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Click here to subscribeEASTERN STYLE RUGS (3) - to include a blue and brown ground Indian example with "Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre" label attached, 100% wool, with Greek Key style borders and central repeating panel, 188 x 93cms, multi-coloured rug with wide border and traditional style central panel, 148 x 108cms and a red ground rug with wide borer and repeating pattern central panel, 183 x 102cms
GOOD FRENCH EMPIRE REVIVAL DISPLAY CABINET - decorated Vernis Martin style, serpentine shaped including the upper glass panels and the lower painted panels, single central door with fabric covered interior and shaped glass shelves, the whole adorned with gilt ormolu mounts and edgings, the central panel painted with a musician playing to a young woman, 188cms H overall, 84cms W, 42cms D
REPRODUCTION FRENCH EMPIRE REVIVAL SINGLE DRAWER SIDE TABLES - a pair, the oval tops having pierced brass galleries with inlaid and painted musical instrument panel to the centre surrounded by Greek Key pattern inlay, the lower frieze with ribbon swag ormolu mounts, on four tapering supports with conjoining lower shelf edged with brass, 73cms H, 50cms W, 39cms D
JOHN JONES, HIGH STREET, PWLLHELI VICTORIAN MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK - having a moon detail arched painted dial set with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture before a twin weight pendulum driven bell-strike movement (pendulum and weights included), the oversized case hood having a swan neck pediment with central carved detail over the single glazed door, applied half cut turned and twist columns flanked by fully carved turned and twist columns repeated to the trunk, arched trunk door over an oval panel, on a stepped trunk base, 236cms H, 76cms W, 25cms lower trunk D
A 17th century triptych case, oil on wood, Icon depicting the life of Christ, with a Saint receiving stigmata on one of the two doors, 11.5cm wide, 18.75cm high, when opened out 33.5cm wide***CONDITION REPORT***Looks to be in honest original condition but for one repaired crack, outer door has later wiring to the hinges and some damage around the hinge areas, external blackish green paint work a little rubbed, inner door with (left wing) split from top to bottom and with an old pinned repair, some loss of paint at the bottom, upper gilt arch above the main panel showing a short split, a similar split at the base.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A 17th century stumpwork panel depicting a mother and children in a garden, embroidered with stumpwork and metal thread with the central figures surrounded by fruiting trees, flowers, a palace, a parrot, a kingfisher, insects, a lion, a leopard and a pool containing a fish, 29cm x 39.5cm, label verso stating that the panel was worked by a Miss Solis, a relative of the late Rebecca Grove.***CONDITION REPORT***Provenance - UK private collection, 1920s or earlier, thence by family descent.This stumpwork panel has been owned by a single Cotswold family for a number of generations dating back to the 1920s or earlier.The collection was formerly on display at the family home in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK before it was sold in the 1980s.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese blue and white panelled seven-fold low screen, late 19th/early 20th century, the panels painted with court scenes, immortals and auspicious objects, some of the porcelain panels inscribed, softwood frame, total height 83cm, total width 115cm, some cracked panels***CONDITION REPORT***First section – has two small cracked panels, second section has one broken and poorly reglued panel at the bottom, section 3 has a crack across the largest panel on the corner and a messily glued bottom panel, section 4 has cracks to 2 panels one with a chip also, section 5 has a crack across the largest panel and a crack to the bottom panel, section 6 has a crack to the bottom panel and section 7 has a crack to the bottom panel which has been messily glued. The wood frame has some splits, small losses and possibly revarnished at some point. Later hingesPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese brass mounted huanghuali and hardwood seal cabinet, Qing dynasty, applied with later pierced brass cartouches to the top and pair of doors, enclosing an arrangement of two long and four short drawers, 36cm wide, 35cm high, 27cm deep***CONDITION REPORT***The pair of doors, the side, top and back panels and the drawer fronts are made of huanghuali. The drawer linings are made of another hardwood. The central pierced bird and flower panel to the top and pair of doors have been applied later and are pinned in position and could be removed. The corner hinge lock plate side handles and the majority of the drawer handles appear to be original. One of the drawer handles is a later replacement of a different shape. The back panel and the back edge of the top has a split and large loss with some old glue around the area there is also an inserted piece of wood at the side of the back panel. The left hand cupboard door is slightly warped and sprung on the hinge, otherwise in reasonable condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese jade mounted lacquer panel, 20th century, one applied jade figure Qing dynasty, the gilt decorated black lacquer panel inset with a green jade Shou character, pale celadon and celadon jade figures of birds and figures in landscapes amid jade and hardstone fruiting and blossoming branches, apocryphal Qianlong seal mark, 159cm x 42.5cm***CONDITION REPORT***The lacquer, jades and hardstone are in good condition. There is some slight splinter chips to the ebonised wood frame toward the base. It is likely that just the single figure holding a sprig of fungus is actually 18th/19th century and the majority of the other Jade figures are in fact late 20th century.