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JAMES WARD R.A. (BRITISH 1769-1859)FIGURE STUDY - THE WRESTLERS Inscribed 'Set when visitor at the R.A., 1819,' pencil and pastel on buff paper48cm x 35.5cm (19in x 14in)Provenance: From the estate of the late Dr. Nicholas Phillipson.

CHARLES FROMUTH (AMERICAN 1861-1937)SUMMER SAILING Signed and dated 1924, pastel on dark paper61cm x 45.5cm (24in x 18in)

[§] ALEXANDER GRAHAM MUNRO R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1903-1985)KASBAH TAGUENDAFT, HIGH ATLAS, MOROCCO Signed and inscribed, pastel24cm x 29.5cm (9.5in x 11.5in)

JAMES WATTERSTON HERALD (SCOTTISH 1859-1914)PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GIRL Pastel34cm x 24.5cm (13.5in x 9.75in)

* MARY NICOL NEILL ARMOUR LLD RSA RSW RGI (SCOTTISH 1902 - 2000), BURNTSHIELDS, KILBARCHAN pastel on paper, signed, titled and dated 1964 in pencil 27cm x 43cm Mounted, framed and under glass

* ERNEST ARCHIBALD TAYLOR (SCOTTISH 1874 - 1951), ARRAN pastel on paper, signed 31cm x 39cm Framed and under glass

Staffordshire pottery figure of a boy holding a bird's nest, 20cm high; a Staffordshire pastel burner in the form of a cottage, 11cm high; a white bisque porcelain figure of a lady holding a carafe, signed E. Ogier, 16cm high & a small Continental porcelain figure of a Russian Hussar, 8½cm high.  (4).

A Staffordshire Pastel Burner, a 19th century inlaid box.

Barrie Neusten (20th century) Still life study of flowers and fruit, signed, pastel on paper, 52 x 66cm, together with a limited edition print entitled 'No.1369' and another entitled 'Graffiti 22', both indistinctly signed and all unframed

Lena Alexander (Scottish 1899 - 1983) - Still life of white flowers in a jug, pastel, signed and dated 1960, 48cm x 51cm

Lena Alexander (Scottish 1899 - 1983) - Still life of oriental lillies in a vase, pastel, signed 50.5cm x 53cm

Lean Alexander (Scottish 1899 - 1983) - View of a Cathedral, pastel, signed and dated '61, 43cm x 58.5cm

Follower of Sir Anthony van Dyck,PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN, POSSIBLY CHARLES II,pastel79cm x 62.5cm

Pastel, Tom Brown, 'Two men by a Brazier', 41 x 48cm

KEIRAN MCGORAN - BLUE PASTEL - HORSES AT THE START 19' X 15.5'

John Kelly (1932 - 2006)UntitledCharcoal and pastel, 19 x 28cmSigned;Another abstract mixed media by same artist, 18 x 22cm

IRISH SCHOOL LATE (18th CENTURY)Portrait of a Gentleman, Half LengthOval, pastel, 24 x 20cmProvenance: The Collection of Hugh and Anne Iremonger

CAMPBELL FRASER - pastel nude study

Edward Luttrell (1650-1737)pastel on paperSelf portraitsigned monograms - EL fe., dated 168013 x 11in.See Country Life article October 1st, 1964, page 826

Pastel portrait study of a dog, signed White, 12ins x 14ins

Late 19th / early 20th Century pastel study, a seated figure of a saint reading, unsigned, 22ins x 19ins

Seymour Lucas, pencil and pastel profile head and shoulder portrait of a gentleman, extensively inscribed to the front in pen, dated 1919, in an ebonised and gilt frame, 12ins x 10ins

Antique pastel, shepherd with flock and donkey resting beneath a fountain, unsigned, gilt framed, 21ins x 18ins

