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Spirit of Place: The Collection of Melissa Ulfane
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Dreweatts
Donnington Priory
Newbury, Berkshire
RG14 2JE
United Kingdom
Spirit of Place: The Collection of Melissa Ulfane

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Dreweatts is pleased to present the extraordinary collection of Melissa Ulfane. Founder of the renowned Pushkin Press, this deeply thoughtful collection offers a remarkable selection of Old Master paintings, modern and contemporary art, design, fine furniture, Islamic art, decorative arts, photography and rare textiles.  Read more...

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Viewing in London (highlights): Dreweatts London, 16-17 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5LU
Wednesday 12 February: 10am-4pm
Thursday 13 February: 10am-4pm
Friday 14 February: 10am-4pm
Monday 17 February: 10am-4pm

Viewing in Newbury (full sale): see below

Auction dates
Mar 04, 2025 10:30 AM GMT
Viewing dates
Feb 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT
Mar 02, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM GMT
Mar 03, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT
Mar 04, 2025 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM GMT
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There are 386 lots within this auction
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Brand
Item Type
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A FRENCH GILT METAL AND STAINED WOOD STANDARD LAMP; FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY
2,400 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A LOUIS XV GRAINED AND PARCEL-GILT WALNUT CANAPÉ, 18TH CENTURY
5,500 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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λ PATRICK KINMONTH (BRITISH B. 1967), FLUDD
3,800 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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PATRICK KINMONTH (BRITISH B. 1967), STRONTIUM FIELD
3,500 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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λ JACK BUTLER YEATS (IRISH 1871-1957), BALLYCASTLE, COUNTY MAYO, MORNING, 1915
0 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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AN ART DECO SIDEBOARD; CIRCA 1945
12,000 GBP
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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AN ETCHED GLASS MIRROR, VENETIAN, 20TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY INCORPORATING EARLIER ELEMENTS
2,600 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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LISA JOHANSSON-PAPE (FINNISH, 1907-1989) A TABLE LAMP; CIRCA 1950
1,300 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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AN UPHOLSTERED DAYBED, IN THE MANNER OF HOWARD & SONS, MID-20TH CENTURY
3,500 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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CIRCLE OF PIERRE GOBERT (FRENCH 1662-1733), PORTRAIT OF A NOBLE LADY
0 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Y A MOTHER OF PEARL AND BONE INLAID CHEST OF DRAWERS, SYRIAN, 19TH CENTURY
3,800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A PAIR OF FRENCH GILT METAL AND GLASS WALL LIGHTS IN THE MANNER OF MAISON BAGUES
2,000 GBP
600 - 1,000 GBP
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FOLLOWER OF MARTEN RYCKAERT, A PAIR OF HUNTING SCENES
2,000 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A PAIR OF DIRECTOIRE POLYCHROME-PAINTED SIDE CHAIRS, CIRCA 1790
1,400 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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VENETIAN SCHOOL (17TH CENTURY), A SET OF FOUR TONDOS: DAVID AND GOLIATH;
5,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A MATCHED PAIR OF WALNUT AND UPHOLSTERED SOFAS, ONE CIRCA 1860
19,500 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A FIJIAN GUNSTOCK CLUB (GATA),19TH CENTURY
1,900 GBP
600 - 1,000 GBP
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THREE FIJIAN ROOTSTOCK WAR CLUBS (VUNIKAU), 19TH CENTURY
1,600 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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A VERY FINELY WOVEN SILK AND WOOL SQUARE SCARF, POSSIBLY EUROPEAN
400 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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THREE TRIBAL WAR CLUBS, 19TH CENTURY
800 GBP
500 - 1,000 GBP
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A GROUP OF THREE TRIBAL WEAPONS, 19TH CENTURY
950 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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THREE TRIBAL WAR CLUBS, 19TH CENTURY
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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TWO VENETIAN CRIMSON SILK AND METALLIC THREAD EMBROIDERED CUSHION PADS, 18TH CENTURY
600 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A WHITE AND BROWN ALABASTER CHIMNEYPIECE
12,000 GBP
5,000 - 10,000 GBP
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ROGER DE LA FRESNAYE (FRENCH 1885-1925), ÉTUDES DE FEMMES NUES
