Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923) British, ‘The Silent Restfulness of Eve’, A view of a church and pathway at dusk with a figure and cottages in the distance, oil on canvas, signed and dated ‘1898’, 36” x 60”. Provenance: Agnew’s Gallery. Fine Paintings 17 February. Sold: £17,000.
18th Century British school, One of a pair of scenes depicting a naval engagement, oil on copper, in finely carved frames, indistinctly inscribed verso, 3.5” x 4.5”. Fine Paintings 17 February. Sold: £1550.
A superb Paul Storr silver tea kettle, stand and burner, London 1813. Two day Antique auction 10-11 March. Estimate: £2000-3000.
A large early Islamic Hispano Moresque Lustre water basin. Oriental and Islamic 3 March. Sold: £900.
A large Japanese meiji period embroidered silk textile of a sea eagle. Oriental and Islamic 3 March. Estimate: £600-800.
Sayed Haider Raza (1922-2016) Indian, ‘Germination’, 2001, Acrylic on canvas, signed and inscribed verso, 39.5” x 39.5”, (100cm x 100cm). Fine Paintings 17 February. Sold: £40,000.
A good Dutch figured walnut vitrine. Two day Antique auction 10-11 March. Estimate: £1000-1500.
A regency specimen marble games table. Two day Antique auction 10-11 March. Estimate: £1000-1500.
A superb near pair of Linke design parquetry card tables. Two day Antique auction 10-11 March. Estimate: £5000-6000.
A selection from a collection of over sixty walking sticks. Two day Antique auction 10-11 March. Various estimates.
A superb, large continental silver Nef. Two day Antique auction 10-11 March. Estimate: £3000-5000.
A good ormolu clock with Sevres panels. Two day Antique auction 10-11 March. Estimate: £2000-3000.
Early 20th century ivory and stained ivory Indian chess pieces, carved as Indian Gods and temples, largest piece 9.5cm high. Oriental and Islamic 3 March. Sold: £2400.
A good rare 19th century Fez and original leather case - The fez in original saddle leather quality case with rivet stud feet, the fez with original woven sizers, and internal storage compartment, probably for a sultan or an important figure, 12cm high x 18cm. Oriental and Islamic 3 March. Sold: £850.
A large Japanese Meiji period carved sectional ivory Katana/sword, carved to depict an array of Samurai warriors in battle, some upon horseback, with a carved dragon form handle and tsuba, the blade with a ripple folded steel effect, the centre with carved hanging pegs, 100cm long. Oriental and Islamic 3 March. Sold: £980.
A large early Islamic Hispano Moresque Lustre water basin. Oriental and Islamic 3 March. Sold: £900.

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