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Lot 480
A pair of late 20th century machine made French tapestries one depicting scenes of wine making, the other of a courting couple, both after 16th century originals, 95cm x 160cm and 95cm x 140cm together with a set of four modern machine made wall hangings depicting women dressed in medieval costume, 34cm x 48cm (6)
Lot 256
A 19th century fruitwood wine table with a turned support and a tripod base, 40cm diameter x 68.5cm high together with a further tripod table with a rectangular top, 61cm wide x 46cm deep x 74cm high and a dressing table mirror (3)Condition report: Fruitwood wine table with some old woodworm to the base, swing mirror slightly wonky with loose joints
Lot 34
Erpingham House, Norwich: 5 course Taster Menu for 2, including a bottle of wine. The recipient of this gastronomic experience will enjoy a 5 course Vegetarian/Vegan meal at Erpingham House, which is situated in a stunning grade 2 listed building in the heart of Norwich’s historic Tombland area, within the shadows of the city’s cathedral. The building dates back to 1890 and was originally built as a home for the Erpingham family. This fine dining experience is donated by Loui Blake, founder of the UK’s largest plant-based restaurant group Erpingham House. After adopting a plant-based diet whilst living in London and travelling the world, Loui decided to open a venue that could offer the same foods & drinks he’d fallen in love with on his travels and in his home city, to offer more people the opportunity to access & learn about plant-based foods in a creative space. The idea was born from a desire to create a multi-dimensional space, a home from home, that could be enjoyed by people throughout the day and help promote delicious, sustainable, health-conscious food & drinks. Erpingham House is a local business, built by local people, with Norwich-based designers Berrys & Grey designing the interior, head chef Meg Greenacre creating the menu and an ownership of local family & friends, including former Norwich City footballers Russell Martin & Declan Rudd. Donated by: Loui Blake Founder of Erpingham Restaurant https://www.erpinghamhouse.com T&C’s: Final bidders to agree a mutually convenient date for the Dining Experience (subject to availability) with Erpingham House, Norwich Subject to related government guidelines  Experience may not be resold or re-auctioned All allergies and dietary requirements must be notified in advance
Lot 69
The Big Xmas Bash: You & 3 guests are invited to join Alan Brazil, Ray Parlour & Bobby Davro in London for a festive lunch and entertainment Join broadcasters and former football players Alan Brazil and Ray Parlour, along with actor and comedian Bobby Davro at the Moretown Belle in London, on Thursday 2 December 2021. You and your 3 guests will enjoy a drinks reception and a 3 course meal with ½ bottle of wine per person with 2 rounds of shots. Entertainment provided by Alan Brazil, Ray Parlour & Bobby Davro. Expect music and singing. Enjoy the ultimate Christmas lunch with first class entertainment from our three merry makers 12.00 - Arrive for a fizz reception 12.45 - Story telling at it's best, 3 course dinner with singing and shots 16.00 - Event draws to a close Donated by: Elle & Tyne Events https://www.elleandtyneevents.co.uk/about T&C’s apply: Experience to be redeemed on 2nd December 2021- non transferrable Table is for 4 at the Big Xmas Bash at the Moretown Belle Package includes arrival drinks, a 3 course meal with ½ bottle of wine per person with live entertainment provided by Alan Brazil, Ray Parlour & Bobby Davro Subject to related government guidelines Experience may not be re-sold or re-auctioned Travel and accommodation are not included
Lot 107
Ipswich Town FC: VIP matchday hospitality for 10 guests at Portman Road An opportunity for you and 9 guests to experience first class matchday hospitality in the Sir Bobby Robson Suite, overlooking the famous Portman Road pitch. You and your guests will enjoy a welcome by an Ipswich Town FC legend, along with a 3 course meal, with wine and coffee, complimentary match day programme, executive VIP seating adjacent to the suite, matchday quiz, cash bar facility and half time and post-match refreshments. In addition, the final bidder and guests will be able to go behind the scenes at Ipswich Town FC and join the matchday tour, hosted by a former ITFC player. Donated by: Ipswich Town Football Club https://www.itfc.co.uk T&C’s apply: Matchday hospitality to be arranged (subject to availability) by the final bidder direct with Ipswich Town Football Club for a home match at Portman Road Experience is not to be re-sold or re-auctioned Food allergies to be advised in advance Subject to related government guidelines Travel and accommodation not included
