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FINE ART & ANTIQUES to include items from the estate of the late Stephen Powys Marks (Online Only Auction)
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Phoenix House
Lower Bristol Road
Bath, Somerset
BA2 9ES
United Kingdom
FINE ART & ANTIQUES to include items from the estate of the late Stephen Powys Marks (Online Only Auction)

LOTS 1 - 197: The estate of the late Stephen Powys Marks; LOTS 198-550: Other Properties

Auction dates
30 Mar 2021 10:00 BST
Lots: 500
Auction currency
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A William IV circular silver cake circular cake basket with swing handle & all-over embossed
Lot 1
A William IV circular silver cake circular cake basket with swing handle & all-over embossed
400 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A pair of pierced oval silver salt cellars in the mid-18th century style, with matching spoons,
Lot 2
A pair of pierced oval silver salt cellars in the mid-18th century style, with matching spoons,
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A pair of circular silver salt cellars of compressed round form, each on three pad feet, London 1860
Lot 3
A pair of circular silver salt cellars of compressed round form, each on three pad feet, London 1860
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A silver plated oval domed dish cover; two wine coasters; an Old Sheffield” plated goblet; a
Lot 4
A silver plated oval domed dish cover; two wine coasters; an Old Sheffield” plated goblet; a
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Edwardian silver two-handled bowl with reeded band, London 1904 by Josiah Williams, 4 oz. ; & a
Lot 5
An Edwardian silver two-handled bowl with reeded band, London 1904 by Josiah Williams, 4 oz. ; & a
95 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 17th century CONTINENTAL SILVER POMANDER of ovoid form, with all-over decoration of flowers &
Lot 6
A 17th century CONTINENTAL SILVER POMANDER of ovoid form, with all-over decoration of flowers &
5,600 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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JON MIDDLEMIS (b. 1949). A contemporary ceramic vase of elliptical form, charcoal ground with blue
Lot 7
JON MIDDLEMIS (b. 1949). A contemporary ceramic vase of elliptical form, charcoal ground with blue
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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AN ANCIENT CYPRO-GEOMETRIC POTTERY LARGE VESSEL, with spherical body & angular loop handle to the
Lot 8
AN ANCIENT CYPRO-GEOMETRIC POTTERY LARGE VESSEL, with spherical body & angular loop handle to the
1,600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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AN ANCIENT CYPRIOT BI-CHROME WARE POTTERY LARGE VESSEL, with barrel-shaped body, loop handle, &
Lot 9
AN ANCIENT CYPRIOT BI-CHROME WARE POTTERY LARGE VESSEL, with barrel-shaped body, loop handle, &
2,700 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19th century. A portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing blue coat with green
Lot 10
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19th century. A portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing blue coat with green
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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ENGLISH SCHOOL, early 19th century. A head-&-shoulders portrait miniature of Sophia Charlotte Simeon
Lot 11
ENGLISH SCHOOL, early 19th century. A head-&-shoulders portrait miniature of Sophia Charlotte Simeon
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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After JACOB SPORNBERG of BATH. A pair of facsimile photographs, of early 19th century portrait
Lot 12
After JACOB SPORNBERG of BATH. A pair of facsimile photographs, of early 19th century portrait
0 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A French gilt-brass carriage timepiece with serpentine sides, white enamel dial with black roman
Lot 13
A French gilt-brass carriage timepiece with serpentine sides, white enamel dial with black roman
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Four various ivory folding rules, one marked: “C. Nurse & co., London”, another: “Blackham,
Lot 14
Four various ivory folding rules, one marked: “C. Nurse & co., London”, another: “Blackham,
100 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Four early-mid 20th century wooden set squares, the largest 57” long.
Lot 15
Four early-mid 20th century wooden set squares, the largest 57” long.
0 GBP
20 - 40 GBP
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A late 18th century shagreen scent bottle case with hinged lid, containing two blue glass scent
Lot 16
A late 18th century shagreen scent bottle case with hinged lid, containing two blue glass scent
250 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Victorian Tubridge-ware turned & ebonised wood flat round box, the screw-off lid decorated with
Lot 17
A Victorian Tubridge-ware turned & ebonised wood flat round box, the screw-off lid decorated with
55 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century mahogany book press with central wooden screw supported by a solid wood frame with
Lot 18
A 19th century mahogany book press with central wooden screw supported by a solid wood frame with
85 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A 1920’s/1930’s Dovoré silk velvet shawl, 31” wide x 26” long; & a later Hampstead Bazaar peacock
Lot 19
A 1920’s/1930’s Dovoré silk velvet shawl, 31” wide x 26” long; & a later Hampstead Bazaar peacock
80 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A Scotts of London black opera hat, in cardboard box. (no size indicated, but measures 8
Lot 20
A Scotts of London black opera hat, in cardboard box. (no size indicated, but measures 8" x 6.5").
