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An early 19th-century carved wood and gilt gesso circular convex wall mirror, with a spread eagle surmount suspending a crystal sphere over a frame with gilt ball detail, and ebonised slip flanked by a pair of scroll candle sconces with prismatic drop lustres and olive branch valance. 104 cm high x 74 cm wideBasically period but fully re-gilt (premium/bronze powder in lacquer)Some slight signs of shrinkage to the frame The mirror plate is in good order, possibly replaced.Please see the extra images as requested.
Various mid-20th century nightware to include a cotton turquoise house coat, a David Nieper negligee, a pink nylon and white lace dressing gown with matching night gown, a cream and blue shortie night gown, a purple nylon Kayser night gown trimmed with lace, a St Michael shortie blue nylon night gown with ruffled V-neck, ruffled hem and ruched waistline, an apricot night gown with lace bodice and a blue crepe mid-century slip/night gown with blue lace neckline and later added straps (8)
Ian Houston (1934-2021) Oil on board “Summer Clouds, Southwolds”, signed, Mandell's label verso, 51cm x 76cm With Mandell's Gallery receipt dated 1981. From the collection of the late Maurice Costley Condition ReportRecto: Good condition, very minor surface dirt. Frame and slip in good order although the slip has wear and a little dirty. Verso: in good order, a couple of surface marks on board. Gallery and Artist's label on centre of board.
Campbell Archibald Mellon (1878-1955) Oil on board “Boating Pond at Gorleston”, figures on beach with steam vessel and lighthouse in background, with Mandell's Gallery label verso and Mandell's Gallery invoice dated 1979, 21,5cm x 29cm From the collection of the late Maurice Costley Campbell Mellon was born in Berkshire and began his artist’s career in 1903. Moving to Norfolk he was taken under the wing of Sir John Arnesby Brown. He is known for his coastal scenes which are impressionistic, light and breezy, usually including busy little figures enjoying the beach. He was a member of the Royal Society of Oil Painters and exhibited at the Royal Academy. Condition ReportRecto: paint surface overall in good condition, very minor surface wear, canvas slip slightly dirty, fraying upper left corner. Odd slight but stable crack in mid left side of the frame. Verso: Board fixed with nails and cork. No covering tape. Board in good condition, inscribed August 3.30 in pencil. Dealer's label.
Black crepe 1920's dress with an embroidered and sequin detail panel to the front, the drop waist with a tie, the chiffon sleeves with split to the elbow, there is an extra detailed piece of embroidery, probably a collar as it looks to have been removed, a wool and coney cream coat, the lining panels of coney, shawl collar and cuffs in coney, a 1920's plum-coloured satin dress, V-neck, diamante detail to the shoulders and neckline, a lace three-quarter length jacket with two belts, 1920's/30's buttons to the front and detail to the belts, a pink satin possible nightgown trimmed with lace, with puff sleeves, a cotton blouse in apricot with floral insert, square neckline and ruched bodice, a black silk slip with drop waist with box pleats, V-neck, labelled 'KB Art Silk Fabric, English Made' and a 1920's cotton peasant-style dress with cross-stitch embroidery, red tassels to the bodice and sleeves (8) Condition ReportThe black dress with embroidered and sequin panel is as described in the catalogue description. The wool and coney coat has slight discolouration to the fur lapels and the the back of the coat skirt. Possibly from being folded and put away, the pink dress has a slight hole by the drop waist and a small mark, the peasant style dress has an ink stain to the front of the skirt, the black slip has the faintest white mark just under the waist to the front.
Campbell Archibald Mellon (1878-1955) Oil on board “Gorleston Sands - A June Morning”, signed, Polak Mandell's Gallery of Jersey receipt dated 1983, 62cm x 75cm From the collection of the late Maurice Costley Campbell Mellon was born in Berkshire and began his artist’s career in 1903. Moving to Norfolk he was taken under the wing of Sir John Arnesby Brown. He is known for his coastal scenes which are impressionistic, light and breezy, usually including busy little figures enjoying the beach. He was a member of the Royal Society of Oil Painters and exhibited at the Royal Academy. Condition ReportRecto: Paint surface has some slight cracking in three sections of the sky on the left hand side, otherwise on good order. Frame in good condition with slight wear and tear, very small loss of gold surface. Canvas slip fine. Verso: Stretcher in good condition, no signs of wear and tear on canvas. Old auction or stock labels on frame.
