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Danish school : still life with fruit, oil on canvas, 92 cm x 66 cm

19th Century/Still Life/initialled and dated/oil on canvas, 23cm x 28cmm CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection

After the Dutch 17th Century School/Still Life with Flowers/indistinctly signed 'Van Est'/oval/oil on panel, 53cm x 40.5cm CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection

Francis David Millet (1848-1912)/Still Life of Fruit/signed, 33cm x 58.5cm CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection

William Cruickshank (1848-1922)/Still Life/dead game with a stoneware jug/signed/watercolour, 13cm x 20cm CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection

William Cruickshank (1848-1922)/Still Life/dead bird beside nest/signed/watercolour, 17.5cm x 24cm CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection

Calgabori/Still Life/vase of flowers on a marble ledge/oil on canvas, 28cm x 22.5cm/and two others/all in carved frames CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection

An Impressionist oil on canvas of still life flowers - signed and dated bottom right

COLIN WILLEY - still life oil on board

COLIN WILLEY - still life oil on canvas of lilies in a vase

Still life with daffodils, hyacinths und cowslips. Oil on cupboard. Signed bottom right. In a particular French collectors frame in the manner of Jean Francois Hache (1730 - 1796). Painting 26 x 21 cm. Frame 38.5 x 33 cm.

Flower still life in landscape. Oil on board. Signed bottom right. 25 x 20 cm. Framed.

David Kakabadze (1889-1952)- attributed, Still life, oil on canvas, signed bottom left, 50 x 65 cm

Still life with fruits and lobster in landscape. Oil on cavnvas. Frame 80 x 110 cm. Old descriptions on the reverse.

English School, 19th century, oil on panel, still life of fruit on a mossy bank, 23 x 28cm, gilt frame

Brian Argent Smith (b.1937) still life study of flowers

Two Angela Waterlow oils on board- kitchen scene, signed and dated 1974 and still life of fruit bowl, signed and dated 1971, both framed with labels to reverse

Gaston DeBeer (1890-1953) Belgium Impressionist Pallet knife oil on canvas Still life , purple flowers in a vase Signed lower left 59 x 36.5 cm Condition Report: no holes, terars or repaires overall size 64.7 x 42.4 cm Wide Has two stamps verso

ANNA CHEREDNICHENKO (1917-2006) STILL LIFE WITH FLOWERS 1953 OIL ON CARD 18CM X 27CM

MURIEL INWOOD, FLORAL STILL LIFE , OIL ON CANVAS, FRAMED

MURIEL HADDON INWOOD, STILL LIFE OF FRUIT BASKET AND WINE BOTTLES, DATED '64, OIL ON CANVAS, FRAMED

BEATRICE INWOOD - STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS IN A VASE , DATED '81, OIL ON CANVAS, FRAMED

FLORAL STILL LIFE BY MURIEL INWOOD, OIL ON CANVAS, FRAMED

A LARGE VICTORIAN PRINT OF A STILL LIFE DEPICTING FLOWERS AND A DRAGONFLY

A Religious study signed Cooper, dated '66 and two still life studies

WU HUFAN (1894 - 1968) AN ALBUM OF LEAVES OF LANDSCAPE PAINTING WITH CALLIGRAPHY, 1916.  Landscape painting with calligraphy. Ink on paper, album leaves, signed, dated 1916, with two seals of artist. Translation of the poems inside of the album: 1.  Standing in the quietness of the mountains in springtime. Although frost still covers the grass new shoots are coming soon. Suddenly the light is shining through the forest and the moment of spring is here. 2.  Getting intoxicated when enjoying the drinking, laughing while without worrying. The time shared with a friend but now he is far away and only letters can be read. 3. The two pine trees straight to the heaven, and the roots down to the deep earth. Only the ‘earthen dragon’ will know the height of the trees. 4.  The only person in the world who knows about the dragon is he daring to defy him. The two cypresses are facing each other, as solemn as giants, and the dragon is singing in the wind and rain, and the mountain is standing in the snow and frost. 5. The night rain on Xiaoxiang river, the dark sky, the rain flying fast, my boat floating and all seems so surreal. Xiaoxiang river moving as strong as a dragon, and dark clouds cover the mountain. 6.  The ears are already familiar with the sounds of the rivers and lakes, life is full of passions but also worries. White hair is full of grey at mid-night when the moon light shines.

A VICTORIAN CARVED OAK BOOKCASE, depicting masks, foliate detail and fruiting vines throughout, the later glazed double door top enclosing three adjustable shelves over a base with two drawers and double doors with still life panels on bracket feet, width 131cm x depth 52cm x height 260cm x base height 99cm (condition:- top and base are a marriage, historical woodworm to top of bookcase, historical cracks to base top, with aged wear and tear)

Barbara Hicks (Contemporary British), watercolour, Still life of flowers in a vase, signed, 49 x 39cm, and a naive oil of a lap dog, 39 x 30cm

Ottilie Tolansky (Austrian/British 1912-1977), oil on canvas, Still life of flowers, signed, 61 x 51cm, unframed

English School c.1920, oil on panel, Still life of flowers in a vase on a ledge, oval, 66 x 47cm

A 20th century oil on canvas, still life study, an arrangement of fruit, unsigned within a moulded gilt frame, 45cm x 60cm & 55cm x 70cm overall.

