The following news articles have recently been released by Bearnes Hampton &
Littlewood. We intend to keep these news articles online for reference. As our archive
grows, you will be able to search for them by topic and date.
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The forthcoming fine art auction promises three days packed with a wide variety
of lots. The south west auction has in excess of 1,600 lots covering silver, jewellery
and watches, pictures, ceramics and glass, works of art, clocks and furniture.
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Two Volume set of books sells for £365,000 in Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood's
Antiquarian Book Auction, Exeter, Devon.
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Roger Collicott previews the totally online Autumn 2021 Antiquarian Books, Maps
and Prints Sale, which has an impressive array of books on offer as well as ephemera
related to the Suffragettes. The sale is set to take place over two days.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the Autumn 2021 Sporting and Collectors Auction,
which spans three days and includes several large single owner collections. The
sale includes militaria and uniforms, historic weaponry, toys, dolls, coins, vehicles
and many other collectables.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the Autumn 2021 Maritime Sale, which includes an
important collection of British Antarctic 'Terra Nova' Expedition 1910-1913 archive
material of Leading Shipwright Francis Davies, RN.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to be sponsoring an evening with
Paul Atterbury as part of the Exeter Literary Festival at Exeter Library on 5th November
2021 at 7:30pm. His talk is entitled: Behind the Scenes at The Antiques Roadshow.
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The upcoming two day Quarterly Fine Art Sale in October 2021 will soon be upon us
with just under 1,200 lots being offered in the auction. The sale offers a fine
array of items with everything from a countess's coronet to stunning furniture.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks recalls the life of an avid collector, Mark Lane, whose wide
ranging collection of medals, militaria, vintage bicycles and collectables will
be auctioned in Exeter on 24th August 2021.
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The next Fine Art auction will span the the three days starting on Tuesday, 13th
July 2021. The sale has a wide variety of lots on offer, including a brooch
with the Mitford Family Crest, which is bound to attract attention since the recent
television adaption of Nancy Mitford's 'The Pursuit of Love', especially since it
comes from direct descent from the family.
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Daniel Goddard (Head of Pictures) previews the upcoming 20th Century and Contemporary
Art Auction being held in Exeter and Online on Tuesday, 25th May 2021 with in person
viewing of the tremendous array of 20th Century and Contemporary Art on offer, including
paintings, furniture, glass, jewellery and ceramics amongst other forms.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the Two Day Sporting and Collectors Sale, which is
being held at our salerooms in Exeter as well as being offered through two online
bidding platforms. The sale has several large single-owner collections on offer
as well as a wide variety of other interesting artefacts.
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Rachel Littlewood writes about the April 2021 three day Fine Art Auction, which
exceeded all expectations, showing the strength of the fine art market post-lockdown.
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Christopher Hampton, our Managing Director, will be leading a group of intrepid
runners, including director Rachel Littlewood, to raise money for charity on Sunday,
23rd May 2021 in Exeter.
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A preview of some of the highlights in the upcoming Three Day Fine Art Auction being
held in Exeter and Online. The sale has a slightly revised order and has over 1,300
lots on offer.
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Roger Collicott previews the specialist auction of printed books, antiquarian maps,
prints, photographs and ephemera, to be held by Bearnes, Hampton & Littlewood
(which will now be offered ONLINE ONLY on 12th March 2021, postponed from 1st September
2020 due to Covid).
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The next Sporting and Collectors Sale (postponed from November) has a number of
lots to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain as well as various
militaria and swords lots on offer. There is a collection of historic photographs
and some interesting textiles too.
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The next Fine Sale promises to be a comprehensive affair with all the usual categories.
There is a fine array of silver, some stunning jewellery and watches, and a good
collection of pictures. There is also some great ceramics, works of art and clocks
as well as a good selection of furniture.
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The next Contemporary and 20th Century Art Auction at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewoods
offers major pieces by Mary Fedden and Terry Frost, amongst others. The sale includes
jewellery by Georg Jensen as well as glass and pottery, some by Val Barry.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the Maritime, Sporting and Collections Sale that
has been eagerly awaited. It has a wide range of fascinating artefacts on offer
- one with a link to the Titanic, some with a local Devon flavour; others with connections
to Nelson and another to a famous polar expedition.
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The first Fine Sale since the lockdown proved to be very healthy with strong results
in all sections. The large sale, with over 1,000 sold lots totalling £410,000, achieved
an 83% selling rate and bodes well for future sales as we emerge into the new normality.
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The first Fine Sale since the lockdown looks to be a spectacular affair. The
sale is good, varied and well-stocked. It has a great deal to offer with each of
the usual sections teeming with interesting and delightful items. Importantly, this
sale is being sold BOTH online and in the salerooms with all the safety precautions
the 'new normality' demands.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the exciting line up of antiquarian books, maps and other
items that are being offered online and in the salerooms in Exeter on Wednesday,
18th March 2020.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to offer at auction on 10th March
2020 a fascinating personal collection of furniture and works of art formed by Roderick
and Valentine Butler at their home, Marwood House, in Honiton.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the January 2020 Fine Sale, which got the year off to
a flying start. There were good results in each section of the sale with notable
results including a George I Irish silver salver fetching £9,400, an English Provincial
School oil achieving £15,500 and an 18th Century Italian cabinet succumbing to a winning
bid of £15,000.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the first Fine Sale of 2020, which has many lots
on offer. There is some interesting silver in the auction, a range of jewellery
and pictures with Westcountry subjects. The two day sale includes glass and ceramics
with an 'Electioneering' plate with local interest on offer and a diverse collection
of works of art and concludes with some fine furniture.
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The salerooms will be closed from the end of Friday, 20th December 2019
and will re-open at 9:00am on Thursday, 2nd January 2020. We wish all
of our customers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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The 20th Century and Contemporary Auction has something to suit all tastes and all
pockets and includes work by David Hockney, Howard Hodgkin, Fred Yates, Mary Fedden,
John Piper, John Maltby, Elaine Goodwin, Emma Rodgers and Georg Jensen.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the typically diverse range of lots on offer in the
Sporting and Collectors sale, which is being held on 6th/7th November 2019.
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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.
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Martin McIlroy and Lucy Marles will be providing free valuations at the Michaelmas
Fair being held at Powderham Castle, the home of The Rt Hon The Earl and Countess
of Devon, on 14th November 2019. Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are
sponsoring
the event that is being held in aid of ABF The Soldiers Charity.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the final Fine Art Auction of 2019, which will be held
on Tuesday/Wednesday, 15th/16th October 2019. The sale has some stunning jewellery
as well as the usual wide range of lots, including a piece with Samual Taylor Coleridge
connections.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the next Antiquarian Book Auction, which will be held
on Wednesday, 4th Sepetmber 2019. The sale has many interesting booka on offer,
but the pre-sale highlight must be the rare Jane Austen first edition of her second
novel 'Pride and Prejudice'.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the two day July 2019 Fine Sale that saw many good prices
realised, along with some suprises, such as the £24,000 realised for a collection
of Bodhisattva figures and the £6,500 for an oil on canvas by Frederick Gore (1913–2009).
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Brian Goodison-Blanks is pleased to announce that Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
has been instructed to auction a number of artefacts from the collection of Francis
Edward Charles Davies (1885-1952), who took part in many Polar Expeditions. This
collection will be sold in the upcoming Maritime Sale.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the upcoming Fine Art Auction that has many exciting
highlights, with pieces ranging from silver and jewellery through to stunning pictures
and striking ceramics with the usual panoply of works of art, clocks and fabulous
furniture.
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Daniel Goddard (Head of the Pictures Department) takes a tour of the upcoming 20th
Century and Contemporary Auction that brings a fresh and exciting vibe to our salerooms
in Exeter.
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Rachel Littlewood looks back at the highlights of the April 2019 Fine Sale, which
included a Japanese 'Nanban' cabinet that soared far above its pre-sale estimate
and a gentleman's stainless steel 'Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II' automatic
wristwatch, which also proved highly desirable.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the next Fine Art Auction, which will be held at the
South West saleroomse in Exeter on 16th/17th April 2019. It promises many highlights
with the usual vast array of antiques and fine art.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the first Antiquarian Book Auction Sale of 2019, which
has something to suit everyone's interests with all the usual categories represented.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the special sale of the Philip Banham Collection
of Optical Toys noting that in the 19th century the simple effect of Optical Toys
and Stereoscopes was equally as amazing to the Victorians as VR is to Millennials.
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Rachel Littlewood reports on the first Fine Sale of 2019, which saw a Chinese Blue
and White Vase attract international attention selling for £460,000 as well as a
number of other notable results (includes video footage).
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Rachel Littlewood picks out a few highlights from the first Fine Sale of 2019, which
includes a Chinese Blue and White Vase that carries a pre-sale estimate
of £20,000-£40,000; some stunning jewellery; and a spectacular late 17th Century
ebonised bracket clock by John Knibb of Oxon that is estimated at £30,000-£40,000.
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Nic Saintey writes on our closing times over the festive period, calendars and even
curate's eggs!
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Nic Saintey previews the first 20th Century and Contemporary Sale in what is to
become an exciting new series of auctions that will become a regular fixture in
the Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood auction calendar, following on from the highly
succesful SS4 sale held in February 2018.
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Martin McIlroy and Lucy Marles will be providing free valuations at the Michaelmas
Fair being held at Powderham Castle, the home of The Rt Hon The Earl and Countess
of Devon, on 8th November 2018. Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are sponsoring
the event that is being held in aid of ABF The Soldiers Charity.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the Autumn 2018 Fine Sale, which includes the sale of
the Robin Hanbury-Tenison Newlyn School Collection of paintings, an 'Ed White' Omega
Speedmaster chronograph wristwatch and an oustanding old brilliant cut diamond ring
to name but a few of the varied lots on offer.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the Antiquarian Book Auction, which has two very special
copies of much loved children's book classics as well as a large collection of fashion
books. The sale is being held online and in Exeter on Wednesday, 12th September
2018.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department, is delighted to present the Special
Fine Sale of The Lenkiewicz Foundation Collection and Other Selected Works, to be
sold at 6:00pm on Tuesday, 11th September 2018.
