Western Morning News (Saturday)
Your chance to own a Picasso!
CLARKS’ summer sale programme continues with another eclectic mix of finery and good decorators’ pieces. Jewellery is once again the star of the show which includes a great collection from a seller in Plymouth. A very pretty, early 20thc sapphire and diamond ring set in platinum ought to at least achieve its guide of £200£300, whilst an equally attractive 18ct white gold Edwardian figaro chain, set with diamond and aquamarine (£200-£300), should also find a new owner.
A ladies Chopard 18ct gold Happy Diamonds wristwatch with leather strap isn’t expensive at £600-£800, whilst similar can be said about an 18ct white gold pendant and chain set with approx 1.3ct diamonds, which is in at £500-£600.
An impressive ladies diamond ring, set with a lively, old cut diamond of approx. 4ct, also with good clarity, ought to go well at £10000-15000. There are numerous bullion investment opportunities with a 132.7g 9ct gold cigarette case (£1400-1600) along with many other gold items such as a decent grade 1788 George III gold guinea at £300400.
Among the silver entries include a a small collection of vinaigrettes and good, mother of pearl silver bladed fruits knives, with prices from £20-£30. A collection of silver toddies from the same property as the bulk of the jewellery go on offer from just £20, while an attractive late art deco 1940 silver coffee and water pot set by A E Poston & Co Ltd ought to be in the hunt at £300-£500.
A cased set of four heavy gauge 1954 Sheffield silver napkin rings of faceted design, numbered 1 to 4, by Robert Belks, weighing in at 178g (£60-£80) and a cased art deco 1937 London sliver cruet set by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, 284g excluding liners, (£100-£150), are attractive pieces.
The star of the ceramics has to be the Madoura ‘face’ bowl by Pablo Picasso. Carrying the date of 30-3-22, the bowl ought to achieve its guide of £600-£800 and represents good long term investment material as well as being a great talking piece. An impressive, 1920’s art deco porcelain Katzhutte figure group of flamenco dangers in perfect condition is in to go at £100-£200, while another item from the decorative arts, a Victorian opaline glass biscuit barrel of hexagonal form with floral and butterfly enamelled decor, really should have no problem making £20-£30.
A watercolour of Praa Sands, attributed to Thomas Cooper-Gotch by auctioneers Phillips, appears on the open market for only the second time in its history at £600-£800; again from the same household are a pair of Garstin Cox oil on panels of Kynance cove, which should achieve their guide price of £200-£400. Paintings by Gordon King, William Turner (1930’s), Karl Kaufmann and Maria Gianna also catch the eye. A collection of film memorabilia by renowned film historian, Michael Burrows, also go under the hammer. These include personal correspondence between himself and actors such as Gene Kelly and Mario Lanza, as well as a book he owned prior his passing, written and hand signed by PM Boris Johnson. There is also a signed personal photo card from Richard Nixon. Prices start from £30.
The furnishings section is certainly worth a look too with a few great decorators’ pieces. A walnut and coromandel wood writing slope presents in superb condition, asking £100-£150. Auctioneer Paul Clark added: “It has clearly been very well looked after – a lovely looking piece!” Among other entries includes a pair of 1930’s art deco bucket type chairs. Re-upholstered in the last few years, these go in at £300-£500. www.clarksauctionrooms.com, Liskeard. Tel: 01579 349960 or
07756 070198.