![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)
British Antique
![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 by the lake with a figure walking towards the boat. This is a beautiful p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/332889/180081222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718393239)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Frederick Augustus (1763-1827) 2 Letters Signed: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: Frederick Augustus, Duke of York & Albany, Prince (1763-1827) 2 Letters Signed, an autograph letter signed, to Colonel Bagwell, [n.d.], in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395368_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Pr. English Ridgeway China Botanical Shaped Bowls w/HP Floral, 11” x 8 ¾”. : Pair of Very Fine English Ridgeway China Botanical Shaped Bowls with Beautifully Hand Painted Floral Bouquets & Floral Trim Motifs. 2nd Quarter 19th cent. Measures 11” long x 8 ¾”](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9159/332881/179685469_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718068893)
![Michael Bailey stoneware vase, UK: Celadon-glazed stoneware vase. Pottery mark dates to 1965-75 while he was based in Middlesex. Measures 4.5 x 7.5 (DxH) Note: items may be combined to save on shipping unless they cannot fit together w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9076/332867/179867662_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718409025)
![Clive Bowen bowl, UK: Slipware bowl measures 9.5 x 1.75 (DxH) Note: items may be combined to save on shipping unless they cannot fit together well in boxes. studio pottery, studio ceramics](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9076/332867/179867639_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718409025)
![Antique English Georgian Brass Wax Jack w/top scissor action clip, 5 7/8” tall: 18th cent. English Georgian Brass Wax Jack, top scissor action clip with circular split plate & circular base. 5 7/8” tall, base is 3 3/16” dia.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9159/332881/179685534_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718068893)
![London by Charles Knight - 6 Vol , First Ed, 1841-1844 w/Letter by Knight: Rare Set - London by Charles Knight. Complete set of 6 illustrated volumes with half -calf binding & marbled boards. First editions, 1841-1844. Vol 1 has an autographed letter signed by Charles Knight](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9159/332881/179685495_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718068893)
![Painting of the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Great Hampden, Buckinghamshire by Unknown Artist: Artist: Unknown Artist Subject: Painting of the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Great Hampden, Buckinghamshire Medium: Watercolour Date: Unknown Size: Image: 10" x 10.5" Boar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/177520334_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Thomas Noël Smith (1840-1900 British): Artist: Thomas Noël Smith (1840-1900 British) Subject: Flowering tree and woman in front of rural cottage Medium: Print Date: Unknown Size: Unframed: 9.75" X 13.5" Framed:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/177515487_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![John Leech (1817-1864 British) "Fresh as a four year old. Went off like a shot!" 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/6120/212793/175055155_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![John Leech (1817-1864 British) "The Jug and his Juvenile Field" c.1860: Artist: John Leech (1817-1864 British) Subject: Hunting cartoon Medium: Etching Date: 1860 Size: Unframed: 5.5" x 7.75" Framed: 11" x 12.5" Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173550359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![USA letter to London, postmarks 27 Jul 1860: USA letter to London, postmarks 27 Jul 1860](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737897_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![Gould - Lemon-rumped Toucan 1833: This magnificent lithographic print of the Lemon-rumped Toucan (Ramphastos Citreopygus) is from A Monograph of the Ramphastidae, or Family of Toucans by John Gould and issued between 1833-35. First ed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744632_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![British Colonial chest of drawers with trunk: British Colonial chest of drawers with trunk in mahogany. 50"h x 42"w x 19 1/2"d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1097/330370/178103485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716306862)
![Gothick Bookcase by Thomas Chippendale 1762: This engraving illustrates Gothick Bookcase and is from the third edition of The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director: being a large collection of the most elegant and useful designs of household fu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177745190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Gould Birds of New Guinea - Forsten's Pitta: This wonderful lithograph of a Forsten's Pitta (Pitta forsteni) is from John Gould's The Birds of New Guinea, and the Adjacent Papuan Islands 1875-88. This plate is number 30 from volume 4 of this wor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744630_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Rare - Sparrow Hawk by P Mazell 1766: This rare hand coloured copperplate engraving is from The British Zoology by Thomas Pennant (1726-1798). Published by J. and J. March, London: 1761-1766. Thomas Pennant's renowned natural history book](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744685_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Gould - Humboldt's Aracari Toucan 1833: This magnificent lithographic print of the Humboldt's Aracari (Pteroglossus Humboldtii) is from A Monograph of the Ramphastidae, or Family of Toucans by John Gould and issued between 1833-35. First ed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744633_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Rare Gould Birds of Aust. - One-carunculated Cassowary: This rare lithograph of the One-carunculated Cassowary (Casuarius uniappendiculatus ) is from John Gould's monumental work, The Birds of Australia, issued in 36 Parts between 1840 and 1848.This is pla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744627_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Gould Birds of Asia - Mantled Kingfisher 1849-83: This original lithograph of the Mantled Kingfisher (Dacelo Tyro) is from John Gould's Birds of Asia, issued in 35 parts between 1849 and 1883, the last three being issued after Gould's death in 1881 b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744643_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
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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 […]