ABOUT US
Chiswick Auctions provides an industry-leading service with over fifteen specialist departments offering around eighty sales per year� Covering a broad spectrum of specialisms from Old Master Paintings to Books, from Islamic and Indian Art to Silver, from Designer Handbags and Fashion to Jewellery, offering dedicated knowledge and expertise Complementing our specialist sales, we host regular Interiors, Homes & Antiques auctions catering to a wide range of interests, budgets, and tastes - and across all the main collecting categories�
We pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled service for both buyers and sellers For sellers, our specialists’ knowledge and understanding of provenance, authenticity and current market prices help us obtain the best results For buyers, our invaluable insights into collecting trends, and our knowledge of artists and designers offer you the chance to acquire rare and iconic pieces that will elevate and enhance your private or professional collection
We also offer a range of professional services from our Estates, Insurance & Probates department A dedicated and informed team provide swift and full appraisals based on current market trends and a comprehensive and reliable start-to-finish service.
With a belief that each client is important, that each lot is special, and with a professional and efficient operational system at our core, we seek to be our best in all aspects of the sales cycle for all our clients, both in the UK and internationally
MESSAGE FROM LEIGH OSBORNE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Chiswick Auctions has grown from its inception in the 1970’s to an auction house that offers first-class standards in auctioneering and related professional services across fifteen specialist departments to national and international audiences. Since joining the firm in 2007, I have worked my way up through the business, affording me a unique insight into the many threads that must be woven together to give clients a professional, effective, and rewarding service �
As part of our constant innovation and growth, our main saleroom is now located at the Barley Mow in central Chiswick, with a second location in nearby Roslin Square The Barley Mow Saleroom provides a stunning backdrop to curate our sale previews and achieve the best results for our buyers and sellers As we have developed, we have witnessed growth in many areas� Sales of single-owner collections and ‘white glove’ auctions (100% sold) are on the up� We have introduced new departments such as Prints & Multiples and have strengthened all the other main collecting categories, including Paintings, Silver, Jewellery and Fashion
To best serve you, our clients, we are striving to be the best midmarket auction house in London, complementing the ‘Big Four’ international houses, as well as being the best auction house for the emerging market� I am particularly proud of the reputation of our specialists and the credibility and expertise that they bring to their work. I am sure that you will find their passion and knowledge to be of great service I hope we have an opportunity to work together with you in the months and years to come!
Lynn Chadwick, R.A. (British, 1914-2003). Maquette III Two Winged Figures. Sold for £47,500*
MODERN BRITISH & IRISH ART
Providing an opportunity to buy and sell major paintings, works on paper and sculpture by the most important modern British & Irish artists from the late 19th to late 20th century, this department has long been a staple of the domestic art market� Its continued success and buoyancy have led to widespread international recognition and consequently new collectors coming onto the market�
Chiswick hosts three specialist curated auctions every year featuring original works by the likes of Henry Moore, Lucien Freud, L�S� Lowry, Mary Fedden, John Piper, Craigie Aitchison, Keith Vaughan and Lynn Chadwick to name but a few�
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Helen Bradley (British, 1900-1979)
On Saturday Evenings Mother Sang
Sold for £36,250*
Craigie Aitchison R.A. (British, 1926-2009)
Crucifixion
Sold for £42,500*
Eileen Agar (British, 1899-1979)
A Sea Change
Sold for £32,500*
20 TH CENTURY PAINTINGS
& ORIGINAL WORKS ON PAPER
Egon Schiele (Austrian, 1890-1918). Melanie Schiele, 1908. Sold for £81,250*
With a strong offering of 20th century European and International Art, sales focus on movements including Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Post-War art, and include artists such as Pablo Picasso, André Lhote, Claude Venard, Léopold Survage, Marcel Dyf and Zoran Antonio Music
From entire single owner collections to individually consigned works, our sales have attracted a global audience � A stand-out recent performance for the department was a ‘white glove’ (100% sold) sale of works by Viennese émigré artist Marie-Louise von Motesiczky, selling for a combined price of £109,688* against pre-sale low estimate of £26,100�
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Zarina Hashmi (Indian-American, 1937-2020)
Untitled
Sold for £30,000*
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Cheong Soo Pieng (Chinese, 1917-1983)
Boats on the water
Sold for £13,750*
David Shrigley O.B.E. (British B. 1968). The Elephant, Every Time I Think About Him I am Happy. Sold for £3,750*
MODERN & CONTEMPORARY
PRINTS & MULTIPLES
