Fine Interiors - Day One Auction on Jun 23, 2026 by Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers in UK - Page 2
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A Queen Anne black-and-gilt japanned cabinet-on-stand, early 18th century,A George II carved giltwood side table in the manner of William Kent, circa 1735, possibly Irish,A marble bust of Apollo, late 17th/early 18th century, Northern Italian,
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Essex, UK, United Kingdom
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Fine Interiors - Day One

Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers

Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers

It is with great pleasure that we share the full catalogue for our June auction, comprising over 650 lots of fine furniture, works of art, sculpture, and carpets to delight and inspire. Leading the sale is the collection of Mr and Mrs Francis Anthony Brinsley Valentine, with many pieces descending from the Earls of Lanesborough at Swithland Hall, Leicester. We are also delighted to present property from a number of other notable collections and distinguished individuals, including James Hamilton, 5th Duke of Abercorn, Frederick Parker, James Thursby-Pelham Esq., Judith Appio, and ? following the success of the first instalment in our March Fine Interiors sale ? a further group of lots from The Richard Collins Collection.
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Jean-Charles Ellaume (French, 1714-1763), a Louis XV kingwood and tulipwood commode, mid-18th: Jean-Charles Ellaume (French, 1714-1763), a Louis XV kingwood and tulipwood commode, mid-18th century, French, of serpentine outline with a rouge marble top, above two short and two long drawers,
0025: Jean-Charles Ellaume (French, 1714-1763), a Louis XV kingwood and tulipwood commode, mid-18thEst.
£2,000
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£4,000
£1,200
A Persian Ziegler Mahal wool carpet, late 19th/early 20th century,: A Persian Ziegler Mahal wool carpet, late 19th/early 20th century, the open blue field centred with a foliate medallion (330 x 276cm) Provenance: Lady Freda Valentine (1895-1989), daughter of 8th
0026: A Persian Ziegler Mahal wool carpet, late 19th/early 20th century,Est.
£2,000
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£4,000
£1,200
A limed gesso overmantel mirror, 19th century and later, French,: A limed gesso overmantel mirror, 19th century and later, French, the break-arch pediment centred by a head of Minerva finial, above a frieze carved with foliate detail, over a rectangular glass
0027: A limed gesso overmantel mirror, 19th century and later, French,Est.
£400
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£600
£240
A pair of patinated pierced-metal wall lights, 19th century, Continental,: A pair of patinated pierced-metal wall lights, 19th century, Continental, of scrolling butterfly form, each set with three giltwood sconces supporting a pillar candlestick (42cm wide, 27cm deep, 57cm
0028: A pair of patinated pierced-metal wall lights, 19th century, Continental,Est.
£300
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£500
£180
A 'Daisy' sofa by Perched, of recent manufacture,: A 'Daisy' sofa by Perched, of recent manufacture, covered in signature 'Rainforest Kingfisher' velvet upholstery (173cm wide, 101cm deep, 75cm high) Condition Report: Upholstery in very good
0029: A 'Daisy' sofa by Perched, of recent manufacture,Est.
£300
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£500
£180
A wool carpet of Persian Heriz design, of recent manufacture,: A wool carpet of Persian Heriz design, of recent manufacture, woven with scrolling foliate motifs to a blue ground (413 x 294cm) Condition Report: The actual colour of the lot may vary from images in
0030: A wool carpet of Persian Heriz design, of recent manufacture,Est.
£3,000
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£5,000
£1,800
A painted wooden chest-on-stand, 19th century, Italian,: A painted wooden chest-on-stand, 19th century, Italian, the upper section with a central hinged door painted with a floral still life scene, flanked by two turned baluster columns, surrounded by an
0031: A painted wooden chest-on-stand, 19th century, Italian,Est.
£400
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£600
£240
A George III giltwood armchair attributed to Ince & Mayhew, circa 1775,: A George III giltwood armchair attributed to Ince & Mayhew, circa 1775, the moulded cartouche back surmounted by cresting, above padded swept arms and a stuffover seat, upholstered in later
0032: A George III giltwood armchair attributed to Ince & Mayhew, circa 1775,Est.
£600
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£800
£360
An ormolu perpetual calendar mantel clock, third quarter of the 19th century, French, by A Brocot &: An ormolu perpetual calendar mantel clock, third quarter of the 19th century, French, by A Brocot & Delettrez of Paris, the oval case with a Roman numeral dial, over a calendar dial with two
0033: An ormolu perpetual calendar mantel clock, third quarter of the 19th century, French, by A Brocot &Est.
£2,000
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£3,000
£1,200
A Louis XVI-style Aubusson tapestry portière entre fenêtre, 19th century, French,: A Louis XVI-style Aubusson tapestry portière entre fenêtre, 19th century, French, woven with flowers, foliate scrolls and neoclassical motifs (328 x 126cm) Condition Report: General wear
0034: A Louis XVI-style Aubusson tapestry portière entre fenêtre, 19th century, French,Est.
£400
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£600
£240
