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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
25 Feb 2023 11:00 GMT
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23 Feb 2023 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
24 Feb 2023 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
25 Feb 2023 09:30 - 11:00 GMT
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A Chinese carved wooden group of two seated figures playing
Lot 61
A Chinese carved wooden group of two seated figures playing "Go", unsigned. Height 23cm, length
35 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, Meiji period, c. 1900, of slender baluster shape, decorated in
Lot 62
A Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, Meiji period, c. 1900, of slender baluster shape, decorated in
5,500 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A striking 19th century Chinese hardwood vase stand, modelled as a lily pad emerging from
Lot 63
A striking 19th century Chinese hardwood vase stand, modelled as a lily pad emerging from
3,500 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain figure of an Immortal, probably late 19th century, modelled
Lot 64
A Chinese famille rose porcelain figure of an Immortal, probably late 19th century, modelled
400 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese glazed jar and cover of Wang Bing Rong type, 20th century, decorated in relief with cranes
Lot 65
A Chinese glazed jar and cover of Wang Bing Rong type, 20th century, decorated in relief with cranes
260 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of Japanese bronze censers, early 20th century, each modelled as a dignitary reading from a
Lot 66
A pair of Japanese bronze censers, early 20th century, each modelled as a dignitary reading from a
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A large Chinese brown-glazed Martaban jar, probably 19th century, the tapering ovoid body
Lot 67
A large Chinese brown-glazed Martaban jar, probably 19th century, the tapering ovoid body
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese red lacquer model of a Buddhistic lion, modelled with fabric ball on an integral stand,
Lot 68
A Chinese red lacquer model of a Buddhistic lion, modelled with fabric ball on an integral stand,
45 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A Chinese yellow ground famille rose porcelain vase, painted with dragons, flaming pearls and
Lot 69
A Chinese yellow ground famille rose porcelain vase, painted with dragons, flaming pearls and
1,300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Chinese heavily potted monochrome glazed porcelain jars, in a clair de lune or bluish
Lot 70
A pair of Chinese heavily potted monochrome glazed porcelain jars, in a clair de lune or bluish
260 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese famille verte porcelain vase of baluster form, mounted as a table lamp, decorated with
Lot 71
A Chinese famille verte porcelain vase of baluster form, mounted as a table lamp, decorated with
1,250 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A pair of Chinese monochrome glazed sang de boeuf porcelain vases, mounted as table lamps, of
Lot 72
A pair of Chinese monochrome glazed sang de boeuf porcelain vases, mounted as table lamps, of
360 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A large Chinese monochrome lavender glazed bowl or basin, with mottled glaze, unmarked. 20cm by 42.
Lot 73
A large Chinese monochrome lavender glazed bowl or basin, with mottled glaze, unmarked. 20cm by 42.
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese porcelain jar and cover, painted with a pair of famille rose fan-shaped cartouches with
Lot 74
A Chinese porcelain jar and cover, painted with a pair of famille rose fan-shaped cartouches with
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century Chinese Canton famille rose dish, of shaped oval form, painted with alternating
Lot 75
A 19th century Chinese Canton famille rose dish, of shaped oval form, painted with alternating
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, painted with mothers and
Lot 76
A Chinese famille rose porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, painted with mothers and
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Chinese soapstone seal, oval, carved in relief with a dragon, and bearing an inscription to one
Lot 77
A Chinese soapstone seal, oval, carved in relief with a dragon, and bearing an inscription to one
30 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Chinese iron red and gilt decorated porcelain vase, of flask form, painted with dragons and
Lot 78
A Chinese iron red and gilt decorated porcelain vase, of flask form, painted with dragons and
460 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain jar and cover, painted with figural and floral cartouches against a
Lot 79
A Chinese famille rose porcelain jar and cover, painted with figural and floral cartouches against a
340 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Chinese famille verte porcelain jar and cover, painted with mounted and other figures in a
Lot 80
A Chinese famille verte porcelain jar and cover, painted with mounted and other figures in a
340 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain jar and cover, decorated with panels of birds perching amidst
Lot 81
