Special Constabulary Long Service, G.V.R., bar, The Great War 1914-18 (Sergt. Kensington Gammell), sometime lacquered, about extremely fineKensington Gammell was born on 14 June 1874 in Bath, and according to family history travelled widely in the United States of America, Egypt, and Japan as a young man before settling down to become articled to an architectural practice in Bristol; after qualifying as an architect he set up his own practice in Bedford in 1906. A member (and indeed Council Member) of the Royal Institute of British Architects, he served in the Bedford Special Constabulary but sadly committed suicide in mid-May 1924.Sold together with two gilded base metal Bedford Special Constabulary pin badges, these engraved 'K. Gammell' and dated 1914 and 1915 respectively.For the medals of his father, Captain Harcourt Gammell R.N. see Lot 105; for the medals of his son, Guardsman Kenrick Orm Gammell, Grenadier Guards, see Lot 108.…
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E. Mary Shelley (British, Fl. 1920s) A group of four etchings to include 'Doorway of Lamb Building, Temple' signed to the margin within the plate E Mary Shelley; and three further architectural views and street scenes signed by EM Shelley and dated 1922 to the margin, largest 37 x 22 and smaller (4)
A PAIR OF ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENTS DEPICTING CHERUBS ANGLO-FLEMISH, LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY each approximately 31 cm high, 12.4cm wide, 20cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, Lancashire Estate Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW With wear, marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and use Some old chips, splits, and losses, please see images Overall stylised aged appearance Sign of historic worm ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot.Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF EBONISED FRET-PIERCED WASTEPAPER BASKETS IN GEORGE III-STYLE, LATE 20TH CENTURY The baskets later black painted and now with separate hexagonal plinths and removeable inserts supporting removable blue marbled spheres 76 cm high, the baskets 41 cm high; 39.5 cm wide; 45.5 cm deepLiterature: E. Lambert, 'English Manners, Robin and Rupert Hambro's Country House in the Heart of London', Architectural Digest, March 1995, p. 121 (where shown as plant stands). Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning Some old chips and losses to paintwork A long edge on one of the baskets is no longer connected and would require resecuring, please see images The balls with some misshaping please see images ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot.Condition Report Disclaimer
AFTER JAN KIP (DUTCH 1652/53-1722) SET OF FOUR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS, HATHEROP; SEAVENHAMPTON; NIBLEY; HULL ALS HILL Engraving Each overall inc. frame 58.5 x 66.5cm (23 x 26 in.) (4) In hand painted frames from Colefax and Fowler Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts. Condition Report: Please Note: All Lots In This Auction Are Not Available To View Unexamined out of glazed frame. Discolouration throughout the sheet. Central fold visible to each of the sheets. Some staining and bleaching visible to each of the sheets. Light undulation to the sheets. Some scuffs and scratches to frames with associated paint loss. High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER SP10 3SA. Condition Report Disclaimer
▲ Peter Lanyon (1918-1964) Composition with horse and boat signed and dated 'Peter Lanyon 49' l.l., traced slate monotype, printed in dark blue, with pencil, pen and ink and gouache 64 x 49.5cm Provenance: Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 'Modern Prints and the St Ives School', 25 May 2010, lot 18; the property of a private collector. Lots 9 and 10 are rare and significant works by Peter Lanyon, showcasing his experimental approach to artistic production. We see this in the inclusion of mixed media within the printing process, as well as additions of pencil, ink and gouache. The imagery of the horse in a landscape can be linked to the large linocuts 'Red Horse, Red Boat', 1951, and 'The Returned Seaman', 1949, as well as the painting 'The Yellow Runner', 