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A James I enamelled brass garter stall plate, dated 1603 with the arms of Esmé Stewart, 3rd Duke of Lennox (1579-1624), enamelled and gilded with the Arms of Esmé Stewart, 3rd Duke of Lennox: Quarterly of 4, 1&4: Arms awarded in 1427 by King Charles VII of France to Sir John Stewart of Darnley, 1st Seigneur d'Aubigny, 1st Seigneur de Concressault and 1st Comte d'Évreux, Constable of the Scottish Army in France: Royal arms of France within a bordure of Bonkyll, for the arms of the de Bonkyll family of Bonkyll Castle in Scotland (whose canting arms were three buckles), ancestors of Stewart of Darnley; 2&3: Stewart of Darnley: Arms of Stewart, Hereditary High Steward of Scotland, a bordure engrailed gules for difference; overall an inescutcheon of Lennox, Earl of Lennox, the heiress of whom was the wife of Sir John Stewart of Darnley, inscribed in Old French, 19 x 12.7cm***CONDITION REPORT***Losses to the enamel on the mantle and the central shield. Some wear to the gilding notably around the text. The metal panel is slightly convex with some dents to the corners and misshapen holes bottom left and bottom right.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A large Chinese gilt copper alloy figure of Cundi (Zhunti Pusa), modelled with eighteen arms (sixteen of which hold implements) symbolising the eighteen paths of attaining Buddhahood as described in her incantation, seated on a separate gilt bronze double lotus throne, 32cm high, 25cm wideCundi Avalokiteshvara (Zhunti Guanyin) is known as the Goddess of the Seventy Million Buddhas, and personifies a potent incantation called the Cundi Dharani.Provenance- acquired by the owner’s late father in the early 1980s.***CONDITION REPORT***Some minor casting imperfections and some areas of tarnish and wear to the gilding. The base panel is slightly bent inwards and has come away slightly from one edge of the foot, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Shadakshari Lokeshvara, possibly 18th century, seated in vajraparyankasana on a double lotus throne, the principal pair of hands in anjali mudra, the third hand formerly holding a rosary (aksasutra) and the fourth hand holding a sprig of lotus (padma), 22.3cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Al of the gem stones are missing. One point of the crown is lacking on the left side. Small dents to the left knee, and edges of the throne. Base panel lacking. Some small areas of the wear to the gilding, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese painting on silk of ladies in a pavilion garden, c.1800, in a late 19th century hongmu and mother of pearl frame, painting 53 x 35cm, frame 60 x 47cm***CONDITION REPORT***The painting on silk is slightly discoloured with some occasional minor staining in areas. Later mounted in a hongmu and mother-of-pearl inlaid frame which has slight gaps to the joints and a few missing areas of inlay at the corners. The back panel is loose and needs re-taping in position, lacking hanging brackets.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese ‘foreign ambassadors’ embroidered silk panel, 18th century, depicting an ambassador holding a sprig of coral and another with a European table clock, in a landscape with bamboo, rocks, prunus and chrysanthemums, 44cm x 58.5cm, framed and glazed Worn fragment***CONDITION REPORT***This embroidered silk panel is a fragment of a larger panel and there is wear and fading in particular to the coral ground and some other occasional losses to embroidered threads.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A William III and later walnut and marquetry chest on stand, with quartered top centred with an oval panel, two short and three graduated long drawers over a further long drawer, on bun feet, width 108cm, depth 65cm, height 113cm***CONDITION REPORT***Looks to have been repolished and restored relatively recently, overall colour is a rich dark treacle tone with a bright state of polish, a few small edge cracks to the top and one small loss of veneer at the back right corner, division between the top two drawers is missing a section of timber, handles are later replacements, locks look original but no key, once stood upon a raised stand, bun feet are later, marquetry may well be a later embellishment.