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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

Read more about Bridehead here

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 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 137 Sold
A LIGHT OAK CABINET
19th/20th century, the moulded pediment over panelled doors opening to a single shelf, 66cm high x 104cm wide
Hammer price: £280
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 138 Sold
A LATE VICTORIAN GRAINED PINE ESTATE CUPBOARD
the panelled doors opening to an interior fitted with shelves, 104cm high x 140cm wide
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 139 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFAST TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS CHIPPENDALE
the decagonal tilt-top with ten segmented flamed mahogany veneers, on a fluted columnar stem with moulded cabriole legs and boldly scrolled feet with castors, 75cm high x 128cm diameter
Note: This breakfast table can be likened to those produced at the St. Martin’s Lane workshop of…
Hammer price: £40,000
Estimate: £5,000 - £10,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 140 Sold
A MAHOGANY CHEST
19th century and later, the hinged top and fall front opening to a vacant baize-lined interior, with faux drawers to the front, on turned bun feet, 67.5cm high x 60.5cm wide x 45.5cm deep
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £100
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 141 Unsold
A VICTORIAN WALNUT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
the upper section with a moulded cornice over a glazed cupboard opening to shelves, the base with three frieze drawers, the central drawer fitted with a fall front and a leather inset writing slope, with cupboards beneath, 207cm high x 122cm wide x 47cm deep
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 142 Sold
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND CROSSBANDED LINEN PRESS
the upper section with a moulded cornice over cupboard doors opening to six fitted slides, the base with a conforming cupboard opening to an interior fitted with drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 220cm high x 122cm wide x 54cm deep
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 143 Sold
A REGENCY MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS
the upper section with a moulded cornice over cupboard doors opening to an interior fitted with five slides, the base with two short and two long graduated drawers over a shaped apron and splayed bracket feet, 226cm high x 132cm wide x 56cm deep
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £200 - £400
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 144 Unsold
A MAHOGANY SERPENTINE WARDROBE
20th century, the panelled cupboard doors opening to an interior fitted with a shelf and a hanging rail, flanked by blind fret-carved canted corners, on shaped bracket feet, 201cm high x 123cm wide x 58cm deep
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 145 Sold
A SET OF THREE MONUMENTAL JAPANESE PORCELAIN IMARI BALUSTER VASES
Edo period, the domed covers with gilt finials, the bodies decorated with figures and pagodas in abundant landscapes, 86cm high; on three giltwood and gesso tripod stands with lions paw feet, 25cm high (6)

Note: In the Inventory of The Mansion, Bridehead, by Messrs Phillips Son & Neale, this lot is referred to as 'A suite of 3 Japanese vases and covers and 2 beakers on gilt stands'.
Hammer price: £19,000
Estimate: £4,000 - £8,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 146 Sold
A PAIR OF JAPANESE PORCELAIN IMARI SLEEVE VASES
Edo period, the slender bodies decorated with figures and pagodas in abundant landscapes, 57cm high, on a pair of giltwood and gesso tripod stand with lions paw feet, 22cm high (4)

Note: In the Inventory of The Mansion, Bridehead by Messrs Phillips Son & Neale, this lot is referred to as 'A suite of 3 Japanese vases and covers and 2 beakers on gilt stands'.
Hammer price: £4,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 147 Sold
A CHINESE PORCELAIN FAMILLE ROSE PART SERVICE
bearing six character Jiaqing seal marks to the bases, decorated throughout with figures in abundant garden landscapes, with turquoise ground interiors, including plates, bowls and saucers, the hexagonal bowls measuring 9cm high x 17cm wide (24)
Hammer price: £19,000
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 148 Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN STAND
bearing a six character seal mark to the base, 19th century, the bowl decorated with two women on a boat at sea within a border of butterflies, the exterior with bats and peaches, 8.5cm high x 28.5cm wide x 22cm deep; together with a famille rose puzzle ewer (with broken spout), 14cm high (2)
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £80 - £150
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 149 Sold
RAMSAY RICHARD REINAGLE (1775-1862) 'The Anglers'
oil on canvas, 34cm x 53cm
Hammer price: £3,800
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 150 Unsold
ATTRIBUTED TO RAMSAY RICHARD REINAGLE (1775-1862) The children of Robert Williams with their go-cart in the grounds of Bridehead
oil on canvas, 82cm x 107cm
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 151 Unsold
THEODORE BLAKE WIRGMAN (1848-1925) A portrait of a lady
1877, the sitter depicted three-quarter length, seated, wearing a black dress and white cap, signed and dated lower right, oil on canvas, 93cm x 74cm
Estimate: £300 - £500
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 152 Sold
A WILLIAM IV OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL SETTEE
the buttoned leather-covered back with circular leaf carved finials over a conforming seat and carved seat rail decorated with trailing foliage, on square legs applied with turned columns, 100cm high x 230cm wide

The Bridehead Suite.
Hammer price: £11,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 153 Sold
A WILLIAM IV OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL LIBRARY TABLE
the rectangular top inset with a gilt tooled leather writing surface over a panelled frieze fitted with five drawers, on octagonal moulded columnar legs, 73cm high x 206cm wide x 143cm deep

The Bridehead Suite.
Hammer price: £7,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 154 Sold
A SET OF THIRTEEN WILLIAM IV OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL SIDE CHAIRS
the flattened lancet backs with moulded rails and pierced gothic tracery over caned seats, on square panelled legs with quatrefoil carved headers, 85cm high x 43cm wide (13)

The Bridehead Suite.
Hammer price: £6,000
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 155 Sold
A SET OF SIX WILLIAM IV OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL SIDE CHAIRS
the flattened lancet backs with moulded uprights, leaf carved circular finials and pierced gothic tracery over square buttoned seats with panelled rails, on moulded square legs with quatrefoil headers, 103cm high x 48cm wide (6)

The Bridehead Suite.
Hammer price: £3,600
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 156 Sold
A WILLIAM IV OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL WRITING TABLE
the rectangular top inset with a gilt tooled leather writing surface over a leaf carved frieze, on moulded trestle supports and sledge base, 76cm high x 138cm wide

The Bridehead Suite.
Hammer price: £2,800
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 157 Sold
A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL MUSIC CHAIRS
the flattened lancet backs with leaf carved circular finials and pierced gothic tracery over revolving buttoned circular seats with panelled rails, on moulded square legs joined by stretchers, 97cm high x 46cm wide (2)

The Bridehead Suite.
Hammer price: £4,200
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 158 Sold
A WILLIAM IV OAK WRITING TABLE
the rectangular top inset with a tooled leather writing surface over a panelled frieze with two drawers, on trestle supports with stylised scrolling corbels and square bun feet inset with castors, 75cm high x 122cm wide x 59cm deep
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £300 - £500
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 159 Sold
A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY EXTENDING DINING TABLE
20th century, stamped '020832' to the inside of one leg, with moulded edge over a plain frieze, on cabriole legs terminating in ball and claw feet and castors, 73cm high x 122cm wide x 242cm long (including two leaves)
Hammer price: £95
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025
Lot 160 Sold
A SET OF SIX GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS
comprising four side chairs and two armchairs, the shaped cresting rails over pierced lyre backs and drop-in square seats, on cabriole front legs terminating in ball and claw feet, the armchairs 96cm high x 60cm wide (6)
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £200
12 June 2025
12 June 2025

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