1946. In our compositions, the eye is led to the horse - a monumental beast embedded against the dramatic Cornish landscape. The prints are abstract in composition with multiple perspectives of the coastal hillside blurring organic and architectural forms as one. An echo perhaps of the impact of the local mining industry. Condition ReportFramed: 75 x 88cm Time staining with spots of foxing starting to emerge in places. Pinholes to corners with brown staining around. Discolouration to left edge. There is a faint brown area in the upper right quarter with a smaller patch of brown at the top of the right edge, please refer to illustration. Both have the appearance of watercolour/ wash with some age, however it is unclear if this was executed by the artist. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
▲ Ben Nicholson OM (1894-1982) 'Kos' signed, inscribed and dated 'NICHOLSON'/April 59/(Kos)' on the backboard, pencil and wash 48 x 35.5cm Provenance: With Galerie Charles Lienhard, Zurich; Sotheby's, London, 6 December 1984, lot 658; Sotheby's, London, '20th Century British Art', 13 July 2007, lot 4; the property of a private collector. Exhibited: Château des Rohan, Strasbourg, 'La Grande Aventure de l'Art du XXe Siècle', June - September 1963, catalogue no. 191. Ben Nicholson's extensive travels throughout his life significantly influenced his artistic development. In 1959, he embarked on a Swan Hellenic tour to Greece, which included numerous stops. This journey proved to be particularly inspiring for Nicholson, as he was deeply moved by the simplistic beauty of Cycladic figurines and Greek architecture. Nicholson's experiences in Greece enriched his artistic vision, leading to a more sculptural approach in his compositions. He began to incorporate subdued colours and a controlled palette, reflecting the serene landscapes and architectural forms he encountered. This influence is evident in the present work and also inspired his pure-white carved reliefs, which became a hallmark of his style. Condition ReportFramed: 75 x 62cm The drawing is mounted on a board. A little time staining with a small brown mark to the top edge, centre left, possibly tape residue (?). The wash is faint. A tiny fold in the extreme lower right corner. Please see additional images. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
▲ Peter Lanyon (1918-1964) Composition with horse and boatmonotype, linocut, woodcut and wash, stamped 'Lanyon', with later inscription and date 'c.1951' versosheet 45 x 71cm, unframedProvenance: Purchased from Andrew Lanyon in 2010 by Paul Vibert, St Ives, Cornwall;the property of a private collector.Lots 9 and 10 are rare and significant works by Peter Lanyon, showcasing his experimental approach to artistic production. We see this in the inclusion of mixed media within the printing process, as well as additions of pencil, ink and gouache.The imagery of the horse in a landscape can be linked to the large linocuts 'Red Horse, Red Boat', 1951, and 'The Returned Seaman', 1949, as well as the painting 'The Yellow Runner', 1946. In our compositions, the eye is led to the horse - a monumental beast embedded against the dramatic Cornish landscape. The prints are abstract in composition with multiple perspectives of the coastal hillside blurring organic and architectural forms as one. An echo perhaps of the impact of the local mining industry.Condition ReportTime staining and foxing. Diagonal fold marks in the lower corners. Crease marks in the centre of the top edge. A line of discolouration at the top of the left edge. Deckled edges. The right edge has been torn unevenly. Two small areas of abrasion to the left of the horse's rear in the lower left quarter. Pin holes in top corners.
Edwardian oak table clock, brass dial with silvered chapter ring, signed Pearce & Sons, Leeds, two chain movement striking on two gongs, the architectural case with triangular pediment and fluted pilasters, width 33cm, height 43cm.Condition report:Repair to top. Discolouration to dial and sides of case. Nibbles to edges. Minor water damage to various areas. Scratch to back. Metal grille looks tired. Red material is stained on inside. Pendulum and key included. Untested. Please see additional uploaded images.