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese coromandel lacquer twelve panel screen, 19th century, decorated with fan shaped panels over a continuous landscape panel depicting figures and pagodas in a river landscape, the borders with assorted flowers and vessels and the reverse with bamboo and other plants, each leaf panel width 49cm, height 264cm***CONDITION REPORT***Some fading and numerous small scattered flaws throughout the panels, some chipping and erosion particularly in the corners where once perhaps there were mounts which are no longer present.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A late 19th century French Louis XVI style inlaid mahogany and ormolu mounted credenza, of breakfront 'D' shaped form, with foliate motif frieze, centred with a panel of cherubs over a pair of marquetry inset panelled doors decorated with flowers and trophies, flanked by bowed glazed doors and divided by squared tapered columns, on toupie feet, width 170cm, depth 51cm, height 126cm.This credenza was probably retailed by Holland & Sons, as it was purchased by the owner’s ancestor at the same time as the Anglo-Japanese corner cabinet in this sale.***CONDITION REPORT***Overall in honest untouched condition, the top with good reddish colour, some scuffs and scratches and small losses to the veneers, the ormolu mounts now rather matted and rather oxidised in places, main doors and sides of the piece are all faded now to a mid matt brown tone, central doors have original locking bar with key and enclose two original adjustable shelves, side doors equally with original locks and key and both enclosing two original adjustable shelves, wear around the feet, but overall a good piece.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An unusual Anglo-Japanese inlaid mahogany standing corner cabinet, by Holland & Sons, c.1880, of stepped form with open galleried shelves and velvet lined recess over two Japanese cloisonné enamel panel inset doors, flanked by mirrors and a further recess bordered by lacquered panels over a central glazed door flanked by open shelves, raised on turned tapered feet and ormolu mounted throughout, Holland & Sons stamp, width 98cm, height 258cm***CONDITION REPORT***Honest but now slightly neglected condition, rather dirty and dusty, with some oxidisation of the ormolu mounts and a little fading in places, upper recess looks to have the original faded and rubbed velvet lining, central doors have small losses around the edges and probably a loss of an ormolu strip down the centre, they enclose a purple velvet lined interior which again looks original, lock to door is present but no key. Mirrors to either side are oxidised, lacquer panels are a little rubbed and faded, ormolu beading left centre has approximately 2 inches missing and a crack to the wood below, further ormolu beading on the right side has sprung away from the edge, a short section of foliate pattern ormolu missing mid left above the first recess, this has broken away but is still retained with the piece, lower mirrors equally oxidised and lower lacquer panels equally faded and rubbed, main door has original lock and working key, interior has a single fixed shelf and is lined in faded green velvet, Holland & Sons stamp to the top of the main door.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Attributed to Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt (German, 1746-1797) Winter landscape with skaters on the iceoil on wooden panel23 x 31cm***CONDITION REPORT***Oil on wooden panel untouched for many years, now a little dirty with some small surface dents and evidence of retouching particularly in the white cloud directly above the smoking roof and along the top pinkish clouds, apparently unsigned, housed in an early 19th century gilt gesso frame which suffers from some losses.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
After Sir Joshua Reynolds P.R.A. (British, 1723-1792) Girl with a birdoil on mahogany panel30.5 x 25cm***CONDITION REPORT***Oil on mahogany panel in honest untouched condition, a slight inward curve of the panel down the right side, paint rather dark and dirty with some light surface scuffing, house in a old gilt frame which is damaged and separating at the corners, remnant of a Christie's stencil number verso, possibly SOSH...PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) Shipping in distress along the shorelineoil on wooden panelsigned and dated 182029 x 39cm***CONDITION REPORT***Oil on wooden panel with a very slight outward bulge, paint a little dirty with some fine scratch marks running down the right side through the main ship and less so elsewhere, signed and dated lower left, housed in a probably later gold overpainted frame, back of the board is covered and stamped with Christie's stencil mark 657RNPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Edward Henry Corbould, R.I. (English, 1815-1905) Knights in armour standing beneath roundels representing Music and History & Architecture and Poetrypair of watercolourssigned and inscribed 'After Figures by Francis Corbould MD'118 x 17.5cm***CONDITION REPORT***An interesting pair of works, one with Edward III? standing in a niche dated AD1356 with Music and History roundels overhead, and a small panel at the base depicting a youth carving a sculpture of a knight, the other with a knight beneath the date AD1408 and roundels Architecture and Poetry, at the bottom inscribed After Figures by Francis Corbould MD with a panel at the base depicting The Elderly Artist painting the sculpture of the knight and dated AD1874Francis John Corbould (1819-1884), member of the Royal College of Surgeons and father of the artist.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