Abraham Mignon, Jagdstillleben mit einem Feldhuhn, Fasan, Distelfink, weiteren Vögeln und JagdutensiÖl auf Leinwand (doubliert). 63 x 48,5 cm.ProvenienzItalienische Sammlung. - Galerie Müllenmeister, Solingen, 1979 (verso Klebeetikett). - Süddeutsche Privatsammlung.LiteraturMagdalena Kraemer-Noble: Abraham Mignon 1640-1679, Catalogue Raisonné, Petersberg 2007, S. 270-271, Nr. 110.Das Feldhuhn hängt, an einem Faden befestigt, kopfüber in einer steinernen Nische – eine erlegte Jagdbeute, und doch verleiht Abraham Mignon ihr Schönheit und Eleganz. Die zur Seite sich öffnenden Flügel sind rhythmisch gefächert, das Weiß der Federn wird zum Rumpf hin strahlender und heller, der Kopf des Vogels, in hellem Ocker leuchtend, ruht sanft auf einer samtgrünen Jagdtasche. Dort, auf dem Tisch, sind weitere Vögel abgelegt, ein Dompfaff, ein Distelfink, ein Rebhuhn, ein Fasan sowie Blaumeisen. Neben der Jagdtasche vervollständigen Jagdutensilien wie das Horn oder die korkenzieherförmige Lockpfeife das Arrangement. Mignon erweist sich hier als Meister seines Fachs, er lenkt gekonnt den Blick von oben nach unten, steigert dabei den Reichtum der Farben und Formen und macht überdies die mannigfaltige Stofflichkeit des Gefieders und der Jagdutensilien fühlbar. Die Raffinesse dieses Stilllebens im Kolorit, in der Komposition und in den Formen entspricht dabei dem intendierten aristokratischen oder patrizischen Betrachter, war die Jagd doch ein Privileg, das höheren Ständen vorbehalten war. Bereits der Kunsthistoriograph Arnold Houbraken hat im frühen 18. Jahrhundert die Bedeutung des Deutschen Abraham Mignon für die niederländische Malerei des goldenen Zeitalters hervorgehoben. Mignon entstammte einer hugenottischen Familie aus Frankfurt, eine Stadt, die mit Georg Flegel und Jakob Marrell eine eigene Tradition der Stilllebenmalerei entwickelt hatte. Mignon lernte bei Marrell und siedelte mit diesem nach Utrecht über, ein Schritt, der entscheidend sein sollte für seine künstlerische Karriere. Denn in Utrecht traf er auf Jan Davidsz. de Heem, der ihn künstlerisch prägen und dessen Werkstatt er später übernehmen sollte. Abraham Mignon ist vornehmlich für seine Blumen-, Obst- und Waldbodenstillleben bekannt (vgl. Lempertz-Auktion 1209, Köln, 19.11.2022, Lot 1563). Das vorliegende Jagdstillleben, seit langem in einer süddeutschen Privatsammlung, stellt eines von knapp 15 Werken dieser Gattung im Œuvre Mignons dar. Betrachtet man deren Entwicklung, zeigt sich eine zunehmende Beherrschung des Arrangements von Tieren und Jagdutensilien, eine zunehmende Klarheit und Eleganz in der Komposition, wie sie dem vorliegenden Stillleben zu eigen ist. Dies wird offenkundig, wenn man etwa die Darstellung des Feldhuhns hier vergleicht mit der Darstellung von Hähnen in früheren Werken, deren Silhouetten unruhiger, deren Federn buntfarbiger sind. Die Kunst des Jagdstilllebens lernte Abraham Mignon unter anderem von Willem van der Aelst, der nach Aufenthalten in Italien und Frankreich eine erfolgreiche Werkstatt in Amsterdam führte (Abb. 1). Abraham Mignon hat das Arrangement dieses Stilllebens später noch einmal zu einer größeren Komposition erweitert, mit dem Feldhuhn im Bildzentrum, jedoch mit einem reicheren Repertoire an Tieren und Jagdutensilien, welches sich nicht zufällig in einer fürstlichen Sammlung befindet (Sammlung der Herzöge von Anhalt, Stiftung Dessau-Wörlitz, Schloss Mosigkau, Inv.-Nr. 11).Abb. 1/Ill. 1: Willem van Aelst: Stillleben mit Jagdgeräten und Rebhuhn / Still Life with Hunting Tools and Partridge, Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe.

Franz Hoepfner, still life vases of flowers, oils on canvas (pair), signed one dated 1889, 20 X 12ins

ARR David Hill, 1914-1977, still life with a classical statue before a window, oil on canvas, 97 x 78cm

Still life vase of flowers, oil on canvas, apparently unsigned, moulded gilt frame, size overall 65 x 75cm

A stunning example of the desirable S1. Restored to a high standard and showing only 43,692 miles.The much-revered Escort RS Turbo S1 was supplied in the distinctive Diamond White body colour only. The engine utilised was a 1600 CVH unit modified to suit the higher loads and the application of a turbocharger, whilst also benefiting from computerised fuel injection and engine management incorporating boost control, producing a healthy 132bhp. It was the first front-wheel drive road car in the world to use a compact viscous-coupling design LSD instead of a normal mechanical LSD, which greatly improved cornering and drivability.Aesthetically, the RS Turbo was given a distinctive sporty appearance with a body-coloured front grille, bumpers and aerodynamic aids. The interior was trimmed in a combination of Monza and Cashmere fabrics and Recaro LS bucket seats were fitted as standard. Production was limited to only 5,000 examples and many were modified in period for racing and/or crashed.On offer here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example finished, naturally, in Diamond White that was showing just 43,692 miles at the time of cataloguing. C449 EBH has formed part of our vendor's private Ford Collection for the past few years and it's accompanied by an impressive history file detailing much of the car's life. There is simply too much to list here, so we recommend all interested parties come and see this super S1 and inspect the history file for themselves.The car was restored some years ago to a very good standard and still presents really well in the metal today. Guided very sensibly, considering the low mileage and quality on offer, this is a particularly good example and we welcome any inspection.With Sierras, Escorts and now the inevitable Focus all seeing substantial increases in value in recent years, the market for Performance Fords from this period never seems to cool down, particularly when they are from single ownership. This lovely example would be equally at home within any collection of nostalgic 80s 'rocket-ships' or being driven and enjoyed as all sporting cars should be.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ESCORT RS TURBO S1Year: 1985Chassis Number: WF0BXXGCABFB40820Registration Number: C449 EBHTransmission: ManualEngine Number: FB40820Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 43692 MilesClick here for more details and images

