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The Decorative House: Antiques & Interiors
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The Decorative House: Antiques & Interiors

Specialist Antiques & Interiors auction

Antiques, mid century modern furniture and decorative objects, silver and jewellery

Auction dates
04 May 2024 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
03 May 2024 09:30 - 17:00 BST
04 May 2024 09:30 - 11:00 BST
Auction currency
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There are 228 lots within this auction
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John Cook, R.S.A., R.B.A. (1867-1923), Isle Ornsay (Skye), signed lower right and dated 1915, oil on
Lot 500
John Cook, R.S.A., R.B.A. (1867-1923), Isle Ornsay (Skye), signed lower right and dated 1915, oil on
240 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Ernest Archibald Taylor (Scottish, 1874-1951), "Washing, High Corrie, Arran", signed in pencil lower
Lot 501
Ernest Archibald Taylor (Scottish, 1874-1951), "Washing, High Corrie, Arran", signed in pencil lower
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Alexander Artamonov (Russian, Contemporary), Still Life with Wildflowers, signed lower right, oil on
Lot 502
Alexander Artamonov (Russian, Contemporary), Still Life with Wildflowers, signed lower right, oil on
140 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Anthony Green R.A. (British, 1939-2023), Still Life with Chrysanthemums, Fruit and Mug, signed and
Lot 503
Anthony Green R.A. (British, 1939-2023), Still Life with Chrysanthemums, Fruit and Mug, signed and
130 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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William James Laidlaw Baillie, C.B.E., P.R.S.A., R.S.W., H.R.A. (Scottish, 1923-2011), "Pink
Lot 504
William James Laidlaw Baillie, C.B.E., P.R.S.A., R.S.W., H.R.A. (Scottish, 1923-2011), "Pink
400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Josephine Graham, (Scottish, b. 1930) 'Autumn Doves', signed lower right, oil on canvas, framed.
Lot 505
Josephine Graham, (Scottish, b. 1930) 'Autumn Doves', signed lower right, oil on canvas, framed.
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Sir Robin Philipson R.A., R.S.A., R.S.W., R.G.I., D.Litt, L.L.D. (Scottish, 1916-1992), Peach and
Lot 506
Sir Robin Philipson R.A., R.S.A., R.S.W., R.G.I., D.Litt, L.L.D. (Scottish, 1916-1992), Peach and
0 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Scottie Wilson (Scottish, 1888-1972), Birds in a Blossoming Tree, signed lower right, watercolour,
Lot 507
Scottie Wilson (Scottish, 1888-1972), Birds in a Blossoming Tree, signed lower right, watercolour,
550 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Attributed to Jack Firth R.S.W. (Scottish, 1917-2010), Abstract Study, gouache, framed, inscribed "
Lot 508
Attributed to Jack Firth R.S.W. (Scottish, 1917-2010), Abstract Study, gouache, framed, inscribed "
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An album containing a quantity of sketches by various hands, 19th century including: Adalbert Johann
Lot 509
An album containing a quantity of sketches by various hands, 19th century including: Adalbert Johann
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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John Duncan Fergusson R.B.A. (Scottish, 1874-1961), Study of a Lady in a Large Hat, charcoal. 15cm
Lot 510
John Duncan Fergusson R.B.A. (Scottish, 1874-1961), Study of a Lady in a Large Hat, charcoal. 15cm
0 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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English School, c. 1830, Portrait of a Lady in a Lace Mob Cap, half-length, oil on canvas, in a (
Lot 511
English School, c. 1830, Portrait of a Lady in a Lace Mob Cap, half-length, oil on canvas, in a (
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Robert Burns H.R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1869-1941), St. Cecilia, a design purported to be for Crawf
Lot 512
Robert Burns H.R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1869-1941), St. Cecilia, a design purported to be for Crawf
300 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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Circle of George Henry R.S.A., R.S.W. (1858-1943), Young Girls with Swans and Water Lilies,
Lot 513
Circle of George Henry R.S.A., R.S.W. (1858-1943), Young Girls with Swans and Water Lilies,
200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Henry Muhrman (American, 1854-1916), Children Playing in a Field, signed lower right, pastel,
Lot 514
Henry Muhrman (American, 1854-1916), Children Playing in a Field, signed lower right, pastel,
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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John Theodore Fardley Kenney (British, 1911-1972) "Fox on the Beacon", signed lower right and
