April 2016 Fine Art Sale Preview
Rachel Littlewood takes a moment to pick out some of the many and varied lots in
the upcoming April 2016 Fine Sale, which includes silver, jewellery, watches, ceramics
and glass, pictures, clocks, works of art and furniture. The two day sale will commence
on 19th April 2016 at the South West of England Saleroom Complex in Exeter.
A Rare Set of Twelve Japanese Hand-coloured Woodblock Prints of 'The Twelve Divas',
which carry a pre-sale estimate of £6,000-£7,000 will be auctioned during the two
day April 2016 Fine Sale in Exeter on 19th/20th April 2016.
Day One of the
April 2016 Fine Art Sale
on 19th April 2016 starts off with the
silver
auction.
Although there is not a vast quantity of lots in this part of the sale, there are
some good select pieces on offer.
A
19th Century Continental silver ring casket
(FS30/56) of shell shaped outline carries a pre-sale estimate of £400-£500 and a Victorian silver four-piece tea and coffee service
(FS30/70) by the maker Samuel Smily (Goldsmiths Alliance) is expected to fetch £500-£700.
An impressive set of
twelve George III silver dishes
(FS30/78) by the maker William Stroud of London, dated 1802, is also expected to
create interest. The coronet and crest that it bears are that of William Montagu,
5th Duke of Manchester (1768–1843), who was one time Governor of Jamaica and Collector
of the Customs for the Port of London. The pre-sale estimate is £2,000-£2,500.
A 19th Century Continental Silver Ring Casket (FS30/56) is being offered in the
Fine Sale, which will have Live Internet Bidding for those who cannot be present
at the the two day auction in Exeter.
There is also a Victorian Silver Four-piece Tea and Coffee Service (FS30/70) included
in the Silver Auction within the Fine Sale.
The Silver Auction within the Fine Sale includes 12 George III Silver Dishes (FS30/78)
dating from 1802 made in in London for William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester (1768-1843),
who was one time Governor of Jamaica and Collector of the Customs for the Port of
London.
Jewellery and Watches
then take centre stage, with a
Second World War desk watch by Lange & Sohne
(FS30/102) on offer with an estimate £3,000-£5,000 and a
Patek Philippe gentleman's
18ct gold 'Eclipse' automatic wristwatch
(FS30/111) being offered with a pre-sale estimate of £3,500-£4,000.
There is a good selection of amber in this section of the sale. There is a graduated
amber bead single string necklace
(FS30/187) that carries an estimate of £1,000-£1,500, whilst a long graduated single string necklace
(FS30/191) is expected to fetch £1,500-£2,000.
A stylish
Art Deco platinum faced gold, emerald and diamond bracelet
(FS30/193) will be keenly sought after with an estimate of £4,000-£5,000 and a
gold, sapphire
and diamond two stone crossover ring
(FS30/228) is inviting bids of £2,500-£3,000. If diamonds are more to your taste
then perhaps the
three stone diamond ring
(FS30/230) on offer might be of interest, with stones of 0.95ct, 1.05ct and 1.00ct
and an estimate of £3,500-£4,000.
A Second World War Deck Watch by Lange & Sohne of Geneva (FS30/102) carries
a pre-sale estimate of £3,000-£3,500.
Amongst the watches within the Fine Sale is a Gentleman's 18ct Gold 'Ellipse' Automatic
Wristwatch (FS30/111) that is expecting bids of £3,500 and £4,000.
The fine jewellery includes a graduated amber bead single-string necklace (FS30/191),
which will be auctioned on 19th April 2016 in Exeter.
There is another single-string necklace with amber coloured beads (FS30/191) that
is carrying a pre-sale estimate of £1,500-£2,000.
The Jewellery auction also includes an Art Deco Platinum-faced Gold, Emerald and
Diamond Bracelet (FS30/193).
Amongst the rings within the Jewellery auction is a Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Two-stone
Cross-over Ring (FS30/228) inviting bids of £2,500-£3,000.
There is also a Diamond Three-stone Ring (FS30/230), which is expected to fetch
between £3,500 and £4,000.
Day One concludes with the
paintings auction
within the sale and there are plenty of lots on offer for all budgets.
A pen, ink and watercolour heightened with bodycolour by
John Piper (1903-1992)
entitled
Menerbes
(FS30/280) has an estimate of £5,000-£7,000. Menerbes is a commune in the Vaucluse
in South East France formed as a walled village on a hilltop in the Luberon Mountains.
It became a mecca for artists. Nicholas de Stael and Picasso each
owned properties there. The region grows lavender, mushrooms and a harsh red wine.
A painting titled
Monca (sic) and Death Project 2, Death and the Maiden 1974
by
Robert O Lenkiewicz (1941–2002)
is also expected to created interest and is estimated at £2,000-£3,000.
A painting by
Georgette Rondel (1915-1942) of St Stephens Green, Dublin
(FS30/293) has a pre-sale estimate of £3,000-£4,000, whilst an oil on canvas of
a Chelsea Pensioner
by Charles Spencelayh (1865–1958)
(FS30/336) is expected to realise £2,000-£3,000.
Other highlights include
Lilian Cheviot's oil on canvas of Dartmoor Ponies
(FS30/393) with an estimate of £1,200-£1,800 and
a farmstead scene by Peter Gerardus Van Os
(FS30/410) depicting a horse, sheep and a goat with a view of a farm and windmills
beyond. It is an oil on panel and carries a pre-sale estimate of £1,200-£1,800.
