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Bridehead: Auction of the Contents

Sale Days:
Thursday 12 June 2025 10:30 - 17:30 BST Starts with Lot 1
Friday 13 June 2025 10:30 - 17:30 BST Starts with Lot 500

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Auction

Thursday 12th & Friday 13th June at 10.30am

at Duke's Fine Art Saleroom, DT1 1GA

Day one: The Principal Contents

Day two: The Library


Viewing

at Bridehead Manor, Littlebredy, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9JA

Entry will be by catalogue only.  £30 admits two people.

Saturday 7th June 11am - 4pm 

Sunday 8th June 11am - 4pm

Monday 9th June 11am - 4pm

Tuesday 10th June 11am - 4pm

Wednesday 11th June 11am - 4pm

There will be no viewing on either sale day.

Please note:

Access at the Manor is limited with uneven surfaces and steep stairs.

We regret the property is not wheelchair accessible.


To pre-order a catalogue or if you have any enquiries please contact 

bridehead@dukes-auctions.com or call +44 (0)1305 265080

£30 (plus postage)


Bidding:

Live bidding will be available for this auction through this website, The-Saleroom and EasyLive Auction. Please ensure your registration is completed early to avoid disappointment. Commission bidding and Telephone bidding is also available. 

Unfortunately, Duke's are unable to offer a postal or delivery service. We are pleased to recommend reputable carriers and can advise on air-freight and other forms of dispatch.

For more information please contact Duke's on +44 (0)1305 265080 or email enquiries@dukes-auctions.com.


Collection

On proof of payment, purchased lots will be available for collection from Bridehead from Friday 13th June to Thursday 19th June from 10am - 4pm, excluding the weekend 14th - 15th June. Whilst we are happy to provide assistance please bring the requisite people required to collect your purchases. All items not collected from Bridehead by 4pm Thursday 19th June will be moved to Sackville-West (Andover) at the buyer's risk and expense of £20 (plus VAT) per lot.

Please note: Collections unavailable on the 12th June.

Specialist Items: Removal of all electrical fittings, garden effects and large furniture is entirely at the buyer's risk and expense. Please note that we will be unable to provide assistance with these items.


Storage Charges

Items removed to Sackville-West in Andover will be available for collection from 9am on Monday 23rd June. All items will incur a minimum transfer to storage charge of £20 (plus VAT) per lot, and a further storage charge of £3 (plus VAT) per lot per day from this point. These charges will be the sole liability of the purchaser, and will be billed directly to them by Sackville West (Andover). Sackville-West may be willing to adjust their charges if they are instructed by the purchaser to deliver to them. On payment of all sales and storage costs items will be available for collection by appointment from Sackville-West (Andover). These charges are set by Sackville-West., (Andover); we recommend that you contact them directly regarding queries relating to these charges and other matters arising in relation to storage. Staff at the saleroom will be unable to answer questions relating to items that have been removed from Bridehead. 

Sackville-West -www.sackvillewest.co.uk - 02080 909988

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Lots per page:

Total lots: 753

Lot 230 Unsold
A REGENCY MAHOGANY LOW PRESS IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS
the moulded rectangular top over a central cupboard opening to slides, a bank of five graduated drawers to one side and two short drawers and a cupboard to the other, on a pedestal base with moulded bun feet, 124cm high x 220cm wide x 56cm deep
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 231 Sold
A VICTORIAN WALNUT DAVENPORT
the brass galleried top sliding backwards to reveal a fitted stationary box, the tooled leather writing slope opening to a maple lined interior, four graduated drawers to one side and four faux drawers and a candle stand/slide to the other, on turned bun feet inset with castors, 93cm high x 62cm wide x 62cm deep
Hammer price: £460
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 232 Sold
R. WEAVER (20TH CENTURY) Bridehead House
with the lake to the foreground, signed lower left, oil on board, 90cm high x 121cm wide
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £300 - £500
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 233 Sold
AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS BY SHOOLBRED & CO.
the upper section with a moulded cornice over panelled doors opening to slides, the base with two short and two long graduated drawers, 208cm high x 124cm wide x 50cm deep
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 234 Sold
A GILTWOOD PIER MIRROR
the rectangular plate in a moulded and foliate carved surround, 93cm high x 45cm wide
Hammer price: £100
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 235 Sold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS
the rectangular top with reeded edge over two short and three long graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 124cm high x 123cm wide x 58cm deep
Hammer price: £120
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 236 Sold
STEPHEN PEARCE (1819-1904) A hunting scene
signed in pencil lower left and right, lithograph, 60cm x 80cm
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 237 Sold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY LOW PRESS BY HEAL & SONS
stamped to the drawer, the rectangular top over a central bank of two short and four long graduated drawers, flanked by two panelled cupboards, on a pedestal base, 128cm high x 200cm wide x 56cm deep
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 238 Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASES AND COVERS
bearing four character Kangxi marks to the base, with lion dog finials, 30cm high; together with a pair of Chinese blue and white ginger jars and covers, 12cm high; and a pair of English porcelain candlesticks, 19cm high (6)
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 239 Sold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DRESSING TABLE
the raised superstructure with an arched mirror on barley twist supports and an arrangement of nine drawers, the base with three frieze drawers over cupboards flanked by scroll corbels, 156cm high x 126cm wide x 60cm deep
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 240 Sold
MANNER OF ANTONIO ALLEGRI CORREGGIO (c.1489-1534) 'The Holy Family of the Cradle'
oil on panel, 31cm x 25cm