Lot 19
The Unruly Pig: Lunch or dinner for 4 guests at multi-award winning gastropub, Woodbridge, Suffolk Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner for 4 accompanied by a bottle of house wine at the Unruly Pig. This 16th century, multi-award winning gastropub is #10 in the UK Top 50 Gastropubs list, as well as being The Good Pub Guide 2021 Dining Pub of the Year Donated by: The Unruly Pig https://theunrulypig.co.uk T&C’s Apply: Final bidder to agree a mutually convenient date and time for the lunch or dinner (subject to availability) with The Unruly Pig Subject to related government guidelines Travel & accommodation not included Redeemable Monday – Thursday (excluding the festive period, Bank Holidays and school holidays)
Lot 102
Maison Bleue, Bury St Edmunds: dining experience for 6 guests at UK Top 10 restaurant The UK’s Restaurant Chef of the Year 2019, Pascal Canevet and Michelin Sommelier awarded wife Karine welcome you to their award winning restaurant Maison Bleue in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Enjoy a 6-course gastronomic dining experience for 6 guests, with paired wines specially selected and presented by Charles Eaton from independent wine merchant Nethergate Wines. It will be an evening of culinary and wine discovery, delight and enjoyment. Pascal’s wonderful menus are well-know, for their exquisite attention to detail and use of locally sourced ingredients. Donated by: Pascale & Karine Canevet, Maison Bleue, Bury St Edmunds in association with Nethergate Wines www.maisonbleue.co.uk and www.nethergatewines.com T&C’s Apply: Final bidders to agree a mutually convenient date for the private dining experience (subject to availability) with Maison Bleue in association with Nethergate Wines Subject to related government guidelines Experience may not be re-auctioned or resold All allergies and dietary requirements must be notified in advance
Lot 23
Haywain: Eco Lodge weekend stay for 4 guests We are delighted to offer, Haywain Eco Holiday Lodge for a weekend (Friday – Sunday) during 2022, generously donated by Samphire Escapes. Situated at Flatford, in the heart of Constable Country on the Suffolk & Essex borders. Just a short walk from the house you will discover the River Stour and Flatford Mill, which provided inspiration for the artist John Constable. The zinc & larch clad lodge is 1 of 7 and is set within open plan landscaping to optimise privacy. From the doorstep there are many wonderful walks to enjoy and to embrace the stunning scenery. Whilst being rural, the property is walking distance to a village shop, bakery, boutique, gift shop and a variety of good pubs and cafes. The lodge is brand new, comfortably accommodating 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a light filled kitchen/living room with bifold doors that allow you to bring the outside in and a wood burner for those chilly evenings. A large veranda and deck wrap around the property with outside furniture, where you can enjoy the peace & quiet with a glass of wine or dine alfresco! It is tastefully decorated in Scandi style and is well equipped for a luxury rural break for up to 4 guests and 2 well behaved dogs. Donated by: Samphire Escapes www.samphireescapes.co.uk T&C’s apply Final bidder to liaise with Samphire Escapes to book a mutually convenient date (subject to availability) Weekend cannot be taken during school holidays and must be redeemed by 31 December 2002. Check in from 5.00 pm on Friday and check out by 6 pm on Sunday Subject to official government guidelines 4 guests and up to 2 dogs allowed No stag or hen parties and no smoking
Lot 87
Colchester United FC: VIP Hospitality for 2 at a home match You and your guest will enjoy VIP hospitality with 2 seats in an executive box, a 2-course meal and bottle of wine, with coffee to finish on your choice of a preferred date for a Saturday home match. A full list of fixture dates is available on request. Arrival on Saturday will be at 1.30 pm to be greeted by one of the directors and escorted to the executive box to eat around 1.45 pm, followed by the home match as Colchester Town FC take on the visiting team. Donated by: Glover & Howe Insurance https://www.cu-fc.com T&C’s apply: Date for selected home match to be mutually agreed (subject to availability) by the final bidder and Colchester Town FC Subject to related government guidelines Experience not to be re-sold or re-auctioned Travel not included Allergies to be advised in advance
Lot 78
