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Auction date Thursday 13 July 2023 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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Thursday 13th July at 10.30am

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Including property from the collection of Bruce and Elizabeth Chatwin

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Items from the collection of the late Anthony du Boulay FSA (1929- 2022),

a private collection of Christopher Dresser Design 

and 

the Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset.

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Head of Sale:

 William Batt


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Total lots: 467

GIOVANNI BARBARO (1864-1915) A still life with lobster and fish
Lot 49 Sold
GIOVANNI BARBARO (1864-1915) A still life with lobster and fish
signed 'A. Dudley' lower right, watercolour on paper, 26cm x 74cm

Italian artist Giovanni Barbaro often worked under the pseudonym 'A. Dudley', particularly when working in a more traditional style.
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £80 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A HEAL'S TWIN MIRRORED DRESSING TABLE
Lot 50 Sold
A HEAL'S TWIN MIRRORED DRESSING TABLE
1960's, the large circular mirror mounted on a fixed pole, the smaller mirror mounted with a tilting mechanism, the tripod base fitted with a stool, requiring reupholstery, 120cm high x 132cm wide x 105cm deep (approximately)
Hammer price: £130
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
CHINESE SCHOOL, A study of Asiatic pheasants
Lot 51 Sold
CHINESE SCHOOL, A study of Asiatic pheasants
watercolour on paper, 106cm x 58cm
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £100
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A TROIKA POTTERY VASE BY DAVE CLARK (b.1923)
Lot 52 Unsold
A TROIKA POTTERY VASE BY DAVE CLARK (b.1923)
of rectangular section, inscribed to the base, 21cm high x 10.5cm wide
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
PATRICK HUGHES (b.1939) 'Paper Rose'
Lot 53 Unsold
PATRICK HUGHES (b.1939) 'Paper Rose'
limited edition screenprint in colours, numbered 64/150, signed lower right, dated '85, 59cm x 44cm
Estimate: £250 - £350
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A LARGE TERRACOTTA PLANTER BY ITALIAN TERRACE
Lot 54 Sold
A LARGE TERRACOTTA PLANTER BY ITALIAN TERRACE
the Colonna model, of tapered circular section, 78cm high x 83cm wide
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AN ANTIQUE AFGHAN CARPET
Lot 55 Sold
AN ANTIQUE AFGHAN CARPET
woven in black with three rows of six guls on an orange ground with abrash stripes, with narrow geometric borders, 300cm x 250cm
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
*JAMES FRY (1911-1985) Purbeck coastal landscape, Dorset
Lot 56 Sold
*JAMES FRY (1911-1985) Purbeck coastal landscape, Dorset
waves violently crashing against the rocks, oil on board, 24cm x 34cm
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AN ART GLASS SPHERICAL VASE
Lot 57 Sold
AN ART GLASS SPHERICAL VASE
the cased glass body formed of multiple colours and gold leaf to form an abstract, sinuous design, 14cm high
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £80 - £100
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A VICTORIAN CREAM PAINTED CAST IRON GARDEN TABLE
Lot 58 Sold
A VICTORIAN CREAM PAINTED CAST IRON GARDEN TABLE
the top inset with marble slab, fitted drawer with leaf cast fronts, 75cm high x 90cm wide x 47cm deep

Note: This table base appears to be the central part of a gothic hall table by Christopher Dresser and likely manufactured by the Coalbrookdale company. Please see 'Christopher Dresser' by Stuart Durant, 1993, page 99. The top section is missing.