A black and gilt-japanned low table in the Louis XV taste, 20th century, French,: A black and gilt-japanned low table in the Louis XV taste, 20th century, French, of serpentine outline, fitted with a drawer and slide, raised on cabriole legs terminating in sabots (81cm wide, 45cm
0035: A black and gilt-japanned low table in the Louis XV taste, 20th century, French,Est.
£300
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£500
£180
A chinoiserie gilt-metal hall lantern, of recent manufacture,: A chinoiserie gilt-metal hall lantern, of recent manufacture, of hexagonal outline, with faux bamboo detail, the three sconces issuing light bulbs (45cm wide, 45cm deep, 61cm high) Condition Report:
0036: A chinoiserie gilt-metal hall lantern, of recent manufacture,Est.
£200
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£400
£120
An Oushak wool carpet, of recent manufacture,: An Oushak wool carpet, of recent manufacture, woven with bold foliate and geometric motifs to a pale field (477 x 310cm ) Condition Report: Good condition overall. Light general wear, commensurate
0037: An Oushak wool carpet, of recent manufacture,Est.
£3,000
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£5,000
£1,800
A walnut and micromosaic wall mirror, circa 1890, Italian, Venice, in the manner of Antonio: A walnut and micromosaic wall mirror, circa 1890, Italian, Venice, in the manner of Antonio Salviati, the rectangular bevelled glass mirror plate enclosed within a shaped micromosaic polychrome
0038: A walnut and micromosaic wall mirror, circa 1890, Italian, Venice, in the manner of AntonioEst.
£1,500
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£2,500
£900
A pair of export famille rose porcelain 'peacock' lamps, 18th century and later, Chinese,: A pair of export famille rose porcelain 'peacock' lamps, 18th century and later, Chinese, each mounted on a stepped giltwood base and with a silk shade, fitted for electricity (16cm diameter, 48cm
0039: A pair of export famille rose porcelain 'peacock' lamps, 18th century and later, Chinese,Est.
£2,500
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£3,500
£1,500
A marble bust of Apollo, late 17th/early 18th century, Northern Italian,: A marble bust of Apollo, late 17th/early 18th century, Northern Italian, modelled in a tunic and a laurel-leaf crown, raised on a pedestal base (43cm wide, 18cm deep, 62cm high) Footnote: The present
0040: A marble bust of Apollo, late 17th/early 18th century, Northern Italian,Est.
£600
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£800
£360
Two pairs of Robert Kime 'Raby Red' linen curtains, of recent manufacture,: Two pairs of Robert Kime 'Raby Red' linen curtains, of recent manufacture, with triple-pinch-pleat headings, lined and interlined (each length 100cm wide, 190cm drop) (4)
0041: Two pairs of Robert Kime 'Raby Red' linen curtains, of recent manufacture,Est.
£400
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£600
£240
A pair of upholstered sofas in the manner of Howard and Sons, of recent manufacture,: A pair of upholstered sofas in the manner of Howard and Sons, of recent manufacture, each covered in red and white upholstery depicting leaves and flowers, with drop-in cushion seats, raised on
0042: A pair of upholstered sofas in the manner of Howard and Sons, of recent manufacture,Est.
£1,000
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£1,500
£600
A near pair of George III yew and satinwood urn tea caddies, late 18th century,: A near pair of George III yew and satinwood urn tea caddies, late 18th century, each of octagonal form, the hinged lid enclosing a foil-lined interior, mounted on a plinth base, surmounted by an
0043: A near pair of George III yew and satinwood urn tea caddies, late 18th century,Est.
£2,000
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£3,000
£1,200
A Louis XVI-style gilt-brass occasional table, late 19th century, French,: A Louis XVI-style gilt-brass occasional table, late 19th century, French, the circular marble top above a frieze with laurel wreaths and Medusa heads, over an undertier, raised on splayed gilded legs
0044: A Louis XVI-style gilt-brass occasional table, late 19th century, French,Est.
£1,500
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£2,500
£900
A Kashan wool carpet, second quarter of the 20th century,: A Kashan wool carpet, second quarter of the 20th century, woven with repeating geometric foliate motifs on a light ground (453 x 330cm) Condition Report: Good condition overall. Light general wear,
0045: A Kashan wool carpet, second quarter of the 20th century,Est.
£3,000
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£5,000
£1,800
A George III-style cream-japanned linen press, early 20th century,: A George III-style cream-japanned linen press, early 20th century, the projecting moulded cornice above panelled cupboard doors enclosing sliding shelves, above two short over two long drawers,
0046: A George III-style cream-japanned linen press, early 20th century,Est.
£2,000
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£4,000
£1,200
Manner of Jacob de Wit An allegory of the arts: Manner of Jacob de Wit An allegory of the arts trompe l'oeil, oil on canvas laid on board (209 x 133cm; framed 219 x 143cm) Footnote: For a similar example by de Wit, see Christie's New York, 'Old
0047: Manner of Jacob de Wit An allegory of the artsEst.
£4,000
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£6,000
£2,400
A patinated bronze figure of the Spinario, late 19th/early 20th century, after the antique,: A patinated bronze figure of the Spinario, late 19th/early 20th century, after the antique, signed 'Tireur', mounted on a plinth base (21cm wide, 15cm deep, 25cm high) Footnote: The original
0048: A patinated bronze figure of the Spinario, late 19th/early 20th century, after the antique,Est.
£200
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£400
£120