André Benoît Perrachon (French, 1828-1908) Still life of flowers and fruit on a table topoil on wooden panelbears signature and date 190337 x 54cm***CONDITION REPORT***Oil on wooden panel, a flaw and possible restored split in the top right corner, signs of further splitting slightly lower down, some scuffing to the surface particularly near 3 o'clock, a further overpainted crack in the lower left corner running through the signature, housed in a white painted part gilt frame, barcode label for a London Auction House verso.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
19th century Continental School Portrait of a youth wearing a yellow jacketoil on wooden panel39 x 30cm***CONDITION REPORT***Oil on mahogany panel which bulges vertically down the middle, looks to be in fair clean condition, signs of old craquelure throughout but most notably in the dark areas where there is some bitumous separation, apparently unsigned, housed in a period gilt gesso frame which is separating at the corners, no labels or inscriptions verso.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Hispano Moresque carved marble panel, of arched form with roundel and stylised foliate motifs, housed in a pine frame, 127 x 84.5cm without frame***CONDITION REPORT***Please note this is carved stucco work NOT marble. Overall looks to be in good condition, some surface scratching particularly to the left of 12 o'clock, wear to the light terracotta colouring, particularly down the side columns, overall size including frame 134 x 92cmPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
§ § Frank Wootton (English, 1914-1998) 'The stricken tree'oil on boardsigned50 x 75cm***CONDITION REPORT***Oil on wooden panel in good untouched condition perhaps needing a very light clean but no real faults noted, housed in the original gilt frame with 1975 Stacy Marks label verso.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A 19th century Austro-Hungarian silver gilt and polychrome enamel rectangular trinket box, the hinged cover with pierced corners, guilloche enamel decoration and inset ivory panel painted with the bust of a lady, makers mark AkK?, width 93mm, gross weight 7.6oz. Ivory submission reference: CFS196E6***CONDITION REPORT***A few minor scratches to the enamel in places, commensurate with age and some use. Some surface scratches to the base in line with some use. Some minor loss to the gilding in places.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A late 20th century gold (tests as 18ct) mounted jade pendant, with round, marquise and trapeze cut diamond set border, the jade carved with bird amongst foliage, overall 48mm, gross 14.7 grams.***CONDITION REPORT***Four of the diamonds each have a tiny chip to the table facet. There is a small crack to the jade panel on the left side. Overall condition is otherwise good.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An English oak coffer, 18th century, floral carved, the hinged lid enclosing candle box and compartment, the filled lock recesses stamped ‘EDWARDS AND ROBERTS’, 56cm high, 115cm wide, 41cm deepCondition Report: one large split across the top at the back, two large split to the front corner left side of the top and restoration to the same area, small split to the right side panel, signs of old woodworm, scratches and knocks throughout. overall fair condition
An early Victorian mahogany glazed cabinet, second quarter 19th century, with bobbin turned columns, the two glazed doors enclosing shelves, above single drawer, raised on bracket feet, 145cm high, 72cm wide, 38cm deepCondition Report: crack to bottom right of top left glass panel, split to top and bottom of left side, split to the surface in front of the left side door, one handle is loose and damaged but present, many stains, scratches and old gouges
A French ebonised open bookcase, third quarter 19th century, gilt metal mounted with boulle work frieze, raised on plinth base, 108cm high, 121cm wide, 32cm deepCondition Report: lifting to veneer, some veneer missing, signs of old woodworm, some gilt metal beading missing, scratches and knocks to wood, many splits to back panels, split to base on the left side, snap to gilt metal beading on the lower right side panel
A William IV rosewood work table, first quarter 19th century, the hinged swivel top enclosing read leather skiver, above single drawer and sewing drawer, raised on bun feet and castors, 73cm high, 52cm wide, 38cm deepCondition Report: Top is split in two, with one large panel loose, one other large split to top but has held together, splits and tears to the leather, leather is torn in two where the loose top panel has come away (the leather is stuck to the underside of the loose top panel), lifting to veneer, some veneer missing, the wood with scratches, stains and old gouges.