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Rachel Littlewood reports on the excitement in the auction room and amongst those
participating through the Internet or by telephone as several lots exceeded expectations
during the two-day Summer 2018 Fine Art Auction recently held in Exeter and online,
making the sale a most enjoyable occasion.
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Daniel Goddard previews some of the charming pictures in two particular collections
being offered in the Picture Auction as part of the Summer 2018 Fine Sale.
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The Thelma Hulburt Gallery has announced that the young artist James Carstairs is
the winner of the THG 2018 Open Exhibition receiving a £750 prize sponsored
by Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood.
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The July 2018 Fine Art Auction offers a wide range of lots across all sections
of the sale, with some spectacular pieces on offer. The two day auction is being
held in Exeter on 10th/11th July 2018 with live online bidding for those
unable to attend in person.
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The June 2018 Maritime Auction promises to be as exciting as ever and is expected
to attract an international audience.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the May 2018 Sporting and Collectors sale.
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There were a few seconds of stunned silence as the new world record for any work
of studio pottery was established in Exeter before the saleroom erupted into applause.
The stoneware piece by Hans Coper sold for an astounding £305,000.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the forthcoming antiquarian book auction, which includes
the Rosemary E Coleridge Middleton Collection of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The 56
lot collection includes furniture, works of art, silver, ceramics, manuscripts,
books and paintings. The sale promises to be exciting with just under 600 lots in
total.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to be conducting the Fundraising
Art Auction (originally to be held on Friday, 2nd March 2018 but now in June 2018
due to the severe weather in March) for Honiton's Admiral Nurse Campaign and the
Thelma Hulbert Gallery Learning Programme. A total of 56 works have been donated
for the auction from artists such a Alan Cotton, Peter Randall-Page, Luke Jerram,
Frances Hatch and many others from around the region.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Picture Department, introduces the first 20th Century
& Contemporary Pictures & Sculptures with Studio Pottery & Design Sale.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the first fine art sale of the year, which was held over
three days in Exeter. The jewellery auction provided the two top selling lots.
The first day saw the Flowerday Collection of ceramics sell very well with all sections
over the following days seeing good results, especially the furniture auction, which
was very buoyant.
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Happy Days at the Tate is the inspiration for the Spring Sale of 20th Century &
Contemporary Pictures & Sculptures with Studio Pottery & Design.
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The first Fine Art Auction of 2018 will be held over three days, extended from usual
two to accommodate the sale of the Flowerday Collection of 18th Century English
porcelain. Rachel Littlewood previews some of the wonderful highlights of this
forthcoming auction.
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The salerooms will be closed from 2:00pm on Friday, 22nd December 2017 and will
re-open at 9:00am on Tuesday, 2nd January 2018. We would like to wish all of our
customers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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Brian Goodison-Blank previews the Autumn 2017 Sporting & Collectors Auction,
which has a special treat in store for film buffs, but will nonetheless also
appeal to collectors of militaria and firearms as well as those interested in Formula
1. The sale is certainly not short of those curiosities that make these sales so
interesting.
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Louis Wain was one of the most famous postcard artists of all time, famed for his
anthropomorphised cats and kittens. Martin McIlroy recalls his story and its tragedies,
from his boyhood truancy through his wife's death (which defined his career) to
his twilight years in a mental hospital.
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Rachel Littlewood looks at the highlights of the Autumn 2017 Fine Sale. The Jewellery
was particularly strong with some excellent results but Silver was bouyant too with
some great results in the Ceramics and Glass section of the sale. The other sections
were also strong with some nice surprises amongst the Works of Art.
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After a Summer of Otter Spotting, the Moor Otters have arrived for the Live Auction
on Saturday, 30th September 2017 at 2:00pm...
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Martin McIlroy and Lucy Marles will be providing free valuations at the Michaelmas
Fair being held at Powderham Castle, the home of The Rt Hon The Earl and Countess
of Devon, on 2nd November 2017. Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are sponsoring
the event that is being held in aid of ABF The Soldiers Charity.
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The Autumn 2017 Fine Sale has just under 1,000 lots with a particularly strong Jewellery
section with stunning items on offer throughout the sale of silver, jewellery, ceramics,
glass, pictures, works of art, clocks and furniture.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews a buoyant auction of books, prints, maps and photographs
that saw some excellent results, including £5,200 for a rare photograph of
Charles
Darwin.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks writes about the renewed interest in Art Deco furniture as
we approach the first centenary of this particular design period and explores the
work of Betty Joel (1894-1985), which is being increasingly sought after.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the Summer 2017 Antiquarian Book Sale, which includes
an important single owner collection of books and manuscripts contemporary with
the English Civil War. This auction of rare books and manuscripts in Exeter and
over the Internet promises to be an exciting sale.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the Summer 2017 Fine Sale which was a very eventful auction
with many exciting suprises and some very good results. The oil on canvas from
the studio of Sir Peter Lely (1618–1680) of a recumbent nude on a balustrade balcony
surpassed all expectations realising £62,000.
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Rachel Littlewood takes a look at the upcoming Summer 2017 Fine Sale, which will
be held on 11th/12th July 2017 at the South West Saleroom Complex in Exeter. The
Fine Art auction has already been attracting significant interest with a wide range
of artefacts on offer. The sale promises strong silver, jewellery, ceramics, pictures,
works of art and furniture sections.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department, considers the Cornish pictures
of the contemporary artist Michael Praed, who has a distinctive personal style.
The Cornish artist lives in Newlyn.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department looks at the life of Australian
artist Bessie Ellen Davidson (1879-1965) who was influenced by Impressionism and
joined the French Red Cross during World War I.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks, Head of the Maritime and Sporting Department, previews one
of the exciting lots from the upcoming June 2017 Maritime Auction, which will be
held at our Exeter Salerooms with Live Online Bidding Support.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to be involved with the Moor Otter
Project, which is a public art initiative in aid of Dartmoor National Park. Rachel
Littlewood explains how people can become Otter Spotters over the Summer on Dartmoor
with a chance to win some fabulous 'spotter' prizes. 30 'Golden' Otters will be
auctioned in our Exeter salerooms in September and the other 70 will be sold in
an online auction.
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Following the success of the May 2017 Sporting and Collectors Sale, Brian Goodison-Blanks
will be at a special valuation event focussing on Collectable Toys at Torquay Museum
on Saturday, 24th June 2017.
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Jewellery expert Lucy Marles looks at internationally renowned watchmaker Rolex
and notes that wristwatches have become as much status symbols as they are devices
to tell the time.
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Lucy Marles, one of our jewellery specialists, reflects on how desirable sapphires
are at auction with their connections to royalty and their association with romance.
She concludes that the sapphire and diamond ring sold in a recent Fine Sale
is a good example of what the market is seeking in terms of sapphire rings.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the successful April 2017 Fine Art Auction that included
a portrait thought to be of Therese Freifau Von Bethmann by Franz Xaver Winterhalter
(1805-1873), which sold for £155,000. The sale also set a world record for the artist
James Dickson Innes (1887-1914).
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Brian Goodison-Blanks finds himself transported back in time while previewing the
two day May 2017 Sporting & Collectors Auction, which features an original issue
1977 Star Wars Luke Skywalker action figure. The large sale includes signed album
covers and an Edwardian Scottish FA Medal as well as good selection of militaria,
antique textiles and clothing, stamps and musical instruments.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the April 2017 Fine Art Auction, which has over a thousand
fine art lots, including a portrait thought to be of Therese Freifau Von Bethmann
by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873).
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Higos Insurance and Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are teaming up once again to
provide two special free valuation events in North Devon on Tuesday, 28th March
2017 giving the people of North Devon an excellent opportunity to receive expert
valuation advice about their fine art, antiques and jewellery.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Picture Department, looks at the work of the artist
David Eustace, an imaginative and eccentric painter of dreams and the theatre of
the street.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the extensive offering of books for auction in the March
2017 Antiquarian Book Auction, which includes a large collection of Cornish
books and a fascinating collection of material from the World War II Archive of
Noel Melville Richard OBE LVO, Head of the Photographic and Reproductions Branch
of the Air Ministry.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the January 2017 Fine Sale, which saw the Dorothea Sharp
painting in the auction sell for £48,000 and a Chinese wucai porcelain calligraphy
brush handle exceed all expectations with a hammer price of £33,000. There were
many other excellent results in what proved to be a vibrant two day auction at the
South West Auction Centre.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Picture Department, looks at the artist and law-breaker
Jim Gilbert (1933-1995) who started life in the East End of London but began painting
while in prison during the 1960s. He won the Arthur Koestler Award for Prisoner
Art and even painted a portrait of Dylan Thomas that was presented to Jimmy Carter.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood will be closed from 1:00pm on Friday, 23rd December
2016 until 9:00am on Tuesday, 3rd January 2017.
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Rachel Littlewood previews some of the exciting lots in the two-day January 2017
Fine Art Auction that will be held in the Southwest Saleroom Complex in Exeter on
24th/25th January 2017. The sale is bumper-sized with the usual mix of silver, jewellery
and watches, pictures, ceramics and glass, works of art and clocks as well as fine
period furniture.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the Two Day Sporting & Collectors Auction that
is being held on 16th/17th November 2016 in our Exeter Saleroom Complex. The sale
has a strong militaria, antique weapons and firearms section as well as some interesting
vintage textiles and costumes.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Picture Department, talks about the recent private collection
sold at auction for £80,000 and provides some background to the early 20th Century
artists whose work was featured in it.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the October 2016 Fine Sale that had plenty of highlights,
including the sale of a rare set of twelve George II grey painted armchairs that
realised £46,000 and a painting of North Moreton Church in Berkshire by John Piper
(1903-1992), which fetched £20,000.
