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Click here to subscribeBoris Sporykhin (Russian, 1928-2020)Standing male model with one hand behind his headsigned in Cyrillic and dated '53 l.l., pencil56.5 x 38cmCondition report: The paper has discoloured to a golden yellow. Light horizontal rolling creases. A small splash stain lower left. Not seen outside of glazed frame.
*Lionel Ellis (1903-1988)Spring flowers in a glass vase, with daffodils and hyacinthsoil on board50.5 x 41cm, unframed*Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.Condition report: Some green patches possibly caused by discolouration to the pigment of blue sky area, otherwise generally appears to be in good condition, not viewed under UV light, please contact the department for a full report.The painting is executed on a modern board, it is unclear what the paint medium is, possibly oil or acrylic. There is some wear to the paint layer around the edges. The flowers are well painted but the background appears worn and possibly has large areas of overpaint around the edges
*Lionel Ellis (1903-1988)Summer bouquet of roses, lilies and foxgloveoil on canvas59.5 x 44cm, unframed*Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.Condition report: Not viewed under UV light, very minor marks where canvas ripples over stretcher bars, otherwise generally appears to be in good condition, please contact the department for a full report.The painting is executed in oil on a linen canvas support which appears to be unlined. The canvas tension is slightly slack and there are undulations across the surface. There is a small tear at the centre of the lower edge. The paint layers appear to be in a good, stable condition overall. Overpaint is present in the background
John Watson Nicol (1856-1926)Still life with fruit and potssigned 'J Watson Nicol' and dated 1873 l.c., oil on canvas34 x 51cmCondition report: The painting is executed in oil on a linen canvas support which is unlined. A rectangular stamp is present on the reverse relating to taxes on linen. The canvas tension is slightly slack but the picture is in plane. The paint layer is in a good, stable condition overall. Wear and thin washes appear part of the artist’s technique. A thin, uneven varnish layer is present although the surface gloss appears uniform. There are some areas of shrinkage to the darker tones, apparent in the illustration. Under UV light, the uneven varnish layer fluoresces differently in parts, however, there is no reason to assume there are any significant later additions to the original paint.
G... Hugues (20th century)A Venetian backwatersigned 'G Hugues' l.r., oil on canvas50 x 100cmCondition report: The painting is executed in oil on a canvas support which is unlined. The canvas has good tension and the picture is in plane. The paint layers are in a good, stable condition overall but have suffered from small losses across the surface caused by impact. There are also scuffs and scratches around the edge of the picture caused by framing. The work appears to be unvarnished and there is a light layer of surface dirt present
English School, c.1816HM Sloop Rifleman of 18 Guns off Cartagena, South Americaextensively inscribed and labelled: 'Captain Houston Stewart. /off Cartagena, (South America). A.D. 1816. A. The convent on the Popa - B. The City of Cartagena - CCG The Royal Spanish Squadron blocking the movements in the city. D. Bocca Chica - the entrance to Cartagena' l.c., watercolour33.5 x 55.5cmCondition report: The paper has unevenly browned throughout, with darker browning at the edges and around the righthand ship. Dots of foxing throughout. The surface of the paper is speckled with small dots of gold metallic paint. In the top left quarter there are lots of small surface scuffs which show up as pale spots, some of these are tiny holes. A few light creases. Not seen outside of glazed frame.
Edmund Aubrey Hunt (American, 1855-1922)'Summer Skies, Holland'signed 'E Aubrey Hunt' l.l., also signed, inscribed with title and dated 1886 verso, oil on canvas39.4 x 56.5cmCondition report: The painting is executed in oil on a canvas support which is unlined. The canvas tension is good and the picture is in plane. An old tear is present above the main sailing boat. The tear has been repaired from the reverse with putty and the paint layer filled and retouched. The paint layer is in a good, stable condition overall. A thin varnish layer is present although the surface has a matte appearance. There are a few stains across the surface and a light dirt layer
*Martyn Richardson Mackrill (b.1962)'J Class Astra Stemming the Tide'signed 'Martyn R Mackrill' l.l., watercolour heightened with white47 x 67cm*Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.Condition report: The paper has yellowed slightly. From certain angles a light wave to the paper is visible. Not seen outside of glazed frame.