A matched pair of Derby figures of St. Philip and probably St James the Great, c.1758-60, each wearing a cloak, St. Philip holding a crucifix, St. Thomas with an orb and sword at his feet, on a circular scroll moulded base, patch marks, h. 24.5cm and 25cm, restoration to St. Philip, firing faultsProvenance: The Dennis G. Rice Collection of fine early Derby Porcelain (1750-1770)As well as being an avid collector of early Derby porcelain, Dr. Dennis G. Rice was an academic and wrote one of the key reference works on the subject - 'Derby Porcelain, The Golden Years 1750-1770' published in 1983. A number of the pieces illustrated in the book will be offered for sale.Literature: cf. D.G. Rice, Derby Porcelain, pl. 67 which illustrates the figure of St. Philip.The pastel colouring indicates these figures pre-date 1760. The original models are attributed to Agostino Carlini from the dry-edge period c.1752-1755 and the figure of St James the Great has previously been identified as St. Thomas or King Lear.

A pastel portrait study together with a quantity of various prints

A pastel still life study; together with a charcoal sketch depicting The Green Man

A selection of original artworks and print including pastel

Dora Roderick, pastel, Portrait of a spaniel 'Gypsy' 18 x 27cm.

Parris, late 20th century, felt tip and oil pastel, pair of fashion drawings, inscribed "Parris 77", 33 x 23cm

After Gainsborough, pastel, Portrait of Mrs Milne, 74 x 61cm

Good quality oval pastel portrait of a lady by Jane Masters Rogers London 1823-1909 46.5 cms high

A watercolour and pastel ‘Rocky Shoreline’ south of Hawsker by Howard Bedford. Signed l.r.

China: A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Face Screens, the handles of bone, each embellished with a silk rosette and mother-of-pearl button at the shoulder, the screen of white feathers painted with pink and lilac flowers, and a butterfly to the verso; An Early 20th Century Face Screen or Fixed Fan, Japanese, the handle lacquered in black with subtle gold detail, the screen covered in silk crepe and painted with flowers in pastel colours, with the figure of a Japanese lady in padded relief, her head and hair in paper. Together with A Small Wood and Paper Screen, in plain colours, A Pair of Larger Screens, with subtle painting, and A Modern Example with birds recto/verso, and A Chinese Paper Fan with red stamps and black floral Art. Length of padded screen 14.25 inches or 36cm; length of Chinese screens 13.5 inches or 34cm. Chinese paper fan 9.5 inches or 24.5cm (8)Chinese screens: grubby, with loss to the feathers. Japanese padded screen: wear to the silk crepe centrally and to the edges, lacquer chipped on the handle tip and head. The two larger screens are very damaged.

A Colourful Mid-19th Century Lithographed Fan, the double paper leaf mounted on carved, pierced and gilded bone, the recto with three separate scenes, two featuring figures in armour. To the right, a winged Angel and a lady (Athena) wearing a helmet, speak to a young lady holding her child. Centrally, a male figure in ruby red robes and gilded armour speaks to a similar lady, several children at their feet, a baby held in the arms of the Angel and another female, Hermes and perhaps Athena above. To the left, a Queen with 3 children and another lady. The verso shows a musical gathering to the centre, and two further vignettes with couples, and small scenes all featuring musical instruments and players, the details in gold, against a very deep blue ground. Guard length 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. Together with A Mid-9th Century Bone Fan, gilded and pierced, inset with tiny gold roundels, mounted with a double paper/lithographed leaf, the recto showing a King listening to music in the company of two ladies. The reserves are dark, and gilded. The recto by contrast, in pastel colours, shows a mountain landscape with pine trees and a large chalet, in front of which a boy plays with a dog. Guard length 9.25 inches or 23.5cmThe first fan has a break to the upper guard at the shoulder, and to the first gorge stick in. All sections appear present but the leaf is torn at this point. Good colour. The second fan has a break to the upper section of the lower guard. The gilding is dull and there is loss to the gold roundels but those that remain are bright. The leaf has slight damage to two places on the bottom border.