Campbell Archibald Mellon (1878-1955) Oil on board “Children on the Beach at Gorleston 1929”, figures on beach, with Mandell's Gallery label verso and Mandell's Gallery copy invoice dated 1979, 22cm x 29cm From the collection of the late Maurice Costley Campbell Mellon was born in Berkshire and began his artist’s career in 1903. Moving to Norfolk he was taken under the wing of Sir John Arnesby Brown. He is known for his coastal scenes which are impressionistic, light and breezy, usually including busy little figures enjoying the beach. He was a member of the Royal Society of Oil Painters and exhibited at the Royal Academy. Condition ReportRecto: Paint surface overall good but slight pin prick paint loss in sky left side. Small restoration in sky - right hand side. Frame good condition, canvas slip fraying upper left hand and lower right hand corner. Verso: Board in good condition, pin and cork with no tape covering. Dealer's label, inscribed Mid September 1929. 3.30 pm
Sir John Alfred Arnesby-Brown (1866-1955) Oil on panel "Haddiscoe Church", initialled and titled verso, with Mandell's Gallery label verso and with Mandell's Gallery receipt dated 1984, 21cm x 26cm From the collection of the late Maurice Costley John Arnesby-Brown was a British landscape artist. Influenced firstly by the Barbizon School and then the Impressionists, Arnesby-Brown is known for his pastoral and coastal scenes, quite often including cattle, in the “en plain air” tradition. He came to painting after his career as a county football player in Nottinghamshire. He studied at the Bushey School of Art and then the Nottingham School of Art. He spent time in Cornwall and also Norfolk. He had a solo exhibition at the Leicester Gallery in London 1909 and his work is also represented in many public collections including the Tate. Condition ReportRecto: Overall in good condition, a little surface dirt, no signs of restoration under UV, including initials lower right. Frame in good order, canvas slip slightly dirty. Verso: Inscribed with pencil and original Mandell's label, panel in good condition, slight signs of wear and tear.
Sir John Alfred Arnesby-Brown (1866-1955) Oil on board The Bend in the River, 1915, with Messum's Gallery label verso and Messum's Gallery invoice dated 2014, initialled, 15.5cm x 23cm From the collection of the late Maurice Costley John Arnesby-Brown was a British landscape artist. Influenced firstly by the Barbizon School and then the Impressionists, Arnesby-Brown is known for his pastoral and coastal scenes, quite often including cattle, in the “en plain air” tradition. He came to painting after his career as a county football player in Nottinghamshire. He studied at the Bushey School of Art and then the Nottingham School of Art. He spent time in Cornwall and also Norfolk. He had a solo exhibition at the Leicester Gallery in London 1909 and his work is also represented in many public collections including the Tate. Condition ReportRecto: Overall good condition, no sign of restoration under UV - including initials AB lower left. Very slightly dirty upper left sky. Frame and slip also good condition. Verso: Messum's label, very slight chip on edge of the board, upper right hand corner, not visible from the front.
