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The Collection of Sir William Whitfield CBE - Part One
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Donnington Priory
Newbury, Berkshire
RG14 2JE
United Kingdom
The Collection of Sir William Whitfield CBE - Part One

All lots with a low estimate of £500 or less are to be offered with No Reserve

Auction dates
10 Mar 2020 10:30 GMT
Viewing dates
05 Mar 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
06 Mar 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
07 Mar 2020 10:00 - 14:00 GMT
08 Mar 2020 10:00 - 14:00 GMT
09 Mar 2020 10:00 - 17:00 GMT
10 Mar 2020 08:30 - 17:00 GMT
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A pair of French spelter models of the Townley Vase fitted as table lamps, circa 1890
Lot 1
A pair of French spelter models of the Townley Vase fitted as table lamps, circa 1890
700 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Regency beechwood, parcel-gilt and brass-mounted scroll-end sofa, circa 1815
Lot 2
A Regency beechwood, parcel-gilt and brass-mounted scroll-end sofa, circa 1815
6,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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After Carlo Finelli, a Venetian model of Venus in a shell by Testolini, late 19th century
Lot 3
After Carlo Finelli, a Venetian model of Venus in a shell by Testolini, late 19th century
950 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A pair of Continental Belge marble columnar pedestals, late 19th century
Lot 4
A pair of Continental Belge marble columnar pedestals, late 19th century
1,200 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A North West Persian runner, small North West Persian rug and a Kashan rug
Lot 5
A North West Persian runner, small North West Persian rug and a Kashan rug
700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A set of six late George III mahogany hall chairs, circa 1790
Lot 6
A set of six late George III mahogany hall chairs, circa 1790
7,500 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A parcel gilt and painted bracket in Chinoiserie taste and a pair of modern painted wood brackets, 2
Lot 7
A parcel gilt and painted bracket in Chinoiserie taste and a pair of modern painted wood brackets, 2
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A George I style carved and gilt-gesso stand, late 19th/early 20th century
Lot 8
A George I style carved and gilt-gesso stand, late 19th/early 20th century
1,400 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A large quantity of mezzotints of notable people
Lot 9
A large quantity of mezzotints of notable people
1,400 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of late George III mahogany hall chairs, circa 1800
Lot 10
A pair of late George III mahogany hall chairs, circa 1800
700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A George II style carved mahogany sofa, late 19th century
Lot 11
A George II style carved mahogany sofa, late 19th century
3,000 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A scagliola columnar pedestal simulating verde antico, 19th century
Lot 12
A scagliola columnar pedestal simulating verde antico, 19th century
2,200 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A set of four carved and giltwood wall mounts, 18th century and later
Lot 13
A set of four carved and giltwood wall mounts, 18th century and later
850 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A William IV carved giltwood pelmet, circa 1830
Lot 14
A William IV carved giltwood pelmet, circa 1830
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A large and impressive simulated marble bust of Emperor Hadrian, late 20th century
Lot 15
A large and impressive simulated marble bust of Emperor Hadrian, late 20th century
650 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Italian or French verde antico columnar pedestals, first half 19th century
Lot 16
A pair of Italian or French verde antico columnar pedestals, first half 19th century
1,500 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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An Antwerp Historical Tapestry from The Story of Emperor Octavian Augustus, circa 1660-1690
Lot 17
An Antwerp Historical Tapestry from The Story of Emperor Octavian Augustus, circa 1660-1690
14,000 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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A pair of George III style architectural painted and parcel-gilt open breakfront bookcases, 19th cen
Lot 18
A pair of George III style architectural painted and parcel-gilt open breakfront bookcases, 19th cen
1,300 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A French gilt bronze bust of Diana the Huntress after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828)
Lot 19
A French gilt bronze bust of Diana the Huntress after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828)
900 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Napoleon III ormolu mounted rouge griotte, Breccia and vert maurin columnar pedestal by Maison Mil
Lot 20
A Napoleon III ormolu mounted rouge griotte, Breccia and vert maurin columnar pedestal by Maison Mil
2,600 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A painted plaster bust of William Pitt the Younger after Joseph Nollekens (British 1737-1823)
Lot 21
A painted plaster bust of William Pitt the Younger after Joseph Nollekens (British 1737-1823)
1,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An Italian Siena and white marble mounted columnar pedestal, 19th century
Lot 22
An Italian Siena and white marble mounted columnar pedestal, 19th century
700 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A late George III mahogany bookcase, circa 1790
Lot 23
A late George III mahogany bookcase, circa 1790
3,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Circle of Maria Verelst (British 1680-1744) Portrait of Lady Smythe, three-quarter-length
Lot 24
Circle of Maria Verelst (British 1680-1744) Portrait of Lady Smythe, three-quarter-length
3,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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John Vanderbank (British 1694-1739) Portrait of Dr Martin Benson (1689-1752) Bishop of Gloucester, h
Lot 25
John Vanderbank (British 1694-1739) Portrait of Dr Martin Benson (1689-1752) Bishop of Gloucester, h
1,500 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A George II carved giltwood pier mirror, circa 1755
Lot 26
A George II carved giltwood pier mirror, circa 1755
5,200 GBP
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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North Italian School (17th century) Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a pale brown embroidere
Lot 27
North Italian School (17th century) Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a pale brown embroidere
1,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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After Samuel Cooper Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)
Lot 28
After Samuel Cooper Portrait of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)
3,800 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Circle of Jonathan Richardson (British 1665-1745) Portrait of Matthew Prior (1664-1721), half-length
Lot 29
