John Bellany (1942-2013) Scottish. ‘The Venus of Seton’, Oil on Canvas, 60” x 68”, 153cm x 173cm. Commissioned directly from the Artist in 1990 and Inscribed Verso. Fine Paintings 21 August. Estimate: £18000-£25000.
Jean-Marie Calmettes (1918-2007) French. ‘Nu au Fond Rouge’, Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated 1964 Verso, also variously inscribed verso, in a Carved Wood Frame, 46” x 35”. Fine Paintings 21 August. Estimate: £2000-£3000.
John Ferneley Junior (1815-1862) British. Portrait of a Horse belonging to Colonel Prickett, Master of the Foxhounds, Pocklington, N. Yorks. Oil on Canvas, Signed Jn. Ferneley Jr, Melton Mowbray, York, 1861. 25” x 30”. Fine Paintings 21 August. Estimate: £3000-£4000.
Peter Hughes (b.1939) British. Construction (board), Oil, 20.5” x 33” x 4”. Fine Paintings 21 August. Estimate: £2000-£3000.
A small collection of firearms including an 18th century Royal Mail blunderbuss by Tomlinson & Co. which bears a brass plaque which reads “Newcastle – Edinboro. Royal Mail. Plough. Alnwick.” - Flintlock with sprung bayonet and brass barrel. 30” long. Fine Antique 3 September. Est: £300-500.
A 19th century Astro-terrestrial telescope circa 1810. Made by T. Cooke & Sons, York (1805-1825) Seemingly made to order as it is of a quality seldom seen. Complete with rosewood tripod. Tube 33½” long, 3¾” diameter, in its original wooden case. Fine Antique 3 September. Estimate £600-800.
A good pair of 19th century Chinese canton famille rose porcelain dishes, for the Islamic market, both decorated with panels of birds and flora at water side, the centre with Arabic calligraphy, 24.5cm. Islamic & Oriental 29 July. Sold: £1100.
A large silver inlaid Islamic copper ewer, engraved with flower head and foliate designs, 39cm high. Islamic & Oriental 29 July. Sold: £800.
A good Japanese meiji period carved ivory basket weave lidded quail box, the hardwood lined box carved to simulate basket weave, the top applied with carved ivory quail amongst native flora including mother of pearl blossom, 29cm wide x 20cm deep x 10cm high. Islamic & Oriental 29 July. Sold: £2900.
A very fine large 18th/19th century silver inlaid bronze Islamic Cairoware bowl on original circular stand, both finely engraved and inlaid with panels and bands of calligraphy, flower head, basket weave and interlaced designs. Bowl 55cm diameter, 23cm high. Stand 24cm diameter, 19cm high. Islamic & Oriental 29 July. Sold: £3,000.
A pair of continental porcelain figures of dancers, wearing floral encrusted dresses. 7ins and 9.5ins high. Fine Antique 30 July. Sold: £1000.
A large pair of Chinese famille jaune floor standing vases. 56ins high. Fine Antique 30 July. Sold: £1500.
An 18th/19th century gilt framed oval mirror, with well carved leaf and berry frame and ribbon and bow motif (plate and backing board later). 34ins high x 26ins wide. Fine Antique 30 July. Sold: £950.
A large pair of continental painted biscuit glazed porcelain figures of a Dandy and a young lady reading a book. 15ins high. Fine Antique 30 July. Sold: £1300.
A Moussaieff Roman 18ct white gold and diamond wristwatch, diamond numerals and face, with leather strap, in an Austin Kaye of London blue case. Fine Antique 30 July. Sold: £1200.

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