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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
20 Jul 2024 11:00 BST
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18 Jul 2024 09:30 - 17:00 BST
19 Jul 2024 09:30 - 17:00 BST
20 Jul 2024 09:30 - 11:00 BST
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There are 225 lots within this auction
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Alexander Ignatius Roche R.S.A., N.E.A., R.P. (Scottish, 1861-1921), Village with a Church Tower,
Lot 555
Alexander Ignatius Roche R.S.A., N.E.A., R.P. (Scottish, 1861-1921), Village with a Church Tower,
180 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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James Hamilton A.R.S.A. (Scottish, 1853-1894), The Ponytail, signed lower left, dated 1879, oil on
Lot 556
James Hamilton A.R.S.A. (Scottish, 1853-1894), The Ponytail, signed lower left, dated 1879, oil on
600 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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William Littlejohn R.S.A. (Scottish 1929-2006), Abstract Fish with Lemon, watercolour, signed with
Lot 556a
William Littlejohn R.S.A. (Scottish 1929-2006), Abstract Fish with Lemon, watercolour, signed with
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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John Mackie (Scottish, b. 1953), A Summer's Day in the Park, signed lower left and dated (19)75, oil
Lot 557
John Mackie (Scottish, b. 1953), A Summer's Day in the Park, signed lower left and dated (19)75, oil
200 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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John Cook R.S.A., R.B.A. (Scottish, 1867-1923), Rowing Boats on a West Coast Shoreline, signed lower
Lot 558
John Cook R.S.A., R.B.A. (Scottish, 1867-1923), Rowing Boats on a West Coast Shoreline, signed lower
40 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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James Hamilton Mackenzie A.R.S.A., R.S.W., A.R.E. (Scottish, 1875-1926), Ploughing, signed lower
Lot 559
James Hamilton Mackenzie A.R.S.A., R.S.W., A.R.E. (Scottish, 1875-1926), Ploughing, signed lower
75 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Alexander Graham Munro R.S.W. (Scottish, 1903-85), A North African Village, sanguine chalk,
Lot 560
Alexander Graham Munro R.S.W. (Scottish, 1903-85), A North African Village, sanguine chalk,
95 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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James Kay R.S.W., R.S.A. (Scottish, 1858-1942), Harvest Time by a Stream, signed lower right,
Lot 561
James Kay R.S.W., R.S.A. (Scottish, 1858-1942), Harvest Time by a Stream, signed lower right,
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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David Foggie R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1873-1941), Portrait of a Young Woman, head and shoulders,
Lot 562
David Foggie R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish, 1873-1941), Portrait of a Young Woman, head and shoulders,
600 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Tom Curr (Scottish, 1887-1958), Ploughing, signed lower left, oil on board, in a gilt-composition
Lot 563
Tom Curr (Scottish, 1887-1958), Ploughing, signed lower left, oil on board, in a gilt-composition
180 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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William Lee Hankey R.W.S. (British 1869-1952), Mother and Infant, signed and with artist's
Lot 564
William Lee Hankey R.W.S. (British 1869-1952), Mother and Infant, signed and with artist's
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Joseph Denovan Adams R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish 1842-1896) Highland landscape with Cattle, oil on
Lot 564a
Joseph Denovan Adams R.S.A., R.S.W. (Scottish 1842-1896) Highland landscape with Cattle, oil on
0 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A set of four panoramic photographs of scenes in Constantinople, c. 1900, depicting figures in a
Lot 565
A set of four panoramic photographs of scenes in Constantinople, c. 1900, depicting figures in a
65 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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John Speede, "Britain as it was Devided in the tyme of the Englishe Saxons especially during their
Lot 566
John Speede, "Britain as it was Devided in the tyme of the Englishe Saxons especially during their
320 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Jan Blaeu, Scotia Regnum, cum insulis adjacentibus, a double-page hand-coloured engraved map after
Lot 567
Jan Blaeu, Scotia Regnum, cum insulis adjacentibus, a double-page hand-coloured engraved map after
800 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Abraham Ortelius, Scotiae Tabula, a hand-coloured engraved map, Antwerp 1592 (date 1573 added at the
Lot 568
Abraham Ortelius, Scotiae Tabula, a hand-coloured engraved map, Antwerp 1592 (date 1573 added at the
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Abraham Ortelius, Scotiae Tabula, a double page engraved map, French text verso, pub. Amsterdam c.
Lot 569
Abraham Ortelius, Scotiae Tabula, a double page engraved map, French text verso, pub. Amsterdam c.