220 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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ROGER DE LA FRESNAYE (FRENCH 1885-1925), ÉTUDES DE FEMMES NUES, SANS TÊTE
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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ANTONIN ARTAUD (FRENCH 1896-1948), EMPLOI DU TEMPS (ENTRE NOV. 1946 ET FEVRIER 1947)
2,200 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A TWELVE LIGHT ENAMELLED BRASS CHANDELIER, POSSIBLY TURKISH, MID/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
3,000 GBP
400 - 800 GBP
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λ JOHN MICHELL (BRITISH 1933-2009), PENTAGONAL MARRIAGES IN HEXAGONAL CELLS
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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AN ENGLISH OAK GATELEG TABLE, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
1,300 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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JONATHAN FISHER (IRISH 1740-1809), A VIEW OF SULLIVAN'S CASCADE
32,000 GBP
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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λ WITHDRAWN
Lot 329
0 GBP
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A TOBACCO VELVET AND CORD FRAMED WALL MIRROR, 20TH CENTURY
1,900 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A GILT METAL MOUNTED EBONISED TOLE TABLE LAMP BASE, FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY
400 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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AN ITALIAN WALNUT AND FRUITWOOD COMMODE, 19TH CENTURY
1,900 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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GEORGE CUITT THE ELDER (BRITISH 1743-1818), HIGH FORCE OVER THE RIVER TEES
4,500 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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GEORGE CUITT THE ELDER (BRITISH 1743-1818), WINCH BRIDGE ON THE RIVER TEES
4,500 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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MANNER OF FRANCESCO GUARDI, A CAPRICCIO OF A MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR
2,600 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A CLEAR RESIN/PERSPEX CONSOLE TABLE, 20TH CENTURY, DESIGNED BY HUGH HENRY
700 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A NORTH EUROPEAN BLACK AND POLYCHROME-PAINTED WALNUT AND PINE CUPBOARD, 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
2,200 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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A LARGE MURANO CLEAR AND ETCHED GLASS MIRROR, 20TH CENTURY
2,800 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A FRENCH PROVINCIAL WALNUT ARMCHAIR, 19TH CENTURY
60 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A WHITE PAINTED WROUGHT IRON AND MIRRORED GLASS MOUNTED DRESSING TABLE
450 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A PAIR OF CREAM PAINTED METAL HANGING LANTERNS OF MOROCCAN DESIGN
260 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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AN OCTAGONAL OCCASIONAL TABLE
2,200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A FRENCH SILVERED AND CHROME PLATED CHEVAL MIRROR IN EARLY 19TH CENTURY TASTE
3,200 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A RECTANGULAR MIRROR, MODERN
380 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF A YOUNG BOY, FLEMISH, 18TH CENTURY
1,100 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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A CARVED AND POLYCHROME-PAINTED GONDOLIER'S CHAIR, VENETIAN, 18TH CENTURY
2,400 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A GREEN AND BLACK PAINTED FLIGHT OF METAMORPHIC LIBRARY STEPS AND STOOL
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A PAIR OF FOUR-TIER CLEAR RESIN/PERSPEX SHELF UNITS, 20TH CENTURY, DESIGNED BY HUGH HENRY
1,100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A TYROLEAN POLYCHROME PAINTED ARMOIRE, 19TH CENTURY
320 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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PAOLA PETROBELLI, A LARGE FIVE-LIGHT CHANDELIER
5,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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PIET HEIN EEK (DUTCH, B.1967) A 'SCRAPWOOD' CANTEEN TABLE; EARLY 20TH CENTURY
4,500 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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SET OF EIGHT BLACK PAINTED TUBULAR METAL AND CANED DINING CHAIRS, 20TH CENTURY
1,300 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A COLOURED GLASS INSET PIERCED METAL LANTERN, PROBABLY MOROCCAN, 20TH CENTURY
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Y A CARVED AND STAINED WOOD OCTAGONAL SIDE TABLE, MOROCCAN, CIRCA 1900
350 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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TWO SIMILAR SCOTTISH BLACK-PAINTED OAK AND ASH WINDSOR ARMCHAIRS, 18TH CENTURY
3,800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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JOSÉ MARÍA SICILIA (SPANISH B. 1954), UNTITLED XV (1/3), (2/3), (3/3)
1,900 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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