Chiswick Auctions give new collectors and seasoned experts alike the opportunity to own original prints and editions by world-renowned artists� Sales include lithographs, screenprints, etchings, linocuts and woodblock prints alongside limited-edition sculptures and objects� Our well-rounded sales feature 20th and 21st century pieces from artists across the globe Alongside modern European masters such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall and Salvador Dali, we also offer contemporary prints from America and Asia including works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Ai Weiwei
Modern and contemporary British prints form the backbone of the sales, with works by Paul Nash, Edward Wadsworth, Henry Moore and L�S Lowry through to Victor Passmore, David Hockney, Bridget Riley and Banksy to name but a few In addition to the new markets of David Shrigley, Harland Miller and KAWS, we also feature works from recent Japanese artists and in particular works by Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara
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Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983)
Les Voyants (Maeght 661) Sold for £5,250*
David Hockney O.M. C.H. R.A. (British B. 1937) Homage to Michelangelo Sold for £8,125*
Laurence Stephen Lowry R.B.A. R.A. (British, 1887-1976)
Man Lying on a Wall Sold for £9,375*
OLD MASTER PAINTINGS
& WORKS ON PAPER
Circle of Sebastiano Del Piombo (Italian, 1485-1574). Christ at the column. Sold for £10,000*
Hosting three auctions a year that encompass a rich variety of artistic movements and artists including Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism and Romanticism
These works explore a variety of genres, such as portraiture, still life, historical and religious subjects and classical mythology
Each Chiswick Auction sale includes works in different mediums, ranging from oils, drawings and watercolours to engravings and etchings
Notable Chiswick successes include paintings and works on paper by Albrecht Dürer, John Constable, Jan van der Heyden, Rembrandt van Rijn, Sébastien Bourdon and many others�
After Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio (Italian, 19th century) The Cardsharps Sold for £40,000*
Marie-Françrancoise-Constance La Martinière Mayer (France, 1775- 1821). Nymph and satyr Sold for £22,500*
Horst P. Horst (German-American, 1906-1999). Mainbocher Corset, Paris, 1939. Sold for £10,625*
19 TH & 20 TH CENTURY
PHOTOGRAPHS
Chiswick Auctions hosts the UK’s most eclectic live photographs sales, we offer a range of works that cover the medium, from rare and historically important 19th century material to experimental, contemporary works� With industry-leading results in 19th & 20th Century Photographs, we aim to celebrate all aspects of the medium and nurture long-lasting relationships with our clients, which include new and seasoned collectors, as well as public and private institutions
Our sales regularly include works from important 19th century photographers including William Henry Fox Talbot, Gustave Le Gray, Oscar Rejlander, Herbert Ponting, Felice Beato, Linnaeus Tripe, Julia Margaret Cameron and Samuel Bourne � Our modern offerings feature the likes of Robert Capa, Willy Ronis, Berenice Abbott, Ernst Haas, Bruce Davidson, Andy Warhol and David Bailey as well as masters such as Horst P Horst, Man Ray and Irving Penn
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Mohammad Sadiq Bey (Egyptian, 1832-1902).
Mecca, The Mahmal, and the Hajj, circa 1880s
Sold for £7,500*
Bert Hardy (British, 1913-1990).
Gorbals Boys, Glasgow, 1948
Sold for £6,875*
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Irving Penn (American, 1917-2009).
Woman in Dior hat with Martini. 1952, printed 1984
Sold for £9,615*
SILVER
& OBJECTS OF VERTU
A late 19th century Anglo-Indian unmarked silver claret jug or ewer, Cutch, circa 1870
Sold for £10,625*
Prestigious names of silversmiths from the British Isles, Europe and around the world that are sought out by collectors are regularly successfully sold at Chiswick Auctions, including Paul de Lamerie, Paul Crespin, Paul Storr, Oomersi Mawji, Wang Hing, Zahroon, Ja’far, Garrard & Co, Barnard, and Elkington & Co�
Recently we successfully brought to market a significant single owner sale and delivered a 100% sold rate for a collection of Anglo-Indian silver, an area in which Chiswick Auctions has become a noted and leading specialist The department’s recent steady growth in this market has been partnered with a dedicated approach based firmly on the unparalleled expertise and knowledge of our specialist staff
A late 17th /early 18th century Chinese silver gilt tea bowl, circa 1700
Sold for £18,750*
A large fine late 19th /early 20th century Japanese
Sold for £6,250*
silver fruit bowl, Yokohama, circa 1900
A late 18th century Maltese silver coffee pot, Valetta, circa 1775-80 Sold for £16,250*
A sapphire and diamond bangle, late 19th century
Sold for £8,125*
We can advise you on historical pieces, works from famous collections and important individual gemstones. In our auctions, you will find antique pieces dating from the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras alongside modern jewellery including works by famous jewellers and jewellery houses such as Cartier, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Carlo Giuliano, Andrew Grima, Tiffany & Co , Chaumet, Mappin & Webb and Georg Jensen
The jewellery market has a truly global reach, with buyers and consigners from all corners of the globe, our department is perfectly placed to advise on trends and gain the best results for your jewellery�
A pair of aquamarine and diamond pendent earrings by Cartier, circa 1935
Sold for £12,500*
A fancy-coloured sapphire and diamond brooch
Sold for £68,750*
WATCHES
Sold for £8,750*
Longines.