Richard Eurich OBE RA (1903-1992) "Yorkshire Reservoir", 1970, sailing vessels on the reservoir, signed, with Fosse Gallery label verso and copy receipt dated 2008 and gallery exhibition leaflet showing the painting, 11cm x 21.5cm From the collection of the late Maurice Costley Richard Eurich was a British painter who trained at the Bradford School of Arts and Crafts and then the Slade School of Art. During WWII he was an official war artist for the Admiralty. During this time he painted reconstructions of battles, survival stories and commando raids. However Eurich is hard to define as he painted a wide range of subjects, many works being panoramic with a mystical quality and a sense of wonder. However he is mostly known for his seascapes and paintings of boats, having spent much of his life living in small fishing ports on the south coast of England. He had many one man shows and in 1933 the Redfern Gallery in London became his official dealer and then later Arthur Tooth and Sons. He taught part time at the Camberwell School of Art and also the Royal Academy. His work is in many public collections, in England and abroad, including the Government Art Collection, Imperial War Museum, Tate Britain, MoMA, New York, and National Gallery of Canada . Condition ReportRecto: Overall good condition, no sign of restoration under UV, including signature lower left. Frame and slip in good order. Verso: original label Fosse Gallery. Yorkshire reservoir 1970
Campbell Archibald Mellon (1878-1955) Oil on board “Gorleston Beach with Jetty”, figures on beach with sailing vessels and lighthouse in background, signed, Mandell’s Gallery label verso and with Mandell's Gallery invoice dated 1981, 21.5cm x 29.5cm From the collection of the late Maurice Costley Campbell Mellon was born in Berkshire and began his artist’s career in 1903. Moving to Norfolk he was taken under the wing of Sir John Arnesby Brown. He is known for his coastal scenes which are impressionistic, light and breezy, usually including busy little figures enjoying the beach. He was a member of the Royal Society of Oil Painters and exhibited at the Royal Academy. Condition ReportRecto: Paint surface in good condition, minor surface wear. Canvas slip fraying at corners and slightly dirty. Frame in good condition. Verso: Board fixed with pins and cork with no tape covering. Board in good condition. Dealer's label and inscribed in pencil early September 6. pm
Carel Weight CBA RA (1908-1997) Oil Two figures in a landscape, country scene with two people beside cottage, signed, Fosse Gallery label verso and Fosse Gallery receipt dated 1998, 51cm x 60cm From the collection of the late Maurice Costley Carel Weight was born in Paddington, London of German and Swedish descent. He studied firstly at the Hammersmith School of Art and then Goldsmiths College. During WWII he was an official war artist travelling to Italy and Greece, depicting the work of the British Army restoring everyday life after the war ended. Known for his suburban scenes, often with distorted figures striding out of the canvas, he also painted landscapes and portraits. He talked about his paintings being concerned with all the human emotions. He was a senior member of the Royal Academy and taught at the Royal College of Art. His work can be found at the Tate, Victoria and Albert Museum and the Imperial War Museum. Condition ReportRecto: cracking lower left and slight cracking upper left. Some minor cracking mid right. Otherwise no apparent wear and tear. Frame and slip in good condition. Verso: gallery label on back, canvas protected by board, uninspected out of frame.
