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Click here to subscribeTWO CHELSEA CHEYNE PORCELAIN FIGURES OF ACTRESSES modelled by Gwendoline Parnell (1878 – 1957), inscribed 1923 and 1924 respectively, 18cm highNote: These figures, named after the road in Chelsea where they were made, are from the same workshops as Charles Vyce, with some of the Cheyne figures exhibited at the Leicester Galleries in June 1927.
18th century Chelsea Derby porcelain sauce boat with moulded leaves and tendrils, crab stock handle, polychrome painted insects and floral sprays 19cmTiny chip and hairline near the spout. Some restoration around the handle, including to one of the moulded flowers. Otherwise in good condition.
18th century Chelsea porcelain fluted tea beaker and saucer with polychrome painted floral sprays, moulded anchor mark and red anchor mark and and two other English tea bowls (4)The saucer has a hairline and a couple of fleabites on the rim. Otherwise in good condition with some minor enamel wear.
§ § Edmund de Waal (b.1964) a tall porcelain lidded jar, c.1993, covered in a pale celadon glaze, impressed artist’s mark,Provenance - purchased by the owner in Autumn 1993 from de Waal’s stand at the Chelsea Crafts Fair at Chelsea Town Hall. 33.4cm highTypical fine crackle to the glaze all over, in good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 33.4cm high
§ § Edmund de Waal (b.1964) a banded cylinder porcelain lidded jar, c.1993, covered in a pale celadon glaze with some flambé tints to the lower third, impressed artist’s marks,Provenance - purchased by the owner in Autumn 1993 from de Waal’s stand at the Chelsea Crafts Fair at Chelsea Town Hall. 15.5 cm highThere is a typical fine crackle to the glaze all over, in good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 15.5 cm high
§ § Edmund de Waal (b.1964) a tall dimpled porcelain lidded vase, c.1993, covered in a pale celadon glaze, impressed artist’s mark,Provenance - purchased by the owner in Autumn 1993 from de Waal’s stand at the Chelsea Crafts Fair at Chelsea Town Hall. 28.5 cm highTypical fine crackle to the glaze all over, in good condition with no restoration, cracks or chips detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 28.5 cm high
§ § Edmund de Waal (b.1964) a porcelain bottle vase, c.1993, with tapered neck and pale celadon glaze, impressed artist’s mark,Provenance - purchased by the owner in Autumn 1993 from de Waal’s stand at the Chelsea Crafts Fair at Chelsea Town Hall. 16.5cm highTypical fine crackle to the glaze all over, in good condition with no restoration chips or cracks.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 16.5cm high
A mid 18th century Bow porcelain plate, polychrome enamel decorated with floral sprays and insects, 23cm diameter, a Bloor Derby quatrefoil plate decorated with flowers within green band, an 18th century Chelsea shell-form plate with Red Anchor mark and an early 19th century sunflower decorated bone china plate (4). Each with faults
An 18th century Worcester coffee cup of wrythen form, gilt decorated with floral sprays, marked ' Flight' in puce, 6.5cm, a Worcester underglaze blue coffee cup, a Chelsea Derby Gold Anchor mark coffee cup with overglaze floral decoration and a Liverpool porcelain coffee cup with Famille Rose floral decoration, 6.5cm (4)
A Chelsea porcelain busto emblematic of Autumn, circa 1765-69, 10cm highLiterature: For a similar set of four 'bustos of heathen gods and godesses' from the red anchor period with similarly modelled plinths, see F. Severne Mackenna, Chelsea Porcelain The Red Anchor Wares (1951), pl 54, fig 108Small losses to the grapes on the headdiscolouration to the botton of the base and a surface chip suggesting restoration. rubbing to the enamel in places
