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Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 December 2024
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FINE INTERIORS
TUESDAY 3 & WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER, 10AM
Tuesday 3 December
Lots 1-67 The Selected Contents of The Old House, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire
Lots 68-228 Furniture and Works of Art
Lots 229-276 The Property of a European Collector
Lots 277-311 Furniture and Works of Art
Wednesday 4 December
Lots 320-407 Furniture and Works of Art
Lots 408-413 Silver
Lots 414-509 Furniture and Works of Art
Lots 510-526 The David Morris Collection
Lots 527-624 Furniture and Works of Art
Lots 625-645 Garden
VIEWING
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Sunday 1 December 10am-1pm Monday 2 December 10am-4pm
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CONTACT
T 01279 817778 E fineinteriors@sworder.co.uk
Alexander Hallett
Charlotte Lee-Finglas
Head of Department Valuer & Cataloguer
Grace Julier
Sale Co-ordinator
Day One
Tuesday 3 December at 10am
The Selected Contents of The Old House, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire
The Old House sits in a conservation area close to the woodland of the Duke of Bedford’s Woburn estate, in the pretty rural landscape of central Bedfordshire. A late 16th-century house which in the late 1700s had the exterior ‘modernised to the Georgian taste’, the property was subsequently reverted back to its original design at the beginning of the 20th century by its new owner, Dr George Herbert Fowler (1861-1940). Fowler was a UCL professor of Zoology, who in retirement turned his interests to local history; he moved to The Old House in 1909 and meticulously set about restoring the building, as well as establishing the Bedfordshire Historical Record Society and the Bedfordshire Record Office.
The handsome house was bought by the current vendors in 2002, who have continued Fowler’s good work in their sympathetic restoration and discerning choice of interior decor. The family, aided by Raymond Horneman of Kensington Church Street, focused on period antiques and fine art to bring together a beautifully furnished home with an ‘English Country House’ elegance, housing an array of tasteful works of art, porcelain, furniture and related decorative items that complemented - but didn’t overwhelm - the house’s intrinsic charm and character. The Sworders’ team now feel privileged to assist the vendors disperse this collection, which we hope you will be equally enthralled by.
LOT 1
A pair of carved giltwood and gesso girandole mirrors, second half of the 18th century, each oval plate within a moulded frame with shell and swag cresting, each fitted with twin scones, detached, 51cm wide
94cm high (2)
£1,000 - 1,500
LOT 2
A George II mahogany side table, 18th century and later, Irish, the grey marble top inset with a Florentine pietra dura panel of a bird on a branch, above a shell-carved apron and cabriole supports, terminating in ball and claw feet,
81.5cm wide
58.5cm deep
68cm high
£2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3
A carved and painted armorial crest, early 18th century, depicting a carved and giltwood helmet above a shield, flanked by acanthus leaves, 43cm wide 11cm deep
54cm high
£400 - 600
4
A William and Mary walnut chest of drawers, late 17th century and later, the crossbanded top above two short and two long drawers, raised on bun feet, fitted with brass carrying handles to either side,
94cm wide
56.5cm deep
79.5cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 5
A walnut candle stand, 18th century and later, the moulded shaped circular top on a turned and faceted column descending on to a tripod base, 40cm wide
40cm deep
94cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 6
A pair of George II walnut side chairs, c.1730, each vase-shaped splat above a drop-in seat, raised on cabriole supports united by stretchers,
100cm high
51cm wide
44cm deep (2)
£300 - 400
LOT 7
A Directoire mahogany and brass guéridon, c.1800, French, the inset marble top on a central column and tripod base, 74cm wide
87cm high
£300 - 500
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LOT 8
A pair of marble Medici lions, 19th century, each typically modelled and raised on a rectangular base,
53cm wide
19cm deep
40cm high (2)
£2,000 - 4,000
45cm deep
80cm high
£600 - 800
137cm wide
78cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 10
A William IV mahogany extending dining table, c.1835, the moulded top with three additional leaves, raised on gadrooned baluster supports terminating in brass caps and castors, 320cm long
LOT 9
A George II oak dresser, second quarter of the 18th century, the moulded rectangular top above three frieze drawers on cabriole supports, 212cm wide
LOT 11
A pair of Knole sofas, 20th century, each upholstered in red velvet, with studded details and fringing, with giltwood finials, 199cm wide
91cm deep
87cm high (2)
£1,000 - 2,000
LOT 12
A late Victorian walnut stool by Howard & Sons, c.1890, the deep, buttoned, brown leather seat, raised on bulbous turned supports terminating in brass caps and castors, stamped beneath with remnants of a paper label to the stretcher, 142cm wide
68cm deep
31cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 13
A Victorian steel club fender, second half of the 19th century, the buttoned brown leather seat raised on knopped uprights and a plinth base, 187cm wide
57cm deep
56.5cm high
£600 - 800
31cm deep
46.5cm high
£3,000 -
LOT 14
Ferdinand Pautrot (French, 1832-1874), a seated pointer with hare, patinated bronze, bearing signature to base ‘F. Pautrot’, 20cm wide
5,000
LOT 15
Ferdinand Pautrot (French, 1832-1874), a seated setter with duck, patinated bronze, bearing signature to base ‘F. Pautrot’, 20cm wide
16
A pair of brass firedogs in the 17th-century style, late 19th/early 20th century, each with twin sphere uprights above a mask-decorated apron on swept feet, 25cm wide
44cm deep
42cm high (2)
£300 - 500
17
A Persian wool carpet, 20th century, Kashan, the pale field woven with scrolling Shah Abbasi motifs within a wide red-ground border, 430 x 323cm
£800 - 1,200
18
Two pottery models of cockerels, 19th century, one example signed indistinctly to the base, 15cm wide
21cm deep
28cm high (2)
£200 - 300
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A George I black and gilt japanned side table, early 18th century and later, the rectangular top raised on cabriole supports, with all-over chinoiserie decoration,
92.5cm wide
63cm deep
73cm high
£1,000 - 2,000
20
After Emmanuel Frémiet, ‘Pan et Oursons’, a gilt-bronze of Pan playing with two bear cubs, inscribed ‘E. FREMIET’, 38cm wide
10cm deep
19cm high
£600 - 800
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LOT 21
A pair of Louis XIV-style giltwood console tables, late 19th century, French, each with a porphyry top above a gadrooned frieze, raised on square tapering supports united by a scroll stretcher with urn centre, 94cm wide
39.5cm deep
79cm high (2)
£3,000 - 5,000
LOT 22
A Louis XV-style painted and parcel-gilt wood and composition overmantel mirror, 19th century, French, the domed rectangular plate within a moulded frame with applied scrolling leaf decoration, 127cm wide
160cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 23
A pair of ormolu and marble candelabra, early 19th century and later, French, each with three scroll branches, on a turned grey marble column and triform base, 24.5cm wide
24cm deep
68cm high (2)
£300 - 400
LOT 24
A walnut liqueur box, 19th century, Belgian, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the hinged top revealing a fitted interior comprising a suite of glasses and decanters, 35cm wide
26cm deep
28cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 25
An oak dresser base, 18th century, the rectangular top above nine beaded drawers, raised on squat ogee bracket feet, 152cm wide
59cm deep
81.5cm high
£400 - 500
LOT 26
A Persian tribal wool runner, early 20th century, the indigo and ivory fields with a triple-medallioned centre, enclosed by flowers within a triple border, 394 x 151cm
£300 - 500
LOT 28
A George II-style mahogany side table, 19th century, the moulded rectangular top above a frieze drawer, on cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet, 76cm wide
39cm deep
72cm high
£300 - 400
After Joseph Henri Condamin, a patinated bronze figure of a female nude descending a staircase, inscribed ‘Joseph Henri Condamin’ to the circular base, 23cm wide
24cm deep
75cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 29
An imitation rosso antico scagliola column, 19th century, of cylindrical form and raised on an ebonised stepped base, 85cm diameter
113cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 30
After Isidore-Jules Bonheur, a charging bull, patinated bronze, on a naturalistic base inscribed ‘BONHEUR’, 52cm wide
18cm deep
31cm high
£1,000 - 1,500
LOT 27
LOT 31
A pair of Louis XV-style ormolu wall lights, 19th century, each with three scrolling foliate branches,
52cm wide
64cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 32
John Heaviside Clark (c.1771-1863)
A view of London from the Adelphi coloured etching and aquatint, c.1824, published by Samuel Leigh, London 21 x 165cm, framed and glazed
£300 - 500
LOT 33
A pair of maiolica table lamps, 20th century, in chinoiserie style, each with a white ground painted with bamboo and cranes, the base with a ‘TS’ painted monogram and dated ‘1987’, 50cm diameter
55cm high including shade (2)
£200 - 300
LOT 34
A George III-style painted pier table, late 19th/early 20th century and later, with a veneered top above a fluted frieze with central swag, raised on tapering fluted supports
131cm wide
45cm deep
81cm high
£600 - 800
A George IV mahogany breakfront bookcase, c.1820, in the manner of Gillows, the central section with a pair of arch-glazed doors above a secretaire drawer and cupboards below, flanked to either side by further arch-glazed doors, drawers and cupboards on a plinth base,
245cm wide
55cm deep
257cm high
£4,000 - 6,000
36
A George III-style mahogany settee, early 20th century, with a camel back and twin-cushioned seat, upholstered in green fabric, on cabriole feet, 207.5cm wide
95cm deep
92cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 37
An export black-lacquered chinoiserie tripod table, 19th century, Chinese, the circular top with central decoration of figures around a temple, with a birdcage action and tripod base, 60cm diameter
77cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 38
A George III gilt-gesso wall mirror, late 18th/early 19th century, the later oval plate within a segmented twin moulded frame, 71cm wide
98cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 39
A George III fruitwood side table, late 18th/early 19th century, the rectangular plank top on stretchered turned supports,
55cm wide
39cm deep
62cm high
£300 - 500
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LOT 40
A carved and painted wood figural group, 18th century, modelled as St George and the Dragon, 25cm wide
20cm deep
54cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 41
A William IV mahogany breakfast/dining table, c.1830, the circular top above a central carved column, raised on a tripod base terminating in paw feet and castors, 177cm diameter
73cm high
£1,000 - 1,500
LOT 42
A Victorian buttoned leather chesterfield sofa, c.1890, raised on ring-turned oak supports, terminating in caps and castors, 187cm wide
90cm deep
77cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 43
An Edwardian brass club fender, early 20th century, the green leather top supported by square uprights, raised on a plinth base, 168cm wide
52cm deep
52cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 44
A Persian wool carpet, 20th century, the indigo field woven with a central pendant and all-over foliate decoration, within a multi-border,
351 x 312cm
£400 - 600
45
An oak housekeeper’s cupboard, early 18th century and later, with a pair of fielded panelled doors above an arrangement of drawers, raised on bun feet,
157cm wide
50cm deep
216cm high
£400 - 600
46
A fruitwood kitchen table, 19th century, French, the plank top on chamfered stretchered supports, 189cm long
75cm wide
73cm high
£600 - 800
47
A pair of chestnut benches, 19th century, French, each of joined construction with a plank top raised on stile supports,
169cm wide
17cm deep
48cm high (2)
£300 - 500
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LOT 48
A Louis XV-style giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror, 19th century, French, the arched rectangular plate within a moulded frame with shell cresting, 110cm wide
150.5cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 49
A George III oak housekeeper’s cabinet, late 18th/early 19th century and later, of breakfront outline, with four arched panel doors above an arrangement of graduated drawers, 295cm wide
55cm deep
240cm high
£3,000 - 5,000
A chestnut dresser base, 19th century, the rectangular top above three frieze drawers, raised on square tapering supports, 186cm wide
46cm deep
82cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 51
A Victorian buttoned leather chesterfield sofa, late 19th century, with studded detail, raised on ring-turned supports, 198cm wide
90cm deep
64cm high
£200 - 400
A Louis Philippe figured walnut commode, early 19th century, French, the black marble top above a cavetto-moulded frieze drawer and three further drawers, raised on bracket feet, 125cm wide
55cm deep
99cm high
£600 - 800
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LOT 52
LOT 53
A George IV mahogany drum table, c.1825, in the manner of Gillows, the circular top above an arrangement of alternating drawers and dummy drawers, above a reeded column and a triform base, terminating in acanthus-capped paw feet and concealed castors,
105.5cm diameter
74.5cm high
£3,000 - 5,000
LOT 54
A Kazak wool rug, 20th century, Caucasian, the indigo fields with repeating geometric motifs within a triple border,
330 x 159cm
£300 - 500
LOT 55
A George III North Country oak press cupboard, late 18th century, with panelled cupboard doors set between quarter column pilasters with inlaid paterae, above short drawers, raised on ogee bracket feet,
181cm wide
56cm deep
223cm high
£800 - 1,200
56
A George III mahogany musical longcase clock, third quarter of the 18th century and later, the 11¾-inch brass dial inscribed ‘Sam. Davis, London’, with a silvered chapter ring set with Roman numerals, with a chime/silent dial, bell with a musical eight-day movement striking on bells, the hood set with three brass finials, above a long door flanked by quarter column pilasters, raised on bracket feet,
59cm wide
27cm deep
256cm high
£2,000 - 3,000
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A Persian tribal wool runner, 20th century, the indigo and ivory fields with six central diamond medallions, surrounded by further medallions and flower head motifs within a triple border,
505 x 178cm
£400 - 600
A panelled oak settle, first half of the 18th century, the high back above a plank seat and a box base,
193cm wide
61cm deep
108cm high
£400 - 600
A walnut chest of drawers, early 18th century and later, fitted with two short above three long drawers, on bun feet, 104cm wide
58.5cm deep
93cm high
£800 - 1,200
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LOT 60
A pair of blue and white porcelain vases and covers, 20th century, Chinese, each of octagonal faceted form decorated with fish amongst flowers, the domed cover with a Dog of Fo finial, 30cm diameter
54.5cm high (4)
£800 - 1,200
LOT 61
A pair of George III mahogany chests on chests, c.1770, each fitted with two short over five long drawers, with canted corners and brushing slides to the sides, raised on bracket feet, 98cm wide
63.5cm deep
166cm high (2)
£4,000 - 6,000
LOT 62
A walnut chest of drawers, early 18th century and later, fitted with two short above three long drawers, on bun feet,
105cm wide
58cm deep
91cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 63
A wool runner, 20th century, Caucasian, the indigo and ivory fields with repeating stylised flower head decoration within a triple border,
510 x 158cm
£600 - 800
LOT 64
A red-lacquered wooden cabinet, 19th century, Chinese, fitted with two cupboard doors and raised on style feet, the whole decorated with gilt chinoiserie decoration, 94cm wide
46cm deep
110cm high
£300 - 500
57cm deep
90cm
LOT 65
A William and Mary walnut chest of drawers, early 18th century and later, fitted with two short over three long drawers, on bun feet, 100cm wide
LOT 66
A pair of terracotta garden urns, each of campana form with relief decoration, 41cm diameter
high (2)
- 300
LOT 67
A large reconstituted stone garden urn, the flared neck with a basket weave rim, over a similarly decorated body, 101cm diameter
high
FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART
LOT 69
Nora De Rudder (Belgian, contemporary), a mussel shell chandelier, of recent manufacture, of tent and bag form,
80cm diameter
40cm high
£2,000 - 4,000
A carved giltwood coffee table, 20th century, Italian, the rectangular glass top raised on scrolling rococo supports united by stretchers,
120cm wide
70cm deep
48cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 70
A flat-weave wool carpet of Azilal design, of recent manufacture, the central field decorated with repeating geometric motifs to a navy ground, 305 x 255cm
£500 - 700
LOT 68
LOT 71
204cm wide
84cm deep
84cm high
£6,000 - 8,000
A two-seater sofa by Howard & Sons, first quarter of the 20th century, with an arched back and outswept arms, with siège de duvet upholstery and blue H&S ticking, raised on tapering square supports, stamped, labelled and stencilled beneath,
Provenance: Rossie Priory, Inchture, Perthshire; a private collection.
LOT 72
A scumbled pine corner cupboard, 19th century, with a plain triangular pediment, with ebonised moulding, with two pairs of cupboards, the interior painted blue, the upper section with three shelves, and a single shelf to the lower section,
128cm wide
57cm deep
224cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 73
A pair of ‘Blob Lamps’ by Porta Romana, of recent manufacture, each decorated with shaped blue-coloured glass facets, 40cm diameter
84cm high including shade (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 74
A mahogany butler’s tray, 19th century, of slender outline with a shaped gallery and two pierced carrying handles, 92cm wide
42cm deep
11cm high
81cm high overall (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 75
A pair of glass and gilt-metal table lamps, 20th century, each of classical form, with a Corinthian capital over a twisted glass column, on a square base, 35cm wide
27cm deep
37cm high including shade (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 76
A George II walnut kneehole desk, mid-18th century and later, the quartered top above a single frieze drawer, with further drawers flanking a cupboard door, raised on bracket feet,
76cm wide
47cm deep
79cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 77
A pine cricket table, 19th century, with a triangular undertier, 84cm diameter
73.5cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 78
A Suzani-style crewel work hanging, of recent manufacture, Indian, the ground fully embroidered in multicoloured silk threads, with floral and foliate motifs, with a cotton backing, 301 x 247cm
£400 - 600
LOT 79
A mahogany stepladder, 20th century, with a serpentine frame and six steps, 50cm wide
87cm deep
111cm high
£200 - 600
LOT 80
A pair of lined linen curtains in Sanderson ‘Chatelet Toile’, of recent manufacture, with all-over chinoiserie decoration with figures and pagodas, each drop 240cm long
124cm at pleated edge (2)
£400 - 600
LOT 81
An oak refectory table, 19th century but incorporating some earlier elements, the cleated plank top above a plain frieze and turned supports united by stretchers, on block feet,
298cm long
83cm wide
74cm high
£1,000 - 2,000
LOT 82
A patinated bronze figure of the Venus de Milo, late 19th/early 20th century, French, a reduction cast by F Barbedienne after the antique, raised on a plinth base inscribed ‘Napoli 1788’, 12cm wide
10cm deep
41.5cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 83
A pair of George III mahogany plate stands, late 18th/early 19th century, each arched plate support, above a rectangular base with turned rim positions, 31cm wide
14cm deep
39.5cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 84
A group of Richard Ginori porcelain ‘Fish’ plates, 20th century, Italian, comprising an oval-shaped dish and twelve dinner plates, each with a gilt rim and painted with various fish to the centre, green painted factory marks, oval dish 40cm wide
29cm high (13)
£400 - 600
LOT 85
An ash faux bamboo rocking chair, 19th century, with a spindle back and woven rush seat, 49cm wide
57cm deep
106cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 86
A pair of pewter wall sconces, 20th century, German, each in the form of a scallop shell, 15cm wide
5cm deep
15cm high (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 87
A Regenc y-style etched glass lantern by Vaughan, of recent manufacture, with foliate detail, 23cm diameter
73cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 88
A pair of Louis XV-style carved walnut fauteuils, early 20th century, each with open arms and cabriole supports, with all-over rococo decoration, 68cm wide
68cm deep
111cm high (2)
£1,000 - 2,000
LOT 89
Charles Albert Walhain (French, 1877-1936), a carved marble bust of a young gentleman, bearing incised signature ‘CH WALHAIN 1923’ to the side, 45cm wide
28cm deep
61cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 90
A group of four Louis XVI-style wall lights, 20th century, French, each with a tapering backplate issuing two branches and an acorn finial, 31cm wide
13cm deep
44cm high (4)
£300 - 500
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91
Three glazed stoneware vases, 20th century, Continental, each with twin handles and polychrome decoration, largest 25cm diameter
36cm high (3)
£100 - 200
LOT 92
A carved giltwood cur tain pelmet, second quarter of the 19th century, with acanthus detail, 160cm wide
27cm deep
40cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 93
A Regency mahogany étagère, c.1815, the rectangular top with an open gallery, above two further shelves and ring-turned supports, terminating in brass caps and castors, 69cm wide
38cm deep
92cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 94
A pair of bronze and glass ‘Mott’ globe lanterns by Jamb London, of recent manufacture, each with a single light and hanging chain, 30cm diameter, 38cm high including bail, each with a ceiling canopy (4) £800 - 1,200
LOT 95
A pair of bronze, gilt-brass and glass ‘Original’ globe lanterns by Jamb London, of recent manufacture, each with foliate finial, guilloché detail and four lights, with a hanging chain, 40cm diameter 55cm high excluding bail, each with a ceiling canopy (4) £2,000 - 3,000
LOT 96
A pair of grand tour gilt-bronze tazze, late 19th/early 20th century, each with a removable bowl and raised on three dolphin feet, 9cm diameter
8cm high (2)
£200 - 300
LOT 97
A silvered and chased metal plaque, 18th/19th century, in the Renaissance style, depicting a seated personification of Charity with two children in a mountainous landscape, inscribed ‘Caritas’, 15.5cm diameter
£100 - 200
LOT 98
A walnut cabinet on chest, early 18th century and later, with a cavetto cornice above a pair of doors enclosing a fitted interior, the base with two short and two long drawers, terminating in bun feet, alterations, 112cm wide
60cm deep
183cm high
£800 - 1,200
Provenance: The Collection of the late Rosemary and Theo Cutting.
LOT 99
Three Louis XVI-style gilt-brass wall lights, late 19th/early 20th century, French, comprising one larger flanked by two smaller examples, each issuing three branches, larger 42cm wide
28cm deep
59cm high (3)
£300 - 500
LOT 100
An oak letter box, 20th century, of architectural form with a single door, 23cm wide
14cm deep
39cm high
£150 - 250
LOT 101
A pair of glass, verre églomisé and gilt-metal girandoles, 19th century, Continental, each with etched decoration of cherubs and vases of flowers, 17.5cm wide
5cm deep
37cm high (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 102
A modernist cast iron and brass floor lamp by Tom Dixon, of recent manufacture, with a tubular column and ‘X’ frame base, 50cm diameter
160cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 103
A pair of bronze two-light candelabra, late 19th/early 20th century, each surmounted by a winged figure above foliate cast decoration, on a stepped circular marble base,
22cm wide
10cm deep
27.5cm high (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 104
A kilim flat-weave wool rug, of recent manufacture, Afghan, the central field with polychrome geometric decoration,
240 x 183cm
£400 - 600
LOT 105
A patinated bronze figure of Ajax, 20th century, French, after the antique, 14.5cm wide
9cm deep
42cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 106
A Louis XVI-style porcelain and gilt-metal clock garniture, first quarter of the 20th century, French, retailed by ‘Tiffany & Co., Paris’, ‘no. 1844’, the clock of lyre form, with lustre-mounted mystery pendulum and swag-painted enamel four-inch dial, the movement stamped ‘713’, on a cobalt blue pedestal base, together with matching urns issuing three
rose sconces, clock 22cm wide
9cm deep
49.5cm high
urns 32cm high (3)
£800 - 1,200
LOT 107
A Regency rosewood, pollard oak and brass worktable, first quarter of the 19th century, the hinged ratcheted top above a frieze drawer and simulated drawers, with a basket below, on splayed supports terminating in brass-capped castors, 55.5cm wide
41.5cm deep
72cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 108
A pair of lined and interlined curtains in Manuel Canovas cotton, of recent manufacture, decorated with figures in an Italianate landscape in tones of blue and white on a pale ground, with fringe detail to the edges, each drop 250cm long
189cm at pleated edge (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 109
After David Loggan
‘The Entertainment of his Most Excellent Majestie Charles II, in his Passage through the City of London to his Coronation’ four architectural engravings, comprising:
‘The Temple of Concord near Wood Street, Cheapside’;
‘The Triumphal Arch at the Royal Exchange’; ‘Leadenhall Street’;
‘The Garden of Plenty’
45 x 27cm, framed (4)
£600 - 800
LOT 110
A pair of large Louis XVI-style gilt-brass lanterns, late 19th/early 20th century, each with four lights and foliate-cast decoration, 69cm diameter 100cm high (2)
£600 - 800
LOT 111
A carved giltwood and gesso oval mirror, 19th century, with a gadrooned frame enclosing a later glass plate, 80cm wide
101cm high
£300 - 5000
LOT 112
A James II oak chest of drawers, late 17th century, the rectangular top above two short and three long panelled drawers, raised on stile supports,
102cm wide
62cm deep
93cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 113
A pair of Victorian brass single beds, mid-19th century, each tubular frame raised on porcelain castors, and each with linen quilt and hangings in Soane Britain ‘Bergamot Leaf - Sorolla Red’, hanging rails not included, 94cm wide
208cm deep
126cm high (2)
£400 - 600
LOT 114
A pair of brass and glass étagères, 20th century, each with tubular supports set with four pointed finials, united by a pair of shelves, 37cm wide
37cm deep
70cm high (2)
£400 - 600
LOT 115
An Empire-style ormolu and patinated bronze table lamp, 19th century, the slightly tapered column decorated with classical figures and foliage, on a quatreform base with sphinx supports, 17cm wide
17cm deep
58cm high excluding shade
£200 - 300
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LOT 116
A pair of Regenc y-style mahogany open bookcases, 20th century, each of breakfront outline with foliate mounts, the shelves set between neoclassical caryatid pilasters, on a plinth base,
131cm wide
31cm deep
79cm high (2)
£1,500 - 2,500
LOT 117
A collection of three stained-glass panels, 19th century, mounted in lead, one example with The City of London coat of arms, largest 33cm diameter (3)
£300 - 500
LOT 118
A pair of Chinese-style buff glazed table lamps, 20th century, each of baluster shape fitted with four lights, with plain paper shade, 25cm diameter 40cm high excluding fitting
69cm high with shade (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 119
A George III brass and glass hall lantern, 20th century, with scrolling detail and six lights, 48cm wide
41cm deep
159cm high including chain
£300 - 500
LOT 120
Three pairs of wool sateen curtains in Holland & Sherry ‘Canasta’, of recent manufacture, with hand-embroidered velvet mohair appliqué to the leading and bottom edges, with three painted wooden pelmets, overall pelmet width 190cm pelmet projection 30cm deep each length 310cm long, together with two matching cushions (qty.)