A rare and extraordinary stucco Buddha figure which was part of a larger architectural structure, seated cross-legged on a rectangular plinth, his hair in a high bun, with arched eyebrows above gently down cast eyes, and aquiline nose over plump lips, the robe draped in an arch-shaped cowl around the neck and covering the shoulders, further stretched over the folded knees and gathered elegantly between the legs, both hands in dhyana mudra at the lap. The figure attached to its custom-made stand. 43 x 28cm Good overall, age related wear. Ex. Stoheby s New York City, 27/03/1991. Ex UK private collection
This original 1870 watercolor and pastel on paper by renowned American artist Henry Roderick Newman (1843-1917) exquisitely captures the interior of Sainte-Chapelle, Paris. Known for his meticulous architectural renderings and masterful use of light, Newman portrays the chapel's soaring ribbed vaults, intricate frescoes, and ornate chandeliers with remarkable precision. The presence of praying figures enhances the composition's depth and atmosphere. Signed and dated "H. R. Newman, Paris, 1870" in the lower right corner, this rare and historically significant piece is elegantly framed in a gold-tone wooden frame with a neutral mat. A distinguished acquisition for collectors of Henry Roderick Newman, architectural renderings, and 19th-century European art.Artist: Henry Roderick NewmanIssued: 1870Dimensions: 21.5"L x 28"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
A good quality Edwardian mother of pearl, copper and brass-inlaid maple wood and bird's eye maple large dressing chest - the high back with an adjustable bevelled mirror within an architectural frame with reeded uprights, dentil cornice and swagged and shell cresting (a/f), the chest with two short fitted drawers and two long graduated drawers with the original brasses (one detached and missing the backplate), flanked by fluted pilasters headed by rosette ovals, on a platform base with pottery castors (LWH 139 x 60.5 x 210cm). (* See lots 497, 498 and 499 for other pieces from the same bedroom suite)
A Quantity of Books, to include Workshop Practice by William H. Atherton Volumes 1-8, The Architectural Services Book of Bungalow Plans 1983, The Coronation Of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth, and Engineering and Mathematical Books. Two Photograph Albums, A Marquis Waterford Crystal Oval Picture Frame, etc. One Box.
A detailed color poster by Rolf Rafflewski depicting a bustling New York City street scene, capturing the energy and movement of Broadway. The composition features classic cars, pedestrians, and the city's signature architectural landscape, rendered with precise linear perspective and atmospheric depth. The artwork is characterized by Rafflewski's distinctive use of fine detailing, subtle color washes, and a nostalgic yet dynamic portrayal of urban life. Signed by the artist in the plate, the piece is framed with a double mat and a metallic-toned wood frame that complements the cityscape's vintage aesthetic. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment.Artist: Rolf Rafflewski (French, b. 1943)Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 34"L x 28"HCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear.
Strikingly packaged in a Miami Art Deco-inspired triangular box, this lot includes four El Mago Art Deco Edition 6x52 Toro cigars. Each cigar comes sealed in a brightly colored tube featuring a turquoise and magenta design with palm tree graphics and retro architectural imagery. Labeled "Hand-made to hand-held," these boutique cigars celebrate craftsmanship and visual flair. Issued: 21st centuryDimensions: 6.25"LCountry of Origin: NicaraguaCondition: Age related wear.
This vibrant watercolor on paper by Jack Laycox captures the essence of a bustling Parisian street scene, depicting figures leisurely enjoying a cafe-lined avenue. The atmospheric composition is infused with warm, diffused light, reflecting the movement and energy of the urban environment. The artist employs loose, expressive brushstrokes and a rich, layered color palette to create an impressionistic feel, with washes of blues, reds, and yellows blending harmoniously. The cafe signage and architectural elements in the background anchor the composition, providing a sense of place while maintaining a dreamlike quality. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner, this piece exemplifies Laycox's dynamic approach to cityscapes and his ability to evoke the ambiance of Parisian life.Artist: William (Jack) Laycox (American 1921-1984)Issued: c. 1970Dimensions: 38.50"L x 31"HCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear.
This lovely oil painting on wood board by artist Chang depicts a tranquil architectural scene framed by an arched colonnade. The composition leads the viewer's eye through a sunlit courtyard, where a figure in traditional Asian attire walks hand in hand with a child, evoking a sense of nostalgia and cultural heritage. Lush vegetation drapes over the structure, adding depth and contrast to the weathered stone. The artist employs a warm, earthy palette with expressive brushwork, capturing the interplay of light and shadow across the textured surfaces. Signed in the lower right, the painting is presented in an ornate, carved frame that complements its classical aesthetic.Artist: ChangIssued: c. 1970Dimensions: 28.25"L x 25.50"HCondition: Age related wear.
