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Matthew Barton LtdSilver, Works of Art & Objects of Vertu
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CERAMICS & SILVER FROM AROUND THE GLOBEHIGHLIGHT MATTHEW BARTON’S MAY SALE
- Auction will include watches for the first time -- Many items that will make perfect Father’s Day gifts -
Matthew Barton Ltd’s auction of Silver, Ceramics,
Jewellery, Works of Art and Objects of Vertu will
comprise more than 440 lots with estimates ranging
from £80 to £8,000. The sale will take place on
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in London at 25 Blythe
Road, W14 and viewing will start on the Sunday
(May 20th).
Among the highlights is a private collection of
English and Irish silver, including a pair of Rococo
silver candlesticks by Hugenot silversmith Aymé Videau of London, dating from 1744, which carry an
estimate of £3,000-4,000 [See Illustration above], while a George I silver teapot by Jonah Clifton of London, dating from 1724 is expected to fetch £2,500-3,500.
Other notable pieces of silver included a Swedish silver
tankard by Petter Britt of Kalmar, dating from circa 1710,
which is estimated at £4,000-6,000 [See illustration to right]
and a late 17th century Scottish silver-mounted laburnum wood
Quaich (a shallow two-handled drinking cup or bowl), carries
an estimate of £1,500-2,500 [See illustration below] .
Elsewhere in the silver section are a number
of silver and electroplate table centerpieces
with estimates ranging from £600 to £4,000
and a collection of Art Nouveau Edwardian
silver photograph frames. The objects of vertu
on offer include a private collection of gold and
silver boxes ranging from a Louis XV
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tortoiseshell box to a Victorian gold snuffbox.
For the second time, Matthew Barton Ltd’s sale will have a section devoted to ceramics. Several pieces
from the Kaars Sijpesteijn Family Collection of
Chinese blue and white porcelain will be
offered. Since the 17th century the family were
'rolreders' (sailcloth producers) in Krommenie,
North Holland, as well as being merchants and
ship owners with many links to the East India
trade. Through this they collected 17th/18th
century Chinese porcelain. Interesting pieces
include two bowls, dating from the Kangxi period, one marked with period and the other with Chenghua
mark (Est: £1,500-2,000 each) [See illustration above].
Among the English pieces is a Coalport vase and cover painted with
birds of prey by John Randall, estimated at £1,800-2,500 [See
illustration right] and a Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood Fairyland
Lustre ‘Torches’ pattern cylindrical vase, estimated at £2,000-3,000.
The works of art include Japanese and Chinese carved ivory figures
and boxes, such as a fine Canton casket estimated at £4,000-6,000,
as well as a variety of European works highlighted by a rare lead
roundel of the late 16th century recounting events during the ‘Spanish
Fury’ at Antwerp (Est: £2,000-3,000).
For the first time, Jewellery will be complemented by a selection of watches in the sale. A Patek Philippe
gentleman's wristwatch, dating from circa 1955 is estimated at £6,000-8,000, and also included will be
a number of IWC gentleman's wristwatches, with estimates ranging from £1,000 to £4,000. A large
diamond solitaire ring – weighing over 3 carats with good colour and clarity is estimated at £8,000-
10,000, while a diamond eternity ring is expected to £1,000-1,500, and a 1950s diamond cluster brooch
carries an estimate of £800-1,000.
For further information on the auction, please call020 7806 5545 or visit www.matthewbartonltd.com
For Press Information onlyPlease contact Rachel AkedEmail: [email protected]: 07790 732448
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