£500 - 800
LOT 121
A gilt-bronze Buddha, 20th century, Southeast Asian, modelled seated in dhyana mudra, with a spurious Chinese four-character mark to the reverse, 25cm wide
20cm deep
42cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 122
An oak and leather settee, c.1930, Spanish, with a studded back and seat, on square supports, 107cm wide
57cm deep
71cm high
£400 - 6000
A fibreglass winged torso, of recent manufacture, mounted on a metal stand, 46cm wide
42cm deep
95cm high
£500 - 700
A group of plaster and composite sculptures after the antique, of recent manufacture, including an alabaster model of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a plaster plaque of a cherub, a plaster bust of Poseidon, a bust of Alexander the Great and a painted plaster head of Hypnos, largest 23cm wide
20cm deep
44cm high (12)
£1,000 - 1,500
A grand tour alabaster male torso, 18th century and later, modelled as a Roman male, with cloth draped over one shoulder, restorations and damages, 28cm wide
15cm deep
58cm high
£1,200 - 1,500
LOT 124
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LOT 126
A pair of Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain urns, early 19th century, each with a detachable lid over a body painted with panels enclosing topographical scenes, with a beaded rim and raised on an integral plinth similarly decorated, with descriptive inscriptions underside in red, 13cm wide
10cm deep
24cm high, together with a pair of Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester spill vases, each painted with shells to a pink ground, with a beaded band and gilt-heightened decoration, inscribed and signed in red to the underside, impressed ‘BFB’ crown mark, 8cm diameter
9cm high (6)
£1,000 - 1,500
LOT 127
A bronze capstan candlestick, last quarter of the 16th century, Spanish, the tall socket with a rectangular extraction hole, on a short stem with circular drip pan beneath and a flared base, 14cm diameter
15cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 128
A brass hanging birdcage lantern, 19th century, with a wirework body and an octagonal base, adapted, 48cm wide
48cm deep
73cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 129
A George III-style mahogany tripod table, late 19th/early 20th century, with a shell carved piecrust top, raised on a pierced column and three scrolling supports, 60cm diameter
75cm high
£300 - 500
130
A rosewood stick clock, 19th century, Japanese, with a detachable glazed hood to the top and silvered adjustable characters to the trunk, a verge and foliot escapement, in a fitted wooden box, 6cm wide
6.5cm deep
49cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 131
A Palais Royal burr veneered gentleman’s dressing-table set,
c.1810, French, the mirrored and gilt-tooled leather interior fitted with ivory accoutrements and silver-mounted glass bottles, with a secret compartment enclosing a paper label inscribed ‘HERBERT Palais Royal Galerie de pierre No.20’, with key, 24cm wide
14.5cm deep
9cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 132
A burr elm veneered gentleman’s shaving set, 19th century, French, probably by Palais Royal, with various assembled fittings and silver-mounted glass bottles, 12cm wide
21.5cm deep
8cm high
£300 - 500
133
A pair of George III-style teak night tables, 20th century, each with fret-carved raised shelves and splayed supports, 36cm wide
62cm deep
67cm high (2)
£200 - 400
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A pair of patinated bronze storm lantern stands, 20th century, each with a glass shade above a tubular column and spreading circular base, 26cm diameter
124cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 135
A papier mâché Diablada mask, 20th century, Bolivian (Oruro), in the form of the devil (Tio), with protruding eyes and serrated mirror eyelashes, 43cm wide
42cm deep
39cm high
£500 - 700
The Diablada is an important part of Carnival in several towns in the Altiplano region of Bolivia, Peru, and northern Chile. The Diablada of Oruro, Bolivia, is famous for the large numbers of participants and their elaborate masks and costumes.
For similar examples, see the British Museum Am1985,32.3 and Am1985,32.6.
LOT 136
A Danza de los Tecuanes carved and painted wood ceremonial mask, 20th century, Mexican (Guerrero or Puebla), in the form of a jaguar or tiger, painted with animal motifs in black on a yellow ground, with horn, bone and hair, 37cm wide
32cm deep
61cm high
£500 - 700
137
Five various peat buckets, 19th century, all with swing handles, largest 37cm diameter
57cm high including handle (5)
£500 - 800
Three gilt-metal candelabra, 20th century, Continental, comprising one larger example issuing five arms, and two smaller with three, each with scrolling branches of grapes, lilies and wheat sheaves, and raised on a base of three acanthus leaves, largest 45cm wide
17cm deep
50cm high (3)
£500 - 700
A pair of beech and leather stools, 20th century, Spanish, each of square shape with a slung seat, raised on turned supports united by stretchers, 35cm wide
35cm deep
43cm high (2)
£300 - 500
A brass-clad and verre églomisé pier mirror, 20th century, Spanish, in the manner of Rodolfo Dubarry, with a canted top and border frame enclosing a glass plate, 83cm wide
136cm high
£200 - 400
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LOT 141
A walnut desk, 19th century, American, by the Wooton Desk Company, the arched top above a pair of doors enclosing a fold-down writing surface and a number of pigeonholes and small drawers, raised on castors,
103cm wide
73cm deep
173cm high
£3,000 - 5,000
LOT 142
A kilim flat-weave wool carpet in the style of Barbro Nilsson, of recent manufacture, woven in tones of green, 305 x 246cm
£800 - 1,200
LOT 143
A George III-style oak tripod dining table, 20th century, the circular tilt top raised on outswept supports, terminating in pad feet, stamped ‘HT’, 165cm diameter
77cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 144
A pair of Louis XVI fruitwood wine coolers, late 18th/early 19th century, French, each of oval form with a fluted body, raised on square tapering feet, 55cm wide
39cm deep
36cm high (2)
£600 - 800
LOT 145
A Parian ware figure of the Borghese Gladiator, 19th century, raised on an integral rectangular base, 19cm wide
7cm deep
20cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 146
A Regency painted pine side table, early 19th century, the rounded rectangular top above a frieze drawer, raised on tapering square supports,
92cm wide
50cm deep
78cm high
£300 - 500 LOT 147
A pine letter rack, late 19th/early 20th century, fitted with thirty-six divisions, 71cm wide 84cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 148
Two beech luggage racks, late 19th/early 20th century, each of typical form with slatted detail, larger 62cm wide
42cm deep
46cm high (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 149
A fragmentary stone figure of a mourning Hussar, 19th century, Hungarian, modelled in traditional dress, leaning on a musket, 23cm wide
21cm deep
81cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 150
A pair of George IV mahogany bergère library chairs, c.1825, each with a caned back and seat, with a loose buttoned leather cushion, raised on reeded supports, 50cm wide
65cm deep
86cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 151
A black and gilt japanned occasional table, 19th century, the circular scagliola top with chequerboard decoration, raised on a column and tripod base with chinoiserie detail, 60cm diameter
75cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 152
A Regenc y-style carved giltwood pier glass, 19th century, the frame with neoclassical decoration and column pilasters flanking a twin plate, 96cm wide
186cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 153
A small Louis XV-style giltwood canapé, 20th century, French, with scrolling rococo detail to the frame and supports, upholstered in imitation snakeskin velvet,
76cm wide
54cm deep
65cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 154
A George II-style walnut stool, 19th century, the oval needlework seat raised on knee-carved cabriole supports, terminating in claw and ball feet,
54cm wide
40cm deep
48cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 155
A Charles II oak press cupboard, late 17th century, the boarded top with applied moulded edge, above a stepped cornice and plain frieze, on baluster-turned end columns, enclosing four doors, the lower section with a pair of matching moulded doors, on stile supports,
194.5cm wide
64cm deep
150cm high
£3,000 - 5,000
Provenance: Old Gorhambury House, Hertfordshire.
LOT 156
A walnut throne chair, early 18th century, Italian, with carved open arms and cabriole supports terminating in hoof feet, 67cm wide
60cm deep
115cm high
£400 - 800
LOT 157
A Regency burr elm, sycamore and ebony sofa table, early 19th century and later, the rectangular top with drop ends, raised on scroll end supports, terminating in brass lion paw feet and castors, 133cm wide
57cm deep
71cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 158
A Louis XV giltwood fire screen, c.1750, the shaped rectangular frame decorated with scrolling foliage, surrounding an adjustable silk damask upholstered panel, 80cm wide
41cm deep
120cm high
£400 - 600
Provenance: The Green Drawing Room, Warwick Castle; acquired by the present owner from Cheffins, ‘The Fine Art Sale’, 26 November 2014 lot 667.
The Green Drawing Room at Warwick Castle, one of several rooms created by Robert Greville, 4th Baron Brooke (c.1638-1677), was updated during the middle of the 18th century, around the time that the present fire screen was made, likely as a result of the marriage between Francis, 8th Baron Brooke (1719-1773), and Elizabeth, the daughter of Lord Archibald Hamilton.
LOT 159
A small late Victorian buttoned leather armchair, c.1890, raised on ring-turned front supports, 69cm wide
90cm deep
83cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 160
A William and Mar y-style walnut stool, 19th century, the upholstered seat raised on scrolling supports united by a wavy ‘X’ stretcher, 55cm wide
43cm deep
48cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 161
A large carved giltwood and gesso girandole mirror, 19th century, of oval shape with a tied-ribbon crest and foliate detail, with a pair of scrolling branches, 122cm wide
150cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 162
A walnut vargueño or bargueño, late 18th/early 19th century, Spanish, with gilt-metal mounts, the fall-front enclosing an interior fitted with drawers and compartments, with parcel-gilt architectural detail and ivory inlay, 100cm wide
43cm deep
63cm high, on a later carved and turned stand, 142cm high overall (2)
£7,000 - 10,000
LOT 163
Benjamin Creswick (1853-1946) a terracotta bust of a boy, signed ‘B. Creswick’, and numbered ‘881 35’, mounted on a later wooden plinth base, 24cm wide
16.5cm deep
41cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 164
Three Regency mahogany hall chairs, c.1820, each shaped and moulded back with a medallion painted with a hand, over a solid seat, and raised on sabre supports, 41cm wide
41cm deep
80cm high (3)
£400 - 500
LOT 165
A Regency ebonised wooden bergère library armchair attributed to Gillows, c.1810, of tub shape with caned back and seat, the arms terminating in brass balls, raised on sabre supports terminating in brass caps and castors, with a loose seat cushion, 53cm wide
56cm deep
75cm high
£300 - 500
An ebony and cane chaise longue, 19th century, Anglo-Indian, on double scroll legs terminating in paw feet,
222cm long
68cm deep
78cm high
£1,000 - 1,500
A Victorian walnut campaign chair by John Alderman of London, second half of the 19th century, with a hinged action and removable seat and back, bearing a brass plaque inscribed ‘J. ALDERMAN Inventor PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, 16, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON’, raised on turned supports terminating in large brass castors, upholstered in crimson velvet, 60cm wide
80cm deep
103cm high
£800 - 1,200
Two brass buckets, 19th century, each with a loop handle and flared foot, 32cm diameter
40cm high including handle (2)
£100 - 200
LOT 166
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LOT 168
A pair of George VI oak coronation chairs by W Hands & Sons, c.1937, each of typical form with green velvet upholstery and a crowned ‘GR’ cypher, raised on chamfered square supports, stamped beneath, 49cm wide
40cm deep
96cm high (2)
£200 - 400
A Louis XV-style silvered wooden double bed, 20th century, French, the headboard and footboard with guilloché carved detail and canework, raised on fluted supports, 173cm wide
216cm long
120cm high
£500 - 800
A pair of pine luggage stands, 20th century, each with a raised back and slatted top, on tapering square supports,
70cm wide
45cm deep
41cm high (2)
£200 - 400
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A pair of ebony torchères, 19th century, Italian, each of baroque tripod form, and raised on a walnut stand, converted, 28cm wide
28cm deep
138cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 173
John Marriott Blashfield (1811-1882) mid-19th century, a terracotta figure of Torquato Tasso, modelled wearing a laurel leaf crown and holding a sword and scroll, on an octagonal base, signed ‘J M Blashfield Stamford’ and numbered ‘209’, 24cm wide
18cm deep
55cm high
£400 - 600
A pair of mahogany commodes, late 18th century, Dutch, each canted rectangular top with a dentil-inlaid edge, above three drawers set between a pair of satinwood and marquetry pilasters, raised on tapering square supports, 100cm wide
52cm deep
92cm high (2)
£3,000 - 5,000
LOT 172
LOT 174
A two-seater ‘Connaught’ sofa by Peter Dudgeon, London, late 20th century, in the Howard & Sons style, upholstered in pale foliate fabric, 175cm wide
102cm deep
95cm high
£600 - 800
A brass, glass and verre églomisé coffee table in the manner of Rodolfo Dubarry, 20th century, Spanish, of square form with panelled detail, 101cm wide 101cm deep
45cm high
£400 - 600
A Sarouk wool carpet, second quarter of the 20th century, Persian, 432 x 320cm
£1,500 - 2,500
LOT 175
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LOT 177
LOT 178
A pair of Regenc y-style coromandel and ebonised occasional tables, of recent manufacture, each with a galleried top above two further shelves, set between turned supports terminating in bun feet,
40cm wide
30cm deep
77cm high (2)
£800 - 1,200
LOT 179
A Victorian walnut and button-upholstered ottoman, second half of the 19th century, with a hinged lid and ceramic castors, 107cm wide
67cm deep
50cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 180
A carved stone head of a bishop, 17th century, French, with curled hair under an adorned mitre, the face with incised details and a beard, raised on a metal stand, 23cm wide
21cm deep
43cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 181
A woven wicker ottoman, of recent manufacture, possibly by OKA, of rounded rectangular outline with a hinged lid, 120cm wide
74cm deep
41cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 182
An Orthodox gilt-metal architectural tabernacle, 19th century, probably Russian, composed of four baluster columns supporting a roof with cross finials, all on a metal plinth with red velvet top, 26cm wide
28cm deep
59cm high
£600 - 900
LOT 183
A Victorian mahogany library table, mid-19th century, the rounded rectangular top with an inset leather surface, above three frieze drawers, and raised on turned tapering supports terminating in castors, 136cm wide
90cm deep
78cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 184
A George III mahogany bracket clock, 18th/19th century, the case surmounted by a brass hinged handle above an arched glazed door, the silvered dial with Roman chapter ring, date aperture and inscribed ‘William Bullock, Bradford’, the eight-day movement striking on a bell, 29cm wide
19m deep
42cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 185
A George III mahogany spider-leg Pembroke table, third quarter of the 18th century, the rectangular folding top raised on ring-turned supports united by stretchers, 94cm wide
77cm deep
71cm high
£200 - 400
186
A flat-weave wool rug, of recent manufacture, the central field decorated with stylised poppies on a cream ground, 365 x 269cm
£1,200 - 1,800
187
A grand tour alabaster urn, 19th century, the body with a mask to the centre, flanked by twin loop handles, 30cm diameter
47cm high
£800 - 1,200
188
A group of six papier mâché wine coasters, 19th century, each decorated with gilt foliage, 14cm diameter
5cm high (6)
£200 - 400
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A small George IV rosewood centre table, c.1820, the circular top with coromandel crossbanding, above a turned column with foliate detail and a tripod base, terminating in bun feet with concealed castors, 132cm diameter
71cm high
£1,000 - 2,000
LOT 190
A stained wooden stepladder, 20th century, with three steps set with brass plates, 41cm wide
65cm deep
78cm high
£100 - 200
LOT 191
A mahogany waterfall bookcase, 19th century, with recessed brass handles, a secret cupboard to the reverse accessed from the right-hand side, over three drawers to the base, raised on bun feet, 97cm wide
39cm deep
132cm high
£300 - 400
LOT 192
A George II walnut longcase clock, mid-18th century and later, the dial inscribed ‘Robert Sadler, London’ with Roman numerals, with an eight-day movement, the case later fitted with a coil chime, with damages, 53cm wide
27cm deep
230cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 193
An upholstered ‘Howard’ sofa by Lenygon & Morant Ltd., 20th century, with a straight back and low arms, covered in red woven upholstery, on square tapering beech legs descending on to brass-collared castors, labelled beneath, 195cm wide
95cm deep
80cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 194
A large Regenc y-style carved giltwood mirror, of recent manufacture, with a bold foliate frame surrounding a rectangular glass plate, 140cm wide
200cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 195
A painted leather screen, late 19th/early 20th century, Spanish, with four folding panels decorated with flowers, each panel 41cm wide
184cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 196
A pair of painted aluminium garden cannons, 20th century, each on a wheeled carriage, 48cm wide
90cm long
38cm high (2)
£500 - 800
LOT 197
A Regency pollard oak library centre table, c.1820, in the manner of George Bullock, the octagonal top with an inset gilt-tooled leather skiver, above a triform column with acanthus edging, raised on a tripod base terminating in hairy paw feet and brass castors,
150cm diameter
72cm high
£1,500 - 2,500
LOT 198
A Baccarat ‘Harcourt Empire’ crystal glass table service, 20th century, the fluted bodies with gilt foliate decoration, jug 16cm wide
12cm deep
16.5cm high (27)
£800 - 1,200
LOT 199
A part suite of Moser ‘Lady Hamilton’ glasses, 20th century, Czech, each with six shaped ovals to the glass bowls, and decorated with a green overlay, large wine glasses 11cm diameter 19cm high (77)
£800 - 1,200
LOT 200
A set of twelve crystal glass champagne flutes, of recent manufacture, French, Baccarat, each with a coloured bowl and foot, acid marked ‘Klein 54120 Baccarat France’, 23.8cm high (12)
£400 - 600
LOT 201
A pair of Baccarat glass candelabra, 20th century, each with a pair of candle arms supporting wrythen sconces with prismatic drops, over a wrythen moulded column, acid marked, 25cm wide 13cm deep
31.5cm high (2)
£500 - 700
LOT 202
Bernard-Romain Julien (French, 1802-1871), after Vincenzo Camuccini
Portrait of a man, 1842 lithograph, signed ‘Julien’ in the stone(?) l.l. image 46.5 x 29.5cm
£100 - 200
LOT 203
A wool runner, 20th century, Caucasian, the red field woven with repeating motifs, 324 x 99cm
£300 - 500
LOT 204
A maiolica istoriato panel, 19th century, Italian, decorated in polychrome with ‘The Abduction of Helen from Troy’ after engravings by Marco Dente da Ravenna and Marcantonio Raimondi, after a design by Raphael, with a label to the reverse indistinctly inscribed ‘EIE-RUE’, 27.5 x 41.5cm
£300 - 500
Two maiolica blue and white albarelli, 18th century, Italian, one example inscribed with ‘NVG. ROSAT’, the other ‘VNG.PLVMB’, and decorated with pastoral figures in a landscape, losses, larger 13.5cm diameter
20cm high (2)
£200 - 400
A pair of giltwood wall brackets in the 18th-century style, 20th century, each of scrolling rococo design, 45cm wide
22cm deep
37cm high (2)
£200 - 400
An ebonised pearwood table cabinet, early 18th century, Dutch, with all-over ripple moulding, the pagoda top with a hinged lid above a pair of doors, enclosing drawers with marbled paper interior, raised on bracket feet,
45cm wide
30cm deep
45cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 205
LOT 206
LOT 207
LOT 208
A George III-style oval mirror, 19th century, Irish, the mercury glass plate surrounded by alternating blue and white glass studs,
57cm wide
77.5cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 209
A Louis XV-style carved giltwood console table, 19th century, French, the serpentine brèche violette marble top above a pierced and carved frieze, on scroll cabriole legs, 118.5cm wide
62cm deep
85cm high
£700 - 900
LOT 210
A pair of linen curtains in Vanessa Arbuthnott ‘Flora and Fauna’, of recent manufacture, lined and interlined, decorated with butterflies and meandering vine on a grey ground, each drop 183cm long 190cm wide at pleated edge (2)
£400 - 600
A pair of painted wooden bedside tables by Chelsea Textiles, of recent manufacture, each decorated in duck-egg blue, with a rectangular top above a single short frieze drawer and an undertier, raised on four square supports, 50cm wide
35cm deep
74cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 212
A George IV mahogany and leather bergère library armchair, c.1825, in the manner of Gillows, with a spoon back and scroll arms, upholstered in buttoned red leather, raised on reeded supports terminating in brass caps and castors, 77cm wide
91cm deep
103cm high
£600 - 800
A painted pine cupboard, late 18th/early 19th century, Swiss, fitted with a single panelled door enclosing shelves and painted with floral sprays to a blue ground,
143cm wide
49.5cm deep
192cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 214
An Oushak wool carpet of Sultanabad design, of recent manufacture, the central field with a stylised foliate design on a pale blue ground, within repeating floral borders,
300 x 246cm
£1,200 - 1,800
LOT 211
LOT 213
After Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner
‘Saint Augustine’ 18th century, engraving by Johann Daniel Herz (German, 1693-1754)
60 x 79cm, framed and glazed
£150 - 250
Provenance: From the collection of Edward Croft-Murray (1907-1980).
LOT 216
A Queen Anne silver-mounted tortoiseshell snuffbox, first quarter of the 18th century, of circular form with engine-turned decoration, a central shell motif to the cover, 7cm diameter
3.5cm high
£250 - 350
Two silver-mounted fruit knives, 17th century, Continental, with bone handles, one example painted, largest 18.5cm long (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 218
A George III mahogany chest of drawers, third quarter of the 18th century, the rectangular top with re-entrant corners, above a brushing slide and four graduated drawers, raised on ogee bracket feet,
75cm wide
46cm deep
76cm high
£300 - 500
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LOT 215
LOT 217
LOT 219
A kilim flat-weave wool carpet of Scandinavian design, of recent manufacture, the central field with repeating geometric motifs on a yellow ground, 300 x 250cm
£1,000 - 2,000
LOT 220
A pair of Regenc y-style gilt-metal-mounted marble and slate urns, late 19th century, each with double swan-neck handles and applied female masks to the body, over a fluted spreading socle, and raised on a shaped base and feet, 13cm wide
14cm deep
34cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 221
A small ebonised octagonal mirror, late 17th/early 18th century, Dutch, the mirror plate surrounded by a moulded frame, 20cm wide
22cm high
£250 - 350
LOT 222
A Victorian painted cast iron heraldic crest, late 19th/early 20th century, the crest with a sheep above a knight in armour and scrolls, 48cm wide
44cm high
£200 - 400
Two Benin-style bronze leopards, 20th century, each modelled in a standing position, one gilt and the other with a black lacquered finish, 47cm long
9.5cm wide
29cm high (2)
£400 - 600
A carved and painted wood figure of Saint Anthony of Padua, 18th century, probably Italian, dressed in flowing robes and holding the infant Jesus and a book in his left hand, with remnants of gilt, 39cm wide
31cm deep
74cm high
£300 - 500
After Lorenzo Roccheggiani
A group of prints of Roman, Greek, Etruscan and Egyptian antiquities engravings on paper, each signed ‘Roccheggiani’
19.5 x 30cm, framed and glazed (8)
£400 - 600
LOT 223
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LOT 225
A gilt-brass carriage clock by La Vallée for Asprey, 20th century, Italian, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and Arabic minute divisions, numbered ‘034’, with moon phase display and subsidiary dials for day, date and month, within a five-sided glass case inset with mother-of-pearl panels and lapis lazuli pilasters to each corner, surmounted by a carrying handle with two reclining putti, the movement richly engraved and signed, striking on a gong, with repeater and key,
14cm wide
11cm deep
26cm high
£6,000 - 8,000
LOT 227
A George II-style walnut partners’ desk, second half of the 19th century, the moulded rectangular top above an arrangement of short drawers to each side, raised on knee-carved cabriole supports, terminating in claw and ball feet, 175cm wide
112cm deep
80cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 228
A flat-weave kilim wool rug of Scandinavian design, of recent manufacture, the central field with a rectangular pale orange tooth-edged panel, on a cream ground with further geometric motifs, 245 x 178cm
£600 - 800
Eternal Interiors:
Antiquities, furniture and works of art from a European private collection
The Fine Interiors team are very excited to present the second part of a remarkable European private collection this December, originally comprising a tantalising mix of antiquities and modern art that reflected the sophisticated taste of its owner.
At the core of the selection being offered in the present sale are three Roman marble torsos, embodying the sophistication and artistic prowess of Imperial Rome. Each finely carved - two in the form of athletes and the other as Herakles - they serve as enduring symbols of classical beauty and technical skill, clearly exemplifying why such pieces have long been the archetypal meeting point between style and connoisseurship. Preceding the sale of these ancient sculptures, Sworders were very fortunate to offer a variety of pictures and sculptures from the collection, by renowned European artists such as Marc Chagall, César, Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas and George Lappas, in our Modern and Contemporary Art sale, which realised close to £100,000 in October.