Ca. 800–500 BC. Western Asiatic. An outstanding Western Asiatic / Achaemenid bronze wine bowl with a slightly flaring rim; a beautiful, dark polish enhances the entire surface. This gorgeous piece attests to the highly skilled craftsmanship of ancient Western Asia, where artisans worked to create intricate tableware for use in elaborate banquets. Banqueting was a major part of the aristocratic culture in antiquity and required a range of specialised utensils and vessels such as this one. Such items could also have religious purposes, used when making offerings to the gods. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s. Size: L:50mm / W:175mm ; 200g
Lot 294
Ca. 100 -200 AD . Roman A beautiful bronze panther with a slender, stretched body, the front paws resting on a small platform. The panther's ears are pricked, the eyes are bulging, and the mouth is open, showing a long tongue. The neck is adorned with wine leaves. In ancient Greek mythology, the panther was commonly associated with the god Dionysus, who used a panther as his preferred mount – a wonderful mosaic of the god riding a panther was discovered at Pella, ancient Macedonia (see Lilimpaki-Akamati 2004, 25). That this might be a votive statuette for the god of wine is corroborated by the wine leaves around the panther's neck. Similar piece sold at Christie's: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-5546897 Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1980s. Size: L:68mm / W:28mm ; 156.5g
Lot 258
Ca. 332 - 32 B.C. Ptolemaic Period. Egyptian. An ancient Egyptian pale faience glazed shallow jar or dish with with flaring wall, a thick rim, a flat base, and a pale blue-green glaze.. This jars would have been used to hold unguents, makeup, or other personal care items. Ancient Egyptian vessels encompassed a wide variety of materials, uncommon of these was faience. Most vessels were formed of alabaster or pottery. These were used for different multitude of things including drinking water, wine and beer; holding cosmetics and even offering vessels. Some of the most beautiful alabaster vessels were made in the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt's long history. Whilst the New Kingdom and Ptolemaic Period saw beautiful faience vessels come into use.Ancient Egyptian Vessels, Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow, p. 111, no. 405, illus. pl. 39, for a parallel.Brooklyn MuseumAccession Mumber; 49.52.7a-bhttps://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/160394 Provenance: From a London private family collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market in the 1960s - 1970s; then passed by descent. Size: L:25mm / W:50mm ; 40g
Lot 77
Ca. 800–500 BC. Western Asiatic. An outstanding Western Asiatic / Achaemenid bronze wine bowl with a slightly flaring rim; a beautiful polish enhances the entire surface. This gorgeous piece attests to the highly skilled craftsmanship of ancient Western Asia, where artisans worked to create intricate tableware for use in elaborate banquets. Banqueting was a major part of the aristocratic culture in antiquity and required a range of specialised utensils and vessels such as this one. Such items could also have religious purposes, used when making offerings to the gods. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s. Size: L:80mm / W:270mm ; 1.2kg
Lot 281
Ca. 100 AD. Roman. A bronze situla with gently curved concave sides, two riveted attachment plates with a loop at the rim to take the slender parabolic handle which is threaded through them and twisted back on itself. Good condition, beautiful patina. Situlae were bucket-shaped libation vessels with a handle of the late Bronze Age and Iron Age in Europe, whose function was most probably as containers of wine for ceremonial or festive occasions. These sacral vases are found in a large geographical area, i.e. in the Egyptian, Cretan, Etruscan and Roman civilizations. Of particular note are an outstanding series of bronze buckets from northern Italy and around the head of the Adriatic, dating from the late 7th to the early 4th-century BC, ornamented with elaborate human and animal scenes in a style known as situla art. To find out more about situale, see Kastelic, J., Gr?evi?, M., Kromer, K., & Mansuelli, G. (1965). Situla art: Ceremonial bronzes of ancient Europe/ with contributions by Karl Kromer and Guido Mansuelli. London: Thames & Hudson. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1980s. Size: L:190mm / W:200mm ; 1.1kg
Lot 26
