The Collection of Sir William Whitfield CBE - Part One

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The Collection of Sir William Whitfield CBE - Part One

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A pair of French spelter models of the Townley Vase fitted as table lamps, after the Antique, circa 1890 and later adapted, each ovoid body relief...

A Regency beechwood, parcel-gilt and brass-mounted scroll-end sofa, circa 1815, in the manner of Gillows, the channel moulded frame upholstered in...

After Carlo Finelli (1782-1853), a Venetian sculpted alabaster model of Venus in a shell by Testolini, last quarter 19th century, the nude maiden ...

A pair of Continental, probably French, rouge royale and noir Belge marble columnar pedestals, late 19th century, each with a Corinthian order cap...

A North West Persian runner, approximately 295 x 113cm, together with a small North West Persian rug, approximately 123 x 88cm, and a Kashan rug...

A set of six late George III mahogany hall chairs, circa 1790, the oval fan-carved backs each centred by the painted armorial crest of the Colthur...

A parcel gilt and painted bracket in Chinoiserie taste, 20th century, the rectangular section top tapering to an acorn finial, 46cm high, 40cm wid...

A George I style carved and gilt-gesso stand, late 19th/early 20th century, the rectangular inset grey marble top above a slightly recessed frieze...

A large quantity of mezzotints of notable people, to include portraits of Thomas Marquis of Wharton, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Sir Thomas Smyth a...

A pair of late George III mahogany hall chairs, circa 1800, the narrow shield-shaped backs above dished solid seats, on ring-turned splayed legs j...

A George II style carved mahogany sofa, late 19th century, the rectangular back and seat upholstered in green damask, the six cabriole legs with l...

A scagliola columnar pedestal simulating verde antico, 19th century, of cylindrical form and on a stepped and moulded circular base, 115cm high; a...

A set of four carved and giltwood wall mounts, 18th century and later, each as a bellflower swag with ribbon tied finial, approximately 55cm high,...

A William IV carved giltwood pelmet, circa 1830 in the rococo style, of serpentine outline, the elaborate pierced frieze centred by a cartouche an...

A large and impressive simulated marble bust of Emperor Hadrian, after the Antique, late 20th century, the bearded subject portrayed in milita...

A pair of Italian or French verde antico columnar pedestals, probably first half 19th century, later mounted with square section onyx capitals and...

An Antwerp Historical Tapestry, probably by the workshop of Jan Frans Cornelissen or Anna Maria Wauters, The Sacrifice to the Unknown God, from Th...

A pair of George III style architectural painted and parcel-gilt open breakfront bookcases, the moulded cornices above an arrangement of corbels a...

A French gilt bronze bust of Diana the Huntress after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828), cast by the Susse Frères, last quarter 19th century, portra...

A Napoleon III ormolu mounted rouge griotte, Breccia and vert maurin columnar pedestal by Maison Millet, third quarter 19th century, the Corinthi...

A painted plaster bust of William Pitt the Younger after Joseph Nollekens (British 1737-1823), possibly first half 19th century, portrayed togate,...

An Italian Siena and white marble mounted columnar pedestal, 19th century, the Doric order capital above a tapered shaft descending to a moulded s...

A late George III mahogany bookcase, the moulded cornice above a pair of panelled astragal doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a dra...

Circle of Maria Verelst (British 1680-1744) Portrait of Lady Smythe, three-quarter-length Oil on canvas With identifying inscription lower l...

John Vanderbank (British 1694-1739) Portrait of Dr Martin Benson (1689-1752) Bishop of Gloucester, half-length, in clerical costume Oil on canvas ...

A George II carved giltwood pier mirror, circa 1755, the asymmetrical pierced cresting above a conforming carved and pierced rococo surround with ...

North Italian School (17th century) Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a pale brown embroidered coat Oil on canvas, oval 71 x 56cm (27...

After Samuel Cooper Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) Oil on canvas laid down to board 63.5 x 53.5cm (25 x 21 in.) This lot is to...

Circle of Jonathan Richardson (British 1665-1745) Portrait of Matthew Prior (1664-1721), half-length, in a green coat Oil on canvas 62 x 49c...

After Antonio Canova, an Italian sculpted alabaster figural group of the Three Graces, 19th century, above an oval section festooned plinth, 51cm ...