This blend of Roman antiquities and modern masterpieces brings a unique insight into the current dynamics of the auction market. On one hand, the enduring appeal of ancient art is evident in the ongoing demand for Roman sculptures, which continue to captivate collectors with their historical significance and artistic excellence, and, on the other, the market for modern and contemporary art remains vibrant, fuelled by an ever-growing interest in the innovative and the avant-garde.
The antiquities in this sale sit beside a varied assemblage of antique and contemporary furnishings, including a flamboyant ‘Medusa’ dinner service by Rosenthal for Versace, Russian and Greek religious artworks, and several pieces of eye-catching 20th-century design, highlighting the diverse interest of today’s collectors, who are increasingly drawn to pieces that exude character and quality, but are not limited to one particular period and style.
A group of metal Communion chalices, 19th century, Continental, to include a French silver example, largest 13cm diameter 27cm high (5)
£300 - 500
A pair of terracotta table lamps, late 19th/ early 20th century, each of architectural form with moulded foliate detail, with a tapered card shade, 19cm wide
19cm deep
44cm high (2)
£400 - 600
An Empire-style cast iron centre table, 19th century, French, with a square stone top, raised on square supports united by lion mask stretchers, with a scrolling foliate base terminating in paw feet, 140cm wide
140cm deep
76cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 229
LOT 230
LOT 231
LOT 232
A studded iron-clad hobnail safe by Perreymond of Marseille, c.1830, French, of rectangular form with a single door with cast neoclassical foliate mounts and column pilasters, the interior set with a name plate inscribed ‘Perreymond Breveté Marseille’, with three keys, 81cm wide
59cm deep
116cm high
£3,000 - 5,000
LOT 233
Jean-François Crochet (French, b.1949), a pair of ‘Antinea’ wall lights, designed for Terzani, of neoclassical torch form, each with three interlaced wrought-iron rods below a Murano glass shade, 29cm wide
41cm deep
71.5cm high (2)
£300 - 500
A Louis XV Gobelins Chancellerie portière tapestry fragment, mid-18th century, French, worked in wool and silk, depicting a female figure emblematic of Prudence, by Dominique de la Croix or Jean de la Fraye, after cartoons by Guy-Louis Vernansal, Pavillon and Claude III Audran, 129 x 92cm
£3,000 - 5,000
For the same figure, albeit in a slightly different scene, see Sotheby’s, ‘Hôtel Lambert, Une Collection Princière, Volume I: Chefs-d’oeuvre’, 11 October 2022, lot 43.
A pair of studded wooden chests, 20th century, each in the Chinese style with a hinged lid and iron mounts, 60cm wide
50cm deep
50cm high (2)
£200 - 400
A group of four verdure tapestry cushions, 20th century, incorporating 17th-century Flemish verdure tapestry fragments, largest 35 x 45cm (4) £800 - 1,200
LOT 234
LOT 235
LOT 236
LOT 237
A verdure tapestry fragment, late 17th/early 18th century, Flemish, adapted to be a table runner, 227 x 58cm
£500 - 700
LOT 238
A pair of silvered and painted-pine wall lights, 18th century, Spanish or Italian, each with a scrolling foliate backplate issuing one scroll branch, 48cm wide
52cm deep
62cm high (2)
£1,200 - 1,800
A rosewood, tulipwood and marquetry commode or cassettone, late 18th century, North Italian, Lombardy, inlaid all over with neoclassical motifs, set with three graduated drawers and raised on tapering square supports,
124cm wide
57cm deep
87cm high
£2,000 - 3,000
An extensive Rosenthal for Versace porcelain ‘Medusa Red’ dinner service, late 20th century, decorated with baroque-style scrolls, strapwork and Medusa masks, black and gilt printed marks, comprising twenty-four dinner plates, twenty-four chargers, twenty-four coffee cans, etc.,
dinner plates 27cm diameter (180)
£2,000 - 4,000
LOT 241
An Orthodox brass chandelier, late 18th/early 19th century, Northern European, 74cm diameter
122cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 242
A very large oak refectory table in the 17th-century style, 20th century, with a cleated plank top, raised on baluster supports united by stretchers, 402cm long
121cm wide
74cm high
£1,500 - 2,500
241 and 242 241 detail
LOT 243
A harlequin set of twelve carved walnut and studded-leather throne chairs, 19th century, Spanish or Portuguese, comprising a pair of armchairs and ten various single examples, each high back with embossed foliate detail, raised on scrolling supports, armchairs 71cm wide
76cm deep
144cm high (12)
£2,000 - 4,000
LOT 244
A group of five Orthodox icons, 19th century, Russian and the Balkans, each tempera on wood, to include the Christ Pantocrator in a brass oklad, largest 74 x 52cm oklad 36 x 31cm (5)
£1,500 - 2,500
LOT 245
A pair of Orthodox carved and painted giltwood royal doors, 17th century, Greek, each with four sunken panels painted with saints, set amongst densely scrolling foliate decoration in relief, the pointed tops with a pair of putti amongst foliage, 84cm wide
130cm high (2)
£5,000 - 7,000
LOT 246
A wrought-iron torchère, 18th or 19th century, Continental, the circular upper section with prickets and rushlight holders, above a pierced column, raised on a quadriform base, 35cm diameter
150cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 247
A mahogany and satinwood games table in the Sheraton taste, c.1890, the folding rectangular top enclosing a baize-lined playing surface and a roulette table, raised on tapering square supports terminating in brass caps and castors, 116cm wide
51cm deep
74cm high
£400 - 600
248
Alexis Lahellec (French, 20th century), after Niki de Saint-Phalle, a painted papier mâché chair, decorated with geometric shapes in yellow, blue and red, signed and dated ‘ALEXIS LAHELLEC/PARIS/1992’ to the base,
68cm wide
60cm deep
86cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 249
A pair of Orthodox brass liturgical fans or hexapteryga, 18th century, Greek, each with an embossed six-winged seraphim enclosed in a serrated circle, mounted on a modern Perspex plinth, 29cm diameter
47cm high
59cm high overall (2)
£400 - 600
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LOT 250
A mirrored-glass and giltwood altar cross, 18th century, North Italian, Venice, the arms of the cross with fleur-de-lys finials, the centre with an applied floral glass medallion and emanating giltwood ‘sunburst’ rays, 29cm wide
23cm deep
120cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 251
A group of giltwood and painted pine altar candlesticks, 19th century, comprising a pair raised on four paw feet, two other pairs, and one other painted white, largest 22cm wide
20cm deep
86cm high (7)
£600 - 800
LOT 252
A pair of oak and iron console tables, 20th century, Continental, each plank top raised on ‘os de mouton’ supports united by a scrolling stretcher, 212cm wide
55cm deep
65cm high (2)
£800 - 1,200
LOT 253
After Jean Jules Salmson, late 19th century, French, a patinated bronze bust of Mercury, on a stepped pedestal base, 14cm wide
12cm deep
32cm high
£300 - 500
Sido Thévenin (French, 1934-1986) and François Thévenin (French, 1931-2016), a ‘Deu’ bench, c.1985, manufactured by Sawaya & Moroni, with a stitched and studded leather top, over a wrought-iron frame with ‘spearhead’ supports, united by a pierced stretcher,
137cm wide
41cm deep
43.5cm high
£5,500 - 6,500
A pair of painted wooden urns, 20th century, each of typical form, 42cm diameter
57cm high (2)
£200 - 400
A stained wooden altar table, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Chinese, Shanxi Province, the rectangular top raised on a pair of panelled end supports with pierced auspicious motifs, with traces of painted decoration, 266cm wide
77cm deep
85cm high
£1,500 - 2,500
LOT 254
LOT 255
LOT 256
LOT 257
A pair of Chinese-style hardwood open bookcases, of recent manufacture, each with three shelves and a lattice back, above three short drawers and square supports, 115cm wide
41cm deep
204cm high (2)
£600 - 800
LOT 258
Jean-François Crochet (French, b.1949), an ‘Antinea’ floor lamp, c.1980, designed for Terzani, the Murano glass shade raised on three interlaced wrought-iron rods, united by a square stone base, engraved ‘Terzani Design Crochet’, 58cm diameter
183cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 259
A pair of Regency mahogany pedestals, early 19th century and later, each stepped top above a curved door enclosing shelves and a drawer, set between a pair of spiral-fluted pilasters and raised on paw feet, adapted, 49cm wide
62cm deep
113cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 260
A stained beech adjustable easel, early 20th century, with a ratcheted action, raised on ceramic castors, 62cm wide
62cm deep
175cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 261
Philippe Starck (French, b.1949), a ‘President M’ table, c.1984, designed for Baleria Italia, the circular glass top over an angular black-painted aluminium base, cast ‘Philippe Starck Baleri Italia 1984’, 164cm diameter
76cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 262
A pair of Louis XV-style giltwood occasional tables, late19th/early 20th century, French or Italian, each square top inset with a painted pottery tile, 42cm diameter
65cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 263
A pair of painted and parcel-gilt pine column pilasters, 19th century and later, Italian, each with a Corinthian capital above a stop-fluted body, raised on a plinth base, 48cm wide
24cm deep
270cm high (2)
£1,500 - 2,500
A painted wooden console table in the 17th-century style, of recent manufacture, the rectangular top above a pair of baluster supports united by a stretcher, 200cm wide
50cm deep
78cm high
£300 - 500
A pair of large cast iron firedogs in the Renaissance taste, 19th century, each cast with ducal insignia and grotesque masks, set with a classical figure and raised on outswept feet,
137cm wide
76cm deep
113cm high (2)
£800 - 1,200
A collection of Meissen ‘Onion’ porcelain, late 20th century, German, painted with foliate scrolls and sprays, crossed swords marks in underglaze blue, impressed numerals, coffee pot 18cm wide
14cm deep
26cm high (23)
£500 - 1,000
LOT 267
A pair of large Meissen-style porcelain figures, late 19th/early 20th century, modelled as a gentlemen and a lady in 18th-century dress, carrying flowers, restorations, 20cm wide
15cm deep
21cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 264
LOT 265
LOT 266
LOT 268
A pair of gilt-iron candleholders, 19th or 20th century, Spanish, each of scrolling form with a pierced and shaped drip pan, 37cm wide
14cm deep
20cm high (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 269
A pair of Victorian stoneware eagles, second half of the 19th century, 32cm wide
25cm deep
52cm high, together with a pair of buff terracotta chimneypot columns, 44cm diameter
109cm high
160cm high overall (4)
£1,500 - 2,500
LOT 270
A pair of composition stone garden urns, late 19th/early 20th century, Continental, each of campana form with a foliate rim set with a pair of ibex mask handles, above a fluted body and a waisted circular foot, raised on a square socle, 80cm diameter
74cm high (2)
£1,500 - 2,500
LOT 271
A Roman marble torso of a youth,
c.1st century CE, inspired by a Greek original of the 3rd quarter of the 5th century BCE, depicted nude, originally standing in contrapposto with weighted right leg, the left leg slightly advanced, with rounded buttocks below a muscular back emphasised by a sunken depression along the spine,
35cm wide
25cm deep
78cm high,
on a bronzed-metal plinth, 196cm high overall
£120,000 - 180,000
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, ‘Antiquities’, 9 December 1981, lot 225; Sotheby’s, New York, ‘Antiquities and Islamic Art’, 14 December 1993, lot 40.
The present example is almost certainly inspired by an earlier Greek sculpture known as a kouros. These were free-standing statues of nude male youths, depicted as standard looking straight ahead, with arms down by the sides and slightly advancing left foot. Used as both a dedication to the gods in sanctuaries and as a grave monument in Greek society from the Archaic period (c.700-480 BCE), these figures were not a representation of any one individual, but the ‘idea’ of youth, and embodied many of the aristocratic ideals of the day; most notably, that of ‘arete’, a combination of physical beauty and nobility. For a society that revered male beauty and youth, the kouros was the artistic manifestation of these cultural ideals. The methods of definition seen in the present piece correspond to a type of late kouroi of the 5th century BCE, whereby Greek sculptors had attained full knowledge of human anatomy and used it to create harmonious and proportionate depictions of the human body. The lithe torso has a well-defined vertical median line, a semicircular arch defining the lower boundary of the thorax, two transverse divisions depicting the abdominal muscles over round unhooded navel and pronounced iliac crests, overall favouring a more naturalistic appearance in contrast to the geometric and almost abstract patterns seen in earlier types. The stance and build of the torso is particularly reminiscent of the athletic sculptures of the late 5th century BCE Greek artist, Polykleitos, including the Doryphoros or ‘spear-bearer’, today only known from later, mainly Roman, marble copies.
A Roman marble torso of a man, c.1st century CE, the athletic body depicted nude, originally stood in contrapposto with weighted right leg, a chlamys resting on the left shoulder, with rounded buttocks below a muscular back emphasised by a sunken depression along the spine, 56cm wide
40cm deep
96cm high, on a bronzed-metal plinth, 182cm high overall £80,000 - 120,000
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, 25 June 1992, lot 68; Sotheby’s, New York, ‘Antiquities and Islamic Works of Art’, 8 June 1994, lot 65.
This sculpture could represent a god such as Hermes, or a hero such as Meleager or Perseus, based on an earlier type from the 4th century BCE by the Greek sculptor Praxiteles or one of his school. It typifies sculpture from the high-point of classical art, characterised by the contrapposto stance of the original and fully intact piece, with a deeply sat hip and resulting S-curve through the remaining torso. An artistic move developed by Greek sculptors and used throughout the Roman period, these features created dynamic figures designed to be shown to advantage from all angles, as opposed to the front alone, as they were prior to this.
One shoulder is draped with a chlamys, a short cloak similar to a Roman paludamentum, known as the only item of clothing for messengers and young soldiers and also an attribute of Hermes, the messenger god. Other known examples of Hermes display a similarly shaped and hung chlamys, including the ‘Hermes Richelieu’ in the Louvre Museum, Paris, and the Hermes/Mercury from the Andros Farnese collection, in the British Museum; the only difference with these being the present example has the addition of a fibula to secure it in place. Several variants of the pose and styling can be found in the canons of Roman sculpture, as catalogued by Salomon Reinach ‘Répertoire de la Statuaire Grecque et Romaine’ (Tome 1, p.364, p.366, p.367).
For similar examples of Hermes, see British Museum, London, ‘The Farnese Hermes’, no. 1864,1021.1; The Louvre, Paris, ‘Hermès Richelieu, Mercure Richelieu’, no. MR 272/N 829/Ma 573; Vatican Museums, Rome, ‘Belvedere Hermes’, no. 907.
For a similar treatment of the chlamys, see Sotheby’s, ‘Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art’, 2 July 2019, lot 224.
LOT 273
A Roman marble torso of Herakles, c.2nd century CE, probably the Herakles Epitrapezios or Herakles seated on a rock, depicted nude in a slouched position, 44cm wide
36cm deep
65cm high, on a bronzed-metal plinth, 165cm high overall
£70,000 - 90,000
Provenance: The Estate of Gerhardt Liebmann; Harvard University Collection; Sotheby’s, New York, ‘Antiquities and Islamic Art’, 14 December 1993, lot 76.
There are several known examples of the seated Herakles in both marble and bronze, in which the present example shares various characteristics. A marble statue of Herakles seated on a rock from the Metropolitan Museum, New York, itself an adaptation of a Greek statue of the late 4th or early 3rd century BCE, shows the hero seated on a rock with the legs (now missing) extended out to the front and the torso is deeply slouched, displaying a strong curvature of the spine and distinctive horizontal creases around his waist, similar to the present example. Another closely related depiction is a marble statuette in the Cleveland Museum of Art, named ‘Herakles Epitrapezios’ (Hercules on the table), it was either designed to be displayed on a tabletop or is named as such because it shows Herakles seated, as at a table, and possibly resting after completing his ‘twelve labours’.
Another key characteristic of the present figure and the comparable ones discussed here, is that it has the appearance of - although still muscular and well-defined - an older, tired man, that corresponds to depictions of ‘the weary Herakles’; possibly the most recognisable being the ‘Farnese Hercules’, a Roman sculpture from c.216 CE, now housed in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, but based on a much earlier Greek bronze version. In this piece, Herakles is shown resting on a club draped in lion pelts, both known attributes of Hercules, with the addition of apples from the garden of the Hesperides from his eleventh labour in his right hand. The addition of draped material around the back of the torso in the present example could be the remnants of his lion pelts, further reinforcing the Herakles attribution, but even if not, it is not unusual for Herakles to be seen with other draped materials. A final element in the present piece that warrants attention is what appears to be the strands of ribbon resting on each shoulder, also seen in other known examples of the older Herakles, including a 1st-century bronze ‘Statuette of Hercules’ in the Art Institute Chicago, which has the addition of an ivy circlet with ribbon fillet trailing on to the figure’s shoulders.
LOT 274
A Roman marble head of Athena, c.2nd-3rd century CE, after a Greek original of the late 5th/early 4th century BCE, the goddess with centrally parted wavy hair, swept back to the remnants of a long plait at the nape of the neck, wearing a Corinthian helmet, with almond-shaped eyes and slightly parted lips, 21cm wide
30cm deep
33cm high, on a modern Perspex plinth, 47cm high overall
£15,000 - 25,000
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, ‘Antiquities and Islamic Art’, 14 December 1993, lot 42.
For a similar example, see Sotheby’s, ‘Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art: Property from the Collection of Axel Vervoordt’, 5 July 2022, lot 136.
The Greek original of this type was probably made in the late 5th or early 4th century BCE and belongs to a class of helmeted statues of the goddess that are derivative of the Athena Parthenos, a now-lost statue attributed to Phidias that stood in the inner chamber of the Parthenon, Athens.
LOT 275
A grand tour marble figure of the Farnese Hercules, late 18th/early 19th century, Italian, after the antique, 39cm wide
33cm deep
92cm high
£6,000 - 8,000
LOT 276
A Roman marble sarcophagus fragment, c.1st-2nd century CE, carved in relief depicting the lower half of a reclining male figure, with a himation casually draped across his lap, his chair with one visible support terminating in a lion paw foot, 35cm wide
12cm deep
29cm high
£10,000 - 15,000
Provenance: Christie’s, ‘Antiquities’, 14 June 1996, lot 136.
By the 2nd century CE, Roman funerary practices had widely moved away from cremation in favour of burial which led to the use of sarcophagi, in marble for the most luxurious examples, but also other stones, lead and wood. Typically carved in relief on three sides with imagery that reflected the deceased’s interests and cultural beliefs, mythological iconography in particular was a popular subject, and the scenes depicted were often the same as those chosen to decorate homes and public spaces.
The figure in the present example may represent a young immortal such as Dionysos, although the young god is usually seen seated in a chariot or on a panther or elephant, and it is also plausible that the figure represents a heroised young mortal at his own funerary feast. However, there is another similar reclining figure in a relief panel of a Roman sarcophagus depicting The Judgement of Paris, c.200 CE, from the garden facade of the casino of the Villa Medici, Rome. As a mortal shepherd, it is probable that Paris would have been depicted with a younger, fleshier body type, similar to the present example, rather than an older, more muscular one used for god-like figures such as Zeus and Hades.
LOT 277
A Roman marble portrait bust of an Antonine prince, c.140 CE, depicted as a boy, his head turned slightly to dexter, with thick, deeply carved, curling hair and draped in a tunic from the neck, the eyes with incised pupils,
27cm wide
19cm deep
41cm high, raised on a later black marble socle, 54cm high overall
£30,000 - 50,000
Provenance: Lady Geraldine Inglis of Glencorse, believed to have been acquired c.1970s or earlier; thence by descent.
Literature: Klaus Fittschen, ‘Prinzenbildnisse antoninischer Zeit (Portraits of Antonine Princes)’, pp.58, 74.
For other similar examples, see Getty Museum Collection, ‘Relief Portrait of an Antonine Prince’, c.140-150CE, no. 76.AA.73.
The form, carving and quality of the present example is consistent with other known portrait busts of the Nerva-Antonine period. It is a portrait of a child, apparently a boy, made around the middle decades of the 2nd century CE and features, such as the ‘bridges’ in the thick, curling hair and treatment of the eyes, with incised pupils and irises, are apparent in other known works of that date. For an example of the latter, see ‘Marble head of a boy wearing a wreath’, Metropolitan Museum, New York, no. 14.105.1.
The present piece recalls at first glance to be a younger version of an early Type 1 of Marcus Aurelius produced in his teens, about 139 CE, of which some twenty-five examples exist with a small, round, full-lipped mouth, see ‘Bust of Marcus Aurelius’, Capitoline Museums, Rome, no. 279. However, the main difference found in the present example is a lack of the stray locks hanging down the centre of the forehead.
Klaus Fittschen, in his study of portraits of Antonine princes, highlights an almost identical example in the collection at Castle Howard, Yorkshire (plate p.74 a-b), suggesting that it could be an image of Marcus Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus (d. before 138 CE); one of two sons of Antoninus Pius (86-161 CE) who died very young. The scholarship on the two sons is currently limited, however, there is suggestion that there was a cult of him and his brother Marcus Galerius Aurelius Antoninus (d. before 138 CE).
A named image of Galerius can be seen in a coin of uncertain Greek mint, which bears a noticeable familial similarity to the boy in the present example. In addition, there is another unnamed example that bears striking similarity to the Castle Howard bust, a ‘Portrait head of a child in fine-grained white marble’ in the collection of the Museum of Archaeology and Art of Maremma, Tuscany, with another two identical portraits cited by Wegner in Trier, at the Rhineland State Museum collection, no. 29238, and in Copenhagen, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, no. 3358. With the possible existence of five identical portraits of the young boy, it is reasonable to suggest that, even if the attributions are not definitive at this point, the sitter must have been a person of great significance.
LOT 278
A Greek Hellenistic marble head of Aphrodite, c.3rd-2nd century BCE, with softly carved features, large almond eyes and full lips, framed by wavy centrally parted hair,
7cm wide
8cm deep
11cm high, mounted on a metal stand, 20cm high overall
£2,000 - 4,000
Provenance: Acquired from Bruno Cooper Works of Art, Norwich, 14 November 2000; a private collection.
LOT 279
An Egyptian painted wood sarcophagus or coffin lid, Late Period, 26th Dynasty, c.664-525 BCE, with painted stucco overlay depicting a gilded mask, the face with large, wide eyes and framed by a black and gold striped wig and protruding ears, the neck and torso painted with several rows of beaded necklaces, 39cm wide
15cm deep
63cm high, mounted on a metal stand
69cm high overall
£12,000 - 18,000
Provenance: The Andreasson Family Collection, purchased in Sweden, late 1960s; a private collection, USA; a private collection, London; Apollo Art Auctions, ‘Fine Ancient Art, Antiquities & Militaria’, 13 July 2024, lot 1; a private collection, UK, acquired from the above.
For a similar example, see Pelizaeus Museum Heidelberg, inv. no. 5984.
LOT 280
A carved marble bust of Plautilla, late 18th/early 19th century, Italian, after the antique, raised on a turned wooden socle, 36cm wide
15cm deep
58cm high including socle
£1,000 - 2,000
The present busts depicts the young Publia Fulvia Plautilla (d.211 CE), after an antique marble sculpture of the third century CE in the Grand Ducal Gallery at the Uffizi in Florence. The Grand Duke, Cosimo III de’Medici (1642-1723), had this displayed alongside another marble bust of her brother-in-law, Publius Septimus Geta, son of emperor Septimus Severus and younger brother of her husband, Emperor Caracalla; both were supposedly murdered by Caracalla in 211 CE. Although similar in date and style, they were probably not designed as a pair, but they acted as the source of many Grand Tour copies to meet the British appetite for all things Antique in the 18th century.
LOT 281
A core-formed glass amphoriskos, 2nd-1st century BCE, Eastern Mediterranean, with combed decoration and applied handles, 6cm wide
15cm high
£300 - 500
Provenance: a private collection, UK.
LOT 282
Frederick Leslie Kenett (1924-2012)
Six details of the Parthenon Sculptures from the British Museum, London, c.1950. gelatin silver prints,
39.5 x 49.5cm, framed and glazed (6)
£800 - 1,200
Born in Berlin in 1924, Frederick Leslie Cohen (later Kenett) came to England in 1939. After joining the US Intelligence Corps, he developed an interest in photography, later enrolling at the Guildford School of Art to study the subject. He undertook assignments for museums, publishers, governments and collections throughout the world and was once described by the art historian T G Rosenthal, as ‘unquestionably the greatest photographer of sculpting in the world’.
