![William IV Letter Dated 1808 and Etching: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: William IV Letter Dated 1808 and Etching, autograph letter signed by King William IV (1765-1837), to 'Boyle', dated 1808, double-sided in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395365_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
British Antique
![William IV Letter Dated 1808 and Etching: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: William IV Letter Dated 1808 and Etching, autograph letter signed by King William IV (1765-1837), to 'Boyle', dated 1808, double-sided in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395365_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Gordon King (British, b 1939) The Flower Seller, O/C: Property from a Private Collection, Saint Simons Island, GA Description: Gordon King (British, b. 1939), The Flower Seller, Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, depicting a woman seated with flower](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![Large Original Ilona Muravjova Oil Abstract – Artist Signed, 30” x 36”: Large Ilona Muravjova Acrylic Oil on Canvas – Abstract Scene. Artist signed lower right. 21st cent. Painting measures 30” x 36”. In a very fine gold-leafed wood frame @ 40 ½R](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9159/332881/179685505_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718068893)
![Audubon Aquatint, Swamp Sparrow, Plate 64: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Swamp Sparrow, Plate 64. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39 1/2" x 26 3/4" sheet. Comparables: Christie's, 6/25/2004 -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336520_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Song Sparrow, Plate 25: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Song Sparrow, Plate 25. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39" x 26 1/2" sheet. Comparables: Christie's, 2022 - $3,528; G](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336519_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Ray Finch vase, UK: Thrown and paddled shino stoneware vase with iron brushwork. Measures 4.5 x 7 (DxH) Note: items may be combined to save on shipping unless they cannot fit together well in boxes. studio pottery, studi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9076/332867/179867668_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718409025)
![Various Royal Family Stamps & Royal Mail Stamps Book: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Group of Various Royal Family Related Stamps and Royal Mail Special Stamps Book, comprising 'Royal Mail Special Stamps, The Stories Behind](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395397_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Mark Griffiths bottle, UK: Beautiful form and decoration on this stoneware bottle. Measures 4.75 x 9 (DxH) Note: items may be combined to save on shipping unless they cannot fit together well in boxes. studio pottery, studio ce](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9076/332867/179867659_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718409025)
![(British Politicians & Soldiers, 18/19th C) 3 Artcls: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: (British Politicians and Soldiers, c. 18th-19th Century ) 3 Articles, comprising William Henry Smith (1788-1865, English Naval](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395374_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Antique English Silk Embroidery, Woman in Gown, HP face & arms.12” x 13 ½”. : Late 18th/early 19th cent. English Silk Embroidery of a Woman in Classical Gown holding Wheat Sheaves (?), house & field in the distance. Hand painted face & arms. Embroidery measures 12” x 13 &](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9159/332881/179685599_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718068893)
![Pr. 18th cent. English Pewter Chargers by George Lowes. c. 1750-1760. 16 ¾” dia.: Pair of 18th cent. English Pewter Chargers by George Lowes. c. 1750-1760. 16 ¾” dia. Stamped with initials A.P. on front lip. Touchmarks of George Lowes, Newcastle England.Old descripted ta](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9159/332881/179685536_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718068893)
![Eugene Kingman (British), Pointer in the Field, O/C: Property from a Private Collection, Ponte Vedra, FL Description: Eugene Kingman (British, 20th C), Pointer in the Field, Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, depicting a hunting dog following a bird](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390673_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![Audubon Aquatint, Prairie Warbler, Plate 14: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Prairie Warbler, Plate 14. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39 x 26 5/8" sheet. Comparables: Christie's, 2004 - $3,585;](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336518_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Le Petit Caporal, Plate 75: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Le Petit Caporal, Plate 75. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 38 3/4" x 26 1/2" sheet. Comparables: Arader Galleries, 20](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336521_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Watercolour of Canterbury Cathedral by Unknown Artist: Artist: Unknown Artist (initialed A.R.) Subject: Canterbury Cathedral Medium: Watercolour Date: Unknown Size: Unframed: 5.5" x 7.5" Framed: 9.75" x 11.75" Pro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/174060749_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![John Leech (1817-1864 British) "the Great Match between Mr. Flintoff & Jack Rogers" c.1860: Artist: John Leech (1817-1864 British) Subject: Hunting cartoon Medium: Etching Date: 1860 Size: Unframed: 5.5" x 8" Framed 11" x 12.5" Provenance: Sig](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173550488_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![John Leech (1817-1864 British) "The Loose Box was opened, out came the hounds with a cry" c.1860: Artist: John Leech (1817-1864 British) Subject: Hunting cartoon Medium: Etching Date: 1860 Size: Unframed: 5.5" x 7.5" Framed: 11" x 12.5" Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173550332_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![John Philip Spradbery (d.2019 United Kingdom) c.1961: Artist: John Philip Spradbery (d.2019 United Kingdom) Subject: Apiary Medium: Oil Date: 1961 Size: Unframed: 19.5" x 23.5" Framed 21.5" x 25.5" Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173178005_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![John Menzies (1871-1939 British) c. 1938: Artist: John Menzies (1871-1939 British) Subject: Canoe travelling on river Medium: Watercolour Date: 1938 Size: Unframed: 12" x 16.6" Framed: 18.5" x 23" Prov](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/172705045_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Group of Royal Mail Mint Stamps and Others: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Group of Royal Mail Mint Stamps and Others, various group of Royal Mail Mint stamps, First Day Covers, and others, including stamps relati](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![John Jelfs lidded jar, UK: Finely executed porcelain tea caddy from the 1990s. Measures 4.5 x 5.5 (DxH) Note: items may be combined to save on shipping unless they cannot fit together well in boxes. studio pottery, studio ceram](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9076/332867/179867654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718409025)
![Various Royal Family and The Queen Mother Stamps: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Group of Various Royal Family and The Queen Mother Related Stamps, comprising a Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, 100th Birthday Commemor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395387_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Vintage Painting by Richard Simms (British, b. 1926): Vintage painting by British artist Richard Simms (Britain, 1926)The painting depicts a farmhouse at the edge of a lake, a couple of cows gracing and drinking water out of the lake. This is a beautiful](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/332889/180081485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718394123)
![Vintage Painting by Richard Simms (British, b. 1926): Vintage painting by British artist Richard Simms (Britain, 1926)The painting depicts a farmhouse at the edge of a lake, a boat on the lake with two people inside the boat having a good conversation wh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/332889/180063272_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718390809)
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![One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Propstore-May-30-British-Empire-Strikes-Back-poster.jpeg)
One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ leads our five lots to watch
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![Monumental sculptures by great British artists offered by Sworders May 19](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sworders-May-19-Joy.jpeg)
Monumental sculptures by great British artists offered by Sworders May 19
FARNHAM, UK – Sworders is currently offering selected contents from The Sculpture Park, the open-air display in the village of Churt, England. The auction of modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture runs online until Sunday, May 19. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Run by artist, collector, and dealer Eddie Powell during the […]
![British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ishtar-Aux-March-7-ATS-recruiting-poster-in-Hebrew.jpg)
British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights
World War II-era Poster, in Hebrew, Recruiting Jewish Women to Join the British Army, $7,800 TEL AVIV – Second World War posters recruiting British and American women to the war effort are a familiar sight at auction. Less well known, and much harder to find, are the posters that encouraged thousands of Jewish women to […]
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Hester Bateman, queen of British silversmiths
NEW YORK — Collecting silver is a passion for those who seek eye-catching centerpieces fit for a palace or even just tumblers for everyday use. There are many styles as well as an infinite number of silversmiths to choose from. Women silversmiths were not uncommon in the 1700s, and one of the names that comes […]