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British Antique
![British Colonial](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1097/330370/178103485_1_x.jpg?height=528&quality=70&width=528)
![Maitland-Smith (British) Bronze Patinated Metal Dachshund Garden Sculpture, Ca. 20th C., H 10.25" W: Maitland-Smith (British) Bronze Patinated Metal Dachshund Garden Sculpture, Ca. 20th C., H 10.25" W 5" L 13" | the dachshund with a watchful gaze. Circa 20th century. Provenance: Property of a Grosse](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389562_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![Maitland-Smith (British) Burnt Coral & Brass Pyramids, H 9.25" W 6" Depth 6" 1 Pair: Maitland-Smith (British) Burnt Coral & Brass Pyramids, H 9.25" W 6" Depth 6" 1 Pair | the pair of pyramids offer burnt coral panels accented with brass trim. Terminating on four ball form brass feet.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389559_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![Alexander Rosell (British, 1859-1922) Oils on Canvas 19th C., "Bedtime And the Toy Boat", H 10" W: Alexander Rosell (British, 1859-1922) Oils on Canvas 19th C., "Bedtime And the Toy Boat", H 10" W 14" 1 Pair | Bedtime depicts a mother putting her daughters and a puppy to bed. the Toy Boat depicts a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178395990_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Alfred De Breanski Sr (British, 1852-1928) Oil on Canvas Ca. 1880-1900, "A River in the Cairngorms,: Alfred De Breanski Sr (British, 1852-1928) Oil on Canvas Ca. 1880-1900, "A River in the Cairngorms, Scotland", H 20" W 30" | Signed lower right. Depicting a Cairngorms mountain range stream. Provenanc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178395972_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Gilbert, Sir Martin, Winston S. Churchill, 12 Vols.: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Gilbert, Sir Martin, Winston S. Churchill, 1994, 12 Vols., Sir Gilbert Martin (British, 1936-2015), Biography of Winston S. Chu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395396_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Thomas Watney Wilson (British) Oil on Canvas 1884, "The Two Grandfathers", H 32" W 38": Thomas Watney Wilson (British) Oil on Canvas 1884, "The Two Grandfathers", H 32" W 38" | Signed lower left "Watney Wilson 1884". Interior scene of a mother opening the door to discover her son and fat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178395983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Maitland-Smith (British) Blanc De Chine Porcelain Figurines, Guan Yin & Laughing Buddha, H 13" W: Maitland-Smith (British) Blanc De Chine Porcelain Figurines, Guan Yin & Laughing Buddha, H 13" W 6.5" Depth 5" 3 pcs | the lot includes a seated Guan Yin with children (H 13" X W 6.5" X D 5"), a seate](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389381_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![British Royal Family Portrait Miniature Assortment: British Royal Family Portrait Miniature Assortment (3) items including an unframed oval portrait of a woman said to be Mary Queen of Scots by miniature painter Bernard Lens (1682-1740) signed lower ri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332154_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![British Oil on Canvas, Ca. 19th C., "Portrait of a Gentleman", H 30" W 24": British Oil on Canvas, Ca. 19th C., "Portrait of a Gentleman", H 30" W 24" | Half-length portrait of a gentleman. Framed H. 40" X W. 34".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178396132_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![William Nicholson (British, 1872-1949) Lithograph in Colors on Paper, Ca. 1898, "Barmaid, from: William Nicholson (British, 1872-1949) Lithograph in Colors on Paper, Ca. 1898, "Barmaid, from London Types", H 10" W 9" | Barmaid from the series London Types published by Heinemann, 1898. Sheet size](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178396358_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![8 Works By Winston Churchill, One Signed, 16 Vols: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: 8 Works By Winston Churchill, One Signed, 16 Volumes , comprising The World Crisis: The Aftermath, 1929, London: Thornton Butte](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395360_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Attributed to William Shayer (British, 1811-1892) Oil on Canvas Laid on Canvas Ca. 19th Century,: Attributed to William Shayer (British, 1811-1892) Oil on Canvas Laid on Canvas Ca. 19th Century, "Figures with Horses", H 40" W 33.5" | Depicting farmers and horses during a rare moment of rest and re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330806/178395968_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495017)
