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Auction date Wednesday 23 October 2024 10:30 - 17:30 BST
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William Batt & Michael Roberts


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Wednesday 23rd October at 10.30am


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Total lots: 497

A SILK BODICE FRAGMENT
Lot 217 Unsold
A SILK BODICE FRAGMENT
early 19th century, with silver thread foliate decoration, framed and glazed, 60cm high x 48cm wide

Provenance: The Estate of the late Brian Phelan (1934-2024) and Dorothy Bromiley Phelan (1930-2024).
Estimate: £50 - £100
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AN ENGLISH STUMPWORK PANEL
Lot 218 Sold
AN ENGLISH STUMPWORK PANEL
17th century, depicting seated figures to the centre, a lion and a deer to the foreground and turreted buildings to the upper corners, 27cm x 30cm

Provenance: The Estate of the late Brian Phelan (1934-2024) and Dorothy Bromiley Phelan (1930-2024).
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A NEEDLEWORK PANEL
Lot 219 Sold
A NEEDLEWORK PANEL
17th/early 18th century, the ivory silk ground woven with flowers and leafy tendrils in silver and coloured thread, 53cm x 85cm

Provenance: The Estate of the late Brian Phelan (1934-2024) and Dorothy Bromiley Phelan (1930-2024).
Hammer price: £2,000
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF DESIDERIO DA FIRENZE (active 1532-1545) AN ITALIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A FAUN
Lot 220 Unsold
ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF DESIDERIO DA FIRENZE (active 1532-1545) AN ITALIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A FAUN
circa 1530-1550, probably Padua, figured in stride holding a cornucopia in both hands, with fur covered legs and cloven feet, on a triangular base with a frieze decorated with floral motifs, on grotesque mask feet, 18cm high
Note: Desiderio de Firenze (active 1532-1545) was a close associate to Andrea Riccio (1470-1532), a…
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF SEVERO CALZETTA DA RAVENNA (active c.1496-c.1543) AN ITALIAN BRONZE FIGURAL INKWELL
Lot 221 Unsold
ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF SEVERO CALZETTA DA RAVENNA (active c.1496-c.1543) AN ITALIAN BRONZE FIGURAL INKWELL
circa 1500, probably Padua, with three cherubs supporting a shell-shaped bowl on figured dolphin supports, the triangular base with moulded frieze on lions paw feet, 19cm high x 23cm wide

Provenance: The Schubert Antichita Gallery, Milan,
The Giorgio Corsi Collection, Italy,
A private collection, Italy.
Note: A comparison, with similar base and feet, can be seen in ‘Atlas Supporting the Globe of…
Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
AFTER L & F MOREAU (19TH-20TH CENTURY) A pair of bronze cherubs
Lot 222 Sold
AFTER L & F MOREAU (19TH-20TH CENTURY) A pair of bronze cherubs
signed to the base, one playing the tambourine the other the drum, on marble socles, 31cm high (2)

Provenance: Professor Gwen Nayler.

Note: L & F Moreau were two brothers who were known for creating clocks and garniture sets in bronze and spelter. The "L" stands for Louis Auguste (1855-1919), known for bronzes and metal sculptures. The "F" stands for Hippolyte Francois (1832-1927), a painter and sculptor.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £50 - £100
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
MAX II DRAH (1879-?) A bronze figure of a young boy
Lot 223 Sold
MAX II DRAH (1879-?) A bronze figure of a young boy
signed to the base, on a shaped marble socle, 34cm high; together with a continental bronze group of two cherubs, 19th/20th century, figured wearing laurel wreaths on a naturalistic setting, with marble socle, 24cm high x 25cm wide overall (2)
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £50 - £100
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A COLD PAINTED BRONZE FROG MUSICAL TRIO
Lot 224 Sold
A COLD PAINTED BRONZE FROG MUSICAL TRIO
19th century, modelled seated on a log, 5cm high x 12.5cm wide
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £50 - £100
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
JOSEPH WILLIAMS (20TH CENTURY) A BRONZED RESIN BUST OF SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL
Lot 225 Sold
JOSEPH WILLIAMS (20TH CENTURY) A BRONZED RESIN BUST OF SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL
signed and dated 1978 to the reverse, with a green velvet base, 27cm high

Note: For a comparable, see Sotheby's, English Literature, History, Children’s Books and Illustrations, 9th July 2019, Lot 35.
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £400
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
MANNER OF CANOVA (1757-1822) A WHITE MARBLE GROUP OF A CHERUB AND HOUND
Lot 226 Sold
MANNER OF CANOVA (1757-1822) A WHITE MARBLE GROUP OF A CHERUB AND HOUND
engraved 'Canova' to the front of the base and indistinctly signed 'Ballon' to the ground, the cherub figured sleeping with a bow and quiver resting underneath the hound's paw, 32cm high x 59cm wide x 46cm deep