LOT 283
A Queen Anne walnut and feather-banded bureau bookcase, c.1710, with a double-arched top, above a pair of doors enclosing a fitted interior, with a fall-front and three short and three long drawers, raised on bun feet, 104cm wide 59cm deep
208cm high
£3,000 - 5,000
LOT 284
A large wrought-iron hall lantern, 19th century, French, with bevelled glass panels and scrolling foliate decoration, 58cm wide 58cm deep
140cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 285
An ebonised bracket clock, in the 17th-century style, the case with a pierced panel to the pediment decorated with classical motifs, enclosing a 6¾-inch dial with a silvered chapter ring and Roman numerals, pierced foliate and mask spandrels, and a twin chain movement striking a bell, 31cm wide
21cm deep
45cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 286
A pair of George III-style painted mirrors, of recent manufacture, each with rococo decoration, 60cm wide
116cm high (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 287
An Empire gilt and painted pine pier table, early 19th century, French, the white marble top above a foliate frieze, raised on a pair of swan supports and an inverted breakfront base, with alterations,
100cm wide
55cm deep
89cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 288
A large Oushak wool carpet, of recent manufacture, decorated with multicoloured geometric motifs to a dark green ground, within a blue ground border, 470 x 347cm
£5,000 - 8,000
289
A Victorian oak library bookcase in the George II style, late 19th century, with in inverted breakfront cornice with egg-and-dart detail, above open shelves and a cupboard base, 124cm wide
43cm deep
251cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 290
A vernacular elm and fruitwood elbow chair, first half of the 19th century, with a pierced splat centred with a bullseye roundel, raised on ring-turned supports united by a stretcher,
56cm wide
52cm deep
84cm high
£100 - 200
291
A Persian Heriz wool carpet, 20th century, the central field with a stylised floral medallion on a warm red ground, with ivory-coloured spandrels within repeating foliate borders, 325 x 242cm
£400 - 600
LOT 292
A pair of Regenc y-style étagères, 20th century, each with three graduated tiers supported by flared supports terminating in scroll ends, 50cm wide
50cm deep
116cm high (2)
£300 - 500
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A Victorian carved giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror, mid-19th century, the frame decorated in the rococo taste, bearing a label for ‘W. Spriggs & Co.’ to the reverse, 156cm wide
159cm high
£1,000 - 2,000
After Israel Silvestre ‘Fountain of the Dragon at the Palace of Versailles’ engraving, indistinctly inscribed within the plate
36.5 x 49cm, framed
£100 - 200
A George III mahogany wing armchair, third quarter of the 18th century, upholstered in pale silk damask and raised on square supports united by stretchers, 75cm wide
75cm deep
115cm high
£1,200 - 1,800
LOT 293
LOT 294
LOT 295
LOT 296
A grand tour patinated bronze bust of Lucius Verus, late 19th century, raised on an integral flared plinth, 13cm wide
11cm deep
27cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 297
A grand tour micromosaic paperweight, 19th century, Italian, inlaid with the Doves of Pliny on a cartouche-shaped slate panel, 10.5cm wide
7cm deep
2cm high
£200 - 300
LOT 298
A pair of painted wooden flambeau wall lights, 20th century, each with a backplate in the form of a tied bow issuing a flaming torch, 16cm wide
23cm deep
47cm high (2)
£100 - 200
LOT 299
Two pairs of lined and interlined chintz curtains, 20th century, with floral decoration to a pale ground, each drop 278cm long
100cm at pleated edge (4)
£200 - 400
A set of four Gothic Revival gilt-brass and painted altar candelabra, early 20th century, each of slanted form set with seven lights, with scrolling foliate decoration and centred with an angel, raised on three wyvern feet, 69cm wide 26cm deep 58cm high (4)
£600 - 800
A set of three Arts and Crafts textile panels, late 19th/early 20th century, woven with a Persian Safavid design, each approximately 240 x 110cm (3) £600 - 800
A George I needlework sampler, early 18th century, worked in predominantly tent and satin stitch with polychrome silk and metal threads on canvas, the central cartouche enclosing The Lord’s Prayer, signed ‘Susannah Arrowsmith’ and dated ‘1721’, within a border of meandering vines, trees and exotic birds, with angels, putti or a king’s head to the corners, 31 x 32cm, in a glazed and ebonised frame, 36 x 38cm £300 - 500
LOT 300
LOT 301
LOT 302
LOT 303
A Charles II needlework picture of Belshazzar’s Feast, mid to late 17th century, worked in tent stitch with polychrome silks on canvas, depicting the feast, with writings on the wall ‘Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin’, needlework 25 x 35.5cm, in a glazed and parcel-gilt frame, 31 x 42cm overall
£1,500 - 2,000
This needlework depicts the story of the great feast of Belshazzar, from Daniel 5:1-31. Belshazzar died the very night of the feast after Daniel told him that he was ‘weighed in the balances and found wanting’. The scene has been portrayed in art by Rembrandt, in music by George Frideric Handel and Johnny Cash, and in poetry by Lord Byron and Emily Dickinson. It has also given us the common expressions ‘the writing’s on the wall’ and ‘your days are numbered’, indicating a sure and soon danger.
LOT 304
A Victorian folk art embroidery, mid to late 19th century, depicting a spaniel lying on a red cushion, worked in polychrome silk threads and cream ‘fur’ on a felt ground, 42 x 53cm overall, in a glazed bird’s-eye maple frame
£200 - 400
LOT 305
A group of four needlework samplers, 19th century, each worked in multicoloured threads on a canvas ground, with verse, alphabet and spot motifs, largest 25.5 x 30cm, all framed and glazed (4)
£100 - 200
LOT 306
Two pairs of crewelwork panels, the crewelwork 19th/20th century, worked in polychrome wool threads in predominantly satin, long and short stitch with French knots, on a cotton twill ground, each panel hand-embroidered with a 17th century-style tree of life design, figures in a landscape, animals and exotic birds, each length 167 x 122cm (4)
£400 - 600
LOT 307
A George III silk needlework sampler, late 18th century, signed ‘Sarah Burlton’ and dated ‘1792’, with ‘The Universal Law of Equity’ within a border of trailing stems and flowers, 66 x 55cm, framed £100 - 200
305
Three Victorian needlework samplers, 19th century, each worked in multicoloured threads on a canvas ground, with verse and spot motifs, signed and dated, largest 49 x 30cm, each framed and glazed (3)
£100 - 200
LOT 309
A folk art needlework picture, first half of the 19th century, worked in multicoloured wool threads in predominantly long stitch and French knots, depicting a recumbent tiger in a landscape, 42.5 x 54cm, framed and glazed
£200 - 400
An oak ‘os de mouton’ occasional table, 19th century, with a glazed top, decorated in needlepoint and appliqué with a cockatoo amongst flowers, raised on scrolling supports united by stretchers, 69cm wide
59cm deep
54cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 311
Two shagreen cased travelling cutlery sets, late 18th century, French, comprising one set of two silver-mounted fruit knives, and another with two ebony and silver-mounted fruit knives and a spoon, larger case measures 4.5cm wide 3cm deep
20cm long (7)
£600 - 800
LOTS 312-319
Spare lots
LOT 308
LOT 310
The Heart of Art | McCleave Collection’s Triumph at Sworders
Sworders’ autumn Modern and Contemporary Art sale, held over two memorable days on 1 and 2 October 2024, left an indelible mark on the art world. Central to the event was an exceptional private collection curated by David and Pam McCleave, whose extraordinary selection of artworks helped propel the sale to an impressive total of £1,475,539 (including buyer’s premium), securing its place as one of the most successful sales in Sworders’ history.
David and Pam’s journey as collectors began in the late 1970s, fuelled by friendships with the artists they admired. David McCleave, affectionately known as ‘Big Dave’ at the Chelsea Art Club, actively sought artists whose work resonated with him, including Terence Cuneo and Ruskin Spear - two figures who profoundly shaped the McCleave collection. What distinguished their collection was its embodiment of friendship; the artworks were not mere acquisitions but cherished mementos of shared stories, experiences, and personal connections.
Terence Cuneo (1907-1996), in particular, held a special place in David McCleave’s heart. Their serendipitous relationship began when David, a devoted admirer, discovered that Cuneo lived nearby and arranged a visit. This encounter blossomed into a friendship that allowed McCleave to witness Cuneo at work in his studio and acquire many pieces directly from him. Rich with personal history, these works featured delightful details, such as Cuneo’s signature hidden mice, adding a playful touch to otherwise serious scenes. A highlight of the auction was the iconic ‘Flying Scotsman’, which sold for £37,700.
Another pivotal artist in the McCleave collection was Ruskin Spear (1911-1990), renowned for his intimate portrayals of Hammersmith life. Works such as ‘The Sherry Bar’ (£36,400) and ‘The Arty Tie’ (£18,200) reflected a deep appreciation for the everyday people and places that surrounded him. David’s admiration for Spear developed into a friendship, rooted in their shared love of life’s simple pleasures.
The McCleave collection extended beyond paintings to include works by Pop artists like Sir Peter Blake and Richard Hamilton, capturing the essence of the ‘Swinging Sixties’, as well as iconic photographs by David Bailey and Terry O’Neill. Each piece reflected the McCleaves’ eclectic tastes, spanning from the romanticism of Sir Alfred Munnings to the countercultural energy of the 1960s.
This auction was particularly poignant, marking the culmination of David and Pam’s passion project. During the lockdowns, they meticulously organised their collection of 250 artworks in preparation for auction. Following David’s passing in December 2022, Pam chose to carry on with their plans, transforming this sale into a celebration of their shared journey. Sworders was privileged to bring these artworks to market, and the auction’s success stands as a testament to the McCleaves’ profound love for art and the lasting legacy of their collection.
*all sold prices listed include fees
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Martin Brothers Pottery | Pioneers of Stoneware
The Martin Brothers Pottery, established in the late 19th century, is renowned for its innovative stoneware and distinctive designs, which have left a lasting impression on the world of ceramics. The four Martin brothers - Robert Wallace, Charles, Edwin and Walter – brought together a combination of artistic vision, craftsmanship and technical expertise that helped them create some of the most original and sought-after pieces in late 19th and early 20th-century pottery.
Their story begins in 1877, when the brothers were alerted to a possible site for their pottery in Southall, thanks to the support of a local farmer, Mr Baxter. Being familiar with the Southall area, Baxter immediately saw the potential in the property and helped them secure the location. Its proximity to London and useful transport links for materials was a key consideration. This site would eventually become their place of production. Shortly after, the brothers expanded their business by acquiring a shop in Holborn, London, where they could sell their work and connect with customers in the bustling heart of the city.
Early Challenges and Perseverance
Although the Southall site marked the beginning of their production, success was not immediate. The first few firings in their kiln were plagued with problems, resulting in less-thanperfect pieces. Firing ceramics is a delicate process that requires precise control of temperature and atmosphere, and these early setbacks were not uncommon for a new venture. However, the Martin Brothers were undeterred. They adjusted their techniques and persevered, determined to master the complexities of firing stoneware and producing the high-quality pieces for which they would eventually be known.
Their tenacity was rewarded and the brothers gradually refined their methods, developing a range of glazes, forms and designs that set their work apart. One of their key innovations was the development of salt-glazed stoneware, which gave their ceramics a distinctive textured surface. This technique became a hallmark of their work and helped solidify their reputation as master craftsmen.
The Art of Martin Brothers Pottery
The work of the Martin Brothers is characterised by its originality and the diverse range of influences they incorporated into their designs. Their ceramics often featured grotesque, anthropomorphic figures, such as the famous ‘Wally Birds’, which were whimsical, often grotesque, bird-like creatures with human expressions. These pieces were both humorous and artistic, drawing attention from collectors and critics alike.
In addition to these imaginative designs, the Martin Brothers were influenced by the Gothic Revival, medieval art and nature. They created intricate vases, jugs and tiles with detailed decoration, some of which were inspired by marine life, birds and natural forms. Their use of bold, earthy glazes - often in shades of brown, green, and blue -enhanced the texture and depth of their pieces, making them visually striking.
Legacy and Influence
Despite their early struggles, the Martin Brothers went on to achieve significant success, and their work is now highly prized by collectors. Their ceramics were recognised for their innovative approach, blending art and functionality in ways that were ahead of their time. The brothers operated their pottery until 1914, after which their production gradually declined. However, their influence on British art pottery endures, with their pieces regularly fetching high prices at auctions and being displayed in museums around the world.
The Martin Brothers’ contribution to the world of ceramics was not just in their technical innovations, but also in their willingness to push the boundaries of traditional pottery. Their eccentric designs, meticulous craftsmanship, and bold use of materials created a legacy that continues to inspire contemporary ceramic artists. From their humble beginnings in Southall to their iconic status today, the Martin Brothers remain a testament to creativity, perseverance and artistic excellence.
Design Tuesday 28 January 2025
Alex Froggatt | design@sworder.co.uk
From Attic to Auction - Holkham | The Attic Sale
Since April of this year, Sworders have been busily working alongside the collections team at Holkham Hall in Norfolk on a once-in-a-lifetime sale, consisting of hundreds of items of furniture, sculpture, ceramics, silver and works of art from the attics and cellars of the great Palladian house.
It is not unusual for once-loved items to become surplus to requirements and be moved to the loft or into storage, held on to ‘just in case’ or out of sentimentality. Despite their grand surroundings, the owners of Holkham feel no different, and the time has come for a clear-out and to offer these precious artefacts – many of which have been stored away for decades – to new owners, who will relish the opportunity to be the proud possessor of a little piece of the hall’s history.
The Earl of Leicester, who has run the estate since 2006 and succeeded to the earldom in 2015, says he hopes buyers ‘will see these with a fresh pair of eyes and give them a new lease of life’. He continues, ‘I undertake this exercise with mixed feelings. I am, like some of my ancestors, something of a hoarder, but equally I realise how cathartic decluttering can be and that one shouldn’t be too sentimental about things’.
A primary motivator for the tidy up has been the introduction of behind-the-scenes attics and cellars tours, one of the many initiatives Holkham has developed in recent years to give visitors a broad and holistic view of a modern-day working estate. However, the task of creating ‘a clear space to enable tours to flow easily’ was a daunting one, with hundreds of items ‘stuffed’ into every available nook and cranny. With advice from Holkham’s former Collections Co-ordinator, Katherine Hardwick, and Maria de Peverelli of Stonehage Fleming, Lord and Lady Leicester worked through the list in bite-sized pieces, category by category, to select around 450 lots to be auctioned on-site at Holkham on 11 February 2025.
Many of the pieces are Coke family heirlooms with provenance tracing back to the 18th and 19th centuries, including significant historical pieces such as Roman marble sarcophagus fragments collected by the 1st Earl on his grand tour, and a group of 18th and 19th-century plaster portrait busts which rarely come to market. Despite this, the sale is incredibly varied and also includes many highly affordable pieces, including clocks, Victorian china and plenty of furniture, creating a fully rounded interpretation of the classic country house ‘attic sale’.
As the first auction of its kind in Holkham’s history - preceded by a special four-day viewing period utilising the state rooms, cellars and Lady Elizabeth Wing - it is very likely to attract considerable domestic and international interest. It is highly unusual to have an auction on-site at a country house nowadays away from all the mod-cons of the saleroom, and holding the sale and viewing at Holkham will provide bidders with a unique opportunity to visit and see where their purchases once called home.
An online preview of ‘Holkham: The Attic Sale’ is available to view now on sworder.co.uk and printed catalogues can be pre-ordered for delivery in the new year.
Holkham | The Attic Sale Tuesday 11 February 2025 privatecollections@sworder.co.uk
Better by Design | The Principal Contents of Boden Hall
As we make our way down a picturesque, tree-lined drive, we arrive at Boden Hall, an unlisted Georgian residence of remarkable grandeur nestled in the heart of Cheshire. Once home to a distinguished Staffordshire potter from the renowned Johnson Brothers, this elegant estate epitomises classic country living, brimming with history and charm. The potter’s craftsmanship is evident throughout, particularly in the beautifully tiled floors that grace both the house and its outbuildings—a testament to his legacy.
Upon entering, we are greeted by soaring ceilings that create an airy ambience, while tall sash windows allow natural light to flood the rooms. The marble fireplaces serve as stunning focal points, perfectly complementing the carefully curated selection of period furniture and fine paintings that are set to feature in Sworders’ upcoming sale of the principal contents in March 2025.
Sworders has earned a nationwide reputation for successfully conducting auctions of significant collections. This esteemed standing is built on a foundation of professionalism, integrity and an unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional results. Such a reputation has been instrumental in securing the sale at Boden Hall, reflecting the trust and confidence that both sellers and buyers place in Sworders’ expertise.
The most recent custodian of Boden Hall, a talented interior designer by profession, skilfully transformed the interiors during her tenure. With a keen eye for detail and an innate sense of style, she curated each space with a perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort, enriching the estate’s historical appeal while infusing her own unique style.
Among the remarkable selection of artworks, a standout piece is an oil on canvas by Sir John Lavery RA RSA RHA (1856-1941). Born in Belfast, but later moving to Glasgow, Lavery is held in high esteem by both his fellow Irish and Scottish nationals. Following his time as an official First World War artist, Lavery was both knighted and elected to the Royal Academy. Interest in his paintings has continued and he is much admired for his striking portraits and evocative depictions of the social and cultural life of his era. The featured artwork, depicting the artist’s beautiful wife and stepdaughter, is estimated to sell for £200,000-£300,000.
In addition, ‘Morning Sunshine’, an enchanting oil painting by Newlyn painter Harold Harvey (1874-1941), carries an estimate of £25,000-35,000. Known for his impressionistic landscapes and rural scenes, Harvey was active in the early to mid-20th century and often depicted the beauty of the English countryside, capturing the interplay of light and colour in his work.
The selection of fine furniture further highlights the elegance of Boden Hall, featuring an 18thcentury painted, carved wood and marble console table, estimated for sale at £2,000-3,000, alongside a pair of William IV Gothic Revival oak card tables, pitched at £3,000-5,000. These exquisite pieces not only reflect the refined tastes of their former owner, but also exemplify the quality and craftsmanship characteristic of important country estates.
Sworders is honoured to present this extraordinary collection, continuing its tradition of connecting exceptional pieces with discerning collectors. Further details will be shared early in the New Year. Better by Design | The Principal Contents of Boden Hall Tuesday 4 March 2025
Take a Seat | William Carr and Chairfinder
Chairfinder, based near Darlington in the north-east of England, is a familyrun business with a flair for unique, fine and beautifully crafted chairs and interior items.
Run by the ever-passionate William Carr - who scours the country looking for exceptional and distinctive items as well as collaborating with contemporary artists and designers - he shares our appreciation and enthusiasm for the seamless integration of antique furniture into the modern home. With this in mind, we decided to ask William a few questions about what led to the creation of Chairfinder…
Was there a particular moment of inspiration for Chairfinder?
It took years of deliberation and processing whilst working in the antiques world. I was constantly being inspired and influenced by the incredible objects and places that I found myself in, but there was a consistent desire and obsession purely for the chairs. I founded Chairfinder during the first pandemic lockdown and treated it as a hobby for the first year, however, my sheer love and passion for it became too much to ignore.
Have you always been a part of the world of art and antiques?
Since I was a little boy, I have gone bottle digging with my parents and searching over recently ploughed fields for interesting artefacts. But from the age of fifteen years old, I began to take a real interest in antiques, and furniture in particular. My father has dealt in antiques as a hobby for most of his life and he has had a huge influence on me, training the eye and discussing at length what we liked and why. After university, I went on to codirect a business transporting fine art and furniture, working alongside my father for three years.
What is the most memorable piece you have dealt with?
This is a difficult question, as I get attached to lots of truly special chairs that I’m lucky enough to own, even for a short while. However, the one chair that lives at home with me would have to be the most memorable. It marks the start of my journey into really putting my hand in my pocket and paying for quality. It was sold at auction with very good provenance - coming from the Gainsborough estate, near Rutland. Myself and my father cleared the contents of this property and transported them to their chosen auction house ready for sale. Amongst the pieces was a late seventeenth century, Continental, highback walnut chair. Possessing the most astonishing features, with an inlaid Ibex in the splat and hairy claw feet to name a few, it also retains its original mohair velvet seat. I actually sold this chair shortly after purchasing it and, as the years went by and my education developed, I had to work very hard to purchase
the chair back for its merit but also for the sentimental value it holds for me.
What do you think will be considered ‘antique’ one hundred years from now?
I often ask myself this question; I think nostalgic items such as playing cards that me and my friends used to collect, swap and deal at school will be highly sought after. Any advertising or related memorabilia attached to favourite cartoons, cereals and so on. No doubt iPhones and iPods will become rare and wanted, as they are now a huge part of our day-to-day lives - they are expensive, well-designed objects. Vinyl records are due a more universal revival. We are so fast in everything we do as a society now, but records offer a fun way to slow life down, taking our time to select and place a piece of music or story that you truly stop and listen to. They are very aesthetically pleasing and tactile objects, paired with some wonderful artistic flair to their album covers.
What would you say are the benefits of using auction houses? And what draws you to Sworders in particular?
Auction houses can offer astonishingly good value on incredibly well made items, and I always recommend as many people as I can to take an interest, even if it’s a more modern aesthetic that they desire. Auctions often present some of the most exciting items available to purchase or to just view and learn from, and they get access to places and things that every antique dealer/ enthusiast dreams of. Sworders have always impressed me immensely with their efficiency, presentation and wonderful customer service skills. I have bought at Sworders for several years now with assured trust in their team and professionals - they are always at the top of my ‘To View’ list and I hold them and their establishment in the very highest regard.
What advice would you give to someone who is new to using auction houses?
I think a good piece of advice is to do your very best to view the item in person, to get a better sense of the item’s scale, colour and overall appeal. However, if this isn’t possible - which is highly common for someone like myself as I’m often circulating around the UK on a weekly basis – then the next best thing is to utilise the auction house’s staff by requesting extra images and a condition report of the item, so you can have more trust and confidence in your purchase. Having a telephone call with the specialist about the item can, again, answer lots of queries to put one’s mind at rest prior to bidding; this is something that Sworders excel at and I, for one, am incredibly grateful for their service. Finally (if time permits) I recommend treating a visit to an auction house such as Sworders as a day out, taking your time to carefully view whatever wonderful sale they may have recently curated - and to enjoy their delicious on-site catering facilities!
Franklin & Hare | The Craft of Upholstery
Franklin & Hare are a family-run business based in the historic town of Buckfastleigh, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Owned by Rich and Hannah, the pair share a deep understanding and passion for interiors, antiques, and furniture.
With over twenty years of experience, they specialise in traditional, highquality re-upholstery, and handcrafted, sustainable, bespoke furniture made from natural materials.
We sat down with Hannah and asked her a few questions about Franklin & Hare, and how the upholstery process works.
Tell us about Franklin & Hare and yourselves – what inspired you both to start the business?
Rich started his upholstery career when he was offered at job at Kingcome Sofas, and it was there that he trained to be an upholsterer in their Devon workshop. Rich was brought up around antiques and spent a lot of time with his dad going to various fairs and markets looking for unique pieces. Franklin & Hare grew from there and by 2014 the business was in full swing. We have had a couple of shops in Ashburton, where we sold a variety of antique furniture, restored antique seating and offered our reupholstery services. We soon outgrew the shop set-up and moved to our workshop in Buckfastleigh. With the business quickly growing, I joined Rich in 2021 and Franklin & Hare became a partnership. Rich and I have a shared passion for both antiques and interiors, having carried out renovations to two Victorian houses alongside running the business over the last four years.
What are the benefits of upholstering furniture rather than buying new?
A huge part of our business and ethos is antique restoration; we understand the importance of heirlooms and keeping family heritage alive. This investment gives you the opportunity to pass something down to future generations. It is why we feel so passionately about traditional upholstery, using natural materials along with the traditional methods means we have the confidence it will stand the test of time.
Reupholstery is a way of getting creative and really showcasing your own style and personality, as you have free rein of what fabrics and finishes to use to make that piece your own. This cannot be brought off the shelf.
Reusing furniture also has a massive effect on the planet. Every year millions of pieces of furniture go to landfill; we live in a throw-away society and our ethos is to educate customers into investing in quality furniture which can be handed down to future generations. It is a great way of living a more sustainable lifestyle.
What to look for when buying furniture to reupholster (and what to avoid)?
To feel confident you are investing in the right piece of furniture, we would always recommend checking over the frame - you want to be feeling for any movement and potential wobbles. Ensure the legs are secure and glance over them to check if they have had any historical repair work carried out. You can delve into the legs further by checking to see if the rear legs have a maker’s stamp, or if they still have the original castors. It can be hard to tell what lies beneath the original fabric, but if you have the opportunity to strip off the fabric, do so, as this will enable you to assess the condition of the stuffing beneath. If the chair is sprung, have a feel around to see if you can feel the springs through the stuffing, because if you can feel the coils, this could suggest additional or new stuffing may be required. Another way of checking if a new seat or back is required is checking the hessian inside the chair itself, to see if it is still intact or if it has perished or torn. You can do this by flipping the chair upside down and looking between the webbing to check the underside of the front lip of the chair - if you can see the hessian, ensure it is still intact. You can do the same with the back of the chair by removing fabric on the outside back (if this is possible).
Are there different methods of upholstery?
There are many upholstery methods, particularly with traditional upholstery, as there are various hand-stitching techniques and different ways to hand-lash coil springs etc. Traditional upholstery is based around building up individual layers by using natural materials such as hair and coir, however, there are also contemporary alternatives such as foam and latex which are less labour-intensive. We specialise in traditional upholstery, but also offer foam alternatives such as Ultraflex and natural latex to our customers, to help eliminate nasty chemicals.
What fabrics are you finding popular at the moment, with current upholstery trends?
Small prints are very popular at the moment and it’s a good subtle way of adding a splash of colour and texture without being too bold. Linens are always a classic and timeless choice; they are nice to work with from an upholsterer’s perspective and look great. The skirt has made a return - and I personally love a skirt, but I know they are like Marmite! A ruffled skirt in a floral fabric seems to be a popular combination.
In our sale, we have a pair of George III mahogany side chairs. Could you walk us through the upholstery process with them?
