Jean-Baptiste Adanson (French, 1732-1804) 'Renard d'Afrique Mangeant un Chapon'

Description

Jean-Baptiste Adanson (French, 1732-1804) 'Renard d'Afrique Mangeant un Chapon'

signed 'J. B. Anson' and inscribed with title l.c., watercolour

50 x 66cm overall; framed 68 x 85cm

Provenance:

The Selected Contents of Tulip Tree House, Great Tew, Oxfordshire.

Condition Report:

Executed on laid paper with evenly spaced vertical lines. Undulations and creasing to sheet. Foxed and faded, please refer to illustration. Not viewed out of glazed frame.

Buyer's Premium

30%

Jean-Baptiste Adanson (French, 1732-1804) 'Renard d'Afrique Mangeant un Chapon'

Lot 0321

Estimate £200-£300

Jul 6, 2026, 2:29 PM EDT

Starting Price

Secure

£100

Open House

Jun 30, 2026 1:00 PM EDT

Stansted Mountfitchet, ESSEX, United Kingdom

Peter David Scott (British, 20th century) A pair of otters: Peter David Scott (British, 20th century) A pair of otters signed and dated 'Peter David Scott 1988' l.r., pencil 28 x 20cm; framed 44 x 35cm Footnote: This lot was a preparatory pencil sketch for a

Peter David Scott (British, 20th century) A pair of otters

£50

A collection of Masonic items,: A collection of Masonic items, to include three lodge medallions: a Chapter of Sincerity 1833, a Centenary Jewel, and a Royal Arch Mason breast jewel with a white ribbon, together with Masonic

A collection of Masonic items,

£40

A large Victorian glass dome and stand, 20th century,: A large Victorian glass dome and stand, 20th century, on wooden base with bun feet the dome 43cm wide 18.5cm deep, 43cm high 2

A large Victorian glass dome and stand, 20th century,

£90

A French bronze of Saladin, 19th century,: A French bronze of Saladin, 19th century, the standing figure over the circular base, patinated throughout 24.5cm wide, 57cm high Condition Report: Minor play to base, rubbing and wear present.

A French bronze of Saladin, 19th century,

£450

A collection of polyphon music box disks, 19th century and later,: A collection of polyphon music box disks, 19th century and later, including various titles, 'Yankee Doodle', ' There is a Green Hill' and others 50cm diameter Condition Report: Surface corosion and

A collection of polyphon music box disks, 19th century and later,

£90

A reconstituted coloured marble plaque, 20th century,: A reconstituted coloured marble plaque, 20th century, commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar, October 1805, with figures in relief and inscription "England Expects Every Man Will Do His Duty", with an

A reconstituted coloured marble plaque, 20th century,

£180

A silk scarf, circa 1960s,: A silk scarf, circa 1960s, published by Welch Margeston & Co., London, the central image depicts the horse Relko, who won the 1963 Derby, surrounded by vignettes listing previous Derby winners

A silk scarf, circa 1960s,

£40

Cotes du Rhone, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine la Guintrandy: Cotes du Rhone, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine la Guintrandy (24) Shipping Disclaimer: Please note we cannot guarantee condition of contents or quality of storage. No returns will be accepted due to

Cotes du Rhone, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine la Guintrandy

£60

A selection of red Bordeaux wines,: A selection of red Bordeaux wines, assorted makers and vintages, as per photographs (7 bottles in total) Shipping Disclaimer: Please note we cannot guarantee condition of contents or quality of

A selection of red Bordeaux wines,

£40

A selection of Red, White and Rose wines,: A selection of Red, White and Rose wines, assorted makers and vintages, as per photographs (9 bottles in total) Shipping Disclaimer: Please note we cannot guarantee condition of contents or quality

A selection of Red, White and Rose wines,

£40

A selection of sparkling and dessert wines,: A selection of sparkling and dessert wines, to include Chateau Coutet and Chapel Down etc, assorted makers and vintages as per photographs (8 bottles in total) Shipping Disclaimer: Please note we

A selection of sparkling and dessert wines,

£40

English needlework,: English needlework, the red border, with four medallions, and one central medallion under a white field 220cm long

English needlework,

£40

A Turkoman Bokarha rug,: A Turkoman Bokarha rug, with blue ground, repeating border and dense medallion central field 165cm wide, 250cm long

A Turkoman Bokarha rug,

£40

A cream ground carpet, Persian, 20th century,: A cream ground carpet, Persian, 20th century, with dense floral motifs 258cm x 358cm Provenance: The contents of Thornton House, Clare.

A cream ground carpet, Persian, 20th century,

£270

A large brown ground Persian carpet, 20th century: A large brown ground Persian carpet, 20th century with central medallion and encased in triple border 350cm x 275cm Provenance: The contents of Thornton House, Clare.

A large brown ground Persian carpet, 20th century

£80

Ferdinand Keller (1842-1922): Ferdinand Keller (1842-1922) Soldiers in the moutanins, indistinctly signed '... Keller' l.l., watercolour 21 x 27cm; framed 37 x 42cm Condition Report: A little time staining. Not viewed out of

Ferdinand Keller (1842-1922)

£40

An African carved dragon stool,: An African carved dragon stool, in naive style, the tail carved into a backsplat 90cm wide, 115cm deep, 60cm high Condition Report: Splits to the underside

An African carved dragon stool,

£360

Zou Cao (Chinese, b.1975) Audrey Hepburn fingerprint portrait: Zou Cao (Chinese, b.1975) Audrey Hepburn fingerprint portrait screenprint in colours, signed and dated '2014' in pencil l.r. and numbered 7/99 89 x 90cm, framed and glazed Footnote: 邹操

Zou Cao (Chinese, b.1975) Audrey Hepburn fingerprint portrait

£120

A oak and silver plated three bottles tantalus, early 20th century,: A oak and silver plated three bottles tantalus, early 20th century, finished with a mirrored back, behind three cut glass decanters with stoppers, demi-hinged top opening to reveal six glasses, above

A oak and silver plated three bottles tantalus, early 20th century,

£100

Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888) 'Certosa del Pesio (San Bartolomeo)': Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888) 'Certosa del Pesio (San Bartolomeo)' inscribed with title and dated 'Augt.1870' l.r., pencil, pen and brown ink 31 x 48.5cm; framed 57 x 73cm Provenance: With The

Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888) 'Certosa del Pesio (San Bartolomeo)'

£500

Related Items

J.W. Audubon "Pine Marten" Lithograph & Watercolor: John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812-1862). Hand-colored lithograph with watercolor embellishments depicting a male and female pine marten, 1848. Lithographed and hand-colored by the studio of J.T.

Jul 14, 2026J.W. Audubon "Pine Marten" Lithograph & Watercolor

$150

TOP