Believed to be one of only two H.J. Mulliner Drophead Coupés, this late production example was first delivered to the BSA Chairman Sir Bernard Docker. Sporting a delightful patina, the Bentley retains its original interior.Launched in 1955 as a replacement for the long-running Mark VI/R-type, Bentley’s new S-type was more closely related to the equivalent Rolls-Royce, the Silver Cloud, than ever - radiator and badges apart, there were no differences between the two. Under the stately bonnet Bentley’s superb six-cylinder engine was revised with a light alloy cylinder head and the new box-section chassis boasted many improvements, including hydraulic brakes all round. The perfectly proportioned, traditional styling of the S-Type and Silver Cloud was by John Blatchley and to this day remains the very epitome of British luxury motoring. Although Standard Steel coachwork was fitted to the vast majority of chassis built, there were still a small number of cars bodied by independent coachbuilders such as H.J.Mulliner, Park Ward and James Young, however, the unitary construction of the S-Type’s successor and all subsequent models, all but ended such a traditional association.Completed on the 4th September 1959, B20HA is one of just two convertibles styled to Body Design Number 7492 by H.J.Mulliner. Bentley Works paperwork in the file contains details of the car’s initial build. The order reference was BS:5897 and the finished car was scheduled to be delivered on 27.08.1959 so it was a week late. The car was to be finished in Shell Grey with a Putty coloured hood and Red upholstery. Specific options included “No. plates XXA 262 supplied and fitted, Radio 200R, Dunlop tubeless tyres, Electrically operated windows, Power operated hood, Hood cover, Badge bar with 4 badges, Zip-fasteners to backlight and finally, Initials ‘BD’ to doors”. We understand that the car's final cost was £7,266 which would have bought a couple of comfortable three-bed homes in 1959.That ‘BD’ referred to the cars first owner, Sir Bernard Docker KBE, of Claridge House, London W1. Sir Bernard was the Managing Director of the BSA grup of companies, Chairman of Daimler and the Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company and was awarded a Knighthood for his work as the Chairman of Westminster Hospital. The Bentley was a present for his second wife Norah Collins, a former showgirl. She was the widow of Sir William Collins, the President of Fortnum & Mason and also the widow of Clement Callingham, the head of Henekeys wine and spirit merchants.You have to respect Lady Norah’s perspicacity in marrying (and outliving) three millionaire husbands but, we understand, that she may have been a bit of a nightmare. Her notorious parties on their 863-tonne Motor Yacht Shemara, her outrageous spending, talking her husband into commissioning a gold-plated Daimler for her, and her outspoken approach meant that during the fifties she was seldom out of the tabloid newspapers who christened her “Naughty Norah”. There are books written about her escapades but, inevitably things started to take a turn for the worse when the Rainiers banned her from Monaco, and indeed the whole of the Cote d’Azure, a similar thing happened in Jersey when they moved there and she finally ended up in Majorca.B20HA passed briefly through the hands of agent Neville Hamwee who managed to find the car’s next owner on 29/11/1960.(It was never registered in his name). Incredibly it was another vivacious young woman, Maureen, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava who was equally newspaper worthy but more The Times and Country Life. She was originally Maureen Guinness, heir to the brewing family, friends with the Royal Family and the original society "It Girl" as christened by the press. She was a blonde-haired, pre-war beauty, who dated celebrities and the aristocracy, was photographed for Vogue by Cecil Beaton and was the inspiration for Osbert Lancaster's cartoon character, Maudie Littlehampton. She too had three husbands and kept her first husbands title, the Fourth Marquess of Dufferin. She owned the Bentley for 25 years until late 1985 when it was sold to James Carroll of Bexleyheath for £22,000. There is correspondence in the file between the Marchioness and Mr Carroll some of which refers to Mr Carroll’s intention to restore the car and possibly change the colour.The next set of invoices in the file are from 1997 addressed to Mr and Mrs Carroll from P.J.Fischer Classic Automobiles of Putney. A quote from them refers to sorting out some paint issues “on lower blue section of body”. A substantial five-page invoice from them totalling £6,244.46 and dated 17/02/1997 details lots of work to the car which appears to be all mechanical and not cosmetic.The Bentley’s next owner was Godfrey Hickton of Worcester who acquired it on 18/05/2007. Shortly afterwards it appears that he commissioned Lea Francis Cars (Barry Price) of Alcester to restore the car and return it to its original Shell Grey. There are dozens of invoices and bits of correspondence between the owner and Lea Francis, all hand-written and hard to read, but it appears that many thousands of pounds had been invested with Lea Francis with the work still carrying on over two years later. At some point in 2009, it appears that Mr Hickton sadly passed away, as the final batches of invoices were addressed to the 'Executors of R Hickton' and the V5C lists the new owner as Mrs Jane Hickton on 19/07/2010. There is an invoice in the file from Hampton Coachtrimming for £3,989 dated 17/06/2010 for a complete new hood and associated parts.B20HA was then acquired by the legendary collector of British cars, Dr James Hull and, in common with the rest of Dr Hull’s extensive Collection, joined our vendor in 2014. There is only one further invoice in the file since then and it’s from Denyer Classic Cars on 04/06/2018 and appears to be for a service and recommission including all fluids, filters, coolant system flush, brake service (master-cylinder seals, hoses and a bleed), road test and an MOT.XXA 262 is accompanied by old tax discs, MOTs, V5Cs, the aforementioned history file with period newspaper articles, 3 x Original Bentley Instruction Books, Smiths Radiomobile operating instructions, the Maintenance Instructions for the hood operation, and instruction booklets for the heating and air Conditioning and the automatic gearbox.With a mileage of less than 50,000, at least two restorations and being one of only two cars built to this design, B20HA is a very desirable coachbuilt Bentley in its own right, but, for many of us, its fascination lies with its first two owners. Arriving in High Society from diametrically opposed corners of the social spectrum, these attractive, vivacious, captivating women managed to find six millionaire husbands, fill newspaper pages for a decade and are still known as ‘Naughty Norah’ and the ‘It Girl’ over sixty years later. There can’t be many society events that B20HA hasn’t attended and a few secrets it’s been asked to keep! SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: S1 DROPHEAD COUPEYear: 1959Chassis Number: B20HARegistration Number: XXA 262Transmission: ManualEngine Number: BH33Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 49217 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Red LeatherClick here for more details and images