Circle of Jasper van der Lanen (Flemish, 1585-1634)A river landscape with figures, cattle and goatsoil on panel43 x 60cm Condition report: The painting is executed in oil on a wooden panel support. The panel is formed from two boards in horizontal alignment and has a modern cradle system on the reverse with horizontal battens and partial vertical attachments. The panel join shows signs of movement with slightly raised paint and overpaint present. There are horizontal splits at the top edge and the paint surrounding the splits is raised with scattered losses. There are also losses to the paint layer along the left hand edge. Areas of overpaint are mainly located to the raised paint and splits. The varnish has yellowed with age but is glossy and even with a light layer of surface dirt present
James Fittler after George Robertson'A view of the Iron Bridge, taken from Madeley side of the River Severn, near Coalbrook Dale, in the County of Salop'; 'A view of Lincoln Hill, with the Iron Bridge in the Distance, taken from the side of the River Severn'a pair of engravingsimage 35.5 x 52.5cm;together with,H F JamesA view of Enville Hall, Staffordshire;A view of Himley Hall, Staffordshire;a pair of engravingsimage 38 x 50.5cm (4)Condition report: Iron Bridge from the Madeley side of the Severn: Paper has browned. Deep creases around the plate mark and the paper looks a little torn down the left edge and in top right corner. A few spots of foxing visible in margins. Occasional creases. Two long vertical lines running down the left edge of the printed area, possibly water or something that has rubbed the ink. Light dirt. Lincoln Hill with the Iron Bridge: Deep creases along top edge and down left side, paper is almost torn in places. A further deep crease in the middle of the sky. Paper speckled with foxing. A small tear halfway down right edge. Some staining to the paper, and dirt. Enville: A couple of scuffs to the margins. Paper speckled with foxing throughout. A few stains to the sky. Light surface dirt. Appears to be an acidic mount. Himley: Some tears to the extreme lower right corner. A small hole in right margin and in the caption. A few scuffs to lower left corner. Some light brown stains to the central area of the print, and a few scattered stains elsewhere. None seen outside of glazed frames.
Henry Edward Tidmarsh (fl.1880-1927)Norwich Cathedral signed 'H E Tidmarsh' and dated 1905 l.l., watercolour78 x 56cm;and another,G Lewis after J ButlerNorwich Cathedralengraving45 x 62cm (2)Condition report: Watercolour: the paper has yellowed very slightly. There is a small pale spot in the top left quarter, it looks as if it could be pastel to mask a tiny tear. The occasional faint spot of foxing. Not seen outside glazed frame.Print: the paper has discoloured to a light brown and there are faint brown speckles throughout. Not seen outside of glazed frame
Robert Buchan Nisbet (1857-1942)A coastal scene with the sun breaking through cloudsindistinctly signed l.l., oil on canvas35.5 x 53cmCondition report: The painting is executed in oil on a linen canvas support which is unlined and has a faint canvas suppliers’ stamp on the reverse for Winsor and Newton. The canvas tension is slightly slack and there are minor undulations across the surface. The paint layer is in a good, stable condition and the work is unvarnished. There is a light layer of surface dirt and cobwebs
Peter de Wint OWS (1784-1849)The Harvesterswatercolour over pencil18.5 x 33.5cmProvenance: Sir Robert Young Collection.Condition report: The work has not been viewed out of the glazed frame, there is some light time staining to the sky area but colours appear as illustrated, generally the work appears to be in good condition. Light staining to inner edges of mount, but otherwise well-presented.
Alexei Mikhaylov (Ukrainian, b.1934)'Summer field blossoms'signed in Cyrillic and dated 2007 l.l., also signed, dated and inscribed verso, oil on canvas50 x 70cmCondition report: A flake of paint loss in the centre. A faint dark scratch near the left edge. A little light dirt to the sky. No other obvious flaws
A carved and stained ivory okimono,Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese, in the form of an apple with partially-peeled skin, 6cm diameter5cm highIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains 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.If you are a UK buyer, we request that you collect your purchase as soon as possible following the sale due to ongoing changes to ivory regulations.Condition report: Surface wear and scratches. Some dust and dirt in recessed areas. Slight discolouration and staining. Some wear to base. General surface wear. Light fading. Stalk slightly loose in joint.
A Shibayama-style inlaid ivory tray, Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese, carved to the centre with a boy and a bird, the raised edge inlaid in mother-of-pearl, coral and tortoiseshell with peonies, chrysanthemums and blossoms, on short bracket feet,20cm wide15cm deep1.5cm highIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains 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.If you are a UK buyer, we request that you collect your purchase as soon as possible following the sale due to ongoing changes to ivory regulations.Condition report: Slight staining, discolouration and dirt. Slight separation to joints and some gap between the top edge of the centre panel and the rim. A few small minor losses to inlay. Light surface wear and scratches. 206g
A large Victorian silver tray,by Fredrick Elkington, Birmingham 1874,the oval tray with a gadrooned edge and with ram’s head handles to either end, the central field engraved and with arms to the centre and motto ‘Nec Timide Ne Temere’, 74cm wide48cm high, 131.8oztCondition report: Light surface scratches and marks, overall, in good order with no obvious restorations or repairs.
After the antique, an alabaster bust of Venus,late 19th/early 20th century, raised on a circular socle base,46cm high Condition report: Light surface scratches and small chips to the edges, impact marks and small abrasions to areas of high relief, dinks and knocks, discoloured and stained to the surface.
A miniature painting on ivory, late 19th/early 20th century, possibly depicting the Shrine of Fatima Musumeh, Qum.15 x 16cm, in a ribbon-tied gilt frame,all within a further box frame, 20 x 23 overallCondition report: Light dirt and rubbing to ivory. Losses, repair and re-painting to frame. General wear to case.
