We are delighted to present our February sale, featuring an array of distinguished collections.
At the forefront of the auction stands lot 565—an extraordinary Louis XV parcel-enamelled gold snuff box crafted by Claude Lisonnet (fl.1736-1761), adorned with exquisite en basse-taille decoration.
Among the treasures is lot 580, arguably the rarest item in the sale—a captivating pearl and diamond quarter-repeating ring watch bearing the signature of Ge. Achard et Fils, dating to circa 1800.
We invite you to explore the catalogue at your leisure and encourage you to reach out with any enquiries you may have. We look forward to welcoming you at the preview.
Our first Fine Art & Antiques auction of 2024 unfolds on January 10th. Featuring a remarkable array of over 800 lots. Among the standout pieces is a magnificent Victorian silver ewer and stand crafted by the renowned Barnards of London in 1873 (lot 411). With an estimated value ranging from £15,000 to £25,000. For those with a taste for glamour, lot 588 is a dazzling Art Deco style diamond cocktail bracelet. Boasting an estimated value between £5,000 and £7,000, this exquisite piece is a testament to the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco era. ForWatch enthusiasts will be delighted by the inclusion of an unworn limited edition Omega James Bond Seamaster watch (lot 518). With an estimated value between £5,000 and £7,000, this timepiece is a functional accessory and a coveted collector's item.
A notable auction highlight is lot 309, an exceptional suite of silver candlesticks by Patrick Mavros. Adorned with Sandgrouse motifs, the intricately detailed candlesticks are estimated to be valued between £30,000 and £40,000, making them a focal point of the event. Also featured is a collection of silver pieces by Paul Storr. Among the notable items is a finely crafted soup tureen (lot 462), showcasing Storr's renowned craftsmanship. The estimated value for this lot is set between £10,000 and £15,000. Adding a touch of rarity to the auction is a pair of Austrian silver-gilt, enamel, and rock crystal tazza in the form of a mermaid and merman (lot 548). Estimate £8,000-£12,000. Art enthusiasts will appreciate including a Scottish landscape painting by Alfred De Breanski Senior (1852-1928), offering a timeless representation of scenic beauty.
Among the many remarkable pieces, don't miss the opportunity to acquire a stunning Chinese huanghauli and hongmu 'cracked-ice' console table (lot 678) adorned with exquisite butterfly handles. For those with an appreciation of Yorkshire oak, we have an early Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak dressing chest (lot 745) and an early dressing table mirror (lot 746) from the 1930s-1940s. Art enthusiasts will be delighted to discover a remarkable 19th Century bronze figure of Hercules (lot 596), portraying a unique adaptation of the iconic Farnese Hercules. Adding to the grandeur of our auction is a Grand Tour marble figure of the Crouching Venus (lot 589). Our collection of Lalique pieces promises to dazzle, while a fine selection of antique jewellery will offer a chance to acquire a piece of history and elegance.
Our upcoming July auction presents an impressive collection of over 800 lots, encompassing a wide range of exquisite items such as silver, jewellery, furniture, clocks, lighting, rugs, ceramics, sculpture, and captivating works of art. This extraordinary sale features several notable collections, including the prestigious contents of Scarah Hill, Ripley, located in picturesque North Yorkshire.
Our Fine Art & Antiques auction includes the contents of Chapel Garth, Old Byland (part 1), on the instructions of the executors of the late Miss E.M. Potts; the contents of Stanley Gill House, Gunnerside, on the instructions of the late Shelagh Thomlinson; and over 70 pictures from a deceased estate in Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Invoices will be created and sent at the end of day three
Our April sale has over 800 lots of ceramics and glass, metalwork, silver, Asian art, objects of vertu, militaria, textiles, rugs and carpets, clocks and instruments, antique furniture and Yorkshire oak. We are excited to be selling a large 19th Century micromosaic plaque depicting the Temple of Vesta (lot 383). Our experts recently discovered this tremendous example during a valuation day in the North-West. We are also delighted to offer three pieces of Chinese armorial porcelain from the documented P.B. Cooke collection (lots 217-219), a single-owner collection of Doulton art pottery (lots 121-172), and a rare Rene Lalique topaz ‘Bacchantes’ vase (lot 41).
Including a large collection of Antique jewellery removed from an estate in the North-West
The sale includes a single-owner collection of silver by Paul Storr, including an important set of three graduated meat dishes, marked London 1811; and a further pair of meat dishes, marked London 1803 . A particular feature of the auction is a collection of regimental silver, consigned by The Light Dragoons Charitable Trust (identified by an † symbol).
The Jewellery, Watches & Silver auction offers a superb selection of unusual items for the discerning collector. From silver novelties and jewellery fit for the grandest of stockings to everything you need for an extraordinary festive dinner table.
Our Antiques & Furniture sale on the 4th of October will feature on Channel 5’s new show, The Great Auction Showdown with Paul Martin. Highlights include a rare Killarney box inlaid with a geographical map of Great Britain, lot 418, £1,000-1,500; a group of Minton ‘Bengal Tiger’ or ‘Crazy Cow’ pattern porcelain, lot 77, £2,000-3,000; a scarce pair of Bow ‘Birds in Branches’ candlestick groups, c.1762, lot 74, £2,000-3,000 and a 19th Century Chinese Sang De Boeuf Yuhuchunping, lot 168, £1,000-1,500.
Particular highlights of the sale are lot 1478 and 1504. Lot 1478, an Art Deco enamel and diamond compact, by Laloche Freres, circa 1810, is estimated at £10,000-15,000. With a double cover filled with royal blue enamel, opening with a diamond-set chinoiserie button clasp, the inner surface enamelled in tones of green and black depicting a chinoiserie landscape, lifting to reveal a mirror and a powder compartment.
Lot 1504, a platinum and diamond three-stone ring, is estimated at £10,000-15,000. The graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds in claw settings, estimated total diamond weight 3.40ct, hallmarked Sheffield. The sale includes a gentleman’s collection of silver cream jugs, mustard pots, and a fine array of sporting and novelty jewellery. Jewellery by Cartier, Tiffany, Liberty, Vourakis, Marina B, Boucheron and Chaumet all feature heavily.