The original supercar killer, rightfully earning the title ‘Godzilla’, this low-mileage, very special R32 benefits from a host of period upgrades by JDM tuning gurus Kansai Service.There are very few cars that can earn world renowned nicknames due to their automotive prowess. To cite a few, we have RUF’s Yellowbird, Mercedes’ Hammer and Porsche’s 'Widow maker', but arguably the best and most iconic automotive nickname in history was given to the Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R, rightfully nicknamed ‘Godzilla’.The GT-R moniker was somewhat of a sacred cow for Nissan having discontinued it in 1973 following their Hakosuka and Kenmari Skylines, but Nissan revived it 16-years later with the introduction of the R32 Skyline. The car’s heart was Nissan’s hugely capable RB26DETT, a 2.6 litre, twin-turbocharged inline 6-cylinder DOHC engine producing the ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ 276bhp and included all the latest electronic gadgetry including 4-wheel drive, HICAS all-wheel steering, and multi-link suspension. The Godzilla title was gained/earned for two reasons, firstly for its supercar killer performance on the road and secondly for its sheer domination on the racetrack winning every single race (29 out of 29) in the Japanese Grand Touring Championship between 1990 – 1994, as well as winning the 1991 Spa 24hr and Bathurst 1000 in 1991 and 1992 consecutively. Tour de Force doesn’t quite cut it, the R32 GT-R was simply unstoppable and unbeatable.The car culture in Japan is globally renowned for its passion for modification, enthusiasm for all cars, and unbridled ability to push the boat out. Throughout the 1990s, the tuner culture truly exploded in the Japanese car world with (now) infamous garages, workshops and brands popping up and growing notoriety such as Smokey Nagata’s ‘Top Secret’, Akira Nakai’s ‘RWB’, and brands/factions such as Nismo, Blitz, HKS and others.Kansai Service was, and still is, a tuning faction/division of performance part gurus, HKS Japan. They are a separate company with a longstanding close relationship with the founders of HKS, so naturally they use lots of HKS parts on their cars, although not exclusively. Their speciality is building reliable, dependable, and fast cars that are backed by a Kansai warranty with the aim of building 600-800bhp cars that would last 10+ years rather than 1,000bhp+ cars that would only last a month. They are known for great service, testing and record keeping for their clients’ cars.This 1993 R32 GT-R Kansai Service was purchased and imported by our vendor via BHP Imports in 2017 following a long hunt for the right car. As soon as it landed it was immediately detailed and undersealed to futureproof its 4B auction condition. It’s lived a pampered life in a temperature-controlled garage, never driven on a wet or salty road since being in the country, living alongside our vendors collection of JDM royalty. It's finished in Sonic Silver with a grey cloth interior and is one of the very few cars built and prepared by Kansai Service themselves, boasting an almighty specification list. To the naked eye, the car appears to be totally standard, short of the Advan AVS VS5 wheels and small ‘Kansai Service’ badge, however with its Kansai Service treatment it's been quietly tuned and tweaked as they know best, primarily using HKS parts, to produce a very reliable 490whp, approximately 600bhp at the crank. In addition to the mechanical upgrades, the interior benefits from Nissan installed upgraded door and rear parcel shelf speakers, with a Kenwood minidisc player as a head unit.Even with the novel-length upgrade list, the driveability, comfort, and somewhat unassuming looks are all retained, despite having enough power to embarrass most things on the road, even by today’s standards. All these things add up to help this GT-R retain its Godzilla title in fantastic style, including retaining the HICAS system that many remove due to poor maintenance.Within the history file there are two sets of keys, a fabulous amount of JDM service history including booklets, invoices, Nissan and Nismo paperwork and Owner’s Handbooks. UK history includes DVLA/registration correspondence, invoices for parts/servicing and MOTs. The mileage is a verified total of 71,750km (44,600 miles), the car was imported with a documented speedometer change at 57,000km for more suitable 320kph items. The car has been kept in kilometres and now reads 16,003km.The specification list is truly exceptional, using the best parts available, to create an R32 that perfectly encapsulates the tuning scene of the 1990s. The known upgrades are as follows, which we state as ‘known’ due to only listing what we have documentation for:- HKS LC turbochargers (full HKS fitting kit with reinforced actuators)- HKS exhaust manifold- HKS intercooler- HKS intercooler piping kit- HKS evc/boost controller- Nismo 8.5 twin plate clutch- Nismo solid shifter assembly- Tomei camshafts- HKS cam pulleys- HKS mushroom intakes- HKS Kansai lower brace kit- Kansai upper front and rear brace- HKS Kansai transmission collar- HKS turbo timer- DEFI Gauges in centre console- HKS pillow ball tension rods- New Nismo floor mats- HKS exhaust- Genuine removable Nissan rear window tint screen- New Meister R coilovers supplied and fitted by RB Motorsport in 2021- HKS Sports coilovers that the car came on are also included.- 17" Advan AVS VS5 alloys with AD08R semi-slick tyres with almost new tread depth.These special Japanese sports cars from the 1990s are soaring in popularity, and rightly so. Good, low mileage, and special examples are hard to find yet they do exist as you see here. Suitable for any enthusiast or collector alike, this Kansai Service car is truly very special, and R32s are definitely underappreciated, especially in relation to the R34 GT-R, Subaru 22Bs/P1s and special Mitsubishi Evos. These JDM legends are rightly becoming highly desirable and are slowly making their way into the best car collections across the globe, and rarely do we see an R32 of this mileage, quality and calibre on the market making this a superb opportunity.SpecificationMake: NISSANModel: SKYLINE R32 GT-R KANSAI SERVICEYear: 1993Chassis Number: BNR32303078Registration Number: K311 HRMTransmission: ManualEngine Number: RB26Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 57515 KMMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images