A Chinese famille rose porcelain jar and cover, decorated with panels of birds perching amidst
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain baluster vases, of faceted baluster form, with chilong
Lot 82
A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain baluster vases, of faceted baluster form, with chilong
220 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A large cloisonne charger, 19th century, the central roundel depicting a pair of birds, within three
Lot 83
A large cloisonne charger, 19th century, the central roundel depicting a pair of birds, within three
750 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain bowls, each bearing an iron red mark of Shen De Tang Zhi
Lot 84
A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain bowls, each bearing an iron red mark of Shen De Tang Zhi
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Aboriginal boomerang, decorated with zoomorphic and other designs to one side, the reverse with
Lot 85
An Aboriginal boomerang, decorated with zoomorphic and other designs to one side, the reverse with
40 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Tassie style intaglio seal, after the
Lot 86
A Tassie style intaglio seal, after the "Cachet de Michelange" (Michelangelo's Seal), oval. 22mm
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A model bronze cannon, in 17th century style, the barrel inscribed with a spurious date
Lot 87
A model bronze cannon, in 17th century style, the barrel inscribed with a spurious date "Ao 1666",
50 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Lot 88
"County seats of the Noblemen & Gentlemen of Great Britain & Ireland", a series of Picturesque
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A satinwood-inlaid mahogany bread basket, of Georgian design, early 20th century, oval, the base
Lot 89
A satinwood-inlaid mahogany bread basket, of Georgian design, early 20th century, oval, the base
320 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A Japanese Wakizashi sword in a shirasaya scabbard, late 19th/20th century, with a 37cm steel blade,
Lot 90
A Japanese Wakizashi sword in a shirasaya scabbard, late 19th/20th century, with a 37cm steel blade,
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A George III inlaid mahogany knife box, of serpentine form, the hinged cover with (faded) conch
Lot 91
A George III inlaid mahogany knife box, of serpentine form, the hinged cover with (faded) conch
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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The Beatles: a set of autographs, December 1964, in black ballpoint pen on an extracted cut-down
Lot 92
The Beatles: a set of autographs, December 1964, in black ballpoint pen on an extracted cut-down
0 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Rococo Revival gilt-metal and alabaster table lamp, modelled with a putto holding a trident and
Lot 93
A Rococo Revival gilt-metal and alabaster table lamp, modelled with a putto holding a trident and
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Folk Art: a painted wooden decoy duck, with red-tipped wings. Length 30.5cm
Lot 94
Folk Art: a painted wooden decoy duck, with red-tipped wings. Length 30.5cm
65 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A 19th century turned treen goblet (crack to bowl). Height 9.5cm
Lot 95
A 19th century turned treen goblet (crack to bowl). Height 9.5cm
200 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An African carved wooden female figure, possibly Songye. Height 25cm
Lot 96
An African carved wooden female figure, possibly Songye. Height 25cm
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An early 19th century brass-inlaid ebony glove box, of plain oblong form, containing three pairs
Lot 97
An early 19th century brass-inlaid ebony glove box, of plain oblong form, containing three pairs
30 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson, an oak table lamp, on a square base, with carved mouse
Lot 98
Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson, an oak table lamp, on a square base, with carved mouse
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson, an oak tray, of kidney shape, with twin carved mouse
Lot 99
Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson, an oak tray, of kidney shape, with twin carved mouse
260 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A shark vertebrae walking cane, c. 1900, with horn handle. Length 86cm
Lot 100
A shark vertebrae walking cane, c. 1900, with horn handle. Length 86cm
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Glenmorangie 25 Years Old Highland Single Malt Whisky, ''The Quarter Century'', 43% vol 70cl, in
Lot 101
Glenmorangie 25 Years Old Highland Single Malt Whisky, ''The Quarter Century'', 43% vol 70cl, in
420 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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One bottle, 2002 Chateau Cheval Blanc, St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classe, 750ml, 13%.
Lot 102
One bottle, 2002 Chateau Cheval Blanc, St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classe, 750ml, 13%.
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Thomas H. Hair (British, 1810-1882),
Lot 103
Thomas H. Hair (British, 1810-1882), "Loch Lomond", oil on panel, titled and signed verso, framed.
