Introducing a new monthly feature highlighting a selection of lots from this month's auction, as chosen by members of our team!
Lot 145, a gold-backed and silver set diamond brooch designed as a floral and foliate spray
This attractive Victorian diamond brooch sparkles beautifully when worn because the two flowerheads are mounted on coiled springs ‘en tremblant’, thus attracting the attention of potential admirers! The market is currently strong for this type of brooch from both a collectors and an investors point of view as they are getting scarcer and more difficult to find.
Lot 757, a Jean Lurçat 'Cockerel standing on a bench', wool tapestry
Jean Lurçat was central to the revival of tapestry in 20th-century France. In the 1930s, he turned away from painting and began rethinking tapestry as a serious modern art form, at a time when it had become decorative and lacked direction. Working closely with workshops like Aubusson, he reintroduced traditional weaving techniques but paired them with bold, simplified designs and a limited colour palette to suit the medium.
After World War II, his work took on greater scale and symbolic depth, often exploring themes of nature, humanity, and the cosmos. He also helped establish the International Tapestry Biennial of Lausanne, which cemented tapestry’s place in modern art.
"I have always loved needlework, and like this tapestry because it reflects that turning point—where tapestry shifts from purely decorative craft to something more monumental and expressive, with clear, graphic forms and a strong, modern identity." Lucy
Lot 856, An 18th century black Chinoiserie eight day longcase clock signed William Purden, London
This is such a beautiful classic antique of great quality, highly decorative, and would instantly give any home great warmth and a 'country house' look.
"Emblematic of 'The Four Seasons' and depicting classic equine scenes, they are beautifully painted and I love the way the artist has captured the horses and classic British landscapes." Nick
Lot 911, Paul Stephens (b 1957), Along the River Bank, oil on canvas
This eye-catching pointillist paintings will be a talking point in any room! This artist takes this form of Post-Impressionism and gives it a contemporary twist with a signature bold colour palette.
Lot 769, An ornate cast metal hanging lantern suspended from a wall bracket
"This stylish piece will bring atmosphere, personality and warmth to a garden or orangery." Penny
It is not surprising Tom has chosen these next two fantastic lots with his passion for music.
Lot 766, a pair of vintage 'Celestion 66 Studio Monitor' floor standing speakers, teak cased
The Celestion Ditton 66 is a legendary British 3-way studio monitor from the mid-1970s, highly regarded for its accurate, professional sound, low distortion, and deep bass extension. The tall, slender design minimises floor space while providing high volume.
Lot 810, a good 19th century inlaid rosewood concertina by Lachenal & Co of London
Prolific London-based concertina makers, the Lachenal company was founded by the Swiss engineer Louis Lachenal in approx. 1850. His innovations in concertina production led the company becoming one of the most prolific concertina producers of the era.
Lot 722, a Japanese kozuka knife, Meiji / Edo period
The knife is of alloy, cast in form of rabbits within a landscape, gilt heightened, signed to back, length overall 30cm. With a further handle of white metal, decorated with peonies, signed to back, and another bronze kokuza knife handle, Meiji period, decorated with a white metal dog in relief and gilt metal script, length 9.6cm.
A Japanese kozuka is a small, often highly decorated knife handle that houses a small utility blade known as a kogatana. It is essentially a samurai’s pocket knife, used for everyday tasks, crafting, or emergency self-defence.
Lot 1068, a large 17th century and later carved oak headboard
"With its four panel front with floral and foliate design flanked by acanthus scroll bracket sides, this dramatic piece will bring flare and command attention, making it the centrepiece of a bedroom." Steph
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