A Chelsea serving dish or platter, circa 1755Of 'Warren Hastings' type, the rococo style scrolling border finely painted with four landscape vignettes with figures amongst towers, buildings and ruins, within scroll moulded panels outlined in puce and flanked by diaper pattern sections, the centre with a bouquet of flowers, scattered sprigs and damsel flies, all within a brown line rim, 33.3cm wide, red anchor markFootnotes:ProvenancePhillips, 15 December 1999, lot 61Sir Warren Hastings and the Chelsea porcelain service bearing his name are discussed by Rosalie Sharp, Ceramics Ethics and Scandal (2002), pp.246-7. The 1755 Chelsea sale catalogue, 1st day, lot 66 comprised 'One oval Dish first size, 2 ditto second size, and 2 ditto 4th size, fine pattern, enamelled with landskips wrought and figures'.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Chelsea cup and saucer, circa 1755With a green stalk handle applied with forget-me-nots at the terminals, the saucer with a raised central well, realistically painted with delicately coloured ombrierte butterflies and other scattered insects, saucer 12.7cm diam, red anchor marks (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceRobyn Robb CollectionThis lepidopterological style of painting is rare on English porcelain. A teapot and cover with the same decoration and distinctive handle terminals as the present lot is illustrated by Elizabeth Adams, Chelsea Porcelain (2001), p.115, fig.8.27.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Chelsea 'scolopendrium' beaker, circa 1750-52Moulded with five pointed leaves growing up from the base, the five-lobed rim picked out with a brown line, finely painted with small flower sprays, sprigs and two insects including a hairy caterpillar, the interior with a single sprig, 7.5cm high, raised anchor markFootnotes:ProvenanceBonhams, 20 November 2019, lot 225Robyn Robb CollectionA similar beaker from the Garrick Bond Collection was sold by Bonhams on 17 May 2017, lot 151. Other comparable beakers are illustrated by Margaret Legge, Flowers and Fables (1984), p.31, no.32 and by F Severne Mackenna, Chelsea Porcelain: The Triangle and Raised Anchor Wares (1948), pl.22, no.49.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Chelsea spoon tray, circa 1755-58Of lobed oval shape, the underside with crisply moulded acanthus leaves picked out in green and puce, painted in colours with a Meissen-style flower bouquet and numerous scattered sprigs, the rim edged with a brown line, 17cm wide, red anchor markFootnotes:ProvenanceRobyn Robb CollectionWhile spoon trays became standard accompaniments to polychrome Worcester tea services, Chelsea spoon trays are surprisingly rare. The 1755 Chelsea sale catalogue included 'a spoon boat, scollopt in flowers and green leaves'. For a similar example see John Austin, Chelsea Porcelain at Williamsburg (1977), fig.74.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Chelsea 'Hans Sloane' dish, circa 1755-58Of lobed circular form, painted in characteristic style with a tied bunch of ombrierte asparagus, two further crossed asparagus spears, and a spray of green leaves, with four scattered insects including a moth, caterpillar and two beetles, with a brown line rim, 20.2cm diam, red anchor markFootnotes:ProvenanceBonhams, 20 November 2019, lot 224Robyn Robb CollectionAlthough no source print is known for the asparagus painted on Chelsea wares, tureens in the shape of ties asparagus were also made at the factory and probably copied the same source. A similar dish was sold by Christie's on 31 May 2012, lot 537. Another comparable dish is illustrated by Sally Kevill-Davies, Sir Hans Sloane's Plants on Chelsea Porcelain (2015), pp.134-5, no.36.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A fine pair of Chelsea cabinet beakers, circa 1765Of large size with everted rims and neatly turned feet, gilded onto the mazarine blue grounds with pairs of Chinese musicians making music in fanciful garden landscapes including elaborate fences, flower arbours and birds in flight, the gilding enhanced with the fine and intricate tooling, with gilt dentil rims, 9cm high, gold anchor marks (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceA C J Wall CollectionBonhams, 14 November 2018, lot 358Robyn Robb CollectionA closely related beaker in the British Museum is illustrated by Elizabeth Adams, Chelsea Porcelain (2001), p.149, fig.11.11 and shares the same high-quality gilding and chinoiserie musical subjects. Large handleless beakers were an innovation in the gold anchor period, characterized by the use of coloured grounds and chiselled gold. These may have been the variety of 'cabinet cup' mentioned in the catalogue of 1761. Another example with the more usual bird decoration is illustrated by F Severne Mackenna, Chelsea Porcelain: The Gold Anchor Wares (1952), pl.17, fig.31.