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £300 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
*ROBIN MULLEN (b.1962) 'Original Mocha'
Lot 59 Unsold
*ROBIN MULLEN (b.1962) 'Original Mocha'
abstract composition, signed to the frame, oil on canvas, 76cm x 76cm
Estimate: £50 - £100
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A PAIR OF SEVRES PORCELAIN COFFEE CUPS AND SAUCERS
Lot 60 Unsold
A PAIR OF SEVRES PORCELAIN COFFEE CUPS AND SAUCERS
19th century, from the Royal Hunting Service made for the Chateau of Fontainebleau, 14cm high, dated 1846, green printed crowned LP marks for 1846, blue decorating marks for 1846 and with iron-red Chateau de F.Bleau mark (2)
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
SIX SECTIONS OF VICTORIAN GILT AND CARVED WOOD LETTERING FROM THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
Lot 61 Unsold
SIX SECTIONS OF VICTORIAN GILT AND CARVED WOOD LETTERING
in the manner of A.W.N. Pugin, including one section 18cm high x 118cm wide

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Estimate: £200 - £300
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AN 18TH CENTURY OAK LONGCASE CLOCK BY WILLIAM GLOVER OF WORCESTER
Lot 62 Sold
AN 18TH CENTURY OAK LONGCASE CLOCK BY WILLIAM GLOVER OF WORCESTER
the 29cm brass dial with spandrels, subsidiary seconds and calendar aperture to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in case with blind fret leaf frieze and turned pillars to hood, the trunk door with arched marquetry, on turned feet, 195cm high
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £300 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
DALE CLARK (American b.1923) An abstract composition
Lot 63 Sold
DALE CLARK (American b.1923) An abstract composition
etched copper, artist's label to the reverse, 92cm x 61cm

Note: Dale Clark is a contemporary artist based in California who produces industrial and abstract works.
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A VICTORIAN GREEN PAINTED CAST IRON GARDEN TABLE
Lot 64 Sold
A VICTORIAN GREEN PAINTED CAST IRON GARDEN TABLE
after a design by Dr Christopher Dresser, with circular granite top, 71cm high x 62cm wide

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
GUY UNDERWOOD (20TH CENTURY) ‘PRAISE'
Lot 65 Sold
GUY UNDERWOOD (20TH CENTURY) ‘PRAISE'
dark brown patinated bronze, signed and titled verso, 38.5cm high
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £300 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A 20TH CENTURY SATINWOOD LOW OPEN FRONT BOOKCASE
Lot 66 Sold
A 20TH CENTURY SATINWOOD LOW OPEN FRONT BOOKCASE
of shaped outline, inlaid with boxwood stringing, fitted with three shelves, 79cm high x 159cm wide x 29cm deep

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £60 - £80
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
JOSEPH BAILE (1862-1921) A portrait of a gentlemen seated composing at a piano
Lot 67 Unsold
JOSEPH BAILE (1862-1921) A portrait of a gentlemen seated composing at a piano
traditionally identified as Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), signed and dated 1915 lower left, oil on canvas, 58cm x 72cm, in a painted Art Deco style frame with a metal label inscribed “Edward Elgar”
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP, GARDENER CHILDREN UNDER A TREE
Lot 68 Unsold
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP, GARDENER CHILDREN UNDER A TREE
19th century, model 2728, crossed sword marks to the base, 31cm high
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SQUARE ENCLOSED WASHSTAND
Lot 69 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SQUARE ENCLOSED WASHSTAND
inlaid with satinwood banding and stringings, the twin lifting top enclosing bowl cut out, cupboard and single drawer under, X pattern stretcher, on square legs, 85cm high x 39 cm square, with associated blue Copeland Spode Italian blue and white pottery bowl

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AN AGRA COTTON CARPET
Lot 70 Sold
AN AGRA COTTON CARPET
the maroon ground decorated with stylised flora, within conforming borders and guards, 231cm x 302cm
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £400 - £600
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
*JOHN NEALE (Contemporary) 'Thames Barges at Pin Mill, on the River Orwell, Suffolk'
Lot 71 Unsold
*JOHN NEALE (Contemporary) 'Thames Barges at Pin Mill, on the River Orwell, Suffolk'
signed lower right, oil on board, 45cm x 75cm
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A BURR WALNUT RECTANGULAR DESK OF FRENCH DESIGN
Lot 72 Sold
A BURR WALNUT RECTANGULAR DESK OF FRENCH DESIGN
with fabric inset top, on square tapered legs, 75cm high x 90cm wide x 65cm deep

