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Auction Details
Royal & Noble
Royal & Noble Including Jewels from an Important Noble Collection
Our Royal and Noble sale is where we bring together rare and beautiful items that tell a story. Throughout history, the nobility have played a leading role in artistic patronage and creating rich, layered collections of exquisite artwork. Fascinating pieces of furniture, decorative art and paintings come together with collections from the great English country houses Fonmon Castle and Glemham Hall. To round off the auction, an extensive collection of jewellery from a noble collection brings together a dazzling array of pieces from the 19th century onwards.
0229: An amethyst, seed pearl and diamond pendent necklace, circa 1920 and laterEst. £8,000-£12,000Lot Closed
0233: A pair of tourmaline and diamond clips, Cartier and a tourmaline bracelet, circa 1939Est. £6,000-£8,000Lot Closed
Auction Details

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Preview
London
Tue, 9 Jan 24 • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT
Wed, 10 Jan 24 • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT
Thu, 11 Jan 24 • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT
Fri, 12 Jan 24 • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT
Mon, 15 Jan 24 • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT
Tue, 16 Jan 24 • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT
Wed, 17 Jan 24 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
34-35 New Bond Street
London, England W1A 2AA
UK
Buyer's Premium
- 26% up to £800,000.00
- 20% up to £3,500,000.00
- 13.9% above £3,500,000.00
Terms & Conditions
https://www.sothebys.com/en/docs/pdf/guide-for-buyers-at-auction-london-27.09.23.pdf
https://www.sothebys.com/en/docs/pdf/conditions-of-business-for-buyers-london-27.09.23.pdf
Saleroom Notice
Lot 18
Please note that there may be restrictions on the import of property of Iranian origin into the USA and some or all member countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council. Any buyers planning to import property of Iranian origin into any of these countries should satisfy themselves of the relevant import regime. Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of such items into the USA or the GCC. In addition, FedEx and US courier services will no longer carry Iranian-origin goods to any location. Any shipment services would need to be provided by a Fine Art shipping company.
Lot 19
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Lot 26
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Lot 39
This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated by multiple governments and international organisations around the world, including through prohibitions, restrictions and licensing and / or registration requirements. Different regulations apply to buyers, depending on their individual circumstances and the relevant auction / sale. Sotheby's therefore recommends that, before taking any action in relation to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers obtain advice on the regimes and requirements applicable to them. Sotheby's will also not conduct any applications for buyers for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations or similar that may be required, including the renewal or update of the same, or arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay to obtain necessary documentation, or lawfully arrange the export or import of the lot will not justify sale cancellation or a delay in payment.
Lot 52
Please note that there may be restrictions on the import of property of Iranian origin into the USA and some or all member countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council. Any buyers planning to import property of Iranian origin into any of these countries should satisfy themselves of the relevant import regime. Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of such items into the USA or the GCC. In addition, FedEx and US courier services will no longer carry Iranian-origin goods to any location. Any shipment services would need to be provided by a Fine Art shipping company.
Lot 81
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Lot 134
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Lot 139
This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated by multiple governments and international organisations around the world, including through prohibitions, restrictions and licensing and / or registration requirements. Different regulations apply to buyers, depending on their individual circumstances and the relevant auction / sale. Sotheby's therefore recommends that, before taking any action in relation to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers obtain advice on the regimes and requirements applicable to them. Sotheby's will also not conduct any applications for buyers for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations or similar that may be required, including the renewal or update of the same, or arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay to obtain necessary documentation, or lawfully arrange the export or import of the lot will not justify sale cancellation or a delay in payment.
Sales Inquiries
For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact:
Bids.london@sothebys.com
(+44) 207 293 5283 (bids general line)
For sale enquiries please contact:
Henry House
Senior Director
Head of Furniture and Decorative Arts
+44 (0)20 7293 5486
HENRY.HOUSE@SOTHEBYS.COM
João Magalhães
Director, Senior Specialist
European Furniture
+44 (0)20 7293 5089
JOAO.MAGALHAES@SOTHEBYS.COM
David Macdonald
Senior Director, Senior Specialist
English Furniture
+44 (0)20 7293 5107
DAVID.MACDONALD@SOTHEBYS.COM
Adèle Bourbonne
Associate Specialist
European Furniture
+44 (0)20 7293 6809
ADELE.BOURBONNE@SOTHEBYS.COM
Cameron Di Leo
Associate Cataloguer
English Furniture
+44 (0)20 7293 6103
CAMERON.DILEO@SOTHEBYS.COM
Kristian Spofforth
Head of Department
+44 20 7293 5589
KRISTIAN.SPOFFORTH@SOTHEBYS.COM
Nikita Binani
Specialist
+44 207 293 6640
NIKITA.BINANI@SOTHEBYS.COM
Hope Francis
Associate Cataloguer
+44 (0)20 7293 5201
HOPE.FRANCIS@SOTHEBYS.COM
Alice Da Costa
Associate Cataloguer
Old Master Paintings
+44 (0)20 7293 5285
ALICE.DACOSTA@SOTHEBYS.COM
Michela Ruffini
Pre-Sale Coordinator
+44 (0)20 7293 5176
MICHELA.RUFFINI@SOTHEBYS.COM
Auction Description
Our Royal and Noble sale is where we bring together rare and beautiful items that tell a story. Throughout history, the nobility have played a leading role in artistic patronage and creating rich, layered collections of exquisite artwork. Fascinating pieces of furniture, decorative art and paintings come together with collections from the great English country houses Fonmon Castle and Glemham Hall. To round off the auction, an extensive collection of jewellery from a noble collection brings together a dazzling array of pieces from the 19th century onwards.
Please note that only the following lots will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 85, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 109, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 128, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232.
The below lots will not be on view and will be viewable by appointment at our warehouse. To request an appointment for these lots not on view, please email cameron.dileo@sothebys.com or sinead.rampersad@sothebys.com
Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16, 18, 22, 37, 58, 59, 67, 82, 86, 87, 88, 94, 95, 98, 105, 107, 108, 111, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131.
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