Fine Art Auction Review
Rachel Littlewood reviews the results of the last Quarterly Fine Art Auction of
the year, which saw some intense bidding for several pieces of jewellery.
A Cushion-cut Blue Sapphire, Single-stone Ring (FS44/258) offered in our Two Day
Fine Art Sale fetched £12,400.
In the jewellery section of the Quarterly Fine Art Sale, it was the
cushion-cut blue 'Sri Lanka' sapphire single stone ring
(FS44/258) that sparkled. In 'natural corundum' with 'no indications of heating'
and sold together with a certificate stating this, the beautiful ring was highly
sought after. Weighing approximately 21.4cts, the hammer eventually went down at
£12,400.
In the same section of the sale, a pair of stunning diamond pendant drop earrings
(FS44/230) were also much in demand and with the diamonds being a total weight of
approximately 10.06cts, they realised £11,000.
A pair of Diamond Pendant Drop Earrings (FS44/230) that realised £11,000.
A charming pair of paintings by John W Morris (c1865-1924) entitled 'The Day's Bag' and 'A Loyal Team'
(FS44/442) exceeded their pre-sale estimate and sold for
£7,000, whilst an oil on canvas from the Circle of Paul De Vos (Late 17th Century)
(FS44/300) depicting Talbot Hounds and boar hounds realised £9,200.
Circle of Paul de Vos (Late 17th Century) - Talbot Hounds and Boar Hounds, Studies
(FS44/300) fetched £9,200.
In the works of art section of the sale, a Victorian carved white marble figure
of Rebecca by William Theed (British 1804-1891)
(FS44/757) draped in a robe and holding a water pitcher supported on a palm tree
trunk saw nine telephone bidders fighting it out and the hammer finally went down
at £9,800.
William Theed (British 1804-1891) - A Victorian Carved White Marble Figure 'Rebecca'
(FS44/757) attracted a winning bid of £9,800.
An impressive pair of large Canton famille rose enamel baluster vases
(FS44/513) also sold well at £5,800 and in the furniture section of the sale a Steinway & Sons model O baby grand piano No 221751
(FS44/994) contained in a rosewood case, together with a piano stool sold for £5,200.
A pair of large Canton Famille Rose Enamel Baluster Vases (FS44/513) fetched £5,800.
Steinway & Sons - A Model O Baby Grand Piano No 221751 (FS44/994), which was
secured by a winning bid of £5,200.
- Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
- Fine Art Auction
- John W Morris (c1865-1924)
- William Theed (British; 1804-1891)
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