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London, New Bond Street, United Kingdom
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The Greatest Show
The Greatest Show
The Fairground World of Ross Hutchinson
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Exhibition | 12 August - 9 September, London
Monday - Friday, 09:30 - 16:30 BST
Please note the only weekend viewing day will be Sunday 8 September, 11:00 - 15:00 BST.
Roll up, roll up and enter the Fairground World of Ross Hutchinson this summer at 101 New Bond Street. Amassed by Hutchinson over a period of forty years, Bonhams is delighted to offer for sale one of the most important assemblages of fairground art still in existence today. Featuring an eclectic menagerie of carved carousel animals (including dragons, zebras and centaurs) as well as coin operated 'working model' machines, posters, and sculptural forms, this is a show not to be missed.
The fairground as we know it today was 'both a product of industrialisation and a means of escape from it' (James Ayres) as steam power revolutionised the way people worked and played from the end of the 19th century and into the 20th century. Touring shows utilised state of the art engineering to create faster, louder and brighter rides and brought technicolour to the populations of towns and cities across the country.
Lose yourself in the carnival word of the showman and experience firsthand the amazing craftsmanship that went into making the rides during the extended exhibition from 12th August until the sale in September, and bid on lots that are guaranteed to make you smile!
Specialist contacts
Ella Jerman-Riddell
Sale Coordinator
Tel: +44 20 7468 8359
Ella.Jerman-Riddell@bonhams.com
Madeleine Cater
Associate Specialist
Tel: +44 20 7468 5895
Madeleine.Cater@bonhams.com
Charlie Thomas
Group Head, Private Collections, Furniture & Works of Art, U.K
Tel: +44 20 7468 8358
Charlie.Thomas@bonhams.com
Bids (UK)
Tel: +4420744774
The Fairground World of Ross Hutchinson
Buy Catalogues
Exhibition | 12 August - 9 September, London
Monday - Friday, 09:30 - 16:30 BST
Please note the only weekend viewing day will be Sunday 8 September, 11:00 - 15:00 BST.
Roll up, roll up and enter the Fairground World of Ross Hutchinson this summer at 101 New Bond Street. Amassed by Hutchinson over a period of forty years, Bonhams is delighted to offer for sale one of the most important assemblages of fairground art still in existence today. Featuring an eclectic menagerie of carved carousel animals (including dragons, zebras and centaurs) as well as coin operated 'working model' machines, posters, and sculptural forms, this is a show not to be missed.
The fairground as we know it today was 'both a product of industrialisation and a means of escape from it' (James Ayres) as steam power revolutionised the way people worked and played from the end of the 19th century and into the 20th century. Touring shows utilised state of the art engineering to create faster, louder and brighter rides and brought technicolour to the populations of towns and cities across the country.
Lose yourself in the carnival word of the showman and experience firsthand the amazing craftsmanship that went into making the rides during the extended exhibition from 12th August until the sale in September, and bid on lots that are guaranteed to make you smile!
Specialist contacts
Ella Jerman-Riddell
Sale Coordinator
Tel: +44 20 7468 8359
Ella.Jerman-Riddell@bonhams.com
Madeleine Cater
Associate Specialist
Tel: +44 20 7468 5895
Madeleine.Cater@bonhams.com
Charlie Thomas
Group Head, Private Collections, Furniture & Works of Art, U.K
Tel: +44 20 7468 8358
Charlie.Thomas@bonhams.com
Bids (UK)
Tel: +4420744774
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0025: An English carved and painted carousel galloper bust of The Earl Roberts Made by Orton & Spooner...Est. £800-£1,200
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0026: An English carved and painted double-seated galloping figure of a centaur depicting Lord Kitchen...Est. £6,000-£8,000
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0027: An English carved and painted double-seated galloper figure of General White as a centaur Made b...Est. £6,000-£8,000
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0028: An English carved and painted jointing figure of a Scotsman Attributed to Orton & Spooner, circa...Est. £1,000-£1,500
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0029: An English carved and painted jointing figure of a Scottish bagpipe player Attributed to Orton &...Est. £1,000-£1,500
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0030: A large English carved and painted Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom Probably made by Ort...Est. £1,000-£1,500
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0031: An important pair of carved, painted and gilded figures from a William Taylor Bioscope Attribute...Est. £15,000-£25,000
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0032: An English carved and partially gilded panel Attributed to Orton & Spooner, circa 1890Est. £1,500-£2,500
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0033: Two large and important English carved and stained pine terms from a Bioscope front Attributed t...Est. £4,000-£6,000
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0034: Two English carved, painted and gilded jointing figures of caryatids Attributed to Orton & Spoon...Est. £3,000-£5,000
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0035: An English carved and Flamboyant painted double-seated galloping figure of a dragon Attributed t...Est. £3,000-£5,000
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0036: An English carved and painted double-seated juvenile galloping figure of a dragon Attributed to ...Est. £1,200-£1,800
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0037: An English carved and partially gilded and silvered figure of Neptune Attributed to Orton & Spoo...Est. £1,500-£2,500
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0038: A large English carved and painted panel Attributed to Orton & Spooner, circa 1910Est. £3,000-£5,000
0039: An English carved and painted juvenile platform ride figure of a turkey Circa 1930Est. £800-£1,200Lot Passed
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0040: An English carved and Flamboyant painted spinner head in the form of a turkey Attributed to Orto...Est. £800-£1,200
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0041: An English carved and painted spinner head in the form of a peacock Attributed to Orton & Spoone...Est. £800-£1,200
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0042: An English carved and Fairground painted juvenile carousel ride figure of a peacock Attributed t...Est. £1,500-£2,500
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0043: An important large English carved and gilded arch from a Bioscope entranceway Attributed to Orto...Est. £4,000-£6,000
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0044: A near pair of English carved and later stripped winged classical terms Early 20th century (2)Est. £1,000-£1,500
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0046: An English carved bioscope figure of a winged classical woman By Orton & Spooner, circa 1900Est. £2,500-£3,500
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0047: An English polychrome painted figure of a harlequin Attributed to Orton & Spooner, circa 1930Est. £1,200-£1,800
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0048: An English working toy model of a carousel The West Norfolk Riding School Gallopers (2)Est. £1,000-£1,500
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