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Rachel Littlewood writes about just some of the exciting and varied lots that are
being offered in the upcoming October 2016 Fine Art Sale with something for everybody
(even someone with everything!) The auction has some unusual silver, some beautiful
jewellery, a fuddling cup, some fine real estate (albeit on a small scale) and some
rare furniture in the Chinese Chippendale taste.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to be offering a rare, fully-furnished
early 19th Century Doll's House in the October 2016 Fine Sale.
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Daniel Goodard previews the single owner collection of miniatures, small portraits
and historical engravings that is being offered as part of the Books, Maps and Prints
Auction on 21st September 2016 in Exeter.
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Martin McIlroy and Lucy Marles will be providing free valuations at the Michaelmas
Fair being held at Powderham Castle, the home of The Rt Hon The Earl and Countess
of Devon, on 3rd November 2016. Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are sponsoring
the event that is being held in aid of ABF The Soldiers Charity.
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Daniel Goddard reflects on how trendy retro-vintage is becoming on a recent stroll
through Exeter on the way to the cinema, noting the firm's recent highly succesful
vintage cloth, jewellery and luggage sale and comments on a kitsch/vintage/retro
alarm clock that recently caught his eye.
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Rachel Littlewood reports on an exciting Summer 2016 Fine Sale, which saw several
of the pictures on offer in the sale come under intense competition resulting in
them becoming the top selling lots in the two day auction. The jewellery also proved
buoyant with several ceramics attaining good results too.
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Christopher Hampton, Managing Director, takes a quick look at the furniture on offer
in the upcoming Summer 2016 Fine Sale, which has a larger than usual collection
of Eastern carpets and rugs to tempt buyers with.
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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.
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Ahead of two solid days of maritime sales in June 2016, Brian Goodison-Blanks takes
a look at the life of the renowned maritime artist Commander Eric Tufnell RN (1888-1978).
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Brian Goodison-Blanks highlights some of the exciting lots coming up in the two
day May 2016 Sporting and Collectors Auction that boasts more than 1,200 items,
ranging from fire arms and swords through militaria and medals to toys and models.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the results from the April 2016 Fine Sale held in Exeter
on 19th/20th April 2016. The sale had many highlights including the painting by
John Piper (1903-1992), which sold for £10,000.
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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.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks, Head of the Maritime Department, writes about Augustus Siebe,
arguably the godfather of diving helmets. He has been investigating the fascinating
history of diving helments, especially their early development, while cataloguing
the Tony and Yvonne Pardoe Collection of diving helmets and equipment, which will
be sold in June 2016.
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Richard Bearne, Chairman and Head of the Book Department, previews the extensive
antiquarian books, prints and maps auction being held in Exeter on 23rd March 2016.
The sale offers a wide selection of interesting entries drawn from all categories
that the department handles.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department, discusses oil painter Georgette
Rondel (1915-1942) and The White Stag Group, a shared, geographical and cerebral
collective that based itself in Dublin ahead of the sale of an oil painting by the
artist.
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Martin McIlroy, Head of the Works of Art Department, looks at the development of
needlework samplers through the 19th Century by looking at four such needlework
samplers coming up for auction in our Spring 2016 Fine Sale in April 2016.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are pleased to announce that the EX153 Antiques and
Interiors Sale to be held in Exeter has been extended to two days and will be on
16th/17th February 2016.
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The January 2016 Fine Art Auction Private View started the New Year off in style,
with the Lord Mayor of Exeter attending the evening that saw our invited guests
enjoying sparkling wine and canapes while browsing an interesting and sometimes
unusual collection of lots for auction.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the first sale of 2016, which had many unusual items for
auction and delivered lots of excitement as it progressed over its two day duration
in January 2016 at the South West of England Auction Complex in Exeter.
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Martin McIlroy, Head of the Silver Department, marvels in a delightful late George
III silver novelty toothpick holder, which is so rare that he has never seen an
English example before. He is certain that it will bring home the bacon.
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VIDEO: Brian Goodison-Blanks, Head of the Maritime Department, introduces the Pardoe
Diving Collection, which will be offered at a Special Auction on 15th June
2016 at our South West of England Saleroom Complex in Exeter as well as live online.
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Our Chairman, Richard Bearne, looks back over last year and picks out some of our
auction highlights, which include £230,000 for a rare manuscript copy of the Koran
and £252,000 for a sketch by John Constable RA.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the first major fine art auction of 2016, which has more
than a 1,000 lots of silver, jewellery, pictures, ceramics, glass, works of
art, clocks and furniture. The sale has some exciting pieces as well as some interesting
and unusual items. All in all, it promises to provide two days of excitement with
plenty of saleroom battles.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to announce that there will be two
wood engravings or block prints by Eric Gill (1882-1940) in the Picture Sale in
January 2016.
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The Private View for the Autumn 2015 Fine Art Auction was an enjoyable event attended
by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter that provided our invited guests with an opportunity
to view the oil sketch by John Constable, which later realised £252,000 in the sale.
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Richard Bearne, Chairman and Head of the Books Department, discusses serialisaton
in newspapers as a popular publishing format, looking back to famous works such
as Charles Dicken's 'The Pickwick Paper's and George Eliot's 'Middlemarch' that
first appeared in this fashion.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are pleased to be offering a special sale of vintage,
retro and antique clothing, luggage, fashion accessories, costume jewellery, lace
and linen on Tuesday, 24th November 2015, which starts two intense days of selling
in Exeter with the regular antiques and interiors auction following close on its
heels on the Wednesday.
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Leigh Extence, Clock Specialist, will be undertaking valuations between 11:00am
and 1:00pm on 29th October 2015 and giving a talk about clocks in art at the
Thelma Hulbert Gallery as part of our sponsorship of the Harrison's Garden art installation
by internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram. The installation is part of the
Musuems at Night festival. The installation involves over 1,000 clocks and is open
daily from 27th October 2015 until 31st October 2015.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the top lots from the Autumn 2015 Fine Art Auction held
in Exeter at the South West of England Saleroom Complex in October 2015. There was
no doubt that the John Constable Oil Sketch was the top lot achieving £252,000 but
many others did well achieving good results.
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Daniel Goodard, Head of the Pictures Department, announces important new information
about the John Constable RA (1776-1837) painting entitled Landscape with Horses
that is being auctioned on 6th October 2015 that further enhances its provenance
and authenticity.
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VIDEO: Nic Saintey, Head of the Ceramics and Glassware Department, talks in this
2m16s video about a pair of Chinese porcelain famille rose 'Phoenix' bowls, which
will be offered in our forthcoming Autumn 2015 Fine Sale.
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VIDEO: Martin Scadgell of the Pictures Department talks about the Oil Sketch by
John Constable RA (1776-1837), which will be offered for auction on 6th October
2015 at our South West of England Saleroom Complex in Exeter.
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Chris Hampton, Managing Director, previews some of the exciting period furniture
and fine art from Rockbeare Manor near Exeter, which is being offered in our Autumn
2015 Fine Sale in Exeter. The selected items include a George III dining room table
to a design or possibly from the workshop of Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779)
as well as a painting with full attribution to Gabriele Ricciardelli (1740–1790)
amongst many other pieces.
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Martin McIlroy and Lucy Marles will be providing free valuations at the Michaelmas
Fair being held at Powderham Castle, the home of The Rt Hon The Earl and Countess
of Devon, on 5th November 2015. Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are sponsoring
the event that is being held in aid of ABF The Soldiers Charity.
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Rachel Littlewood previews what promises to be a very exciting Autumn 2015 Fine
Sale, with possibly the largest furniture section ever offered by Bearnes Hampton
& Littlewood in a Fine Sale. A definite highlight will be the sale of oil
sketch by world-renowned English artist John Constable RA (1776-1837), but with
selected lots from Rockbeare Manor near Exeter and many other items across all sections
of the sale, we are expecting some fierce bidding and no doubt some surprises in
the South West of England Saleroom Complex in October 2015.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood will be offering an oil painting by John Constable
(1776-1837) with impeccable provenance in their Autumn 2015 Fine Art Auction. Daniel
Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department, provides more information about the painting,
which will be auctioned on 6th October 2015 in Exeter and which carries a pre-sale
estimate of £40,000-£60,000.
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The Picture Department has two large modern paintings by the artist John Plumb (1927-2008)
in the Antiques & Interiors Sale on Tuesday, 4th August 2015.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the results of the Summer 2015 Quarterly Fine Sale held
on 14th/15th July 2015 at the West Country Saleroom Complex in Exeter.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to announce that they will be offering
an oil painting by John Constable (1776-1837) with impeccable provenance in their
Autumn 2015 Fine Art Auction.
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The Summer 2015 Fine Art Auction Preview was a busy affair with many people travelling
to Exeter to enjoy the fine art put out on display across our auction rooms in the
West Country Saleroom Complex on what was a very pleasant summer's evening.
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Rachel Littlewood has a good look at the many interesting lots on offer in the upcoming
two day Fine Art Auction that is being held on 14th/15th July 2015 in the West Country
Saleroom Complex in Exeter.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks, Head of the Maritime Department, previews the July 2015 Maritime
Sale, which boasts an impressive array of maritime artefacts and nautical antiques.
The specialist sale is one of the very few in the United Kingdom focussing purely
on antiques of maritime interest and will be held at our Westcountry Saleroom Complex
on 1st July 2015 in Exeter, the capital of this sea-faring region.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department, looks at some of the prints on
offer in the upcoming July 2015 Fine Sale and notes their growth in value and reputation.