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Jan Blaeu, Scotia Regnum, cum insulis adjacentibus, a double-page hand-coloured engraved map after
Lot 570
Jan Blaeu, Scotia Regnum, cum insulis adjacentibus, a double-page hand-coloured engraved map after
0 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Evening Will Come They Will Sew The Blue Sail,
Lot 571
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Evening Will Come They Will Sew The Blue Sail,
650 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Acrobats, screenprint, from the edition of c.
Lot 572
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Acrobats, screenprint, from the edition of c.
160 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Star / Steer, 1966, screenprint, published by
Lot 573
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Star / Steer, 1966, screenprint, published by
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Ajar, screenprint on gold paper, 1967,unframed and
Lot 574
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Ajar, screenprint on gold paper, 1967,unframed and
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Star / Steer, 1966, screenprint, published by
Lot 575
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Star / Steer, 1966, screenprint, published by
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Sea Poppy I, screenprint, published by Tarasque
Lot 576
Ian Hamilton Finlay C.B.E. (Scottish, 1925-2006), Sea Poppy I, screenprint, published by Tarasque
130 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Josephine Graham, (Scottish, b. 1930) 'Autumn Doves', signed lower right, oil on canvas, framed.
Lot 577
Josephine Graham, (Scottish, b. 1930) 'Autumn Doves', signed lower right, oil on canvas, framed.
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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John Houston O.B.E., R.S.A., R,S,W., R.G.I. (Scottish, 1930-2008), "Beach Party", etching, signed in
Lot 578
John Houston O.B.E., R.S.A., R,S,W., R.G.I. (Scottish, 1930-2008), "Beach Party", etching, signed in
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A set of nine mid-18th century framed copper-plate portrait engravings by Jacobus Houbraken (
Lot 579
A set of nine mid-18th century framed copper-plate portrait engravings by Jacobus Houbraken (
240 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Elyse Ashe Lord R.I. (British, 1900-1971), Seated Lady playing a Koto and Seated Lady with Jade
Lot 580
Elyse Ashe Lord R.I. (British, 1900-1971), Seated Lady playing a Koto and Seated Lady with Jade
75 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Gerald Leslie Brockhurst R.A.  (British,1890-1978), "Study for a Decoration", etching, signed in
Lot 581
Gerald Leslie Brockhurst R.A.  (British,1890-1978), "Study for a Decoration", etching, signed in
180 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Gerald Leslie Brockhurst R.A,  (British,1890-1978), "Elizabeth", etching, signed in pencil,
Lot 582
Gerald Leslie Brockhurst R.A,  (British,1890-1978), "Elizabeth", etching, signed in pencil,
70 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Sir Eduardo Paolozzi C.B.E., R.A. (Scottish, 1924-2005), Untitled, signed in pencil and ed.no. 5/60,
Lot 583
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi C.B.E., R.A. (Scottish, 1924-2005), Untitled, signed in pencil and ed.no. 5/60,
460 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Sir Eduardo Paolozzi C.B.E., R.A. (Scottish, 1924-2005), Kosmos, signed in pencil and ed.no. 36/
Lot 584
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi C.B.E., R.A. (Scottish, 1924-2005), Kosmos, signed in pencil and ed.no. 36/
440 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Dame Elizabeth Frink R.A. (British, 1930-1993), I Flew Through a Black Cloud...., signed and
Lot 585
Dame Elizabeth Frink R.A. (British, 1930-1993), I Flew Through a Black Cloud...., signed and
600 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Eileen Alice Soper (British, 1905-90), "Over the Hills and Far Away", etching, signed in pencil,
Lot 586
Eileen Alice Soper (British, 1905-90), "Over the Hills and Far Away", etching, signed in pencil,
85 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Scottie Wilson (Scottish, 1891-1972), Underwater Garden, silkscreen print on silk, framed. 83cm
Lot 587
Scottie Wilson (Scottish, 1891-1972), Underwater Garden, silkscreen print on silk, framed. 83cm
500 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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John West, "The Substance of a Journal During a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North
Lot 588
John West, "The Substance of a Journal During a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North
240 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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After Giambologna, Mercury, a 19th century patinated bronze, (lacking staff from left hand), on a
Lot 589
After Giambologna, Mercury, a 19th century patinated bronze, (lacking staff from left hand), on a
60 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A set of nine Grand Tour miniature plaster reliefs after John Henning of the Parthenon Frieze,
Lot 590
A set of nine Grand Tour miniature plaster reliefs after John Henning of the Parthenon Frieze,
50 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A small bronze standing figure, possibly West African, on a cast coiled tapering integral base.