A beautiful pair of chairs, consisting of a traditional stitch and stuffed seat pad. Starting with the webbing, this would act as your base, this would then be topped with hessian, then a layer of coir which would be ‘teased’, then an additional layer of hessian is added and tacked in place ready to be blind stitched. This secures the coir beneath, adding strength, then the handstitched rolled edge is added, offering optimum stability and longevity. Once the stitch work is completed, a layer of hair is added, topped with a layer of Woolcott and finished off with calico, before the top cover is then fitted.
Sworders x Young Lives vs Cancer
At Sworders, community and compassion are integral to our ethos, demonstrated by our tradition of supporting a chosen charity each year. This initiative invites our employees to nominate and vote for organisations that hold personal significance. In 2024, we are honoured to champion Young Lives vs Cancer , an organisation which provides vital support and resources to help children and young people (0-25), along with their families, find strength during the challenges of diagnosis and treatment.
In September, we hosted a special event at our Stansted Mountfitchet salerooms in support of Young Lives vs Cancer . The evening featured a drinks reception and an exclusive preview of our October Modern and Contemporary Art sale. Attendees were treated to an insightful talk by Amy Scanlon, Head of Paintings, and had the opportunity to hear inspiring stories from individuals who have directly benefited from the charity’s life-changing services.
We actively engage in various in-house fundraising initiatives. One such event was our popular Bake Off, showcasing an impressive array of culinary talent. The competition culminated in the crowning of our star baker for an outstanding Tunisian Orange Cake, raising an impressive £270 for the cause.
As the year draws to a close, we eagerly anticipate our final fundraiser - Christmas Jumper Day on 12 December. This festive occasion will see our staff embracing the holiday spirit in vibrant, seasonal attire, all while rallying together to raise crucial funds for Young Lives vs Cancer. Through these collective efforts, we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting the charity’s mission, making a tangible difference, one joyful event at a time.
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Day Two
Wednesday 4 December at 10am
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A Gothic Revival gilt and enamelled brass plafonnier, 20th century, the bowl with twelve sconces, suspended from pierced chains, with a foliate terminal, 70cm diameter
166cm long including chain
£400 - 600
LOT 321
A George I-style carved giltwood and gesso pier mirror, 19th century, the arched top with scrolling foliate decoration, above an acanthus-detailed frame enclosing a glass plate, 60cm wide
128cm high
£300 - 500
322
A painted pine commode, 19th century, Continental, the shaped top above four drawers united by fluted column pilasters, with floral decoration, 110cm wide
65cm deep
83cm high
£1,200 - 1,800
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323
A Hereke silk rug, 20th century, Anatolian, the rectangular field with a pendant medallion to the centre surrounded by floral motifs, on a red and green ground within a red-ground floral border, 332 x 210cm
£800 - 1,200
Provenance: Asprey, Bond Street, London, purchased May 1977; a private collection, Moor Park, Hertfordshire.
324
A George II-style walnut wing armchair, early 20th century, upholstered in crocodile-effect leather and raised on cabriole supports, terminating in claw and ball feet,
84cm wide
84cm deep
105cm high
£1,200 - 1,800
LOT 325
A pair of Empire-style table lamps, 19th century, French, each with a Corinthian capital above a fluted column, raised on a stepped base with applied wreaths, with a toleware shade, 30cm diameter
55cm high including shades (2)
£200 - 300
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324
323
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A Regency mahogany and brass-inlaid bracket clock, the arched case enclosing a white painted dial with Roman numerals inscribed ‘John Tunnell, Fleet Street, London’, above a brass-inlaid panel, plinth base and gilt ball feet, with double fusee eight-day movement,
21cm wide
15cm deep
31cm high
£600 - 800
A pair of leather low chairs, second half of the 20th century, Spanish, in the manner of Pierre Lottier for Valenti, each with studded detail and ‘X’ frame supports,
43cm wide
56cm deep
95cm high (2)
£200 - 300
Italian School, 19th century, The Madonna, in a giltwood tabernacle fame, inscribed ‘Ave Maria’, 19cm wide
4.5cm deep
25.5cm high
£200 - 400
327
LOT 326
LOT 327
LOT 328
A George III-style painted pine curtain pelmet by Oliver Messel, 19th century with 20th-century decoration, of neoclassical design, with an arched top centred with an urn surrounded by scrolling foliage, with tasselled fringe, 154cm wide
14cm deep
25cm high
£1,000 - 2,000
Provenance: Christie’s, ‘Snowdon: A Life in Art and Objects’, 24 September 2020, lot 17; with Oliver Messel, 17-19 Pelham Place, London, and thence by descent to Lord Snowdon. The decoration on this lot relates to the work Oliver Messel supplied for Birr Castle, Ireland, the home of Lord Snowdon’s mother, the Countess of Rosse.
LOT 330
A pair of scumbled wooden table lamps, 20th century, each column raised on a square plinth, with a pleated paper shade, 14cm wide 14cm deep
45cm high (2) £200 - 300
LOT 331
A Bing & Grøndahl bisque porcelain plaque, 19th century, of circular form, depicting a profile portrait of Christian IX of Denmark, with monogram and indistinct impressed mark verso, in a moulded and ebonised frame, plaque 25cm diameter frame 34cm diameter
£200 - 300
LOT 329
LOT 332
An ebonised wooden regulator wall clock, late 19th century, the enamelled dial set with Roman numerals and inscribed ‘W. J. Bourn Hastings’, within an architectural case with an arched pediment and turned terminals, 45cm wide 22cm deep
186cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 333
A pair of malachite obelisks, of recent manufacture, each of typical form, 13cm wide 13cm deep
60cm high (2)
£800 - 1,200
LOT 334
A pair of linen curtains in Nina Campbell ‘Promenade’, of recent manufacture, lined and interlined, each drop 218cm long
150cm wide at pleated edge (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 335
A small elm and oak comb-back Windsor armchair, late 19th/early 20th century and later, 55.5cm wide
39cm deep
87cm high
£200 - 400
338
A brass lantern clock, 18th century, Italian, the 5¼-inch dial with Roman numerals to the chapter ring, below a pierced and foliate engraved fret and four turned finials, the verge escapement unsigned, 14cm wide
13cm deep
29cm high
£700 - 900
LOT 337
Augustin Edouart (French, 1789-1861)
A silhouette of a family in a music room interior signed and dated ‘1841’ l.l., black card on paper with pencil and watercolour, 33 x 44cm, in a glazed maple frame
£200 - 400
A Herend porcelain ‘Rothschild Bird’ part tea service, 20th century, Hungarian, with hand-painted polychrome decoration of birds and insects, with blue printed and impressed marks underneath, teapot 15cm diameter (26)
£300 - 500
LOT 339
A George II Cuban mahogany drop-leaf supper table, c.1740, the hinged oval top raised on scroll-carved legs, terminating in pointed pad feet, 106cm wide
42cm deep
73cm high
£200 - 300
LOT 336
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A flat-weave kilim wool rug, of recent manufacture, Afghan, the field woven with repeating polychrome geometric motifs, 290 x 202cm
£400 - 600
LOT 341
A carved padouk linen press, 19th century, Anglo-Indian, the frieze decorated with a band of fleur-de-lys, over two doors enclosing two sliding shelves, the base with a further two sliding shelves, raised on turned and lobed feet,
126cm wide
50cm deep
190cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 342
A Minton Parian ware group, 19th century, of Ariadne and the Panther, 30cm wide
17cm deep
37cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 343
An Empire gilt-metal and glass jardinière, second half of the 19th century, with swan handles and an oval purple glass insert,
24cm wide
16cm deep
11cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 344
A William IV rosewood urn stand, c.1835, with an inset circular marble top, the column with lappet-carved decoration, on scroll feet, 34cm wide
34cm deep
74cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 345
An Edwardian inlaid rosewood musical longcase clock, c.1900, the arched 13-inch dial with silvered chapter ring and subsidiary strike/silent dial, a fitted eight-day movement striking on eight bells and a gong, with a profusely foliate-inlaid case,
48cm wide
31cm deep
248cm high
£1,000 - 1,500
A small George III-style yew secretaire, 19th century, the moulded rectangular top above a pair of doors with ebonised mouldings, with two short and three long drawers with rococo handles, raised on bracket feet with inset bobbin detail,
72cm wide
35cm deep
114cm high
£2,000 - 4,000
A sycamore artist’s hand model, late 19th/ early 20th century, French, with articulated fingers and wrist, 9cm wide
9cm deep
30cm high
£150 - 250
A George III-style mahogany silver table, 19th century, in the Chippendale taste, the serpentine rectangular top with a raised gallery, above a blind fret-carved frieze, raised on outsplayed cluster column supports united by a chamfered ‘X’ stretcher, terminating in leather castors,
92cm wide
69cm deep
70cm high
£500 - 700
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349
A large blonde turtle shell, late 19th/early 20th century, giant South American river turtle (Podocnemis expansa), with scutes removed, 46cm wide
12cm deep
60cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 350
A giant blonde turtle shell, late 19th/early 20th century, giant South American river turtle (Podocnemis expansa), with scutes removed,
36cm wide
36cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 351
A small Regency mahogany side cabinet, early 19th century and later, of slender form with a frieze drawer above a pair of cupboard doors, raised on bracket feet, with a Norman Adams label to the back, 86cm wide
23cm deep
94cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 352
A Heriz wool runner, 20th century, Persian, with geometric motifs to a dark red ground, 472 x 80cm
£800 - 1,200
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LOT 353
A fer forgé four-tier boulangerie stand, 20th century, French, with scrolling decoration and four glass shelves,
76cm wide
37cm deep
208cm high
£250 - 350
LOT 354
A small painted and parcel-gilt lime wood pier table, c.1700, Italian, of serpentine outline, the grey marble top above a frieze decorated with rococo scrolls, raised on a pair of knee-carved cabriole supports, 74cm wide
43cm deep
85cm high
£1,000 - 2,000
LOT 355
A William and Mary walnut and feather-banded chest on stand, early 18th century and later, the rectangular top above two short and three long drawers, the stand fitted with three further short drawers and raised on tapering turned supports united by a wavy stretcher, terminating in bun feet, 107cm wide
59cm deep
158cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 356
A Heriz wool carpet, first quarter of the 20th century, Persian, 308 x 226cm
£2,000 - 4,000
LOT 357
A bronze model of the Crouching Venus, late 17th/early 18th century, French, modelled on a later marble and turned wooden base, 13cm diameter
26.5cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 358
A George I-style gilt-gesso side table, late 19th/early 20th century, the lift-off rectangular top set with a floral needlework panel, with a stained ivory chessboard beneath, above a foliate-carved frieze and straightened cabriole supports terminating in hoof feet, 78cm wide
49cm deep
75cm high
£600 - 800
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LOT 359
A pair of George III mahogany side chairs, c.1770, each serpentine top rail decorated with paterae and trailing husks, above a ladder-back carved with foliate scrolls, the square seat raised on moulded supports united by stretchers,
54cm wide
57cm deep
95cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 360
An ebonised wooden rafraîchissoir, late 19th/early 20th century, French, the rectangular top with a half white marble inset and two brass wine coolers, over a single drawer and tapered supports, united by an undertier,
50cm wide
42cm deep
80cm high (2)
£500 - 800
LOT 361
A George II-style walnut partners’ desk, of recent manufacture, the moulded rectangular top with an inset leather surface, above twin pedestals fitted with drawers to one side and a cupboard to another, raised on splayed bracket feet,
153cm wide
92cm deep
76cm high
£2,000 - 3,000
362
A Regency mahogany whatnot, early 19th century, of stepped form with turned supports, set with two drawers, one stamped ‘Gillows Lancaster’, the legs terminating in brass castors, 51cm wide
51cm deep
159cm high
£400 - 600
A wool rug of Scandinavian design, of recent manufacture, woven in tones of blue, white and yellow with repeating geometric motifs, 300 x 245cm
£800 - 1,200
A Regency brass and upholstered footstool, c.1820, of scroll-ended form with neoclassical decoration and raised on cast paw feet, 42cm wide
34cm deep
22cm high
£200 - 400
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LOT 365
A Renaissance-style carved marble fountain, 20th century, in the form of a putto holding a fish, 25cm wide
25cm deep
62cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 366
A Regency mahogany reading table, c.1810, the canted rectangular top with a hinge action, above a telescopic column with spiral-fluted detail, raised on tripod supports, 44cm wide
34cm deep
72.5cm high at lowest extension
£200 - 400
LOT 367
Félix-Maurice Charpentier (French, 1858-1924), a faun with a lizard, bronze with brown patina, signed ‘F. Charpentier’ to the back of the pedestal, with a label on the front inscribed ‘Faun au Lézard Par Felix Charpentier (Médaille d’or) acquis pour la ville de Paris’, 35cm wide
32cm deep
62cm high
£2,000 - 3,000
A pair of grand tour bronze candlesticks, late 19th/early 20th century, each decorated in the Renaissance style with stylised winged eagle supports, on a triform base,
9cm wide
9cm deep
19cm high (2)
£200 - 400
A carved marble bust after the antique, 20th century, the Apollo Belvedere, 59cm wide
40cm deep
76cm high
£300 - 500
A fiddleback mahogany pedestal desk by Gillows, 19th century, the rounded rectangular top with an inset gilt-tooled leather surface, above an arrangement of drawers, the central example stamped ‘Gillow’, with a pair of cupboard doors to the reverse side of the pedestals, on a plinth base with concealed castors,
134cm wide
75cm deep
77cm high
£1,000 - 2,000
LOT 368
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LOT 371
A sorcerer’s mirror, 19th century, of circular form, cut with a central star motif, within an ebonised frame, 48.7cm diameter
£1,000 - 1,500
LOT 372
A brass candlestick, 17th century, Spanish, the knopped stem above an octagonal base, 12cm wide
12cm deep
14cm high
£150 - 250
LOT 373
A French Empire-style glass and gilt-metal dish, 19th century, with a circular green glass bowl, inset in metal mounts cast with griffins and with angular handles, 28cm wide
21cm deep
7cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 374
A painted pine kitchen prep table, late 19th century, with a scrubbed top above three frieze drawers, raised on ring-turned supports, 154cm wide
74cm deep
71cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 375
A set of six Gothic Revival stained bamboo dining chairs, 20th century, American, each with a loose striped seat cushion,
56cm wide
55cm deep
111cm high (6)
£300 - 500
LOT 376
An oak and leather ‘Rivoli’ cabinet by Soane, of recent manufacture in the Chinese taste, with a pair of doors enclosing a fitted interior, set between tubular brass supports, 132cm wide
69cm deep
156cm high
£500 - 800
LOT 377
A Regency carved and painted wool panel, 19th century, of a still life basket of fruit, 27 x 31cm, framed
£100 - 200
LOT 378
An Empire painted and parcel-gilt wood and composition overmantel mirror, early 19th century, French, with scrolling neoclassical motifs and a split glass plate, 105cm wide
142cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 379
A vintage Renaissance lute by Ian Harwood and John Isaacs, c.1970, with fifteen strings, 30cm wide
15cm deep
77cm high, in a hard case by Paxman (2)
£1,000 - 2,000
LOT 380
Jacobus Houbraken (Dutch 1698-1780), after Sir Anthony van Dyke, c.1740, a set of nine portrait engravings of 17th-century political figures, 39.5 x 25.5cm, each in a green-painted frame (9)
£300 - 500
LOT 381
An imitation limestone head of a Roman woman, of recent manufacture, after a model of the head of a woman resembling Cleopatra VII in the British Museum, 19cm wide
23cm deep
35cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 382
A pair of George III mahogany and tulipwood demilune side tables, c.1790, each strung and crossbanded top raised on tapering square supports with shell marquetry, 122cm wide
55cm deep
82cm high (2)
£400 - 600
LOT 383
A Persian Heriz wool runner, 20th century, woven with geometric motifs to a red ground, 542 x 108cm
£400 - 600
LOT 384
A pair of Victorian foil collage pictures, ‘Mr Mead as Hotspur’; ‘Mr Maston as Prince Henry’ engraving and sheet metal laid on card,
35 x 30cm, framed and glazed (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 385
A pair of Victorian foil collage pictures, ‘Mr Palmer as Richard II’; ‘Mr G. Almar as Coral Crown, the Water King’ engraving and sheet metal laid on card, 35 x 30cm, framed and glazed (2)
£200 - 400
382
An equestrian bronze model of a galloping horse, 17th century, Italian, mounted on a modern wooden plinth, 21.5cm wide
6cm deep
16cm high
£1,500 - 2,500
Pierre Lenordez (French, 1814-1892), a standing racehorse, bronze with brown patina, signed to the base and inscribed ‘Gladiateur né en 1862. Par Monarque et Miss Gladiator. Gagnant en 1864 du Clearwell à Newmarket, en 1865 des 2000 guinées du Derby d’Epsom, du Grand Prix de Paris…’, 42cm wide
12cm deep
32cm high
£500 - 700
After Nikolai Ivanovic Lieberich, a cast iron figure of a young woman on horseback with a rake, 20th century, Russian, cast with Russian foundry marks underneath, probably Kusa Iron Foundry, 45cm wide
16cm deep
41cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 386
LOT 387
LOT 388
Austin Barton (American, 1927-2017), ‘Attitude Adjustment’, polychrome bronze, c.1995, edition of 150, on a black marble plinth and turntable, signed, numbered and titled, 24cm wide
26cm deep
49cm high
£2,000 - 3,000
After Frederic Remington, ‘The Bronco Buster’, bronze, mounted on an oval green marble plinth, impressed signature and titled plaque to the base, 41cm wide
24cm deep
60cm high
£300 - 500
After Frederic Remington, ‘The Mountain Man’, bronze, impressed ‘copyright Frederic Remington’, mounted on a black marble base with a titled plaque, 28cm wide
26cm deep
72cm high
£300 - 500
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LOT 392
Johannes ‘Jan’ Kip (Dutch, 1653-1722), after Leonard Knyff
‘Orchard Portman in Somersetshire’; ‘Newnham Padox in Warwickshire’; ‘Whixley in West Rideing [sic] of Yorkshire’; ‘Swillington in the West Rideing [sic] of Yorkshire’ four engravings
image 35 x 47cm, framed and glazed (4)
£200 - 400
LOT 393
A George III mahogany bureau bookcase, third quarter of the 18th century and later, with a broken pediment above a pair of glazed doors enclosing shelves, the base with a fall-front enclosing a fitted interior, with three short over three long drawers, raised on bracket feet,
103cm wide
57cm deep
256cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 394
A bronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, mid-19th century, modelled wearing a laurel wreath, marked to the reverse ‘Thomire à Paris’, on an associated onyx base, overall 10.3cm wide
10.3cm deep
32.5cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 395
A bronze portrait medallion of Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century, French, cast in relief and inscribed ‘Marie Fecit 1814’ below, 15cm diameter
£200 - 400
LOT 396
A bronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, mid-19th century, marked ‘F Barbedienne Fondeur’ and numbered ‘876’ inside, on a black veined marble base, overall 15cm wide 15cm deep
41cm high (2)
£600 - 800
LOT 397
A ceramic roundel of Napoleon Bonaparte, early 20th century, French, in a giltwood carved frame, 26cm diameter
£200 - 400
LOT 398
A bronze round medallion of Napoleon Bonaparte, c.1820, French, with a profile portrait cast in relief over an eagle, 11.8cm diameter
£200 - 400
LOT 399
A pair of biscuit porcelain medallions, mid-19th century, French, of Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise, each with a Sèvres mark and initialled on the reverse, 10cm diameter (2)
£200 - 400
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LOT 400
A composite marble plaque, mid-19th century, French, in commemoration of the Napoleonic wars, the reverse inset with an 1852 Cork International Exhibition medal, 31 x 37cm
£300 - 500
LOT 401
A flat-weave wool carpet of Scandinavian design, of recent manufacture, in tones of red with geometric detail, 304 x 250cm £800 - 1,200
After Basilius Besler
‘Calamintha montana vul, garis’; ‘Calamintha montana pra stantior’ two hand-coloured engravings
49.5 x 39cm, framed (2)
£600 - 800
A pair of carved fruitwood ewers, late 19th century, Italian, each with an ‘S’ shaped handle terminating in a bird and a mask, the body carved with scenes of dogs above a gadrooned lower section, on a spreading circular base, 26cm wide
15cm deep
51cm high (2)
£500 - 700
A pair of Victorian walnut bookcases, late 19th/early 20th century, each rectangular top above four open shelves, set between moulded pilasters with later ebonised detail, raised on a plinth base, 99cm wide
29cm deep
118cm high (2)
£800 - 1,200
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LOT 405
A flat-weave kilim wool rug, of recent manufacture, woven with alternating blue and white stripes interspersed with polychrome geometric medallions,
308 x 202cm
£400 - 600
LOT 406
A pair of large glazed stoneware Dogs of Fo, late 19th/early 20th century, Chinese, each modelled with a flaming pearl,
25cm wide
48cm deep
47cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 407
After Michelangelo, late 19th/early 20th century, a patinated bronze sculpture of Lorenzo de’ Medici, Duke of Urbino, 24cm wide
27cm deep
56cm high
£200 - 400
SILVER LOTS 408-413
A pair of George I-style silver candelabra, maker’s mark ‘BM’, London 1993, each with twin scrolling branches and canted square drip pans, on a central column and stepped base, 32cm wide
10.5cm deep
28cm high, 78ozt (2)
£800 - 1,200
A Victorian silver Armada pattern claret jug, by Martin, Hall & Co., Sheffield 1893, of typical form with a trigger-action lid with an ivory insulator, with all-over repoussé and relief decoration, detailed with floral and foliate scrolls, putti and a leopard head, with a vacant cartouche to each side,
15cm diameter
32cm high, 30ozt
£1,000 - 1,500
LOT 408
LOT 409
409 detail
LOT 410
A provincial silver porringer, maker’s mark possibly crowned ‘MB’, 17th century, York, with cast acanthus leaves rising halfway up the body, 13.5cm wide
6.5cm high, 3.2ozt
£1,200 - 1,800
LOT 411
A silver tea service and tray, late 19th/early 20th century, Dutch, with all-over cast foliate decoration, the larger teapot with a spout in the form of duck, oval tray 50cm wide
38cm high, 141ozt (19)
£1,500 - 2,000
LOT 412
A composed group of George IV and later silver flatware, various makers, marked London, various dates, in rose pattern, including: a serving spoon, 1828, a sifter ladle, 1828, a fish slice, 1830, a pair of serving spoons with shell bowls, 1830, a sugar spoon, 1833, a soup ladle, 1834, a tablespoon, 1844, 6 table forks, 1844, a pair of salt spoons, 1860, and 6 dessert spoons and forks, 1863, together with 12 starter and 12 dinner knives, indistinct maker’s mark, London 2004, total weighable 107ozt (qty.)
£2,000 - 3,000
LOT 413
A set of four Italian silver two-branch candelabra, by Fernando Genazzani, Florence, first half of the 20th century, marked with ‘71/FI’ lozenge and ‘800’, with a central standing neoclassical figure, scrolling arms to the galleried sconces and glass drip pans, on a loaded base, 29cm wide
13.3cm deep
41cm high (4)
£800 - 1,200
FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART
414
A bronze mortar and associated pestle, first half of the 17th century, Dutch or Flemish, of flared design, the frieze with a band of foliate lappets, over a wide band of stylised animals between foliate cast loop handles, the rim inscribed ‘Heinrick Ter Horst Me Fecit
Anno 1607’, 19cm wide
18cm deep
14.5cm high (2)
£300 - 500
Provenance: Christie’s, ‘Schloss Herblingen’, 14-18 September 1998, lot 768.
