lady from the back
a set of three, red chalk and pencil
each 31.5 x 17.5cm
(3)
Provenance
The Ashton Family;
Abbott and Holder, London,…
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £500 - £700
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
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
FRENCH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH CENTURY
A man looking at his reflection in a pool of water, with his dog
red chalk
24.5 x 37cm
Provenance
Abbott and Holder, London, where acquired by the parents of the present owner;
Thence by descent
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £100 - £150
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
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)
Self Portrait with Saskia (B.19)
etching
11 x 10cm
Condition ReportThe sheet has been adhered by the upper edge to the mount with two bits of tape. Very light discolouration to the upper margin, otherwise good, overall condition; margins very thin. …
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £500 - £700
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (DUTCH, 1606-1669)
Self Portrait
etching
15 x 12cm
together with another Rembrandt etching, The Rat Catcher, 13.5 x 12cm
(framed together)
Condition ReportBoth sheets have been adhered by the four corners to the mount paper. Self Portrait - rectangular imprint above the figure's head off the upper border, visible upon close inspection.…
Estimate: £500 - £700
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
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
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
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
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (DUTCH, 1606-1669)
Jan Uytenbogaert, The Gold Weigher (B.281)
etching
25.5 x 22cm
Condition ReportThe sheet is sound with broad margins and deckled lower edge, not adhered to mount board. Good clean condition overall. Under glass and held in a modern frame in fair condition.
Hammer price:
£1,200
Estimate: £500 - £700
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (DUTCH, 1606-1669)
Three Oriental Figures (Jacob and Laban) (B.118)
etching
14.5 x 11cm
Condition ReportThe sheet has been adhered by the upper edge to the mount-board with two bits of tape. Minor discolouration to the margins, otherwise good overall condition. Under glass (cracked in…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
FRANCISCO GOYA (SPANISH, 1746-1828)
Soplones, from Los Caprichos (Harris 85)
etching with aquatint
20.5 x 15cm
Condition ReportThe sheet has been adhered by the upper upper edge to the mount board with two bits of tape. Light surface creases in the sky, undulations to sheet; some staining to margins. Under…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
FRANCISCO GOYA (SPANISH, 1746-1828)
Chiton (Hush), from Los Caprichos
etching with aquatint
21 x 15cm
Condition ReportThe sheet has been adhered by the upper upper edge to the mount board with two bits of tape. Sheet is sound, scattered spots of foxing to the sky and borders Under glass and held in…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £200 - £300
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
AFTER JOSEPH MALLORD WILLIAM TURNER (QTY)
A large quantity of engravings, including; Kidwelly Castle; Blenheim; Powis Castle; Keswick Lake; Worcester; Warwick Castle; Durham Cathedral; Whitehaven; Kenilworth Castle and Arundel Castle
of…
Hammer price:
£2,000
Estimate: £300 - £500
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
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
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
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
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
, 01:00 BST
10 October 2023
, 01:00 BST
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