A captivating limited edition color lithograph depicting a European market scene with a blend of architectural realism and loosely sketched foreground elements. The composition features historic stone and timber buildings, their textured facades rendered in meticulous watercolor detail, juxtaposed against a lively marketplace with vendor umbrellas and stalls that fade into light ink sketches. This technique creates a dynamic interplay between structured precision and artistic suggestion, evoking the vibrancy of an old-world European town square. The piece is hand-signed by the artist in pencil in the lower right and numbered 8/300, indicating its place within the limited edition series. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 43"L x 31"HCondition: Age related wear.
A striking Mesoamerican carved stone head fragment, possibly from an ancient civilization such as the Aztecs or Mayans. The piece depicts a stylized human face with deeply incised eyes, nose, and mouth, framed by a prominent headdress or ceremonial adornment. The weathered surface and rough texture indicate significant age and exposure to natural elements over time. This artifact serves as a testament to the craftsmanship and cultural symbolism of Mesoamerican societies, where such carvings were often used in religious, architectural, or funerary contexts. Mounted on a custom metal stand for display.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 14"HCondition: Age related wear. Fragmentary with expected weathering and surface wear consistent with age.
This vibrant watercolor painting by Rose Edin features a stunning arrangement of blooming hydrangeas in shades of blue and purple, framed by lush green foliage. Known for her mastery of watercolors, Edin captures the play of light and color with exceptional skill, creating a sense of depth and vibrancy. The artwork showcases her signature loose, expressive brushstrokes and ability to infuse life into floral subjects. Rose Edin is a renowned watercolor artist celebrated for her exceptional use of light and color. A native of Minnesota, Edin holds a master's degree in art education and has devoted her career to teaching, inspiring, and creating. She has exhibited her work extensively in the United States and abroad and is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society. Edin's works often focus on landscapes, florals, and architectural subjects, reflecting her passion for travel and nature. Artwork dimensions with frame: 39.75"L x 32"H x 1.50"W. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment.Artist: Rose Edin (American 20th-21st century)Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear.
A late Victorian inlaid rosewood writing table, the architectural design superstructure above a leather lined top, with arrangement of drawers under square tapering supports,107.5cm wide60cm deep144cm highCondition ReportShrikage splits to top, wear and staining to leather, areas of veneer missing.General wear commensurate with age.
An heraldic carved sandstone architectural fragment, 19th century, of square shape, set with an armorial in the form a shield, with a pair of lions rampant and a dog,58cm wide13cm deep46cm highCondition ReportGeneral knocks, wear and weathering commensurate with age and use. Overall appears in fairly good structural and cosmetic condition.
An early 20th century brown striped onyx architectural mantel clock, Arabic numerals, twin winding holes, free standing gilt pilasters, stepped plinth base, 28cm high; Chinese hardwood carving, of a child on the back of an elephant, her calf at her side, 17cm high; an ebonised hardwood carving of a fisherman, 28cm high; an African carving of a lady
A twelve volume set of largely diary based works by James Lees-Milne (1908-1997) - a writer who specialised in architectural commentary and worked for the National Trust for almost 40 years. He lived for 13 years at Alderley Grange near Wotton-under-Edge and died in Tetbury. This group also includes the biography of Lees-Milne by Michael Bloch (13)
(ARR) Reg Butler (B. 1913-1981) Tower Two, 1968 Lithograph Signed, dated and numbered 6/65 Mounted, framed and glazed Reginald Cotterell Butler (28 April 1913 – 23 October 1981) was an English sculptor. He was born at Bridgefoot House, Buntingford, Hertfordshire. His parents were the Master and Matron of the Buntingford Union Workhouse. Frederick Butler, formerly a police constable, was a relative of the poet William Butler Yeats; Edith was of Anglo-French descent. Butler studied and lectured at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London from 1937 to 1939. He was a conscientious objector during the Second World War, being exempted from military service conditional upon setting up a small blacksmith business repairing farm implements. After winning the 'Unknown Political Prisoner' competition in 1953 he became one of the best known sculptors during the 1950s and 1960s, and also taught at the Slade School of Art.Measuers approx. 65cm x 49cm (25.5" x 19") excluding frame.