Circle of Jonathan Richardson (British 1665-1745) Portrait of Matthew Prior (1664-1721), half-length
1,600 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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After Antonio Canova, an Italian sculpted alabaster figural group of the Three Graces, 19th century
Lot 30
After Antonio Canova, an Italian sculpted alabaster figural group of the Three Graces, 19th century
700 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A French Empire burr elm marble topped pier table
Lot 31
A French Empire burr elm marble topped pier table
900 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Victorian black painted cast iron door porter
Lot 32
A Victorian black painted cast iron door porter
280 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Contemporary British School UntitledStriated red stone43cm high
Lot 33
Contemporary British School UntitledStriated red stone43cm high
480 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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λ Yunus Haider ARBS (b. 1943) Opus 1972/03 - Screen Bronze 47cm high overall
Lot 34
λ Yunus Haider ARBS (b. 1943) Opus 1972/03 - Screen Bronze 47cm high overall
600 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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λ Sir Jacob Epstein (British 1880-1959)Fifth Portrait of Kathleen A bronze
Lot 35
λ Sir Jacob Epstein (British 1880-1959)Fifth Portrait of Kathleen A bronze
10,000 GBP
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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An associated pair of patinated bronze models of the Medici Venus and Capitoline Antinous, third qua
Lot 36
An associated pair of patinated bronze models of the Medici Venus and Capitoline Antinous, third qua
2,800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A French or Italian patinated bronze model of Hercules, in the manner of the Hercules Farnese, 19th
Lot 37
A French or Italian patinated bronze model of Hercules, in the manner of the Hercules Farnese, 19th
3,000 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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After Benvenuto Cellini (Florence, 1500-1571)
Lot 38
After Benvenuto Cellini (Florence, 1500-1571)
3,600 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A white marble urn wall mount in George III Adam style, first quarter 19th century
Lot 39
A white marble urn wall mount in George III Adam style, first quarter 19th century
800 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of French or English wrought iron grille or balcony panels, 19th century
Lot 40
A pair of French or English wrought iron grille or balcony panels, 19th century
240 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A pair of plywood and cast iron obelisk standard lamps, the plinths probably early 20th century
Lot 41
A pair of plywood and cast iron obelisk standard lamps, the plinths probably early 20th century
480 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large pair of crackle-glazed vases and covers, Chinese, 20th century
Lot 42
A large pair of crackle-glazed vases and covers, Chinese, 20th century
750 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Scottish George III cast iron stoves modelled as Neoclassical urns, attributed to the Carr
Lot 43
A pair of Scottish George III cast iron stoves modelled as Neoclassical urns, attributed to the Carr
6,200 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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ϒ A pair of ivory and brass mounted opera glasses, later 19th century
Lot 44
ϒ A pair of ivory and brass mounted opera glasses, later 19th century
340 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Continental sample marble and gilt metal mounted obelisk, late 19th century
Lot 45
A Continental sample marble and gilt metal mounted obelisk, late 19th century
1,200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A mahogany partner's pedestal desk, 18th century and later
Lot 46
A mahogany partner's pedestal desk, 18th century and later
4,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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An early Victorian stained softwood walking stick, mid 19th century
Lot 47
An early Victorian stained softwood walking stick, mid 19th century
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of Empire patinated bronze candle holders, circa 1810, and a Regency gilt bronze mount refitt
Lot 48
A pair of Empire patinated bronze candle holders, circa 1810, and a Regency gilt bronze mount refitt
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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British School (circa 1730) Portrait of a gentleman
Lot 49
British School (circa 1730) Portrait of a gentleman
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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ϒ An Anglo-Indian, probably Vizagapatam, antler covered tea caddy, mid 19th century
Lot 50
ϒ An Anglo-Indian, probably Vizagapatam, antler covered tea caddy, mid 19th century
850 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Two scagliola panels, 20th century
Lot 51
Two scagliola panels, 20th century
160 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A collection of twelve assorted items of specimen and curiosity interest
Lot 52
A collection of twelve assorted items of specimen and curiosity interest
800 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A pair of large Italian marmo giallo Grand Tour souvenir models of Temple of Castor and Pollux and t
Lot 53
A pair of large Italian marmo giallo Grand Tour souvenir models of Temple of Castor and Pollux and t
21,000 GBP
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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A George III style mahogany double breakfront bookcase
Lot 54
A George III style mahogany double breakfront bookcase
9,000 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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ϒ A Chinese pierced ivory double gourd ivory pomander, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Lot 55
ϒ A Chinese pierced ivory double gourd ivory pomander, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
300 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Cantagalli 'Iznik' style mug with bracket handle, late 19th century
Lot 56
A Cantagalli 'Iznik' style mug with bracket handle, late 19th century
450 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese bronze figure of Quanyin, Meiji-Taisho Era
Lot 57
A Japanese bronze figure of Quanyin, Meiji-Taisho Era
2,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese cast-iron head of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty
Lot 58
A Chinese cast-iron head of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty
420 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An Iznik fritware pottery dish, circa 1580-1620
Lot 59
An Iznik fritware pottery dish, circa 1580-1620
1,600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A pair of Chinese 'robins egg' glazed models of mythical birds, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Lot 60
A pair of Chinese 'robins egg' glazed models of mythical birds, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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