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Click here to subscribeA small Meissen turquoise-ground jug with scene-painted reserves, 8 cm high, a German porcelain trinket pot and cover modelled as a partridge, a small figure of Mr. Punch with babies, 13 cm, a figure of a beggar-girl and five miniature painted plaques, to/w an enamel patch-box and various glassware including prism paperweight etc. (box)
North Italian School, 17th century- Portrait of a pikeman; oil on canvas, 36x30cm CONDITION REPORT: in a carved and gilded Neoclassical frame, 18th century framing has been cut down and gilt surface is rubbed canvas is not re-lined on a wooden stretcher which is not the original has repairs sewn into canvas centre left and one patch paint surface suffers from raised craquelure throughout under inspection with uv lamp there is evidence of retouching in the lower section of the costume of the sitter there is a repaired tear to the left of the shoulder centre right the paint surface has been re-varnished and cleaned at some point in time this varnish has bled through to the reverse of the canvas overall in fair to good condition
Brookfield, British School, early 19th century- Still life of flowers in an urn on a ledge, after Abraham Mignon; oil on canvas, signed and inscribed, in a swept and pierced gilt composition frame, 91.5x71cm CONDITION REPORT: gilt composition frame in good condition canvas not re-lined retains the original wooden stretcher canvas a little loose on the stretcher and is subject to bar marks some ruckling to the canvas upper left two long scratches to the paint surface lower right corner with associated flaking small patch of flaking lower centre on urn under inspection with uv lamp there is some evidence of retouching and overpainting along the bottom section of the canvas there are two small old repairs top left corner some craquelure throughout appears to have been re-varnished at some point in time overall good condition
Regis de Bouvier de Cachard, French b.1929- View of a port; oil on board, signed and dated 66, 32.5x47cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite) CONDITION REPORT: in an oak moulding frame frame appears to be the original backboard and taping has not been disturbed mottled dull patch to the paint surface centre left otherwise good original condition
A GENTLEMAN'S STAINLESS STEEL TISSOT CHRONOGRAPH WRIST WATCH CIRCA 1940s, REF. 6212-2 D: Two tone silver dial with luminous applied Arabic numerals, double register recording minutes & continuous seconds. M: Manual wind movement, signed Tissot & numbered. C: Circular case signed Tissot, case diameter measures approx. 35mm. S: Brown leather strap. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in very good condition with a small patch of discolouration near the minute register. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition with some light scratches and wear due to general use. S: In excellent condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet
PATCH ALEXANDER: (1889-1945) American General of World War II. A good vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph depicting Patch seated in a half length pose, in uniform, at his desk, signing a letter which appears before him. Signed in dark ink across a largely clear area of the image, 'To Their Majesties and my lovely friends from A M Patch, Lt Gen U.S.A.' and dated 5th June 1945 in his hand. Contained in the original presentation frame to an overall size of 9.5 x 11.5. VG The present photograph was apparently presented to King Leopold III of Belgium (1901-1983) King of Belgium 1934-51 and Princess Lilian of Belgium (1916-2002) Second wife of King Leopold III.
Attributed to David Roberts (1796-1864) ''The Castle from Salisbury Crags'', Edinburgh, Signed, inscribed and dated Octr. 4th 1846, pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, 24cm by 34.5cm Laid down. With some time staining to the paper and probable fading to paint. A patch of bright blue to central area which may not be contemporary to the rest?.
John Robertson Reid (1851-1926) Mother and child seated on headland looking out to sea Signed and dated (19)09 oil on canvas, 59cm by 90cm In overall good - fair and stable condition. Some very widely spaced and deep craquelure across sky which has had some unfilling. Small patch repair to reverse of canvas around neck, some surface dirt. The canvas is showing through in some isolated areas around rock and brushwork somewhat flat in places.
William Mellor (1851-1931) River landscape with sheep grazing Signed, oil on canvas, 48.5cm by 74.5cm In restored condition. Re-lined cleaned and re-varnished. Re-touching across clouds. Another patch within the vegetation on the right hand side centre and more delicate and sporadic re-touching within the foreground. Mostly retains surface and impasto.
John Butler Yeats RHA (1839-1922) Portrait of Mrs Gracie Yeats (Mrs Matthew Yeats), head and shoulders Oil on canvas, 59.5cm by 49.5cm Provenance: J Edwin Yeats (the sitter's son), Toronto, Canada; Thence by descent; Sotheby's, Billingshurst, August 2001; Private collection, Nottinghamshire A.G.M Yeats, or 'Gracie Yeats' as she was known, was John Butler Yeats' aunt by marriage. 5 fairly rudimentary patch repairs to the reverse of the canvas. Push mark/ tear to canvas right hand side. Stretcher shadow. Rubbing to edges with minor loss to canvas top edge. Stable cracquelure. Surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Not examined with a UV light.