LOT 415
A Regency mahogany and brass-inlaid bracket clock, by Frodsham, London, the white enamel dial inscribed ‘Frodsham London’, with chapter ring marked by Roman numerals enclosing a double chain movement, the case with a gadrooned pagoda-type top with pineapple finial, side handles, and raised on gilt ball feet,
29cm wide
17cm deep
50cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 416
A William and Mary oak side table, late 17th century, the rectangular top above a single frieze drawer, raised on turned supports united by stretchers, 93cm wide
59cm deep
71cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 417
A George III-style mahogany window seat, late 19th/early 20th century, with scroll ends and tapering square supports, upholstered in blue floral fabric, 100cm wide
37cm deep
76cm high
£200 - 400
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A George III mahogany open armchair, c.1770, in the French taste, the shaped square back with Gothic-style pierced splats, with scrolling arms and a serpentine seat, raised on cabriole supports, 60cm wide
48cm deep
90cm high
£150 - 250
LOT 419
A kilim flat-weave wool carpet of Scandinavian design, of recent manufacture, woven in tones of pale blue, yellow and cream with repeating geometric motifs, 420 x 313cm £2,000 - 3,000
LOT 420
An embossed copper grape bin, late 19th century, decorated with medieval motifs, 45cm diameter
90cm high
£250 - 350
LOT 421
A pair of brass table lamps, of recent manufacture, by Robert Abbey, each with an imitation bamboo column and raised on a tripod stand, 27cm wide
27cm deep
78cm high (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 422
A George III-style mahogany piecrust tripod table, 19th century, with a turned column and on ball and claw feet,
56.5cm wide
55.5cm deep
70cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 423
A pair of cotton curtains, 20th century, lined and interlined, the fabric by Colefax & Fowler, decorated with floral sprays within cartouches on a red honeycomb ground, with tasselled trim to the leading edge, each drop 204cm long approximately 93cm wide at pleated edge (2) £200 - 400
LOT 424
William Woollett (1735-1785), after George Stubbs ARA ‘Hunting and Falconry’ late 18th century, coloured engravings 40 x 54cm, each framed and glazed (4) £1,000 - 2,000
425
A pair of faience planters, late 19th century, French, each of octagonal form with twin moulded handles, decorated with an armorial and scrolls in three joined cartouches, surrounded by further scrolls and foliage,
34cm wide
26cm deep
23cm high (2)
£200 - 300
LOT 426
A George III mahogany bachelor’s chest, late 18th century, the moulded rectangular top above a brushing slide and four long drawers, raised on bracket feet,
78cm wide
45cm deep
80cm high
£200 - 300
427
Two pairs of George III-style mahogany and brass library candlesticks, 19th century and later, each with turned and reeded decoration, larger pair 14cm diameter 35cm high (4)
£300 - 500
LOT 428
A small ebony mirror, late 17th century, Italian, the rectangular mercury glass plate within a finely ripple-moulded frame, 15cm wide
18cm high
£800 - 1,200
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LOT 429
An Apulian-style red-figured kantharos, 19th century, painted on each side with the profile head of a woman, 19cm wide 11cm deep
21cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 430
A late Victorian Japonesque lacquered and wooden occasional table by Howard & Sons, c.1890, incorporating a Japanese Meiji period lacquer stand with a galleried top, decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage, raised on stylised outswept supports, stamped and labelled beneath, 42cm wide
42cm deep
66cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 431
An ebonised pearwood mirror, 17th century, Dutch, with a cavetto frame and gilt slip, enclosing a later glass plate, 52cm wide
52cm high
£250 - 350
432
A wooden, mother-of-pearl, bone and metal-inlaid octagonal table, late 19th/early 20th century, Syrian, Damascus, with geometric decoration, 59cm wide
59cm deep
60cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 433
A Persian wool carpet, 20th century, Kirman, woven with densely scrolling floral and foliate motifs to a pale ground, 345 x 254cm
£400 - 600
LOT 434
Two Victorian glazed stoneware storage barrels, late 19th century, each of coopered design, largest 48cm diameter
64cm high (2)
£200 - 400
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A First World War prisoner-of-war beadwork snake, early 20th century, Turkish, worked in predominantly green glass beads, the belly inscribed ‘TURKISH PRISONER 1917’, 178cm long
£150 - 250
Similar examples can be found in Reading Museum, the People’s Collection Wales, Cardiff, the National Army Museum, London, and the National WWI Museum, Kansas City.
A Mafra, Caldas, Palissy-style ewer and stand, 19th century, Portuguese, modelled with a lizard-shaped handle, the body applied with geckos and insects on a green mossy ground, with a circular stand similarly decorated, 23cm diameter
39cm high (3)
£200 - 400
LOT 437
A Mafra, Caldas, Palissy-style ewer, cover and stand, 19th century, Portuguese, modelled with a lizard-shaped handle, the body applied with reptiles and insects on a cream mossy ground, with a circular stand similarly decorated, impressed mark beneath, 23cm diameter
40cm high (3)
£200 - 400
LOT 435
LOT 438
Dave McGary (American, 1958-2013), ‘Not Afraid of Pawnee’, polychrome bronze, c.1995, edition of 30, mounted on a wooden plinth, signed, titled and numbered to the base,
67cm wide
33cm deep figure 82cm high
100cm high overall
£4,000 - 6,000
LOT 439
A George III-style mahogany wing armchair, 19th century, upholstered in purple velvet and raised on tapering moulded square supports united by stretchers, terminating in brass castors, 84cm wide 84cm deep
112cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 440
An export reverse-painted glass mirror, 19th century, Chinese, depicting a lady seated in a tented canopy, 45 x 34cm, in a stained softwood frame
£300 - 500
LOT 441
A flat-weave wool rug of Scandinavian design, of recent manufacture, woven in pale tones with repeating geometric motifs, 243 x 183cm
£800 - 1,200
LOT 442
After Jacques-Louis Gautier, ‘Mephistopheles’, cold-painted bronze, late 19th/early 20th century, inscribed ‘J. Gautier’ to the base, 18cm wide
23cm deep
87cm high
£1,000 - 2,000
In the late 19th century, a fascination with the macabre emerged, culminating in the 1890s with the symbolist themes seen in the Art Nouveau movement. However, even before this, artists such as Jacques-Louis Gautier were producing works that reflected a growing interest in the peculiar. Gautier, a student of François Rude, made his Salon debut in 1850 with a piece titled ‘Misery’. While some artists drew inspiration from exotic cultures or the natural world, Gautier focused on creating characters and allegorical figures from mythology and literature. One such figure, Mephistopheles, was first sculpted in the early 1850s and met with immediate acclaim. It was showcased at the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris. By this time, Mephistopheles was a well-known figure - originating as a demon in German folklore and featuring prominently in the Faust legend, he had become a stock representation of the devil.
For a similar example, see High Museum of Art, Atlanta, accession number 1999.36.
LOT 443
A George III mahogany spider-leg side table, late 18th century, the rectangular top above two frieze drawers, raised on slender turned supports,
68cm wide
46cm deep
70cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 444
A painted metal wall sign, 20th century, French, reading ‘Grillon’, 198cm wide
63cm high
£200 - 400
442
LOT 445
A George III mahogany miniature chest on chest, late 18th century, with a blind fret frieze, above three short and six long drawers, on ogee feet, 50cm wide
25cm deep
76cm high
£200 - 300
LOT 446
An ebonised pearwood mirror, 17th century, Dutch, with a cavetto frame enclosing a later glass plate, 59cm wide
70cm high
£250 - 350
LOT 447
A George III mahogany writing table, c.1800, the rectangular top with an inset gilt-tooled leather surface, above a pair of drawers, raised on tapering square supports terminating in brass caps and castors, 123cm wide
73cm deep
73cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 448
A Louis XVI-style giltwood salon suite, early 20th century, comprising a settee, a pair of elbow chairs and two singles, all with foliate detail to the frames, settee 118cm wide
50cm deep
96cm high (5)
£800 - 1,200
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A Regency rosewood sofa table, c.1815, the satinwood crossbanded top raised on ring-turned supports and a quadripartite base, with neoclassical gilt-metal mounts, 151cm wide
65cm deep
72cm high
£800 - 1,200
A Herend porcelain ‘Queen Victoria’ part dinner service, 20th century, Hungarian, each with painted and gilt-heightened decoration with stylised peony flowers and butterflies, blue printed and impressed marks to base, including twelve side plates, six soup plates, two tureens and covers, largest oval platter 38cm wide
28cm high (36)
£300 - 500
LOT 451
A George III mahogany library table, c.1790, the rounded rectangular top with an inset leather surface, above an arrangement of variously orientated drawers, raised on tapering square supports terminating in spade feet, 165cm wide
103cm deep
77cm high
£1,000 - 2,000
LOT 449
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LOT 452
A painted terracotta wall bracket, 20th century, in the form of an angel holding a shield with the initials ‘S.M’, 49cm wide
42cm deep
51cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 453
Two George II-style mahogany tripod tables, 19th century, each with a piecrust top, carved column and knee-carved supports, terminating in claw and ball feet, larger 61cm diameter
70cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 454
A painted wooden stepladder, 20th century, with three steps, 39cm wide
64cm deep
65cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 455
A group of Company School terracotta figures, 19th century, Indian, depicting various trades, each on a painted square base, largest 9cm wide
8cm deep
24cm high (8)
£800 - 1,200
LOT 456
A pair of George III satinwood demilune petit commodes, c.1790, each with a specimen marble top inlaid with various hardstones, above a cupboard door enclosing shelves, and raised on tapering square supports, 54cm wide
35cm deep
81cm high,
together with a further pair of grey marble tops (4)
£2,000 - 4,000
LOT 457
A near pair of Regency mahogany bergère library armchairs, c.1810, each with a caned back, arms and seat, raised on ring-turned front supports terminating in brass caps and castors, with loose green velvet cushions, damage to caning, the slightly larger 66cm wide
75cm deep
72cm high (2)
£600 - 800
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LOT 458
A gilt-brass and marble coffee table in the Empire taste, 20th century, the rectangular top raised on faux bamboo supports with swan surmounts, 104cm wide
54cm deep
48cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 459
A George III-style oval mirror, late 19th/early 20th century, Irish, with an ebonised and gilt frame set with glass cabochons, 64cm wide
79cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 460
A Hollywood Regency glass and patinated-metal occasional table, of recent manufacture, the circular glass top over a base with swag detail and scroll feet, 60cm diameter
55cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 461
A George II-style mahogany stool, 19th century, with a rectangular studded Moroccan leather seat, raised on knee-carved cabriole supports, terminating in claw and ball feet, 59cm wide
42cm deep
46cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 462
A pair of equestrian wax dioramas, 19th century, each depicting an Epsom Derby winner, ‘Cardinal Beaufort’ (1805) or ‘Paris’ (1806), 30 x 37cm, framed and glazed (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 463
Two pairs of cushions, of recent manufacture, in Vaughan and Pierre Frey fabric, larger 45 x 45cm, together with an upholstered footstool, in Claremont red fabric (5)
£150 - 250
LOT 464
A mahogany console table, 19th century, the grey marble top raised on fluted column front supports, the top repaired, 152cm wide
46cm deep
79cm high
£500 - 700
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A Qum wool carpet, second quarter of the 20th century, Persian, 318 x 226cm
£2,000 - 4,000
LOT 466
An oak low dresser, late 19th century, Mexican or Spanish colonial, the rectangular plank top above a pair of frieze drawers, the knobs set with ivory cabochons, raised on faceted turned supports, 177cm wide
45cm deep
80cm high
£300 -
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A George IV rosewood centre table, c.1830, the circular tilt top raised on a faceted baluster column and circular base, terminating in paw feet, 130cm diameter
75cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 468
A Regenc y-style coromandel and ebonised quartetto nest of tables, of recent manufacture, each rectangular top raised on ring-turned supports united by stretchers, largest 55cm wide
40cm deep
65cm high (4)
£400 - 600
LOT 469
A pair of mahogany wall mirrors, 20th century, each with a pagoda-shaped top over a rectangular plate and single shelf, 29cm wide
15cm deep
52cm high (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 470
A pair of hardwood and brass-inlaid occasional tables, 20th century, Indian, each square top decorated with scrolling foliate motifs, raised on cabriole supports, 59cm wide
59cm deep
46cm high (2)
£200 - 400
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A group of nine bamboo mirrors, 20th century, of various sizes, largest 57cm wide
74cm high (9)
£500 - 700
LOT 472
A George II-style carved walnut stool, early 20th century, with an oval drop-in seat, raised on knee-carved cabriole supports, terminating in claw and ball feet, 56cm wide
50cm deep
51cm high
£200 - 400
A George III-style mahogany pier table, 20th century, in the ‘Gothick’ style, with a slender rectangular top over a blind fret-carved frieze, raised on tapering cluster column supports, 164cm wide
45cm deep
93cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 474
A George III-style painted satinwood bookcase, 20th century, decorated with neoclassical motifs, with three shelves over a pair of panelled cupboard doors and a plinth base, 105cm wide
40cm deep
218cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 471
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LOT 475
A wool rug of Sultanabad design, of recent manufacture, woven with scrolling Shah Abbasi motifs in pale tones,
300 x 193cm
£800 - 1,200
LOT 476
Continental School, late 19th/early 20th century, a patinated bronze figure of a woman in classical dress, indistinctly signed to base, 14cm wide
12cm deep
46.5cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 477
A George I-style walnut wing armchair, 19th century, upholstered in orange velvet and raised on cabriole supports, 96cm wide
70cm deep
103cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 478
A pair of George IV mahogany occasional tables, early 19th century and later, each with a canted rectangular top, above a reeded column and tripod supports, 46cm wide
46cm deep
74cm high (2)
£400 - 600
LOT 479
A George I walnut cabinet on chest, early 18th century and later, the upper section with a pair of doors enclosing a fitted interior, above four graduated long drawers, raised on bracket feet, with damages, 105.5cm wide
52.5cm deep
172cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 480
A late George III mahogany hall chair, early 19th century, with an acanthus-carved back, centred with a painted panel of a goddess, above a square seat and tapering square supports, 41cm wide
47cm deep
85cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 481
A flat-weave kilim wool rug, of recent manufacture, Afghan, woven with repeating geometric motifs to a red ground, 263 x 183cm
£400 - 600
LOT 482
A Victorian photograph album, 19th century, comprising over 250 photographs of various royal and notable sitters, in a leather-bound book, 25cm wide
4cm deep
31cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 483
A Regency Gothic Revival rosewood jardinière, early 19th century, of hexagonal shape, with a brass swing handle and tracery detail to each side, raised on gilt-brass ball feet, 35cm wide
35cm deep
27cm high excluding handle
£200 - 400
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LOT 484
A bronze figure of a young Hercules, late 19th/early 20th century, depicted leaning on his club, wearing the skin of the Nemean Lion and holding a golden apple of the Hesperides, 10cm wide
8cm deep
23cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 485
A George III painted beech elbow chair, late 18th century, with a pierced shield back and downswept arms above a caned seat, raised on tapering turned supports, with all-over neoclassical decoration, 56cm wide
44cm deep
90cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 486
A George III-style mahogany serving table by Howard & Sons, early 20th century, the folding top with a rosewood crossbanded edge, enclosing a marble surface, above two frieze drawers, one with an ivorine label inscribed ‘Howard & Sons manufacturers 25, 26, 27 Berners St. London, W’, raised on tapering square supports, 122cm wide
60cm deep
83cm high when closed
£200 - 300
LOT 487
An Empire-style mahogany, ebonised and parcel-gilt pier mirror, 19th century, Continental, the frieze decorated with fruit and flowers above a mercury glass plate, 70cm wide
150cm high
£300 - 500
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LOT 488
An Empire-style painted and parcel-gilt guéridon, late 19th/early 20th century and later, with a circular specimen marble top, raised on swan supports, 66cm diameter
69cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 489
A Regency rosewood and brass-inlaid writing slope, 19th century, of rectangular form with scrolled brass inlay and brass carrying handles, the interior with an embossed green leather writing surface, multiple fitted compartments and two glass inkwells, 56cm wide
28cm deep
18cm high
£150 - 200
LOT 490
A George IV mahogany reclining librar y armchair, c.1825, with a concave top rail, scrolling arms and reeded front supports, upholstered in embroidered silk, 69cm wide
80cm deep
107cm high when upright
£200 - 400
LOT 491
A Louis XVI-style giltwood and gesso pier mirror, late 19th/early 20th century, French, with a foliate-capped shield crest and moulded frame, surrounding a rectangular glass plate, 123cm wide
172cm high
£300 - 500
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Two cased sailors’ shellwork valentines, last quarter of the 19th century, each with two 7½-inch panels decorated with concentric bands and blocks of various shells, the first inscribed ‘A GIFT FROM A FRIEND’, the other ‘REMEMBER ME’, each within a glazed teak case, each approximately 47cm wide (open)
7cm deep (closed)
23cm high (2)
£600 - 900
LOT 493
A George III satinwood side cabinet, late 18th century, of breakfront outline, the crossbanded top above three doors fitted with silk panels, raised on peg feet, 143cm wide
42cm deep
85cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 494
A Tabriz wool carpet, 20th century, the central field with a large flower head medallion surrounded by floral and geometric motifs, intentionally distressed, 349 x 233cm
£800 - 1,200
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A pair of glass obelisks, late 19th/early 20th century, Italian, Venice, each raised on four amber-coloured ball feet and a plinth base, 13cm wide
12cm deep
68cm high (2)
£200 - 300
A Regency rosewood specimen cabinet, c.1815, the brass top above a pair of grille doors enclosing twelve drawers, on a plinth base terminating in concealed lignum vitae castors, 110cm wide
54cm deep
85cm high
£800 - 1,200
A Tabriz wool carpet, 20th century, Persian, of square form, 335 x 296cm
£1,500 - 2,500
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LOT 498
A khanjar and belt, 20th century, Middle-Eastern, the horn hilt with white metal mounts and inlaid decoration, the silver scabbard with woven decoration and foliate mounts to one side, 31cm long 20cm wide, together with a further white metal dagger and scabbard, 42cm long 4.5cm wide, and an English knife (5)
£500 - 700
LOT 499
Two snaphaunce rifles, 19th century, Atlas Mountains, North African, each with an octagonal breech, bulbous flared muzzle and plain lock of typical form, the slender stocks with engraved silver barrel bands, each with painted and bone-inlaid or horn-inlaid heels and iron ramrods, larger 13cm wide 158cm long (2)
£500 - 700
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LOT 500
A Nimcha sword, 19th century, North African, with a fullered and inlaid curved blade, the hilt with drooping crossguard with globular terminals, decorated with foliage and flower heads, shaped rhinoceros and horn grip, contained in its white-metal-mounted green-enamelled wooden scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage, guard 12cm wide
112cm overall
£400 - 600
LOT 501
Two silver-mounted daggers or jambiyas, c.1900, Moroccan, each with curved blades and wood handles, mounted with profusely engraved scrollwork and script to the sheaths, one blade engraved with a steam locomotive, blades 23.5cm long approximately, 43cm and 40.5cm long overall (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 502
A Tuareg sword, 20th century, with a tapering straight blade, the hilt and handle in brass and mounted to one side with copper and silvered panels, the scabbard with further panels and leather-mounted, guard 24cm wide
89cm long
£150 - 250
specimen grasses and seeds
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A specimen grasses display, early 20th century, containing ‘Grasses useless in Agriculture and found in Bad Hay and Pastures’, by Sutton & Sons of Reading, 48.5 x 80.5cm, framed and glazed £1,500 - 2,000
LOT 503
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display, 20th century, containing ‘Analyses of Natural Grasses (by
J. Augustus Voelcker) extracted from Mr Martin. J. Sutton’s Work on Permanent and Temporary Pastures’, by Sutton & Sons of Reading, 48 x 80cm, framed and glazed
£1,500 - 2,000
LOT 504
LOT 505
A flat-weave kilim wool rug, of recent manufacture, Afghan, woven with repeating geometric motifs in polychrome tones, 248 x 163cm
£400 - 600
LOT 506
Jules Desbois (French, 1851-1935), late 19th/early 20th century, French, a patinated bronze shaped charger depicting Eve and the serpent in high relief, signed ‘J. Desbois’, foundry stamp for Siot-Decauville, Paris, to the reverse and numbered ‘439B’, 27cm diameter
£300 - 500
A similar example is kept at the Musée Jules-Desbois, Parçay-les-Pins, France.
LOT 507
A Regency mahogany wall clock, 19th century, by Robert Molyneux & Sons, London, the silvered 9-inch dial with Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and blued-steel spade and pointer hands, the five-pillar movement with single gut fusee, the brass-inlaid case with cast bezel, side opening, and further door to the base, 17cm wide
13cm deep
45cm high
£700 - 900
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LOT 508
A stone bust of Sir Isaac Newton after Michael Rysbrack, first quarter of the 19th century, probably by Coade & Sealy, his face turned slightly to dexter, with open shirt under a jacket, on an integral base, unmarked, 44cm wide
26cm deep
59cm high
£1,500 - 2,000
Provenance: The dispersal of Beech Hill Park, Loughton, c.1950.
LOT 509
A Coade stone bust of John Milton, first quarter of the 19th century, modelled full face with ecclesiastical vestments on an integral base stamped ‘Coade & Sealy’ to the front, 44cm wide
17cm deep
57cm high
£1,500 - 2,000
Provenance: The dispersal of Beech Hill Park, Loughton, c.1950.
Eleanor Coade’s ‘Artificial Stone Manufactory’ was established at King’s Arms Stairs, Lambeth, in 1769. Eleanor Coade was one of a handful of independent women in the eighteenth century who began their own businesses and managed them successfully. The business produced sculpture and decorative architectural ornament in a material - today referred to as ‘Coade’ stonewhich could be cast in complex forms and which was highly resistant to damage from the elements.
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THE DAVID MORRIS COLLECTION
LOT 510
A large mahogany wall clock, 19th century, the 18-inch painted convex dial with a single fusee movement, with a salt box projection to the base, 52cm diameter
56cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 511
A mahogany cased wall clock, 19th century, the 9½-inch painted dial inscribed ‘Brockbank & Atkins, London’, with a regulation quadrant, and with a chain-driven single fusee, 33cm diameter
33cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 512
A mahogany drop-dial wall clock, by Simson, Hertford, the 12-inch convex painted dial with an eight-day double fusee movement striking on a bell, the case with leaf-scrolled ears, a glazed pendulum window with a brass bevel and brass ‘fishscale’ door, with a fixed panel to the sides,
37cm wide
15cm deep
53cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 513
A George III mahogany wall clock, the convex painted dial with pierced hands and brass bezel, enclosing a single fusee movement, with a square anchor, tapering plates and numbered ‘287’, within a hinged base door, with pendulum, 37cm diameter
15cm deep
£400 - 600
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LOT 514
A mahogany drop-dial wall clock, mid-19th century, the flat painted 11-inch dial with a convex glass door and a brass bezel, inscribed ‘Birch & Gaydon, 153 Fenchurch St’, with a single fusee movement and a front sloping base door, 37cm diameter
57cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 515
A Louis XV-style gilt-bronze and tortoiseshell bracket clock, the sectional enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, and inscribed ‘Payne, 163 New Bond Street London’, with a double fusee movement striking the half hour on a gong, all surmounted with a detachable eagle, 27cm wide
17cm deep
52cm high
£1,000 - 1,500
LOT 516
A mahogany and rosewood octagonal drop-dial wall clock, the 14-inch painted convex dial, inscribed ‘Ric’d Richardson, Liverpool’, the eight-day double fusee movement striking on a gong, the case with carved gadrooned ears and pierced doors on both sides,
47cm wide
17cm deep
66cm high
£800 - 1,200
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LOT 517
A mahogany ‘noctuary’ or ‘night watchman’s’ mantel clock, c.1850, the silvered dial with Roman numerals and foliate engraving, enclosing a chain-driven fusee movement striking on the half hours, mounted with a revolving disc set with twenty-four radial pillars, depressed by a knob on the top of the case, with a winding hole beneath the dial and a recessed brass carrying handle, mounted in a plain case with chamfered front edges, glazed sides and back,
25.5cm wide
17cm deep
37cm high overall
£500 - 700
LOT 518
A mahogany wall clock, by Bennett, Greenwich, the 12-inch flat silvered dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, inscribed ‘Bennett, Greenwich’, mounted with a mahogany bezel, with a single fusee movement and a salt box projection to the base,
38cm wide
16cm deep
43cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 519
A large brass cased balloon-shaped mantel clock, by Barrie, Edinburgh, the 8-inch painted dial with Roman numerals and a spirit level below, enclosing a chain-driven single fusee movement, the pendulum with a cylindrical lead weight with a locking screw, within a plain case mounted by a hinged door to the back and to the underside, and raised on turned ball and pin feet,
24cm wide
15.5cm deep
39cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 520
A large mahogany wall clock, early 19th century, the 18½-inch flat painted dial inscribed ‘Grove, London’, the brass hands with heart-shaped pointers, the movement with tapering plates, crown wheel escapement and a fixed bob pendulum, with a salt box projection to the base,
55cm wide
15cm deep
56cm high
£800 - 1,200
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LOT 521
A Victorian mahogany longcase regulator clock, by G J Wagstaff, London, the 11-inch silvered dial with Arabic numerals and a single hand indicating the minute divisions, with a subsidiary seconds dial, quadrant curved dial aperture, and enclosing an eight-day movement, with Harrison’s maintaining power, substantial six-pillar movement, shaped plates and dead-beat escapement, and an ebonised rod pendulum, with silvered regulation screw, the single brass weight on a five-spoke wheel, within a moulded long case with an arched door and circular windows to the sides, 46cm wide
24cm deep
195.5cm high
£2,000 - 3,000
LOT 522
A mahogany drop-dial wall clock, 19th century, the painted 12-inch convex dial with a single fusee movement, the brass-inlaid case with carved fan ears, 37cm wide
15cm deep
48cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 523
A George III mahogany stick barometer, by Hall & Hawkes, 10 Duke St., Borough, the hinged door with a thermometer, enclosing a bevelled brass register plate, over a base with a cylindrical reservoir and a ring suspension, 6cm wide
4cm deep
94cm high
£300 - 500
A George III mahogany bracket clock, by Edward and John Pistor, the 6¾-inch arched silvered dial with strike/silent and date, above a circular dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary minute dial, engraved ‘Edw & Jon Pistor, London’, the double fusee movement with pull repeat, and striking on a bell, the backplate with engraved scrolling and a basket of flowers, with gilt-bronze mounts, pierced side panels, finials and feet, 35cm wide
25cm deep
56cm high
£2,000 - 4,000
Edward Pistor is known to have been in business as a clock and organ maker at a Leadenhall Street address in the 1760s and 1770s; by 1782, he had apparently been joined by John Pistor.