An Early 20th Century Bone Fan, mounted with a cream double gauze leaf and applied with black machine lace. Guard length 8 inches or 20.5cm. together with A Telescopic Fan, with black wooden sticks mounted with a plain black silk leaf, guard length 7.25 inches or 18.5cm when closed down; A Further Large Black Machine Lace Fan, Late 19th Century, mounted on black wooden sticks, the lace appliqued to black gauze which is painted with birds, contained in a plain wooden fan box, guard length 13.5 inches or 34.5cm; and A Fourth Fan, Late 19th Century, the bone monture lightly carved and pierced, the cream gauze leaf appliqued with cream machine lace, and painted with wild flowers and leaves, five dragonflies in pink and pastel blue flying overhead, details being highlighted with embroidered tiny sequins in blue, silver and gold. Guard length 13.75 inches or 35cm (5)First fan: the machine lace is a little damaged at the top edge and the cream gauze backing requires attention. The telescopic fan is in good order. The gauze leaf on the black lace fan is very slightly split away from the upper guard, and the final fan is very pretty and has the remains of a sticky label at the tip of the upper guard.

A Mid-18th Century Découpé Fan, the guards of ivory, the upper sections very wide, and carved with a meandering form. The gorge sticks are plain, of simple wood. The double paper leaf is painted in pastel colours from the left with a man in oriental dress being approached by a dog; a large butterfly, and a bird hanging from a blossoming branch, these flowers being repeated on the verso. Most leaf folds are découpé with a geometric design. Guard length11 inches or 28cm Purchased from Phillips on October 3rd 1979 for £75.00.Both guards are repaired at the shoulder with metal plates. When closed, the fan is noticeably warped, probably the result of the repairs at the shoulder.

A Large Mid-19th Century Mother-of-Pearl Fan, with substantial sticks, the monture silvered, carved and pierced, the gorge further painted with a central cartouche of a water feature, flowers, and birds in flight. The upper guard is embellished with a silver metal panel to the upper third, containing a mirror, the wide shoulders tapering into a carved plaited design for the lower third. The lower guard, with a similar metal panel, features a plaque with black background and white cameo style head in profile. The narrow double paper leaf shows a village setting with buildings in various forms, families and friends at leisure outside. The verso, with similar pastel painting to the gorge, shows more rural figures, in traditional costume. Contained in a card fan box with blue exterior and a very small label to the interior, for ''J&W Milne, 126 Princess Street, Edinburgh'', a crown above the wording. Guard length 11.5 inches or 29cm. Together A Large Late 19th Century Fan, the double paper leaf mounted on simple wooden sticks, lightly gilded. The recto, with bold gold background, shows three ladies relaxing in a rose arbour, one encouraging doves, another reading. The reserves feature wild flowers, a butterfly and nearby water. The verso, in dark plum, is plain. Guard length 13.5 inches or 34.5cm (2)The upper guard of the mother of pearl fan has been repaired with a long pearl splint. The lower guard has a metal plate supporting the lower section. The leaf has rubbing to most folds and some splitting, but generally the leaf is holding. Some slight loss to the dark paint in the reserves. The box is worn to most edges but holding well. The paper fan has slight damage to the lower border, where some folds are torn.

The Grand Tour: A Third Quarter 18th Century Ivory Fan, of the Grand Tour Period, the monture of ivory in the Chinese export fashion, the guards carved with flowers in three panels, the gorge with lattice work and ten detailed panels of differing shape. The vellum leaf, with a cream background and borders of pastel pink and turquoise, has a central oval cartouche depicting The Ponte Milvio in Rome with St. Peter's in the background. The reserves are painted with classical motifs and the leaf is further decorated with motifs derived from Pompeii and Herculaneum. The verso is plain. Contained in a blue 19th century card fan box. Guard length 11 inches or 28cm Comes with descriptive note/ticket with a price of £280.00. Also noted to have been purchased from Mrs Pamela Hudson on July 14th 1979 for £175.00. Exhibited in the Brighton Art gallery.The upper guard has a period repair in ivory mid- way down the lower, section, hard to spot, and the lower guard has a similar repair mid-upper section . Uncommon location for a Grand Tour fan. The leaf is somewhat rubbed and crinkled and has some nicks to the tops of the folds. The box is quite damaged.