Lovely manual gearbox C2 from 26-years ownership in fabulous condition and benefitting from an exceptional service history.The 993 was the final generation of the air-cooled 911, and as such will always have a special place in the affections of Porsche enthusiasts. It's also widely said to be the last of the 911s that were built whilst engineering integrity overruled accounting pressures at Porsche. 20 years on, it still looks modern - a truly timeless design. It was introduced in the autumn of 1994 and was claimed to be 80% new with more curvaceous bodywork and a number of new panels creating a much smoother and more integrated look, however, importantly, this new style was still every inch a 911 in the traditional manner, with the profiles of the doors and rear quarter windows remaining unchanged from earlier models.The biggest change under the skin of the new 911 - the 933 -  was the new multi-link rear suspension, giving greater driver confidence, less road noise and excellent ride quality. Designed to give a level of passive rear-wheel steering (the 'Weissach effect'), thus controlling the way the suspension behaved under cornering, braking and acceleration, it transformed the 911. It was also the first 911 to be equipped with power steering and an advanced ABS system. Utilising the same 3.6-litre engine as the 964, mated to a development of the worthy G50 gearbox, but now with six forward gears or the smooth Tiptronic automatic gearbox, the 993 from 1995 produced 272bhp enabling a top speed of over 150mph and acceleration to match.Silverstone Auctions are proud to offer this beautiful Carrera 2 that has a service record which is second to none with 19 stamps in the book with Official Porsche Dealers Reading (AFN) and Swindon. The story begins, however, when our vendor purchased the Porsche in July 1997 from Porsche Zentrum in Dusseldorf whilst working in Germany. A few months later, in September 1997, he returned to the UK bringing the Porsche with him consequently ensuring a continuity of maintenance that’s truly impressive over his 26 years of ownership.Finished in Polar Silver Metallic, it's fitted with the optional premium softer black leather interior which has been treated twice annually since 1997 and still looks perfect today. Factory-fitted options included 'Sports' suspension (10mm lower and slightly stiffer), automatic air-conditioning, electric heated and adjustable seats, a limited-slip differential, power steering, a Blaupunkt radio and CD player, onboard computer and 17’’ cup-design alloy wheels. For UK driving, it has twin rear fog lights and adjustable dipped beam.Part of the 911's perennial appeal is the purity of line of the early cars, often compromised by the later addition of protrusions, however, devoid of a sunroof, rear wash wipe and high-level brake light, the top line of this 993 is wind-tunnel perfect.The car's overall condition is exceptional and testament to our owners care and attention. There are a couple of very minor blemishes, commensurate with its 74,983 miles (120,572km) and it still rides on OE-fit Bridgestone Potenzas. The carpets have always had over mats and the interior is immaculate. The original speedometer (supplied with the car) was replaced with a newly manufactured Porsche unit in August 2021 with the mileage showing 115,304km and the new unit now reads 5,268km. It comes with its original Porsche box and the change is documented in the service record.In June 2022, the car toured Europe in a convoy of fellow Porsche enthusiasts and behaved perfectly, covering 2,200 trouble-free miles in two weeks. Subsequently, in August 2022, it was issued with a fresh MOT Certificate indicating 'no advisories'. Garaged and cosseted all of its life, this is a super example of the last of the air cooled 911s in exactly the specification you would want and, short of going back onto its German plate, it's about as original as you could hope to find.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 (993)Year: 1995Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99ZSS314488Registration Number: M278 UDPTransmission: ManualEngine Number: M6405-635 Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 121000 KMMake: LHDClick here for more details and images

One of only 48, this rare, chrome-bumpered, Series 1A Corniche has been superbly restored.The two-door convertible version of the Silver Shadow has been, without doubt, the most commercially successful convertible ever produced by Rolls-Royce. First introduced in 1966 as the ‘Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward Two-Door, Drophead Coupe’, to give it its full title, the car was instantly in demand. When Rolls-Royce launched the two-door cars, the international jet-set began to clamour for attention at the dealerships. With waiting lists measured in years, these hugely desirable vehicles began to change hands at significant premiums over list price, and one can imagine the hushed negotiations over the green baize of the gaming tables at Crockfords, the Palm Beach and Aspinalls. Customers who ordered the Drophead were not the same people who purchased the company's sensible saloons, with the cars frequently being specified in bright colours, and eventually it became apparent that this version deserved to have its own model name so, after a few cosmetic changes in 1971, the Corniche was born. The name originally comes from the French word for a coastal road, particularly along the face of a cliff, most notably the Grande Corniche along the French Riviera above the principality of Monaco, and it was thought at the time that this new name might convey some of the style and glamour of Monte Carlo and, 50 years later, it still does. Rolls-Royce foresaw the time when RR owners would like to drive their own cars, and the Corniche continued to be developed with this in mind and even had a rev counter fitted as standard. Around 10% more power was coaxed from the proven 6,750cc aluminium-alloy V8 endowing the two-door with a top speed in excess of 120mph and sports car-embarrassing acceleration to match. Progressively developed, the Corniche received Rolls’ advanced split-level air conditioning system along with a re-designed fascia in 1976 - the first Rolls-Royce model to do so. Despite its sky-high asking price, the model proved a major success for Rolls-Royce; periodically revised and updated, it remained in production well into the 1990s, the last (convertible) examples being delivered in 1995.Delightfully understated in Tudor Grey with Evergreen leather, Olive carpets and a green soft top, this RR Corniche is a rare example of the Series IA, built for just less than a year in 1976 with only 48 Convertibles sold.  The Series IA is often described as the 'Holy Grail' of Corniche production featuring many of the developments that were about to be introduced in the Corniche II including the later steering wheel, completely new fascia, bi-level air-conditioning, rack and pinion steering and upgraded suspension but retaining the aesthetically pleasing chrome bumpers.The car is in excellent overall condition having had an extensive recent restoration which included a bare metal respray, a full re-trim by Aldridge Trimming (roof, headlining, seats and carpets), an assessment of the mechanical aspects with remedial work where necessary, the original radio overhauled and upgraded, upgrades to the steering and suspension, a stainless steel exhaust system and new green seat belts.It's accompanied by a substantial quantity of history (four files) covering an interesting life with maintenance invoices, service records and ownership details. It was originally supplied to Victoria Island Properties in 1976 and amongst its notable owners, was Lord Peter Palumbo, Chairman of the Arts Council, who purchased the car from P&A Wood in 1992.The, possibly, slightly brash image of the Corniche from 40 years ago has long since been forgotten and they are now regarded as a well-designed, very desirable, supremely elegant four-seat classic convertible that would be welcome anywhere.SpecificationMake: ROLLS-ROYCEModel: SERIES IA CORNICHE CONVERTIBLEYear: 1976Chassis Number: DRH23398Registration Number: EHJ 39PTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 23398Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 83740 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Evergreen Leather, Olive Carpets & Green HoodClick here for more details and images