A rare Monopusher wristwatch, circa 1938
Our watch sales offer the opportunity to explore a broad range of timepieces of excellent quality and charm Watch auctions have seen huge growth, and are now an undeniable collector’s market, as the range of watches on offer has grown and diversified year on year. At our sales we really do offer the finest timepieces to the market - from the earliest verge pocket watches, right through to modern high-end wristwatches, all from the best marques in the world - plus everything in between
The department has established a history of making luxury timepieces available without the long wait often associated with retail outlets� Added to this, our specialist expertise allows us to ensure that all timepieces are properly authenticated in a market where fakes can be common
Key luxury brands featured in our sales include Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Frank Muller, Cartier, Chopard, Tiffany & Co�, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Omega, Rolex and Blancpain We have been delighted to offer items consigned singly as well as entire single owner collections and have recently held one such sale with a 100% sold rate - a ‘white glove’ sale �
18k White gold Patek Philippe Complication. Sold for £17,500*
Patek Philippe. Nautilus watch with date Sold for £41,250*
Rolex. Full set Daytona Big Red Sold for £45,000*
DESIGNER HANDBAGS & FASHION
Hermes shiny black porosus crocodile diamond Birkin 35. Sold for £72,500*
Our four sales a year offer the most covetable high-end luxury handbags, accessories, jewellery, and ready-to-wear fashion� With the world’s most exclusive fashion houses as regulars, including Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, and Christian Dior, you will be sure to find something to suit your pocket as well as your wardrobe Featuring everything from ‘the ‘world’s most expensive bag’ the Hermes Birkin, to the classic Chanel flap bag or ‘It’ bags such as the Dior Saddle, our sales offer something for every taste and budget
One of the benefits of buying through Chiswick Auctions is that there is no wait for items that have long waiting lists from retailers - such as the Hermès Birkin and Kelly and other handbags and accessories Buyers and sellers can also be assured that the knowledge that our experienced specialists and our authentication processes ensure that all items are guaranteed to be genuine and selected for their quality and good condition
Louis Vuitton monogram cabin trunk Sold for £13,125*
Hermes black Epsom Constance 24 Sold for £9,000*
Chanel Red top handle Mini Kelly bag Sold for £3,000*
ASIAN ART
Jade carving of Guanyin Sold for £85,000*
We have a reputation as one of the premier auction houses in the UK for sales of Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, Korean and South East Asian Art Showcasing Asian art from across all periods, representing a vast historical timescale and a broad range of objects�
For Chinese works of art the major focus is on works from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, but works from earlier periods are also included such as neolithic jades and ancient bronzes through to figurative sculptures of the Han and Tang Dynasties� At the other end of the timescale, we also include contemporary Chinese paintings and works on paper as well as modern sculpture alongside our usual offering of classical paintings and works
Our Japanese works of art section includes a broad range of Japanese craftsmanship such as lacquer, cloisonné, ceramics, metalwork and okimono, predominantly from the Edo and Meiji periods but also including Taisho, Showa and contemporary Alongside such works, we also offer prints and paintings Increasingly, the number and quality of Japanese art objects is a strong feature of our sales�
A Chinese Parcel-Gilt Silver Lobed Bowl. Sold for £52,500*
A Chinese blue and white ‘Figurative’ brush pot, Bitong Transitional period, 17th century Sold for £62,500*
Sohan Qadri (India, 1932-2011). Untitled. Sold for £21,250*
ISLAMIC & INDIAN ART
Our auctions feature an exciting and varied selection of artworks dating from the pre Islamic period of the 6th century to the present day contemporary, covering a broad geographic area of the Near and Middle East and South Asian sub continent in the global context The works of art we offer to the market include paintings, sculpture, manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, works on paper, textiles, arms and armour, glass, jewellery, lacquer and furniture They aim to showcase the rich cultural heritage of these regions
Our specialists work closely with vendors and have hosted several successful single owner sales of items of excellent quality and value, which have often been ‘white glove’ auctions with percentages of 100% sold by lot
engraved brass celestial globe with Buraq and views of Islamic holy cities. Dated 1252 AH (1836-1837 AD)
Sold for £21,250*
A female Qajar beauty and a courtly musician. 19th century Sold for £10,000*
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A large
John Speed. Atlas. A Prospect of the most famous Parts of the World etc. 1676. Sold for £33,750*
Rowling (J.K) Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, first edition
Sold for £22,000*
Our books specialists have brought numerous significant collections to sale, including the libraries of Hans Fellner, Giancarlo Beltrame, and the author Paul Gallico� Previous highlights have included copies of Tyndale’s Bible and Schedel’s Nuremberg Chronicle, and works by authors from Shakespeare to J K Rowling
We handle anything that falls into the following broad categories: maps, travel and voyages, natural history, science and medicine, art and architecture, children’s and illustrated books, original illustrative art, continental literature, first editions, manuscripts, signed and inscribed books, topography, private press, limited editions, caricature, fine bindings, prints, and works on paper.