Mid-century vintage evening gown in blue and grey swirls printed, puff sleeves, a quilted pintucked cowl neck (belt lacking and skirt cut on the bias), a purple satin evening dress, the collar with tiny pintucks, puff sleeves to the elbow, pintucked cuffs, ruched bodice with tie belt side fastening, a blue lace evening dress, the lace depicting as big blue flowers over net, with a sailor collar, pintucked frill, three-quarter length puff sleeves to the elbow with blue satin pintuck detail to the cuffs, with a blue satin slip which has the same lace trim to the bodice, a 1920's/30's black chiffon evening dress with lace bodice, full-length lace sleeves with chiffon insert, the lining apricot and black, lace inserts to the skirt, a black satin underskirt with pintucked detail to the hem, a 1970's Anna Belinda-style shot silk burnt orange coloured party dress with two small rosettes to the back of the dropped waist, puff sleeves with rosette detail, scooped neck, and a midnight blue velvet evening jacket with four button fastening, apricot chiffon lining, three velvet button detail to the sleeves, with padded shoulders (7)
A SPANISH BLUE AND GREEN-PAINTED POTTERY CHARGER WITH PALMETTES Possibly Valencia or Manises, Post-Nasrid Spain, late 17th - early 18th centuryOf shallow rounded shape, resting on a concave, circular base, rising to a flattened, gently everted rim, the earthenware body covered in white slip, underglaze-painted in cobalt blue and copper green, and the décor enhanced with fine manganese purple stripes, presenting a fish-scale grid in-filled with palmettes in the central field, cavetto and rim, the exterior plain, mounted on a metal claw set for hanging.34.5cm diameter 34.5cm diameter Qty: 1
A POLYCHROME-PAINTED POTTERY VASE WITH THULUTH CALLIGRAPHY Possibly Palestine or Syria, late 19th - early 20th centuryOf ovoid shape with a tapering base and wide, rounded shoulders, resting on a short circular foot and rising to a tall cylindrical neck, the red earthenware body covered in white slip and underglaze-painted in cobalt and light blue, red, and green with black outlines, the central band in the middle of the body featuring a continuous thuluth inscription bearing honorific titles, reminiscent of Mamluk wares and metal artworks.28cm high 28cm high Qty: 1
A treacle glazed slip ware dish attributed to Sydney Tustin, Winchcombe Pottery, the centre field decorated with a butterfly, 27.3 cm diameter, bears old label verso "First dish by Syd Tustin Winchcombe Pottery" (ARR) CONDITION REPORTS There is a large hairline crack running from the rim to almost centre of the dish. Crazing and firing faults. In need of a good clean. Areas of glaze are patchy but assume this is manufacture. Remnants of old labels to underside. There is a blue mark to the outside edge approximately 1.5 cm long . Wear and tear conducive with age and use - see images for more details
A mid-20th Century silk dress with matching jacket in blue, dress approx. 100 cm, approx. 98 cm at waist, together with an evening dress and jacket by Mabel John of New Quebec Street, London and comprises a sleeveless wrap front Empire line dress in silk brocade with chinoiserie design in gold, bronze and silver metal threads together with a black silk velvet smoking jacket style with reveres and cuffs to match the fabric of the main dress with an integral under slip containing a modesty panel in pale blue with metal threadwork embroidery
PHOTOGRAPHY (SIGNED) - 1- Snowdon (SIGNED): A Life in View. 1st. Edn. SIGNED, FINE; 2- Leibovitz, Annie (SIGNED): A Photographer's Life 1990-2005. NY, 2006. 1st. Edn. Dw. SIGNED copy. FINE; 3- Jane Bown (SINGED): EXPOSURES. 2009, 1st. Edn. Dw, SIGNED. FINE; 4- Jane Bown (SIGNED): Portraits. 1987, 1st. Edn. Dw. SIGNED BY BOWN. FINE; 5- David BAILEY (SIGNED): Bailey's Stardust. 2014, 1st. Edn. SIGNED & DATED BY BAILEY. FINE; 6- David BAILEY (SIGNED): Bailey's Peru. INSCRIBED, SIGNED & DATED in full, and with Bailey's complimentary slip. FINE; PLUS: David BAILEY- four others. Not signed. Two in shrink-wrap. Fine. (10)
THE LETTERS OF LORD NELSON TO LADY HAMILTON' volumes I and II, printed for Thomas Lovewell & Co, Staines House, Barbican, 1814, card bound with paper half titles, contained in later grey paper covered slip case; together with a contemporary unbound twelve page typed review (2)Provenance: Purchased by the present vendor from Marine & Cannon Books, Cheshire.