A group of three boxes, 19th century, to include a Huntley & Palmers novelty biscuit tin in the form of eight leather bound books secured by a strap, 16 x 16 x 12cm, a box with inlaid borders to lid and hexagonal panel depicting a colonnade, the interior with a coloured print of a Tonjon or Ladies' Carriage, 10 x 22.5 x 14.5cm, and a walnut box standing on four feet with iron hinges (3)
A Mexican ex-voto miracle painting, mid-19th century, the heavily worn image depicting an ill-stricken individual lying in bed receiving visions of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, with partially indistinct text below describing an event occurring on June 17th 1853 to one Altándose Cristobal, giving thanks to God, the panel 20 x 25.5cmFootnotes: Ex-votos, from the Latin ex voto suscepto (from the vow made), are devotional offering paintings that include a written narrative of the event, usually offering thanks to God, the Virgin, or a Saint for granting a miracle or coming to the aid of the afflicted author.
An English mahogany dressing chest, first quarter 20th century, with ivorine label for Bowman Brothers, Camden, the superstructure with oval mirror and small drawer, above two short and two long drawers, on carved bracket feet, 162cm high, 107cm wide, 50cm deepCondition Report: top with scratches, stains and old gouges, split to the right side of the top, split to the right side panel, scratches and knocks to wood on the front, mirror with oxidation, overall good condition
A pair of Chinese lobbed cloisonné enamel vases, 20th century, the pear shaped vase with splayed foot rising to thin neck and everted lipped rim, each lobe decorated with an oval panel enamelled with various types of birds and flowers on light blue ground, each approx. 21cm high, with fitted box (2)
A Mexican ex-voto miracle painting, 20th century, by Vilchis Hugo, depicting a circus accident with a vision of the Virgin of Guadalupe, painted in bright colours on metal, signed to lower left, with text beneath describing the event, dated 1949, the panel 30 x 34cmFootnotes: Ex-votos, from the Latin ex voto suscepto (from the vow made), are devotional offering paintings that include a written narrative of the event, usually offering thanks to God, the Virgin, or a Saint for granting a miracle or coming to the aid of the afflicted author.A full translation of the text reads:Blessed be the Virgin of Guadalupe for sending your relief to my brothers Israel and Juaquin, who fell from the trapeze in a performance at the circus, injuring their legs and spine, for which I thank you that they are here today and can work. Hernánez brothers. 1949.
