Chorley's Newsletter | September 2021

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SALEROOM NEWS SEPTEMBER 2021 September auction preview

Lot 949

After the Summer break, we have a busy schedule of auctions planned for the Autumn. In October we will focus on art and design from the 20th Century to Contemporary, and in November our sale will make a feature of fine jewellery, silver and toys, but September’s two-day auction highlights the beauty and longevity of traditional antiques and objects.

The Cotswolds has strong Sporting traditions, and it is no surprise that our auction offers a good selection of sporting prints, ceramics and collectables.

Lot 1041

Lot 976

Ever popular, no less than 18 prints by ‘Snaffles’ will be sought after by collectors of his amusing depictions of the trials and tribulations of horsemanship. The Gent in Ratcatcher (Lot 949) shows a rider in ‘ratcatcher’ jacket puffing on a pipe while in the vignette below a groom diligently brushes a horse until it gleams. Equestrian portraits always do well and among the oils, Lot 976, attributed to John Boultbee (1753-1812), depicts a bay hunter, Fearnought, standing in a landscape, estimate £500-700.

Other sporting effects in the sale include a wide selection of taxidermy and mounted antlers, as well as other sporting related antiques. From less local origins, the sporting theme continues with the Glen Tutssel collection of Western saddles, spurs and chaps assembled over the course of many years. A leather Western saddle (Lot 1041) by N Porter & Co. Phoenix, Arizona, circa 1920, is one of several in the sale, estimate £400-500.

Antiquarian books from the Library at Spetchley Park include a book of psalms, exquisitely designed by William Morris and printed by the Kelmscott Press in 1894, estimate £2000-3000 (Lot 154). A remarkable private collection of books by Winston Churchill includes an 1898 first edition copy of The Story of the Malakand Field Force with maps and plans, estimate £2000-3000 (Lot 240) as well as novels by H G Wells and H E Bates. Proceeds from Peter Little Collection will be donated to 7 different charities.

Lot 154

Lot 240

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AUCTION | Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 September Asian Art always attracts a great deal of interest and our display includes a Chinese saucer dish, Kangxi mark and period, depicting a scene from the Romance of the Western Chamber, estimate £6000-8000 (Lot 491).

Lot 362

Lot 361

Lot 486

Lot 491

Among a group of Japanese swords, a wakizashi short sword with decorative scabbard asks £800£1200 (Lot 486).

A fascinating album of 19th Century photographs depicting Saigon, each image titled in French, includes river and street scenes, Tribal people, elephants, colonial buildings, caged tiger etc, has an estimate of £3000-£4000 (Lot 220).

Taking up the equestrian theme once more, two old enemies face each other once again. Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington, modelled by Bernard Winskill for Royal Worcester, are shown proudly on horseback (Lots 361 and 362).

Lot 619

Lot 220

Having been involved in one of the world’s most important sales of ceramics in the late 1980s and early ‘90s, Chorley’s are thrilled to have been instructed by the third generation of the beneficiaries of the Rous Lench estate to sell the last pieces from the important porcelain collection.

Among the English ceramics, the eye is drawn by the charming Chelsea porcelain figure of Hogarth’s pug ‘Trump’, modelled on a sculpture

by Louis-Francois Roubiliac. Created in the mid18th Century by Nicholas Sprimont, manager of the Chelsea porcelain factory and friend of both Hogarth and Roubiliac, this is a rare hand coloured example and is estimated to realise £3000£4000 (Lot 340). The pug, together with most of the pieces Lot 340 now offered from the collection, was not included in any of the previous sales.

Lot 813

We are fortunate to have the space to be able to show off large pieces of antique furniture to its best advantage in our salerooms. Several finely carved and gilt wall mirrors will require a new home with tall ceilings. Lot 813 is a giltwood and gesso oval wall mirror of 18th Century style, standing over 2 metres high, estimate £3000-5000. From an important local country house, a pair of William IV mahogany library bergère armchairs exude quality and impeccable pedigree, estimate £3000 -5000 (Lot 619). On a rather smaller scale, three tiny but perfectly formed chairs for children will appeal to parents and grandparents alike, with estimates starting at just £40-60 (Lots 797 to 799).