LOT 525
A gilt-bronze and rouge marble three-piece clock garniture, late 19th century, French, the urn with twin annular chapter rings and white enamel Arabic and Roman numerals, the lid lifting off to allow winding from above, the urn and three-branch candelabra with cherub mounts, urn 23cm wide
20cm deep
44cm high (3)
£600 - 800
LOT 526
A Regency rosewood double bookstand, 19th century, with turned spindles, and carrying handles, with a gadrooned edge and feet,
42cm wide
31cm deep
23cm high
£250 - 350
FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART
LOTS 527-624
LOT 527
A cast iron game crown, 19th century, Northern European, with scrolling decoration and set with numerous hooks above a spiral terminal, 70cm diameter
86cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 528
An ebonised rattan ‘Hurlingham’ three-seater sofa by Soane, of recent manufacture, with two squab cushions,
181cm wide
76cm deep
85cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 529
A giltwood overmantel mirror, 19th century, French, the rectangular plate within a moulded frame with acanthus detail, 134cm wide
170cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 530
A flat-weave kilim wool rug, of recent manufacture, woven with converging polychrome stripes, 305 x 195cm
£600 - 800
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LOT 531
A patinated bronze model of a Medici lion, late 19th/early 20th century, after the antique, typically modelled with one paw resting on a sphere,
32cm wide
10cm deep
21cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 532
A large terracotta vase, 20th century, South American, Brazilian, with incised and sculpted decoration with masks, geometric motifs and cross-hatching,
33cm diameter
34cm high
£150 - 250
LOT 533
A pair of terracotta Greek Revival table lamps, 19th/20th century, each painted with classical figures on a black ground, mounted on a circular brass base, 33cm diameter
57cm high including shade (2)
£150 - 250
LOT 534
A pair of Regenc y-style burr oak side tables, of recent manufacture, each with a galleried top above two further shelves, set between turned supports raised on bun feet, 40cm wide
33cm deep
78cm high (2)
£800 - 1,200
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LOT 535
A ‘Bridgewater’ armchair by Howard & Sons, first quarter of the 20th century, with siège de duvet upholstery and an integral headrest, covered in blue H&S ticking, raised on tapering square supports terminating in brass caps and castors, stamped, stencilled and labelled beneath,
82cm wide
100cm deep
88cm high
£3,000 - 5,000
Provenance: Rossie Priory, Inchture, Perthshire; a private collection.
A European wool hook carpet, first quarter of the 20th century, decorated in Perpedil style with geometric motifs to a dark blue ground,
392 x 290cm
£1,500 - 2,500
A George III-style painted wooden window seat, 19th century, with scroll channelled arms terminating in paterae above a cane drop-in seat, the frieze fluted and with nulled moulding, the tapering fluted supports headed by further carved paterae,
190cm wide
61cm deep
82cm high
£600 - 800
A neoclassical marble and gilt-brass table lamp, early 20th century, French, with swan-neck handles and leaf moulded decoration, 46.5cm diameter
75cm high including shade
£200 - 400
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers, third quarter of the 18th century, the caddy top above four graduated long drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 83.5cm wide
47.5cm deep
83cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 540
A pair of Empire patinated bronze and ormolu table lamps, 19th century, French, each with a curved column in the form of a swan, over a relief-decorated panel depicting the story of Leda and the Swan, on a stepped base, 38cm diameter
74cm high including shades (2)
£800 - 1,200
A pair of Regency giltwood armchairs, c.1820, each with a scrolling open frame and fluted supports terminating in brass caps and castors,
62cm wide
65cm deep
97cm high (2)
£1,000 - 1,500
LOT 542
A pair of Empire-style bronze bookends, late 19th century, French, each in the form of a sphinx raised on a plinth base, 20.7cm wide
8cm deep
23.5cm high (2)
£300 - 500
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LOT 543
A George III-style cut-glass and brass chandelier, 20th century, of tent and bag form, with a pierced circular apron suspending two tiers of numerous, variously cut, glass drops, with sixteen scrolling branches terminating in pierced sconces, 140cm diameter
150cm high
£1,500 - 2,500
Provenance: A private collection, Essex; purchased directly from Denton Hall, Yorkshire.
LOT 544
A pair of lined and interlined linen curtains in Vanessa Arbuthnott ‘Four Seasons’, of recent manufacture, decorated with medallions enclosing trees to a blue/grey striped ground, each drop 190cm long 90cm wide at pleated edge (2)
£400 - 600
LOT 545
Two pairs of yellow silk curtains, 20th century, each drop 220cm long 72cm wide at pleated edge (4)
£200 - 400
LOT 546
A pair of lined and interlined cotton curtains in Nina Campbell ‘Perroquet’, of recent manufacture, decorated with birds and flowers, each drop 193cm long 196cm wide at pleated edge (2)
£500 - 700
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An ebonised fruitwood table or bracket clock, first quarter of the 18th century, the caddy top and case with applied gilt foliate scroll mounts and swagged finials, the 8-inch dial with a silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals and maker’s marks, inscribed ‘John May London’, with pull repeat and movement striking seven bells, the backplate densely engraved with foliate scrolls and also inscribed, 32cm wide
17cm deep
46cm high including handle
£4,000 - 6,000
LOT 547
LOT 548
A set of pine library steps, 20th century, 42cm wide
92cm deep
183cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 549
A carved pine dough bin, early 20th century, of typical form, 93cm wide
35cm deep
19cm high, together with a wooden and iron drawn plough (2)
£100 - 200
LOT 550
A pair of hand-embroidered cotton curtains by Chelsea Textiles, 20th century, in Pastel Vine ‘Sea, Mist & Sand’ design, worked in pale silks with crewelwork-style trailing vine embroidery to a cream ground, lined in Chelsea Textiles small green check fabric, interlined and weighted, each drop 210cm long
95cm wide at the pleated edge (2)
£200 - 400
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LOT 551
A painted mirror, 20th century, Indian, painted with an elephant, a tiger and cranes in a landscape,
61.5cm wide
77cm high
£200 - 300
LOT 552
A walnut chest on stand, 18th century and later, the upper section fitted with two short over three long drawers, above three further drawers and turned supports united by a wavy stretcher, with alterations
108cm wide
59cm deep
163.5cm high
£400 - 600
551
LOT 553
A George III bracket clock, late 18th/19th century, by Thomas Strange, Kingston, the silvered 6½-inch dial with Roman chapter ring, inner date ring having corresponding hand and two subsidiary dials for strike/silent and seconds, the brass-mounted mahogany case with ball finials and a bell top,
30cm wide
21cm deep
48cm high
£2,000 - 3,000
LOT 554
A pair of neoclassical mahogany and ormolu pier tables, late 20th/early 21st century, but incorporating earlier elements, each of demilune outline, the stepped top above a frieze, mounted with twentythree grand tour cameos of emperors, kings and historic figures, 138cm wide
63cm deep
82cm high (2)
£2,000 - 4,000
This pair of tables is believed to have been made by the restorer Dennis Buggins for antiques dealer John Hobbs, for whom Buggins, between 1992 and 2007, adapted or outright fabricated nearly a thousand pieces, using traditional techniques and period elements to pass them off as genuine articles of fine antique furniture. The legacy of this relationship was brought to light in scandalous detail in 2008, when after disagreements and successive lawsuits between the two, Buggins not only revealed the estimated number of forgeries that he had executed for Hobbs, but the extent to which his works - some imitating the likes of Thomas Chippendale, Giles Grendey and the Russian cabinetmaker Christopher Meyer - were accepted by the market. Later that year, Sotheby’s withdrew a pair of commodes catalogued as ‘German c.1800’, which carried a top estimate of $300,000, after Buggins’ tip that they had been constructed from old wardrobes.
553
A Heriz wool runner, 20th century, Persian, with geometric motifs to an ivory ground, 416 x 111cm
£1,000 - 2,000
A pair of archaistic patinated bronzed-metal temple lions, of recent manufacture, Chinese, each on a rectangular plinth, 25cm wide
45cm deep
59cm high (2)
£200 - 400
A James II painted oak dresser base, late 17th century, the rectangular top above three frieze drawers, raised on silhouette baluster legs, 212cm wide
50cm deep
86cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 555
LOT 556
LOT 557
557
556 555
A George II ebonised table clock, 18th century, the silvered 5½-inch dial with Roman numerals and signed ‘Ralph Threlkeld London’, flanked by bearded mask and ‘C’ scroll spandrels, the backplate engraved with scrolling foliage, 16.5cm wide
17.5cm deep
41cm high
£1,500 - 2,500
An oak chest of drawers, late 17th century, fitted with four long drawers and panelled sides, raised on bun feet,
97cm wide
53cm deep
104cm high
£200 - 300
A Black Forest carved cuckoo clock, late 19th/early 20th century, richly embellished with game, foliage and a French horn, the 7½-inch dial with carved bone hands and conforming Roman numerals, below a pair of cuckoo twin flap doors surmounted by a stag’s head, the brass movement with mechanical bellows and striking the hours on a gong, with three brass acorn weights and a conforming pendulum,
52cm wide
30cm deep
70cm high excluding chains
£800 - 1,200
LOT 558
LOT 559
LOT 560
A early Victorian mahogany buffet by Jones & Son of Dublin, c.1850, Irish, each rectangular tier with a brass gallery, flanked by two end uprights, on turned bun feet with castors, stamped ‘JONES & SON DUBLIN’, 116.5cm wide
45.5cm deep
115cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 562
A pair of Louis XV-style carved giltwood and composition bergères, 20th century, each with scrolling open arms and cabriole supports, with all-over rococo scrolls, 75cm wide
62cm deep
113cm high (2)
£400 - 600
LOT 563
A brass candlestick, 18th century, French, the circular drip pan above a faceted knopped stem, on an octagonal base, 10.5cm diameter
17cm high
£100 - 200
LOT 564
A Regency oak waterfall bookcase, c.1820, with open shelves above three long drawers, raised on turned legs, 72cm wide
36cm deep
118cm high
£200 - 300
562 561
564 563
LOT 561
A painted and parcel-gilt wooden pier mirror, 20th century, Italian, of Renaissance tabernacle form, with a dentil-moulded cornice and foliate-decorated frame enclosing an acid-aged glass plate, 114cm wide 168cm high £400 - 600
The coronets of the 2nd Earl and Countess Peel, the Earl’s in gilt-metal, with eight ‘pearls’ and shells in place of strawberry leaves, crimson velvet lining and gold tassel, ermine band, with a fitted case, case 29cm wide 26cm deep 29cm high, the Countess’s in silver, maker’s mark IP, London 1901, the circlet with eight raised points each surmounted by eight ‘pearls’ and textured strawberry leaves, the rim of ropetwist and polished detail on an ermine trim, to a crimson silk velvet cap and tassel (3) £800 - 1,200
Provenance: The Peel Family; Woolley & Wallis, ‘Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria’, 3 May 2018, lot 1267. From the effects of the Peel family and so assumed to be the coronets of the 2nd Earl and Countess Peel, as worn at the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953.
LOT 567
An Empire-style bleached wooden console table, 20th century, French, the grey-veined marble top raised on four parcel-gilt swan supports, before a quarter-veneered backboard, on a shaped plinth base, 74cm wide 49cm deep
78cm high £600 - 800
LOT 565
LOT 566
567
566 565
LOT 568
A giltwood curtain pelmet, second quarter of the 19th century, in the Gothic taste with foliate detail,
207cm wide
29cm deep
44cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 569
A pair of George III-style rosewood torchères, late 19th/early 20th century, each with a shaped square top, above a slender column and tripod base, 40cm wide
40cm deep
94cm high (2)
£200 - 400
A kilim flat-weave wool runner, of recent manufacture, Afghan, woven in polychrome tones with repeating geometric motifs, 499 x 79cm
£200 - 400
570 569
568
LOT 570
LOT 571
A George III-style Carlton House desk, 20th century, the curved and shaped top with a brass gallery, above an arrangement of drawers, raised on tapering square supports, 152cm wide
69cm deep
105cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 572
A George II painted pine overmantel mirror, c.1740, the shaped rectangular frame with egg-and-dart moulding, enclosing a split mercury glass plate, cracked 110cm wide
36cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 573
A pair of Louis XV-style walnut parquetry commodes, 19th century, Italian, each of serpentine outline fitted with a pair of drawers, set with rococo gilt-metal mounts, 105cm wide
48cm deep
83cm high (2)
£2,000 - 3,000
573
572
571
LOT 574
A pair of George IV mahogany library pedestals, c.1820, each with a drop-leaf top above a short drawer, cupboard and base drawer, stamped ‘Doveston, Bird and Hull Manufacturers’, 86cm wide
48cm deep
85cm high (2)
£500 - 700
LOT 575
A shell-encrusted ‘Grotto’ floor lamp, of recent manufacture, of Venetian gondola lantern form, raised on a silvered-metal column and a scrolling quadripartite base,
50cm wide
50cm deep
185cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 576
A pair of George III-style painted wooden side tables, of recent manufacture, each painted in blue with an octagonal top raised on a tripod base,
48cm wide
48cm deep
66cm high (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 577
A Victorian pine cupboard, late 19th century, with a cavetto cornice above a pair of panelled doors enclosing shelves, raised on bun feet, 169cm wide
42cm deep
161cm high
£800 - 1,200
577 576
LOT 578
A George III-style mahogany kneehole desk by George Betjemann & Sons, c.1920, the hinged top enclosing a leather writing surface and fitted with two onyx ashtrays and a silver-mounted ink bottle, marked for George Betjemann & Sons, London 1928, flanked by a pair of burr wood boxes, with a papered interior and two brass lamp fittings, with an inset maker’s plaque beneath and an arrangement of drawers to the frieze and pedestals, raised on splayed bracket feet, 118cm wide
59cm deep
84cm high when closed
£2,500 - 3,500
George Betjemann & Sons are celebrated as one of the foremost manufacturers of luxury goods of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, supplying the likes of Harrods and Asprey’s. Bevis Hillier records a comment from Eric Asprey describing the firm as ‘far the best of the manufacturers supplying Asprey’s. Everything was of immaculate quality’.
LOT 579
Percy Roberts (fl.1821-1827), after Read a set of six black and white engravings of boxers, comprising:
‘Ben Burns’;
‘Josh Hudson’;
‘Peter Crawley’;
‘Jack Cooper’;
‘Bill Neat’;
‘Jack Martin’
25 x 15cm, each in a parcel-gilt and ebonised frame, one lacking glazing (6)
£200 - 400
579
LOT 580
A small walnut joint stool, 17th century, Spanish, the rectangular top raised on splayed baluster supports, united by turned stretchers terminating in peg feet,
39cm wide
33cm deep
45cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 581
A chromed metal ‘Soho Olympus’ electric fire basket by Chesneys, of recent manufacture, with a pair of firedogs, 66cm wide
46cm deep
25cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 582
An Arts & Crafts panelled oak door frame, late 19th century, French, with an arched glazed top with spiderwork tracery, above a pair of doors, 122cm wide
12cm deep
274cm high
£1,000 - 2,000
A Gothic oak coffer, 16th century, French, with a hinged lid and a tracery front panel, set with iron locks and handles, 126cm wide
67cm deep
72cm high
£1,000 - 1,500
A Regency giltwood convex mirror, early 19th century, the circular frame with a seahorse surmount and a pair of candle sconces suspending glass drops, 50cm diameter
85cm high
£400 - 600
A George III mahogany caddy-top kneehole desk, second half of the 18th century, the rectangular top above an arrangement of drawers surrounding a cupboard, raised on bracket feet and castors, 94cm wide
52cm deep
80cm high
£400 - 600
585
584
583
LOT 583
LOT 584
LOT 585
LOT 586
A pair of Irish George II-style mahogany demilune pier tables, late 19th/early 20th century, each raised on a pair of knee-carved cabriole supports terminating in hairy paw feet, one bearing a label for ‘Frank Partridge, London and New York’, 90cm wide
46cm deep
74cm high (2)
£400 - 600
LOT 587
A harlequin set of six oak Glastonbur y-type chairs, 20th century, of typical form, each with an arched cresting rail and carved back panel, on joined ‘X’ frame legs united by a central stretcher, largest 76cm wide
66cm deep
111cm high, smallest 59cm wide
49cm deep
100cm high (6)
£300 - 500
LOT 588
A large Louis XV-style banquette by Maison Jansen, 20th century, French, the large buttoned cushion upholstered in beige cotton twill with white piping, over a similarly covered base, raised on giltwood cabriole supports, 183cm wide
82cm deep
44cm high
£500 - 800
Literature: James Archer Abbott, ‘Jansen Furniture’, 2007, illustrated p.38.
LOT 589
A Regency mahogany cellaret, c.1820, of sarcophagus form with beaded detail, the hinged lid enclosing a fitted interior, raised on lion paw feet, 66cm wide
45cm deep
58cm high
£200 - 400
590
A George IV oak library chair, c.1825, of tub shape, upholstered in buttoned silk damask, raised on tapering reeded front supports, terminating in later brass castors,
68cm wide
80cm deep
85cm high
£1,000 - 2,000
LOT 591
A pair of lacquered wooden demilune side tables, 19th century, Anglo-Chinese, each top raised on a serpentine apron and cabriole legs united by stretchers, terminating in claw and ball feet, 133cm wide
61cm deep
85cm high (2)
£500 - 800
LOT 592
A chinoiserie lacquered wooden folding screen, 20th century, comprising six panels, each decorated with figures in a pagoda garden, with flowers and foliate scrolls, lacking hinge pins, each panel 41cm wide
173cm high (6)
£300 - 500
LOT
592
591
590
LOT 593
A Victorian-style studded leather sofa, of recent manufacture, in the Howard ‘Bridgewater’ shape, with a buttoned back and two loose cushions, raised on tapering square supports terminating in brass caps and castors, 136cm wide
79cm deep
88cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 594
An extensive Herend porcelain ‘Indian Basket’ dinner service, 20th century, Hungarian, painted in rust-orange with baskets issuing flowers and foliage, printed marks, including thirty-two dinner plates, fourteen soup bowls and three large oval serving dishes, large tureen 37cm wide 22cm deep
26cm high (119)
£2,000 - 4,000
594
593
595
A long oak refectory table in the 17th-century style, 20th century, with a cleated plank top raised on three trestles united by a stretcher, 357cm long
92cm wide
79cm high
£1,500 - 2,500
LOT 596
A painted trompe l’oeil wooden cabinet, of recent manufacture, of narrow form painted with musical instruments, 34cm wide
20cm deep
120cm high
£300 - 500
LOT
595
A painted wooden children’s wardrobe, of recent manufacture, in the form of a Georgian double doll’s house, the two pairs of doors enclosing hanging space, 160cm wide
61cm deep
115cm high
£500 - 800
A pair of George III-style oak and burr oak tables, of recent manufacture, each crossbanded rectangular top, above a frieze drawer and two shelves, raised on tapering supports, 48cm wide
38cm deep
77cm high (2)
£800 - 1,200
A pair of Regenc y-style mahogany coromandel and ebonised waterfall bookcases, of recent manufacture, each with a shaped top above five graduated shelves, with a reeded edge and bracket feet, 74cm wide
28cm deep
129cm high (2)
£1,000 - 2,000
599
598
597
LOT 597
LOT 598
LOT 599
LOT 600
A George III-style giltwood and gesso girandole mirror, 19th century, of rococo form, 40cm wide
104cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 601
A George IV mahogany library table by W Priest of London, c.1825, the rounded rectangular top with an inset leather surface, above six frieze drawers, one stamped ‘W. Priest, 17 & 24 Water Street, Blackfriars’, raised on reeded supports terminating in brass caps and castors, 154cm wide
99cm deep
78cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 602
A George I walnut stool, early 18th century, the drop-in seat within a deep cross-grained frieze, on cabriole supports with carved leaf detail to the knees, 48cm wide
41cm deep
41cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 603
A pair of pitch pine trestles, late 18th/early 19th century, each platform raised on channelled A-frame supports, 85cm wide
58cm deep
129cm high (2)
£300 - 500
603
602 601 600
LOT 604
A William and Mar y-style walnut and marquetry cushion-framed mirror, 19th century, the corners with foliate inlay, surrounding a mercury glass plate, 51cm wide
55cm high
£300 - 400
LOT 605
A pair of cast iron garden urns, mid-19th century, French, by Alfred Corneau, each with a pair of scrolled handles, enclosing a gadrooned body, cast ‘Corneau Alfred A Charleville’, 57cm wide
40cm deep
48.5cm high (2)
£600 - 800
LOT 606
A Directoire mahogany architect’s table, c.1800, French, with a leather-lined adjustable top and slides, the long frieze drawer fitted with a slide, compartment and an inkwell and pen tray, raised on tapering square legs terminating in brass sabots, loose but present, 80cm wide
53cm deep
74cm high
£500 - 700
LOT 607
A two-seater sofa in the Howard & Sons style, of recent manufacture, raised on turned supports, terminating in brass caps and castors, 210cm wide
110cm deep
88cm high
£500 - 700
605
604
607
After Johann Elias Ridinger, a set of eight hunting scenes, engravings, printed title in German and French, image 32.5 x 40.5cm, each framed and glazed, together with another by the same hand, ‘The Winter’, plate 47 34.5cm (9)
£300 - 500
LOT 609
A Louis XV-style kingwood and ormolu occasional table, late 19th century, French, the shaped circular top with a mirrored surface, raised on cabriole supports terminating in sabots, 65cm diameter
51cm high
£200 - 400
A painted wooden Windsor chair, early 19th century, American, New England, with a continuous arm supported by spindles, above a saddle seat, raised on ring-turned legs united by stretchers, 60cm wide
62cm deep
96cm high
£300 - 500
LOT 611
A Victorian Gothic Revival oak pew, c.1850, carved to one end with a portcullis emblem, possibly relating to the Palace of Westminster, the back decorated with alternating quatrefoil motifs enclosing paterae, as well as tracery, 134cm wide
57cm deep
137cm high
£200 - 400
LOT 608
LOT 610
LOT 612
A collection of Murano glass ‘beads’, 19th century, each of oversized form, with marbled decoration, each approximately 11cm long (9)
£200 - 400
LOT 613
A silvered steel ‘Peristyle’ console table by Soane Britain, of recent manufacture, the black marble top raised on twin supports and a rectangular base, terminating in bun feet, 76cm wide
38cm deep
82cm high
£400 - 600
LOT 614
After François-Nicolas Martinet, ‘Faisan huppe de Cayenne’; ‘Femelle du Faisan blanc de la Chine’; ‘Hocco, Faisan de la Guiane’; ‘Femelle du Faisan’; ‘Faisan blanc de la Chine’; ‘Faisan, de la Guiane’ 19th-century etchings with contemporary hand-colouring, 30.5 x 22cm (6)
£600 - 800
LOT 615
A sorcerer’s mirror, 19th century, the rectangular plate with convex inclusions and soft bevel, within a moulded oak frame, 35.5cm wide
46cm high
£300 - 500
612
LOT 616
An Edwardian scratch-built live steam wood model of river launch ‘ENA’, the vessel is driven by a single-cylinder piston valve engine with a 4-inch three-blade propeller, a spirit-fired large steel boiler, 8¼ x 5¼ inch, with brass twin funnels and mounts to a black and red liveried hull, brass portholes and later applied royal arms to the prow, 107cm long
25cm wide
48cm high
£2,000 - 4,000
LOT 617
An Aubusson wool carpet, of recent manufacture, 420 x 295cm
£2,000 - 4,000
617
616
LOT 618
A flat-weave kilim wool rug, of recent manufacture, woven in polychrome tones with repeating geometric motifs, 208 x 152cm
£400 - 600
LOT 619
Three Victorian framed lace and mother-of-pearl fans, late 19th century, comprising a Duvelleroy fan decorated with lace butterflies and flowers applied to satin, and two other examples similarly decorated, with applied gilt scrolls, flowers and urns to the mother-of-pearl sticks and guards, 39 x 63cm, framed (3)
£200 - 400
LOT 620
A composed fireplace garniture, 19th century, comprising three fire irons, a fireguard and a brass trivet, fireguard 53cm wide
81cm high (5)
£200 - 400
LOT 621
A papier mâché chinoiserie tray, 19th century, of cartouche form and painted with birds amongst foliage, 58 x 74cm
£100 - 150
621
622
A large Louis XV-style Aubusson carpet, 19th century, French, woven with rococo foliate scrolls and flowers, approximately 640 x 403cm
£1,000 - 2,000
LOT 623
A pair of large gilt-brass candelabra, 20th century, each cast with ears of wheat, bunches of grapes and vines,
40cm wide
25cm deep
111cm high (2)
£300 - 500
624
A Louis XVI ‘Capriccio’ tortoiseshell roundel or medallion, by Thomas Compigné, c.1770, inscribed ‘Compigné Rue Greneta’, impressed tortoiseshell heightened with gold leaf, 7.5cm diameter
£600 - 800
622
623
624
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GARDEN LOTS 625-645
LOT 625
A pair of bronzed-metal horses, 20th century, Chinese, each with incised decoration, 122cm wide
36cm deep
137cm high (2)
£600 - 800
A Victorian cast iron architectural skeleton clock face, 19th century, probably Joyce of Whitchurch (Smith of Derby), the chapter ring marked with Roman numerals, 165cm diameter
13cm deep
£500 - 700
LOT 627
A Tang-style cast iron trough, 19th century, the sides cast with foliate designs, with hoop rings and dragon-head feet, 98cm wide
56cm deep
40cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 626
628
A Tang-style cast iron trough, 20th century, Chinese, the sides cast with foliate designs, with loop handles, 114cm wide
60.5cm deep
45cm high
£600 - 800
629
A pair of composition stone garden benches, 20th century, each with a curved seat raised on lion supports, 175cm wide
67cm deep
47cm high (2)
£1,000 - 2,000
630
A near pair of cast iron columns, late 19th/20th century, each with a shaped octagonal capital over a plain shaft, 33cm wide
33cm deep
263cm high (2)
£400 - 600
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628
629
LOT 631
A painted cast iron
Coalbrookdale-style garden bench, late 19th/early 20th century, the pierced back decorated with acanthus leaves and grapes,
156cm wide
60cm deep
84cm high
£800 - 1,200
LOT 632
A pair of Victorian cast iron garden urns, each with foliate decoration to the body and twin mask loop handles to the sides, raised on a square plinth base,
46cm diameter
59cm high including plinths (2)
£500 - 700
LOT 633
A pair of composition stone lions, 20th century, after Antonio Canova, 112cm wide
35cm deep
56cm high (2)
£500 - 700
LOT 634
A pair of terracotta planters, each with moulded serpentine decoration, 52cm diameter
40cm high (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 635
A pair of cast fibreglass planters, each body decorated with a trellis design, 61cm wide
22cm deep
24cm high (2)
£300 - 500
633
632
631
LOT 636
A group of two garden planters, comprising a composite stone circular example with basketweave body, and a square terracotta example with rosette medallions, square 45cm wide
61cm high (2)
£200 - 400
LOT 637
A painted cast iron Coalbrookdale-style garden bench, 19th century, the back cast with a foliate pattern,
182cm wide
67cm deep
90cm high
£800 - 1,200
638
After Bertel Thorvaldsen, ‘Hebe’, painted composition stone, depicted with an ewer and a bowl of ambrosia, on a circular base and shaped plinth, 32cm wide
32cm deep
131cm high including plinth
£200 - 400
LOT 639
Two pairs of composition stone campagna garden urns, 20th century, to include two with square plinths, each with a gadrooned body over a flared foot and raised on a square base, larger urns 56cm diameter
44cm high (6)
£400 - 600
638
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LOT 640
A pair of composition stone planters, 20th century, each of rectangular form with neoclassical decoration, 122cm wide
36cm deep
52cm high (2)
£300 - 500
LOT 641
A pair of composition stone urns, 20th century, each with a gadrooned body and raised on a square plinth base, 70cm diameter
67cm high (2)
£300 - 500
642
A Victorian painted cast iron garden bench, second half of the 19th century, probably after a design by Andrew McLaren & Co., London, naturalistically cast in the form of latticed branches, with a wooden plank seat, 138cm wide
55cm deep
85cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 643
A pair of large carved lavastone Buddhist lions or Barong, 20th century, Indonesian (Javanese), each raised on a metal plinth, larger 120cm wide
44cm deep
43cm high (4)
£300 - 500
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LOT 644
A large Haddonstone garden urn, 20th century, of octagonal form, the frieze with a band of Gothic-style quatrefoil emblems,
81cm wide
81cm deep
72cm high
£600 - 800
LOT 645
Two pairs of cast iron gates, early 20th century, with scrolling detail, each pair set between a pair of white-painted cast iron posts, each gate 133cm wide
4cm deep
143cm high
the posts each 31cm wide
31cm deep
228cm high (8)
£800 - 1,200
645
644
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e. you have paid an administrative fee of £25
Inspection of Goods by the Buyer
As we act on behalf of the Seller, we are dependent on information provided by the Seller about their Goods. We may inspect Lots and will act reasonably in taking a general view about them. However, we are normally unable to carry out detailed examinations of Lots to check their condition in the way a Buyer would do. You will have ample opportunity to inspect the Goods. You must inspect and investigate Lots that you might wish to bid for. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the description and condition of Lots set out in the Terms of Sale at clauses 12.2 and 12.4.
