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

Antique & Decorators auction

Antiques & Fine art auction

Auction dates
24 Jul 2021 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
19 Jul 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
20 Jul 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
21 Jul 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
22 Jul 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
23 Jul 2021 10:00 - 17:00 BST
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Negretti & Zambra, a large advertising "thermometer", c. 1920, printed in gilt and colours with
Lot 61
Negretti & Zambra, a large advertising "thermometer", c. 1920, printed in gilt and colours with
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of West African bronze arm guards or cuffs, possibly Benin, each worked with concentric
Lot 62
A pair of West African bronze arm guards or cuffs, possibly Benin, each worked with concentric
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A small African bronze decorative mask, possibly Baule, cast with bulging eyes and elaborate
Lot 63
A small African bronze decorative mask, possibly Baule, cast with bulging eyes and elaborate
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A coconut shell and carved wooden ladle, possibly Papua, New Guinea, the handle carved in relief
Lot 64
A coconut shell and carved wooden ladle, possibly Papua, New Guinea, the handle carved in relief
20 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A group of ethnographia comprising: a gourd vessel, with leather strap handle and decorated with
Lot 65
A group of ethnographia comprising: a gourd vessel, with leather strap handle and decorated with
45 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An early 20th century silver-mounted tortoiseshell and bamboo walking cane, the handle modelled in
Lot 66
An early 20th century silver-mounted tortoiseshell and bamboo walking cane, the handle modelled in
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A large neon advertising sign for Riley Cars, in a lozenge-shaped frame. 59cm by 102cm
Lot 67
A large neon advertising sign for Riley Cars, in a lozenge-shaped frame. 59cm by 102cm
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A carved stone mortar, roughly-hewn, with hollowed-out well, possibly Bronze Age. 15cm by 21cm by
Lot 68
A carved stone mortar, roughly-hewn, with hollowed-out well, possibly Bronze Age. 15cm by 21cm by
140 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Stamps: a rare first issue commemorating the First Definitive Issue of Postage Stamps by the
Lot 69
Stamps: a rare first issue commemorating the First Definitive Issue of Postage Stamps by the
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Bordeaux: a case of twelve bottles of Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 1974, Margaux, 73cl, good fill
Lot 70
Bordeaux: a case of twelve bottles of Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 1974, Margaux, 73cl, good fill
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Whisky: Big T Scotch Whisky, produce of over five years, blended and bottled by the Tomatin
Lot 71
Whisky: Big T Scotch Whisky, produce of over five years, blended and bottled by the Tomatin
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Whisky: Auld Acrimony, twelve year old vatted malt Scotch Whisky, 43%, 75cl, 3 bottles (3)
Lot 72
Whisky: Auld Acrimony, twelve year old vatted malt Scotch Whisky, 43%, 75cl, 3 bottles (3)
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Whisky: Glenmorangie, Ten Years Old, Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 40%, 4 bottles, 70cl,
Lot 73
Whisky: Glenmorangie, Ten Years Old, Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 40%, 4 bottles, 70cl,
200 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Whisky: Glenmorangie, Ten Years Old, Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 40%, 4 bottles, 70cl,
Lot 74
Whisky: Glenmorangie, Ten Years Old, Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 40%, 4 bottles, 70cl,
150 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Bordeaux: Chateau Petrus Pomerol, 1983, 1 bottle, 75cl.
Lot 75
Bordeaux: Chateau Petrus Pomerol, 1983, 1 bottle, 75cl.
320 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Vintage port: Alto Douro 1963, S.V. Borges & Irmao, 75cl, with seal.
Lot 76
Vintage port: Alto Douro 1963, S.V. Borges & Irmao, 75cl, with seal.