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN MOON FLASK
Lot 73 Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN MOON FLASK
19th Century, with moulded leaf scroll handles, painted to each side with dragons chasing the flaming pearl, within floral borders, 31cm high
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A GILTWOOD ELECTRIC TABLE LAMP OF 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN DESIGN
Lot 74 Unsold
A GILTWOOD ELECTRIC TABLE LAMP OF 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN DESIGN
with circular sconce, knopped triangular stem on scrolled toes, 50cm high, with shade

Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY A naive portrait of a young girl with flowers
Lot 75 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY A naive portrait of a young girl with flowers
oil on canvas, 125cm x 100cm, in a worn giltwood floral and acorn carved frame

Provenance: An artist's Estate, West Dorset
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £400 - £600
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A 19TH CENTURY CARVED ROSEWOOD X FRAME STOOL
Lot 76 Sold
A 19TH CENTURY CARVED ROSEWOOD X FRAME STOOL
with hide seat, the frame carved with leaves, on paw feet, 38cm high x 50cm wide x 40cm deep

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP, THE APPLE PICKERS
Lot 77 Sold
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP, THE APPLE PICKERS
19th century, modelled with mother and three children, incised number 1998, stamped number 107, and crossed sword marks to the base, 31cm high
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT AND BURR WALNUT CHEST
Lot 78 Sold
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT AND BURR WALNUT CHEST
the moulded top edge over two short and two long drawers, on a later stand, with shaped apron and turned feet, 82cm high x 116cm wide x 51cm deep

Provenance: The residual contents of Claveys Farmhouse, Mells Green, Somerset.
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
THREE CURTAINS FROM THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
Lot 79 Unsold
THREE CURTAINS FROM THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
comprising two brown 282cm drop x 236cm width and 330cm drop x 200 wide respectively and a mustard 314cm drop x 132cm width

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Estimate: £300 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
ENGLISH NAIVE SCHOOL 'Thunderer'
Lot 80 Sold
ENGLISH NAIVE SCHOOL 'Thunderer'
a study of a prize bull belonging to Thomas Underwood Esq. of Roebuck Hall, oil on panel, 42cm x 59cm
Hammer price: £1,300
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A VICTORIAN BLACK PAINTED CAST IRON UMBRELLA STAND
Lot 81 Sold
A VICTORIAN BLACK PAINTED CAST IRON UMBRELLA STAND
after a design by Dr Christopher Dresser, with apex top, pierced and modelled with flowers, 94cm high x 63cm wide x 28cm deep, diamond registration mark to base for 1872

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
ELISE MARCH (1884-1974) A SEATED NUDE
Lot 82 Unsold
ELISE MARCH (1884-1974) A SEATED NUDE
dark brown patinated bronze, signed and dated 1938, 38cm high
Estimate: £300 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
B. BARON & G. SCOLIN AFTER WILLIAM HOGARTH (1697-1764), ‘MARRIAGE A LA MODE’
Lot 83 Sold
B. BARON & G. SCOLIN AFTER WILLIAM HOGARTH (1697-1764), ‘MARRIAGE A LA MODE’
plates I & II, coloured engravings probably later issues, each 36cm x 44cm, originally published April 1st 1745, gilt frames
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £150
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A GEORGE IV FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
Lot 84 Sold
A GEORGE IV FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
the upper part with patera inlaid upstand and turned finials, enclosed by a pair of astragal glazed doors, the base with green leather lined fall front enclosing fitted interior with three drawers, cupboard under, on turned feet, 180cm high x 90cm wide x 40cm deep
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A BRIGLIN BLACK GLAZED STUDIO POTTERY VASE
Lot 85 Sold
A BRIGLIN BLACK GLAZED STUDIO POTTERY VASE
10cm high, together with a Briglin brown glazed vase with fluted sides, 13.5cm high, both stamped BRIGLIN