Lot 515
John Theodore Fardley Kenney (British, 1911-1972) "Fox on the Beacon", signed lower right and
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), Bar de Villeneuve, signed lower left and dated (19)58,
Lot 516
Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), Bar de Villeneuve, signed lower left and dated (19)58,
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), A Winter Landscape, signed lower right, pastel, framed. 14cm by
Lot 517
Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), A Winter Landscape, signed lower right, pastel, framed. 14cm by
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), A Continental Harbour, mixed media, unsigned, framed. 13cm by
Lot 518
Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), A Continental Harbour, mixed media, unsigned, framed. 13cm by
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), "The Extra", signed lower left and dated (19)43, oil on
Lot 519
Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), "The Extra", signed lower left and dated (19)43, oil on
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), A Scottish East Coast Village, signed lower right, pastel and
Lot 520
Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), A Scottish East Coast Village, signed lower right, pastel and
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), "Primary III, Path-Head", signed lower left, pastel, label
Lot 521
Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), "Primary III, Path-Head", signed lower left, pastel, label
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), "The Edinburgh Basin", signed lower right, oil on board,
Lot 522
Hamish Lawrie (Scottish, 1919-1987), "The Edinburgh Basin", signed lower right, oil on board,
240 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Jerzy Marek (Polish ,1925-2014), "Highland View", signed lower right, oil on panel, titled verso and
Lot 523
Jerzy Marek (Polish ,1925-2014), "Highland View", signed lower right, oil on panel, titled verso and
300 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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Ally Thompson (Scottish, 1955-2016), Road to Eternity, signed lower right and dated (19)88, oil on
Lot 524
Ally Thompson (Scottish, 1955-2016), Road to Eternity, signed lower right and dated (19)88, oil on
220 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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Adrian Wiszniewski, A.R.S.A. (Scottish, b. 1958), "Crab", monogrammed and dated (19)92,
Lot 525
Adrian Wiszniewski, A.R.S.A. (Scottish, b. 1958), "Crab", monogrammed and dated (19)92,
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Perpetua Pope (Scottish, 1916-2013), Assisi from Above, signed lower left, oil on board, framed.
Lot 526
Perpetua Pope (Scottish, 1916-2013), Assisi from Above, signed lower left, oil on board, framed.
130 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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After James Gillray, "The Rake's Progress at University", plates 1-5 (complete), published by H.
Lot 527
After James Gillray, "The Rake's Progress at University", plates 1-5 (complete), published by H.
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A set of eight Natural History coloured engravings of reptiles and birds, c. 1820-30, pub. by Thomas
Lot 528
A set of eight Natural History coloured engravings of reptiles and birds, c. 1820-30, pub. by Thomas
150 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A set of eight Natural History coloured engravings of dogs, big cats and other mammals, c. 1820-
Lot 529
A set of eight Natural History coloured engravings of dogs, big cats and other mammals, c. 1820-
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A set of nine Natural History coloured engravings of bison, bears and other mammals, c. 1820-30,
Lot 530
A set of nine Natural History coloured engravings of bison, bears and other mammals, c. 1820-30,
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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After Charles Le Brun (1616-1690), Bowles's Passions of the Soul, a group of fifteen sanguine/
Lot 531
After Charles Le Brun (1616-1690), Bowles's Passions of the Soul, a group of fifteen sanguine/
60 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Umbra Solis, The Shadow of the Sun, screenprint,
Lot 532
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Umbra Solis, The Shadow of the Sun, screenprint,
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Ajar, screenprint on gold paper, 1967, framed.
Lot 533
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Ajar, screenprint on gold paper, 1967, framed.
650 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Fish, Cork, Net, screenprint 1968, framed. 37.
Lot 534
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Fish, Cork, Net, screenprint 1968, framed. 37.