An English oak chest, 18th century and later, the original oak carcass with two short over three long drawers, with later veneered fronts, raised on later oak bun feet, 92cm high, 99cm wide, 54cm deep Condition Report: split to right side panel, piece of wood missing from right side, signs of old woodworm, veneer missing from front of drawers, chunk of wood missing from top front left corner, scratches, stains, knocks and old gouges to wood
A George III inlaid mahogany sideboard, in the Sheraton style, last quarter 18th century, satinwood crossbanded, the mirrored back superstructure above central drawer, flanked by lead lined wine drawer, short drawer and cupboard door, on square tapering legs to spade feet, 152cm high, 183cm wide, 76cm deepCondition Report: veneer missing and some lifting, four small splits to right side panel, two splits to left side panel, scratches, stains and old gouges throughout, structurally sound, overall good condition
An Anglo-Indian brass bound mahogany campaign work chest, mid-19th century, the lid inset with small reverse glass painted panel, one side with single long divided drawer, the fitted interior with lidded compartments decorated with gilt paper and reverse-painted repeating flower motifs, the interior lid with mirror and further conforming decorated panels, 28 x 56 x 29cm
A George III inlaid mahogany domed rectangular box, of typical form, lacking escutcheon, with felt and paper lined interior, raised on ball feet, one lacking, 8 x 13.7 x 10.3cm, together with an inlaid playing card box, 19th century, the lid with decoration of a fan and four playing card pips contained within a border, opening to reveal a three section interior, 5 x 22 x 12.5cm (2)Condition Report: The domed box with condition issues. As mentioned in the cataloguing, the escutcheon and one ball foot is missing, two of the other three are loosely attached. One hinge is detached from the lid, the other is loosely attached. A large crack and missing piece across the top of the cover, the back of the cover with a lifting and dirt-filled section of panel. The back right of the box with a large crack and lifting dirt-filled panel, a loose piece of wood near the hinge. Two cracks across the front panel and escutcheon. The lining faded and stained. The playing card box in better condition, with light general knocks and scratches to the exterior
An Edwardian mahogany desk, first quarter 20th century, with tooled green leather writing surface above an arrangement of nine drawers, 72cm high, 106cm wide, 59cm deepCondition Report: splits to the border of the top, splits to the left side panel, one handle is missing, scratches, stains, scuffs and old gouges to wood
A Ludwigsburg porcelain cup and saucer, second half 18th century, blue underglaze crown and crossed Cs mark, the exterior of the cup and centre of the saucer painted in purple camaïeu with an idealised landscape against a white ground, the purple-pink border reserved with cartouches painted en grisaille with landscape vignettes, alternating with trompe l'oeil recessed rectangular panels, all connected by floral swags attached to ringlets on each panel, the cup and saucer with gilt rims, the cup - 6.3cm diameter, the saucer - 13cm diameter (2) Condition Report: A couple of minor chips to the footrim of the cup and the saucer, some wear to the gilt rim of the cup, decoration overall in good order.
Three lead lined stained glass panels, the largest of roundel form with two central figures in conversation walking through a graveyard, with a semi-naked figure above, to the left an angel bearing a vase of flowers, to the right three nude angles huddled together, with inscription ASH OMEVS, the whole held in a wood frame, the roundel approx. 53cm diameter, together with a rectangular armorial panel with indistinct motto, 52.5 x 29.5cm, the third rectangular panel depicting a wise man visiting the Christ Child with a cow, approx. 34 x 19cm (3)
A French brass carriage timepiece, late 19th century, the brass case with swing handle and bevelled glass panels on plinth base, the engine turned silvered dial with chapter ring having Roman numerals, with twin train movement, with winder 13.5cm high (excluding handle), 11cm wide, 9.5cm deepPlease note that Roseberys do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece. Condition Report: Case: The reverse door and glass panel is missing. There is tarnishing and loss to gilt throughout the case and scratches to glass.Dial: The dial surround with wear and scratches and rubbing, scratches and discolouration to silvering. The chapter with with scratches, rubbing to numerals and losses to silvering. The minute hand is slightly bent. Movement: There are hammer dents, scratches and areas of tarnishing to the backplate and evidence of pervious repairs.
A George IV mahogany chest, attributed to Gillows, first quarter 19th century, with three short over three long graduated drawers, raised on bun feet, the top central drawer inscribed JB Thornton in pencil to the underside, 108cm high, 118cm wide, 56cm deepProvenance: lot 614 from the Wormington Grange sale at Duke's auction 12/5/21 Condition Report: Left side panel has scratches and old gouges, the top has a large old gouge and some stains, right side have a split that has been filled and some small dents, all locks are missing, looks to have been recently polished and touched up as it is quite clean, overall very good condition
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