All good in a contemporary interior!
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Rachel Littlewood reports on the auction house's participation in the annual Michelmore
Charity Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, which saw all three of our team
complete the run in times to be proud of, while being cheered on by Basil (the firm's
canine mascot).
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Silver expert Martin McIlroy looks at current trends in fine silver auctions noting
the value in novelty and concludes that size matters and small is beautiful.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks has thrown up a very rare early model Lincoln Jeffries .177
Air Pistol, which will be auctioned in August 2015, while rummaging around on an
appointment.
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Bidders at our Westcountry saleroom complex in Exeter were treated to a sunny day
and appearances of Raj Bisram and Charles Hanson while they filmed an edition of
Antiques Road Trip at our regular Antiques and Interiors Auction.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department, recounts the life of the late St Ives
based artist Patricia Algar (1939-2013) ahead of the sale of part of her studio
collection on 27th May 2015, which includes works covering her entire
career.
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Chris Hampton, Daniel Goddard and Nic Saintey recently hosted a Call My Bluff
Quiz that raised in excess of £900 for Macmillan Cancer Support at Stokenham in
the South Hams.
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Richard Bearne, Chairman and Head of the Books Department, writes about an important
manuscript that contains a first hand account of the Battle of Waterloo by a senior
officer that will be offered in our next auction of manuscripts in August 2015.
The manuscript is particularly poignant as June 2015 will be the bi-centenary of
the famous battle.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood were delighted to run a Call My Bluff fund raising
quiz in aid of the Exeter Leukemia Fund (ELF) at Exeter Guildhall on 31st March
2015 as part of its ongoing charitable work.
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The Private View for the Lenkiewicz Legacy Sale was an opportunity for those present
to view some major oil paintings by the late Robert Lenkiewicz as well as a range
of other artefacts associated with the renowned Plymouth artist.
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The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Percy Prouse and the Lady
Mayoress, Elaine Prowse, attended the Private View on 17th April 2015 of the April
2015 Fine Art Auction. The reception was held at our Westcountry Saleroom Complex
in Exeter. The event gave invited guests the opportunity to examine the many examples
of fine art in the auction while enjoying sparkling wine and canapes.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews what was an exciting fine sale with the auction witnessing
several fierce bidding battles from those in the room and those competing over the
telephone and the Internet. There were many surprises throughout the auction, which
was spread over two days at the Westcountry Saleroom Complex in Exeter.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Picture Department, surprised by the good results achieved
for the two watercolours by Alfred Heaton Cooper (1864-1029), concludes that the
artist was not just 'a highly acclaimed Victorian artist'.
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Chris Hampton, Managing Director and Head of the Furniture Department, previews
the fine furniture in the upcoming Quarterly Fine Art Auction at our Westcountry
Saleroom Complex in Exeter. The quality furniture ranges from the 17th Century to
the 20th Century.
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Richard Bearne, Chairman and Head of the Books Department, reviews some of the interesting
lots sold in our March 2015 Antiquarian Book Auction. Bidders faced stiff competition
for several lots and a number of items far exceeded their pre-sale estimates.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the upcoming Quarterly Fine Art Auction at our Westcountry
Saleroom Complex in Exeter, for which we will also be accepting live online bids
from the Internet via several platforms. The sale has an impressive array of fine
art on offer and is set to deliver an exciting couple of days of bidding.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks has a look at some of the 20th century furniture in the upcoming
April 2015 Fine Art Auction on 21st/22nd April 2015 while reflecting on the deep
knowledge and expertise of his fellow fine art specialists, which often leads single
owner and lifetime collections to be sold through Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood,
such as the collection of 18th and 19th century children's ceramics that is being
offered in the same sale.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department, previews The Lenkiewicz Legacy
Sale that is being held on Saturday, 28th March 2015 in Exeter with Live
Online Bidding. The auction offers an exciting new opportunity to buy from a carefully
selected group of paintings and artwork by the late Robert Lenkiewicz.
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Richard Bearne, Chairman and Head of the Books Department, writes about events around
the Battle of Waterloo whose bicentenary is celebrated this year and explores the
links with that conflict in the upcoming Antiquarian Book Auction.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks highlights some of the militaria lots on offer in the upcoming
Sporting and Collectors Sale on 25th/26th February 2015 focussing on the Picklehaube
and Merryweather helmets, which actually share the same origins in 16th/17th century
French heavy cavalry helmets.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to announce The Lenkiewicz Legacy
Sale on Saturday, 28th March 2015 at Noon, which will see important works of the
late Robert Lenkiewicz (1941-2002) sold to support The Lenkiewicz Foundation's objective
of establishing a Lenkiewicz Museum on the Barbican in Plymouth.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the January 2015 Fine Art Auction, which saw fierce competition
from telephone and internet bidders alike for a large Turkish carpet that finally
succumbed to a winning bid of £15,000.
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Christopher Hampton, Managing Director and Head of the Furniture Department, has
a look at the wide variety of fine furniture and carpets on offer in the Winter
2015 Fine Sale. Items from a very large Turkish carpet, through country furniture
to thoroughly contemporary furniture feature in the first major sale of 2015.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department, previews the maritime painting
by Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929) believed to have been conceived and sketched on
French brigantine 'Julie of Nantes', which is to be sold in our January 2015 Fine
Art Sale.
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Rachel Littlewood looks forward to the first Fine Art Auction of 2015 by previewing
just some of the exciting lots on offer. The two day sale starts on Tuesday, 27th
January 2015 in our South West of England auction complex.
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Richard Bearne, Chairman of Westcountry Fine Art Auctioneers Bearnes Hampton &
Littlewood, wishes everyone a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks provides a heads up about the upcoming Antiques and Interiors
Auction taking place at our Exeter Salerooms on 9th December 2014, which will see
Tim Wonnacott and the BBC Bargain Hunt team filming on the day. There is a lot on
offer in the sale, making it a good auction for novice bidders to attend. There
is also much that might appeal to students!
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Picture Department, reviews the fine pictures sold in
the Autumn 2014 Fine Sale at the end of October 2014, noting the trend away from
Victorian pictures towards 20th Century British Art, particularly art from the Post
War period.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the star lots that went under the hammer in the Autumn
2014 Fine Sale in the South West of England Auction Complex in Exeter over a two
day period. The highest price was for the Peter Waals (1870-1937) Secretaire Cabinet
realising £34,000.
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Chris Hampton, Managing Director and Head of the Furniture Department, looks at
the wide range of furniture on offer in the upcoming Autumn 2014 Fine Sale, with
furniture to meet all tastes. There is a good selection of period furniture from
18th century onwards as well as some exciting contemporary furniture, including
a ball chair dating from the Swinging Sixties that conjurs up such cult TV series
as The Prisoner.
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Rachel Littlewood casts an eye over the forthcoming Autumn 2014 Fine Sale at our
Westcountry saleroom complex in Exeter. The sale promises a wide range of lots with
examples of fine antique silver dating from 17th century; some stunning jewellery
and watches; an exciting selection of pictures from diverse artists such Birket
Foster and Lenkiewicz; an array of fine antique glassware and ceramics; as well
as some lovely period furniture.
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Daniel Goddard previews a busy six weeks for the Pictures Department with three
picture sales being auctioned. The first is a Selected Pictures auction, which is
followed by a charity auction in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at Michelmores
Solicitors in Exeter culminating in the major picture auction of the Autumn 2014
Fine Sale.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to be supporting Michelmore Solicitors
raise money in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support by auctioning a selection of works
generously donated by a number of local artists on Friday, 17th October 2014.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks and Lucy Marles will be providing free valuations at the Michaelmas
Fair being held at Powderham Castle, the home of The Rt Hon The Earl and Countess
of Devon, on 6th November 2014. Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are sponsoring
the event that is being held in aid of ABF The Soldiers Charity.
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Richard Bearne previews the Autumn 2014 Antiquarian Book Auction, which includes
the usual range of rare books, prints and maps. The sale is being held at the South
West of England Auction Complex in Exeter with online bidding available on several
platforms on 1st October 2014. A particular highlight is a rare first edition of
Bram Stoker's Dracula, which is attracting bids of £2,000-£3,000.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the September 2014 Sporting and Collectors Sale that
is being held in our Exeter salerooms on 3rd/4th September 2014 with live online
bidding for those that cannot be at the auction in person. The sale has an even
greater number of eclectic and unusual items on offer than usual, with considerable
international interest already being shown, stiff competititon is expected over
the two day auction.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department, writes that war, world affairs,
politics and equality were major influences in the work of the artist Bill Mitchell
(1934-2013). A small collection of his artworks will be sold in Exeter on Tuesday,
29th July 2014.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the Summer 2014 Fine Sale, which proved to have many surprises
in store. The two day sale held in our South West of England saleroom complex saw
fierce bidding between Internet and telephone bidders from around the world as well
as those present in the auction rooms themselves.
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Chris Hampton, Managing Director and Head of the Furniture Department, previews
the period furniture on offer in the Summer 2014 Fine Art Sale, which is being held
on 8th/9th July 2014 at our Exeter saleroom complex.
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Daniel Goddard considers the subject of animal paintings while letting slip his
theory that knowing your 'favourites' is good for your soul and revealing how smitten
his colleague Rachel Littlewood is with her new kitten!
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Lucy Marles of the Jewellery and Watch Department previews some of the fine jewellery
and wristwatches on offer in the Watch and Jewellery section of the Summer 2014
Fine Sale that is being held at our Westcountry auction complex in Exeter (and online
with live bidding during the sale).