Thomas Cooper Gotch RBA, RI (1854-1931) Self portrait in profile Oil on canvas, 58cm by 44.5cm Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, May 26, 2005 In restored condition. Re-lined, cleaned and re-varnished. Re-touching/ over-paint across forehead, linear overpainting to hair strands at temples and horizontal patch to the top of the head approx 3-4cms long. Further small sized patches of re-touching at the bridge of the nose, below the nose and towards the cheek. Minor re-touches within the hair and one or two on the neck and a slightly larger patch to the nape of the neck. Some strengthening to the shoulder/ silhouette, across left hand side background and lower edge. Paint is somewhat thin across his jacket, with small sized cracquelure throughout and around the crown of his head. Better, albeit slightly flattened impasto within the face. Cockelling to canvas. Superficial surface dirt and scuff to top left hand corner.
Marcel Dyf (1899-1985) French ''La Boutte de Corm en Pont Bretagne'' Signed, oil on canvas, 44.5cm by 53cm *ARR/(Droit de Suite) applies to this lot Re-lined. Patch of over painting upper left hand which is slightly discoloured which is evident with the eye. Some light surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Very superficial scratch upper left hand side approx 2cms long. The canvas is showing through in some areas ( by execution) around the lower edge. Small patch of paint loss right hand side edge and 2-3 further small areas along lower edge. Retains impasto and surface.
A Regency Papier Mâché Circular Tray, probably Jennens & Bettridge, early 19th century, decorated in coloured bronze powders with cyclamen and acanthus scrolls, with later circular parcel gilt stand with four splayed legs joined by a stretcher, 60cm wide, 55cm high Generally good cosmetic condition. Paintwork with general crazing effect. Minor paint losses around leaves. Verso with minor patch repair? The base with faults around toes. Later painted. 170215
A Mahogany and Brass Bound Oval Wine Cooler, circa 1800, the body of staved construction with Rams head mask mounts and loop handles between fluted stiles, raised on a later oval stand with carved claw feet and recessed castors, 74cm by 51cm by 44cm In unrestored sleepy condition. Natural small gaps in staved construction. Lead lining base with some patch repairs. Stand rather faded and dry timber. Repairs to carved toes. Curved veneers splitting and starting to lift. 190215
A scratch built wooden dolls house, as a double fronted country cottage with simulated stucco front, boarded sides and pitched shingle roof with single dormer, the rear elevation and roof hinged to provide access to two fully furnished ground floor rooms and two first floor bedrooms with outside garden and vegetable patch, 48cm wide, 47cm high, 53.5cm deep when open
A LOUIS XV STYLE BRASS MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND MARQUETRY SERPENTINE VITRINE, the part glazed door enclosing two glass shelves within a mirror-backed cabinet above marquetry panels of flower vases, raised on cabriole legs with leaf-tip cast sabots, 75.5cm wide, 43cm deep, 176cm high Condition:good condition with some very small losses to cross banded edges, left side near top back edge has small patch of flaking, varnish light surface scratches and minor dints elsewhere
A Japanese cloisonné silver wired vase Meiji period, of tapered ovoid form, the dark green and goldstone ground decorated all over with butterflies and moths, 5¾in. (14.5cm.) high. * CONDITION: In good condition overall. Some small spits to the surface of the enamel from the making, mainly around the neck decoration. A small patch of scuffing to the surface of the enamel above the foot and a few small scratches.
A pair of Japanese cloisonné hexagonal baluster vases Meiji period, with fine silver wire decoration of flowering prunus, the base of the tree surrounded by irises and other flowers, the slender elongated necks with a band of inverted lancets mirroring those around the base, signed to base (probably Masa or Sho for Ryozo Hattori, 7¼in. (18.5cm.) high. (2) * CONDITION: One vase has a small patch of very fine hairline cracks to one side at the centre of the neck, and a tiny impact mark above. The other vase is in very good condition. No other damage or restoration noted.
An early 19th Century English enamel patch box, the hinged lid inscribed "This Trifle Pleads My Constant Love" within geometric blue and white dot border the front with blue leafage and pink flower heads, 4 cm wide; another circular patch box the hinged cover decorated with a gallant and his companion in landscape, he playing a flute, the body fluted with flower heads and leafage, 4 cm diameter; a French enamel heart shaped box the hinged lid with travellers, one on a horse, the body with flower heads and leafage within pink line and foliate borders, the base with painted mark Lille 1767, 8 cm wide max., 19th Century (3) (2 with extensive faults)
An Imperial German M1910 Prussian OR’s infantry field grey tunic, modified into a simplified M1915 Waffen rock and re-issued, brass buttons, red and white embroidered shoulder straps; Iron Cross ribbon; lining stamped “7JR” (Jager Regiment) also “B.A. II 1912”. Together with a pair of post 1915 grey wool trousers, with slight field modifications. GC (very slight patch of surface mothing)
A .177” Britannia “pop out” air pistol, c 1930, of blued steel, the butt marked “The Britannia” with figure of Britannia and “Made in England” Near VGC for age, retaining virtually all original finish (very small patch of pitting, scear fails to engage); in its original carton with coloured printed label. Clean Condition for age (light wear to lid and staining to label, 3 pellet holes in base).