IWC, TOP GUN, A LEATHER AND CANVAS PILOTS FLIGHT COMPUTER BAG The black canvas bag with black leather trim, with twin handles and removable shoulder strap, with two outer packets and a zippered slip pocket, with interchangeable leather and Velcro Topgun or IWC outer label panels, the main bag with four further internal pockets, removable red embroidered tag, in fabric dust bag Dimensions: 44cm x 31 x 10cm Condition Report: Appears unused. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y LAUNER, A BLACK LIZARD SKIN HANDBAG With adjustable shoulder strap/ handle, gold tone hardware, the flap opening to a black suede interior with three internal sections, two zipper pockets and a slip pocket, with Launer dust bag, with a lizard skin wallet, with six card sections, note section and coin purse, with Launer dust pouch Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 7cm, wallet 10.6 x 8.6 x 2.2cm Condition Report: Minimal wear, slight bend to the strap, wallet in good order, appears unused. Condition Report Disclaimer
CHANEL, A BEIGE QUILTED LAMBSKIN FLAP HANDBAG CIRCA 2005-2006 The quilted bag with gold tone hardware and chain handle, the interior with three small slip pockets, eight digit hologram sticker, with Chanel dust bag and Chanel card box Dimensions: 25.5 x 13 x 5cm Condition Report: The bag has some signs of occasional use, some light scratches to the inside of the flap, the handle needs a little bit of the leather restitching to one side of the chain, but it is still in situ. Hologram numbered 10736004 Condition Report Disclaimer
FERDINAND BERTHOUD, GRAND SEIKO AND BOVET, THREE LEATHER CARD CASES The first a blue leather card holder by Ferdinand Berthout, with thirteen card holders and a central slip pocket, in card box; a black calf leather business card case by Grand Seiko, with two slip pockets and a larger pocket for business cards, in a card case; and a black embossed leather faux crocodile card slide card case, stamped Bovet 1822 Dimensions: First 12 x 8.8cm; second 10.5 x 7cm Condition Report: The first two items appear unused, the Bovet slide case has a matt appearance, except for one side of the lid which has a more shiny appearance Condition Report Disclaimer
LULU GUINNESS, BABY BIARRITZ, A BLACK SUEDE HANDBAG With twin loop handles, popper fastening, opening to a satin lined interior, with side slip pocket with mirror, in a Lulu Guinness dust bag Dimensions: 19 X 15.5 X 8.5cm GUCCI, A BLUE LEATHER CLUTCH BAG The blue flap with gold tone hardware monogram, opening to a two pocket interior, one with a smaller slide pocket, the other with a zip pocket, with a Gucci dust bag and card storage box Dimensions: 22.5 x 15.5 x 4cm Condition Report: Lulu Guinness- minimal wear Gucci- There is some losses to the surface of the leather to the exterior and interior Condition Report Disclaimer
CELINE, BOOGIE, A BLACK LEATHER HANDBAG With twin loop handles, brass tone hardware and white stitching, two small outer pockets, the black suede lined interior with a zip pocket and a small slip pocket, with Celine dust bag Dimensions: 28 x 15 x 16cm Condition Report: The bag has some signs of use, worn corners, one corner has worn through to the piping, one of the outer pockets has a small area where the liner is coming away from the main pocket. Condition Report Disclaimer
CHANEL, A NAVY LAMBSKIN CHEVRON QUILTED FLAP HANDBAG CIRCA 1991-1994 The quilted navy leather bag with gold tone hardware and chain handle, faux pearl double C detail, the burgundy leather interior with a slip pocket and zipper pocket, eight digit hologram sticker Dimensions: 19x 12 x 6.5cm Condition Report: Some creasing and scuffs to the leather Slightly heavier wear to the corners Flaking to the faux pearls Interior good Comes with authenticity card, but no box or dustbag Condition Report Disclaimer
CHANEL, A BLACK QUILTED SUEDE MINI FLAP HANDBAG CIRCA 1997-1999 The quilted bag with slightly tapered sides, gold tone hardware and chain handle, the interior with small slip pocket, seven digit hologram sticker, with Chanel dust bag and Chanel card box Dimensions: 17.5 x 15 x 7cm Condition Report: 5150277, some signs of use to the bag, dulling to suede in places. The interior has some marks commensurate with use. Condition Report Disclaimer
