Our Spring Fine Art & Antiques Auction produced strong results across all departments, signalling a strong appetite for fine works from sought-after artists, designers and craftsmen.

Our Asian & Ethnic Arts department was an eclectic offering that attracted spirited bidding for the top-quality pieces. The top lot was a rare Persian poem in the Nastaliq style attracted a flurry of international bidders. After a tense 5 minute phone battle, the rare piece achieved £12,880*. An Iznik dish sold for £901*, while a detailed Chinese enamel mirror raced to £1,223*.  

Sold: £12,880*                                                                Sold: £901                                         Sold: £1,223

An impressive and varied private collection of works from Peter Howson were standouts in our Paintings department, collectively selling for £6,671* collectively. Another private collection – this time works of Barbara Rae – performed well, all exceeding their lower estimates and achieving £3,220*.

Two impressive natural scenes James Mcintosh Patrick sold well, reaching £5,152* and £1,545* respectively.

Collectively sold: £3,220*                                       Sold: £5,152*                                                               Sold: £1,545*

A selection of pattern design reference panels from Carron iron works proved popular in our Furniture department, with both lots soaring past their estimates to £1,545* and £1,674*. Furthermore, an Arts & Crafts mirror attributed to Margaret Gilmour proved the popularity of the movement, selling for £1,288*.

Pieces from further afield made strong prices.  A blackamoor figural candelabra sold for £1,159*, while a Chinese lacquer trunk intricately inlaid with mother of pearl achieved £2,833*.  

    Sold: £1,674*                                                            Sold: £1,159*                                             Sold: £1,288*

Mid-century design continues to be fiercely fought over. Four Ladderax shelving systems collectively sold for £4,508*, while an Ercol “Giraffe” bookcase achieved £1,030*.  A “Karuselli” swivel armchair by Yrjo Kukkapuro was the top-selling lot of the department, selling for £1,416*.

Sold: £1,030                                                         Sold: £4,508                                                       Sold: £1,416*

Art Deco pieces caused bidding frenzies in our Ceramics department. A Clarice Cliff castellated circle jug achieved £837*, while a rare “Fairy with large hat pattern” bowl by Daisy Makeig-Jones sold for £2,060*. A Lenci figure by Helen Konig Scavini also sold for £1,078*.

Art Nouveau ceramics saw spirited bidding, with a large Moorcroft Claremont pattern case selling for over quadruple its low estimate at £2,060*, while a pair of figural tiles in the manner of Henry Stacy Marks soared to £1,288*.

Clock enthusiasts were struck by the selection on offer, with a private collection of brass lantern examples selling for £3,773* collectively.

Sold: £2,060*                                                             Sold: £3,773*                                                     £1,288*

Our Silver department posted consistently strong results. Impressive tea services achieved high prices of £2,704*, £4,894* and £5,023*. A private collection of menu holders from the esteemed South African silversmith Patrick Mavros attracted international competition, collectively achieving £1,854*.

A large and impressive matched cutlery service achieved the top price of £9,531*.

Sold: £9,531*                                                                Sold collectively: £1,854*                                                  Sold: £5,023*

Quality diamonds and coloured gemstones were the most collected pieces in our Jewellery department.  Sapphire & diamond pieces made a splash, with two rings selling for £2,060* and £1,803*.  A striking lavender-hued sapphire bangle raced past its estimate, selling for £5,796*. 

Impressive diamond rings were equally as popular. A three stone example sold for £2,060*, a substantial old mine cut ring for £4,894*, while a hefty 2.15ct princess cut example achieved £7,060*.   The top-selling lot of the department was an Opal Art Deco brooch which achieved £8,243*.

Sold: £5,796*                                                           Sold: £7,060*                                                 Sold: £8,243*

Full and Half hunters as well as quality makers completed our Watches department. A Half Hunter achieved £4,379*, while a Full sold for £5,032*.  Cartier and Rolex were well represented, the former with an 18k gold watch achieving £4,121*, and the latter with a 9ct gold example selling for £4,121*.

Sold:  £5,032*                                                     Sold:  £4,121*                                                              Sold: £4,121*

Full results from our Spring Fine Sale can be viewed here.

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