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Lot 1003
A George III and later silver tankard with later chased landscape with hunting dogs and game birds, date marks to the base, William Grundy, London 1775, the lid with later dates and different maker's mark, height 22cm, approx 27ozt. CONDITION REPORT Dents to the rim of the lid and foot rim, later lid and chasing, small dents to the rim.
Lot 136
A CHINESE 'EUROPEAN SUBJECT' DISH, c.1750, painted en grisaille with gilt enclosing a classical depiction after Claude Duflos, and contained within an elaborate border with peacock, recumbent dog and classical trophies, 23cm diameter Chinese Export Ware Porcelain The story of this long-lasting and highly productive cross-pollination of culture begins with the remote industrial community of inland China, Chingtechen. Porcelain had been produced here on a continual basis for around 2,000 years. From these factories, the unique development of export wares, directly resulting from the trade between East and West, were established. They were designed to meet the particular demands of the Western market, or for specific private commissions by European aristocracy. Canton, also played an important role in this trading process. It was in this bustling port, that the porcelains were often finished and painted with decorations that would be most appealing to European and later American audiences. There is something particularly intriguing about having a visual manifestation of the vast and at times fractious commercial relationship between Asia and the West. These surviving porcelains, such as the wonderful collection in this sale, capture the interaction of cultures and ideas, particularly the growing fascination on the part of European societies with the fashions and customs of China and Japan. This fascination was fully exploited by the Chinese porcelain makers who saw a unique opportunity to expand their market beyond Asia. The quality of the export ware varied, a large amount of its production was in blue and white household pieces, which were shipped on mass to Europe. Most porcelain in the China Trade was made for use at the table and they were often moulded in shapes, which reflected European taste and dining customs. However, finer wares do exist, particularly dating from the period of 1715 - 1740. At this time there was considerable experimentation amongst the porcelain makers, working out what would satisfy the western palette. As such Chinese elements still abound in these examples, such as lot (138), which depicts in exquisite detail the famous Chinese dramatic work ‘Romance of the Western Chamber’ by playwright Wang Shifu. In later years the development of specific patterns, which became increasingly popular with western audiences, such as lot (145) which depicts 'The Cherry Pickers', a scene originally derived from a French print, 'La Cueillette des Cerises' engraved by Nicolas Ponce (1746 - 1831). It was highly sought after in the Dutch market and was produced until the early 19th Century. And lot (144), the 'Valentine' pattern tankard, which is based on a design for a dinner service made in Canton for Commodore George Anson (1697-1762). The original design was a combination of the pastoral and the exotic with details such as the coconut palm and breadfruit tree. It is understood that the design for the service was the work of the First Lieutenant Piercy Brett (1709-1781), Anson's official artist during his 1740-1744 circumnavigation. The decoration was later altered and simplified by Chinese painters when producing it in larger quantities for the export market. There are numerous examples of ‘en grisaille’ export porcelain in this collection. A French term used in relation to Chinese ceramics to describe porcelains decorated with black or dark brown over-glaze enamel. All of these examples, depict European subject matter, whether it is man serenading his beloved (lot 142) or borrowing from classical mythology, in the hunting bowl (lot 137) with an interior reserve portrait of Diana the Huntress. They reflect an increasing tendency towards westernized designs. Pictorial decoration was directly copied from prints or drawings or they even sent European porcelain to China to act as models. The technique of ‘en grisaille’ used by Chinese porcelain painters may reflect the influence of working from black and white engravings. The monochrome palette allowed for a rendering of fine, linear detail. Niamh Corcoran, October 2019
Lot 677
PAINTINGS AND PRINTS ETC, to include a pair of Cecil Aldin hand tinted hunting prints 'One of the Right Sort' and 'One of the Wrong Sort', mounted, framed and glazed, oil on board of a hound, titled Larch, watercolour of a coastal view, signed Nervi, Mark Spain limited edition print 'Forty Winks' 89/350, Cash's woven pictures, together with an assortment of other pictures and prints (2 boxes and loose)
Lot 724
A GROUP OF CERAMICS, to include a Fieldings Crown Devon 'John Peel' hunting scene jug, with fox handle, height 30cm, two early Spode blue and white dishes (one reglued), Spode hunting scene plates and dishes, Astbury china hunting scenes jug and plate designed by Paolo Gucci, a Wedgwood blue and white dessert set, decorated with various foliage, impressed marks to base, etc
Lot 369
A unusual sporting cap issued in Jellalabad, Afghanistan in 1896,the quartered cap inscribed JELLALABAD XIII, with moitf incorporating a castle turret and hunting horn, the interior with extensive embroidered inscription for CH OAKLEY, DURAND CUP 1896, MURREE CUP 1898 & 1899 & 1900, PUNJAB BENGAL ARMY CUP 1899 & 1900This cap is from the Somerset Light Infantry. Jellalabad was one of their battle honours and XIII was their old regimental number under the numerical system. The sport would have been cricket.
Lot 1030
After Godfrey Douglas Giles (British 1857-1941): 'The Duke of Beaufort's Fending for a Fox in Estcourt Park' and 'Going to the Meet, Badminton', two tinted photogravures, 'Going to Cover', Going to the Moors and 'A Hunting Morning', three republished aquatints after after Charles Cooper Henderson and 'King George 1st at Newmarket 1722 max 53cm x 76cm (6) Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Lot 137
Jan Pomietlarz WW2 Polish fighter pilot 306 Sqn signed typed three page letter title Hunting Doodle Bugs. Detailed account of shooting one down on 28 July 1944. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 473
ROYAL DOULTON; two figures, HN2162 'The Foaming Quart' and HN2256 'Twilight', a Beswick Norman Thelwell 1981 horse (left ear af) and a Royal Crown Derby hunting themed mug (4). Additional InformationChip to horses left ear as stated, small chip to back of seat of Twilight figure, Derby mug has hollow short ring and visible manufacturing flaw to interior with blue staining, further general wear throughout.
Lot 544
A small mixed group of ceramics comprising Doulton Lambeth floral decorated jug, smaller salt glazed example, a similar unmarked jug, a Copeland mug with hunting scene in relief, and large tureen on stand (lid af).Additional InformationLid of tureen handle or finial broken off, further general wear and tear, some chips and nibbles, etc.
Lot 673
A Chinese inspired fruit bowl decorated with a fox hunting scene with fox hiding in the tree within a floral decorated border and with decoration to both inside and out, unmarked,diameter 28.5cm.Additional InformationMinor rubbing to the gilding to the rim, some light surface scratches to the interior, appears free from cracks and any other damage.
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