Large Moorcroft vase of 'Leaf and Berry' design, 38cm high. Condition Report Generally in good condition. Light glaze cracks in some areas. Small, yellow patch on one of the green leaves. Signed W. Moorcroft to the base. No obvious chips or damages to the main body of the vase. Under glaze chip to the base, where there is a slight dent to lower rim.
An early 17th century joined and inlaid oak refectory table, having a planked top with cleated ends, the frieze inlaid probably with holly and bog oak, the whole raised upon four heavy baluster turned cup and cover supports with proud reedings, united by low square cut stretchers, w.213cm, d.88cm, h.77cm Condition Report / Extra Information Provenance - purchased from the local antique trade approx. 30 years ago, consigned by a private vendor downsizing. Top and base possibly associated. Both sides of top with 3 equally spaced patch repairs (suggesting once hinged and possibly from a coffer). Four legs each with some old shrinkage splits, however table structurally sound and stands well. Centre of top with three pairs of two patches. Some wax fillings to holes on top.
A late Georgian mahogany pedestal reading table, the square top having tilt action, on a ring turned column to three outswept reeded supports on brass casters, w.52.5cm, h.74cm Condition Report / Extra Information Top with rise-and-fall action and tilt. Warps to top, two shrinkage splits, and three circular patch repairs. Legs good, no breaks. Column with two shrinkage cracks. Top appears to have been re-affixed to brass support. Appears all original and unrestored.
HENRY MAURICE PAGE (1845-1908) "Springtime on the Thames, Oxon", oil on board, signed lower left, 20.5 x 26.5 cm CONDITION REPORTS Crazing and cracking to paint, small "raising" in surface, lifting paint to lower right corner, some dark patches when viewed under ultra-violet light including light brown patch in sky above tree, paper backing has been ripped in places, inscribed verso in pen "Springtime on the Thames, Oxon H.M.Page".
CHARLES LAMB (1893-1964) "River landscape with figure in rowboat", oil on canvas, signed and dated '29 bottom left, 35.5 cm x 53.5 cm (ARR) CONDITION REPORTS Please note that the size of the picture is approx 35.5cm x 53.5cm. Wear, dirt and scuffs. Under UV light the surface overall is cloudy white. Possibly revarnished, although the finish is currently dull / matt in appearance. Craquelure. Some lifting of paint,and flaking. Some areas have flaked off and are missing - particularly amongst trees, and an area to the right of the picture, but also some small flakes missing throughout. There is a dark patch / glue visible to the back of the canvas, and a probable repair to the bottom centre. Frame has chips and losses.
A walnut chest in the William & Mary manner, the quartered top feathered and cross banded with moulded edge above two short and one long drawer raised on turned cup and cover supports united by a shaped stretcher to bun feet, 94.5 cm wide CONDITION REPORTS Movement and warping to carcass and splitting, lifting and warping to veneers. Bubbling and deterioration to surface, which is particularly marked to the top. Various repairs. Areas of loss to veneers and various patch repairs. Stretchers broken in several places and with repairs and filler Gaps between mouldings around edges. Losses to mouldings, and various repairs and replacement sections. Sticky-backed plastic to interior of drawers, no lock mechanisms. Chips and losses.
.32 Percussion double Jacobs Rifle by Swinburn & Son, 25 ins barrels with broad rib, side bayonet lug, folding tangent sight (the barrels appear to be a mis match), wood ramrod (not contemporary), steel back action locks stamped Swinburn & Son 1860, steel furniture, patch pocket stamped Jacobs Rifles and butt plate (stock a/f)
Uher 4000 report IC unit; together with a Vintage Leak Trough-Line II FM tune, Sony STR-VX2L FM-AM stereo receiver, Bang & Olufsen Beomaster 1700 stereo tuner, NAD Lucas Film THX audio 2400 power envelope power amplifier, Prophet Long Mill PR XI car audio amplifier and a Future Film development patch bay (7) *The Uher 4000 was used alongside an EMI reel-to-reel recorder by Calvert Noble-Rollin to make the first twenty-four hour recording, tracking the dawn chorus around the globe and to record birdsong in the wild for the BBC
Regency brass inlaid writing slope, the back hinged cover opening to reveal a fitted interior with brass mounted inkwells, the front hinged cover opening to form a writing surface, 35.5cm wide Condition: Small patch of veneer missing on the front lower right panel, key escutcheon missing, writing surface in need of replacement, interior a little 'rough' around the edges - ** General condition consistent with age
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