A rare William Mitchell painting of Maryport is set to be one of the star lots at Mitchells’ next antiques and fine art sale.
The historically important harbour scene by Victorian artist Mitchell (1823-1900) has an estimate of £5,000-£8,000 and is the first example of its type to be seen at the saleroom.
Old Maryport in the year 1834 Looking Over The Graving Bank To The Drawbridge Moat Hill is signed and dated 1887. The artist also lists the well known characters featured in the painting by name, including Mick Hutchinson, wooden leg, Crazy Barney, Johnnie Heroe and Young Benson.
It is on sale at Mitchells antiques and fine art auction, which takes place at its Cockermouth saleroom from Wednesday June 15 to Friday June 17.
A previous painting by Mitchell – Maryport Harbour, Moat Hill, Graving Bank Bridge, Peat’s Shipyard dated 1889 was sold at Mitchells for £8,000 in November 2015.
It is among 1,250 lots in the sale and Mitchells experts expect artwork to be the most valuable.
Artwork
Of local interest are an early 19th century watercolour Irish Gate Carlisle attributed to Robert Carlisle or William Nutter (1754-1802) and another watercolour Front entrance Carlisle Castle, attributed to Matthew Ellis Nutter (1795-1862) both with estimates of £200-£300 each.
Other valuable artwork for sale includes a portrait of Sandor Wekerle, three times Prime Minister of Hungary, by Philip de Laszlo (Hungarian 1869-1937) and a Hungarian pastel portrait Edit de Lukacs Lessner by Jozsef Ripple-Ronai (Kaposbar1861-1927) which are both expected to sell for £4,000-£6,000.
Watercolours by the French-born English society artist Augustus Jules Bouvier (1825-1881) Lady holding corsage and Lady holding basket of fruit, have estimates of £300-£500 each.
Among the more modern artworks for sale is a mixed media composition by Michael Bennett (1934-2016), sold by the artist to the present owner as one of his best ever works, which has a valuation of £1,500-£2,000. A collection of gouache works by the London artist and illustrator Charles Clixby Watson (1906-1964) have various estimates ranging from £100-£300.
A fully illustrated catalogue can also be viewed online at www.the-saleroom.com/Mitchells where you can register to bid live during all Mitchells sales or leave automatic bids in advance
Furniture
Highlights among the furniture are an early 18th century walnut bureau bookcase with original mirror plates which should make £800-£1,200.
An early 18th century walnut bureau bookcase of small proportions, a late 17th century walnut kneehole desk and a Regency mahogany duet stand all have estimates of £600-£800.
Of local provenance is an Edwardian inlaid mahogany display cabinet from Tallentire Hall which should sell for £400-£600. A 1970s rosewood veneered desk sold with CITES certificate has a valuation of £200-£300 and a pair of late Victorian barber’s chairs by Claughtons Leeds has an estimate of £150-£200.
A fully illustrated catalogue can also be viewed online at
www.the-saleroom.com/Mitchells where you can register to bid live during all Mitchells sales or leave automatic bids in advance
Asian art and collectors’ items
Asian art features a large 19th century Japanese charger depicting artists’ scrolls and playing the game Go which should make £150-£200. Also for sale is a large collection of Tunbridge Ware boxes with estimates ranging from £30-£250.
Among the collectors’ Items are a Cuirassier Chatellerault 1813 sabre valued at £200-£300 and a Victorian Royal Naval bicorn hat in toleware case worth £100-£150.
A collection of Victorian copper jelly moulds have estimates ranging from £80-£200.
A fully illustrated catalogue can also be viewed online at
www.the-saleroom.com/Mitchells where you can register to bid live during all Mitchells sales or leave automatic bids in advance
When does Mitchells’ sale happen?
Day one of the sale on Wednesday June 15 will include Asian art, ceramics and glassware, jewellery, watches and coins, silver and allied wares, table boxes, wall clocks, barometers, mirrors and textiles.
Day two on Thursday June 16 will include paintings, drawings and prints, objects of art, collectors’ items and metalware.
Day three on Friday June 17 will include a single owner collection, furniture, longcase clocks and dining tables.
When can I see the lots on offer at Mitchells auction?
Lots will be on view in the saleroom on Sunday June 12 from 11am to 3pm, Monday June 13 and Tuesday June 14 from 10am to 5pm and throughout each sale day.
A fully illustrated catalogue can also be viewed online at
www.the-saleroom.com/Mitchells where you can register to bid live during all Mitchells sales or leave automatic bids in advance
Those unable to attend the sale can also arrange to bid by telephone or leave advance bids by commission before the sale. Anyone requiring further information about lots featured in the auction should contact auctioneers Mark Wise or James Forster on 01900 827800.
When is the next sale?
Entries are still invited for Mitchells Vintage and Antique Toy Sale to be held on Thursday August 4. Contact auctioneer and toy specialist Ewan Duff for a free valuation of items for sale on 01900 827800. Entries close on June 27.