Menerbes (FS30/280) by the artist John Piper (1903-1992) is inviting bids of between
£5,000 and £7,000.
Amongst the Modern British Pictures is a painting by the late Plymouth artist Robert
Lenkiewicz (1941-2002).
The Pictures Auction of the Fine Sale also includes an oil painting of St Stephens
Green in Dublin (FS30/293) by Georgette Rondell (1915-1942).
The portraits include an oil of a Chelsea Pensioner (FS30/336), seated wearing a
blue buttoned tunic and four medals by the artist Charles Spencelayh (1865-1958).
The Pictures Auction also includes a oil landscape fearturing Dartmoor Ponies (FS30/393)
by Lilian Cehviot (c1884-1932).
There is also a Farmstead Scene (FS30/410) by Dutch artist Peter Gerardus Van Os
(1776-1839).
Day Two of the auction on 20th April 2016 starts with
ceramics and glass.
A
large Chinese sancai-glazed pottery figure of a camel
(FS30/473) from the Tang Dynasty, standing on a base is estimated at £1,000-£2,000,
whilst a pair of
Chinese eggshell
porcelain lime-green ground vases
(FS30/520) of ovoid form with waisted neck and everted rim, finely painted with
lotus blooms and leafy strapwork and other flowers carries a pre-sale estimate of
£1,500-£2,000. A pair of
Chinese coral ground famille
rose vase
(FS30/522) has an estimate of £2,000-£4,000, whilst a
Royal Worcester
Aesthetic teapot and cover of double sided form
(FS30/564) being a satirical view of Oscar Wilde and the Aesthetic Movement
is also set to create interest. One side is with him limp wristed and sporting a
sunflower and verso with a female follower in similar pose sporting a lily. The
pre-sale estimate is £1,500-£1,800.
The Ceramics and Glass Auction includes a large Chinese Sancai-glazed pottery figure
of a camel (FS30/473), which will be offered on the second day of the Fine Sale.
A pair of Chinese Eggshell Porcelain Lime-green Ground Vases (FS30/520) is being
offered as part of the Ceramics and Glass Auction within the April 2016 Fine Sale.
A pair of Chinese Coral-ground Famille Rose Vases (FS30/522) is expected to fetch
between £2,000 and £4,000.
The auction includes a Royal Worcester Aesthetic Teapot and Cover (FS30/564).
Next up are the
works of art
in the sale. A pair of
Chinese cloisonné rectangular
plaques
(FS30/611) is expected to create interest inviting bids of £3,000-£4,000, whilst
a
19th Century Cantonese lacquer games box
(FS30/637) enclosing thirteen ivory puzzles carries a pre-sale estimate of £1,200-£1,500.
From Japan, is a
rare set of hand-coloured woodblock prints of 'The twelve Divas'
(FS30/644). with an estimate of £5,000-£7,000.
Also of particular note within the works of art is a
rare late 18th/early 19th Century
cryptograph folding cipher machine
(FS30/719) carrying a pre-sale estimate of £3,000-£5,000.
The Works of Art Auction includes a pair of Chinese Cloisonne Rectangular Plaques
(FS30/611), estimated at £3,000-£4,000.
There is also a 19th Century Cantonese Lacquer Games Box (FS30/637) included amongst
the Works of Art.
Amongst the Objet de Vertu is a rare late 18th /Early 19th Century cryptograph folding
cipher machine (FS30/719).
The last section of the auction sees the
furniture
being offered for sale. Highlights include an
early 18th Century walnut double dome bureau cabinet
(FS30/816) estimated at £1,500-£2,000, a Regency rosewood carved giltwood and brass mounted chiffonier
in the manner of George Oakley
(FS30/846), which is being offered for sale with an estimate of £10,000-£15,000.
A pair of
Regency rosewood and brass inlaid card tables
(FS30/848) (one re-polished) is expected to fetch between £3,000 and £5,000 and
an
early Victorian oak library
bookcase of large size
(FS30/881) measuring 284cm in length and 272cm high is estimated at £4,000-£6,000.
Another highlight is the
late 19th Century satinwood and inlaid Carlton House writing
desk by John Watson, 8 New Oxford Street, WC
(FS30/885) estimated at £4,000-£6,000 and a
Louis Vuitton brown canvass, brass and leather bound trunk
(FS30/921) with an estimate of £1,200-£1,500.
The Furniture Auction includes an early 18th Century Walnut Double Dome Bureau Cabinet
(FS30/816).
One of the star lots of the furniture auction is the Regency Rosewood Carved Giltwood
and Brass Mounted Chiffonier in the manner of George Oakley (FS30/846), which is
inviting offers between £10,000 and £15,000.
The furniture auction also include a pair of Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Rectangular
Card Tables (FS30/848), which have a pre-sale estimate of £3,000-£5,000.
An early Victorian Oak Library Bookcase (FS30/881) is included amongst the Victorian
furniture on offer.
The furniture sale includes a late 19th Century Satinwood and Inlaid Carlton House
Writing Desk (FS30/885).
There is also a Louis Vuitton trunk (FS30/921) being offered amongst the 20th Century
furniture.
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