Summer 2016 Fine Art Auction Preview
Rachel Littewood previews the two day Summer 2016 Fine Sale, which will be held
on 12th/13th July 2016 at our Auction Room Complex in the heart of the Westcountry
in Exeter. The sale promises much with an oil of Picadilly in Manchester by Helen
Bradley (1900-1979) carrying a pre-sale estimate of £30,000 and £50,000 and
an impressive collection of fine jewellery as well as strong silver, ceramics, works
of art and furniture sections.
Piccadilly, Manchester 1915 (FS31/362) by Helen Bradley (1900-1979) is being offered
in our two day Fine Sale on 12th/13th July 2016 and is expected to fetch between
£30,000 and £50,000.
Day One of the two day
Summer 2016 Fine Art Auction
at
The Salerooms at St Edmunds Court on
Okehampton Street in Exeter
starts off with a selection of
silver
including a pair of
George II cast silver candlesticks
(FS31/147), which carry a pre-sale estimate of £2,500-£3,000 and a
Queen Anne Britannia silver porringer
(FS31/136), which is expected to fetch between £500-£700.
A pair of George II Cast Silver Candlesticks (FS31/147) produced in 1750 by silversmith
John Cafe of London are expected to fetch between £2,500 and £3,000.
The silver section also includes a A Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Porringerfrom
1710 (FS31/136).
There is a large
jewellery
section on offer, with prices to suit all pockets. One of the star lots of this
section is a
platinum and diamond single stone ring
(FS31/277) estimated at £8,000-£10,000. A pretty
ruby, diamond and emerald mounted perched
owl brooch
(FS31/203) is also expected to sell well with an estimate of £1,700-£2,000. Also
a pair of
rose diamond mounted heart shaped cluster earrings
(FS31/191) are inviting bids of £350-£450.
A Platinum and Diamond Single-stone Ring (FS31/277) is likely to realise £8,000-£10,000
in the fine jewellery sale in Exeter.
This Ruby, Diamond and Emerald Mounted 'Perched Owl' Brooch (FS31/203) will be offered
amongst the jewellery in July 2016. Prospective buyers will also be able to bid
over the Internet during the two day sale.
These Rose Diamond Mounted Heart-shaped Cluster Earrings (FS31/191) are also to
be found amongst the jewellery.
The first day of the sale finishes with the
paintings
section. Highlights include an oil on board by Helen Bradley (1900–1979) of
Piccadilly, Manchester, 1915
(FS31/362), measuring 49.5cm x 75.5cm, which carries a pre-sale estimate
of £30,000-£50,000 and a
Portrait of a Gentleman in the manner of Sir Joshua Reynolds (18th Century)
(FS31/409) – an oil on canvas, which is estimated at £2,000-£3,000.
An 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman (Manner of Sir Joshua Reynolds) (FS31/409),
who is thought to be Archibald Ogilvy of Rothiemay, is amongst the portraits for
auction.
Day Two of the the Fine Sale sees the
ceramics
come under the hammer.
A
colourful Chinese export 'tobacco leaf' part dinner service
(FS31/533) has an estimate of £2,000-£4,000, whilst an even more vibrantly coloured
Clarice Cliff
'Tennis Trio'
(FS31/650) is expected to fetch £300-£500.
This Chinese Export 'Tobacco Leaf' Part Dinner Service (FS31/533) carries a pre-sale
estimate of £2,000-£4,000.
The ceramics auction also includes this Clarice Cliff Pottery Trio in the Tennis
Pattern (FS31/650).
In the
works of art
section, a group of four
German carved ivory figures
(FS31/803) are inviting bids of £2,000-£3,000, whilst a charming
Austrian cold painted terracotta
pug
(FS31/633), which forms part of a collection of pugs, is expected to fetch between
£400 and £600.
The final part of the sale includes
carpets, rugs and furniture.
A large
Heriz carpet
(FS31/913) with a brick red field measuring 362cm x 288cm carries a pre-sale estimate
of £1,500-£2,000, whilst two matching
early 19th Century mahogany
secretaire bookcases
(FS31/1027) are inviting bids of £2,000-£2,500.
The auction goes on view of Friday, 8th July 2016 at the Auction Rooms, St Edmunds
Court, Okehampton Street, Exeter, although there will be a selected preview available
in the Estuary Room at Darts Farm, Topsham on Tuesday, 5th July 2016 from 10:00am
to 3:00pm.
This Heriz Carpet (FS31/913) is one of many antique rugs and carpets in the sale.
Two matching early 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcases (FS31/1027) are being
offered in the furniture section, which are expected to realise between £2,000 and
£3,000.
- Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
- Fine Art Auctions
- Helen Bradley (1900–1979)
- Clarice Cliff
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