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Martin McIlroy, Head of the Silver Department, previews the fine silver auction
within the Summer 2014 Fine Sale, which is being held in Exeter with live bidding
support on 7th/8th July 2014. The highlights include English, Dutch, Irish and Russian
silver. There is also a vase by Joseff Hoffman that is expected to fetch four figures.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the two day Summer 2014 Fine Sale, which will be held
at our South West of England saleroom complex in Exeter on 8th/9th July 2014. The
sale has a wide range of fine art on offer, including a fine Chinese carved celadon
jade phoenix and chilong vase and a major painting by the late Robert Lenkiewicz
(1941-2002).
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the next exciting Maritime Sale, which will be held
at our Westcountry saleroom complex in Exeter on Wednesday, 11th June 2014. The
lots on offer include a handwritten note by Admiral Lord Nelson and an impressive
service medal collection for Admiral Sir George Willies Watson (1827-1897).
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Brian Goodison-Blanks writes about an unexpected find of over 200 military medals
from Waterloo to the Second World War, which it is hoped will fetch between £8,000-£10,000
at auction when they go under the hammer during our Autumn 2014 Sporting and Collectors
Sale.
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A quick photo journal of the Private View of the Spring 2014 Fine Art Auction held
on Friday, 25th April 2014 at our West Country saleroom complex in Exeter, where
guests were treated to sparkling wine and delicious canapés.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the sale results for the three day Spring 2014 Fine Art
Auction that was held at our Exeter saleroom complex in the South West of England.
The exciting auction held quite a few surprises with a number of lots exceeding
all expectations.
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Martin McIlroy, Head of the Works of Arts Department, takes a look at the wide
variety of Works of Art lots from around the world that are included in the upcoming
Spring 2014 Fine Sale.
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Martin McIlroy, Head of the Silver Department, previews the silver on offer in the
Spring 2014 Fine Sale that includes an important and rare silver Arts and Crafts
Movement bowl by Charles Robert Ashbee (1863-1942) as well as an impressive Indian
silver pedestal bowl and an 18th Century French silver rococo double salt, which
both have already attracted considerable foreign interest.
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Chris Hampton, Managing Director and Head of the Furniture Department, previews
the extensive selection of furniture being offered in the period furniture auction
of the Spring 2014 Fine Sale, which includes the third tranche of the Nye Furniture
Collection.
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Dan Goddard reviews the upcoming Picture Auction (within the West Country Spring
2014 Fine Sale) with works ranging from Old Master oils to Robert Lenkiewicz portraits.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the three day Spring 2014 Fine Art Auction, which is
being held in Exeter (with live Internet bidding) on 29th/30th April 2014 and 1st
May 2014. The auction has over 1,000 lots with a significant number of Lenkiewicz
paintings and some very interesting furniture and works of art on offer, together
with a rare arts and crafts movement piece of silver by Charles Robert Ashbee. There
is also a good selection of jewellery and watches and some exciting ceramics. Certainly,
not a fine sale to be missed!
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We are making appointments for free home visits, valuations and advice for selling
fine art and antiques at auction on Wednesday, 14th May 2014 in the Bournemouth
area of Dorset. Please call (01392) 413100 to make an appointment.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks, Head of the Maritime and Sporting Department, relishes another
battle between the formidable protagonists of Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson
and Napoleon Bonaparte - this time in our salerooms in Exeter and live over the
Internet on 11th June 2014.
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Chris Hampton, Managing Director and Head of the Furniture Department, is excited
by the consignment of a pair of 16th Century Italian thrones to the Spring 2014
Fine Sale and wonders whether they were originally made for a royal or aristocratic
family or as part of a larger set for a cathedral chapter.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to announce that Charles Stanley will
be sponsoring the private views for our fine sales during 2014.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department, reviews how the market for paintings
by the late Robert Lenkiewicz (1941-2002) has fared since the last Lenkiewicz Studio
Sale six years ago, as the prospect of auctioning more than a dozen pictures
by the artist in the Spring Fine Sale in April 2014 looms.
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Richard Bearne previews the upcoming Antiquarian Book Auction, which has the usual
broad and exciting range of entries. The sale will be held at our Exeter Salerooms
on 19th March 2014.
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Martin McIlroy has a quick look at the railway models in our next Sporting and Collectors'
Auction with names like Bassett Lowke, Hornby, Exley, Bachman and Wrenn featuring
strongly in what promises to be an exciting sale at our newly extended Westcountry
Auction Room Complex.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the Winter 2014 Fine Art Sale, which from the outset was
extremely busy in terms of interest from around the world in the items on offer.
The two day sale itself was frentic with several lots exceeding expectations, many
eventually succumbing after fierce international bidding over the telephone or via
the Internet.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood were delighted to welcome guests to the newly completed
South West of England Auction Centre in Exeter for a private view of their Winter
2014 Fine Art Sale.
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Christopher Hampton casts his eye over the exciting and diverse range of period
furniture being offered in the Winter 2014 Fine Sale, which covers everything from
the Regency period through to 20th Century.
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Richard Bearne previews the interesting and varied fine jewellery on offer in the
upcoming Winter 2014 Fine Sale, which will be held at the newly extended salerooms
in Exeter as well as online via Live Internet Bidding.
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Nic Saintey, Head of Ceramics and Glass, writes about the internationally significant
collection of Waterford Glass (which has provenance of direct descent from the founding
Penrose family) that will be auctioned in the forthcoming Winter 2014 Fine Art Auction.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the Winter 2014 Fine Art Auction, which will be the first
to be held in the newly extended South West of England saleroom complex in Exeter.
The sale has many exciting lots on offer, including an internationally significant
collection of Waterford glass and previously undocumented pottery and paintings
by Charlotte Rhead and other members of her family.
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The final sale to be held at our Honiton salerooms before the business is moved
into our recently extended South West of England auction complex in Exeter was a roaring
success. The auction included the Castle Hill Attic Sale, which proved exciting,
as did the presence of Bargain Hunt and its presenter Tim Wonnacott.
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Two departments at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are currently on a voyage of
discovery as they catalogue the Rhead-Chronin Collection for two upcoming sales.
The collection contains a selection of ceramics, paintings, sketches and ephemera
produced by various members of the Rhead family with direct provenance to them and
includes many patterns and pieces previously unrecorded.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to have received instructions to
auction over 100 surplus items from the attics at Castle Hill (the home of the Earl
and Countess of Arran) following their recent reorganisation. The auction will be
held at our Honiton salerooms on Tuesday, 10th December 2013.
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Christopher Hampton, Managing Director of Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood and Head
of the Furniture Department, looks back at the furniture highlights of 2013, which
include a pair of George III furniture urns attributable to Thomas Chippendale that
sold for £350,000 in our salerooms in Exeter.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Picture Department, reports on the excellent results
achieved in the recent picture auction, which saw a painting by Franz Richard Unterberger
realise £25,000 as well as several others in excess of £20,000.
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The sale of the second part of the Nye Furniture Collection on 25th October 2013
in Honiton immediately followed two frantic days of selling in Exeter as part of
the Autumn 2013 Fine. The Honiton auction offered a select sale of furniture and
saw some good prices on the day.
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Rachel Littlewood of leading Westcountry Fine Art Auctioneers Bearnes Hampton &
Littlewood reviews the Autumn 2013 Fine Art Auction that saw intense Internet and
telephone bidding at the firm's new South West of England Centre of Auction Excellence,
which kept the the sale running until 7:30pm on the second day.
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Martin Mcilroy previews the silver and works of art in the upcoming October 2013
Fine Art Sale that is being held in the newly extended salerooms in Exeter in the
South West of England.
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The second sale of the Nye Furniture Collection will not fail to live up to the
expectations created by the first sale. Again, this sale has a range of interesting
furniture and other effects. The sale will be held on Friday, 25th October 2013
in Honiton as the last of three days of intensive selling across our salerooms,
which will have started in Exeter with our Two Day Fine Sale.
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Jethro Marles, Head of the Jewellery Department, will be providing free valuations
at the Michaelmas Fair being held at Powderham Castle, the home of The Rt Hon The
Earl and Countess of Devon, on 7th November 2013. Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
are sponsoring the event that is being held in aid of ABF The Soldiers Charity.
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Richard Bearne previews the Jewellery auction that forms part of the Autumn 2013
Fine Sale, which has a good selection of fine jewellery, ranging from impressive
rings to wrist watches and amber necklaces, with the earliest piece dating from
the 16th century.
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The Autumn 2013 Fine Sale is one of the largest quarterly fine art auctions that
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood has offered and promises much excitement. The sale
will be auctioneed in the much enlarged premises at St Edmund's Court in Exeter,
which now serves as a Centre of Auction Excellence in the South West of England.
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Nic Saintey, Head of the Glass and Ceramics Department, considers the work of Art
Deco potter Clarice Cliff and her iconic pottery that just seems to capture the
Jazz Age of the 1920s and 1930s.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the upcoming Sporting and Collectors Sale, which
will be held in Honiton in Devon. The sale has some fine antique firearms, weapons
and armour as well as many toys, dolls and teddybears. Live online bidding will
be available for this auction.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are excited to announce that they are greatly expanding
their saleroom facilities in Exeter to form a centre of auction excellence,
having acquired the remainder of St Edmund's Court in Okehampton Street in Exeter
for the purpose.
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Martin McIlroy reviews the Silver and Works of Art in the recent Fine Sale and notes
that in the current world economic situation, it is the Chinese, Indian and Russian
art buyers who are leading the way.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Picture Department, reviews the good results achieved
in the July 2013 picture auction (held as part of our Summer Fine Sale), which showed
plenty of very encouraging signs in terms of pre-sale interest and the high percentage
of lots finding buyers.