110 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Christopher Hussey, The Works of Robert Lorimer, 1st edition, pub. 1931, illus. quarto, original
Lot 77
Christopher Hussey, The Works of Robert Lorimer, 1st edition, pub. 1931, illus. quarto, original
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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"Sangs of the Lowlands of Scotland, carefully compared with the original editions (by Alex
Lot 78
"Sangs of the Lowlands of Scotland, carefully compared with the original editions (by Alex
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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George Long (translator), The XII Books of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, pub. George Bell & Sons,
Lot 79
George Long (translator), The XII Books of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, pub. George Bell & Sons,
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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John Spotswood, The History of the Church of Scotland, pub. Royston, London 1655, folio, engraved
Lot 80
John Spotswood, The History of the Church of Scotland, pub. Royston, London 1655, folio, engraved
25 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Sir William Fraser, "Illustrations of the Red Book of Menteith", pub. Edinburgh 1881, volume 1 (of
Lot 81
Sir William Fraser, "Illustrations of the Red Book of Menteith", pub. Edinburgh 1881, volume 1 (of
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Alexander J. Warden, "Angus or Forfarshire, The Land and People", pub. Alexander, Dundee, c. 1880-
Lot 82
Alexander J. Warden, "Angus or Forfarshire, The Land and People", pub. Alexander, Dundee, c. 1880-
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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William Fordyce, "The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham", pub. Fullarton &
Lot 83
William Fordyce, "The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham", pub. Fullarton &
40 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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•Sir Robin Philipson R.A., P.R.S.A., F.R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1916-1992), Christmas Card 1987,
Lot 84
•Sir Robin Philipson R.A., P.R.S.A., F.R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1916-1992), Christmas Card 1987,
110 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Philip Mercier (fl. late 18th Century), "East View of Edinburgh and Holy Rood House from the Kings
Lot 85
Philip Mercier (fl. late 18th Century), "East View of Edinburgh and Holy Rood House from the Kings
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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•Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.A. (Scottish, 1920-2014), Insignia for the Little White Horse, limited
Lot 86
•Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.A. (Scottish, 1920-2014), Insignia for the Little White Horse, limited
340 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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•James Morrison R.S.A., R.S.W., L.L.D., (Scottish, b. 1932), Abstract Landscape, signed in pencil
Lot 87
•James Morrison R.S.A., R.S.W., L.L.D., (Scottish, b. 1932), Abstract Landscape, signed in pencil
500 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Patricia Douthwaite (Scottish, 1939-2002), "Stick Doll", crayon and oil (?) and card, signed in
Lot 88
Patricia Douthwaite (Scottish, 1939-2002), "Stick Doll", crayon and oil (?) and card, signed in
300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Jan Miense Molenaer (Haarlem, c. 1610-1668), A Tavern Interior with Figures Playing with a Dog,
Lot 89
Jan Miense Molenaer (Haarlem, c. 1610-1668), A Tavern Interior with Figures Playing with a Dog,
3,300 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Attributed to Louisa Sharpe (British, 1798-1843), Portrait of a Young Lady Seated on a Sofa,
Lot 90
Attributed to Louisa Sharpe (British, 1798-1843), Portrait of a Young Lady Seated on a Sofa,
440 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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English School, c. 1790, Portrait of a Lady (traditionally identified as Lady Anne Ward), half-
Lot 91
English School, c. 1790, Portrait of a Lady (traditionally identified as Lady Anne Ward), half-
2,800 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Attributed to Benjamin Wilson (1721-1788), Portrait of a Gentleman, half-length, in wig, brown
Lot 92
Attributed to Benjamin Wilson (1721-1788), Portrait of a Gentleman, half-length, in wig, brown
750 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Attributed to Benjamin Wilson (1721-1788), Portrait of a Lady, half-length, in a lace-trimmed cap
Lot 93
Attributed to Benjamin Wilson (1721-1788), Portrait of a Lady, half-length, in a lace-trimmed cap
380 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Attributed to James Saxon (fl. 1795-1828), Portrait of Colonel Russell, half-length, wearing a white
Lot 94
Attributed to James Saxon (fl. 1795-1828), Portrait of Colonel Russell, half-length, wearing a white
1,050 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Attributed to James Saxon (fl. 1795-1828), Portrait of Mrs. Russell, half-length, in a white dress
Lot 95
Attributed to James Saxon (fl. 1795-1828), Portrait of Mrs. Russell, half-length, in a white dress
1,750 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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Charles Gustav Louis Phillips (Scottish, 1863-1944), "Loch Achray", signed lower left and dated (
Lot 96
Charles Gustav Louis Phillips (Scottish, 1863-1944), "Loch Achray", signed lower left and dated (
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Dutch School, second half of the 17th century, A Lady and Gentleman, dressed as a Shepherd and
Lot 97
Dutch School, second half of the 17th century, A Lady and Gentleman, dressed as a Shepherd and
1,400 GBP
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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•Graeme Wilcox (Scottish, b. 1967), "Faith Healer", signed and titled to the canvas verso, framed.
Lot 98
•Graeme Wilcox (Scottish, b. 1967), "Faith Healer", signed and titled to the canvas verso, framed.
0 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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•Nicola Broadfoot (Scottish, Contemporary), "5MA", mixed media on board, signed and titled verso.
Lot 99
•Nicola Broadfoot (Scottish, Contemporary), "5MA", mixed media on board, signed and titled verso.