Saleroom Notice - The car is a GTB not a GTBi as erroneously catalogued. The car's history file is still with the vendor and will be forwarded directly to the buyer after the sale. One of just 211 right-hand drive examples made and only 31,000 miles from new; extensive history, much originality and recently fully serviced ready for auction. With its stunning and shapely Pininfarina-designed body, styled by Leonardo Fioravanti, and mid-mounted 2,926cc quad-cam V8 fed originally by four Weber DCNF 40 carburettors, the Ferrari 308 has rightly become a significant collector's car. Pininfarina had already penned such eternal classics as the Daytona, Dino and Berlinetta Boxer. The 308 GTB was Ferrari's replacement for the immortal Dino 246 GT and made its debut at the 1975 Paris Salon 1975. The very earliest Ferrari 308s were built with fibreglass bodies, however, manufacturing quality issues meant that Ferrari quickly changed to steel in 1977. In 1980, the carburetted engine was replaced by a Bosch fuel-injected version for the sake of reduced emissions, however the change left the revised unit short of power although the final drive was altered on these cars to give similar acceleration to a carburettor car. Made famous by the TV series ‘Magnum PI’, the 308 has matured into a collectors' favourite and when production stopped in 1988, it had become the most popular Ferrari ever.The car presented here is a UK-supplied/RHD 1981 Ferrari 308 GTBi, chassis number ‘30685’, one of just 211 right-hand drive examples built and has covered just 31,000 miles from new .In recent years this matching numbers car was owned by a prominent member of the Ferrari Owners Club, who knew a good 308 when he saw one; he was the custodian of one-of-the-best, lavishing much expenditure on it, having owned it, we understand, since 1989. It's accompanied by an extensive history file containing numerous invoices for servicing/maintenance over the years. Sadly, the last owner passed away and the car is now being sold by his close friend, on behalf of the family.This car has never required any major work due to its regular servicing, low mileage and garage storage. Rarely have these true classic 1980s V8 Ferraris lived such a pampered life in the hands of so few owners (just two previous keepers). Small but important details are ‘just right’ on this car, all indicative of dutiful ownership and it's in impressively original condition. Indeed, the car has just (April 2023) received a full service (including cam belts) by Ferrari specialists ‘Shiltech’ of Loughborough and is absolutely ‘ready-to-go’, a great introduction to V8 Ferrari ownership.This is a simply lovely genuine example of a Ferrari model that remains sought-after, with both a low mileage and owners, just as you’d hope to find. SpecificationMake: FERRARIModel: 308 GTBYear: 1981Chassis Number: 30685Registration Number: AFX 44ATransmission: ManualEngine Number: 30685 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 31000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

A superbly original example, on offer from 33-years ownership, just 42,000 miles and in an enviably wholesome condition; a rare find indeed.The 3.2 Carrera is revered as the ultimate development of the original 911 that first appeared in 1963. These final cars (before being replaced by the more complicated 964) were the most flexible and usable of Butzi Porsche's original design. Launched in 1984 and reviving the ‘Carrera' name for the first time since 1977, these were the ultimate 1980s sports cars.The all-alloy, flat-six engine, which had been fuel-injected since 1971, received a final stretch to 3,164cc, giving a torque-rich 231bhp - enough to propel the lithe and slippery coupé to over 150mph, with 0-60mph coming up in 5.6 seconds. Cars built from September 1986 onwards were fitted with the more user-friendly G50 Getrag gearbox, but all 3.2 Carreras feature galvanised bodies, which together with Porsche's legendary build quality, ensure that these classics are long lasting. The car presented here is a C16 (UK-supplied) 1988-model year ('J' Series) example (with the preferred G50 manual 5-speed gearbox) Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 'Sport' (for-the-UK-only Sport model – hence, black lip front spoiler, a rear 'whale tail' rear spoiler, Sports seats - more dished squabs than the basic seats - and Bilstein Sport shock absorbers).On offer from a diligent 33-year ownership, this 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Sport (G50) has covered a fully verifiable 42,000 miles and is in the sort of original condition you now rarely find. It's finished in Grand Prix White, complemented by a blue fabric/leather interior and is a standard factory 'Sport' model with Fuchs alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers, electric pack, sports seats and a sunroof.Our vendor became the car’s second keeper when she bought it in 1990 from AFN Porsche. She has owned numerous sports cars over the last 30 years or so, but has always retained this 911, only using it when at the Family’s country home. It's been truly loyal, and in return, has been lavished with servicing, always garaged and only driven in the summer months. The annual routine sees it being taken off the road in November, garaged during winter, and only pokes its nose out in early April (or a bit later if the weather isn't great) and serviced by a local mechanic ready for use. The condition speaks for itself, it is ‘just right’ in the places where many examples are not; it’s not perfect, there is some patina and evidence of use, but it is extremely wholesome, (smelling just right, as original classic Porsches do), unrestored and as a mechanically fit as they come.This car has never required any major work due to its regular servicing, low-mileage and garage storage. Rarely have these true classic 1980s 911s lived such a pampered life in the hands of so few owners. Small details like two sets of keys, factory stickers still in situ, a complete Porsche tool-roll, jack and inflation kit, and an original car care kit, all help support this dutiful ownership. As you might expect, it's accompanied by its original book pack, including the service booklet and a large file of invoices for servicing/maintenance. This is a lovely genuine example of one of the most popular and sought-after Porsche models. SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 CARRERA 3.2 SPORT COUPE G50Year: 1988Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ91ZJS101252Registration Number: E130 HLUTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 63J01545 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 42053 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