Note: A comparable group by the Italian artist Odoardo Fantacchiotti (1811-1877) titled “Amore et Fedelta” (“Love and Faithfulness”) features a similarly figured cherub reclining against a dog, this group was sold by Wannenes Art Auctions in Genoa for €110,000 in 2016.
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A PAIR OF BRONZED METAL MODELS AFTER THE WARWICK VASE
Lot 227 Sold
A PAIR OF BRONZED METAL MODELS AFTER THE WARWICK VASE
19th/20th century, modelled traditionally with applied masks and vines, on square pedestal bases, 13cm high x 18cm wide (2)

Note: The ‘Warwick Vase’ is a Roman marble vase that was discovered by Gavin Hamilton in the grounds of Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, in around 1771. The vase gains its name as it was originally displayed at Warwick Castle, then owned by George Greville, 2nd Earl of Warwick and Hamilton’s nephew. It now resides in The Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland.
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £50 - £100
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A PAIR OF BRONZE WALL PLAQUES
Lot 228 Sold
A PAIR OF BRONZE WALL PLAQUES
for the 'Scottish Widows' Fund Life Assurance Society', with raised lettering within a moulded border, 60.5cm x 52cm (2)

Provenance: The Les Watts Collection.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £80 - £150
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A VICTORIAN BRASS GOTHIC LANTERN
Lot 229 Unsold
A VICTORIAN BRASS GOTHIC LANTERN
of tapering hexagonal section, with pierced decoration throughout, suspended by chains, the coronet and body with conforming trefoil finials, approximately 140cm drop x 37cm wide

Provenance: The Les Watts Collection.
Estimate: £80 - £150
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE BRONZE AND GILT METAL CANDELABRA
Lot 230 Sold
A PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE BRONZE AND GILT METAL CANDELABRA
20th century, the four sconces on tapered and fluted columns terminating in tripod bases of cast stork monopods, 50cm high (2)

Provenance: Professor Gwen Nayler.
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £50 - £100
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GILT METAL CANDLESTICKS
Lot 231 Sold
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GILT METAL CANDLESTICKS
of rococo design, 19th century, the sconces held on a leafy and foliate branch above a scrolling and rocaille-work base, one mounted with a porcelain figure of a young boy with a basket of flowers, the companion with a young girl holding a garland of flowers, 28cm high (2)

Provenance: The Grey-Egerton Family, formerly of Oulton Hall.
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A BRASS TAVERN CANDLESTICK
Lot 232 Sold
A BRASS TAVERN CANDLESTICK
early 20th century, the drip pan engraved ‘H.M.S. Britannia 1869-1905’, 33cm high
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £50 - £100
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A BATTERSEA-STYLE ENAMEL CANDLESTICK
Lot 233 Sold
A BATTERSEA-STYLE ENAMEL CANDLESTICK
18th century, decorated with floral sprays within blue and gilt reserves, 31cm high; a similar with green and white reserves, 24.5cm high; together with a pair of 18th century porcelain candlesticks, 34cm high (4)
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A PAIR OF BRASS CANDLESTICKS
Lot 234 Sold
A PAIR OF BRASS CANDLESTICKS
early 18th century, with knopped stems on dished square bases, 17cm high

Note: Similar to those sold from the Gillingham Collection.
A label to underside states a Sotheby's sale, April 2000.
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A PAIR OF BRASS CANDLESTICKS
Lot 235 Sold
A PAIR OF BRASS CANDLESTICKS
18th century, with bell-shaped sconces on two strand spiralled stems and circular bases, 33cm high; together with a similar smaller pair, 24cm high; and a pair with solid spiralled stems, the bases with inset wooden bottoms, 26cm high (6)
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A PAIR OF BRASS CANDLESTICKS
Lot 236 Sold
A PAIR OF BRASS CANDLESTICKS
18th century, with flared bell-shaped sconces on fluted tapered stems and square bases, 25cm high; and three further pairs of 18th century brass candlesticks (8)
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A PAIR OF BRASS CANDLESTICKS
Lot 237 Sold
A PAIR OF BRASS CANDLESTICKS
18th century, with reeded cylindrical sconces and wide drip pans, on knopped stems and circular bases, 22 cm high; together with two similar candlesticks (4)
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £70 - £100
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A CARVED BOXWOOD MOOR'S HEAD INKWELL
Lot 238 Unsold
A CARVED BOXWOOD MOOR'S HEAD INKWELL
19th century, with a hinged lid opening to reveal a lidded glass well, 12cm high
Estimate: £300 - £500
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A LATE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE
Lot 239 Sold
A LATE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE
the top painted with a neoclassical vignette to the centre and decorated with banding after Tunbridge Ware, the hinged lid opening to a fitted interior with small compartments and a baize lined writing slope, the baize slope lifting to reveal a further recess and a secreted satinwood drawer (one other missing), 19cm high x 37cm wide x 34cm deep

Provenance: The Les Watts Collection.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £50 - £100
23 October 2024
23 October 2024
A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRASS BOUND WRITING BOX
Lot 240 Sold
A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRASS BOUND WRITING BOX
the hinged lid opening to a gilt tooled leather writing slope, with inkwells and pen rest, 18cm high x 50cm wide x 26cm deep
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £100 - £200
23 October 2024
23 October 2024

Total lots: 497

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