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Linschoten. Voyasie, ofte Schip-vaert, & Itinerarium. 1644 & 1624
Sold for £55,000*
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Cator (Joseph) Manuscript account of a journey through North America, 1764
Sold for £30,000*
AUTOGRAPHS & MEMORABILIA
Churchill (Winston Spencer)
Harrow School Songs, signed and dated Sold for £9,375*
Diana, Princess of Wales
Autograph letter Sold for £8,750*
Haydn (Franz Joseph), signed Dr Haydn’s VI original Canzonettas, for the Voice with an Accompaniment for the Piano-Forte Sold for £4,500*
Chiswick Auctions hosts the only dedicated Autographs & Memorabilia auctions in London� Our popular sales cover all areas of history, music, film culture, sport, and literature. With items such as autographs becoming increasingly covetable and desirable, clients are looking to own their own piece of history, whether it be a signature, letter, book or script, the list is almost endless� The survival of these items - originally thought to have only a short shelf life, such as works on paper - has made them eminently collectable and desirable
We are known for providing a variety of collectables relating to, or owned by, prominent figures such as Winston Churchill, David Bowie, Queen Elizabeth II, The Beatles, Wallis Simpson and Agatha Christie as well as fictional creations such as Harry Potter and James Bond We also feature items connected to historic events such as The Battle of Trafalgar, Coronations, and of course the England 1966 World Cup victory
We have curated several successful specialist sales including Coronation and Jubilee sales, these have proved extremely popular in addition to our regular sales
The Beatles Sold for £16,875*
Photographica is unique in the British auction world, a place where collectors and connoisseurs meet and the only sale of its type still held in Central London� The knowledge and experience of our specialists in this area is industry-leading� With a network of international clients is comprehensive and we are highly regarded for bringing exciting new discoveries to market and achieving top tier prices for these fine collectibles.
Our Photographica sales offer a specialised and dedicated platform for rare and collectible cameras, lenses, stereoscopic equipment, optical toys and all manner of items relating to the invention of photography from its inception through to the present day� Our sales regularly include rare and sought-after cameras and equipment from brands such as Leica, Hasselblad, Nikon, and rare and collectible mahogany & brass cameras from the 19th century�
A Ross London Xpres 2” f/1.9 Lens Sold for £26,000*
A Taylor, Taylor Hobson Cooke f2 Series 0 3” (76mm) Anastigmat Lens Sold for £8,125*
A Leica I Mod B. Dial Set Compur Sold for £6,875*
DESIGN & MODERN CONTEMPORARY
Alfred Dunhill (British, 1872-1959)
A rare gilt-plated and lucite ‘Aviary’ lighter
Sold for £16,250*
(Austrian-British 1902-1995). Sold for £35,000*
We offer a wide range of home furnishings and works of art, featuring iconic and immediately recognisable ceramics, furniture, sculpture, lighting, glass, pictures, and textiles from the most influential design movements of the late 19th, 20th and 21st centuries
Design pieces from British masters such as influential aesthetic movement pioneers E W Godwin and Christopher Dresser to modern masters such as Bruce Talbert, Ron Arad, and Tom Dixon Complemented by their European and American counterparts: trailblazing De Stijl movement designer Gerrit Rietveld, Marcel Breuer, Carlo Scarpa and Alvar Aalto, plus iconic works by Charles & Ray Eames and Scandinavian designers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl amongst other ‘Mid-Century Moderns ’
The works of perennially en vogue ceramicists such as Lucie Rie, Hans Coper, the Martin Brothers, Clarice Cliff, and William De Morgan rub shoulders with furniture from Hans Wegner, Piero Fornasetti and Jaques-Emile Ruhlmann
Jonathan Adler (American B. 1966)
A ‘Reform’ credenza, circa 2000s
Sold for £5,000*
INTERIORS, HOMES & ANTIQUES
century French Ormulu & Champleve enamel clock, Japey Freres movement. Sold for£1,188*
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A pair of 18th century English delft plates
Sold for £6,000*
A French Ormolu and Champleve enamel-mounted onyx vase on stand by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Sold for £31,250*
Regency Armchairs
Sold for £8,750*