A Good Chinese Carved Ivory Fan, Qing Dynasty, the deeply carved monture mounted à l'Anglaise with a cream gauze leaf embroidered with pastel silks in pink, lilac and green. Contained in the original fitted box of black lacquer, gold figural decoration to the exterior, and a cream silk lining to the lid painted with large birds and varied flowers. Finished with a double cream silk tassel. Guard length 11.5 inches or 29.5cmClean and sound.

A Japanese Fixed Fan of Bamboo, advertising The Fujiya Hotel, Miyanoshita, Hakone, Japan, carrying the railway timetables and destinations, and information for the tram cars. The hotel is described as providing First Class accommodation with electric light and natural hot springs. The verso is painted with an outdoor scene including a locust and foliage. Height 15.75 inches or 40cm. Together with A Japanese Paper Dance Fan, mounted on bamboo sticks, cord details entwined around the upper sections of the guards. The recto is painted in pastel colours, depicting figures crossing a river on a raft, a simple fire burning, and rural habitation in the foreground. The recto is painted with winter pine branches and cones. Guard length 13 inches or 33cm (2) Fixed fan: Purchased at Christie's SK on 13th May 1980 for £15.00. Folding fan: Purchased at Bonhams on 3rd of October 1979 for £25.00Fixed fan, good. Folding fan, the cord is not fully fixed in place, the leaf has some nicks to the top of the folds, and the edges of the folds are quite worn.

WILLIAM TIMYRA Lions, signed, pastel sketch, 18 x 26cm Condition Report: Available upon request

UNKNOWN Cat portrait head, pastel, 21 x 17cm Condition Report: Available upon request

Portrait of H B Irving, pastel, signed and inscribed indistinctly lower right, 35cm x 26cm

David Newbould (20th century) A pair of portraits of distinguished gentleman, signed, pastel

Tom Merrifield (b.1933), ''After Class'', signed, pastel Provenance: Gallery 22, Hampstead

Patricia Douthwaite (1934-2002) Scottish, Vintage Car, pastel, 54cm by 75cm Artist's Resale Rights/Droit de Suite may apply to this lot, please refer to our Terms of Business

Attributed to Theodore Major (1908-1999) - ‘Nude Study’ Pastel, unsigned, 27.5x23cm, framed

C. SUTHERLAND, PORTRAIT OF A LABRADOR, pastel on paper, signed, 36cm x 31cm

KARELLA "Young boy with cat" a portrait study half length pastel and chalks signed lower right, together with two further family portraits of young ladies and three further various portrait studies pastels

Baldomero Galofre (Reus, 1849-Barcelona, 1902). "Napoli", pastel sobre papel, 51x34 cm.

K. Airini Vane, Dartmoor Landscape, pastel on paper, signed and dated lower left 1924, 25x35cm

*@Armstrong-Jones (Sarah, 1964-). South India Coast I, 1996, pastel and gouache on thick paper, 101.6 x 137cm (40 x 54ins), framed and glazed Provenance: Estate of the actor Sir Alan Bates (1934-2003); Acquired from the Redfern Gallery in 1999 with gallery label and printed details to frame verso. Other personal effects from the Estate of Sir Alan Bates are offered for sale in our auction on Wednesday 6th March. (1)

*Humbert (Suzanne, 1913-1952). A collection of seven pastel sketches, two watercolour studies and one proof colour lithograph, circa 1930's-40's, including a study of horses and cart approaching a bridge, a garden scene, figures on a tree-lined avenue, interior scenes, etc., 23 x 32 cm (9 x 12.5 ins) or similar (the lithograph scene of figures at church 35 x 30 cm sheet size) An associate and follower of Edouard Vuillard, Suzanne Humbert studied in Paris for two years at the Academie Julian from 1933 to 1934, and for another two years at the Academie Colarossi and Academie de la Grande Chaumiere (just a few doors further along the same street) in 1935 and 1936. She subsequently entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in 1937 to study lithography in the atelier of Espagnat and Jaudon. She became a member of the independent Salon d'Automne on the recommendation of Vuillard, and also exhibited at the Salon des Tuileries. (10)

