Fine Art, Old Masters, Islamic & Oceanic Art

(Attributed to Henry Roberts, 1756 - 1796) A Drawing with Watercolour Highlights of HMS Resolution

A Tongan (?) White and Black Shell-Bead (?) Necklace

Bernardo Canal (1673-1744), The Piazzetta Looking South

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Fine Art, Old Masters, Islamic & Oceanic Art

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This sale features a hitherto unseen collection of artefacts collected by Admiral Richard Grindall (1750 - 1820) whilst he was an Able Seaman aboard the Resolution on Captain James Cook's second circumnavigation; as well as artefacts collected by Rivers Grindall, son of Richard Grindall, during his service abroad, including in India.

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A Red Woven Drawstring Coin Purse with Metal Beads (18th â€“ 19th Century): From the Grindall Family. Collected by Rivers Grindall during his service abroad, including in India. A red woven drawstring coin purse with metal beads. 18th ? 19th Century. Measuring 9 inches

0144: A Red Woven Drawstring Coin Purse with Metal Beads (18th â€“ 19th Century)Est. £100-£200

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Two Silver Alloy (?) Card Cases (18th â€“ 19th Century): From the Collection of Rivers Grindall, son of Admiral Grindall, and thence by direct descent through his family. Collected by Rivers Grindall during his service abroad, including in India. [A]

0145: Two Silver Alloy (?) Card Cases (18th â€“ 19th Century)Est. £30-£50

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Twelve Erzgebirge Bristol Piano Dancing figures (c. 1860-80): Property of a Gentleman Twelve Erzgebirge Bristol piano dancing figures (c. 1860-80) in a blue Chinese Lacquer Box. Brightly painted suspended wooden figures with moving legs. The figures are as

0146: Twelve Erzgebirge Bristol Piano Dancing figures (c. 1860-80)Est. £200-£300

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An Early Antique Pottery Lion (Continental): An Early Antique Pottery Lion. Continental. With maker's mark to the rear. Dimensions: 3.5 in (H) x 3.5 in (W)

0147: An Early Antique Pottery Lion (Continental)Est. £30-£50

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A Portrait of William Blomberg, Aged 7 (attributed to John Downman, 1750 - 1824): From the Collection of Admiral Grindall and by descent. A Portrait of William Blomberg, aged 7. Dated 1769. Attributed to John Downman, 1750 - 1824. Pencil and WC on paper Dimensions: (Framed) 13.5

0148: A Portrait of William Blomberg, Aged 7 (attributed to John Downman, 1750 - 1824)Est. £300-£500

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A Pair of Tortoiseshell and Brass Binoculars (19th Century): A pair of tortoiseshell and brass binoculars. 19th Century. In a leather case. From the Family of Turnbull

0149: A Pair of Tortoiseshell and Brass Binoculars (19th Century)Est. £100-£200Lot Passed

A Pair of Bone and Brass Opera Glasses (19th Century): Property of a Gentleman A pair of bone and brass opera glasses. 19th Century. In a leather case. The case inscribed with: "Major Newbury 36 Brunswick Square"

0150: A Pair of Bone and Brass Opera Glasses (19th Century)Est. £100-£200Lot Passed

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A Transvaal Souvenir Boer War Medal (1900): Property of a Gentleman. A Transvaal Souvenir Boer War Medal (38 mm) in a red presentation case. The interior of the case-lid with a printed note from the Vice Regal Lodge, Dublin dated April 25th

0151: A Transvaal Souvenir Boer War Medal (1900)Est. £100-£200

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An Indian Miniature of a Man (18th - 19th Century): From the Collection of Rivers Grindall, son of Admiral Grindall, and thence by direct descent through his family. A fine Indian miniature of a gentleman wearing a jewelled headpiece. 19th Century.

0152: An Indian Miniature of a Man (18th - 19th Century)Est. £100-£200

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An Indian Miniature of Zeenat, Wife and Favourite of the King of Delhi and Last Mughal Emperor (C.: From the Collection of Rivers Grindall, son of Admiral Grindall, and thence by direct descent through his family. An Indian miniature of Zeenat (1823 ? 1886), wife and favourite of the King of

0153: An Indian Miniature of Zeenat, Wife and Favourite of the King of Delhi and Last Mughal Emperor (C.Est. £200-£300

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A Miniature of the Amir of Afghanistan (c. 1820): A miniature of the Amir of Afghanistan. In a leather-bound case. c. 1820. Dimensions: 1.5 in (W)