![Sterling Silver Pheasant Figurine Chester 1910: Sterling Silver Pheasant Figurine Chester 1910 Weight: 56 g. Size length 5 1/2 by height of 2 1/2 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/330149/177996828_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715918114)
![Maitland-Smith (British) Blue & White Porcelain Figurines, H 6.75" W 4.5" L 9.5" 6 pcs + Chinese: Maitland-Smith (British) Blue & White Porcelain Figurines, H 6.75" W 4.5" L 9.5" 6 pcs + Chinese Style Vase | the figurines include a dog (H 6.75" X W 4.5" X L 9.5"), four ducks (H 3.5" X W 3" X L 5.7](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389431_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![Maitland-Smith (British) Blue & White Porcelain Vase, H 16.5" Dia. 8": Maitland-Smith (British) Blue & White Porcelain Vase, H 16.5" Dia. 8" | Offers oriental motifs rendered in hand-painted cobalt. Bearing signature branding label affixed to the underside.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389430_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![Dickens, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Early Edition: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Dickens, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Possible Early Edition, A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas' by C](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395354_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Derby Porcelain Figurine Assortment: Derby Porcelain Figurine Assortment (3) items depicting Greco-Roman deities including Jupiter / Zeus with an eagle, Juno / Hera with a peacock and Venus with a leopard, all unmarked, Venus retaining a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332039_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![After James Pollard (British, 1792-1867) Aquatint Engraving Assortment: After James Pollard (British, 1792-1867) Aquatint Engraving Assortment (7) total items including (4) aquatints after James Pollard including an 1819 'Stage Coach & Opposition Coach in Sight', an 1826](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179331910_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Lord Randolph Churchill by Winston Churchill, Signed: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Lord Randolph Churchill by Winston Churchill, 1906, 2 Volumes, with R.S. Churchill Signature, first edition, London: MacMillen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395363_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Victorian Cast Iron Hall Tree, 19th Century: Property of the Estate of Anne P. West, Savannah, GA Description: Victorian Cast Iron Hall Tree, 19th Century, with 6 hooks, the base with removable insert. Measurements: Height](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390733_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![Arthur Wardle (British 1864-1949) Oil on Canvas: Arthur Wardle (British 1864-1949) Oil on Canvas Undated, signed lower right, depicting a rider on horseback with dogs, in a gold-tone carved wood frame Property from: an Estate, Saint Charles, Illinoi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179331802_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Maitland-Smith (British) Brass Covered Jar & Candlestick, H 8.5" Dia. 6" 2 pcs: Maitland-Smith (British) Brass Covered Jar & Candlestick, H 8.5" Dia. 6" 2 pcs | the lot includes one brass candlestick (H 8.5" X DIA 6") and one covered jar (H 6.5" X DIA 5.5"). Each bearing signatur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389560_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![Maitland-Smith (British) Painted Porcelain Figurines, Standing Chinese Boy Figures, H 11" W 4" Depth: Maitland-Smith (British) Painted Porcelain Figurines, Standing Chinese Boy Figures, H 11" W 4" Depth 3" 1 Pair | the mirrored pair of painted standing figures holding vases. Each bearing signature bra](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/330762/178389382_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716495461)
![Five 17th and 18th C Books, including Charles I & II: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Five 17th and 18th Century Books, including Charles I and II, comprising Bibliotheca Regia, or, The Royal Library, Containing t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395377_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
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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
One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ RICKMANSWORTH, UK – One of the rarest of Lucasfilm marketing one-sheets for The Empire Strikes Back will be offered at Propstore Thursday, May 30 as part of its UK-based Collectible Poster Live Auction – London sale. The complete catalog is available for […]
![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 […]
![Hester Bateman, queen of British silversmiths](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HB-punch-bowl-Heritage-1-1.jpg)
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 […]