Ca. 1300–1200 BC. Shang dynasty. A beautiful bronze jia tripod vessel comprising a flaring rim, inward sloping neck, flaring shoulder and flat bottom supported by three wedge-shaped legs. A single strap handle is attached to one side of the vessel and two posts with conical casts rise from the rim. A decorative frieze runs around the neck of the vessel, just above the shoulder, and depicts stylised taotie masks. The taotie are mythological creatures commonly appearing in ancient Chinese art, where they are commonly associated with the Four Evils of the World, a motif fitting for a vessel that would have been used for holding food on ritual or ceremonial occasions. Jia with this form and decoration are typical of the Anyang period (ca. 1300-1030 BC) and a comparable example can be seen in Shang Ritual Bronzes in the National Palace Museum Collection, Taipei, 1998, pp. 152-7, no. 9. A similar, less well-preserved object was recently sold at Christie's, see https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-bronze-ritual-tripod-wine-vessel-jia-6276463-details.aspx?from=salesummery&intobjectid=6276463. This piece has undergone X-Ray Fluorescence analysis by an independent Belgian Laboratory. The samples collected show the chemical composition to reflect the typical metal contents of the described period, whilst also showing no modern trace elements in the patina. Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. Size: L:290mm / W:210mm ; 1.6kg
Lot 227
Ca. 332 - 32 B.C. Ptolemaic Period. Egyptian. An ancient Egyptian pale blue faience glazed shallow jar or dish with with flaring wall, a thick rim, a flat base, and a pale blue-green glaze.. This jars would have been used to hold unguents, makeup, or other personal care items. Ancient Egyptian vessels encompassed a wide variety of materials, uncommon of these was faience. Most vessels were formed of alabaster or pottery. These were used for different multitude of things including drinking water, wine and beer; holding cosmetics and even offering vessels. Some of the most beautiful alabaster vessels were made in the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt's long history. Whilst the New Kingdom and Ptolemaic Period saw beautiful faience vessels come into use.Ancient Egyptian Vessels, Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow, p. 111, no. 405, illus. pl. 39, for a parallel.Brooklyn MuseumAccession Mumber; 49.52.7a-bhttps://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/160394 Provenance: From a London private family collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market in the 1960s - 1970s; then passed by descent. Size: L:25mm / W:50mm ; 35g
Lot 79
Ca. 800–500 BC. Western Asiatic. An outstanding, deep Western Asiatic / Achaemenid bronze wine bowl with a high rim; a beautiful patina enhances the entire surface. This gorgeous piece attests to the highly skilled craftsmanship of ancient Western Asia, where artisans worked to create intricate tableware for use in elaborate banquets. Banqueting was a major part of the aristocratic culture in antiquity and required a range of specialised utensils and vessels such as this one. Such items could also have religious purposes, used when making offerings to the gods. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s. Size: L:55mm / W:130mm ; 110g
Lot 226
Ca. 332 - 32 B.C. Ptolemaic Period. Egyptian. An ancient Egyptian pale blue faience glazed shallow jar or dish with with flaring wall, a thick rim, a flat base, and a pale blue-green glaze.. This jars would have been used to hold unguents, makeup, or other personal care items. Ancient Egyptian vessels encompassed a wide variety of materials, uncommon of these was faience. Most vessels were formed of alabaster or pottery. These were used for different multitude of things including drinking water, wine and beer; holding cosmetics and even offering vessels. Some of the most beautiful alabaster vessels were made in the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt's long history. Whilst the New Kingdom and Ptolemaic Period saw beautiful faience vessels come into use. Ancient Egyptian Vessels, Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow, p. 111, no. 405, illus. pl. 39, for a parallel. Brooklyn Museum Accession Mumber; 49.52.7a-b https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/160394 Provenance: From a London private family collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market in the 1960s - 1970s; then passed by descent. Size: L:40mm / W:75mm ; 110g
Lot 58
Ca. 500–330 BC. Achaemenid. Beautiful deep shouldered bronze bowl, hammered from a single thick piece of sheet. The bowl has a globular body, a ring base and a flaring rim, the exterior is decorated with incised geometric motifs. The distinctive shape of this bowl is closely associated with the Achaemenid Empire, as it is depicted in the reliefs of the Apadana – the main audience hall at Persepolis. It was probably used as a drinking vessel for wine, and the survival of this vessel shape after the fall of the Achaemenid Empire is likely due to it having become an integral part of Persian table settings. For more information, see Miller, M. C. (1993). Adoption and Adaption of Achaemenid Metalware Forms. Archäologische Mitteilungen aus Iran (26), Berlin and Allen, L. (2005). The Persian Empire: A History. BMP, London Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. Size: L:75mm / W:105mm ; 335g