Lot 591
A small bronze standing figure, possibly West African, on a cast coiled tapering integral base.
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A cold-painted and patinated metal model of a standing setter, mounted on an onyx ashtray. Height
Lot 592
A cold-painted and patinated metal model of a standing setter, mounted on an onyx ashtray. Height
20 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A pair of cold-painted and patinated metal desk ornaments: of a pheasant and a fox, each mounted
Lot 593
A pair of cold-painted and patinated metal desk ornaments: of a pheasant and a fox, each mounted
55 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 1930's Continental gilt and silver-patinated spelter figure of a nude dancer, unsigned, mounted on
Lot 594
A 1930's Continental gilt and silver-patinated spelter figure of a nude dancer, unsigned, mounted on
65 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Julius Paul Schmidt-Felling (German 1835-1920), The Young Smoker, patinated bronze, signed "
Lot 595
Julius Paul Schmidt-Felling (German 1835-1920), The Young Smoker, patinated bronze, signed "
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A French Art Nouveau bronze-patinated planished copper "Japonisme" dish in the form of a lily pad,
Lot 595a
A French Art Nouveau bronze-patinated planished copper "Japonisme" dish in the form of a lily pad,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Jose Cardona (Spanish, 1878-1923), "Sportsman", a patinated bronze figure of a boy, signed to the
Lot 596
Jose Cardona (Spanish, 1878-1923), "Sportsman", a patinated bronze figure of a boy, signed to the
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese white-glazed porcelain bust of Chairman Mao Zedong. 39cm
Lot 597
A Chinese white-glazed porcelain bust of Chairman Mao Zedong. 39cm
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese Straits Peranakan / Nyonya famille rose porcelain covered bowl or chupu, decorated in
Lot 598
A Chinese Straits Peranakan / Nyonya famille rose porcelain covered bowl or chupu, decorated in
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese porcelain miniature vase with a crackle glaze of ge type, of squat baluster form, with
Lot 599
A Chinese porcelain miniature vase with a crackle glaze of ge type, of squat baluster form, with
60 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An unusual Chinese Republic period Jurentang porcelain flask-form vase, decorated with gilt roundels
Lot 600
An unusual Chinese Republic period Jurentang porcelain flask-form vase, decorated with gilt roundels
80 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese porcelain "Willow Leaf" peach bloom porcelain vase, of characteristic form, glazed in
Lot 601
A Chinese porcelain "Willow Leaf" peach bloom porcelain vase, of characteristic form, glazed in
950 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Two 18th century Chinese Export porcelain famille rose chargers, Qianlong, of graduated size, each
Lot 602
Two 18th century Chinese Export porcelain famille rose chargers, Qianlong, of graduated size, each
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese porcelain floor vase, Meiji period, of baluster form with cylindrical neck, lacquered
Lot 603
A Japanese porcelain floor vase, Meiji period, of baluster form with cylindrical neck, lacquered
40 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A large Japanese Imari porcelain shallow bowl, Arita, c. 1890, Meiji period, oval, fluted
Lot 604
A large Japanese Imari porcelain shallow bowl, Arita, c. 1890, Meiji period, oval, fluted
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A fine Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase by Kinkozan, decorated in polychrome and raised/moriage
Lot 605
A fine Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase by Kinkozan, decorated in polychrome and raised/moriage
120 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A group of Persian Qajar style figural pottery tiles, probably 20th century, comprising: a large
Lot 606
A group of Persian Qajar style figural pottery tiles, probably 20th century, comprising: a large
440 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A large Chinese lacquered wooden panel decorated with scenes depicting figures on horseback and a
Lot 606a
A large Chinese lacquered wooden panel decorated with scenes depicting figures on horseback and a
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese patinated bronze vase of baluster form, simply decorated in relief with three carp, their
Lot 607
A Japanese patinated bronze vase of baluster form, simply decorated in relief with three carp, their
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese Edo period Yamato-e narrative emakimono hand scroll set (now reduced to a set of eight)
Lot 608
A Japanese Edo period Yamato-e narrative emakimono hand scroll set (now reduced to a set of eight)
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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After Okumura Masanobu (1686-1764), Woman Standing, a Japanese woodcut, inscribed and with artist'
Lot 609
After Okumura Masanobu (1686-1764), Woman Standing, a Japanese woodcut, inscribed and with artist'
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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After Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858), Suruga Cho, from the series of One Hundred Famous
Lot 610
After Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858), Suruga Cho, from the series of One Hundred Famous
280 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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