FIVE ASSORTED BAGS Comprising, Longchamp, Le Pliage, a tan leather tote bag, with twin loop handles, opening to a fabric lined interior with zipper pocket and twin slip pockets; Furla, a white leather handbag, with twin loop handles, popper opening to fabric lined interior with zipper pocket and small slip pocket, with Furla dust bag; together with three Dooney & Bourke leather handbags Condition Report: All bags have some use Condition Report Disclaimer
GUCCI, BLOOM SUPREME, A SMALL BOSTON HANDBAG The monogram coated canvas with blooming flower detail, burgundy leather twin loop handles, white metal hardware, the single zip opening to a brown suede interior with a single zipped pocket and two small slip pockets, removable shoulder strap, with dust bag Dimensions: 27 x 17 x 14cm Condition Report: The exterior in good condition, some light wear and a small brown mark, the interior has some marks. Numbered 409529 493075 Condition Report Disclaimer
PRADA, VITELLO DANIO, BAULETTO, A SUGHERO LEATHER HANDBAG With twin loop handles, chrome hardware, the fabric lined interior with a zip pocket and a small slip pocket, chromed button feet, with key and padlock, travel tag, with authenticity card and Prada dust bag Dimensions: 33 x 22 x 15cm Condition Report: There are some small picks to the front of the bag under the Prada detail, noticeable under close inspection, a small pen mark to the back of the bag, there is rubbing to the bottom corners of the bag, a few small marks to the interior. Condition Report Disclaimer
PRADA, SYMBOLE, A WOVEN FABRIC TOTE BAG With twin handles, gold tone hardware, the black and beige geometric fabric bag opening to a black fabric and leather lining, the interior with slip pocket and zipper pocket, with key ring and dust bag Dimensions: 39 x 31 x 10.8cm Condition Report: There is a pick to the bottom of the bag, a few small marks to the interior. Condition Report Disclaimer
HERMÈS, RIO, A VINTAGE BLACK LEATHER CLUTCH BAG CIRCA 1976 With gold tone hardware H upon a wooden disk, opening to a suede interior with small slip pocket Dimensions: 22.5 x 15cm Condition Report: Date letter of F in a circle, with a 2. Some light scratches and scuffs commensurate with age and use, slight rubbing to corners, stitching in good order, slight rubbing to stitches to the corners Condition Report Disclaimer
GIVENCHY, A BLACK AND WHITE HANDBAG, A FERRAGAMO WALLET AND TWO EMILIO PUCCI WALLETS Givenchy handbag: single black leather shoulder strap, white stitched detail, gold tone hardware, opening to a two compartment black canvas interior with a single zipped pocket and slip pocket, concertina base Dimensions: 28x 16cm Ferragamo, Gancini wallet: the black leather wallet with Gancini gold tone hardware clasp, opening to four slip card pockets, coin purse and further larger slip pockets Dimensions: 5.8 x 10 x 2.5cm Emilio Pucci, two green, grey and cream coloured wallets; opening to reveal multiple card slip pockets, zippered coin purses and larger slip pockets Dimensions: 19 x 11 x 2.2cm Condition Report: Givenchi handbag has some marks and signs of use Ferragamo wallet, the inside of the coin purse has perished and has flaking. Pucci wallets have some slight discolouration. Condition Report Disclaimer
MULBERRY, BAYSWATER, A CHOCOLATE DARWIN LEATHER HANDBAG With twin loop handles, brass coloured hardware, the interior with a zipper pocket and two small slip pockets, with padlock and keys, care card and Mulberry fabric dustbag Dimensions: 36 x 24 x 16cm Condition Report: The handbag has general signs of use. One of the bottom corners has worn through the leather through the piping, another corner is almost worn through. The interior is ok, zip working well on internal pocket Condition Report Disclaimer
CHANEL, EAST WEST, A WHITE LAMBSKIN LEATHER FLAP HANDBAG CIRCA 2006-2008 The perforated white leather bag with chrome hardware and chain handle, the interior with three small slip pockets, eight digit hologram sticker, with authenticity card Dimensions: 25.5 x 13 x 5cm Condition Report: 11209439 The bag is displaying noticeable wear, discolouration and signs of use, stitching is in good order. The interior has markings and signs of use Condition Report Disclaimer