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £40 - £60
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MARS
Lot 86 Sold
A MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURE OF MARS
19th century, with plumed helmet, crossed sword marks to the base, 16cm high
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
FRANCES ANNE HOPKINS (1838-1919) 'Porte du Roi, Mont St. Michel'
Lot 87 Sold
FRANCES ANNE HOPKINS (1838-1919) 'Porte du Roi, Mont St. Michel'
watercolour on paper, monogrammed lower right, 34.5cm x 23.5cm
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A VICTORIAN WALNUT OCCASIONAL CHAIR OF ARTS AND CRAFTS DESIGN
Lot 88 Sold
A VICTORIAN WALNUT OCCASIONAL CHAIR OF ARTS AND CRAFTS DESIGN
in the manner of A.W.N Pugin, the crest rail inlaid with marquetry monogram ‘OP’, with shaped chamfered back and uprights, turned front legs with lacquered brass castors (requires reupholstery)

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector
Hammer price: £10
Estimate: £40 - £60
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A KURDISH NORTH WEST PERSIAN KILIM CARPET
Lot 88a Unsold
A KURDISH NORTH WEST PERSIAN KILIM CARPET
of Kelleh proportion, woven in orange, blue and black with four lozenge pole medallion itself formed of smaller lozenges, within geometric metric borders, 503cm x 248cm
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A PAIR OF GILTWOOD CORBELS
Lot 89 Unsold
A PAIR OF GILTWOOD CORBELS
figured as winged angels, with scrolled terminals, 76cm high x 23cm deep (2)
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A COLLECTION OF MINTON HOLLINS & CO TILES
Lot 90 Unsold
A COLLECTION OF MINTON HOLLINS & CO TILES
including fourteen border tiles, with floral banding, 5cm x 15cm (one cracked), and five square tiles, each printed with children in 18th century dress, 15cm x 15cm (19)
Estimate: £200 - £400
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
*LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY (1887-1976) 'Meeting Point'
Lot 91 Unsold
*LAURENCE STEPHEN LOWRY (1887-1976) 'Meeting Point'
signed in pencil to the margin lower right, Fine Art Trade Guild blindstamp lower left equating to 533, limited edition offset lithograph from the edition of 600 published by the Adam Collection in 1973, the image 47cm x 70.5cm
Estimate: £1,400 - £1,800
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A MAHOGANY AND BRASS BOUND PEAT BUCKET
Lot 92 Sold
A MAHOGANY AND BRASS BOUND PEAT BUCKET
the tapered body with stop fluted decoration, a brass swing handle to the top, 55cm high x 39cm wide
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £300 - £500
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY TEA TABLE
Lot 93 Sold
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY TEA TABLE
with shaped front, fitted single drawer, on turned legs and pad feet, 72cm high x 78cm wide x 39cm deep
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £150 - £250
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A WHITE CARRERA MARBLE BUST OF AUGUSTUS CAESAR
Lot 94 Sold
AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A WHITE CARRERA MARBLE BUST OF AUGUSTUS CAESAR
Italian, late 19th/early 20th century, 42cm high

Note: The Roman original now resides in the Gallery of the Busts, Pius-Clementine Museum, Vatican Museums. Another notable copy is now in Chatsworth House.
Hammer price: £360
Estimate: £400 - £600
13 July 2023
13 July 2023
PATRICK HUGHES (b. 1939) 'Perfect Present'
Lot 95 Sold
PATRICK HUGHES (b. 1939) 'Perfect Present'
limited edition screenprint in colours, numbered 81/150, signed lower right, dated '79, 46cm x 61.5cm
Hammer price: £420
Estimate: £250 - £350
13 July 2023
13 July 2023

Total lots: 467

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