30 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A green pith helmet, size 7?; a straw boater hat by Battersby of London, size 7?; & a pair of
Lot 21
A green pith helmet, size 7?; a straw boater hat by Battersby of London, size 7?; & a pair of
0 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Two African carved hardwood tribal figures, one a double-headed bust on circular base, the other
Lot 22
Two African carved hardwood tribal figures, one a double-headed bust on circular base, the other
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An eastern saddle bag of chocolate ground with white striped design & geometric decoration; 4’ x
Lot 23
An eastern saddle bag of chocolate ground with white striped design & geometric decoration; 4’ x
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Wilcox & Gibbs hand-crank sewing machine, on wooden plinth base, 12½” wide x 11½” high, in
Lot 24
A Wilcox & Gibbs hand-crank sewing machine, on wooden plinth base, 12½” wide x 11½” high, in
70 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A FINE EARLY 19th century NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE GAMES BOX, of rectangular shape with
Lot 25
A FINE EARLY 19th century NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE GAMES BOX, of rectangular shape with
2,500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Victorian figured walnut card table with moulded edge to the fold-over rectangular top inset green
Lot 26
A Victorian figured walnut card table with moulded edge to the fold-over rectangular top inset green
310 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An early 20th century “Ambery File & Index Co.” six-drawer oak card index filing chest, 13½” wide
Lot 27
An early 20th century “Ambery File & Index Co.” six-drawer oak card index filing chest, 13½” wide
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An early Victorian mahogany rectangular occasional table, on plain tapered supports with turned
Lot 28
An early Victorian mahogany rectangular occasional table, on plain tapered supports with turned
55 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A George III mahogany two-tier washstand with moulded edge to the rectangular top above a shaped
Lot 29
A George III mahogany two-tier washstand with moulded edge to the rectangular top above a shaped
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A late 19th century inlaid-mahogany rectangular sheet music cabinet, fitted six open shelves, on
Lot 30
A late 19th century inlaid-mahogany rectangular sheet music cabinet, fitted six open shelves, on
65 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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An early-mid 20th century Japanese firescreen, inset lacquer panel decorated with figures in a
Lot 31
An early-mid 20th century Japanese firescreen, inset lacquer panel decorated with figures in a
30 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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Two 19th century copper helmet-shaped coal scuttles; two pierced brass fenders; a mesh firescreen; &
Lot 32
Two 19th century copper helmet-shaped coal scuttles; two pierced brass fenders; a mesh firescreen; &
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A George III-style flame mahogany two-tier side table, with raised moulded edge, shaped apron, &
Lot 33
A George III-style flame mahogany two-tier side table, with raised moulded edge, shaped apron, &
44 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Two late 18th century mahogany Chippendale-style dining chairs with carved & pierced splat
Lot 34
Two late 18th century mahogany Chippendale-style dining chairs with carved & pierced splat
50 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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A late 18th/early 19th century provincial oak hard-seat chair with carved rail back; & a Victorian
Lot 35
A late 18th/early 19th century provincial oak hard-seat chair with carved rail back; & a Victorian
34 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A late Victorian mahogany rectangular stool with padded drop-in seat upholstered floral
Lot 36
A late Victorian mahogany rectangular stool with padded drop-in seat upholstered floral
30 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An 18th century joined oak coffer with three-panel front fitted two short drawers, the
Lot 37
An 18th century joined oak coffer with three-panel front fitted two short drawers, the
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A regency mahogany bow-front chest, fitted two short & three long graduated drawers with brass
Lot 38
A regency mahogany bow-front chest, fitted two short & three long graduated drawers with brass
140 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A birch veneered & ebonised square tapered pedestal on plinth base, 12¾” x 13¾” x 34” high ( the top
Lot 39
A birch veneered & ebonised square tapered pedestal on plinth base, 12¾” x 13¾” x 34” high ( the top
95 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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A George III Sheraton period mahogany lacewood combination reading/work table, with adjustable
Lot 40
A George III Sheraton period mahogany lacewood combination reading/work table, with adjustable
920 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A late 18th century carved giltwood frame armchair, the oval padded back, wide seat, & open arms
Lot 41
A late 18th century carved giltwood frame armchair, the oval padded back, wide seat, & open arms