GUCCI, SUPREME, A SMALL BOSTON HANDBAG The monogram coated canvas with navy blue leather twin loop handles, red leather detail, gold tone hardware, the single zip opening to a beige suede interior with a single zipped pocket and two small slip pockets, removable shoulder strap, with dust bag Dimensions: 27 x 17 x 14cm Condition Report: Some rubbing to the bun feet, some light scuffing to the red leather corners, some small marks to the interior commensurate with use, numbered 409529. 493075 Condition Report Disclaimer
CHANEL, EAST WEST, A WHITE CAVIAR LEATHER QUILTED CLASSIC FLAP HANDBAG CIRCA 2010 The quilted caviar leather bag with chrome hardware and chain handle, the interior with three small slip pockets, eight digit hologram sticker, in Chanel card box Dimensions: 25.5 x 13 x 5cm Condition Report: Hologram starting with 10 indicating year, 10659001. The handbag has signs of occasional use, no noticeable damage or rubbing to the exterior, a few small marks and scratches to the interior. Condition Report Disclaimer
GHISÒ FOR AUDEMARS PIGUET, A BROWN LEATHER HELMET BAG The bag with twin handles, two outer pouch pockets, green canvas lining, with two slip pockets and a zipper pocket, with removable leather shoulder strap, micro fibre polishing cloth and fabric dust bag Dimensions: 46 x 43cm Condition Report: The bag has a few small scratches, light use. Condition Report Disclaimer
A group of studio pottery - including a stoneware jug by Michael (Mick) Casson, in a mottled caramel glaze, 21.75cm high (tiny chip to spout); a Greek Retsis Bros vase, of ovoid form with a narrow, waisted neck, in gilt, gunmetal and green slip glazes, maker's label to base, 16.75cm high; and seven other pieces. (9)
Continental School, probably French (18th century)Portrait of a young lady, with a garland of flowers in her hair and holding a posy of spring flowers, in classical style robes worn off the shoulderoil on canvas, late 19th century relining, 19th century gilt and composition floral, foliate scroll and curled ribbon frame26½ x 21½in (67.3 x 54.5cm) * Old relining to canvas - the canvas does not fit the frame particularly well and a wooden packing slip has been used at the bottom edge. The paint has heavy surface dirt and some craquelure visible across the surface - the paint surface is stable. There is paint loss and heavy retouching to the top and bottom margins and there is a small split to the old canvas at the lower left corner. Under UV, there is evidence of old restoration with scattered retouches visible across the canvas and heavier retouching and overpainting to the corners and margins. There is more concentrated retouching to the skin tones to the chest and shoulder, to the folded robe below the hand and to the darker side of the neck and the cheek above. The stretcher is missing several of the corner pegs.
Three small pieces of silver: 1. a modern Tiffany & Co sterling silver pill-box - rectangular form, engine-turned engraving, two-part slide-open action, 4.5 x 3.5 cm, 28g 2. a fluted cheroot case - six-cylinder, the lid engraved 'A.A. Blake Augt. 1889' (Aubrey Aston Blake (1867-1944)), Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1888, 8.5 x 5.5 cm, 52g 3. a cigarette case - square section, the top with engraved initial D, reeded edges, the upper interior with slip, (possibly Hamilton & Co, Calcutta 1944), 7.6 x 7.6 cm, 116g
Elizabeth Whitehead (fl. 1877-1930) 'Radford', near Enstone, Oxfordshire watercolour, signed and dated 1912 l.r., gilt moulded frame with gilt slip 4¾ x 6¾in (12.1 x 17.2cm), the frame 25.75 x 30.75cm * A few scattered small fox marks and light toning to sheet. Slight fading but good overall. Not examined out of frame. The frame is good overall, with some gilt wear to edges and corners. Later backing board.
A George III mahogany box-base toilet mirror in the earlier Georgian style - the original plate with rounded top angles in a moulded frame with foliate carved gilt slip, above a fretwork apron, the base with three concave-fronted drawers with original brasses, on ogee bracket feet. (LWM 43.5 x 23.25 x 63 cm)
A Persian Kashan hand knotted wool rug - second half 20th century, with a large central floral pendant medallion on a red ground with dense all over decoration of floral vines, within a dark blue floral meander border and conforming lavender and buff guards, 244 x 163cm, non-slip faux-leather strips stitched to long sides on the reverse.
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