55 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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•Walther Hoeck (German, 1885-1956), Portrait of a Girl in a Headscarf, signed lower left, oil on
Lot 104
•Walther Hoeck (German, 1885-1956), Portrait of a Girl in a Headscarf, signed lower left, oil on
220 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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•John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo) O.B.E. (Scottish, b. 1948),
Lot 105
•John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo) O.B.E. (Scottish, b. 1948), "Autumn Field, Isle of Mull", signed
1,150 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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•John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo) O.B.E. (Scottish, b. 1948),
Lot 106
•John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo) O.B.E. (Scottish, b. 1948), "Autumn, Ross of Mull", signed lower
1,600 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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•John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo) O.B.E. (Scottish, b. 1948),
Lot 107
•John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo) O.B.E. (Scottish, b. 1948), "Autumn and the Dutchman's, Mull", signed
1,350 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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•Hazel Nagel R.S.W., R.G.I. (Scottish, b. 1953),
Lot 108
•Hazel Nagel R.S.W., R.G.I. (Scottish, b. 1953), "Stone Baby", signed lower right, mixed media,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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•Hazel Nagel R.S.W., R.G.I. (Scottish, b. 1953),
Lot 109
•Hazel Nagel R.S.W., R.G.I. (Scottish, b. 1953), "Autumnal", mixed media, framed. 64cm by 88cm.
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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•Hazel Nagel R.S.W., R.G.I. (Scottish, b. 1953),
Lot 110
•Hazel Nagel R.S.W., R.G.I. (Scottish, b. 1953), "Blue Border, Houston House", signed lower left,
110 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Andersen (Danish School, 20th Century), The Memorial Anchor, Nyhavn, Copenhagen, signed lower right,
Lot 111
Andersen (Danish School, 20th Century), The Memorial Anchor, Nyhavn, Copenhagen, signed lower right,
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Circle of Patrick Nasmyth (1787-1831), Two Figures with a Dog on a Country Path, oil on canvas,
Lot 112
Circle of Patrick Nasmyth (1787-1831), Two Figures with a Dog on a Country Path, oil on canvas,
150 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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Walter Geikie R.S.A. (Scottish, 1795-1831), A Market Scene, and The Gossips, a pair, each signed
Lot 113
Walter Geikie R.S.A. (Scottish, 1795-1831), A Market Scene, and The Gossips, a pair, each signed
750 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Continental School, c. 1900, The Red Chairs, signed lower right, oil on canvas, framed. 38.5cm by
Lot 114
Continental School, c. 1900, The Red Chairs, signed lower right, oil on canvas, framed. 38.5cm by
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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•Sir William MacTaggart, P.R.S.A., R.A., F.R.S.E., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1903-1981), Figure under a
Lot 115
•Sir William MacTaggart, P.R.S.A., R.A., F.R.S.E., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1903-1981), Figure under a
85 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Augustus Osborne Lamplough (British, 1877-1930), Pyramids Across the Nile, signed lower left,
Lot 116
Augustus Osborne Lamplough (British, 1877-1930), Pyramids Across the Nile, signed lower left,
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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•Ethel Walker (Scottish, b. 1941), Red Glass and Roses, signed lower right, oil, framed. 43.5cm
Lot 117
•Ethel Walker (Scottish, b. 1941), Red Glass and Roses, signed lower right, oil, framed. 43.5cm
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Ethel Walker (Scottish, b. 1941), Black Tulips and Silver, signed lower right, oil, framed. 42cm
Lot 118
Ethel Walker (Scottish, b. 1941), Black Tulips and Silver, signed lower right, oil, framed. 42cm
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Attributed to Alexander Graham Munro R.S.W. (Scottish, 1903-85),
Lot 119
Attributed to Alexander Graham Munro R.S.W. (Scottish, 1903-85), "A View from my Window" (Paris
65 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Horatio McCulloch R.S.A. (Scottish, 1805-1867), Sheep at Rest by an Ancient Tree, signed lower
Lot 120
Horatio McCulloch R.S.A. (Scottish, 1805-1867), Sheep at Rest by an Ancient Tree, signed lower
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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