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A large Chelsea dish, circa 1750-52Of lobed form, outlined in black and painted in red, blue, turquoise and gold with the 'Lady in a Pavilion' pattern, the lady standing gracefully to the left, the elaborate pavilion hung with drapery and tassels and covering a bird perched on a basket and a small stool, another small bird in flight above, 27.2cm diamFootnotes:ProvenanceBrenda Dunning CollectionThis pattern originated in 17th century Japanese porcelain wares and was copied by Chantilly and other European manufactories. The Chelsea sale catalogue of 1755 refers to the 'Lady pattern' while the 1756 catalogue includes the 'old japan lady pattern'. These could possibly have referred to old stock remaining from the Raised Anchor period. A Chelsea beaker with its saucer in this combination of shape and pattern was included in the British Museum's Porcelain for Palaces exhibition, see the catalogue (1990), p.280, no.328.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A large Chelsea 'scolopendrium' teabowl, circa 1750-52Of cinquefoil form, moulded on the exterior with spiralling scolopendrium leaves picked out in turquoise, the veins in yellow and black, two vine leaf sprigs within the interior, with a brown line rim, 9.2cm diam, raised anchor markFootnotes:ProvenanceBrenda Dunning CollectionA similar teabowl with its saucer is illustrated by Elizabeth Adams, Chelsea Porcelain (2001), p.78.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A large Chelsea ewer, circa 1759-60Of elegant corrugated silver form with crisp moulded decoration picked out in gold, the moulded and quatrelobed panels delicately painted with sprays of European flowers, another spray inside the spout, 19.4cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceBrenda Dunning CollectionA very similar ewer with matching basin, in the British Museum, is illustrated by Elizabeth Adams, Chelsea Porcelain (2001), p.148, fig.11.8.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Chelsea 'Fable' dish, circa 1752-55Of rectangular fluted form, painted in puce monochrome and in the manner of Jeffreyes Hammett O'Neale with the fable of the Lion and the Cows, the long-tailed lion standing on an outcrop beneath a tree, a group of four cows in the distance, surrounded by scattered flower sprays and sprigs, with a brown line rim, 20.2cm wideFootnotes:ProvenanceBrenda Dunning CollectionLions painted as part of Chelsea 'Fable' scenes always have impossibly long tails. A closely related lion, engraved in reverse, occurs in The Ladies Amusement and is attributed to J H O'Neale. An octagonal bowl painted with a similar cat, also in reverse, is illustrated by Elizabeth Adams, Chelsea Porcelain (2001), fig.8.20. Another is on a dish is illustrated by W H Tapp, Jeffereyes Hammett O'Neale (1938), pl.20, fig.47.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Chelsea strawberry leaf sauceboat, circa 1755Of deep leaf shape, with an angular branch handle entwined with strawberry flowers and fruit, the underside moulded with a strawberry plant, the leaves forming four feet amongst further blossom and fruit, the interior and exterior delicately painted with flowers and scattered sprigs, with a brown line rim, 16cm long, red anchor markFootnotes:ProvenanceBrenda Dunning CollectionA similar example is illustrated by F Severne Mackenna, Chelsea Porcelain: The Red Anchor Wares (1951), pl.17, fig.33.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Bow duck tureen, circa 1755-58Modelled with its head turned in a realistic manner, the plumage with individual overlapping feathers picked out in shades of purple, green and brown, the interior painted with slender leaves, 10.7cm longFootnotes:ProvenanceBrenda Dunning CollectionThis model derives from Chelsea, see Anton Gabszewicz and Geoffrey Freeman, Bow Porcelain (1982), no.264 for another example. For a pair see Yvonne Hackenbroch's catalogue, The Untermyer Collection (1957), col. pl.10, fig.20 where the source is given as George Edwards, Natural History of Uncommon Birds (1743-47) Vol.III, pl.157. A similar example was sold by Bonhams on 2 May 2018, lot 315.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A pair of Chelsea figures of a Monk and Nun, circa 1755Seated on studded stools, their costumes picked out in brown and black, the monk reading from the Holy Bible resting on his raised right knee and held in both hands, the nun also reading the Bible held open at the Book of Psalms and supported by her left arm, the flat bases curved at the front and applied with flowers, 13.8cm and 13.2cm high, red anchor mark (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceBrenda Dunning CollectionSee F Severne Mackenna, Chelsea Porcelain: The Red Anchor Wares (1951), pl.61.