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Sea Poppy Two, screenprint 1965, image 33.5cm by
Lot 535
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Sea Poppy Two, screenprint 1965, image 33.5cm by
240 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Homage to Mozart, with Ron Costley, screenprint,
Lot 536
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Homage to Mozart, with Ron Costley, screenprint,
180 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Star/Steer, screenprint, 1968, from the edition of
Lot 537
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Star/Steer, screenprint, 1968, from the edition of
190 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), The Little Seamstress, with Richard Demarco,
Lot 538
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), The Little Seamstress, with Richard Demarco,
110 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), La Belle Hollandaise, screenprint 1967, in a
Lot 539
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), La Belle Hollandaise, screenprint 1967, in a
90 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Dame Elizabeth Blackadder O.B.E., R.A., R.S.A., R.G.I., D. Litt. (Scottish, 1931-2021), Haiku
Lot 540
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder O.B.E., R.A., R.S.A., R.G.I., D. Litt. (Scottish, 1931-2021), Haiku
700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Marc Chagall (French, 1887-1985), A Plate from La Feerie et Le Royaume (1 work), lithograph in
Lot 541
Marc Chagall (French, 1887-1985), A Plate from La Feerie et Le Royaume (1 work), lithograph in
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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George Braque (1882-1963), Exhibition Poster, "Oeuvre Graphique", Galerie Nicolas Rauch, Geneva,
Lot 542
George Braque (1882-1963), Exhibition Poster, "Oeuvre Graphique", Galerie Nicolas Rauch, Geneva,
90 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Emile Antoine Verpilleux (Belgian/English 1888-1964), Figure by a Tree, signed in pencil, dated
Lot 543
Emile Antoine Verpilleux (Belgian/English 1888-1964), Figure by a Tree, signed in pencil, dated
120 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Richard Lindner (German/American,1901-1978) Room for Rent, lithograph on wove paper, framed (framing
Lot 544
Richard Lindner (German/American,1901-1978) Room for Rent, lithograph on wove paper, framed (framing
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Yago Pericot (Spanish, 1929-2018) Robot Man, signed lower right, ed. 17/35, lithograph, framed. 56cm
Lot 545
Yago Pericot (Spanish, 1929-2018) Robot Man, signed lower right, ed. 17/35, lithograph, framed. 56cm
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Ken Currie (Scottish, b. 1960), "Suspended Skeleton", signed, indistinctly dated, titled and further
Lot 546
Ken Currie (Scottish, b. 1960), "Suspended Skeleton", signed, indistinctly dated, titled and further
340 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Ken Currie (Scottish, b. 1960), "As Yet Untitled", signed, dated 2006, titled and further
Lot 547
Ken Currie (Scottish, b. 1960), "As Yet Untitled", signed, dated 2006, titled and further
400 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Wagenhaer (Lucas Janszoon), "A True Description of the Sea Coastes betweene Bambourgh and Aberdyne",
Lot 548
Wagenhaer (Lucas Janszoon), "A True Description of the Sea Coastes betweene Bambourgh and Aberdyne",
420 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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"Prospect of Leith from the East - the Right Hon. Sir James Fleming, Lord Provost of ye City of
Lot 549
"Prospect of Leith from the East - the Right Hon. Sir James Fleming, Lord Provost of ye City of
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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After the Antique, a bronze figure of a standing female bather, unsigned, mounted on a marble
Lot 550
After the Antique, a bronze figure of a standing female bather, unsigned, mounted on a marble
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Archibald MacFarlane Shannan A.R.S.A. (Scottish, 1850-1915), "The Idyll", a terracotta maquette,
Lot 551
Archibald MacFarlane Shannan A.R.S.A. (Scottish, 1850-1915), "The Idyll", a terracotta maquette,
400 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Attributed to Sophia Rosamond Praeger M.B.E. (Irish, 1867-1954), a wax maquette of a Child with a
Lot 552
Attributed to Sophia Rosamond Praeger M.B.E. (Irish, 1867-1954), a wax maquette of a Child with a
40 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Mark Gibbs (British, Contemporary), "Flying the Black Pennon", a mixed media sculpture of a
Lot 553
Mark Gibbs (British, Contemporary), "Flying the Black Pennon", a mixed media sculpture of a
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A monumental Meiji period Japanese Arita yaki sometsuke porcelain blue and white dish painted with
Lot 554
A monumental Meiji period Japanese Arita yaki sometsuke porcelain blue and white dish painted with
300 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese porcelain vase in an oxblood glaze, of baluster form, mounted as a table lamp, on an
Lot 555
A Chinese porcelain vase in an oxblood glaze, of baluster form, mounted as a table lamp, on an
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain ovoid jar, probably Kangxi period, painted with shaped cartouches
Lot 556
A Chinese blue and white porcelain ovoid jar, probably Kangxi period, painted with shaped cartouches
50 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A set of four large Japanese silk embroidered panels, Meiji/Taisho Period, each worked in polychrome
Lot 557
A set of four large Japanese silk embroidered panels, Meiji/Taisho Period, each worked in polychrome
200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese silk embroidered panel, c. 1900, worked in polychrome and gilt threads with bats and
Lot 558
A Chinese silk embroidered panel, c. 1900, worked in polychrome and gilt threads with bats and
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Chinese School, late 19th century, a set of eleven portraits, a seated male and female dignitary
Lot 559
Chinese School, late 19th century, a set of eleven portraits, a seated male and female dignitary
75 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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