Lot 65
Ca. 800–500 BC. Western Asiatic. An outstanding Western Asiatic / Achaemenid bronze wine bowl with a flaring rim; a lustrous bronze surface persists on the interior, while a brilliant black patina enhances the entire surface. This gorgeous piece attests to the highly skilled craftsmanship of ancient Western Asia, where artisans worked to create intricate tableware for use in elaborate banquets. Banqueting was a major part of the aristocratic culture in antiquity and required a range of specialised utensils and vessels such as this one. Such items could also have religious purposes, used when making offerings to the gods. Excellent condition, beautiful patina. Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s. Size: L:60mm / W:170mm ; 200g
Lot 284
Ca 664 - 332 B.C. Late Period, 26th - 30th Dynasty. Egyptian. An ancient Egyptian jar beautifully formed of a rich Nile silt depicting the face of Bes. He is shown as a grotesque dwarf, with a lion's mane. The eyes, ears and eyebrows have been elagently incised for decoration; the mouth with a gentle smile.The jar has one verticle handle, a long cylindrical neck, ridge around the rim and a ring base. His face showing grotesque appearance in order to ward off evil and back luck. Although, a protector of the household, pregnant women and children, Bes was also associated with happiness and laughter. Bes was one of the most important deities of ancient Egypt. He was portrayed as looking fierce, grotesque, and threatening, in order to ward off bad luck and evil. He was believed to be able to strangle bears, lions and snakes with his bare hands. He was often associated with household items such as bed, chairs, mirrors, and walls. Bes was known as the protector of the home, protector of pregnant women and children. People would worship him in hope of receiving good luck and family protection against bad luck and evil spirits that may cause an ill fait or illness.Aside from his roles as a protector, as many deities were, Bes was associated with entertainment, laughter and happiness. He was the thought to entertain children with singing and dancing. One of the most popular depictions of Bes in ancient Egypt was on jars and vessels with his face as decoration. The jars would provide Bes’ effigy and provide protective and healing abilities. If a child was ill and was given milk out of a Bes jar, then the milk would turn to medicine. It was common for physicians to provide medicine out of a Bes as part of the treatment process. Bes jars were used between the 18th Dynasty, all the way through to the Roman Period. Bibliography:Water, Milk, Beer and Wine for the Living and the dead: Egyptian and Syro-Palestinian Bes-Vessels from the New Kingdom through the Graeco-Roman Period, Kevin Kaiser, 2003, Page: Catalogue no. 197, Plate: Cat. 197Gifts of The Nile: Ancient Egyptian Arts and Crafts in Liverpool Museum, Piotr Bienkowski, Angela Tooley, 1995, Pg: 44, Plate: 57Egyptian Antiquities in the Liverpool Museum: a List of the Provenanced Objects, Piotr Bienkowski, Edmund Southworth, 1986, Page: 54Egyptian Treasures in Europe volume 4: National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside, Liverpool, Andrea Davies, Dirk van der Plas (ed), 2001, Page: 1973.1.422A Catalogue of the Egyptian Antiquities in the Possession of F. G. Hilton Price Dir. S.A. (1897), F G Hilton Price, 1897, Page: 404, Plate: 3345Christie's London, sale 9723, October 29, 2003, lot 230.Museum Reference:The Liverpool Museumhttps://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/artifact/bes-jar-3Accession Number: 1973.1.422University of London (UCL)https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-static/digitalegypt/pottery/archive/uc2888.jpgAccession Number: UCL UC2888https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-static/digitalegypt/pottery/archive/uc2877.jpgAccession Number: UC 2877Egyptian Museum, Turin. Drovetti collection cat 2553.The Australian Museumhttps://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/Accession Number: 205-1Michael C Carlos Museumhttps://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/11737/bes-jarAccession Number: 2004.019.001Museum of Fine Art, Budapesthttps://www.mfab.hu/artworks/bes-jar-2/Accession Number: 51.2077Brooklyn Museumhttps://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/18395Accession Number: 07.447.478Royal Ontariohttps://collections.rom.on.ca/objects/203159/bes-jar, Accession Number: 910.2.85Provenance: From a London private family collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market in the 1960s - 1970s; then passed by descent. Size: L:120mm / W:60mm ; 160g
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