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Richard Bearne, Head of the Books and Manuscripts Department, has a sneak look at
the broad range of books including written ephemera in the upcoming Antiquarian
Book Auction on 21st August 2013, which will be held in Honiton with the usual online
bidding platforms available for those further afield or unable to make it to the
saleroom on the day.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Picture Department, previews the upcoming July 2013
Selected Pictures Auction that has a good mix of pictures ranging from 18th century
engravings through to some more modern art.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the results of the Nye Furniture Auction (Part I), which
sold the first part of the Nye Furniture Collection and was held in Honiton on 5th
July 2013. A further auction to sell the collection will be held on 25th October
2013.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the Summer 2013 Fine Sale held in Exeter on 3rd/4th July
2013 that saw the diamond jewellery in the auction achieve some dazzling results,
proving that Diamonds are Forever (selling at auction)!
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are sponsoring the private view of the 'Masters
of the Moor: William and FJ Widgery' exhibition, organised by the Royal Albert Memorial
Museum (RAMM), which opens on 6th July 2013 and runs to 27th July 2013.
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Richard Bearne previews some of the jewellery containing sapphires in the upcoming
fine jewellery auction within the Summer Fine Sale and notes that there is more
to sapphires than meets the eye...
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Rachel Littlewood previews the first of two sales dispersing the Nye Furniture Collection.
The Nye Collection of Fine Furniture was built up by the late Paul Nye. The July
2013 sale comprises the first 137 lots to be offered and will be held at our Honiton
Salerooms with full online bidding support. The second auction will be in October
2013.
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Rachel Littlewood previews the Summer Fine Art Auction, which is being held in Exeter
on 3rd/4th July 2013. There is a wide range of items on offer, which will attract
interest from around the globe.
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Nic Saintey, Head of the Ceramics department, writes about the charms of English
Delft, focusing on Adam and Eve chargers, particularly those made from London Delft
or Bristol Delft.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the Maritime Auction, which will be held in Honiton
on 12th June 2013 with live online bidding. The auction has several lots relating
to Horatio Lord Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson and his flag ship HMS Victory at the
Battle of Trafalgar, including Lord Nelson's signature on a set of Admiralty
Orders.
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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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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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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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Daniel Goddard takes another look at the 20th Century British paintings and sculptures
being offered in the April 2013 Fine Art Sale, which has seen his department flooded
with enquiries. He also previews some of the other pictures included in the auction.
The Fine Sale is definitely going to be exciting, with works by Paul Feiler, Ben
Nicholson and Sir Terry Frost RA included in the auction.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood, the leading Westcountry fine art auctioneers based
in Devon, have been instructed by Philip Andrade Antiques to disperse their remaining
furniture restoration stock. A special Cabinet Maker's Workshop Sale is being
held at the Honiton Salerooms on Thursday, 26th April 2013.
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Nic Saintey, Head of the Ceramics Department, previews the ceramics being offered
in the next two day Fine Art Auction on 24th/25th April 2013, which is being held
in Exeter. The ceramics on offer are wide-ranging and promise an exciting sale.
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Chris Hampton, Managing Director and Head of the Furniture Department, previews
the potential star lot of the April 2013 Fine Sale: a pair of George III Mahogany
Pedestal Urns that can be justifiably described as Chippendale. The Georgian furniture
urns carry a pre-sale estimate of between £120,000 and £160,000.
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Clock consultant Leigh Extence writes about the Gaydon shop regulator that is being
offered for auction in the antique clocks section of the April 2013 Fine Sale (which
is being held in Exeter) and reveals some of the Southwest clockmaker's background,
noting that John Gaydon hailed from a Westcountry family that produced no less
than twenty-six recorded clockmakers and watchmakers.
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The Jewellery section of the April 2013 Fine Sale includes a range of jewellery
set with diamonds. The two day auction will take place in the Exeter salerooms of
the West Country's leading auctioneers and will be accessible to an international
audience through the use of live Internet bidding.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department, previews the fantastic array of
20th Century British painting on offer in our next Fine Art Auction in Exeter on
24th/25th April 2013, which includes significant Newlyn and St Ives school pictures.
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Richard Bearne, Head of the Books and Manuscripts Department, reviews the recent
auction of antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and maps that attracted interest
from around the World.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the upcoming Sporting and Collectors Sale, which
will be held in our Honiton salerooms on 20th March 2013. The auction offers a good
collection of antique firearms as well as Olympic Memorabilia and a wide and eclectic
selection of other sporting and collectors lots.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are holding a special valuation day in conjunction
with the Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Dowell Street, Honiton as part of a special exhibition
celebrating the centenary of the artist's birth in 1913. The Head of our Picture
Department, Daniel Goodard, will be providing free valuation advice on pictures
and prints on Thursday, 21st March 2013 as well as accepting entries for our next
Fine Art Sale in April 2013.
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Nic Saintey reviews the disperal of the Tryhorn Collection of early 18th century
porcelain that went under the hammer in the January 2013 Fine Art Auction with every
piece of the collection selling to achieve a combined total of just over £100,000.
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Daniel Goddard previews the Selected Picture Sale, which will be held in the Exeter
salerooms on Tuesday, 26th February 2013. The auction has a strong selection of
20th Century pictures, including an oil by Alan Cotton, as well as works by Cedric
Chater, Mary Martin and Charles Hardaker.
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Leigh Extence, Clock Consultant, reviews the highlights from the Clock Section of
the January 2013 Fine Art Auction held at our Exeter salerooms. The interest shown
in the mantel, bracket and longcase clocks offered in this auction clearly demonstrates
that clocks remain very popular with buyers at auction.
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Rachel Littlewood reviews the January 2013 Fine Art Sale, which ran over three days
in the Exeter salerooms in Devon from 29th January 2013 to 31st January
2013. The Devon-based auction attracted a lot of international attention and saw
many lots exceed their estimates, resulting in a very successful sale.
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Roger Collicott peruses some of the 17th century and 18th century manuscripts that
form part of the upcoming antiquarian book auction and manuscript sale, which will
be held at Honiton in Devon on Wednesday, 20th February 2013. The earlier documents
have a strong connection with royalty. He also enjoys some of the literary lots
and first editions that are in other sections of this specialist sale, which includes
a number of antiquarian maps.
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Auctioneer Martin McIlroy previews the Works of Art on offer as part of the three
day Fine Art Sale on 29th/30th/31st January 2013 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.
The sale, which will have Internet Live Bidding support from both our English and
Chinese language partners, has already attracted strong interest from prospective
bidders in the Far East, particularly China.
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A number of fine art paintings in the three day fine day sale at the end of January
2013 have already generated considerable interest from buyers who have viewed the
catalogue online.
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Martin McIlroy, Head of the Silver Department, reviews some of the impressive modern
silverware being offered for auction in the upcoming three day Fine Sale on 29th/30th/31st
January 2013 in Exeter that relates to a great British obsession...
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Daniel Goddard presents the case that a number of photographs found in an album
belonging to Col Edmund Gilling Hallewell are actually taken by the founder of the
Photographic Society, Roger Fenton, in 1854.
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Nic Saintey, Head of the Ceramics Department, writes about the upcoming sale of
the important Tryhorn Collection of 18th century European porcelain, which also
has some oriental ceramics. The collection is being offered in a special section
of the January 2013 Fine Sale, which is being held in Exeter on 29th/30th/31st January 2013.
Online bidding will be available for the sale allowing buyers from around the world
to bid in what promises to be a very exciting sale.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the busy Picture Department, looks forward to the start
of 2013 with important 20th Century British, Newlyn and St Ives paintings already
consigned to Fine Art and Specialist Sales well into the coming year.
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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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Chris Hampton, Managing Director of Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood, provides a review
of the fine art auction market in 2012 and offers his predictions for 2013.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to have received instructions to
offer two important World War Two medal groups in the Selected Antiques and Collectables
sale on 20th November 2012.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are delighted to be a part of the second Honiton
Antiques Festival during the week of 12th November 2012 - 17th November 2012.
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Rachel Littlewood provides a quick roundup of the results from the quarterly fine
art sale held in Exeter on 31st October 2012 and 1st November 2012.
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Rachel Littlewood reports that there has been considerable pre-sale interest in
a rare bronze figure by Jules Bastien Lepage, which is being offered for sale in
Devon on 1st November 2012. Prospective buyers will be able to bid in
the Exeter saleroom in person or online via the Internet.
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The upcoming October 2012 Fine Art Sale promises to be exciting, with a range of
interesting lots being offered for auction. Rachel Littlewood previews some of the
highlights being offered in the two day sale, which will start on Wednesday, 31st October 2012.
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The upcoming October 2012 Fine Art Sale at fine art auctioneers Bearnes Hampton
& Littlewood will have one of the largest ceramics sections in years with over
160 lots of fine pottery being offered.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks reviews the September 2012 Sporting and Collectors sale held
on 26th September 2012 in Honiton, Devon. The sale attracted significant
online and telephone bidding, with several lots going to international buyers.
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Martin McIlroy writes about a Chinese Libation Cup from the Kangxi period (1662-1722),
which is to be included in the Autumn 2012 Fine Sale in Exeter.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are pleased to be supporting Dart Sailability again
this year with an antiques valuation day in aid of their work on Thursday, 25th
October 2012 at the Berry Head Hotel in Brixam.
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Daniel Goddard (Head of the Pictures Department) previews some of the lots in the
upcoming Fine Sale to be offered in Exeter on 31st October 2012. The picture section
of the auction is taking shape with several fresh-to-market collections and promises
more than 100 quality picture lots.
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Nic Saintey (Head of the Ceramics and Glass Department) reflects on an exciting
sale in Honiton, which saw every lot sold. The sale attracted an international audience,
with strong online and telephone bidding from both America and Australia as well
as the United Kingdom.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (along with others) are sponsoring the Michaelmas
Fair at Powderham Castle in Devon on Thursday, 8th November 2012, which is run by
ABF The Soldiers' Charity South West branch. We will have two experts providing
free valuations during the day, specialising in Jewellery, Watches, Silver, Collectables
and Militaria.