A pair of painted and parcel-gilt mirrors, of recent manufacture, in the French trumeau style, each set with a relief-cast plaster panel depicting a goddess among putti, above a rectangular plate, 76cm wide124cm high (2)Condition report: General light wear overall. Some rubbing, knocks and surface wear, some of which is likely intentional in order to present them in a state of distress.
A golden oak glazed display cabinet, early 20th century and later, the stepped cornice above a door enclosing three shelves and a parquet base,87cm wide82cm deep220cm highCondition report: Light cosmetic wear knocks and dents to the timber, structurally sound. Shelves structurally good, slight impact chips near uprights. No apparent cracks or chips to mirror back. 'Patent 8536'. False 'ceiling' with four light cable holes. Glass panels fixed into oak frame solidly.
Continental School, 19th centuryStill life of flowers in an urn on a stone ledgeoil on canvas76.5 x 64cmProvenance: Bracken Knoll, Highgate, London, N6.Condition report: The painting is executed in oil on a linen canvas support which is unlined. The canvas tension is slack and there are minor undulations across the surface. There are several small tears to the canvas which have been repaired with small canvas patches. The damages have been retouched and some localised overpaint has been applied to reinforce some of the leaves in the composition. The varnish is slightly yellowed but even and acceptable. There is a light layer of surface dirt present
A Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Atmos' clock,the cream dial within a panelled case decorated with celestial charts printed in black, with original box and instruction pamphlet,dial 10cm diametercase 18cm wide22.5cm high13.5cm deep Condition report: General light cosmetic wear. The pendulum is turning at present, although this is no guarantee of full working order.
After the antique, a grand-tour-style bronze reduction of Augustus of Prima Porta, of recent manufacture, with seal mark to the base inscribed 'Bronze Garanti Paris Antique Gallery',56cm highCondition report: light wear and marks to the surface, the stone base with a crack to one side, light abrasions to areas of high relief
A George III Chippendale-style mahogany elbow chair, second half of the 19th century, with a scrolling acanthus-carved rail, pierced and carved splat back, swept open arms over an overstuffed upholstered seat, raised on carved cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet,79cm wide60cm deep100cm highCondition report: Light knocks wear and abrasions, the seat in need of renewal, the feet knocked and chipped, the arms slightly wobbly, frame slightly loose.
A pair of Chinese-style powder-blue glass table lamps,of recent manufacture, each of baluster form with giltwood mounts,25cm diameter39cm high excluding fittingeach with a pleated silk shade,78cm high total (4)Condition report: Rubbing and wear to giltwood. Light surface wear to glass. Shades in fair order.PAT test 18/3/22: one passed and one failed (faulty lamp holding).
A carved schist fragmentary head of a bodhisattva,Gandhara, on a modern wooden plinth,11cm wide7.5cm deep20cm highCondition report: Surface wear, rubbing and chips as expected. Light wear to plinth. The head is fixed to the plinth with adhesive and cannot be easily removed.Provenance: from a private London collection, having come down through the family.
A George lll mahogany serpentine chest of drawers,18th century, the crossbanded top with canted corners over four graduated long drawers and on swept bracket feet,102cm wide52cm deep86cm highCondition report: Veneer missing to top of body below top, also from carcass below top left drawer. Crossbanding possibly later and has uneven surface in places. Repaired splits to both sides, top possibly replaced or re-veneered. Patch repairs to top edges of drawers. Light scratches to top. Some old restoration. Section added to front of side.
A French walnut and brass patisserie trolley,19th/20th century, with light damages,101cm wide52cm deep90cm highProvenance: Bracken Knoll, Highgtae, London, N6.Condition report: Somewhat tarnished. Light rubbing and abrasion to raised areas. Losses to veneer of undertier. Wheels smooth, hinge action functioning. Solid and sturdy. Glass slightly scratches, mirror mottled.
A group of three gilt glass vases,in the manner of Jules Barbe for Thomas Webb, Stourbridge, each of moulded spherical form,large vase 17.5cm high small vases 7cm high (3)Provenance: Bracken Knoll, Highgate, London, N6.Condition report: light scratches and wear to the gilt, no obvious chips or cracks
A large two-seater settee,20th century, with oatmeal upholstery and on short block legs,214cm wide102cm deep75cm highProvenance: Bracken Knoll, Highgate, London, N6.Condition report: Feet knocked and rubbed. Light fading and marks to upholstery. Generally fair order.No labels to discern where made. Given the rest of the collection, most likely from reputable manufacturer.
ORIGINAL FLOS SMITHFIELD S BLACK GLOSSY PENDANT SUSPENSION LAMP WITH DIRECT LIGHT. Aluminium body. Injection-moulded opalescent methacrylate diffuser. Steel ceiling attachment with steel suspension cable, 5 pole electric cable in PTFE double insulation, working length 2700mm. Pendant Dimensions: (excluding suspension cable) Diameter: 600mm Height: 215mm
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