Sale:
FS18 (24 Apr 2013)
Auction Lot:
0869
Estimate:
£3,000-£5,000
Realised:
£6,200
An early 19th Century Chinese export lacquer eight fold screen, decorated in gilt with a continuous scene of figures in pagoda garden landscapes and lake and mountain landscapes with figures ...
Sale:
FS17 (29 Jan 2013)
Auction Lot:
0525
Estimate:
£3,000-£4,000
Realised:
£21,000
A large pair of Canton porcelain vases of shouldered oviform with raised flaring neck, the neck and shoulders applied with opposing Kylins and chilongs, enamelled front and verso with panels ...
Sale:
FS18 (24 Apr 2013)
Auction Lot:
0294
Estimate:
£15,000-£18,000
Realised:
£16,500
A platinum and diamond two stone cross-over ring with cushion-shaped old brilliant-cut diamonds, approximately 9.5mm x 6.1mm and 9.5mm x 5.8mm, estimated to weigh 3.5cts and 3.4cts in a cross-over ...
Rachel Littlewood reports on the outcome of an exciting two days of selling that
saw a pair of George III Mahogany Pedestal Urns, probably by Thomas Chippendale,
reach a staggering £350,000 as well as several other big surprises.
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Our next Antiques and Collectables Sale will be held at our salerooms in Okehampton
Street in Exeter on Tuesday, 21st May 2013. The catalogue is now available.
Browse Catalogue
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The market for Victorian and Traditional pictures has recently started to rise,
prompting Daniel Goddard to review some fine pictures from the last major fine art
sale and ponder what might be in store for the growing group of 19th century pictures
being offered in the next.
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Clock Consultant Leigh Extence reviews the results of the Antique Clock Auction
held within the April 2013 Fine Sale, which saw considerable interest in two regulators,
a particular lantern clock, several longcase clocks, a French clock garniture
and a mantel clock by Sir John Bennett FRAS (1814-1897).
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Martin McIlory, Head of the Silver Department, writes about the more common pieces
of Russian silver that pass through the major provincial auction houses such as
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks, Head of the Sporting and Maritime Department, notes that
demand in maritime and naval artefacts at auction remains strong, with particular
interest being focused on the British Naval Fleet under Nelson and Polar Expeditions.
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Ceramics expert Nic Saintey has noticed that the price of Chinese Yixing teapots
at auction are rising rapidly as they become 'must have' items amongst Chinese ceramic
collectors, with prices beginning to soar in recent months.
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The overwhelming support for the opening of a new modern furniture store in Exeter
prompts Chris Hampton, Managing Director and Head of the Furniture department, to
reflect on the lack of enthuisiasm shown at the time in keeping North Devon's leading
furniture makers, Shapland and Petter, in business as he considers one of their
late Victorian/Edwardian wardrobes, which will come under the hammer in the April
2013 Fine Art auction.
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Istvan Szuts served in the First World War and the reader assumes the drawings and
the titles reflect his thoughts and experiences. The pen and ink drawings are breathtakingly
simple with an economy of line reminiscent of Eric Gill and Keith Vaughan. The published
book is a wonderful read and the printed images moving; but the original drawings
are something else altogether! They make the hairs on the neck stand, the heart
race and the eyes moisten.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood publishes an occasional magazine called The Lot
covering our recent news and saleroom hightlights. It also provides interesting
insights into our work. The current and previous editions can be downloaded in PDF
format or read online as a page-by-page electronic magazine.
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