Lot 797

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Lot 798

Lot 799

VIEW DAYS | Sunday 19 & Monday 20 September Aniene at Tivoli by Abraham Lewis Rodolphe Ducros, one of the most productive painters working in Rome at the end of the 18th Century and a favourite of Pope Pius VI, estimate £1000-1500 (Lot 1115).

Lot 106

Lot 51

Our November sale will have a strong focus on jewellery, watches and silver perfect for Christmas gifts, but this sale offers a good selection for those who can’t wait. A George III silver saffron teapot, Walter Brind, London 1774 asks £200-300 (Lot 106) and a Breitling Chronograph wristwatch £600-800 (Lot 51).

As usual, we have an impressive display of paintings covering our saleroom walls. Portraits include a charming study by George Henry Harlow of a young boy, believed to be a descendent of Charles Stewart Rolls who co-founded Rolls Royce, estimate £4000-6000 (Lot 1136) and an accomplished depiction of Charles Jenkinson, 1st Earl of Liverpool, estimate £400-600 (Lot 1154).

Lot 1115

Auction: Tuesday 21 September, 10am Lots 1-595 Jewellery, Silver, Watches, Books, Ceramics, Glass, Asian Art, Clocks Wednesday 22 September, 10am Lots 600-988 Garden Effects, Furniture, Rugs, Militaria, Sporting, Pictures

View Days: Sunday 19 September, 10am-4pm Monday 20 September, 9am-4pm For those unable to come and view items in person, we are happy to provide condition reports and additional images upon request.

Lot 1154 Lot 1136

An 18th Century view of The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells by Thomas Loggan could fetch £800-1000 (Lot 1110) and other watercolour landscapes include The Falls of the Lot 1110

Absentee bids can be submitted via email, telephone and our website. Live online bidding is also available at www.chorleys.com for no additional fee.

A buyer’s premium of 27% (incl. VAT) will be added to the hammer price of every lot, and other fees may apply. Please get in touch with us before bidding if you require further information.

A fully illustrated catalogue is available to view on our website. We offer online bidding through Chorley’s LIVE at no additional charge, so you will pay the same as if you were bidding in the room.

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FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS & OTHER NEWS COME AND JOIN THE CHORLEY’S TEAM! We’re looking for two new colleagues who share a love of art and antiques to come and join our friendly team.

Senior Auctioneer & Valuer Requirements: Previous employment at an auction house with experience of valuing, cataloguing and auctioning  Broad general knowledge of art and antiques; or specialist experience in one area  Excellent communication and presentation skills  Proven ability to secure consignments and develop new business 

Modern Art & Design | Tuesday 19th October The demand for 20th Century artwork and furniture continues to grow at a rapid rate, and Chorley’s twice-yearly auction dedicated to this period will include works by well-known artists and designers well-known to all. Eames chairs and Tom Dixon lamps complement an eclectic mix of paintings and prints by artists as diverse as Patrick Heron, Gerald Laing, Keith Vaughan, Walter Sickert and Augustus John.

Studio pottery continues to perform well at auction and we are pleased to offer pieces by John Maltby, Phil Rogers, Michael Cardew and Alan Caiger-Smith.

Lalique and Baccarat glass vie for attention with Scandinavian art glass. A pair of stunning stained glass windows by Belgian artist Bernard Tirtiaux updates an Arts & Crafts tradition with a 1970s twist.

Vintage jewellery and fashion add another dimension to the sale and include an eyecatching group of clothing and bags by Mulberry.

We open for viewing on Sunday 17th & Monday 18th October.

Auction House Trainee Requirements: Organised and efficient Able to assist with the moving of furniture/heavy/bulky objects  Self-motivated and keen to learn  Excellent computer literacy and high level of customer service  Interest in art and auctions  

Competitive salaries, dependent on experience. Please email CV and covering letter to: catrin.hampton@chorleys.com

Entries are invited for our third sale of the Autumn, to take place on 23rd and 24th November. Along with fine art and antiques, we will be particularly pleased to receive consignments of jewellery, silver, watches and toys.

For a free estimate of the auction value of any items, please get in touch.

Chorley’s is a member of The Society of Fine Art Auctioneers

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