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Liverpool (Richard Chaffers) leveret box and cover, circa 1757-60Of delightfully small size, the cover well-fitting, naturalistically modelled as a young hare at lodge, its front legs extended and its head turned slightly to one side, left in the white save for the face and ears which are picked out in salmon-pink and black, 8.2cm long (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceSimon Spero exhibition, 1997, no.12Bunny and Paul Davies Collection Illustrated by Maurice Hillis, Liverpool Porcelain (2011), p.211, pl.5.171. Probably based on a slightly larger Chelsea model, see the Chelsea versions sold by Bonhams on 3 November 2016, lot 199 and 17 May 2017, lot 132. Similar small tureens appear to have been included in the 1755 sale of Chelsea porcelain conducted by Mr Ford at his Great Room in Haymarket, London. Lot 18 on the second day of the sale comprised 'Two small fine cabbage-leaves, and 4 rabbits, for desart'. Rabbit tureens as 'big as life' were also included.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A group of porcelain figures of Falstaff: a Derby figure, in a blue coat, early 19th century; and four other similar figures, some bearing pseudo-Chelsea or Derby marks (losses/restorations). (5) First 21cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, The Iris Fox Collection, Edinburgh 7th/8th November 1994, lot 484.
A collection of 18th and 19th century English porcelain,comprising a Chelsea tea bowl, with raised leaf decoration, red anchor mark, 7.2cm wide, a Worcester Barr Flight Barr teacup, decorated with three en grisaille panels between gilt borders, 10.5cm high, a Derby coffee can, decorated in the Imari palette, painted mark, 6.4cm high, a similar coffee can, with a gilded leaf band to a cobalt blue ground, 6cm high, three Worcester porcelain cups, 18th century; the first decorated with a Chinese figural scene, 6.7cm high, the second with floral sprays, underglaze workman's mark, 6.5cm high, and the third with painted floral sprays, 5.8cm high, a Worcester blue and white saucer, c.1770, decorated with a European landscape scene, 12.2cm diameter, a miniature water jug and washbasin, painted with roses, 5cm high, four footed porcelain bowls, 18th century, varying painted decoration, widest 9cm, and an 18th-century blue and white saucer decorated with a Chinese landscape scene, 12.2cm diameter, together with an opaque white glass panel, painted with geese and signed with the initials 'JW'15 x 10cm (16)Chelsea tea bowl) Chip to the rim. Derby coffee can) Crazing throughoutBasin) Chip to the rim of the basin.Porcelain bowls) Widest with star crack to the base. One decorated with roses is chipped and cracked. Example with a garden scene is chipped and cracked to the base.Losses and wear to the paint throughout.
A Continental porcelain Chelsea style diminutive figural scent bottle and stopper, late 19th century, modelled as a shepherd with shears and a sheep, underglaze blue crowned 'N' mark to base, height 8.3cm, together with a small group of toy china, including a Royal Worcester floral painted mug, circa 1886 (faults and restoration).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A Davenport Longport porcelain cabinet plate, circa 1870, painted with titled view, 'Windermere Lake', within a gilt overlaid salmon pink frame and similarly gilt decorated pale grey rim, red printed and painted factory marks to reverse, pattern No. 1612, diameter 23.7cm, together with a small group of other similar wares, including a Coalport plate, painted and relief moulded with flowers and scrolls, diameter 22cm, and a Coalport Chelsea style plate, painted with an exotic bird, diameter 23.3cm (minor faults).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A late 19thC Samson Worcester porcelain tea caddy and cover, decorated with reserves of exotic birds and butterflies, against a blue scale ground, gilt heightened, hatch mark, 13.5cm high, together with a Samson Chelsea porcelain figure of an eighteenth century girl, modelled seated, 10cm high, and a late 19thC Mintons porcelain jug, decorated with floral sprays, printed marks, including Mortlock's Limited, London. (3)