Jorge Vieira (1922-1998)Untitled, 1957Bronze and gilt bronze173x51,5 cmSculpture commissioned for the Madame Campos Boutique in Lisbon, on Av. Alexandre Herculano, in 1956, whose architectural project was designed by Conceição Silva, together with José D. Santa-Rita. The work is similar, on a smaller scale, to another realised by the artist in the same year for the Portuguese Pavilion at the Comptoir Suisse in Lausanne - also designed by Conceição Silva - and which now belongs to the MNAC collection."Cheira Bem, Cheira a Lisboa", Museu de Lisboa, Palácio Pimenta, Lisboa, 2024/2025.Arqto. João Pedro Conceição Silva (Coord.), "Francisco da Conceição Silva, Arquitecto", Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes, Lisboa, 1987, p. 37; Francisco Pereira Coutinho, "Escultor Jorge Vieira em Lisboa: O Sentido da Sua Obra", Edição Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, 2023, pp. 32-33; Pedro Lapa, "Escultura em Espaços Públicos", in Jorge Vieira, Museu do Chiado, 1995, pp. 121-122.
screenprint on paper, titled and dated 1975 labels verso, published for P.S.A. Supplies Division by Editions Alecto mounted, framed and under glass image size 68cm x 95cm, overall size 76cm x 103cm Label verso: Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh. Note: British abstract painter, printmaker, and designer. He was born at Abinger, Surrey, and studied at St Martin's School of Art and the Royal College of Art, 1951–7. He was among the young British painters enormously impressed by the scale and energy of Abstract Expressionist painting. Early paintings such as Red Beat 6 (1958) combined gestural handling with lettering: like the Pop artists, Denny was fascinated by the qualities of urban space. In 1959, alongside Richard Smith and Ralph Rumney (1934–2002), a painter with connections to the Situationist International, he mounted ‘Place’ at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. The paintings were organized in a kind of maze which forced the viewer up close against them. In 1960 he helped organize the first ‘Situation’ exhibition, a landmark in British abstract art. One of the pictures he showed there is Baby is Three (1960, Tate), which is typical of the calm, meditational character of his work. The title derives from a science fiction story. In his work of the early 1960s he used very soft, muted colours applied with an immaculate flat finish within a subtle geometrical framework which tends to suggest doorways or other architectural features. Later his brushwork became more painterly. In 1973 he became the youngest artist ever to be given a Tate Gallery retrospective. He received many public commissions, including a series of vitreous enamel panels at Embankment Underground Station in London.
A collection late 19thc and later loose engravings/ prints, few coloured after comprising - South East View of the Middlesex Hospital, View of the Chapel of St Mary Magdalen Guildhall, View of Old London from Blackheath, Somerset House, The Industrious Pretence Lord Mayor of London, Hungerford Market Stand, View of the Architectural Improvements in the vicinity of the bank and Mansion House and various other London/ Town scenes. (16)
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An Early XX Century French Gilt Brass and Champlevé Enamel Mantle Clock, the architectural case mounted with an urn, the rectangular glazed case with side columns and stepped base, the circular dial with black Arabic numerals, inscribed Elkington, Paris, the movement striking on a coil, mercury filled pendulum and two keys present, 44cm high.
A George III and later satinwood and yew mantel clock, the architectural design case with three brass finials and Doric columns, supported on brass bracket feet, the white enamel dial with Roman numeral chapter ring, the brass movement signed William Murrell, with key and pendulum, 36cm highCondition Report: case wood has some natural cracking and an area of restoration to the arch, loose mouldings, various scuffs and knocks, uneven feet, movement has bent crutch arm
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