A French Empire burr elm marble topped pier table, the rectangular fossil marble slab above a frieze drawer, on columnar supports with engine-turn...

A Victorian black painted cast iron door porter, late 19th century, modelled with a putto, possibly the infant Hercules, and a serpent, 45cm high ...

Contemporary British School Untitled Striated red stone 43cm high, 32cm wide This lot is to be sold without reserve

λ Yunus Haider ARBS (b. 1943) Opus 1972/03 - Screen Bronze 47cm high overall including rectangular black marble base This lot is to be sold withou...

λSir Jacob Epstein (British 1880-1959) Fifth Portrait of Kathleen A bronze with a pale green patina Height 77cm (30¼ in.) Conceived in 1935 and ca...

An associated pair of patinated bronze models of the Medici Venus and Capitoline Antinous, after the Antique, third quarter 19th century, French o...

A French or Italian patinated bronze model of Hercules, in the manner of the Hercules Farnese, 19th century, partially draped in the lion skin, st...

After Benvenuto Cellini (Florence, 1500-1571), an Italian patinated bronze model of Perseus and Medusa, second half 19th century, the hero portray...

A white marble urn wall mount in George III Adam style, first quarter 19th century, relief sculpted with foliage and bellflowers, 38cm high, 31cm ...

A pair of French or English wrought iron grille or balcony panels, 19th century, each openwork square field with central aperture and surrounding ...

A pair of plywood and cast iron obelisk standard lamps, the plinths probably early 20th century, the shafts modern, the tapered stems descending t...

A large pair of crackle-glazed vases and covers, Chinese, 20th century, the baluster floor vases and covers with cream-white glaze, 84cm high (2) ...

A pair of Scottish George III cast iron stoves modelled as Neoclassical urns, attributed to the Carron Company, likely to designs by Robert Adam, ...

ϒ  Pair of ivory and brass mounted opera glasses, later 19th century, the glasses adjustable, 4.5cm high, 12cm wide, 9cm deep; and four various ma...

A Continental sample marble and gilt metal mounted obelisk, late 19th century, in the manner of Grand Tour souvenirs, the tapered body comprising ...

A mahogany partner's pedestal desk, 18th century and later , the rectangular moulded top with a tooled leather inset top with six opposing frieze ...

An early Victorian stained softwood walking stick, mid 19th century, the handle modelled as a hand holding a cornucopia, with gilt metal ferrule, ...

A pair of Empire patinated bronze candle holders, circa 1810, with floral drip pans above engine milled socles, descending to triform bases and on...

British School (circa 1730) Portrait of a gentleman, wearing a powdered wig and a brown jacket Oil on copper 12cm x 9.7cm, oval Now loose in a V...

ϒAn Anglo-Indian, probably Vizagapatam, antler covered tea caddy, mid 19th century, of large proportions, the sarcophagus form body with rectangul...

Two scagliola panels, 20th century, each rectangular section slate panel painted with three circles in the style of polychrome inlay, 20 x 44cm ov...

A collection of twelve assorted items of specimen and curiosity interest, comprising; a rouge marble table top plinth, 24cm high; a pair of green ...

A pair of large Italian marmo giallo Grand Tour souvenir models of Temple of Castor and Pollux and the Temple of Vespasian, after the Antique, sec...

A George III style mahogany double breakfront bookcase, the swan-neck pediment with paterae volutes above a dentilled cornice with a guilloche fre...

ϒA Chinese pierced ivory double gourd ivory pomander, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, carved with trailing branches of blossoming prunus, gourds and f...

A Cantagalli 'Iznik' style mug with bracket handle, late 19th century, blue cockerel mark, 24.5cm high This lot is to be sold without reserve

A Japanese bronze figure of Quanyin, Meiji-Taisho Era, seated in long flowing robes and separate 'rockwork' base, 34cm long x 30.5cm high

A Chinese cast-iron head of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, her hair with a topknot and serine expression, 33cm high

An Iznik fritware pottery dish, circa 1580-1620, Turkey, decorated in coloured enamels and with a central saz leaf flanked by tulips and chrysanth...

A pair of Chinese 'robins egg' glazed models of mythical birds, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the eyes glazed in black and white, 20.5cm high (2) ...

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