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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•Gillian Birnie (Scottish, Contemporary), The Garden Chair, signed lower right and dated (19)84, oil
Lot 100
•Gillian Birnie (Scottish, Contemporary), The Garden Chair, signed lower right and dated (19)84, oil
260 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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•Ann Mcphail (Scottish, b. 1969), Dark Swell, oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated 1995 to the
Lot 101
•Ann Mcphail (Scottish, b. 1969), Dark Swell, oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated 1995 to the
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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•Peter Bourne R.S.W. (Scottish, b. 1931), The Blue Couch, signed lower right and dated (19)92,
Lot 102
•Peter Bourne R.S.W. (Scottish, b. 1931), The Blue Couch, signed lower right and dated (19)92,
75 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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•Stephen Mangan (Scottish, b. 1964), "Waiting", signed lower right, oil on canvas, framed. 29cm by
Lot 103
•Stephen Mangan (Scottish, b. 1964), "Waiting", signed lower right, oil on canvas, framed. 29cm by
850 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Andrew Gold (Scottish, Contemporary), Border Wood, signed verso, oil on canvas, unframed. 61cm
Lot 104
Andrew Gold (Scottish, Contemporary), Border Wood, signed verso, oil on canvas, unframed. 61cm
40 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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•William Birnie R.S.W., R.G.I. (Scottish, 1929-2006), "Early Morning, Seguret", signed lower
Lot 105
•William Birnie R.S.W., R.G.I. (Scottish, 1929-2006), "Early Morning, Seguret", signed lower
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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•Rob Fairley (Scottish, b. 1953), "Sketch for Threnody (Annapurna III from Base Camp),
Lot 106
•Rob Fairley (Scottish, b. 1953), "Sketch for Threnody (Annapurna III from Base Camp),
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Helen Firth (Scottish, Contemporary), Conifers and Hill, monogrammed lower right, oil on canvas,
Lot 107
Helen Firth (Scottish, Contemporary), Conifers and Hill, monogrammed lower right, oil on canvas,
60 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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•Joan Gillespie (Scottish, b. 1954), Market Street, Edinburgh, signed lower left, oil on board,
Lot 108
•Joan Gillespie (Scottish, b. 1954), Market Street, Edinburgh, signed lower left, oil on board,
800 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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•Brenda Lenaghan R.S.W. (Scottish, 1941-2020), "Persephone", signed lower right and dated (19)78,
Lot 109
•Brenda Lenaghan R.S.W. (Scottish, 1941-2020), "Persephone", signed lower right and dated (19)78,
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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•Helen Monro Turner (Scottish, 1901-1977), "Past Mountain and River.....Design for Silver City
Lot 110
•Helen Monro Turner (Scottish, 1901-1977), "Past Mountain and River.....Design for Silver City
300 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Albert L. Robson (Scottish, 20th Century), "Mellon Udrigle" (Ross-shire), signed lower left and
Lot 111
Albert L. Robson (Scottish, 20th Century), "Mellon Udrigle" (Ross-shire), signed lower left and
340 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Ken Lochead (Scottish, 1936-2007), "Edinburgh Rain", a view up to New College, signed lower right
Lot 112
Ken Lochead (Scottish, 1936-2007), "Edinburgh Rain", a view up to New College, signed lower right
70 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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19th Century School, A Portrait of Robert Burns in his Masonic Regalia, after the etching by Charles
Lot 113
19th Century School, A Portrait of Robert Burns in his Masonic Regalia, after the etching by Charles
1,250 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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After Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (1610-1662), A Sibyl - "Ut Non Confundar", 19th Century, oil on
Lot 114
After Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (1610-1662), A Sibyl - "Ut Non Confundar", 19th Century, oil on
240 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Frank O. Salisbury R.I., R.O..I, R.P. (British, 1874-1962), Portrait of Sir Frederick Henderson K.
Lot 115
Frank O. Salisbury R.I., R.O..I, R.P. (British, 1874-1962), Portrait of Sir Frederick Henderson K.
460 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A portrait miniature of a lady in 18th century costume, late 19th century, signed "Hall",
Lot 116
A portrait miniature of a lady in 18th century costume, late 19th century, signed "Hall",
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Frederick (Fred) Hall (1860-1948), Autumn Morning on the Yarm, signed lower right, oil on canvas,
Lot 117
Frederick (Fred) Hall (1860-1948), Autumn Morning on the Yarm, signed lower right, oil on canvas,
420 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Peter Knox (British, b. 1942), A Hercules at R.A.F. Lyneham, signed lower right, inscribed lower
Lot 118
Peter Knox (British, b. 1942), A Hercules at R.A.F. Lyneham, signed lower right, inscribed lower
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Circle of Sebastian Pether (British, 1790--1844), Moonlit River Landscape with a Windmill, oil on
Lot 119
Circle of Sebastian Pether (British, 1790--1844), Moonlit River Landscape with a Windmill, oil on
320 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Scottish School, 19th Century, A Highland Cottage Interior, oil on canvas, in a giltwood frame. 29cm
Lot 120
Scottish School, 19th Century, A Highland Cottage Interior, oil on canvas, in a giltwood frame. 29cm
320 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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