0154: A Miniature of the Amir of Afghanistan (c. 1820)Est. £200-£300Lot Passed

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Portrait of A Melanesian (?), Standing Proudly, Full Length (Circle of Sargent): [?] Portrait of A Melanesian (?), standing proudly full length. (Circle of John Singer Sargent). Circa 1880. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: (Unframed) 30 in (H) x 15 in (L) (Framed) 33 in (H) x 18 in

0155: Portrait of A Melanesian (?), Standing Proudly, Full Length (Circle of Sargent)Est. £1,000-£2,000

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Six Mughal Red Wax Seal Impressions and Five Silk Letter-Pouches (Mughal, 18th - 19th Century): From the Collection of Rivers Grindall, son of Admiral Grindall, and thence by direct descent through his family. Six Mughal red wax seals and five silk letter-pouches. 18th - 19th Century. Of

0156: Six Mughal Red Wax Seal Impressions and Five Silk Letter-Pouches (Mughal, 18th - 19th Century)Est. £300-£500

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11 Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscripts (Late 19th Century): From the Collection of Admiral Grindall and by descent. 11 Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscripts. Late 19th Century. Script likely 'Pali' (the sacred language of Buddhism). Place of origin: Shan State.

0157: 11 Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscripts (Late 19th Century)Est. £200-£300Lot Passed

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An Imperial Hard-stone and Metal Filagree Inkwell with A Painted Miniature of An Imperial Building: An Imperial Hard-stone and Metal Filagree Inkwell with A Painted Miniature Atop of An Imperial Building (Flying The Tricolore) (Indian, 19th Century). Indian, 19th Century. The scene on the lid

0158: An Imperial Hard-stone and Metal Filagree Inkwell with A Painted Miniature of An Imperial BuildingEst. £100-£200

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An Ethiopian Travelling Icon (c. 1650): An Ethiopian Travelling Icon with loop intended for hanging. c. 1650. Panel painted on two sides. The front depicting the Crucifixion of Christ, Mary, and John. The reverse depicting the Mother and

0162: An Ethiopian Travelling Icon (c. 1650)Est. £800-£1,200Lot Passed

0163: An Ethiopian Travelling Icon (c. 1650)Est. £800-£1,200Lot Passed

A Balkan Icon of an Angel (18th Century): A Balkan Icon of an Angel. 18th Century. Extensive inscriptions. Tempera and gold on panel. Dimensions: 12 in (H) x 9.5 (W)

0164: A Balkan Icon of an Angel (18th Century)Est. £1,000-£2,000Lot Passed

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A Russian Icon of Volokolom Skaya (18th Century): A Russian Icon of Volokolom Skaya. 18th Century. Tempera and gold on panel. Dimensions: 12 x 10.5

0165: A Russian Icon of Volokolom Skaya (18th Century)Est. £1,500-£2,500

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One Worry Ball, Two Mother of Pearl Gaming Counters in an Ivory Container, An Ivory Puzzle In A Box: [?] From the Collection of Rivers Grindall, son of Admiral Grindall, and thence by direct descent through his family. One ivory carved worry ball Two mother of pearl gaming counters in an ivory

0159: One Worry Ball, Two Mother of Pearl Gaming Counters in an Ivory Container, An Ivory Puzzle In A BoxEst. £200-£400Lot Passed

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Four Fans (18th â€“ 19th Century): [?] From the Collection of Rivers Grindall, son of Admiral Grindall, and thence by direct descent through his family. Collected by Rivers Grindall during his service abroad, including in India.

0160: Four Fans (18th â€“ 19th Century)Est. £300-£500

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Scenes from the Life of Saint Nicholas (Russian, c. 1480): Scenes from the Life of Saint Nicholas. Tempera and gold on panel (vrezka). Russian, c. 1480. Provenance: Iconostas Private Collection, London Measurements: 13.75 in (H) x 11.25 in (W)

0166: Scenes from the Life of Saint Nicholas (Russian, c. 1480)Est. £6,000-£8,000Lot Passed

The Appearance of the Virgin to Saint Sergius (Russian, c. 1650): The Appearance of the Virgin to Saint Sergius. Central Russian, Moscow (?), c. 1650. Tempera and gold on panel. Dimensions: 12 in (H) x 9.5 in (W)

0167: The Appearance of the Virgin to Saint Sergius (Russian, c. 1650)Est. £5,000-£8,000Lot Passed

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Three Chinese Carved Ivory Card Cases (18th â€“ 19th Century): [?] From the Collection of Rivers Grindall, son of Admiral Grindall, and thence by direct descent through his family. Three Chinese carved ivory card cases canton, 18-19th century. Typical form,

0161: Three Chinese Carved Ivory Card Cases (18th â€“ 19th Century)Est. £800-£1,200

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