A PAIR OF CHELSEA POLYCHROME PORCELAIN TWO-HANDLED BOTTLE COOLERSCIRCA 1756Painted with flowers, red anchor markeach 20cm highProvenance:From the London property of a former Australian Prime MinisterCondition Report: Both extensively restored about the shaped rims. At least three of the four handles have been restored. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF CHELSEA PORCELAIN POLYCHROME PLATES PAINTED WITH EXOTIC BIRDSCIRCA 1760Shaped gilt-line rims, gold anchor markseach 21cm diameterProvenance:From the London property of a former Australian Prime MinisterCondition Report: Some surface scratches and wear. One plate has two glazed and gilt rim chips. Both have wear to the gilt line rims.Condition Report Disclaimer
TWO CHELSEA PORCELAIN LEAF-SHAPED DISHES OF HANS SLOANE TYPECIRCA 1756brown-line rims and painted with plant specimens, one with red anchor markeach 23cm in lengthProvenance:From the London property of a former Australian Prime MinisterCondition Report: Each have been cracked in half and with old discoloured restoration.Condition Report Disclaimer
A CHELSEA PORCELAIN DISH Mid-18th century, of oval form, decorated with floral sprays with a green formed border, red anchor mark to the base 25cm wide, together with a Chelsea porcelain, Mid-18th century, decorated with floral sprays, and a green and red formed border, red anchor mark to the base, 22.5cm diameter (2)From the collection of the late Mr Noel Jennings
A CHELSEA PORCELAIN PLATE Circa 1760, decorated with flowers the the centre, with a gilt and floral moulded border, gold anchor mark to the underside, 21.5cm diameter, together with another Chelsea porcelain plate, Circa 1760, decorated with flowers too the centre, the border with gilt decoration interspersed with exotic birds, gold anchor mark to the underside and a Gladys L. Robertson collection label, 22.5cm diameter (2)From the collection of the late Mr Noel Jennings
An 18th Century silver shaped Chelsea type cream jug with relief work foliate decoration and floral spray painting, unmarked, 6.8 cm high, together with a late 18th Century Derby type Rococo porcelain cream jug of shell decorated helmet form, with floral spray painting inside and out, raised on a circular foot, 8.5 cm high CONDITION REPORTS The silver jug has wear particallyuary to one side of the decoration has. The shell shaped bowl has several chips to the spout, fireing fault running down the spout, and across the handle
A collection of late 19th century Samson of Paris porcelain figures, including a courting couple, a maiden with tambourine, two others, a smaller figure group and a later Limoges plate (6)Samson Chelsea figure, slight loss to the tree branches, pair of Samson Chelsea figures, the gent with loss to his left fingers, head and right arm re stuck, single dancing figure broken across the middle and restuck, with loss to fingers, small figure with minimal losses to the bocage, plate in good order
Mixed ceramics to include a 19th century porcelain plate, decorated with butterflies and flowers (restored), pair of porcelain vases, each in the form of trees with figural columns, a blanc-de-shine figure in 18th century style costume, a dish mounted with two pigs, and a Chelsea Flower Show collectors plate (7)
A collection of porcelain figures,comprising a Chelsea style example depicting a woman holding a basket, gilt anchor mark to the base, 25cm high, another similar example depicted in military attire, a composed pair of Derby figures depicting ladies holding a bunch of grapes and flowers, 23.5cm high, a Continental porcelain figure of a Chinese Jester as a spill vase, 26cm high, a Staffordshire pottery square base figure group of musicians and a Goose, 18cm high and three Staffordshire examples, tallest 21.5cm high (9)Chips, losses and considerable restoration throughout.
Ceramics Books - Chelsea, Derby and other English - Painters and the Derby China Works, Murdoch and Twitchett; Ceramics of Derbyshire 1750 - 1795, Gilbert Bradley; Derby Porcelain The Golden Years 1750 - 1770, Dennis G Rice; Landscape on Derby and Worcester Porcelain, Twitchett and Sandon; Chelsea Porcelain at Williamburg, Austin; Willian Billingsley, W D John; Billinglsey Mansfield; Sir Hans Sloane Plants on Chelsea Porcelain; Bow, Chelsea, Derby Porcelain; Quaker Pegg; etc
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