Provenance: Possibly Lord Desborough, K.G., Christie's, London, April 9th, 1954, lot 6.
Note: This composition is known in various forms. The best known record of the work is in Pentworth…
Hammer price: £19,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 241 Sold
A REGENCY MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE
the rectangular top with a moulded edge on twin supports joined by a turned stretcher and terminating in gilt metal lions paw feet and castors, 83cm high x 115cm wide x 78cm deep
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 242 Sold
A MAHOGANY CHAISE LONGUE
stamped '4360' to the rear leg, with faded damask covers, the square back and scroll end over a square seat, on cabriole front legs and block rear legs terminating in castors, 70cm high x 180cm wide x 76cm deep
Hammer price: £520
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 243 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TESTER BED
18th century and later, the moulded and polychrome painted arched cornice with lapet carved frieze on cluster column front supports with 'egg and dart' capitals and baluster bases, with floral pattern silk hangings, 270cm high x 170cm wide x 200cm long
Hammer price: £20,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 244 Sold
A LARGE PERSIAN COUNTRY HOUSE CARPET
the rich red ground with a stylised floral medallion, within contrasting borders and guards, 596cm x 396cm
Hammer price: £5,000
Estimate: £300 - £500
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 245 Sold
A PAIR OF REGENCY ROSEWOOD SALON CHAIRS
the curved back splats carved in relief with flowers and foliage over two gilt metal floral paterae, with drop-in seats, on sabre legs with conforming carved decoration, 86cm high x 46cm wide (2)
Hammer price: £140
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 246 Unsold
A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND EBONY STRUNG GENTLEMAN'S WASH STAND
the hinged top opening outwards to reveal an interior fitted with a recess for washing bowls and a lifting mirror, a faux frieze drawer and a cupboard beneath, on turned legs, 90cm high x 66cm wide x 50cm deep
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 247 Sold
A VICTORIAN OAK SIDEBOARD
the moulded rectangular top with a wavy three-quarter gallery over three trefoil arch panelled cupboard doors opening to shelves, on a pedestal base, 115m high x 142cm wide x 43cm deep
Hammer price: £850
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 248 Sold
AFTER LOWES DICKENSON (1819-1908) A parliamentary scene
printed signature lower left, lithograph, 60cm x 90cm
Hammer price: £20
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 249 Sold
A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID SARCOPHAGUS TEA CADDY
the hinged lid opening to an interior with three vacant recesses, 14cm high x 32cm wide; together with another similar rosewood tea caddy, 32cm wide (2)
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 250 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS
the moulded top over four long graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 90cm high x 95cm wide x 53cm deep
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 250a Sold
A REGENCY MAHOGANY DRESSING TABLE
the rectangular top with rounded corners and reeded edge over three short frieze drawers, on slender ring turned and tapered legs terminating in brass toes and castors, 79cm high x 122cm wide x 60cm deep
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 251 Sold
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DRESSING MIRROR
the rectangular plate on scrolled supports and a shaped base with compressed bun feet, 64cm high x 57cm wide; together with a giltwood marginal mirror, 43.5cm x 81cm (2)
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £40 - £80
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 252 Sold
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY Village landscape
with farm buildings and figures to the foreground, unsigned, watercolour, 21.5cm x 34cm; together with another similar, with cows and figures in a village square, 25cm x 34cm (2)
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025

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