One of only 38 second-generation DB6 Volantes, a car that played "a significant part in the DB6 story". Premiered at the 1965 London Motor Show, the DB6 Volante marked the first occasion the evocative 'Volante' name had been applied to a soft top Aston Martin. After 37convertibles had been completed on the DB5 short-wheelbase chassis, the model adopted the longer DB6 chassis in October 1966. By 1969 however, Aston was winding down production of the DB6 which was now over a decade old and, as attention turned towards the newer, more modern-looking DBS, Aston Martin unveiled a final swan song, the DB6 Mk2. Distinguishable by its flared wheel arches and DBS wheels, the Mk2 was fitted with power-assisted steering as standard and could be ordered with AE Brico electronic fuel injection. When DB6 production ceased in 1970, a total of 1,575 saloons had been made, plus 178 of the long-wheelbase Volante convertibles (140 Mk1 versions and only 38 Mk2s) with one of these later cars being allocated to Her Majesty the Queen who gave it to Prince Charles on his 21st Birthday.The Royal DB6 undoubtedly enjoyed its ‘15 minutes of fame’, however the remarkable Mk2 Volante, #DBMK2/VC/3774/R on offer here has played a much more significant role in the story of the DB6. One of those original 38 Mk2 Volantes, it left the factory in June 1970 finished in Aquamarine with black Connolly trim and a black Everflex hood prior to being registered to its first owner, a Mr F Griffiths of Plastics and Veneers Ltd. in Liverpool, who are still in business today! Factory options recorded on the manufacturers build sheet were; automatic gearbox, two front seat belts, Fiamm air-horns and seven pints of antifreeze.The car's subsequent keepers were a Mr James Roddick from the Wirral in 1978, Philip Hale from Liverpool in 1989, Stephen Pilkington from Ormskirk in 1991 and, later that year Mr Maurice Jones from Walsall. In the early 1980s it had been returned to the Works and the original engine upgraded to factory ‘Vantage-specification’ with the automatic transmission being replaced by a manual factory 5-speed gearbox around the same time. By 1997, it had come into the hands of the Hopton family of Hopton Tyres in Uttoxeter, by which time it had been painted in Dubonnet Rosso with beige trim. The history file shows that the Hoptons had the car regularly maintained by Aston Engineering during their tenure before eventually parting with it in 2005, when it became the property of the Warefield House Establishment from Bracknell. The following year, the car was placed in the hands of marque specialist, RS Williams, with the object of returning it to a superb condition and, consequently, it was treated to new sills, a suspension rebuild and associated mechanical work before being refinished in Old English White with a glorious red leather interior and a new black hood.In 2007 Aston Works were instructed to discreetly source the best Mk2 Volante available for the recently-appointed Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, H.H Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah. This very car was chosen and supplied through Mr Kingsley Riding-Felce, an Aston Martin main board director. It remained in the Kuwaiti Collection, lightly used, until 2018 when the Works were able to buy it back and return it to Newport Pagnell. Aston had been working on an ‘EV’ solution for their ‘Heritage’ models as part of their wider EV strategy by creating the first reversible EV powertrain concept. It was important that development of the reversible ‘Cassette’ concept for the older cars was sympathetic, enabling the cars originality and provenance to be maintained. Aston stated at the time, “Given the historical significance of these collectors’ cars, it’s vital that any EV conversion is sympathetic to the integrity of the original car”.In 2018, development was quite advanced and this very car, #DBMK2/VC/3774/R, was selected to demonstrate this technology due to its outstanding condition and originality and was the very first car to be fitted with the radical new EV powertrain. The original running gear was obviously kept securely at the factory whilst the car made its way around Europe in 2019 demonstrating Aston’s exciting new EV technology. There are many YouTube videos and press releases during this period, in fact  3774 features, wearing the world-famous plate ‘1 AML’  and it was also greeted with much enthusiasm when paraded around the GP circuit in Monaco.After this DB6’s illustrious promotional life in 2019 was over, Aston Works set about returning the car to its original running gear thanks to the fully reversible ‘Cassette’ powertrain concept. There are internal invoices in the accompanying history file showing the significant amount of work and expenditure that went into the car to get it running as was originally intended. The quality of this reinstatement was such that the finished car enjoyed a class win in that year’s AMOC Concours d’Elegance. Subsequently, #3774 went into private ownership where it has been enjoyed ever since. In March 2022, just over £5,000 was spent with Aston Works again with invoices on file for new suspension bushes, a new engine damper, a major service and an MOT. The current mileage is just under 54,000.Finally this particular car is without doubt one of the very best driving Astons of the 1960s and 1970s. The electric hood works perfectly, it starts instantly and ticks over very smoothly on its triple Weber twin-chokes and all the controls work, even the electric aerial! It is absolutely ‘on its toes’ and driven regularly by its highly enthusiastic known owner.One of only (effectively) 38 DB6 MkII Volante's, still fitted with its original engine which was upgraded to Vantage-spec by the factory in period, totally refreshed and retrimmed by the Works, a decade in the ownership of an important Middle Eastern politician, developed by the factory as their flagship ‘Heritage’ electric demonstrator, in a documented European Tour proudly bearing ‘1 AML’ and now carefully returned to its original motivation by the development department at Newport Pagnell – as we said before, #3774 is undoubtedly a significant part of the DB6 story.The car was recently fully serviced with a fresh MOT at Desmond Smail's (Aston Specialists in Olney) and the invoice is in the comprehensive history file.    SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: DB6 MK2Year: 1970Chassis Number: DB6MK2 VC 3774 RRegistration Number: TUJ 173HTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 400/4523 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 54000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