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Nic Saintey will be presenting a short talk entitled The Tribal Art of England in
the salerooms, Dowell Street, Honiton on the evening of Friday, 7th September 2012.
It is centred around the Stockman Collection of Staffordshire and related ceramics
and will be a light hearted look at some of the more quirky Staffordshire Portrait
figures that are to be offered for sale on Tuesday, 11th September 2012.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews the motor sport lots in the upcoming specialist Sporting
and Collectors sale on Tuesday, 26th September 2012 at the auction rooms
in Honiton, Devon. The lots are formed from the motor sport archive built up by
German motor racing driver Max Werner.
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Norman Alfred William Lindsay's Thieves Kitchen comes-up for sale on 31st October 2012.
The etching depicts a group of deranged, drunken and sinister characters cavorting
and screaming at the mouth of a roaring furnace.
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The Jewellery section of our June 2012 Fine Art Sale had several surprises, with
a number of fine pieces of antique jewellery exceeding their pre-sale estimates
by large margins, reflecting the current demand for these items.
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Paddington Brown, to give him his correct name, is an anthropomorphic bear from
darkest Peru. Dressed in old floppy hat, trade mark duffle coat, and wellington
boots. Polite with impeccable manners, and a love of marmalade sandwiches.
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During August, Nic Saintey (Head of the Ceramics Department) will be blogging his
way through the many and varied items of Staffordshire Pottery in the Stockman
Collection, which has been consigned to Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
for auction.
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The Iliad of Homer, the blind Greek bard, is a marvellous epic tale in verse of
the 10 year siege by the Greeks, and ultimate destruction, of Troy, a city
in what is now Western Turkey.
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The Picture section of our recent fine art sale hosted the usual mix of interesting
pictures from over three centuries containing a very varied subject matter including
portraiture, landscapes, still life and marine.
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Nic Saintey (Ceramics Specialist) of Fine Art Auctioneers Bearnes Hampton &
Littlewood reviews the ceramic lots that were recently sold at auction in Exeter
as part of the firm's Summer Fine Sale.
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The appeal of maritime antiques and the demand for a specialist auction continues,
as seen by the recent success of the Maritime section of Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood's
Fine Sale of 11th and 12th July 2012, held in Exeter, Devon.
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Chris Hampton (Managing Director and Antique Furniture Specialist) reviews the impressive
furniture results of the Summer 2012 Fine Sale held in Exeter over two days in July.
The auction's furniture section saw the top price for the sale when a Mid 18th Century
'Pepys' bookcase went under the hammer for £20,000.
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Richard Bearne (Chairman and Head of the Antiquarian Book Department) previews the
upcoming bi-annual August 2012 Book Sale, which will be held at Honiton in Devon.
The sale includes items of national importance relating to the first transatlantic
flight in 1919 and a three volume set of lithographic prints after drawings by David
Roberts.
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Rachel Littlewood reflects on the scorching success of the Summer Sale, which was
held on 11th and 12th July 2012 in Exeter, Devon. The major highlights of the auction
were items of Westcountry ecclesiastical silver and an 18th century Pepys mahogany
bookcase, which had telephone bidders from around the world competing for them.
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Chris Hampton (Managing Director and Furniture Specialist) writes "The summer quarterly
sale of fine art and antiques includes an interesting and varied selection of furniture
from across the centuries."
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The July 2012 Fine Sale at our Okehampton Street salerooms in Exeter, Devon has
a variety of fine paintings on offer. Daniel Goddard (Head of Picture Department)
reviews the paintings that have caught his eye. The two day sale will start on Wednesday,
11th July 2012.
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The Silver section of our two day Fine Sale (11th/12th July 2012), which
will be offered for auction on the first day of the sale, includes eight lots of
redundant Exeter Parish Silver.
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The upcoming July 2012 Fine Sale at our Okehampton Street salerooms in Exeter, Devon
has a number of interesting jewellery pieces that we preview here. The sale itself
will stretch over two days, starting on Wednesday, 11th July 2012.
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Rachel Littlewood of Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood previews the upcoming July
2012 Fine Sale in Exeter, Devon that has some exciting lots on offer. There are
major items in each section of the auction, which will be spread over two days.
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Nic Saintey (Head of Ceramics) of Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood describes how
a forthcoming collection of Meissen coming up for sale, charts the evolution
of the first European factory to produce porcelain.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks (Sporting Items Specialist) previews the Sporting and Collectors'
Sale, which will be held by Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood at the salerooms in
Dowell Street in Honiton. The sale, which will be held in September 2012, is already
looking very promising and will attract a lot of attention. In particular, the classic
cars and motor racing collectables are expected to attract strong online bidding
from an international audience.
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"In 1558 the Act of Supremacy made Elizabeth I Supreme Governor of the church. In
1559, the Act of Uniformity attempted to reconcile Protestants and Catholics and
return England to the Protestant faith. In further acts passed by Elizabeth, everyone
had to attend church on Sunday, each parish had to have a complete copy of
the Bible in English and each parish had to have a communion cup." writes Martin
McIlroy (Silver Specialist).
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Daniel Goddard (Head of the Picture Department) writes "An impressive single owner
collection of pictures comes under the hammer in Honiton on 19th June 2012, with
the emphasis very much on the west country and west country artists" as he reviews
the entries for the June 2012 Selected Pictures Sale, which will be held at our
auction rooms in Honiton, Devon.
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The stars of the Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood April 2012 Fine Sale jewellery
section were, appropriately enough, the diamonds. Several spectacular diamond-mounted
pieces found new homes and it was these, along with some of the more interesting
antique jewellery which were the outstanding lots.
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"The fateful maiden voyage of the Titanic 100 years ago has intrigued and fascinated
many with the opulence of the ship and the tragedy of the lives lost." writes Brian
Goodison-Blanks (Maritime Specialist) as he previews the maritime items in the upcoming
Fine Sale, which will be held on 11th July 2012 in Exeter, Devon.
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The Spring 2012 quarterly Fine Sale offering of selected furniture produced some
encouraging results.
For too long a time there has been heard the lamentations of the weakness in the
'brown furniture' market and just as the recession in the UK economy which dips
into and out of marginal growth, one has to accept the status quo and get on with
it.
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Something didn't smell right, something fishy was going on when Lot 41, a Georgian
vinaigrette, was offered for Sale - but not just any vinaigrette - this one was
modelled as an articulated fish. Vinaigrettes were used to hold smelling salts or
sponges, soaked in sweet smelling liquids, to be held close to the nose and remove
the smell of Georgian streets.
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Martin McIlroy ponders an Art Deco Tea Service, by Charles Boynton, and concludes
"If Hercule Poirot was to taste a Devon cream tea, then this is the service that
would have poured the tea..."
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Fans are slowly coming back as an area for collecting and Chinese carved ivory brise
fans are being avidly bought by the Chinese.
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Of all the tinplate clockwork toy cars produced in the 20th century, none is
more iconic the Alfa Romeo P2 produced by the French firm CIJ (Compagnie Industrielle
du Jouet).
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The April 2012 Fine Painting sale was a great success with over 90% of the
lots selling, many for clients in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. A group of ten Archibald
Thorburn watercolours and drawings from two different collections in Somerset and
Devon all sold for a total in excess of £17,000; the most popular being the unmistakeable
Snipe Amongst Grasses at £4,200.
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The highlight of the Works of Art section of our April 2012 Fine Art Sale held in
Exeter (Devon) was undoubtedly the sale of the early 19th century Indian carved
ivory chess set. Consigned by a client living in the heart of Devon, it was discovered
by Andrew Thomas of our Insurance Valuations Department It provided a chance for
chess collectors' around the world to bid on an unusual and potentially rare chess
set. After frantic bidding, the chess set finally realised £17,000.
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Nic Saintey (Ceramics Specialist) muses over Lot 577 in the Ceramics and Glass section
of the April 2012 Fine Sale. The ceramic plate was catalogued as probably being
Bristol Delft, but during viewing it soon became apparent that the prototype was
made a little further up the River Severn...
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Are you looking to sell an item of fine art in one of our upcoming specialist sales?
We regularly hold such sales throughout the year that attract interest from not
just United Kingdom buyers but also from an international audience who can bid electronically
using the Internet.
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Heading into an Easter weekend with the potential of snow seems a gloomy prospect.
However, Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood's sale of Antiques and Collectables including
Silver and Jewellery is a brighter outlook in more ways than one.
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Amongst the numerous objects in the Works of Art section of our forthcoming Fine
Art Sale on 18th and 19th April 2012, one word can be used to characterise many
of them - Ivory. Ivory has been used around the world over thousands of years for
ornament and decoration and examples of work from Japan, China, India and Europe,
are all represented.
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There are a number of long case clocks and a ship's chronometer in our April 2012
Fine Sale in Exeter. This article previews some of these lots, which have stories
to tell of their maker's untimely deaths, hastened marriages and multiple children!
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The antique furniture section of the April 2012 quarterly fine sale provides a good
cross section of oak and mahogany. This round up looks at a range of furniture on
offer, from the epoch of William and Mary, through the Georgian and Regency periods,
to the Victorian era.
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The Surrealist potter and painter Sam Haile met Marianne de Trey and they married
in 1938. Sam Haile was interested in the Surrealist work of contemporaries like
Picasso, Klee and Henry Moore. A watercolour by Sam Haile of his exploration of
the Alps entitled Giffre at Morillon, Haute Savoie with provenance to the
Private Collection of Marianne de Trey is being offered for auction in our Fine
Art Sale in April. The estimate for the watercolour is £600-£800.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood's April 2012 Fine Art Sale includes an exciting
collection of antique and modern jewellery, which will be of interest to collectors
as well as those looking for a special piece for an important occasion or everyday
wear. Auction is a wonderful way of buying jewellery as pieces can be acquired at
a far more modest cost than at a retail jewellers.