Condition reports
We may be able to assist Buyers unable to view by emailing a condition report, but these are based solely on our own opinion and are for guidance only and no responsibility is accepted for their accuracy. Intending Buyers are strongly encouraged to view. Condition reports cannot be prepared on the day of the sale.
Shipping of Goods
We offer a delivery service for Lots purchased, either by shipping ourselves, or use of a third party logistics company. Estimates for Shipping Costs for smaller items can be calculated pre-sale on our website under each Lot and are based on value, size and your chosen UK destination. For items purchased the actual cost can be added to your account and paid online after the sale. If you purchase multiple Lots from the same auction, we will combine packaging/deliveries to reduce the Shipping Costs. For lots for which Shipping Costs cannot be automatically calculated, such as furniture, you can obtain a bespoke Shipping Cost from our website to any destination in the world either in advance of the sale or after you have purchased.
Estimates of Shipping Costs on our website are based on the low estimate, whilst the actual cost is based on Hammer Price.
Electrical goods
These are sold as ‘antiques’ only. If you buy electrical Goods for use you must ask a qualified electrician to check them for compliance with safety regulations before you use them.
Export of Goods
If you intend to export Goods you must find out:
a. whether an export licence is needed; and b. if there is a prohibition on importing Goods of that character e.g. because the Goods contain prohibited materials such as ivory.
Bidding
Bidders are required to register with us before the auction starts. We Reserve the right to impose a deadline prior to the auction by which you must register or by which we must receive a Commission bid. If you wish to bid on high value Lots this deadline may be several days before the auction to allow us sufficient time to carry out the necessary checks. Lots will be invoiced to the name and address on the registration form. You will need to provide us with proof of your identity in a form acceptable to us and such other information as we may require. Please enquire in advance about our arrangements for telephone or online bidding. Please note that we may refuse to register you if you do not provide us with all the information and documentation that we ask for or at our discretion.
Commission bidding
You may leave Commission bids with us indicating the maximum amount to be bid against a Lot (excluding the Buyers’ Premium and/or any applicable VAT). We will execute Commission bids as cheaply as possible having regard to the Reserve (if any) and competing bids. If two Buyers submit identical Commission bids we may prefer the first bid received (where this can be reasonably ascertained). We recommend leaving Commission bids online via our Website, though please contact us about leaving bids by telephone or fax/email. All absentee bids should be received at least 30 minutes before the auction commences; we cannot guarantee to execute Commission bids received after this time.
Telephone bidding
If you are unable to come to the auction it may be possible to bid on the telephone for higher value Lots. Please note that this service is for Lots with an estimate of £500 or more. The number of lines is limited so we would urge serious telephone bidding only and ask that you be prepared to bid over the top estimate. It is advisable to leave a maximum covering bid in case we are not able to contact you by telephone. All lines must be booked and confirmed in writing before the day of the auction and preferably some time in advance. Telephone bidding involves many variables and whilst we take every care to ensure the smooth operation of this service, we cannot be held liable if your bids are missed for any reason.
Online bidding
Any Lots purchased via a live online bidding service will be subject to an additional Commission charge on the Hammer Price payable by the Bidder, in accordance with rates specified by the online service. These are charged at 0% while bidding via Sworders Website. If bidding through other online bidding platforms, you will be charged additional surcharges, which will be payable to us on top of the Hammer Price and our Buyer’s Commission at their advertised rate.
Artist Resale Rights
Lots marked with a ▴ indicate the item is subject to additional Artist Resale Right charges.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Removal of Lots
All Lots are to be removed from the premises by 5.00pm at the latest on the Friday following each sale. Sworders retain the right to remove Lots remaining after this time into safe storage, for which a charge will be made.
Electrical Goods
All electrical Goods offered in this sale have either been tested and certified safe or unsafe by an appropriately qualified electrician. All electrical Goods certified unsafe must be re-commissioned by an appropriately qualified electrician and we recommend those certified safe are similarly re-commissioned.
Post 1950 Upholstered Furniture
All items of furniture included in this sale are offered for sale as works of art. The items may not comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) Safety Regulations 1988 and for this reason, they should not be used in a private dwelling.
Furniture made of Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia Negra)
To comply with CITES Regulations on Post-1947 furniture made of Brazilian Rosewood, all post-war rosewood furniture items must have an Article 10 certificate in place, prior to being offered for sale.
If you are purchasing rosewood furniture for commercial purposes and not solely for your own use, CITES regulations require you to obtain your own certificate. You would need to contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and, as part of the process of obtaining your document, it is a requirement that you have seen sight of the Sworders’ certificate or are aware of its reference number.
It is therefore the responsibility of commercial Buyers to ensure that they obtain a copy of the appropriate certificate, or the certificate reference number, after purchase from Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers. Items are marked with this sign §.
Ivory Lots marked contain elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.
Please note that if you register to bid and/or bid at auction this signifies that you agree to and will comply with these Terms of Sale.
These Terms of Sale relate to auctions conducted by an Auctioneer only, where the opportunity is available to view the lots. We have separate terms for online only auctions and those where viewing is not available.
1. Definitions and interpretation
1.1 To make these Terms of Sale easier to read, we have given the following words a specific meaning:
In these Terms of Sale, the words ‘you’, ‘yours’, etc. refer to you as the Buyer. The words ‘we’, ‘us’, etc. refer to the Auctioneer. Any reference to a ‘Clause’ is to a clause of these Terms of Sale unless stated otherwise.
information, in a form acceptable to us. You must also satisfy any security arrangements we have in place before entering the auction room to view or bid.
3.2 We strongly recommend that you attend the auction in person. You are responsible for your decision to bid for a particular Lot. If you bid on a Lot, including by telephone and online bidding, or by placing a Commission bid, we assume that you have carefully inspected the Lot and satisfied yourself regarding its condition and other characteristics.
3.3 If you instruct us, we may execute Commission bids on your behalf. We will confirm receipt of your instruction by sending you an email acknowledging your request and confirming your bid. Neither we nor our employees or agents will be responsible for any failure to execute your Commission bid, unless our failure to do so is unreasonable. Where two or more Commission bids at the same level are recorded, we have the right to prefer the first bid made (where this can be reasonably ascertained).
‘Auctioneer’ means GES & Sons Ltd trading as Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers, a company registered in England and Wales with registration number 6858916 and whose registered office is located at Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex CM24 8GE or its authorised Auctioneer, as appropriate;
‘Bidder’ means a person who places a bid for Goods at our auction;
‘Buyer’ means the person who makes the highest bid for the Goods accepted by the Auctioneer;
‘Commission’ means the Commission that we charge you on the sale of the Goods as set out in Clause 4 below;
‘Consumer’ means an individual acting for purposes which are wholly or mainly outside that individual’s trade, business, craft or profession;
‘Consumer Contracts Regulations’ means the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013;
‘Deliberate Forgery’ means: (a) an imitation made with the intention of deceiving as to authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or source; (b) which is described in the catalogue as being the work of a particular creator without qualification; and (c) which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been as described;
‘FCA’ means the Financial Conduct Authority;
‘Goods’ means the Goods that have been consigned to us for sale at our auction;
‘Hammer Price’ means the level of the highest bid for a Lot accepted by the Auctioneer;
‘Premium’ means the Premium charged to the Buyer on the sale of the Goods in accordance with the Terms of Sale;
‘Price’ means the total of the Hammer Price, Premium, Shipping Costs (if applicable) and any applicable VAT;
‘Proceeds’ means the Price less the Commission, the Premium, Shipping Costs, any expenses incurred to your account and any applicable VAT;
‘Reserve’ means the minimum Price at which the Goods may be sold;
‘Seller’ means the owner of the Goods and any agent who consigns the Goods for sale on the owner’s behalf (if applicable);
‘Shipping Costs’ means the charges applied to the shipping of all Goods purchased, should the Buyer ask for Sworders shipping agent to deliver the Goods (if applicable);
‘Terms of Consignment’ means these Terms of Consignment;
‘Terms of Sale’ means the Terms of Sale for Bidders or Buyers at our auctions;
‘Trader’ means a Seller who is acting for purposes relating to that Seller’s trade, business, craft or profession, whether acting personally or through another person acting in the Trader’s name or on the Trader’s behalf (such as an agent and/or the Auctioneer);
‘VAT’ means any value added tax or equivalent sales tax; and
‘Website’ means our Website available at www.sworder.co.uk.
2. Information that we are required to give to Consumers
2.1 A description of the main characteristics of each Lot as contained in the auction catalogue.
2.2 Our name, address and contact details as set out herein, in our auction catalogues and/or on our Website.
2.3 The Price of the Goods and arrangements for payment as described in Clauses 4, 5, 7 and 8.
2.4 The arrangements for collection or delivery of the Goods as set out in Clauses 8 and 9.
2.5 Your right to return a Lot and receive a refund if the Lot is a Deliberate Forgery as set out in Clause 13.
2.6 We and Trader Sellers have a legal duty to supply any Lots to you in accordance with these Terms of Sale.
2.7 If you have any complaints, please send them to us directly at auctions@sworder.co.uk.
3. Bidding procedures and the Buyer
3.1 You must register your details with us before bidding and provide us with any requested proof of identity and billing
3.4 The Bidder placing the highest bid for a Lot accepted by the Auctioneer will be the Buyer at the Hammer Price. Any dispute about a bid will be settled at our discretion. We may re-offer the Lot during the auction or may settle the dispute in another way. We will act reasonably when deciding how to settle the dispute.
3.5 Bidders will be deemed to act as principals, even if the Bidder is acting as an agent for a third party.
3.6 We may bid on Lots on behalf of the Seller up to one bid below the Reserve.
3.7 We may refuse to accept any bid if it is reasonable for us to do so.
3.8 Bidding increments will be at our sole discretion (but will be in line with standard auction practice).
4. The purchase P rice
4.1 As a Buyer, you will pay:
a. the Hammer Price;
b. a Premium of 25% plus VAT of the Hammer Price or 18% plus VAT for our Fine Wine and Spirits Auction;
c. any artist’s resale right royalty payable on the sale of a Lot
d. any bidding platform fee payable on a Lot; and e. any VAT due.
5 VAT
5.1 You shall be liable for the payment of any VAT applicable on the Hammer Price, Premium and Shipping Costs (if applicable) due for a Lot. Please see the symbols used in the auction catalogue for that Lot and the ‘Information for Buyers’ in our auction catalogue for further information.
5.2 We will charge VAT at the current rate at the date of the auction.
6. The contract between you and the Seller 6.1 The contract for the purchase of the Lot between you and the Seller will be formed when the Auctioneer records the winning Lot in the sale book accepting the highest bid for the Lot at auction, unless due diligence information required by us under the Money Laundering Regulations 2019 in accordance with our internal procedure remains outstanding, in which case the contract will be formed when that information is accepted by us as complete.
6.2 You may directly enforce any terms in the Terms of Consignment against a Seller to the extent that you suffer damages and/or loss as a result of the Seller’s breach of the Terms of Consignment.
6.3 If you breach these Terms of Sale, you may be responsible for damages and/or losses suffered by a Seller or us. If we are contacted by a Seller who wishes to bring a claim against you, we may at our discretion provide the Seller with information or assistance in relation to that claim.
6.4 We normally act as an agent only and will not have any responsibility for default by you or the Seller (unless we are the Seller of the Lot).
7. Payment
7.1 Immediately following your successful bid on a Lot you will:
7.1.1 give to us, if not already provided to our satisfaction, proof of identity in a form acceptable to us (and any other information that we require in order to comply with our antimoney laundering obligations); and
7.1.2 pay to us the total amount due in any way that we agree to accept payment.
7.1.3 pay in full the Shipping Costs prior to the Goods being shipped, should you agree to Sworders shipping agent delivering the Goods.
7.2 If you owe us any money, we may use any payment made by you to repay these debts.
8. Title and collection of purchases
8.1 Once you have paid us in full the total amount due for any Lot, ownership of that Lot will transfer to you. You may not claim or collect a Lot until you have paid for it.
8.2 You will (at your own expense) collect any Lots that you have purchased and paid for not later than 5pm on the Friday following the auction, or such later date as is specified in the printed catalogue or on our Website.
8.3 If you agree to using our delivery service, only when the full Shipping Costs have been paid will the Goods be dispatched. We reserve the right that some Lots will not be suitable for an automated shipping estimate and will require bespoke quotes from the shipping agent.
8.4 Should you decide to use the delivery service, you thereby agree to allow us to share relevant personal data that we hold with the shipping agent in order to allow effective communication between the shipping agent and you, and to enable delivery.
8.5 If you do not collect the Lot within the time period under Clause 8.2, you will be responsible for any reasonable removal and storage charges in relation to that Lot.
8.6 Risk of loss or damage to the Lot will pass to you when you (or your agents) take physical possession of the Lot.
8.7 If you do not collect the Lot that you have paid for within thirty days after the auction, we may sell the Lot. We will pay the Proceeds of any such sale to you, but will deduct any storage charges or other sums that we have incurred in the storage and sale of the Lot. We reserve the right to charge you a selling Commission at our standard rates on any such resale of the Lot.
9. Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 9.1 Please do not bid on a Lot if you do not intend to buy it. If your bid is successful, these Terms of Sale will apply to you. This means that you will have to carry out your obligations set out in these Terms of Sale. If you do not comply with these Terms of Sale we may (acting on behalf of the Seller and ourselves) pursue one or more of the following measures:
9.1.1 take action against you for damages for breach of contract;
9.1.2 reverse the sale of the Lot to you and/or any other Lots sold by us to you;
9.1.3 resell the Lot by auction or private treaty (in which case you will have to pay any difference between the Price you should have paid for the Lot and the Price we sell it for as well as the charges outlined in Clause 8.7). Please note that if we sell the Lot for a higher amount than your winning bid, the extra money will belong to the Seller;
9.1.4 remove, store and insure the Lot at your expense;
9.1.5 if you do not pay us within five business days of your successful bid, we may charge interest at a rate not exceeding 1.5% per month on the total amount due;
9.1.6 keep that Lot or any other Lot sold to you until you pay the total amount due, including Shipping Costs where applicable;
9.1.7 reject or ignore bids from you or your agent at future auctions or impose conditions before we accept bids from you; and/or
9.1.8 if we sell any Lots for you, use the money made on these Lots to repay any amount you owe us.
9.2 We will act reasonably when exercising our rights under Clause 9.1. We will contact you before exercising these rights and try to work with you to correct any non-compliance by you with these Terms of Sale.
10. Health and safety
Although we take reasonable precautions regarding health and safety, you are on our premises at your own risk. Please note the lay-out of the premises and security arrangements. Neither we nor our employees or agents are responsible for the safety of you or your property when you visit our premises, unless you suffer any injury to your person or damage to your property as a result of our employees’ or our agents’ negligence.
11. Warranties
11.1 The Seller warrants to us and to you that:
11.1.1 the Seller is the true owner of the Lot for sale or is authorised by the true owner to offer and sell the L ot at auction;
11.1.2 the Seller is able to transfer good and marketable title to the Lot to you free from any third party rights or claims; and
11.1.3 as far as the Seller is aware, the main characteristics of the Lot set out in the auction catalogue (as amended by any notice displayed in the saleroom or announced by the Auctioneer at the auction) are correct.
11.2 If, after you have placed a successful bid and paid for a Lot, any of the warranties above are found not to be true, please notify us in writing. Neither we nor the Seller will be liable to pay you any sums over and above the total amount due and we will not be responsible for any inaccuracies in the information provided by the Seller except as set out below.
11.3 Please note that many of the Lots that you may bid on at our auction are second-hand.
11.4 If a Lot is not second-hand and you purchase the Lot as a Consumer from a Seller that is a Trader, a number of additional terms may be implied by law in addition to the Seller’s warranties set out at Clause 11.1 (in particular under the Consumer Rights Act 2015). These Terms of Sale do not seek to exclude your rights under law as they relate to the sale of these Lots.
11.5 Save as expressly set out above, all other warranties, conditions or other terms which might have effect between the Seller and you, or us and you, or be implied or incorporated by statue, common law or otherwise are excluded.
12. Descriptions and condition
12.1 Our descriptions of the Lot will be based on: (a) information provided to us by the Seller of the Lot (for which we are not liable); and (b) our opinion (although it is likely that we will not be able to carry out a detailed inspection of each Lot).
12.2 We will give you a number of opportunities to view and inspect the Lots before the auction. You (and any independent consultants acting on your behalf) must satisfy yourself about the accuracy of any description of a Lot.
We shall not be responsible for any failure by you or your consultants to properly inspect a Lot in advance of the auction.
12.3 Representations or statements by us as to authorship, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling Price involve matters of opinion. We undertake that any such opinion will be honestly and reasonably held and accept liability for opinions given negligently or fraudulently.
12.4 Please note that Lots (in particular second-hand Lots) are unlikely to be in perfect condition. Lots are sold ‘as is’ (i.e. as you see them at the time of the auction). Neither we nor the Seller accept any liability for the condition of secondhand Lots or for any condition issues affecting a Lot if such issues are included in the description of a Lot in the auction catalogue, the condition report for a lot (or in any saleroom notice) and/ or which the inspection of a Lot by the Buyer ought to have revealed.
13. Deliberate Forgeries
13.1 You may return any Lot which is found to be a Deliberate Forgery to us within thirty days of the auction provided that you return the Lot to us in the same condition as when it was released to you, accompanied by a written statement identifying the Lot from the relevant catalogue description and a written statement of defects.
13.2 If we are reasonably satisfied that the Lot is a Deliberate Forgery, we will refund the money paid by you for the Lot (including any Premium and applicable VAT) provided that if:
13.2.1 the catalogue description reflected the accepted view of experts as at the date of the auction; or
13.2.2 you personally are not able to transfer good and marketable title in the Lot to us, you will have no right to a refund under this Clause.
13.3 If you have sold the Lot to another person, we will only be liable to refund the Price that you paid for the Lot. We will not be responsible for repaying any additional money you may have made from selling the Lot.
13.4 Your right to return a Lot that is a Deliberate Forgery does not affect your legal rights and is in addition to any other right or remedy provided by law or by these Terms of Sale.
14. Our liability to you
14.1 We will not be liable for any loss of opportunity or disappointment suffered as a result of participating in our auction.
14.2 In addition to the above, neither we nor the Seller shall be responsible to you and you shall not be responsible to the Seller or us for any other loss or damage that any of us suffer that is not a foreseeable result of any of us not complying with the Terms and Conditions. Loss or damage is foreseeable if it is obvious that it will happen or if at the time of the sale of the Lot, we, you and the Seller knew it might happen.
14.3 Subject to Clause 14.4, if we are found to be liable to you for any reason (including, amongst others, if we are found to be negligent, in breach of contract or to have made a misrepresentation), our liability will be limited to the total purchase price paid by you to us for any Lot.
14.4 Notwithstanding the above, nothing in these Terms of Sale shall limit our liability (or that of our employees or agents) for:
14.4.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence (as defined in the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977);
14.4.2 fraudulent misrepresentation; or
14.4.3 any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
15. Notices
15.1 All notices between you and us regarding these Terms of Sale must be in writing and either from your registered email address, our email address, or if in hard copy letter, signed by or on behalf of the party sending it.
15.2 Any notice referred in Clause 15.1 may be given:
15.2.1 by delivering it by hand;
15.2.2 by first class pre-paid post or recorded delivery; or
15.2.3 by email.
15.3 Notices must be sent:
15.3.1 by hand or registered post;
a. to us, at our address set out in these Terms of Sale or at our registered office address appearing on our Website; and b. to you, at the last postal address that you have given to us as your contact address in writing; or
15.3.2 by email:
a. to us, by sending the notice to the following email address: auctions@sworder.co.uk
b. to you, by sending the notice to any email address that you have given to us as your contact email address in writing.
15.4 Notices will be deemed to have been received:
15.4.1 if delivered by hand, on the day of delivery;
15.4.2 if sent by first class pre-paid post or recorded delivery, two business days after posting, exclusive of the day of posting; or
15.4.3 if sent by email, at the time of transmission unless sent after 17.00 in the place of receipt in which case they will be deemed to have been received on the next business day in the place of receipt.
15.5 Any notice or communication given under these Terms of Sale will not be validly given if sent by fax, any form of messaging via social media or text message.
16. Data Protection
We will hold and process any personal data in relation to you in accordance with our current privacy policy, a copy of which is available on our Website.
17. General
17.1 We may, acting reasonably, refuse admission to our premises or attendance at our auctions by any person.
17.2 We act as an agent for our Sellers. The rights we have to claim against you for breach of these Terms of Sale may be used by either us, our employees or agents, or the Seller, its employees or agents, as appropriate. Other than as set out in this Clause, these Terms of Sale are between you and us and no other person will have any rights to enforce any of these Terms of Sale.
17.3 We may use special terms in the catalogue descriptions of particular Lots. You must read these terms carefully along with any glossary provided in our auction catalogues.
17.4 Each of the clauses of these Terms of Sale operates separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them are unlawful, the remaining clauses will remain in full force and effect.
17.5 We may change these Terms of Sale from time to time, without notice to you. Please read these Terms of Sale carefully, as they may be different from the last time you read them.
17.6 Except as otherwise stated in these Terms of Sale, each of our rights and remedies: (a) are in addition to and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies under these Terms of Sale or general law; and (b) may be waived only in writing and specifically. Delay in exercising or non-exercise of any right under these Terms of Sale is not a waiver of that or any other right. Partial exercise of any right under these Terms of Sale will not preclude any further or other exercise of that right or any other right under these Terms of Sale. Waiver of a breach of any term of these Terms of Sale will not operate as a waiver of breach of any other term or any subsequent breach of that term.
17.7 These Terms of Sale and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including any non-contractual claims or disputes) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and the parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
These terms are based upon the recommended terms of sale by the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
OFFICES AND CONTACTS
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