This versatile Series I GTV has been prepared for circuit use but is road-legal and suitable for a variety of motorsport activities.The elegant 105 Series GT Coupés began life in 1963 and developed into the 1750 GT Veloce four years later, defined by its quad headlamps and legendary five bearing four-cylinder 1,779cc twin cam engine with outstanding road holding capabilities and power delivered through one of the finest gearboxes of the time.This particular 1969 Series I ‘GTV’ is one of just 1,138 right-hand drive, South African examples and one of only 240 first series 1750s to roll off the Rosslyn production line before eventually being imported to the UK in 1992. It was initially pressed into use as a sporting road car before, eventually, competition use beckoned, at which time it was upgraded and converted to race specification by Gran Turismo Engineering for use in HSCC events, in which it became very well-known, successful and extremely competitive.  More recently, the emphasis has turned towards classic road rallies and regularity runs, and some of the competition settings have been softened (clutch, suspension, prop-shaft couplings etc.) to make the car more user friendly for road use. It's still fitted with a full cage, OMP seats with full harnesses, Lifeline extinguisher, Retro-Trip, alloy fuel tank, catch tank, bonnet/boot straps and external cut-offs etc. The comprehensive history file contains details of the works completed over the years with invoices from Alfa specialists such as Classic Alfa, Alfaholics, Wren Classics, Connaught Competition Engines and Day and Whites. Over £60,000 has been invested in this lovely Alfa's race prep as well as a further £5,000 in the last 12 months servicing and refreshing the electrics and other engine ancillaries. As always with a competition car, it's important to check the eligibility and currency of any safety equipment.With just 3,000 miles covered since an engine and gearbox rebuild and a differential overhaul, this delightful GTV is once again ready to be enjoyed, be that out on the circuit, competing in classic rallies or, should you be so inclined, general fast road use. There are a number of original parts and trim with the car should the new custodian wish to return the Alfa to a more humble, road car specification. Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the opportunities on offer.SpecificationMake: ALFA ROMEOModel: 1750 GTVYear: 1969Chassis Number: AR1452729Registration Number: WYB 109GTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 91526 KMMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Mid-19th century English school - Still life with fruit and wildflowers, gouache, 31 x 42cmPaper good.Colours good.Some water damage to lower section.Glass very dirty.

A Victorian embroidered silk picture depicting a still life of vegetables with attendant butterfly, 19 x 21cm, housed in a glazed birds-eye maple frameAll silk appears complete.White/ivory backdrop with some very light staining only.Frame good.Slip with gilt wear.

Two Oil Paintings: Still life with Pears, oil on slate, 15.5 x 21 cm; together with a Portrait of a Boy, oil on canvas, 30 x 26 cm; both unsigned and gilt framed (2)

Eight Prints, Paintings and Drawings to Include: Chinese watercolour and ink painting of cockerel and chicks, with red seal marks; Lily M. Gibson - 'Jeannie' pastel on paper, signed lower right; Mitchell - 'Near Bawdsey - Suffolk Ferry', oil on board, signed; F. R. Wilson - 'Approach to Peinscastle', oil on board, signed; Still Life with Poppies and Daffodils, unsigned, oil on board; Still Life with Flowers, unsigned, oil on board; Watercolour scene of shop 'Flying Cloud' out at sea, unsigned; After Leonard Campbell Taylor 'The Sampler', print; together with one other print in giltwood frame, largest approx: 54 x 64 cm, all framed (8)

Seven Paintings to Include: Two 19th century street scenes by the same hand, one of Norman Staircase, Canterbury, indistinctly signed and dated 1856 verso; J.W. Holman - floral still life, oil on board, signed; Derek Lambert - 'View from the Terrace, Perigord', 'Path to the Beach' and one other, all oil on board, signed below, titled verso; and W. Davenport - watercolour church scene, largest: 54 x 45 cm, all framed (9)

Carl Cohnen (1887-1976) Oil on canvas, still life signed lower right 72 x 79cm.

Oil on canvas by Theo Zwaga, still life of flowers in a pot, measuring 60cm x 50cm. Signed T H Zwaga.

A wooden framed oil on canvas depicting a still life of flowers, signed lower left Austin, 27 ½" x 23 ¾".

A small framed Oil on canvas of a Still Life no visible signature and a modern framed Watercolour Orange Stripel.

Pair of hunting trophies "still life with woodcock and partridge" probably a Viennese work - Weight: 13.30 kg - Shipping unavailable - Region: Vienne - Sizes: H 600 MM L 440 MM - At first glance: normal wear / patina of use

Oil on wood still life with flowers and butterflies signed and dated 1845 - Weight: 2.18 kg - Shipping available - Region: Europe - Sizes: Hors cadre H=390mm L=300mm - At first glance: good condition

Jonathan Richard Turner, Three works on paper. A modernist Bird Study, possibly a design for a frieze. Gouache on paper, 1995. Signed with initials lower middle. 42 x 59cm. A Still Life with Bird and Jug. Oil on canvas paper, 1998, dated verso. 51 x 41cm. A Geometric Abstract in brown, watercolour on paper. 39 x 57cm. (3).

Jonathan Richard Turner, Still Life in white. Textured Oil on board. 81 x 122cm.

Jonathan Richard Turner, 8 oil paintings. Includes House in a Bright Landscape, oil on canvas 1994, signed and dated verso, 35 x 46cm. First Straws, a still life, oil on canvas, 1983. Signed and titled verso, 22 x 27cm. Four Figures with Horse beneath Trees, unstretched oil on canvas 35 x 46. And five others. (8).

Amended description. Gordon House (British, 1932-2004) Still Life at Millbrook. Screenprint on wove, 1980. Impressed stamp for Kelpra Studio and The Tate. Titled lower left, hand signed lower right. Sheet size 60 x 75cm.

Jonathan Richard Turner, 6 small framed works. Includes a Geometric abstract 7 colours composed with mathematical formula, signed verso. 22 x 17cm. A photographic collage, 2002, signed verso. 29 x 16, a still life paper cut out, 22 x 15cm. View of a landscape through a window 29 x 41. And two others.