Our September Fine Art Auction celebrates the unrivalled rich artistic heritage of the East Anglian region and features over 250 works by artists including John Nash, Harry Becker, John Nash, Alfred Munnings, Grayson Perry.
21/09/2022
Star lots in the sale include a group of oils by Lucy Harwood, a prominent figure in the Benton End school of artists whose significance has been reappraised in recent years. It is said that her work used to change hands at car boot sales and village fetes for a few pounds. Our sale features five oils with estimates ranging from £1500-3000. Another significant 20th century artist featured in the sale is Peggy Somerville. Peggy could paint proficiently aged just three, and was hailed a child genius at the tender age of ten when her first sell out auction was held in Mayfair. Peggy went on to have a long established artistic career but collectors are always drawn to her prodigious early talent and our sale includes a small oil from her second exhibition. Painted when she was just eleven, it has been in artist’s family ever since and comes to market for the first time since her 1929 Claridge Gallery Exhibition, estimate £800-1200. Another rare painting featuring in the sale is an 1842 portrait of Emma Sparrow, riding her hunter, Anachase, in the grounds of Gosfield Place, by 19th Colchester artist John Vine. Vine was born with severe disabilities and malformed arms and hands, he was exhibited as a fairground curiosity as a child but overcame his hardships to forge a successful career as a livestock artist, his work is scarce and always keenly contested at auction, this large canvas carries an estimate of £5000-7000. With the opportunity to acquire work by our region’s best artists and historic locations and depictions which may resonate with you, viewing this unique sale is highly recommended.
Two rare classic cars have been uncovered in a rural Suffolk barn, following decades off the road. The 1950’s Mercedes - Benz 220 Type A Convertible and 1921 Talbot - Darracq with a combined age of 175 years are being offered for sale due to the passing of their owner.
09/10/2024
We are delighted to offer this historic Royal overcoat owned by H.M. King Edward VIII who later became the Duke of Windsor and who carried on wearing it after his abdication.
08/10/2024
Our November Art and Antiques sales features a wonderful private collection of 19th century Folk Art.
02/10/2024