*@Pacheco (Ana Maria, 1943-). Study for Painting, 1991, oil pastel on paper, 19.5 x 20.5 cm (7.75 x 8 ins), framed and glazed, with Contemporary Art Society Market label to verso (1)

*Embroidered hanging. A large Art Nouveau wall hanging by Lucie Zelie Durnford, circa 1910, depicting entwining vines with leaves and bunches of grapes, hand-stitched in wool in shades of purple, brown, and green, using long and short, chain, and stem stitch, on a beige linen ground, wide border of purple velvet, backed with green sateen, large brass hanging rings to top edge, 223 x 165cm (87.75 x 65ins) Lucie Zelie Durnford n‚e de Marmery Villin (1863-1955) married William Arthur Durnford in 1885. They had two children, Grace Margaret (1887-1981) and Henry William (1889-1944). The Durnfords moved in artistic circles, and Lucie Zelie was a painter herself as well as an accomplished needlewoman. At least two pastel portraits of Lucie by Agatha Walker (1888-1980) exist, both of which show her sewing. This large needlework is a particularly attractive piece, beautifully made, and in excellent condition. (1)

*Embroidered hanging. An Art Deco pelmet by Lucie Zelie Durnford, circa 1920, embroidered with Egyptian-style frieze design of lotus flowers, large daisy flowers, and palmettes, hand-stitched in wool, in shades of blue, orange, yellow, brown, and green, using long and short, stem, and chain stitch, and couching, on a beige linen ground, small portion of two motifs to extreme right edge drawn in but not stitched, backed with gold silk, small brass hanging hooks to top edge, 42 x 180cm (16.5 x 71ins) Lucie Zelie Durnford n‚e de Marmery Villin (1863-1955) married William Arthur Durnford in 1885. The Durnfords moved in artistic circles, and Lucie Zelie was an accomplished needlewoman as well as a painter. Agatha Walker (1888-1890) painted at least two pastel portraits of Lucie, both of which show her sewing, as well as a producing a figurine of her (see lot 452 in this sale). This expertly crafted needlework is in excellent condition. (1)

*Walker (Agatha, 1888-1980). Lucie Zelie Durnford, 1935, plaster maquette, full-length portrait of a lady standing, half-profile to right, wearing a loose flowing gown and bead necklace, and clasping a purse with both hands, on square plinth, monogrammed and dated on reverse '19W35', height 35cm (13.75ins), together with a black and white photograph of the finished figurine for which this maquette was produced, mounted on card, pencil inscription on front of mount 'Mrs. Durnford', and on verso 'Portrait statuette of Lucie Zelie Durnford by Agatha Walker' Lucie Zelie Durnford n‚e de Marmery Villin (1863-1955) married William Arthur Durnford in 1885. The Durnfords moved in artistic circles, and Lucie Zelie was a painter herself as well as an accomplished needlewoman (see lots 416 and 417 in this sale). At least two pastel portraits of Lucie by Agatha Walker exist, both of which show her sewing. (2)

*Hitchens (Alfred, 1861-1942). Bluebells, pastel, signed lower left, John Magee Limited Belfast label to verso, 23 x 33cm (9 x 13ins), framed and glazed (1)

*Olley (Ron, 1923-2017?). Two albums of boxing studies, 1983-2006, 185 chalk and coloured pastel studies on paper, on rectos and versos, of mainly boxing sketches, as well as a few self- portraits, animal studies, nudes etc, sheet size 25.5 x 24.7 cm (10 x 9.5 ins), bound in two ring bound albums with cloth ties (2)

An early 20th Century framed and glazed pastel picture / painting of Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol signed to the corner RA Kayment 1908. Measures: 33cm high x 41cm wide.