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Amongst the silver to be offered in our Fine Sale on the 18th April 2012,
there is the usual assortment of examples of English silversmith's art. From salvers
to candlesticks, flatware to porringers, all are represented in this sale.
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Roger Collicott previews the upcoming antiquarian book auction, which will be held
at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood's Dowell Street salerooms in Honiton on Wednesday,
28th March 2012.
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A review of the Sporting & Collectors' Sale, which was held at Bearnes Hampton
& Littlewood's Dowell Street salerooms in Honiton on Wednesday, 29th February
2012.
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A preview of the upcoming antiques and selected silver and jewellery auction, which
will be held at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood's Dowell Street salerooms in Honiton
on Wednesday, 13th March 2012.
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Nic Saintey previews the forthcoming fine art sale, which is to be held over two
days in Exeter (Devon) on 25th and 26th January 2012, which is already generating
considerable interest.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks previews some of the exciting maritime lots being offered
in the forthcoming fine art sale, which is to be held over two days in Exeter (Devon)
on 25th and 26th January 2012.
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With its 85 dealers, two firms of auctioneers and numerous associated specialist
firms, Honiton can be justly proud of its reputation as the antiques centre of the
South West. On 14th-20th November 2011, all of those businesses will join forces
for the first ever Honiton Antiques Festival – part of National Antiques
Week, which is being celebrated around the country.
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Nic Saintey, Head of Ceramics and Glass at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood, previews
the October 2011 Fine Art Auction, which is being held by the auction house on Wednesday,
19th October 2011 and Thursday, 20th October 2011 in Exeter,
Devon.
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Roger Collicot (Book Specialist) reviews the succesful antiquarian book sale that
was recently held in our Dowell Street salerooms in Honiton.
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Daniel Goddard (Head of the Picture Department) talks about the upcoming selected
pictures sale to be held in Exeter on Tuesday, 6th September 2011 and
notes that these successful Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood sales are now three
years old.
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Roger Collicott, the book specialist at Bearnes, Hampton & Littlewood previews
the 'star' item in the September 2011 Antiquarian Book Sale, which is being held
in Honiton on Thursday, 1st September 2011.
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Nic Saintey reviews the July 2011 Fine Art Sale held in Exeter, which saw a Ngombe
Tribal Stool fetch £16,500 and a piece of pale celadon jade make £40,000. He also
notes that the furniture market is still strong for the right pieces, after he reflects
that a George III mahogany serpentine fronted serving table reached £21,000.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood (along with others) are sponsoring the Michaelmas
Fair at Powderham Castle in aid of the ABF The Soldiers' Charity South West branch
on Thursday, 3rd November 2011.
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Nic Saintey provides a quick preview of some of the interesting lots being offered
by Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood in our July 2011 Fine Art Sale, which includes
pieces by Mary Fedden, Archibald Thorburn, David Shepherd, Faberge and Rolex as
well as some Chinese Jade and a grotesque 'Martin Bros' spoon warmer.
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There was a very positive and enthusiastic response, writes Daniel Goddard (Head
of Pictures at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood), to the variety of pictures
in the 7th June 2011 Selected Picture Sale in Honiton and by all accounts the salerooms
looked fantastic with a wide range of Modern British rubbing shoulders with minor
Dutch Old Masters.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks, the Maritime Specialist at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood,
writes about the June 2011 Maritime Sale, which brought many people to the Exeter
saleroom on the day.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks, the Maritime Specialist at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood,
previews the upcoming Maritime Sale in Exeter, Devon. The sale has a range of items
for all collectors and enthusiasts, as well as a couple of interesting historical
pieces to attract a wider audience.
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Daniel Goddard, Head of the Pictures Department at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood,
reviews the 7th June 2011 sale in Honiton, Devon, which has lots to offer collectors
of British 20th Century Paintings and Pottery.
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Roger Collicott, Book Consultant at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood, reviews the
March 2011 book sale, which achieved the highest price for a single item since Bearne's
and Hampton & Littlewood merged.
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Whilst it is the high value items we auctioneers make most noise about, it is often
those items that display a great deal of time and effort in the making, but seem
eminently affordable, or the more novel, obscure or abstract items that make the
Fine Sale so appealing and dare I say eclectic at times.
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The next book sale at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood promises to be very good.
An exciting discovery in a house clearance by one of Bearnes Hampton & Littlewoods'
valuers has unearthed a rare Captain Cook book, which will be the highpoint of the
sale on 30th March 2011 in Honiton.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks reviews a collection of original works by the Victorian ornithological
artist JW Ludlow, which has recently been discovered in Devon by the fine art auctioneers.
The collection, along with other items, is being offered for sale on 16th February 2011
at Honiton as part of the Sporting and Collectors Sale.
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Nic Saintey talks about the upcoming January 2011 Fine Art Sale to be held by Bearnes
Hampton & Littlewood at the auction rooms in Exeter, on 26th January 2011
and 27th January 2011.
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Brian Goodison-Blanks reviews the first Selected Fine Art Sale held by Bearnes Hampton
& Littlewood at the auction rooms in Honiton, on 23rd November 2010.
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A review of the Book, Prints and Map Sale held at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
at the Salerooms in Dowell Street, Honiton, on 29th September 2010, by book consultant
Roger Collicott.
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The Autumn 2010 Fine Sale has nearly 750 lots of selected Silver, Jewellery, Paintings,
Ceramics, Works of Art, Clocks and Furniture with estimates from £100-£15,000. The
items are being offered for sale on 20th and 21st October 2010 in Exeter.
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Extending the range of sales and services available to our clients, Bearnes Hampton
& Littlewood are offering several classic cars and a motorbike in the sale on
23rd November 2010 in Honiton.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood held a successful auction of sporting, country
pursuits and collectors items in Honiton on 4th August 2010.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are holding an auction of maritime and nautical
related items in Exeter on 16th June 2010. Notable lots include an oil
on canvas by Arthur Briscoe (1873-1943) and a Turkish bronze cannon captured by
Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are holding an auction of sporting, country pursuits
and collectors items to be held in Honiton on 4th August 2010.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood are currently inviting entries for an auction of
maritime and nautical related items to be held in Exeter on 16th June 2010.
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Our jewellery expert Jethro Marles will be at special valuation days at our Honiton
salerooms during May 2010 to advise on jewellery that you may be considering selling.
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It is a year since the merging of Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood and already we
are expanding Eastwards in the county of Devon into the antiques centre and market
town of Honiton.
We have re-opened the long established auction room in Dowell Street, Honiton, with
the first auction of antiques, collectables, silver and jewellery being held there
on 16th February 2010.
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Richard Bearne, Chairman of Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood, announced on Friday,
3rd July 2009 that the fine art auction house would be re-opening the salerooms
in Dowell Street, Honiton in January 2010 when they are vacated by Bonhams.
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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood will be auctioning over a hundred pieces of
donated art at our Okehampton Street salerooms for The Chestnut Appeal for Prostate
Cancer on 10th May 2009. The sale will be on view to the general public on 8th May 2009
and 9th May 2009.
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Nic Saintey takes a brief glance at a few interesting lots in the first fine art
sale of 2009, which will be offered on 28th-29th January 2009 at our Okehampton
Street Salerooms in Exeter.
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Some of the results from the Lenkiewicz 2008, which lasted over nine hours, saw
over 3,000 people attend and achieved a world record for a painting by Robert
Lenkiewicz. The auction made £2.1m.
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A rare archive of Waynman Dixon, one of the people responsible for bringing Cleopatra's
Needle to London will be included in the forthcoming quarterly auction to be held
on 30th January 2008.
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The archive of Madame Handley Seymour, the exclusive London dressmaker from the
1920s to the 1940s, with Royal appointments from Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth,
the Queen Mother, will be offered for sale in the quarterly fine sale to be held
on 30th January 2008.
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A collection of artefacts related to Lord Byron and his descendants were eagerly
snapped up at auction by collectors for an astonishing £176,570 five times
the figure expected.
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Ethelbert White (1891-1972) was a painter, illustrator, wood engraver and poster
designer, born in Isleworth, Middlesex. He attended St John's Wood Art School and
became friends with Mark Gerter and CRW Nevinson and was a regular exhibitor at
the RWS and RA.
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Items from Greenway House in South Devon, the former home of the Queen of crime
writers Dame Agatha Christie, were eagerly snapped up at auction by collectors and
her many fans for an astonishing £303,000 today (Tuesday, 12th September 2006)
– double the figure expected.
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A unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is in store for collectors and Agatha
Christie enthusiasts on Tuesday September 12th at Bearne's in Exeter when the family
offer at auction a selection of items from her former home at Greenway House, Churston
Ferrers, South Devon.
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When Robert Lenkiewicz died on 5th August 2002, there was work in progress at seven
different studios on and around The Barbican in Plymouth. Lenkiewicz had kept the
existence of these studios unknown to all but a few and for a long period it was
unclear whether all The Painter's private and secret places had been found. As the
situation became clearer the studios revealed a fascinating indication of the working
practice of the man and a glimpse into his lifestyle.
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When fine art valuer and auctioneer Daniel Goddard was commissioned to help deal
with the estate of the late Plymouth artist Robert Lenkiewicz, little did he anticipate
the scale of the task ahead.
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There was huge public interest and high prices paid at an auction sale of West Country
railway memorabilia and model trains in Exeter on 30th October 2002, which realised
some £72,000.
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