740 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A GEORGE I FIGURED WALNUT CHEST-ON-CHEST, fitted three short & six long graduated drawers with later
Lot 42
A GEORGE I FIGURED WALNUT CHEST-ON-CHEST, fitted three short & six long graduated drawers with later
980 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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BERNARD MENINSKY (1891-1950). A figure study titled: “The Mother”, inscribed on Exhibition label
Lot 43
BERNARD MENINSKY (1891-1950). A figure study titled: “The Mother”, inscribed on Exhibition label
2,600 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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ENGLISH SCHOOL, mid-19th century. A head-&-shoulders portrait of Katherine Blicke Archer, mother
Lot 44
ENGLISH SCHOOL, mid-19th century. A head-&-shoulders portrait of Katherine Blicke Archer, mother
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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T. P. DOWNEY (British, 19th century). A head-&-shoulders portrait of Marianne Patteson; signed &
Lot 45
T. P. DOWNEY (British, 19th century). A head-&-shoulders portrait of Marianne Patteson; signed &
80 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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ISOBEL POWYS (British, 20th century). Still life study of a vase of flowers, books, etc., on a table
Lot 46
ISOBEL POWYS (British, 20th century). Still life study of a vase of flowers, books, etc., on a table
110 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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ISOBEL POWYS MARKS (British, 20th century). A room interior looking towards a courtyard with
Lot 47
ISOBEL POWYS MARKS (British, 20th century). A room interior looking towards a courtyard with
55 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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ISOBEL POWYS MARKS (British, 20th century). A French coastal landscape with churches & buildings
Lot 48
ISOBEL POWYS MARKS (British, 20th century). A French coastal landscape with churches & buildings
50 GBP
50 - 75 GBP
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GERTRUDE MARY POWYS (1877-1952). Still life study of a vase of flowers. Oil on panel; 13” x 9½”.
Lot 49
GERTRUDE MARY POWYS (1877-1952). Still life study of a vase of flowers. Oil on panel; 13” x 9½”.
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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GERTRUDE MARY POWYS (1877-1952). A half-length portrait of Isobel Powys reading a book. Inscribed
Lot 50
GERTRUDE MARY POWYS (1877-1952). A half-length portrait of Isobel Powys reading a book. Inscribed
310 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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GERTRUDE MARY POWYS (1877-1952). A coastal landscape looking across the bay from a cliff-top garden.
Lot 51
GERTRUDE MARY POWYS (1877-1952). A coastal landscape looking across the bay from a cliff-top garden.
110 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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GERTRUDE MARY POWYS (1877-1952). “Still life & cat”. Unsigned, inscribed verso with date 1931. Oil
Lot 52
GERTRUDE MARY POWYS (1877-1952). “Still life & cat”. Unsigned, inscribed verso with date 1931. Oil
140 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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GERTRUDE MARY POWYS (1877-1952). Still life study of chrysanthemums. Unsigned, inscribed verso
Lot 53
GERTRUDE MARY POWYS (1877-1952). Still life study of chrysanthemums. Unsigned, inscribed verso
1,100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot 54
"WITHDRAWN"
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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SIR JACOB EPSTEIN (1880-1959). “A Pillar of Fire by Night”. Signed “Epstein” lower right; pencil &
Lot 55
SIR JACOB EPSTEIN (1880-1959). “A Pillar of Fire by Night”. Signed “Epstein” lower right; pencil &
2,100 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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EVELYN J. POWYS (British, 20th century). “Riverside at Hammersmith”. Signed & dated Nov. 1932;
Lot 56
EVELYN J. POWYS (British, 20th century). “Riverside at Hammersmith”. Signed & dated Nov. 1932;
60 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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EVELYN J. POWYS (British, 20th century). A sailing vessel in calm waters. Inscribed verso;
Lot 57
EVELYN J. POWYS (British, 20th century). A sailing vessel in calm waters. Inscribed verso;
46 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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GLADYS VASEY, A.R.C.A., S.W.A. (1889-1981). A head-&-shoulders portrait of a young lady. Signed “
Lot 58
GLADYS VASEY, A.R.C.A., S.W.A. (1889-1981). A head-&-shoulders portrait of a young lady. Signed “
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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PAUL SIGNAC (1863-1935). A small sketch in watercolours titled: “Sailing Boats In Harbour”.
Lot 59
PAUL SIGNAC (1863-1935). A small sketch in watercolours titled: “Sailing Boats In Harbour”.
5,600 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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GERTRUDE HERMES (1901-1983). Two black-&-white etchings titled: “Mistletoe” & “Solomon’s Seal”; each
Lot 60
GERTRUDE HERMES (1901-1983). Two black-&-white etchings titled: “Mistletoe” & “Solomon’s Seal”; each
2,000 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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