At the very heart of Chiswick Auctions, our regular Interiors, Homes & Antiques sale offers a range of contemporary and antique furnishings and collectables for the home and garden and provides a perfect sustainable alternative to high street shopping� Our sales feature items suitable for a wide range of lifestyle categories including jewellery, watches, ceramics, glass, paintings & prints, sculpture, and rugs amongst many more, catering to a range of styles and budgets
Pieces by Heals, Holland & Sons, Maple & Co and Howard & Sons regularly grace the sale amongst others, alongside decorative objects, sculptures and porcelain from Wedgwood, Royal Worcester, and Meissen, and glass from renowned manufacturers such as Lalique, Baccarat, and Thomas Webb
FINE ORIENTAL RUGS & CARPETS
We regularly offer exceptional hand-woven rugs and carpets dating from the 17th to the mid-20th century from countries across the Silk Road and Europe �
Whether you are a private buyer on the lookout for an Arts & Crafts design or a tiger design rug to adorn your home, or you’re a seasoned collector looking for a fine Tabriz, Hereke, Nain, Afshar, Qum, Kilim or Bakshaish carpet to add to your collection, our knowledgeable specialist can offer their expertise on the market and source excellent designs from across the globe including examples from Persia, Turkey, China, India and Tibet, in a variety of sizes and mediums including silk and wool�
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An extremely fine signed silk Qum carpet, central Persia Sold for £12,000*
A fine Tabriz carpet, North West Persia Sold for £15,750*
A pair of fine Kashan rugs, central Persia Sold for £5,000*
ESTATES, PROBATES & INSURANCE
A complete service
If executors or beneficiar ies want to arrange the sale of some or all the chattels involved in an estate, Chiswick auctions can provide a complete sales service including collection, inclusion in the most applicable sale, advising on reserves and the auction process and rapid settlement
Professional, confidential & prompt
We will typically complete our appraisal within one visit and, depending on the scale of the valuation, aim to deliver the finished document within a few days We will then send a hard copy of the valuation to be forwarded to your insurers, or, for an estate, to either a solicitor or the executor(s), as requested
Probate valuations
We are partnered with solicitors and estate agents to provide accurate HMRC-compliant valuations for the purpose of probate and advise on realising potential value through auction sales, from single items through to entire collections When processing an estate, to complete your legal probate submission for HMRC you are required to obtain an accurate appraisal of an estate’s assets� The valuations are based on the current open market value, and we will appraise the contents of a house including antiques, specialist collectables, artwork, jewellery, watches, silver, and furniture
Insurance valuations
To have your higher-value items properly and accurately valued for insurance purposes means that you can be sure that you have the right level of cover in place and that this is regularly reviewed to be current and relevant� We advise private clients on insurance valuations for their valuables and treasured items, from single items to entire collections, so that they can arrange appropriate and suitable insurance cover from their own insurers Every insurance valuation is different, every estate and probate valuation is different but, regardless, Chiswick Auctions will always send a qualified valuer to the property to undertake the appraisal and will deliver a report quickly and efficiently, all within a clear fee structure.
DEPARTMENTS
19 th & 20 th Century Photographs photographica@chiswickauctions co uk
20 th Century Art paintings@chiswickauctions co uk
Asian Art asian@chiswickauctions � co� uk
Autographs & Memorabilia autographs@chiswickauctions co uk
Design & Modern Contemporary design@chiswickauctions � co� uk
Designer Handbags & Fashion fashion@chiswickauctions � co� uk
Estates, Probates & Insurance probates@chiswickauctions co uk
Fine Rugs & Carpets rugs@chiswickauctions � co� uk
Interiors, Homes & Antiques interiors@chiswickauctions co uk
Islamic & Indian Art islamic@chiswickauctions co uk
Jewellery jewellery@chiswickauctions � co� uk
Modern British & Irish Art modernbritishart@chiswickauctions co uk
Old Master Paintings paintings@chiswickauctions � co� uk
Photographica photographica@chiswickauctions co uk
Prints & Multiples prints@chiswickauctions co uk
Rare Books & Works on Paper books@chiswickauctions � co� uk
Silver & Objects of Vertu silver@chiswickauctions co uk
Watches watches@chiswickauctions � co� uk
